Task Manager

The task manager allows you to view all the tasks that are currently running on your iPAQ. You can switch between tasks, end a task, or end all tasks. The amount of memory used by each task is included in the Task Manager list.

To open the Task Manager, press Start , tap Task Manager.

To…

Close a program

Open a program that is running in the memory

Close all open programs

View all programs running in the memory

View all processes running in the memory

Change the sorting order

Refresh the list

Close Task Manager

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Tap the program, and then tap End Task.

Tap the program, and then tap Menu > Switch To.

Tap Menu > End All Tasks.

Tap Menu > View > Applications.

Tap Menu > View > Processes.

NOTE: You cannot end running processes.

Tap Menu > Sort By, and then tap Memory, CPU, or Name.

TIP: You can also tap the column name at the top to sort.

Tap Menu > Refresh.

Tap Menu > Exit.

NOTE: Programs running in the background are not displayed in the Task Manager list. These programs use processor power and memory.

TIP: If your iPAQ appears sluggish or slow, open the Task Manager and close applications not in use.

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