Monitor Signal Strength and Status | HP QuickSpecs h5400 specs

Using the Wireless LAN

Monitor Signal Strength and Status

You can monitor the signal strength and status of your connection by viewing the:

■WLAN icon on the Today screen

■Signal strength indicator on the iPAQ WLAN screen

■Signal strength indicator in the Status option

View WLAN Signal Strength

You can view the WLAN signal strength between your iPAQ Pocket PC and access point.

1.Tap the iPAQ WLAN icon in the lower right corner of the Today screen.

2.Tap Setup on the pop-up menu.

3.Notice the strength of the received signal and connection quality as indicated by the color coding and percentage value.

4.Tap OK to exit.

View WLAN Status

1.Tap the iPAQ WLAN icon in the lower right corner of the Today screen.

2.Tap Setup, and then tap the Status button.

✎Tap the Refresh button to update the status.

Locate and Link to Access Points

You can search for access points within your coverage area and establish a link.

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Reference guide Page Reference Guide Page Contents Using the Wireless LAN Using Bluetooth Using the Fingerprint Reader Connecting Communicating Scheduling Using Software 10Using the Universal Remote Regulatory Notices Hardware Specifications Index Contents Xiv Getting Started What Is in the Box? Products Shipped in Box Charging Adapter tethered to the AC adapter Front Panel Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Top Panel Top Panel Components Bottom Panel Bottom Panel Components Back Panel Back Panel Components Universal Cradle Universal Cradle Components Set Up Your hp iPAQ Pocket PC Register the hp iPAQ Pocket PC Tap to enter owner information Establish a Partnership With a PC Click Start Here Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started For More Product Information For information on See this source This Getting Started guide, Troubleshooting and Support Information Microsoft ActiveSync Help Getting Acquainted Enter Information Change Word Suggestion Options Tap Input Tap the Word Completion tab Getting Acquainted Type with the On-Screen Keyboard Getting Acquainted Write with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer Tap Letter Recognizer Getting Acquainted Tap Transcriber Write with the Stylus and the TranscriberWrite with the Stylus and Block Recognizer Tap Block Recognizer Draw and Write on the Screen Convert Writing to Text Tap Tools, and then Recognize Getting Acquainted Customize Settings Set the Time for Home Tap System, and then Clock Set the Time for a Location You Are Visiting Tap System, and then Clock Tap Visiting Change the Backlight Settings Set the Date Tap System, and then Backlight Changing the Backlight Settings Manage Your iPAQ Pocket PC Use iPAQ Backup Back Up Information Tap iPAQ Backup Back up Files, Registry, and Databases Getting Acquainted Selecting Back Up Options If you select Then Restore Back Up Files, Registry, and Databases Getting Acquainted Schedule a Backup Tap the Options... button Tap the Schedule button Tap the checkbox Enable Scheduled Start Up Selecting a Frequency for Backup Back Up/Restore Using Active Sync ActiveSync Tap Options Click Backup Now or Restore NowSave to a Sdio or CompactFlash Card Tap Save Tap File Explorer Tap My Device Tap File Store Use the iPAQ File StoreSave to the File Store Perform a Full Reset Perform a Normal Reset Use the Self-Test Tap Next Select Perform an Automatic Reset before the testAlign the Screen Manage the Battery Install the Battery Automatically Monitor the Battery Select Enable Battery Monitor Manually Monitor the Battery Charge the Battery Charge with the Universal Cradle Charge with the AC Adapter Getting Acquainted Adjust the Standby Setting Change the Battery Pack Reactivate the Battery Tap Programs Work with ProgramsOpen Programs Tap System, and then Memory Tap the Running Programs tab Minimize ProgramsClose Programs Stop Tap Buttons Install ProgramsCustomize the Programs Buttons Getting Acquainted View Image Information View ImagesLocate an Image Tap iPAQ Image Viewer