Pocket PC Setup

General information for specific devices (e.g., how to perform a reset):

Starting point for setup:

After soft reset
After hard reset (or on a brand-new device)

Setup After a Soft Reset

There shouldn't be any additional set-up required after a soft reset, however, if folks have been playing with the unit, then settings may no longer be set to the defaults. So, it is probably best to start over and configure from a hard reset.

Setup After a Hard Reset (or on a Brand-New Device)

Turn unit on.
- iPAQ 6315
  - If unit will not turn on, then check sliding lock on battery compartment on the back of the unit (see picture below). If it is unlocked (showing red), then using the stylus, slide it to the left to lock the unit (will show green when locked).
- iPAQ 5550
  - Check charge by plugging into charger. If charging light does not come on, then units battery may be fully drained and it will not charge until reset:
    - Perform soft-reset on device and place in charger
    - If charging indicator still does not light, then backup battery may be fully drained as well.
    - Leave unit in charger for several minutes to recharge backup battery -- indicator light will still not be on -- then perform soft-reset again and resume charging.
Wait for unit to complete booting.
- iPAQ 5550
  - Screen displays iPAQ logo and progress bar as it boots
- iPAQ 6315
  - Screen displays T-Mobile logo and a progress bar as it boots
Complete the Pocket PC Tutorial by following on-screen instructions.
- iPAQ 5550 and 6315 (Pocket PC 2003 OS)
  - Align screen; click on targets to calibrate screen and stylus.
  - Stylus
  - Pop-up Menus; cut-and-paste an appointment.
  - Location; set time zone to "GMT-5 Eastern US".
  - Complete; tap screen to continue
  - Skip Ads by clicking on screen to continue
- iPAQ rx1950
  - Align
  - Location
  - Stylus
  - Pop-up Menus
  - Password (skip)
  - Complete
Configure WiFi (802.11b) networking
- iPAQ 5550
  - Select "iPAQ Wireless" from the Start menu.
  - Enable wireless networking by clicking on the WLAN icon.
- iPAQ 6315
  - Select "iPAQ Wireless" from the Start menu; or icon in bottom-right of Today screen
  - Disable the Cellular (GPRS) network by clicking on the top, phone icon.
  - Enable the WiFi (802.11b) network by clicking on the middle, WiFi icon.
  - Once Enabled (icon turns yellow first, don't need to wait for it to turn green) click on Settings
    - In the "Networks to access" drop-down menu select "Only access points".
    - Un-check "Automatically connect to non-preferred networks" [default state?]
- iPAQ rx1950
Configure power settings.
- iPAQ 5550
- iPAQ 6315
  - From the Start menu, select "Settings".
  - Select the "System" tab near the bottom of the screen.
  - Click on the "Power" icon; you may need to scroll down to reach it.
  - Select the "Standby" tab near the bottom of the screen.
  - Adjust the "Standby Period" slider to 96 hours.
  - Select the "Advanced" tab.
  - Set the device to turn off if not used for 5 minutes, when running on battery power.
  - Set the device to not turn off if running on external power by un-checking the box under "On external power".
- iPAQ rx1950
Bookmark server URL in IE for easier access as a Favorite.
- site is http://192.168.1.2, however, currently can only do this at Angell Hall and system is set-up. Will have to set-up a mini-network and server at this address in CCL, as you cannot bookmark a page you cannot visit.

Other things to consider for the future:
- Turn off unused menus. Start --> Settings -->
- Display today screen. [What is the default? Looks like minimum is 1 hour.]
- Disable sound.
  - iPAQ 5550
  - iPAQ 6315
    - Right-click on speaker icon in task bar at top of screen.
    - Select "Off" in pop-up Volume menu.
  - iPAQ rx1950
- Power
  - On battery, turn off after so many minutes. [What is the default? Probably should set to 5 minutes or more to enable discussion without having to turn unit back on.]
  - Enable USB charging, if we are going that route. [What is difference between fast and slow charge? Can we fast-charge on a powered USB hub in the carts?]