User’s Guide
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series
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Contents
Using ActiveSync
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
Using GPS Navigation
Using Bluetooth
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11Expansion Cards
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13Managing the Battery
Environmental Notices
Specifications
HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
Start Help Pocket PC Basics
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ Software To Access
Microsoft Pocket PC Functions Software
Using the Stylus
Microsoft Pocket PC
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting
Setting the Date
Shortcut From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon
Setting a Password
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Password
Entering Owner Information
Time zone, time, and date
Resetting the Unit
Performing a Soft Reset
Performing a Hard Reset
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Screen icon
Aligning the Screen
Routine Care
Protecting the Screen
Traveling with Your HP iPAQ
Using the Today Screen
Learning the Basics
Command Bar
Navigation Bar
TodayPanel
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
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Buttons
Customizing the Application Buttons
Locking the Application Buttons
To change the Button assignment
Using Applications
Using the ContextMenu Key
Opening Applications
Minimizing Applications
Installing Applications
Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
From the Start menu, tap Programs iPAQ Backup
Backing Up Information
Using iPAQ File Store Folder
Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync
Click Backup Now or Restore Now
Using ActiveSync
Connecting to a Computer
Installing ActiveSync and Synchronizing with Your Computer
Using ActiveSync
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Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Using the Serial Infrared IR Connection
Changing Synchronization Settings
Copying Files
Microsoft ActiveSync Tools Options
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
Special Keys
Accent Characters
Sticky Keys
Key Function Description
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Special Character Table Original Modified Character
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer
Tap Letter Recognizer
Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber
Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer
Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen
Tap Block Recognizer
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
Converting Writing to Text
Tap Tools Tap Recognize
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
Press Enter to enable your PIN
Phone Buttons and Icons
1234
Phone Icons Definition
Checking Your Connection Signal Strength
Powered on icon
Signal strength icon
As the signal strength diminishes. The phone icon
On flight mode
Turning the Phone On and Off
Automatic Frequency Band Selection
On the Today Screen, tap
Setting a Profile
HP Profiles
To set a profile
Switching a Profile
Making and Receiving Phone Calls
Making a Call
Answering a Call
Ending a Call
Making a Call from Contacts
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
Copying Contacts to a SIM
Creating a Speed Dial Entry
Creating a Speed Dial Entry From Contacts
Adjusting Phone Volume
Setting Ring Tones
Making a Call From Call History
Making a Conference Call
Enabling Speakerphone Mode
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Add Ring Tone
Changing Ring Tones
Changing Keypad Tone
Using Voicemail
Using Call Waiting
Taking Notes During a Call
Putting a Call on Hold
Displaying Caller ID
Blocking Calls
Forwarding Calls
Changing the Phone Settings
Changing the System Volume
Change the Ringer Volume
Changing Service Settings
Using International Roaming
Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks
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
Editing MMS Multimedia Messages Settings
Editing an Internet Connection
WAP Information
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
Impact of Data Connection When a Phone Call is Received
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
Manually Configuring your Gprs connection on your HP iPAQ
Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
Setting Up a WAP Browser
Connecting to the Gprs Network
Viewing WAP Pages
Connecting to a Private Network
Setting Up VPN Server Connections
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
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 GPS Navigation
Getting Acquainted
Getting Started with GPS Navigation
Setting Up Your HP iPAQ
Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility
Setting Up Internet Access on Your HP iPAQ
Verifying Date and Time on Your HP iPAQ
Access your Quick GPS Connection status by tapping Start
Settings Connections Quick GPS Connection icon
Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File
Starting GPS Navigation
Downloading a Map
Select USA and Canada or Europe and tap Next
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Programs Get a Map & Voucher
