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Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
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Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by first charging it with the AC adapter or the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to synchronize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer.
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the universal 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.
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it.
CAUTION: Some of the applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in RAM memory, you will need to reinstall those applications if the battery completely discharges.
Charge with the AC adapter
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the AC adapter. Use the AC adapter to charge your optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one. For more information about expansion packs, see Expanding Functionality with Expansion Packs in the eBook guide, the printable reference guide, or the Flash guide available on the
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it.
The standard adapter works in any household outlet. You can also purchase one that works in your car’s cigarette lighter or a
CAUTION: Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters.
1Locate the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into an outlet
3Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
4Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug
5Hold the DC adapter plug to the AC adapter with the rubber retainer
Charge with the universal cradle
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to
•synchronize with your computer
•recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one (for example, recharge the battery of the
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it.
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
1Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion
Install Microsoft Outlook, if necessary.
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
When prompted to download the file, select Run this program from its current location
For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation
2Locate the universal cradle
3Remove the DC adapter plug from the AC adapter
4Insert the AC adapter into the back of the universal cradle
5Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer
If you have a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system on your computer, you must use a serial cable