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HP Pocket System requirements, Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop PC

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Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop PC

Before you can connect your HP Jornada to a desktop PC, you must install Microsoft ActiveSync on the desktop PC. Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to browse, synchronize, and transfer files between your desktop PC and your HP Jornada.

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 is included on the ActiveSync CD-ROM, which comes with your HP Jornada. For instructions on installing ActiveSync, refer to the Getting Started with Microsoft ActiveSync booklet that accompanies the CD-ROM. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop PC after you have installed the program.

Check the Microsoft Web site for updates to the ActiveSync software.

System requirements

The minimum desktop PC system requirements for installing and running Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 are as follows:

•Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater, or Microsoft® Windows 95/98.

•Pentium processor for Windows NT or Windows 2000 (166 MHz required for Windows 2000).

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486/66 DX or higher processor (Pentium P90 recommended) for Windows 95/98.

•16 MB of memory for Windows 95/98 (more memory will improve performance) or Windows NT (32 MB recommended) or Windows 2000 (64 MB recommended).

•Hard disk drive with 10 to 50 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and your current system configuration).

•Available 9- or 25-pin communications port (adapter required for 25-pin communication port), infrared port, or USB port (available for Windows 98 or Windows 2000 only).

•CD-ROM drive.

•VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 colors or higher.

•Keyboard.

