Compaq IPAQ H3000 Reference Guide

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3. Press the QMenu button, then tap QUtilities, then Self Test. 
4. Tap the check boxes to select the items you want to test, then tap Next. 
NOTE:The IR transfer test item is an internal infrared functionality test. You do not need to
set up another IR iPAQ to test this item.
5. Tap Start. Your iPAQ will reset (unless you have disabled this option), and the test 
will start automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the test. When Self Test 
finishes running, it displays the...

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Controlling Volume
The Vo l u m e utility provides an easy way to adjust the volume of your iPAQ H3000. 
1. Press the QMenu button, then tap Vo l u m e. 
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Tap , Settings, System, then Sounds & Reminders. 
2. Adjust the volume level on the slider. 
3. Tap OK to save the new setting. 
Contrast
The Contrast utility allows you to adjust the display contrast of your iPAQ for easy view-
ing in any lighting environment. To adjust the display contrast:
1. Press the QMenu button, then tap...

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Backup and Restore Data
To avoid losing your data in the event that your iPAQ Pocket PC is lost, stolen, or becomes 
defective, Compaq recommends periodic backups to the computer or a CompactFlash 
card. Depending on your usage, you may want to perform a backup as often as once a day. 
You can back up and restore your iPAQs data using the following utilities: 
•ActiveSync Backup/Restore. Use this ActiveSync utility to periodically back up your 
iPAQs data onto your computer’s hard drive....

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4. Press the QMenu button, then tap QUtilities, Backup, then Backup. The screen dis-
plays a list of all the items that will be backed up, so it is easy to identify the data and 
size that is saved to the CompactFlash storage card.
5. Tap the Start button to begin the backup process. A status bar reports the data activity 
until the function is complete. 
6. When backup is complete, remove the CompactFlash storage card and keep it close for 
easy retrieval.
To restore a backup onto your...

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ICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your computer with 
the information on your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on 
your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC with your computer and updates both computers with the 
most recent information. For example:
• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your iPAQ H3000 with your 
choice of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your...

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ICROSOFT POCKET OUTLOOK
Microsoft Pocket OutlookÒ includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can 
use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Con-
tacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. 
Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 
Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your iPAQ H3000. Each time 
you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the...

4-2Microsoft Pocket Outlook
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can 
check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) 
and easily switch views by using the View menu.
NOTE:You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by
tappingOptionson theToolsmenu.
Taptogototoday.
Tap to display or edit the
appointment details.
Tap to create a new...

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To create an appointment:
1. Tap the desired date and time for the appointment if you are in Day or Week view.
2. Tap New.
3. Enter a description and a location using the input panel. Tap first to select the field. 
4. Tap the date and time to change them, if needed.
5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all avail-
able fields.
6. Tap the Notes tab to add notes. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For 
more information on...

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Using the Summary Screen
When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. Tap the top 
portion of the summary screen to change the appointment.
Taptoeditthe
appointment details.
Tap to enter or
edit notes.