Performing a Hard Reset

Perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset) when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data from RAM.

CAUTION: If you perform a hard reset, your HP iPAQ returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in ROM or iPAQ File Store.

To perform a hard reset:

1.Press and hold down the Power button.

2.While holding the Power button, use the stylus to lightly press the recessed Reset button on the bottom of the HP iPAQ for about five seconds.

3.The HP iPAQ screen fades and the device resets. Once the device resets and the screen comes back on, release the Power button and remove the stylus from the Reset button.

Aligning the Screen

When the HP iPAQ is turned on for the first time, you are guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign your screen if:

The HP iPAQ does not respond accurately to your taps.

You perform a hard reset of your HP iPAQ.

To realign the HP iPAQ screen:

1.From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen icon.

2.Tap the Align Screen button.

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HP hw6500 Unlocked Aligning the Screen, Performing a Hard Reset, From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Screen icon