HP ipaq hw6500 User Manual

Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger

Using the Stylus

Your HP iPAQ comes with a stylus that you should use to tap or write on 

your screen. 

NOTE:  Use the stylus to tap and write on the screen, and use your fingers 

to press the Power button, application buttons on the bottom of the 

device, and the camera’s on-screen shutter button.

CAUTION:  To prevent damage to your HP iPAQ screen, never use 

any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an 

approved replacement to tap or write on the screen. If you lose or break 

your stylus, you can order extras at 

You can perform three basic actions using the stylus:
Tap—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the stylus after 

you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse 

on your computer.

Ring Tones 

Select different sounds to notify you of incoming calls.

Settings

Obtain quick access to settings for the backlight, 

clock, memory, power, regional settings, Today 

screen, password, sounds and notifications, etc.

Tasks

Keep track of your to-do list.

Terminal Services Client

Log onto your computer and use all the programs 

available on that computer from your HP iPAQ 

(Windows 2000 and XP or later).

Windows Media Player 10 Mobile Play digital audio and video files in Windows Media 

or MP3 format on your device. 

Microsoft Pocket PC Software

Functions

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