Tap X to close the application
Change preferences Turn off 3D display
Accessing the Internet on Your HP iPAQ
Tap Done
Tap Start Internet Explorer
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Viewing the Main Screen
Operating the Main Screen
Explanation
Using the Menu
Option Function
Setting a Destination
Option
Adding a Favorite
Selecting a Favorite Address
Tap Add favorite
Done
Using the Route Summary Screen
Using the Map Browser
Scale bar Indicates scale ratio to screen display
Using the Browsers
Switching to a Schematic View
Use the following procedure to select an item on
Selecting Locations
Navigate to... screen
Selecting your Home Location
Selecting a Favorite
Selecting a Recent Destination
Selecting your GPS Position
Selecting a Point of Interest
Finding an Address
Tap the Navigate to... icon, then tap Point of interest
Setting Your Preferences
Tap in the middle of the screen to display the Menu
Tap the Change preferences
Definition of Preference Icons Icon Preferences
Setting Your Vocal Preference
GPS Navigation Tips
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Using Bluetooth
Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Supported Services
Understanding Terms
Working with Bluetooth Settings
Turning On Bluetooth
Opening Bluetooth Settings
Setting Accessibility Properties
Enabling Bluetooth Services
Automatically Enabling Services
Tap Bluetooth Settings Services tab
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond
Services box, select the service you want to enable File
Setting a Shared Folder
Under Services, tap File Transfer
Understanding Profiles
Creating a Profile
Saving Bluetooth Configuration Settings A Profile
Tap Bluetooth Settings General tab Profile icon
Tap OK to save the changes and close Bluetooth Services
Activating a Profile
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Opening Bluetooth Manager
Pairing Devices
Locating and Selecting a Device
Connecting to Other Devices
Unpairing Devices
Identifying the Communications Port
Tap Tools Paired devices
Manager Tap New Hands-free/Headset setup Next
Tap New High Quality Audio setup Next
Establishing a Headset Connection
Establishing a Headphone or Stereo Speakers Connection
Click on the Local Services tab, and then click Add
Serial Service
Type a name for the serial service, and then select
Startup Automatically
Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your HP iPAQ
To establish an ActiveSync connection
Dial-Up Networking Service
Using Dial-Up Networking Service
Tap New Explore a Bluetooth device Next
Establishing a Serial Connection
Working with Files
Joining a Personal Area Network
On the Alternate device
Creating a File Transfer Connection
Sending Files
Creating a Folder on a Remote Device
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 Status
Closing a Connection
Viewing Connection Information
Working with Connections
Bluetooth Manager
Bluetooth Manager Tap View Tap List or Icon
Tap OK Using Bluetooth
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
To exit the camera application, tap the Close button Screen
Resolution
To make changes to the camera settings
White Balance
Color
Setting Up Other Features
Configuring Instant Review
Using the Self-Timer
Flicker Filter
Configuring File Settings
Configuring Video Format
Using HP Image Zone
Viewing Thumbnail Photos
Viewing a Photo Full-Screen
Recording Sound With a Picture
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 Folders
Using Messaging
Understanding Messaging
Synchronizing Inbox
Setting Up Messaging Accounts
Internet E-mail
Creating a New Account
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
Using Messaging
Multimedia Messaging Service MMS
Services Voicemail and SMS Get Settings
Composing and Sending Messages
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
Sending Text Messages
Receiving 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
Viewing MMS Messages
Downloading Messages
Downloading Messages From a Server
Sending MMS Slides
When finished, tap Accounts Disconnect
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
Troubleshooting
Self-Test Diagnostics
Common Problems
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Self Test
Backlight icon
Solution
Tap Start Settings Personal tab Password to be sure
Problem Solution
ActiveSync
For more information on Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to
Tried to synchronize
Phone
Expansion Cards
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings
For more information on GPS, refer to , Using GPS
GPS Navigation
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice
Modifications
Cables
Canadian Notice
European Union Regulatory Notice
Avis Canadien
Battery Warning Equipment Warning
GHz wireless communication
Airline Travel Notice
Wireless Notices
Regulatory Wireless Notice
Health and Safety Information
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
Domestici. È responsabilità dellutente smaltire le
Tarnybba parduotuvurioje gijote gamin
Prstri. Atsevišnolietoto
Environmental Notices
Environmental Notices
Specifications
System Specifications
System Feature Description
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
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