A "soft" reset clears all open programs and basically reboots the Pocket PC. When the Pocket PC powers back up, you'll start with all programs closed and the device 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 sometimes necessary after some software is installed.

The iPAQ can be soft reset by pressing the tiny recessed button on the bottom of the unit.

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 can be hard reset by pressing the tiny recessed button on the bottom of the unit while simultaneously pressing the two outer shortcut buttons on the front of the unit. Hold all three while the screen fades and then 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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