Summary of Contents for HP iPAQ rx4200 - Mobile Media Companion
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Table of contents 1 Registering the iPAQ Registering your HP iPAQ ........................2 2 Connections Connections ............................4 Connecting to Intranet URLs ........................ 5 Changing an Intranet URL ........................6 Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections ................7 Setting Up Proxy Server Settings ......................8 Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings ....................
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Synchronizing E-mail .......................... 27 Setting Up Messaging Accounts ......................28 Receiving Attachments ...................... 28 Receiving Meeting Requests ..................... 28 Creating or Changing a Signature ..................29 Using Messaging ..........................30 Composing and Sending Messages .................. 30 Replying to or Forwarding a Message ................30 Adding an Attachment to a Message .................
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9 Secure Digital (SD) Cards Using Secure Digital (SD) Cards ......................65 Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card ....................66 Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card ....................67 Viewing Content of a Secure Digital (SD) Card .................. 68 10 Synchronizing Copying (or Transferring) Files ......................
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French Acoustics Warning ......................... 93 Index ................................... 94 ENWW...
Registering your HP iPAQ In some countries, when you register your HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard, you receive e-mail regarding special offers and promotions. Take time now to register your HP iPAQ online at http://www.register.hp.com. NOTE Registration is not supported in all countries.
Connections Use your HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, a personal computer, various network types, or the Internet. There are several ways to get connected, including: ● WLAN ● Bluetooth All these connection types can be accessed by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab. Chapter 2 Connections ENWW...
Connecting to Intranet URLs To connect to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (for example, intranet.companyname.com), add them to the Work URL Exceptions list. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap Add new URL.
Changing an Intranet URL Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap the intranet URL exception you want to change, then make the desired changes. NOTE To delete a work URL exception, tap and hold it in the list, then tap Delete. Chapter 2 Connections ENWW...
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections If you have already created more than one connection, you can set up your HP iPAQ to connect to the best available connection automatically. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections.
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings If you are connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or private network during synchronization, your HP iPAQ should download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your computer. If these settings are not on your computer or need to be changed, you can change them manually. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator: ●...
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings For the appropriate server type, enter the proxy server name and port. If necessary, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server. If you are configuring a Socks proxy, select Socks 4 or Socks 5. If using Socks 5, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server.
Using Advanced Connection Settings Tap Start > Today > iPAQ Wireless. Tap the WLAN icon to turn on WLAN. Connect to a network by tapping the WLAN tab > VPN & Proxy Settings > Advanced tab > Select Networks button. Select My ISP to connect to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or select My Work Network to connect to a company network.
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection helps to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: ● User name ●...
Changing a Connection Group Name Your HP iPAQ is already set up with two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. You can change the name of these groups to something more meaningful. For example, if you put all of your corporate settings under My Work Network connections, you can change the name to your company's name.
Ending a Connection It can be useful to end a connection when you are done using it. This frees resources on your HP iPAQ and can save connection charges. ● When connected via a modem or Virtual Private Network (VPN), tap Connections icon > Disconnect.
WLAN WLAN With wireless access, cables are not needed to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from the wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b/g WLAN or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices. With WLAN, you can: ●...
Automatically Connecting to a WLAN Network When you connect to a WLAN network, your HP iPAQ automatically detects WLAN networks that are broadcasting their signal. If your WLAN network isn't set to broadcast, then you must connect to it manually. Before trying to connect to a WLAN network, determine if authentication information is needed by contacting your network administrator.
The WLAN IP Address is shown here, as well as other detailed information about your current WLAN connection. Deleting Wireless Network Settings You can delete network settings you manually entered. However, if a network was automatically detected, your HP iPAQ may continue to automatically detect the network. To delete existing or available wireless network settings: Tap Start >...
Bluetooth Bluetooth Terms You should become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Bluetooth technology. Term Definition Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a connection or activity can be completed. Authorization Approval of a connection, access, or activity before it can be completed.
Connecting to a Computer via Bluetooth For best results, connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using USB to establish a synchronization relationship before connecting via Bluetooth. Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the computer for configuring Bluetooth to support ActiveSync.