Tap File, and then Look Tap View, and then Information Window Change the ViewCreate a Slide Show Thumbnail View Tap iPAQ Image Viewer Tap Show, and then Set up Show Save a Slide Show Tap iPAQ Image Viewer Tap Image Viewer Tap File, and then Open Show Settings Open a Slide Show Sort Image Files Tap iPAQ Image Viewer Tap Edit, and then Sort Images View Slide Show Tap Image Viewer Getting Acquainted Learn the Terms Wlan Terms Get Acquainted Ssid Power on the Wlan Using the Wireless LAN Activate the iPAQ Wlan Icon Change iPAQ Wlan Wireless Adapter InformationTap Start, and then Settings Tap Properties Work with Profiles Create Profiles without Security Tap Setup Profile Information Tap Next Create Profiles with Security Tap Finish Select an Existing Profile Close the Wlan ProgramView Existing Profiles Edit an Existing Profile Delete a Profile View Wlan Signal Strength Monitor Signal Strength and StatusLocate and Link to Access Points View Wlan Status Use the Microsoft Connection Manager Search for Access PointsLink to an Access Point Use Bonus Software for Connectivity Channel SettingAccess the Connection Manager Recommended Uses Channels Supported Country Channels Supported Channels Supported Channels Supported Using the Wireless LAN Using Bluetooth Get Acquainted with Bluetooth Understand the Following Bluetooth Terms Following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter Review Supported Services Work with Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings Open Bluetooth SettingsTurn on Bluetooth Tap iPAQ Wireless, and then Bluetooth Manager Work with the Bluetooth ManagerOpen the Bluetooth Manager Understand Profiles Bluetooth Headset ProfileLocate and Select a Device Create a Profile Using Bluetooth Tap Enter Activate a ProfileRename a Profile Tap the Accessibility tab Set Accessibility PropertiesSave Bluetooth Configuration Settings in a Profile Enter a Device Name Allow Others to Locate My Device Pair Devices Tap Tools, and then Paired devices Allow All Devices to Connect Allow ConnectingUnpair Devices Tap Remove Enable Bluetooth Services Allow Paired Devices to Connect Select Enable service Automatically Enable ServicesRequire Authorization to Access Services Select Authorization required Require a Passkey or Bond to Access Services Select Authentication Passkey required Select Shared Folder Tap the File Transfer tab Select Business Card Information Tap the Information Exchange tab Establish an ActiveSync Connection Connect to Other DevicesIdentify the Communications Port Establish a Serial Connection Tap the Dial-Up Networking tab Configure Dial-Up ConnectionsUse Dial-Up Networking Tap New Connection Establish a Cell Phone PartnershipUse Dial-Up Networking Using Bluetooth Send Files Work with FilesCreate a File Transfer Connection Connect Tap File, and then Send a File… Delete a File from a Remote Device Create a Folder on a Remote DeviceReceive a File from a Remote Device Connect Send Information via Bluetooth Use Business Cards Send Business Cards Request Business Cards Exchange Business Cards Delete a Shortcut Work with ConnectionsCreate a Shortcut View Connection Status View ShortcutsOpen a Connection Close a Connection View Connection Information Using Bluetooth Using the Fingerprint Reader Learn to Enroll a Fingerprint Using the Fingerprint Reader Tap OK or Entr Tap Yes to begin Fingerprint Reader training Using the Fingerprint Reader Work with Fingerprints Enroll a Fingerprint Fingerprint Status Using the Fingerprint Reader Using the Fingerprint Reader Delete a Fingerprint Set Logon Passwords Set No password for Logon Set Simple 4 digit PIN for Logon Set Strong alphanumeric password for Logon Tap OK or Entr Set PIN or fingerprint for Logon Set Password or fingerprint for Logon Set PIN and fingerprint for Logon Set Password and Fingerprint for Logon Set Fingerprint-only for Logon Logon Using a 4-digit PIN Logon Using PIN, Passwords, and FingerprintsLogon with No Password Logon Using a PIN and Fingerprint Logon Using a PasswordLogon Using a PIN or Fingerprint Logon Using a Password or Fingerprint Logon