Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Reset IPaq 100 Series ( 110 / 112 / 114 / 116 )

Performing a Normal (Soft) Reset on a iPAQ 110 / 112 / 114 / 116

A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a soft reset or a limited reset. A normal reset stops all running applications but does not erase any programs or saved data.

Caution be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a normal reset since a normal reset erases all unsaved data.

  1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the side of the HP iPAQ.
  2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.


Performing a Hard (Full) Reset on a iPAQ 110 / 112 / 114 / 116

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM. A full reset deactivates the battery the power button does not function until the battery is reactivated.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your iPAQ pocket PC returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

  1. Press and hold the Windows, Ok and Record Buttons.
  2. Whilst holding these buttons, press and release the reset button on the side of the device.
  3. Release the Windows, Ok and Record Buttons, the device should now restart with a green "Clean Boot" message.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

IPAQ Reset for iPAQ 200 Enterprise Handheld Series (210, 211, 212, 214, 216)

Performing a Normal (Soft) Reset on a iPAQ 210 / 211 / 212 / 214 / 216

A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a soft reset or a limited reset. A normal reset stops all running applications but does not erase any programs or saved data.

Caution be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a normal reset since a normal reset erases all unsaved data.

  1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the side of the HP iPAQ.
  2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.

Performing a Hard (Full) Reset on a iPAQ 210 / 211 / 212 / 214 / 216

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM. A full reset deactivates the battery the power button does not function until the battery is reactivated.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your iPAQ pocket PC returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

  1. 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
  2. Continue holding the Record , Start/Windows , and OK buttons.
  3. A Clean Boot message displays indicating successful restoration of factory settings on your device.

IPAQ Reset for iPAQ 600 Business Navigator Series (610, 610c, 612, 612c, 614c)

" IPAQ presently refers to a Pocket PC and personal digital assistant first unveiled by Compaq in April 2000 "

Here are a Ipaq's Soft and Hard Reset's

RESET iPAQ 600 Business Navigator Series (610, 610c, 612, 612c, 614c)

Performing a Normal (Soft) Reset on a iPAQ 610 / 610c / 612 / 612c / 614c

A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a soft reset or a limited reset. A normal reset stops all running applications but does not erase any programs or saved data.

Caution be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a normal reset since a normal reset erases all unsaved data.

  1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of the HP iPAQ.
  2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.


Performing a Hard (Full) Reset on a iPAQ 610 / 610c / 612 / 612c / 614c

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs and data from RAM. A full reset deactivates the battery the power button does not function until the battery is reactivated.

Caution if you perform a full reset, your iPAQ pocket PC returns to its default settings and looses all information that is not recorded in ROM.

Press the power button to turn off the HP iPAQ.

Press and hold the Voice Commander button on the left panel of your HP iPAQ and the power button at the same time.


Hold the buttons for 2 seconds and hit the soft reset button at the bottom of the HP iPAQ.


A Clean Boot message displays, indicating successful restoration of factory settings on your HP iPAQ.

iPAQ 600 Series Button Locations