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Resetting the iPAQ 110 / 111 Series Pocket PCs
 
iPAQ 110 Series Pocket PC   

There are two types of Windows Mobile Pocket PC resets: Soft Resets and Hard Resets. 

A Soft Reset stops all active (or open) programs and "reboots" the device. When the Pocket PC powers back up, you'll start with all programs closed and the unit will be ready to use. The Soft Reset is intended to reset the Pocket PC if it is malfunctioning or has become bogged down.

The iPAQ 110 Series Pocket PCs can be soft reset by pressing the tiny recessed button on the right-hand side of the unit.
                                                                                                      
A Hard Reset, sometimes called a Factory Reset, wipes the system and returns the iPAQ to its factory specs; in effect returning it to the state it was in when you first purchased it. All data entered, preferences set or software installed on the iPAQ after purchase will be lost after a hard reset and will have to transferred or reinstalled via ActiveSync / Windows Mobile Device Center.
     

The iPAQ 110 Series Pocket PC can be hard reset by pressing and holding a series of hardware buttons on the exterior of the device. 

iPAQ 110 Classic Pocket PC Hard Reset Procedsure

First, power the iPAQ on.  Next, press and hold the Windows, OK and Recording shortcut buttons (1 in the diagram above).  Finally, while still holding the three shortcut buttons, press and release the tiny reset button on the right-hand side of the unit with a stylus or other small object (2 in the diagram above).  Once you release the reset button, a screen should appear reading CLEAN BOOT in green text.

The Hard Reset is complete!

 
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