User’s Guide
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series
Additional warranty
Contents
Using ActiveSync
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
Making Data Connections
10Using the Camera Features
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11Expansion Cards
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Regulatory Notices
Specifications
Start Help Pocket PC Basics
HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ Software To Access
Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions
Using the Stylus
Microsoft Pocket PC Software
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting
Setting the Date
Entering Owner Information
Setting a Password
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Password
Owner Information
Resetting the Unit
Performing a Soft Reset
Performing a Hard Reset
Aligning the Screen
Routine Care
Protecting the Screen
Traveling with Your HP iPAQ
Using the Today Screen
Learning the Basics
TodayPanel
Command Bar
Navigation Bar
Menu
Today Settings
Status Icons
Active data connection to Gprs network
Pop-Up Menus
Creating information
Customizing the Today Screen
Tap OK after you finish creating a new item
Select Use this picture as the background check box
Locking the Application Buttons
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Buttons
Customizing the Application Buttons
To change the Button assignment
Opening Applications
Using Applications
Using the ContextMenu Key
Minimizing Applications
From the Start menu, tap Programs iPAQ Backup
Installing Applications
Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
Backing Up Information
Using iPAQ File Store Folder
Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync
Click Backup Now or Restore Now
Installing ActiveSync and Synchronizing with Your Computer
Using ActiveSync
Connecting to a Computer
Using ActiveSync
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Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Using the Serial Infrared IR Connection
Microsoft ActiveSync Tools Options
Changing Synchronization Settings
Copying Files
Microsoft ActiveSync Click Explore
Installing Programs
Backing up and Restoring
Synchronizing Links
Using ActiveSync to Send Receive E-mail
Requesting Meetings
Using the Thumb Keyboard
Learning Input Methods
Using the Function and Shortcut Keys
Keyboard Components
Sticky Keys
Special Keys
Accent Characters
Key Function Description
Â Ä Å Ą Ã Ă Æ
Special Character Table Original Modified Character
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer
Tap Letter Recognizer
Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen
Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber
Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer
Tap Block Recognizer
Tap Tools Tap Recognize
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
Converting Writing to Text
Tap OK Learning Input Methods
Changing Word Suggestion Options
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Using the Phone Features
SIM Card
Inserting a SIM Card
Removing the SIM Card
Activating Your Phone Service
Phone Features
Your PIN
Phone Buttons and Icons
Phone Icons Definition
Signal strength icon
Checking Your Connection Signal Strength
Powered on icon
As the signal strength diminishes. The phone icon
Automatic Frequency Band Selection
On flight mode
Turning the Phone On and Off
On the Today Screen, tap
Setting a Profile
HP Profiles
To set a profile
Switching a Profile
Making and Receiving Phone Calls
Ending a Call
Making a Call
Answering a Call
Making a Call from Contacts
Creating a Speed Dial Entry
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
Copying Contacts to a SIM
Creating a Speed Dial Entry From Contacts
Making a Call From Call History
Adjusting Phone Volume
Setting Ring Tones
Making a Conference Call
Changing Ring Tones
Enabling Speakerphone Mode
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Add Ring Tone
Changing Keypad Tone
Taking Notes During a Call
Using Voicemail
Using Call Waiting
Putting a Call on Hold
Displaying Caller ID
Blocking Calls
Forwarding Calls
Changing the Phone Settings
Changing the System Volume
Change the Ringer Volume
Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks
Changing Service Settings
Using International Roaming
Ring tone list
Changing Network Settings
From the Start menu, tap Settings Phone Network tab
Manually Selecting a Network
Configuring Your HP iPAQ for Your SIM Card
Modifying the GSM/GPRS Network Settings
Editing Network Properties
WAP Information
Editing MMS Multimedia Messages Settings
Editing an Internet Connection
Tap Next
Editing WAP Information Settings
Creating a New Connection
Tap Finish
Failed Automatic SIM Detection
TTY Functionality for the Hearing-Impaired
Making a Phone Call Using the TTY HP iPAQ
Enabling TTY Support
From the Start menu, tap Phone Tools Options TTY tab
Deactivating TTY Audio Mode
To disable TTY support
Disabling TTY Support
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
Using the iPAQ Wireless Manager
IPAQ Wireless icon
Power Buttons
Settings Buttons
Managing Data Connections
Data Connectivity Icons
Making Data Connections
Manually Configuring your Gprs connection on your HP iPAQ
Impact of Data Connection When a Phone Call is Received
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
Setting Up a WAP Browser
Connecting to the Gprs Network
Viewing WAP Pages
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
Connecting to a Private Network
Setting Up VPN Server Connections
Under My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection
Managing Your E-mail
Entering an Internet Address
From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer Address Bar
Using a Favorites List
Tap the Go icon
From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer
Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility
Using GPS Navigation
Setting Up Your HP iPAQ
Setting Up Internet Access on Your HP iPAQ
To change the default settings
Settings Connections Quick GPS Connection icon
Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File
