HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series
User’s Guide
 Additional warranty
 Contents
 Using ActiveSync
 Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
 Using GPS Navigation
 Vii
Using Bluetooth
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11Expansion Cards
 13Managing the Battery
 Environmental Notices
 Specifications
 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
Start Help Pocket PC Basics
 Microsoft Pocket PC Functions Software
HP iPAQ Software To Access
 Microsoft Pocket PC
Using the Stylus
 Shortcut From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting
Setting the Date
 Time zone, time, and date
Setting a Password
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Password
Entering Owner Information
 Performing a Soft Reset
Resetting the Unit
 Aligning the Screen
Performing a Hard Reset
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Screen icon
 Protecting the Screen
Routine Care
 Traveling with Your HP iPAQ
 Learning the Basics
Using the Today Screen
 Menu
Command Bar
Navigation Bar
TodayPanel
 Status Icons
Today Settings
 Active data connection to Gprs network
 Creating information
Pop-Up Menus
 Select Use this picture as the background check box
Customizing the Today Screen
Tap OK after you finish creating a new item
 To change the Button assignment
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Buttons
Customizing the Application Buttons
Locking the Application Buttons
 Minimizing Applications
Using Applications
Using the ContextMenu Key
Opening Applications
 Backing Up Information
Installing Applications
Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
From the Start menu, tap Programs iPAQ Backup
 Click Backup Now or Restore Now
Using iPAQ File Store Folder
Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync
 Using ActiveSync
Using ActiveSync
Connecting to a Computer
Installing ActiveSync and Synchronizing with Your Computer
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 Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
 Using the Serial Infrared IR Connection
 Microsoft ActiveSync Click Explore
Changing Synchronization Settings
Copying Files
Microsoft ActiveSync Tools Options
 Synchronizing Links
Installing Programs
Backing up and Restoring
 Requesting Meetings
Using ActiveSync to Send Receive E-mail
 Learning Input Methods
Using the Thumb Keyboard
 Keyboard Components
Using the Function and Shortcut Keys
 Key Function Description
Special Keys
Accent Characters
Sticky Keys
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 Special Character Table Original Modified Character
 Tap Letter Recognizer
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer
 Tap Block Recognizer
Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber
Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer
Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen
 Tap OK Learning Input Methods
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
Converting Writing to Text
Tap Tools Tap Recognize
 Changing Word Suggestion Options
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 SIM Card
Using the Phone Features
 Inserting a SIM Card
 Removing the SIM Card
 Your PIN
Activating Your Phone Service
Phone Features
 Phone Icons Definition
Press Enter to enable your PIN
Phone Buttons and Icons
1234
 As the signal strength diminishes. The phone icon
Checking Your Connection Signal Strength
Powered on icon
Signal strength icon
 On the Today Screen, tap
On flight mode
Turning the Phone On and Off
Automatic Frequency Band Selection
 To set a profile
Setting a Profile
HP Profiles
 Making and Receiving Phone Calls
Switching a Profile
 Making a Call from Contacts
Making a Call
Answering a Call
Ending a Call
 Creating a Speed Dial Entry From Contacts
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
Copying Contacts to a SIM
Creating a Speed Dial Entry
 Making a Conference Call
Adjusting Phone Volume
Setting Ring Tones
Making a Call From Call History
 Changing Keypad Tone
Enabling Speakerphone Mode
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Add Ring Tone
Changing Ring Tones
 Putting a Call on Hold
Using Voicemail
Using Call Waiting
Taking Notes During a Call
 Forwarding Calls
Displaying Caller ID
Blocking Calls
 Change the Ringer Volume
Changing the Phone Settings
Changing the System Volume
 Ring tone list
Changing Service Settings
Using International Roaming
Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks
 Manually Selecting a Network
Changing Network Settings
From the Start menu, tap Settings Phone Network tab
