Performing a Hard Reset
NOTE: Back up all your data before performing a hard reset.
Before performing a hard reset, you can save all your data in iPAQ File Store and then perform a hard reset. After performing a hard reset, you can reinstall the applications on the iPAQ device. Follow the steps provided in the following sections.
Step 1: Checking memory availability in iPAQ File Store folder
Save all the important programs and files in the iPAQ File Store folder before you perform a hard reset. Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder, it is a good idea to determine how much memory is available in the folder.
Follow these steps to view the available memory in iPAQ File Store folder.
- Tap Start > Settings > System > Memory > Storage Card .
- Select iPAQ File Store from the list.
Step 2: Saving files and programs in iPAQ File Store folder
Follow these steps to save files to iPAQ File Store folder:
- Copy all the files to be saved to the iPAQ File Store folder.
- Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer > My HP iPAQ > iPAQ File Store .
- Tap Edit > Paste .
CAUTION: iPAQ File Store might contain a special folder called hp to store system files. Do not save new files or modify existing files in the hp folder.
Step 3: Performing hard reset
Follow these steps to perform a hard reset of the device.
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Hold the
Record ,
Start/Windows ,
OK buttons at the same time and and then using the stylus, press and release the
Reset button.
Figure 2: Buttons used to perform hard reset
1 - Record
2 - Start/Windows
3 - OK
4 - Reset
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Continue holding the Record , Start/Windows , and OK buttons.
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A Clean Boot message displays indicating successful restoration of factory settings on your device.
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