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HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 and h4300 Series - Charging the Battery
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Because most of the applications and data you install on
your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you need to reinstall
them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed
from the unit for extended periods of time.
You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ
File Store folder because they are saved in nonvolatile memory. |
Battery Saving Tip
: Leave your iPAQ Pocket PC connected to
AC power at all times when you’re not using it.
Charging with the AC Adapter
The standard AC adapter works in any household outlet. You can
also purchase one that works in your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or
a 12-volt power outlet.
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Use only HP recommended AC adapters. |
To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC adapter: Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Insert the AC adapter plug into the charging adapter.
Insert the charging adapter into the bottom of the iPAQ
Pocket PC. | CAUTION:
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To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the AC
Adapter, check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them. |
Figure 1: Charging with AC Adapter
1 - AC adapter
2 - Charging adapter
When the power indicator on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC
turns solid amber, the unit is fully charged and you can
disconnect the AC Adapter. The approximate time to fully
charge a unit is four hours.
Charging with the Desktop Cradle and
AC Adapter
Use the Desktop Cradle to:
To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the desktop cradle: Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet and connect
the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the
desktop cradle.
Connect the USB cradle cable into the appropriate port on the desktop PC.
Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle and push firmly to seat it. | CAUTION:
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To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the cradle,
check to be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC and cradle connectors are properly
aligned before pushing the Pocket PC into the cradle. |
Figure 2: Charging with desktop cradle
1 - Connect the USB cradle cable into the desktop PC
2 - Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle
3 - Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet
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NOTE:
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The amber charge light on the iPAQ Pocket PC blinks while
the battery is recharging and turns solid (nonblinking) when the
battery is fully charged. |
Charging a spare battery
Battery Saving Tip
: To ensure you always have battery power
available, invest in an extra Standard Battery or Extended
Battery. These batteries can be charged in the Desktop
Cradle. To purchase an extra battery, refer to the HP Web site
at www.hp.com/products/pocketpc.
To charge an extra battery in the Desktop Cradle: Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet and connect
the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the
desktop cradle.
Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the
connectors lined up on the lower right, and push the left
side of the battery into place.
When the Battery Light on the front of the Desktop Cradle is amber, the battery is charging. When the light is green, the
battery is completely charged and ready to use. Figure 3: Charging a spare battery
1 - AC adapter
2 - Battery
3 - Desktop cradle
4 - Battery light
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