 Modifying the GSM/GPRS Network Settings
Configuring Your HP iPAQ for Your SIM Card
 Editing Network Properties
 Tap Next
Editing MMS Multimedia Messages Settings
Editing an Internet Connection
WAP Information
 Tap Finish
Editing WAP Information Settings
Creating a New Connection
 TTY Functionality for the Hearing-Impaired
Failed Automatic SIM Detection
 From the Start menu, tap Phone Tools Options TTY tab
Making a Phone Call Using the TTY HP iPAQ
Enabling TTY Support
 Disabling TTY Support
Deactivating TTY Audio Mode
To disable TTY support
 IPAQ Wireless icon
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
Using the iPAQ Wireless Manager
 Settings Buttons
Power Buttons
 Data Connectivity Icons
Managing Data Connections
 Making Data Connections
 Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
Impact of Data Connection When a Phone Call is Received
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
Manually Configuring your Gprs connection on your HP iPAQ
 Viewing WAP Pages
Setting Up a WAP Browser
Connecting to the Gprs Network
 Under My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection
Connecting to a Private Network
Setting Up VPN Server Connections
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
 From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer Address Bar
Managing Your E-mail
Entering an Internet Address
 From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer
Using a Favorites List
Tap the Go icon
 Getting Started with GPS Navigation
Using GPS Navigation
Getting Acquainted
 Setting Up Internet Access on Your HP iPAQ
Setting Up Your HP iPAQ
Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility
 Verifying Date and Time on Your HP iPAQ
 Starting GPS Navigation
Access your Quick GPS Connection status by tapping Start
Settings Connections Quick GPS Connection icon
Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File
 Select USA and Canada or Europe and tap Next
Downloading a Map
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 Change preferences Turn off 3D display
Programs Get a Map & Voucher
Tap X to close the application
 Tap Start Internet Explorer
Accessing the Internet on Your HP iPAQ
Tap Done
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 Viewing the Main Screen
 Explanation
Operating the Main Screen
 Option Function
Using the Menu
 Option
Setting a Destination
 Done
Adding a Favorite
Selecting a Favorite Address
Tap Add favorite
 Using the Map Browser
Using the Route Summary Screen
 Scale bar Indicates scale ratio to screen display
 Switching to a Schematic View
Using the Browsers
 Navigate to... screen
Use the following procedure to select an item on
Selecting Locations
 Selecting your GPS Position
Selecting your Home Location
Selecting a Favorite
Selecting a Recent Destination
 Tap the Navigate to... icon, then tap Point of interest
Selecting a Point of Interest
Finding an Address
 Tap the Change preferences
Setting Your Preferences
Tap in the middle of the screen to display the Menu
 Definition of Preference Icons Icon Preferences
 GPS Navigation Tips
Setting Your Vocal Preference
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 Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
 Understanding Terms
Supported Services
 Opening Bluetooth Settings
Working with Bluetooth Settings
Turning On Bluetooth
 Tap Bluetooth Settings Services tab
Setting Accessibility Properties
Enabling Bluetooth Services
Automatically Enabling Services
 Services box, select the service you want to enable File
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond
 Creating a Profile
Setting a Shared Folder
Under Services, tap File Transfer
Understanding Profiles
 Activating 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
 Locating and Selecting a Device
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Opening Bluetooth Manager
Pairing Devices
 Tap Tools Paired devices
Connecting to Other Devices
Unpairing Devices
Identifying the Communications Port
 Establishing a Headphone or Stereo Speakers Connection
Manager Tap New Hands-free/Headset setup Next
Tap New High Quality Audio setup Next
Establishing a Headset Connection
 Startup Automatically
Click on the Local Services tab, and then click Add
Serial Service
Type a name for the serial service, and then select
 To establish an ActiveSync connection
Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your HP iPAQ
 Establishing a Serial Connection
Dial-Up Networking Service
Using Dial-Up Networking Service
Tap New Explore a Bluetooth device Next
 On the Alternate device
