How to Connect an HP iPaq 2003 to a Desktop PC

A standard USB connector, which transmits iPAQ data faster than an older serial connection.

The HP iPAQ is a pocket PC introduced in 2003 with two types of connection ports for hooking up to a desktop PC. The iPAQ docking station is equipped with a USB port and a serial port for older computers that do not have USB connections. The iPAQ is designed to communicate with computers running a Windows operating system. The connection takes less than a minute once the software is installed. All necessary cables and the docking station come with the iPAQ.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with CD-ROM drive

Instructions

1. Load the software CD-ROM that comes with the iPAQ into the computer's disc drive and close the drive tray.

2. Click the onscreen prompt buttons to install the software, pausing at Step 6 and the message "Get Connected."

3. Connect the iPAQ universal cradle (docking station) to an electrical outlet with the DC power adapter. The round jack for the adapter plug is on the rear of the cradle.

4. Connect the iPAQ universal cradle to a port on the computer using either the supplied USB or serial cable, but not both.

5. Slide the bottom of the iPAQ into the cradle with the iPAQ screen facing forward until the pocket PC seats in the cradle. The computer will detect the device and display a message that the iPAQ is connected.

6. Complete the software installation by clicking the prompt buttons.

References

• Pocket PC Central: HP iPAQ Product Reviews and Specifications
• HP: iPAQ Pocekt PC Reference Guide