4.On the Hint tab, enter a phrase to help you remember your password. Make sure that your hint does not allow others to guess your password. The hint is displayed after the wrong password is entered five times in a row.

5.When prompted, tap ok. The next time your HP iPAQ is unused for the specified amount of time, you are prompted to enter your password.

TIP: Use the same steps as above to change or reset your password.

To unlock the screen:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Personal >Lock.

2.Clear the Prompt if device unused for check box.

Battery saving tips

You can adjust the settings on your HP iPAQ to fit your individual needs and to help your battery last as long as possible between charges. Here are some recommendations to conserve battery life:

●Sounds – Every time you are notified of an event, battery power is consumed. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications to turn off any unnecessary notifications.

●Auto Turn Off the Backlight – Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight. Specify a short amount of wait before turning off the backlight. On the Battery Power tab, set Turn off backlight if device is not used for to 10 seconds.

●Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi– Always turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use.

HP also offers a variety of accessories to keep your HP iPAQ charged when you are out of the office for extended time periods. These include the mini-USB synchronization cable (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows XP) and AC adapter. Use original HP batteries and chargers to charge your HP iPAQ.

To check the battery power, tap Start > Settings > System > Power or tap (Battery icon) on the Today screen.

NOTE: In case of a battery drain out, you will loose any unsaved data on your iPAQ.

WARNING! Removing the battery from your HP iPAQ before turning it off might corrupt data present on your HP iPAQ.

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