● Serial Port Profile (SPP) ● Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP) Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership You can create a partnership between your HP iPAQ and another device that has Bluetooth capabilities. Once you do this, the devices must have Bluetooth turned on but do not need to be discoverable to exchange information between them.
Making a Device Discoverable When your HP iPAQ is discoverable, other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can detect, or discover, your HP iPAQ and attempt to beam information to it, establish a partnership, or use a Bluetooth service. Tap Start > Today > iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth tab > Bluetooth Settings > Accessibility tab. Select the Allow other devices to connect and the Other devices can discover me check boxes.
HP Photosmart Premier HP Photosmart Premier allows you to view, organize, edit, share, and print pictures on a personal computer. Use the Getting Started CD to install this imaging software on a personal computer. With HP Photosmart Premier: ● View, organize, and manage pictures ●...
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● Set reminders to archive photos ● Digital negatives For detailed instructions on each HP Photosmart Premier feature, refer to Help inside the application. ENWW HP Photosmart Premier...
Understanding Messaging To send and receive e-mail messages for an e-mail account that you have with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account), you need to connect to the Internet or a corporate network, depending on the account. You can send and receive Outlook e-mail and Internet e-mail through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Using Folders Each Messaging account has its own set of folders with five default Messaging folders: ● Inbox ● Outbox ● Deleted Items ● Drafts ● Sent Items The messages you receive and send through the account are stored in these folders. You can also create additional folders within each account.
Synchronizing E-mail When you synchronize Outlook e-mail on a personal computer with your HP iPAQ, e-mail messages are synchronized as follows: ● Messages in the Inbox folder on the personal computer or Exchange Server are copied to the Inbox folder of the Outlook e-mail account on your HP iPAQ. ●...
Setting Up Messaging Accounts Receiving Attachments An attachment sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server appears below the subject of the message. Tapping the attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail. You can also download attachments automatically with messages if you have an Outlook e-mail or IMAP4 e-mail account.
After you are set up to receive meeting requests, do the following: Open the meeting request. Tap Accept, or Menu > Tentative, or Menu > Decline. If you want, you can also include a message with the response. The response is sent the next time that you synchronize or connect to your e- mail server and the calendar on your HP iPAQ is updated.
Using Messaging Composing and Sending Messages Tap Start > Messaging. In the message list, tap Menu > Switch Accounts and select the account. Tap New. Enter the e-mail address or text message address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
Downloading Messages To send and receive e-mail for an Outlook E-mail account, begin synchronization through ActiveSync. By default, messages you send are not saved on your HP iPAQ to help conserve memory. If you want to keep copies of sent messages, in the messaging list, tap Menu > Tools > Options >...
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Ask your network administrator if authentication is necessary for your server. If so, select the Authentication is necessary on this server check box, and enter your user name and password. To have Messaging check this service, select the Check name against this server check box. To delete a service, tap and hold the service, and tap Delete.
Entering Owner Information Enter your owner information so your HP iPAQ can be returned to you if it is lost. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open and edit the information directly from the Today screen.
Using TodayPanel Lite Icon Name Description TodayPanel Lite Change the TodayPanel Lite options or the Today screen settings. Battery power View the amount of battery power remaining. Set the time duration for turning off your HP iPAQ. Main memory View the amount of main memory available on your HP iPAQ.
Viewing the Operating System Information Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. ▲ The operating system version displays near the top of the screen. Chapter 5 Learning The Basics ENWW...
Changing the Regional Settings The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings. To change the regional settings: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings > Region tab. Select a region. The region you select determines which options are available on the other tabs.
Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume for various sounds, such as the sound you hear when you tap program names and menu options. Tap the Speaker icon at the top of the screen. Move the system volume slider on the screen, or roll the scroll wheel on your HP iPAQ to the desired volume level.
Changing Power Management Settings Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time your HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power or external power. ENWW Changing Power Management Settings...
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has elapsed. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. Tap the Battery Power tab or the External Power tab. Select the desired backlight options.