Working with Files
Joining a Personal Area Network
 Receiving a File from a Remote Device
Creating a File Transfer Connection
Sending Files
Creating a Folder on a Remote Device
 Tap the My business card vCard icon
Using Business Card Exchange
Setting Up Your Business Card Information
 Sending, Exchanging, or Requesting Business Cards
Opening a Connection
 Working with Connections
Viewing Connection Status
Closing a Connection
Viewing Connection Information
 Deleting a Shortcut
Bluetooth Manager
Bluetooth Manager Tap View Tap List or Icon
Tap OK Using Bluetooth
 Using the Camera Features
Using the Camera Features
 Camera Components
 HP Photosmart Icons Definition
Taking a Photo
 From the Start menu, tap Programs HP Photosmart
To take a photo
 To exit the camera application, tap the Close button Screen
Adjusting the Camera Settings
Ending Your Photo Session
Taking a Video Clip
 Color
Resolution
To make changes to the camera settings
White Balance
 Flicker Filter
Setting Up Other Features
Configuring Instant Review
Using the Self-Timer
 Configuring Video Format
Configuring File Settings
 Using HP Image Zone
 To view a photo
Viewing Thumbnail Photos
Viewing a Photo Full-Screen
Recording Sound With a Picture
 View Slideshow
Command bar, tap Tools Settings Slideshow tab
Viewing a Slideshow
 Printing Photos
Mailing a Picture
 Exiting HP Image Zone
HP Image Transfer
 Using the Camera Features
 Tips for Taking Better Pictures
 Expansion Cards
Expansion Cards
 Installing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
 From the Start menu, tap Programs File Explorer
Viewing the Content of Memory Cards
Removing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
 Understanding Messaging
Using Messaging
Using Folders
Using Messaging
 Synchronizing Inbox
 To create an e-mail account on your HP iPAQ
Setting Up Messaging Accounts
Internet E-mail
Creating a New Account
 Deleting an Account
Connecting to an E-mail Account
Changing Options
 Meeting Requests
Receiving Attachments
 To create or change an account signature
Text Messaging
Creating or Changing a Signature
 Composing and Sending Messages
Using Messaging
Multimedia Messaging Service MMS
Services Voicemail and SMS Get Settings
 Tap Send
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
Sending Text Messages
Receiving Text Messages
 Messages as well
Sending MMS Messages
 From the Start menu, tap Messaging Accounts MMS New
Creating MMS Slides
To create an MMS slide
 Sending MMS Slides
Viewing MMS Messages
Downloading Messages
Downloading Messages From a Server
 When finished, tap Accounts Disconnect
 Managing the Battery
 Inserting the Battery
 Removing the Battery
 Battery Saving Tips
Charging the Battery
 Charging with the AC Adapter
 Charging Over a USB Connection
Charging with the HP iPAQ Cradle and AC Adapter
 From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Backlight
Changing the Backlight Settings
To enable USB charging
 Disabling the Application Buttons
Maximizing Battery Life and Checking Battery Charge Levels
 Checking Your Battery
 Managing the Battery
 From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Self Test
Troubleshooting
Self-Test Diagnostics
Common Problems
 Backlight icon
 Solution
 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Password to be sure
 For more information on Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to
Problem Solution
ActiveSync
 Tried to synchronize
 Phone
 Expansion Cards
 Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth
 GPS Navigation
For more information on GPS, refer to , Using GPS
 Cables
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice
Modifications
 Avis Canadien
Canadian Notice
European Union Regulatory Notice
 Airline Travel Notice
Battery Warning Equipment Warning
GHz wireless communication
 Medical Electronic Equipment
Wireless Notices
Regulatory Wireless Notice
Health and Safety Information
 Singaporean Wireless Notice
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice
 GSM900 0.234 W/kg 10g DCS1800 0.391 W/kg 10g
Taiwanese Wireless Notice
 Environmental Notices
Battery Warning
Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
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 Specifications C-1
Specifications
System Specifications
System Feature Description
 GSM / Gprs / Edge
Specifications C-2
 HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series Metric
Physical Specifications
Excludes height of 3mm joystick Specifications C-3
 Environment Metric
Specifications C-4
Operating Environment
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