HP 2490 - Manual

Created by Polk County Schools Help Desk 519-8042 or 51586
Updated: 07/24/08
PDA WIRELESS PATCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR HP IPAQ 2490
Windows Mobility 5.0
The following documentation provides a step by step set of directions for the process of updating and
installing patches the HP IPAQ 2490B PDA. Your administrator was given the PDA by either the STS
or Professional Development departments.
Although the PDA, in the original configuration, will allow the user to connect to most wireless access
points, like “Hot Spots”, non-secured or secured connections, these patches must be installed to allow
the user to connect to the Polk County wireless systems (pcsb b-g).
You must perform this patching process on the administrator’s computer where the PDA is
currently connected through the USB cable and cradle.
The steps in this patching process are as follows:
1. Download PDA Wireless Patch Files to Desktop - Step #1
2. Performing a HARD reset on the PDA and Initial Setup after reset – Step #3
3. Copying Files, Configuring the Menu on the PDA, Installing the Daylight Savings Time Patch –
Step #7
4. Installing the Wireless Patch – Step #10
5. Running the REG EDIT Patch – Step #13
6. Setting Up the Proxy Setting – Step #19
7. Initial Login to the Network – Step #23
Additional Software Installation
There is now an Adobe Reader for Windows Mobility.
Click the link to download.
http://www.polk-fl.net/staff/technology/helpdesk/AdbeRdr20_ppc_enu.exe
When the download is complete, double click on the icon and follow the installation directions.
Using the Proxy Settings
The Polk county Wireless requires the use of a Proxy address. If you attempt to connect at home
or in a location OTHER than a school facility, you have to UNCHECK the proxy settings.
To access the Proxy Settings for the PDA:
Tap START>SETTINGS>CONNECTIONS TABCONNECTIONS>EDIT or SETUP MY
PROXY SERVER
PROXY ADDRESS: 204.122.254.9 PORT: 2804