Using a Password and Fingerprint Logon Using a Fingerprint Only Set Security Options Set the Security Level Fingerprint screen, tap Options Set the Maximum Number of Attempts Logon Attemps Select the maximum number of attempts Tap OK Using the Fingerprint Reader Connecting Connect to a Computer Sync with Personal Computer From the File menu, select Connection Settings Use the Serial Infrared IR Connection Change Synchronization Settings ActiveSync Tap Tools Tap Connect via IR Connecting Move Files Click Explore Connecting Connect to the Internet or Your Network Use a Modem Card Connecting Synchronize Links Programs Enter an Internet Address URL Select from a Favorites List From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer Work with Contacts Create a Contact View a List of Contacts Edit Contact Information Categorize Contacts Tap Edit to see the contact information Communicating Delete Contacts Use the Inbox Set Up E-mail Tap Services Tap New Service Compose/Send E-mail Communicating Add an Attachment Tap Edit Communicating Open E-mail Tap ServicesReceive E-mail Delete E-mail Communicating Manage Folders Tap Tools, and then Manage Folders Record Voice Make a Recording Listen to a Recording Take Notes Create a Note Communicating Scheduling Use the Today Screen Create Information Change Information Change Settings Tap Today Scheduling Use the Calendar Look at the Calendar Change the Calendar View Customize the Calendar Appearance Tap Tools Tap Options Schedule Appointments Create Reminders Tap Tools Tap Delete Appointment Delete AppointmentsCategorize Appointments Scheduling Request Meetings From the Start menu, tap Calendar, Tools, Options Tap Tasks Use TasksCreate a Task Create a Task Quickly Tap Tasks Tap Tools Tap Entry Bar Tap Tools Tap Delete Task Delete a TaskSort Tasks Change Appearance of Tasks Tap Tasks Tap Tools Tap Options Using Software Use Pocket Word Create a New Document Tap Pocket Word Using Software Open a Word Document Change the Pocket Word Options Tap Pocket Word Tap Tools, and then Options Use Pocket Excel Create a Workbook Tap Pocket Excel Open an Excel File Change Excel Options Use Microsoft Reader Tap Microsoft Reader Activate the ReaderRead an eBook Copy eBooks Delete eBooks Tap Delete Listen to an eBook Annotate your eBook Tap Microsoft Reader Tap Settings Change the Microsoft Reader Options Tap Use the Windows Media Player Using Software Copy Music to Your iPAQ Pocket PC Play Music on Your iPAQ Pocket PC Tap Start, and then Windows Media Tap Select Create Playlists Using Software Play a Playlist Play Video Use Pocket Internet Explorer Use Pocket IE When ConnectedUse Pocket IE When Disconnected Explorer Synchronize Favorites Tap Start Tap Internet Explorer Tap Tools, and then Options Using Software Using the Universal Remote Use the Configuration Icons Learn the Icons Add a Device 10-4 Select the setup method 10-6 Reference Guide 10-7 Change a Device Delete a Device Turn on a Device Add Activities Add Activity Reference Guide 10-11 10-12 Tap Finish Wizard Assign a name to the activity, and then tap Next Tap the Wrench icon, and then Edit Activity Change an ActivityDelete an Activity Set Up a Room Add a Device to a Room Tap Add Favorite Add a Favorite ChannelDelete a Room Tap the Wrench icon, and then Edit Favorite Set Up User ProfileChange a Favorite Download Device Codes Download Device Codes and Key FunctionsChange a User Profile Download Key Functions Edit Function Keys Work with Function KeysAdd Function Keys Learn Function Keys Delete Function Keys Copy Function KeysMove Function Keys Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Cables Japanese Notice Battery Warning Airline Travel Notice Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice Wireless NoticesRegulatory Wireless Notice 0682 European Union Notice Japanese Notice Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice System Specifications Specifications Physical Specifications Hp iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series Operating Environment Environment Hardware Specifications Index Index-2 Index-3