HP Jornada 560 Series PDA Users Guide
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Copyright The information contained in this document is provided “as is” and is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. © Hewlett-Packard Company 2001. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, adapted, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Co., except as allowed under the copyright laws. The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Co. is also prohibited. Microsoft, ActiveSync, MSN, Outlook, Windows, Windows Media, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd. Asia Pacific Personal Computer Division 452 Alexandra Road Singapore 119961
Contents 1 | Welcome ............................................................................. 1 What’s in the Box ............................................................... 2 Using This Manual .............................................................. 2 hp Jornada Programs .......................................................... 3 Where to Find Information ................................................... 7 2 | Getting Started ..................................................................... 9 Hardware Features............................................................ 10 Using Your hp Jornada for the First Time .............................. 12 Powering Your hp Jornada ................................................. 14 Turning Your hp Jornada On and Off .................................. 16 Using the Hardware Buttons ............................................... 16 3 | Overview of Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC....................... 21 Navigating in Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC................... 22 Entering Information .......................................................... 30 Finding and Organizing Information ................................... 45 4 | Connecting to Your Desktop PC ............................................ 47 Microsoft ActiveSync ......................................................... 48 Connecting Your hp Jornada .............................................. 53 5 | Connecting to the Internet or to a Network ............................. 57 Connecting your hp Jornada .............................................. 58 Creating an ISP or Network Connection .............................. 60 Browsing the Web (or a Corporate Intranet)......................... 63 Sending and Receiving E-mail............................................. 68 6 | Configuring and Optimizing Your hp Jornada ........................ 77 Managing Power .............................................................. 78 Managing Memory ........................................................... 80 Backing Up and Restoring Data .......................................... 82 Adjusting Settings.............................................................. 86 Configuring Hardware Buttons............................................ 90 Configuring Menus............................................................ 90 Adding or Removing Programs ........................................... 92 Accessories ...................................................................... 94
7 | Microsoft Pocket Outlook ..................................................... 97 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ............... 98 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ........................ 101 Tasks: Keeping a To-Do List .............................................. 105 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas................................ 108 8 | Companion Programs ........................................................ 109 Microsoft Pocket Word .................................................... 110 Microsoft Pocket Excel ..................................................... 111 Microsoft Windows Media Player ..................................... 114 Microsoft Reader............................................................. 116 MSN Messenger ............................................................. 120 hp Jornada image viewer................................................. 123 OmniSolve ..................................................................... 128 CodeWallet Pro .............................................................. 129 9 | Troubleshooting ................................................................ 131 Resetting your hp Jornada ................................................ 132 Basic Problems ............................................................... 134 Remote Connections ........................................................ 138 Display Problems ............................................................ 141 10 | Support and Service ........................................................ 143 Web site ........................................................................ 143 Customer support ............................................................ 143 Service .......................................................................... 143 Contacting Hewlett-Packard Worldwide............................. 144 Warranty ............................................................................... 147 Glossary ................................................................................ 155 Appendix: Character Recognition ............................................. 159 Index ..................................................................................... 163
| 1 1 | Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Hewlett-Packard Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant powered by Microsoft® Windows® for Pocket PC. Your hp Jornada lets you keep your most important business and personal information current and close at hand. Your hp Jornada includes Microsoft Pocket PC Software 2002, which includes the latest version of Microsoft Pocket Outlook®, so you can read and write e-mail while on the road and manage your appointments and contacts. You will find that your hp Jornada is also the perfect companion to your desktop or notebook PC, allowing you to take vital business data and documents with you and easily upload updated information upon returning to your desk. The hp Jornada offers you the highest quality in performance and power management as well as rich programs and utilities designed by Hewlett- Packard, making hp Jornada your powerful, reliable, mobile business partner. In this chapter, you will find: • a list of the hp Jornada package contents. • an overview of this User’s Guide, and pointers to other sources of helpful information. • descriptions of the programs and features included with your hp Jornada.
2 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide What’s in the Box Your hp Jornada package includes the following items: • hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant • hp Jornada main battery (rechargeable lithium-polymer battery pack) • 3-volt CR-2032 coin cell backup battery (attached to the Quick Start Card) • ac adapter • USB cradle for connecting your hp Jornada to your desktop PC • hp Jornada Quick Start Guide—a graphic guide to setting up your hp Jornada • hp documentation pack—includes this Users Guide and Regulatory Information Leaflet, and the hp Jornada Accessory Guide • Pocket PC Companion CD—includes Microsoft ActiveSync® and Microsoft Outlook 2002 for your desktop PC, as well as programs and utilities that add functionality to your hp Jornada Using This Manual This Users Guide is designed to help you get started using your hp Jornada quickly and easily. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of procedures and artwork, some of the screens displayed on your hp Jornada may be different from the ones that appear in this User’s Guide. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for using the programs on your hp Jornada are also included in online Help, so you will always have access to them, and you do not have to carry this guide when you travel. (For more information on using online Help, see “Using Online Help on Your hp Jornada,” later in this chapter.)