Contents

HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC User’s Guide Copyright Contents Page 1 | Welcome What’s in the box Using this manual Using Help on your HP Jornada Chapter 1, Welcome Chapter 2, Getting started Chapter 4, Connecting to the Internet or a network directly from your Pocket PC Chapter 5, Configuring your HP Jornada Chapter 6, Microsoft Pocket Outlook Chapter 7, Companion Programs HP programs Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC software Third-partysoftware Additional programs Find the following programs and more on the HP Jornada CD-ROM: Quick View Plus® 2.0 from Inso® Corporation ZIO Golf v1.1 from ZIO Interactive, Inc JetSend® for Windows® Pocket PC from *Available on U.S. versions only Where to find information For information on: See this source: Help Start Using online Help on your HP Jornada 2 | Getting started Hardware features Caring for your HP Jornada Do not drop your HP Jornada Avoid radiated interference Avoid high temperatures Using your HP Jornada for the first time Connect to AC power Reset your HP Jornada Follow the Welcome Wizard Adjust the display Register your HP Jornada Notification button/LED Record button HP hot keys On/Off button Using the stylus Aligning the touch screen To open the Align Screen control panel Today Screen Switching programs To start or switch programs using HP home menu To start or switch programs using the Start menu To switch programs using HP task switcher Navigation bar Command bar Status icons Pop-upmenus Soft keyboard To display the soft keyboard Character Recognizer To display the Character Recognizer Character Recognizer Character recognition tables Writing or drawing on the screen To write on the screen To convert writing to text To draw on the screen Recording voice notes To create a recording To play a recording Recording formats To select a recording format To send a recording to another computer To find a file To browse folders 3 | Connecting to your desktop PC System requirements Connection Desktop PC operating system method Connecting by cradle To connect by cradle Connecting by sync cable To connect by sync cable Connecting by infrared The New Partnership Wizard To establish a partnership Synchronizing data Keep Pocket Outlook data Synchronize when Resolving synchronization conflicts To set a default option for conflict resolution Synchronizing from a remote location On your HP Jornada On your desktop PC To enable a network connection in ActiveSync To set file conversion options Backing up data with ActiveSync To back up data with ActiveSync Backing up data with HP backup To back up data using HP backup Restoring data Restoring data with ActiveSync To restore data with ActiveSync Restoring incremental backups Restoring data with HP backup To restore data with HP backup 4 | Connecting to the Internet or to a network Connecting with a CompactFlash card Creating an ISP or network connection CompactFlash card slot Connecting with an infrared modem Connecting with a mobile phone CompactFlash connectivity kit Via infrared To create a dialup connection (to an ISP or a specific PC) To configure a network connection To connect to an ISP or desktop PC Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer To browse the Web Channel content AvantGo Channels To sign up for AvantGo Mobile channels To view channels Mobile favorites To create a mobile favorite To view mobile favorites Conserving memory Sending and receiving messages via your desktop PC To enable inbox synchronization Sending and receiving messages with Inbox To create an e-mailservice Working with messages on your HP Jornada Using the message list To read a message To mark a message for retrieval Composing e-mailmessages To compose an e-mailmessage Managing e-mailmessages and folders 5 | Configuring your HP Jornada To check the remaining power Increasing storage memory Increasing program memory To use the Memory control panel to stop programs To use HP task switcher to stop programs To start HP settings The Settings tab The Memory tab The Preferences tab Setting a password To set a primary password To create and enable a reminder password To set a password delay Creating a security log To enable security logging Adding owner information To add or change owner information The Buttons control panel To assign a program to a hardware button To control the scroll speed HP game buttons To start HP game buttons Creating a game profile To create a game profile HP home menu To modify a button assignment Start menu To add a program to the Start menu New menu To add a document to the menu Installing programs To install programs To add programs with Application Manager Removing programs To remove a program Page 6 | Microsoft Pocket Outlook To create an appointment Creating meeting requests To schedule a meeting To create a contact Exchanging contacts with other devices To send a contact to another device To exchange your personal business card To create a task To create a note Page 7 | Companion programs To use Pocket Word Tips for working in Pocket Word To use Pocket Excel Tips for working in Pocket Excel To start Microsoft Money To create a new account To record a transaction To create a new investment To update investment prices To switch to Windows Media Player Creating audio files for your HP Jornada Copying songs from audio CDs To copy a song from an audio CD Using Microsoft Windows Media Manager for Pocket PC Using the Playlist Manager Working with audio files on a CompactFlash Card To start Microsoft Reader To start OmniSolve 8 | Accessories HP branded accessories USB Cradle (F1820A) Serial Cradle (F1834A) USB Cable (F1821A) Serial Cable (F1819A) To install a CompactFlash card The CompactFlash card slot 9 | Troubleshooting To reset Restoring factory defaults To restore the factory defaults (See the Resetting your HP Jornada Resetting your HP Jornada Outdoor Low Power Page Refer to the Resetting your HP Jornada USB connection Connection Settings, and then select the Allow USB connection with this desktop computer Able to dial out, but unable to make proper connection Modem connection is unreliable Unable to use infrared transfer between Windows-powereddevices Network connection problems Cable and cradle connection problems Display problems Screen is blank Screen is dark Display is difficult to see in sunlight or in dark rooms Screen is hard to read Use large font Page 10 | Support and service Contacting Hewlett-Packardworldwide Country/Region Telephone Argentina Australia Page Page Warranty Consumer transactions in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom For consumers in Australia For consumers in New Zealand Hewlett-PackardYear 2000 Warranty www.microsoft.com\y2k HP Software Product License Agreement Use Copies and adaptations Ownership Transfer of rights in software Sublicensing and distribution Termination Updates and upgrades Export clause U.S. government restricted rights HP Software Product Limited Warranty Ninety-DayLimited Software Warranty Removable media (if supplied) Notice of warranty claims Limitation of warranty Limitation of liability and remedies Glossary ISP (Internet Service Provider) LAN (local area network) Modem NIC (network interface card) Partnership Serial connection SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). A method of connecting to the Internet Similar to PPP, but older and simpler A protocol for sending messages between computers on the Internet Page Index 122 | HP Jornada 540 Series User’s Guide 12 dial-upconnection disconnecting JKL JetSend 29, 34, 96 mail See e-mail Media Player Player memory menu 10, 20 U-Z USB warranty 46 2, 9, 13 Appendix A Character recognition Page Page Page Appendix B Migrating data from other devices To transfer data from another Windows-powereddevice To transfer offline folders Migrating from Palm III and newer products Migrating from older Palm organizers