HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

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Transferring files between your 
HP Jornada  
and your desktop PC 
You can copy files between your HP Jornada and desktop PC by dragging 
icons to or from the Mobile Device window or by using the Cut, Copy, and 
Paste commands on the Edit menu.  
Files created on your desktop PC may need to be converted before you can 
use them on your HP Jornada, and files created on your HP Jornada may 
need to be converted before you can use them on your desktop PC....

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Backing up data with ActiveSync 
When you back up your HP Jornada using Microsoft ActiveSync, the backup 
file contains all the files, databases, PIM information, and RAM-based 
programs on your Pocket PC. The backup file is stored on your desktop PC. 
If you have established a partnership between your HP Jornada and desktop 
PC, you can set ActiveSync to back up data automatically each time you 
connect. You can also back up your HP Jornada manually any...

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4. Tap the System tab, and then tap HP backup. 
5. On the Backup tab, tap Back up all data or Back up PIM 
databases. 
6. In the Name box, type a name for the backup file, and select a 
storage location from the drop-down list.  
7. Tap OK to start the backup. 
 
The backup file (.dbe or .dbb) is always saved in the My Documents folder. If 
you back up data to a CompactFlash card, a My Documents folder is 
automatically created. 
Restoring data 
When...

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Restoring incremental backups  
If you have made incremental backups, you must restore each backup file 
individually, starting with the original (full) backup and progressing in sequence 
from the oldest to the most recent.  
To select the backup file you want to restore, you must connect your HP 
Jornada to your desktop PC as a guest. If you have already established a 
partnership, you must delete the partnership on the desktop PC. (In 
ActiveSync, on the...

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4 | Connecting to the 
Internet 
or to a network 
In addition to connecting your HP Jornada to your desktop PC partner, you 
may want to connect to remote computers, so you can access e-mail, browse 
the Internet, or retrieve files from a corporate network, whether you are at 
home or on the road. This chapter describes: 
• The several methods you can use to connect your HP Jornada to a 
modem, cellular phone, or network. 
• The process of configuring your HP Jornada to connect to an Internet...

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Connecting your HP Jornada  
Your HP Jornada gives you several options for connecting to a remote 
computer. You can use an optional CompactFlash card modem, an infrared 
modem, or a mobile phone. Each of these methods requires purchase of a 
modem or adapter as an optional accessory. For more information about 
compatible modems and...

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 The driver for the Socket Low Power Ethernet CF+ card NIC is pre-installed on
your HP Jornada.  
 
After you have installed and configured the card, the make and model of the 
card will appear in the list of modems or the list of network adapters when you 
create a new connection (see the Creating an ISP or network connection 
section in this chapter). 
When you are ready to connect, connect the CompactFlash card to an analog 
telephone line or a network...

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Connecting with an infrared modem 
You can also use the infrared port on your HP Jornada to connect to the 
Internet or a remote computer via an IrDA-compatible infrared modem. When 
you create a new dial-up connection, select Generic IrDA modem from the 
modem list. Connect the modem to a phone line according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions, and align the infrared port on your HP Jornada with the 
infrared port on the modem before dialing the call....

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For each account, you will need a user name and password provided by the 
ISP or account administrator. If you are connecting to a commercial ISP, you 
will also need to know the dialup telephone number and IP and DNS 
addresses (if required). 
If you plan to use the account to send or receive e-mail messages directly 
from your HP Jornada, you must also obtain the following information from 
your ISP or account administrator: 
• A user name and password...

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11. Tap Finish. 
12. On the Dialing tab, select your dialing location and set any 
necessary options or dialing patterns. (For a description of dialing 
strings and dialing options, see online Help on your HP Jornada.) 
 
To establish a connection, follow the procedure To connect to an ISP or 
desktop PC below. 
To configure a network connection 
1. On the Start menu, tap Settings, and then tap the Connections tab. 
2.  Tap the Network icon. 
3. On the...