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 3 This Users Guide includes certain visual cues that will help you find the information you want easily. A shortcut, another way to do something, or expanded information about the topic. Caution or warning information about the topic. This is important information that should be observed to prevent loss of data or damage to your hp Jornada. Helpful information related to the topic. hp Jornada Programs Your hp Jornada already includes the full suite of software you need to function as a mobile professional. These programs are introduced below. Detailed information can be found in later chapters. The programs listed below are preinstalled in Flash ROM or in the hp safe store folder. These preinstalled programs will not be deleted if your hp Jornada suffer s a loss of power. hp Programs hp backup. Protect your valuable data even when you are away from your office by backing up your personal information manager (PIM) databases (Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks) or your entire hp Jornada to the hp safe store folder or to an optional CompactFlash card. hp emergency backup. Automatically back up your PIM databases to the hp safe store folder, so they are protected even when you restore your hp Jornada to its factory default settings.
4 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide hp home menu. Quickly launch your favorite programs or open frequently used documents. Assign each of the buttons on the hp home menu to a different document or program. hp task switcher. Switch between open programs and documents, or close any program from a pop-up menu. hp image viewer. View individual images or run a slideshow on the screen of your hp Jornada. hp pocket camera software. Use the optional hp pocket camera to snap pictures with your hp Jornada.1 hp Microchai. The micro edition of hp ChaiVM—a Java™ application environment for intelligent appliances—hp Microchai enables you to download Java applications on demand to your hp Jornada. hp settings. Adjust the brightness of the display, set power preferences, and set the speaker volume to suit your work environment. Choose from the preset profiles or create your own. hp display profile. Quickly switch among preset or user-defined profiles for screen brightness and backlight settings. hp volume profile. Quickly switch among preset or user-defined profiles for speaker volume, alerts, and reminders. hp quick menu. Use a pop-up menu to open the Align Screen control panel or turn the display off. 1 Requires the optional hp pocket camera. For more information, see the hp Jornada Accessory Guide.
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 5 Microsoft Pocket PC Software ActiveSync. Synchronize information between your device and desktop computer. Calendar. Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts. Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Inbox. Send and receive e-mail messages from your hp Jornada. Notes. Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Pocket Excel. Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your desktop PC. Pocket Word. Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your desktop PC. Tasks. Keep track of your to-do list. Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer.1 Browse the Web and view channels and subscription content. MSN Messenger.1 Send and receive instant messages with your MSN® Messenger contacts. Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC.2 Play audio and video clips on your hp Jornada. Windows Media™ Player lets you play songs and video files that have been recorded in the MP3 or WMA formats. Microsoft Reader. Read electronic books on your hp Jornada. 1 Requires an optional modem and an account with an Internet service provider. 2 Check the Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site for updates to Windows Media Player, including details on support for video file formats and streaming audio and video capabilities.
6 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide Third-Party Software OmniSolve business calculator. Perform complex mathematical and business calculations with this full-featured calculator from Landware. Developer One CodeWallet Pro. 1 Store, organize, and retrieve personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, favorite URLs, and emergency phone numbers. Stowaway Portable Keyboard driver. Preinstalled driver for a folding, full-size keyboard from Targus. AccessPanel Platinum. 1 Speed your data entry by pasting common phrases, contact information, or date and time stamps into any application with a few screen taps. Additional Programs The Pocket PC Companion CD included with your hp Jornada has additional programs for both your desktop PC and your hp Jornada. You can also install programs from a variety of sources, including the Internet. For more information, see “Adding or Removing Programs,” in chapter 6. Programs for your hp Jornada include • AudiblePlayer™ 2.0 and AudibleManager 3.0 from Audible Inc. Listen to best-selling audiobooks, newspapers, magazines and more! • HPC Notes Lite Edition, and a trial version of HPC Notes Professional from PhatWare Corporation. HPC Notes 4.0 Lite Edition is a powerful notes creator and organizer for Windows Powered Pocket PCs. It allows users to create notes, password-protect them, and organize them by type, subject, creation and modification date. 1 May not be available on some hp Jornada 560 series models.