Quick iPAQ Usage Guide

This guide covers some common features and questions with the standard Rose-Hulman image on the iPAQ 5450s.

Changing wireless networks

The iPAQs are configured to use the VPN on wireless networks by default. If you are going to use a non-RHIT wireless network, you'll want to change this.

  1. Tap Start -> Settings -> Connections -> Connections -> Advanced -> Select Network -> Exceptions
  2. When switching to another wireless network: Tap and hold on the */* and tap Delete
  3. When returning to the RHIT wireless network: Tap Add new URL and enter */*

Syncing with Exchange (Setting up ActiveSync on the iPAQ)

  1. Tap Start -> ActiveSync -> Tools -> Options -> Server -> Options
  2. Enter your username, clear the password field, and then enter your password
  3. Tap OK twice in the upper right
  4. Tap Sync. It may take your iPAQ a few minutes to sync up the first time
By default, this will sync your Contacts, Calendar, and Inbox from Exchange. Keep in mind that any changes to these items on your iPAQ will be sent back to the server (on your next sync). You will have to open ActiveSync and tap Sync to get new updates to your iPAQ (they do not sync automatically).

General wireless network troubleshooting

  1. Start by turning off the wireless card by tapping Start -> iPAQ Wireless -> iPAQ Wireless -> WLAN
  2. This should set WLAN to be orange. Wait 10 seconds, then tap WLAN again (should turn green)
  3. Watch the indicator led on the upper left of the iPAQ. It should start as orange, and then turn green
  4. If the indicator led does not turn on or you are still unable to use the wireless network, soft-reset the iPAQ by pushing the recessed button on the bottom right edge of the iPAQ with the stylus
  5. If you are still having wireless issue after this, turn off the iPAQ, remove it from its sleeve, and remove the battery for 10 seconds
  6. Put the battery back in and try wireless again. If problems still persist, come to the Help Desk.

What to do if your iPAQ runs out of battery life

  1. Start by connecting your iPAQ to power (either with the cradle or adapter)
  2. Wait 15-30 minutes, and then press the soft-reset button on the bottom right edge of the iPAQ with the stylus
  3. The iPAQ should power on at this point. It is recommended that you let the iPAQ charge at least another 90 minutes before continuing
  4. With the iPAQ decently recharged, tap Start -> Programs -> iPAQ Backup -> Restore -> Restore -> Start
  5. This will reload your iPAQ in 5-10 minutes. After the restore is complete, perform the soft-reset as instructed

The wireless network may need to be reconfigured at this point.

  1. Tap Start -> File Explorer -> iPAQ File Store -> iPAQ Backup -> RHIT WEP Key
  2. Double tap (to select the entire key), tap and hold on the WEP key, and then tap Copy
  3. Tap OK in the upper right, then the X. Tap Start -> iPAQ Wireless -> iPAQ Wireless -> WLAN (to turn it green)
  4. A window should popup in a few seconds asking which wireless network to connect to, select RHIT
  5. A second later a window asking for the WEP Key will appear. Tap and hold within the box and tap paste. Wireless should now be functional again