HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

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 The programs included on the CD-ROMs are subject to change. Check your 
CD-ROM for the complete list, and visit the HP Web site at 
www.hp.com/jornada
 for even more programs and software updates.  
 
On the ActiveSync CD-ROM— 
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. Browse the Web with the latest version of 
the Microsoft browser software for your desktop PC.  
• Microsoft® Money 2000. Synchronize the accounts on your HP Jornada 
with Microsoft Money 2000 on your desktop PC.  
•...

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For information on: See this source: 
Troubleshooting connections 
 The ActiveSync Troubleshooter on your 
desktop PC. On the ActiveSync File 
menu, click Connection Settings, and 
then click Help.  
The latest on Windows-powered 
Pocket PCs The Microsoft Windows CE Web site at 
www.microsoft.com/windowsce
. 
 
 The complete text of this Users Guide is also available on the HP Web site at 
www.hp.com/jornada
. You can download the Users Guide to your desktop...

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2 | Getting started 
This chapter will help you start using your HP Jornada Pocket PC. You will 
become familiar with the hardware, learn how to set up your HP Jornada, and 
find a brief introduction to the Windows for Pocket PC operating system. When 
you finish this chapter, you will have all the information you need to begin 
working with your HP Jornada.  
This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you: 
• Identify hardware features. 
• Complete the Welcome Wizard. 
• Navigate...

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Hardware features 
The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports, 
and other features of your HP Jornada. 
 








 	 
  
 1.  Stylus and stylus slot  
2. Cover  
3. Notification button/ 
LED. Press and hold 
to turn off the display. 
LED indicates power 
status while 
recharging. 
4. Touch screen 
5. Speaker  
6. On/Off button 
7. DC jack 
8. USB/serial port. 
Connect to your 
desktop PC using a 
sync cable or...

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 13.  Reset button  
14.  Stereo headphone jack  
15.  CompactFlash card slot. Add 
memory or accessories using 
Type I CompactFlash cards. 
16.  Infrared port. Transfer files 
and data between other 
devices without using wires or 
cables. 
 
 
 HP home menu 
 Contacts 
 Calendar 
 
 Tasks 
The HP hot keys  
Caring for your HP Jornada 
When treated properly, your HP Jornada will be a reliable desktop PC 
companion. Follow these tips to ensure long and...

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 Be sure to turn off your HP Jornada before cleaning the touch screen.    
• Do not drop your HP Jornada. Dropping your HP Jornada can cause 
damage to delicate components such as the display. Accidental damage 
is not covered under the Hewlett-Packard express warranty.  
• Avoid radiated interference. Radiated interference from other electronic 
equipment may affect the appearance of the display of your HP Jornada. 
Removing the source of the interference...

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2. Reset your HP Jornada. Press the red Reset button on the back of 
your Pocket PC.  
 
 
3. Follow the Welcome Wizard. The first time you start your HP 
Jornada, the Hewlett-Packard Welcome screen appears. Then, after 
a few moments, the Welcome Wizard begins. The Welcome Wizard 
presents a brief orientation to Windows for Pocket PC, helps you 
align the touch screen, and prompts you to select your city and time 
zone.  
4. Adjust the display. Before you begin, you...

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Turning your HP Jornada on and off 
One of the most convenient features of HP Jornada is “instant on.” With 
instant on, there is no waiting for HP Jornada to start up or shut down; you can 
start working immediately by pressing the On/Off button or one of the HP hot 
keys.  
 You can also turn on your HP Jornada simply by tapping the touch screen. On 
the Preferences tab in HP settings, select the Tap screen to power on check 
box.  
 
When you are finished...

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Record button 
• Press and release the Record button to turn on your HP Jornada. 
• Press and hold the Record button to turn on your HP Jornada and begin 
recording. If speaker is not muted, a beep indicates recording has started. 
• Release the Record button to stop recording. If speaker is not muted, a 
double beep indicates that recording has stopped. 
 
 To avoid inadvertently turning on your HP Jornada, you can disable the 
Record button. For more information,...

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• Tap-and-hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions 
available for that item.  
You can also use your fingertip to tap the touch screen, but the stylus provides 
the greatest accuracy. For convenience, the stylus is stored in the stylus slot on 
the removable cover of the HP Jornada.  
Aligning the touch screen 
From time to time, you might notice that the accuracy of your stylus taps 
diminishes. When this happens, you can re-align...