HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Users Guide

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2 | Setting up
This chapter includes instructions to help you:
·identify hardware features
·set up the HP Jornada for the first time
·manage battery power
·care for the HP Jornada 
						

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Identifying the hardware features
The views below introduce you to the connectors, ports, and other
features of the HP Jornada.
Front view of the HP Jornada
1. AC Charging LED—When connected to AC power, this
LED glows with one of two colors:
·Amber—Indicates that the battery is charging
(connected to AC power).
·Green—Indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Notification LED—Blinks red when you have an
appointment. Glows red when you are recording.
3. Infrared port (IrDA–compliant transceiver)— Enables
you to send and receive files by infrared beam between
P/PCs, between the P/PC and a Handheld PC (H/PC), or
between the P/PC and a desktop PC. (For more
information, see “Connecting by infrared” on page 47.)
4. Microphone—Allows you to record voice memos. 
						

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5. Record button—Starts the Voice Recorder. When held,
turns on the P/PC when it is off, and records until the
button is released.
6. Action button—Pressing this button selects the
highlighted item. Rocking this button allows you to
scroll (also referred to as Up/Down control).
7. Exit button—Exits dialog windows and menus.
8. Start button—Displays the 
Start menu. Also turns on
the P/PC when it is off, and, if held, brings up
HP settings.
9. Earphone jack—Accepts a plug for standard earphones.
10. Battery door release—When pressed with the stylus,
releases the battery door.
11. Battery door—Slides down when the battery door
release is pressed. Open only when replacing the
battery.
12. Hard icon panel—Allows one-touch access to four
applications. By default, the applications are Contacts,
Calendar, Tasks, and OmniSolve, but these can be
reconfigured. To do this, tap 
Settings from the 
Start
menu, tap 
Buttons, tap the 
Program tab, and then
follow the directions on the control panel.
13. Power on/off button—Press to power on and off.
14. Display cover—Open the display cover when you want to
tap the screen. 
						

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Back view of the HP Jornada
15. CompactFlash Type I and II Card slot—Enables you to
add memory or use accessories on CompactFlash Cards.
(For a list of recommended accessory cards, go to the
Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada.)
16. Stylus—Use the stylus as a mouse substitute. For
example, tap to select a button or menu item, double-tap
to open an application, drag the stylus across words or
items to select them.
17. Reset button—Restarts the HP Jornada. For more
information about soft and full resets, see “Resetting” on
page 99.
18. Audio speaker—Lets you listen to system sounds or
voice memos.
19. P/PC connector —Connects the P/PC to the cradle. 
						

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Setting up for the first time
As part of the setup process, you:
·install the battery
·connect the AC adapter
·start the HP Jornada
·complete the Windows CE Welcome Wizard
Follow the steps described below in the order they are
presented.
Installing the battery
The battery powers the HP Jornada when it is not connected to
AC power. The battery fits into a compartment on the bottom of
the HP Jornada, as shown in the diagram. The switch on the
battery does not have any electrical function.
When the battery is drained, you can flip the switch so that
the red dot shows to indicate this battery needs to be
recharged. This can be convenient if you have more batteries. 
						

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This view of the left side of the HP Jornada shows how to
insert the battery.
To install the battery
1. Release the battery door by pushing the stylus into the
small hole above the door. Then, slide the door down and
off.
2. Slide the battery into the battery slot. If the battery does
not slide in easily, check the battery orientation and try
again. If you are putting the battery in correctly, you do
not need to force it.
3. Replace the battery door, and slide it up until it snaps
shut.
After you install the battery, the HP Jornada turns on
automatically. Before using your P/PC on battery power,
though, you should charge the battery by connecting the AC
adapter. You can use the P/PC while charging. Charging the
battery takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. For information on
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The rechargeable backup battery is a permanent part of the
HP Jornada, so you do not need to install or replace it.
The backup battery is charged automatically when the P/PC is
connected to AC power.
Make sure you connect to AC power to charge as soon as you
see a backup battery low warning.
Do NOT replace your main battery when the backup battery is
low.
Using the cradle
The views below show the features of the cradle and how the
P/PC docks with it.
1. Release buttons—To release the HP Jornada from the cradle,
press the buttons on both sides of the cradle.
2. Connector to the P/PC—Connects the cradle to the P/PC. 
						

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Back view of the cradle.
1. DC jack—Connects the P/PC to AC power, which also charges
both the main and backup batteries.
2. Serial port (RS-232C)—Connects the HP Jornada to your
desktop PC to transfer files or to synchronize data. (For more
information, see “Connecting for the first time” on page 39.)
The HP Jornada must be in its cradle in order to connect to an
AC adapter or to a PC.
Connecting the AC adapter
You can operate the HP Jornada on AC power using the AC
adapter and cradle. The AC adapter accepts voltages from 100 V
to 240 V, so you can use it anywhere in the world. However, you
may need a plug adapter to accommodate different electrical
outlets.
When the HP Jornada is connected to AC power, the main
battery and backup battery are charged automatically. The
AC Charging LED indicates the charging status of the main
battery:
·Amber—Indicates that the battery is charging (connected to
AC power).
·Green—Indicates that the battery is fully charged.
The AC Charging LED is illuminated only if the P/PC is
connected to AC power.
A dialog box pops up when the backup battery power is low.
Connect to AC power immediately to recharge the backup
battery. 
						

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The AC adapter includes three parts: the power cable, the
adapter, and the DC cable.
To connect to AC power
1. Plug the DC cable into the back of the cradle.
2. Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.
3. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
4. Plug the power cable into an AC power outlet.
5. Put the HP Jornada into its cradle.
Use the AC adapter to plug the HP Jornada into external
power whenever possible, especially when connecting to a
desktop PC or other peripheral, or when letting the LED
indicator flash for extended time periods. For more
information, see “Managing battery power” later in this
chapter.
Running the Welcome Wizard
After you install the battery, the HP Jornada turns on
automatically. At startup, the Hewlett-Packard welcome screen
appears. Then, after a few moments, the Windows CE Welcome
Wizard begins. The Welcome Wizard leads you through
calibrating the stylus, setting your home city, and then setting
the World Clock.
The display cover must be open when you tap the screen. 
						

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Managing battery power
Because the data and files you save on the HP Jornada are
stored in RAM, it is extremely important that you maintain a
continuous power supply to the HP Jornada at all times. If the
HP Jornada runs out of power, all information you have entered
is lost. Although the Windows CE operating system and
programs are stored in ROM and cannot be erased, any custom
settings and programs you have added are lost.
When taking out the battery, keep in mind that when the
P/PC is without power, data retention is guaranteed for only 1
minute. You do not need to take out the main battery except to
replace it with a spare battery (F1287A).
The HP Jornada uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which
supplies power whenever the P/PC is not connected to AC power.
Under normal operating conditions, the battery should last for up
to 6 hours of continuous use without recharging. Battery life
varies, however, depending on how you use the P/PC.
You should respond immediately when a message warning of
low battery power is displayed. When the battery power is low,
simply connect the HP Jornada to AC power to recharge.
Using the Power control panel
The Power control panel displays information about the current
state of your battery and allows you to control options that can
conserve battery power.
To open the Power control panel
1. Tap the 
Start button, tap 
Settings, and then tap
Power. If you are not familiar with using the Start
menu, read “Using the Start Menu and taskbar” on page
24.
–or–
If the power plug icon is on the taskbar, double-tap it.
2. Tap the 
Status, 
Power, or 
Dimming tab.