Installing and Removing Programs To install programs on your HP iPAQ: Use the mini-USB synchronization cable to connect your HP iPAQ to a personal computer. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program you want to install. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation.
Opening and Closing Programs You do not need to exit a program to open another or to conserve memory. The system manages memory automatically. To open a program, tap Start, then tap the desired program from the list. If you don't see the desired program, tap Start >...
Changing the Device Name To get detailed information: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. ▲ The Version tab displays important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed. The device name is used to identify your HP iPAQ in the following situations: ●...
Setting Alarms Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
Shortcut Menus A shortcut menu appears when you tap and hold an item. The menu displays the most common commands for the specific item. For example, you can delete an appointment or send an e-mail message to a contact by using commands on a shortcut menu. To use a shortcut menu, tap and hold the item.
Creating and Assigning a Category In the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks programs, you can use categories to help you organize and group appointments, contacts, and tasks. From the program, tap an existing item or create a new one. Do one of the following: ●...
Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List You can scroll through items in a list by rolling the scroll wheel or by using the soft keys on the screen of your HP iPAQ. To change the speed at which scrolling with the soft keys occurs: Tap Start >...
Changing the Display of the Work Week You can customize the calendar so a work week starts on Sunday or Monday and continues from five to seven days. To change the display of the work week: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu >...
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments To automatically turn on a reminder for all new appointments: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > Options > Appointments tab. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. Set the time for the reminder to alert you. Tap OK.
Updating an Appointment To update an appointment on the calendar: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap the appointment, then tap Edit to make the changes. Tap OK. ENWW Updating an Appointment...
Canceling an Appointment When you delete an appointment in Calendar on your HP iPAQ, it is also deleted on your personal computer the next time you synchronize. If the appointment has not been synchronized with a personal computer, it is deleted only from your HP iPAQ. Tap Start >...
Changing Contact Information Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact. Tap Menu > Edit and enter the changes. When finished, tap OK. To include a nickname, title, and more, for an existing contact in the contact list, tap the name of the contact, then tap Menu >...
Copying a Contact Tap Start > Contacts. Tap and hold the desired contact. Tap Copy Contact. Tap the copy of the contact. Tap Menu > Edit. Change the contact information as needed and tap OK. NOTE The displayed category is automatically assigned to the new contact. Chapter 7 Contacts ENWW...
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact you want to send a message to. Tap the address you want to send a message to. Tap the account you want to send the message from. NOTE To quickly add a contact's address to a new message, tap the To, Cc, or Bcc line, and tap Menu >...
Adding and Removing a Picture To add a picture to contact information: Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact. Tap Menu > Edit. Tap Picture. Tap the picture you want to add. To remove a picture from contact information: Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact.
Working with the Contact List There are several ways to use and customize the contact list. Here are a few tips on how to make it work for you. Tap Start > Contacts. In the contact list, do any of the following: ●...
Writing a Note Tap Start > Programs > Notes. NOTE Writing must be selected as the default input mode. In the note list, tap New. Write the text on the screen. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list. To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing.
Converting a Handwritten Note to Typed Text NOTE Some text entry methods are not supported in all languages. In addition, some languages may support alternate text entry methods. There may be times when you want to convert a handwritten note to typed text for easier readability. To do this: Tap Start >...
Creating a Copy of a Note To create a copy of a note: Tap Start > Programs > Notes. Use the scroll wheel to select the note you want to copy. Tap Menu > Create Copy. A copy of the note appears in the note list. For more details, refer to the on-screen Help, tap Start >...
Using Secure Digital (SD) Cards Use optional SD cards for: ● Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ● Adding functionality to your HP iPAQ–for example, with an SD input/output (SDIO) card NOTE SD cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ. To locate information about SD cards, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.
Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card To install an SD card into the SD slot on your HP iPAQ: Locate the SD slot on your HP iPAQ. Remove the protective plastic card. Insert the SD card into the SD slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the SD slot. NOTE If the SD card is not recognized, follow the card manufacturer's instructions to install it.
Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card To remove an SD card from the SD slot on your HP iPAQ: Close all programs that are using the SD card. Remove the card from the SD slot by lightly pushing down on the card to unlock it. When the card disengages and pops up, pull it from the SD slot.