Download Now
Using Bluetooth
Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Supported Services
Understanding Terms
Working with Bluetooth Settings
Turning On Bluetooth
Opening Bluetooth Settings
Automatically Enabling Services
Setting Accessibility Properties
Enabling Bluetooth Services
Tap Bluetooth Settings Services tab
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond
Services box, select the service you want to enable File
Understanding Profiles
Setting a Shared Folder
Under Services, tap File Transfer
Creating a Profile
Tap OK to save the changes and close Bluetooth Services
Saving Bluetooth Configuration Settings A Profile
Tap Bluetooth Settings General tab Profile icon
Activating a Profile
Pairing Devices
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Opening Bluetooth Manager
Locating and Selecting a Device
Identifying the Communications Port
Connecting to Other Devices
Unpairing Devices
Tap Tools Paired devices
Establishing a Headset Connection
Tap New Hands-free/Headset setup Next
Tap New High Quality Audio setup Next
Establishing a Headphone or Stereo Speakers Connection
Type a name for the serial service, and then select
Click on the Local Services tab, and then click Add
Serial Service
Startup Automatically
Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your HP iPAQ
To establish an ActiveSync connection
Tap New Explore a Bluetooth device Next
Dial-Up Networking Service
Using Dial-Up Networking Service
Establishing a Serial Connection
Working with Files
Joining a Personal Area Network
On the Alternate device
Creating a Folder on a Remote Device
Creating a File Transfer Connection
Sending Files
Receiving a File from a Remote Device
Using Business Card Exchange
Setting Up Your Business Card Information
Tap the My business card vCard icon
Opening a Connection
Sending, Exchanging, or Requesting Business Cards
Viewing Connection Information
Viewing Connection Status
Closing a Connection
Working with Connections
Tap OK Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth Manager
Bluetooth Manager Tap View Tap List or Icon
Deleting a Shortcut
Using the Camera Features
Using the Camera Features
Camera Components
Taking a Photo
HP Photosmart Icons Definition
To take a photo
From the Start menu, tap Programs HP Photosmart
Adjusting the Camera Settings
Ending Your Photo Session
Taking a Video Clip
White Balance
Resolution
To make changes to the camera settings
Color
Using the Self-Timer
Setting Up Other Features
Configuring Instant Review
Flicker Filter
Configuring File Settings
Configuring Video Format
Using HP Image Zone
Recording Sound With a Picture
Viewing Thumbnail Photos
Viewing a Photo Full-Screen
To view a photo
Command bar, tap Tools Settings Slideshow tab
Viewing a Slideshow
View Slideshow
Mailing a Picture
Printing Photos
HP Image Transfer
Exiting HP Image Zone
Using the Camera Features
Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Expansion Cards
Expansion Cards
Installing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
Viewing the Content of Memory Cards
Removing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
From the Start menu, tap Programs File Explorer
Using Messaging
Using Messaging
Using Folders
Understanding Messaging
Synchronizing Inbox
Creating a New Account
Setting Up Messaging Accounts
Internet E-mail
To create an e-mail account on your HP iPAQ
Connecting to an E-mail Account
Changing Options
Deleting an Account
Receiving Attachments
Meeting Requests
Text Messaging
Creating or Changing a Signature
To create or change an account signature
Services Voicemail and SMS Get Settings
Using Messaging
Multimedia Messaging Service MMS
Composing and Sending Messages
Receiving Text Messages
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
Sending Text Messages
Tap Send
Sending MMS Messages
Messages as well
Creating MMS Slides
To create an MMS slide
From the Start menu, tap Messaging Accounts MMS New
Downloading Messages From a Server
Viewing MMS Messages
Downloading Messages
Sending MMS Slides
When finished, tap Accounts Disconnect
Managing the Battery
Support Representative Managing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery Saving Tips
Charging with the AC Adapter
Charging with the HP iPAQ Cradle and AC Adapter
Charging Over a USB Connection
Changing the Backlight Settings
To enable USB charging
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Backlight
Maximizing Battery Life and Checking Battery Charge Levels
Disabling the Application Buttons
Checking Your Battery
Managing the Battery
Common Problems
Troubleshooting
Self-Test Diagnostics
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Self Test
To access HP Instant Support Select your country or region
Solution
Unit in , Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile
Solution
Problem Solution
ActiveSync
For more information on Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to
Tried to synchronize
Phone
Expansion Cards
Bluetooth
Modifications
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice
Cables
Canadian Notice
European Union Regulatory Notice
Avis Canadien
Battery Warning Equipment Warning
GHz wireless communication
Airline Travel Notice
Health and Safety Information
Wireless Notices
Regulatory Wireless Notice
Medical Electronic Equipment
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice
Singaporean Wireless Notice
Taiwanese Wireless Notice
GSM900 0.234 W/kg 10g DCS1800 0.391 W/kg 10g
Battery Warning
Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
Environmental Notices
Environmental Notices
Entsorgung von Altgeräten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU
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Environmental Notices
Environmental Notices
System Feature Description
Specifications
System Specifications
Specifications C-1
Specifications C-2
GSM / Gprs / Edge
Physical Specifications
Excludes height of 3mm joystick Specifications C-3
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series Metric
Specifications C-4
Operating Environment
Environment Metric
378871-001