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• Turn Off IR – Set the device to receive incoming infrared beams
manually. On the Today screen, tap the Start > Settings >
Connections tab > Beam, then uncheck the Receive all
incoming beams check box.
HP also offers a variety of accessories to keep your HP iPAQ charged when
you are out of the office for extended time periods. These include a vehicle
adapter and a battery charger.
For more information, refer to the Additional Product Information located on
the Getting Started CD.
Synchronization
Microsoft ActiveSync software, located on the Getting Started CD, allows
your HP iPAQ and your personal computer to communicate with each other.
For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync on your
personal computer before you connect your HP iPAQ to your computer.
Use Microsoft ActiveSync to:
• Synchronize information between your HP iPAQ and up to two
computers or one server so that you have the latest information in all
locations.
• Change synchronization settings and the synchronization schedule.
• Copy files between your device and computer.
• Install applications on your HP iPAQ.
• Synchronize links.
• Send and receive e-mail.
• Request meetings.
Synchronizing your HP iPAQ with your personal computer allows you to
keep the same information (such as calendar, contacts, and e-mails) on both
units, making it available when you work on your personal computer or
when you take your HP iPAQ on the go. There are several ways to
synchronize your HP iPAQ with your personal computer:
• Mini-USB synchronization cable
• Bluetooth
• Infrared
To synchronize your HP iPAQ and your personal computer using the mini-
USB synchronization cable:
1. Be sure ActiveSync 4.1 or greater is installed on your personal
computer.
2. Plug the USB end of the synchronization cable into your
personal computer.
3. Connect the mini-USB end on the synchronization cable to the
universal sync connector on the bottom of your HP iPAQ.
CCAUTION To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC Adapter,
check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them.
Synchronization begins automatically.
4. Click Next on the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen.
5. Perform one of the following:
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