Viewing Content of a Secure Digital (SD) Card Use File Explorer to view the files that are located on the optional SD card. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. Tap the Up soft key at the bottom of the screen, then select the Storage Card folder to see a list of files and folders.
Copying (or Transferring) Files You can copy (transfer) files to and from the computer using Explore in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer. To copy (transfer) files: Connect your HP iPAQ to the personal computer via the mini-USB synchronization cable. On the personal computer, select Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. Select Explore.
Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips How you manage the cost of synchronizing wirelessly from your HP iPAQ depends on your priorities. Do this Reduce network connection or data transfer costs Increase the time between scheduled synchronizations, or synchronize manually. Check the details of your rate plan. Extend battery life Schedule synchronization less frequently or synchronize manually.
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap the task you want to set start and due dates for. Tap Edit and do one or both of the following: ● Tap Starts to enter a start date for the task. ●...
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap Menu > Options. Select the Show start and due dates check box. Tap OK. Chapter 11 Tasks ENWW...
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that show on the Today screen. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. Tap the Items tab, then select the Tasks check box.
Marking a Task as Completed To mark a task as completed: Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. In the task list, select the check box next to the task you want to mark as completed. To mark an open task as completed: Tap Edit.
System Specifications NOTE Not all models described are available in all regions. For more information on specifications for your particular model, on your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Asset Viewer. System Feature Description Processor Samsung SC32442 Processor 400 MHz Operating System Microsoft®...
Physical Specifications Metric Length 4.02 in. 102.0 mm Width 2.5 in. 63.5 mm Depth 0.689 in. 17.5 mm Weight 4.48 oz 127 g ENWW Physical Specifications...
Operating Environment Metric Temperature Operating 32° to 104° F 0° to 40° C Nonoperating -4° to 140° F -20° to 60° C Relative Humidity Operating up to 90% up to 90% Nonoperating up to 90% up to 90% Maximum Altitude Operating 15,000 ft 4,572 m...
Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have questions about the product that are not related to this declaration, write to Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, TX 77269-2000...
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If this product has telecommunications functionality, it also complies with the essential requirements of the following EU Directive: ● R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product.
Products with 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN Devices France L'utilisation de cet equipement (2.4GHz wireless LAN) est soumise à certaines restrictions : cet equipement peut être utilisé à l'interieur d'un batiment en utilisant toutes les frequences de 2400 a 2483.5MHz (Chaine 1–13). Pour une utilisation en environnement exterieur, vous devez utiliser les frequences comprises entre 2454 a 2483.5-MHz (Chaine 10–13).
Equipment Warning WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet or unplugging the synchronization cable from the host computer.
Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline. Chapter 13 Regulatory Notices ENWW...
Medical Electronic Equipment If you have a medical condition that requires you to use a pacemaker, hearing aid, or any type of medical electronic equipment, consult the manufacturer of the equipment to determine if the medical equipment is shielded from RF energy. Turn off your HP iPAQ in health care facilities or hospitals when there are posted restrictions requiring you to do so.
Wireless Notices In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this device, please ask for authorization to use it prior to turning it on. U.S.
Korean Notice French Acoustics Warning WARNING! Listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume for long periods can damage your hearing. In order to reduce the risk of hearing loss, decrease the amount of time listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume. HP recommends that you use the headset, part number 430219, manufactured by Plantronics, included with your HP iPAQ.
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Index Symbols/Numerics clock disposal notices 2.4-GHz wireless LAN setting alarms 44 battery 85 devices 85 closing programs 42 Connections European Union notices 83 advanced proxy settings 9 alarms automatic connection setting 44 choice 7 Federal Communications attachments changing an intranet URL 6 Commission adding to messages 30 connecting to intranets 5...
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operating system Taiwan notice 92 meeting requests viewing information 36 receiving by e-mail 28 organizing appointments, contacts, tasks messaging and tasks 46 marking as completed 76 adding attachments to Outlook e-mail setting display options 75 messages 30 folders 26 setting start and due dates 73 composing messages 30 owner information showing start and due...