A soft reset stops all open programs and "reboots" the Pocket PC. 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. This reset is also be necessary after some software is installed.

The iPAQ 1900 Series Pocket PCs can be soft reset by pressing the tiny recessed button on the left-hand side of the unit. There is a reset nib in the stylus that can be found by unscrewing its top.

A hard reset wipes the RAM and returns the Pocket PC to its factory specs. In effect, after the hard reset, the Pocket PC will be just as it was when you purchased it.

All data entered, preferences set or software installed on the Pocket PC after purchase will be lost after a hard reset and will have to transferred or reinstalled via ActiveSync.

The iPAQ 1900 Series Pocket PCs can be hard reset by pressing and holding the power button at the top of the unit while simultaneously pressing and holding tiny recessed reset button on the left-hand side of the unit. Make sure that you press and hold the power button before pressing and holding the reset button. Keep both buttons pressed for several seconds until the screen fades. Turn the unit back on. The iPAQ will now be as it was when it left the factory and you can start fresh.

Note: The iPAQ 1945 & 1940 Pocket PCs have a feature called "iPAQ File Store" that allows some data and programs to be stored in the Flash ROM. If you have used this file store option, a hard reset will not erase this data.

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