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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ PocketPC
• synchronize with your computer
• recharge the battery of an
optional expansion pack, if you
have purchased one (for exam-
ple, recharge the battery of the
Dual-slot PC Card Expansion
Pack)
Slide the bottom of your Compaq
iPAQ PocketPC into the cradle and
push firmly
The charge light blinks when
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
recharging the battery
The charge light is solid
(non-blinking) when the battery
is fully charged
Microsoft ActiveSync3.5 opens
on your computer and
recognizes your Compaq iPAQ
PocketPC
Charge with the AC adapter
Because your Compaq iPAQ
PocketPC uses some power to
maintain RAM and the clock, you
need to recharge the battery regu-
larly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ
PocketPC connected to the cradle
or the AC adapter while you are at
your desk. The best policy is to
keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
connected to your computer when
working at your desk and carry
your AC adapter with you when
traveling.
CAUTION: Because most of
the applications and data you
install on your Compaq iPAQ
PocketPC are held in memo ry,
you will need to reinstall them if
the battery completely dis-
charges.
Use the AC adapter to also charge
your optional expansion pack, if
you have purchased one. For more
information about expansion
packs, see Expanding Functional-
ity with Expansion Packs in the
eBook guide or the printable refer-
ence guide available on the
CD-ROM.
The standard adapter works in any
household outlet. You can also pur-
chase one that works in your car’s
cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power
outlet.
CAUTION: Use only Compaq
recommended AC adapters.