Compaq iPAQ H3800 - Manual (Page 11)

iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide 11
Getting Acquainted
I cannot keep my battery charged
Always keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to a universal cradle or AC adapter
when you are not using it
In the backlight settings slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power
I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
is connected to the universal cradle
1. Make sure the universal cradle is plugged into an outlet
2. Make sure the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is pushed firmly into the
universal cradle
3. Determine if the unit is fully charged.
The charge light does not blink when the unit is fully charged.
From the Start menu, tap Settings
Tap System
Tap Power
The backlight keeps turning off
The backlight turns off to conserve power
On the Battery Power tab, change the time the backlight stays on and choose to have the
backlight turn on when you touch the screen or push a button
My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs
Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1. Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2. Press the switch for 1 second
I forgot my password
Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if you perform a hard reset.
1. Press and hold the two outside application buttons
2. Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
3. Press the switch for 5 seconds
4. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch
and press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC
adapter