Task Manager
The task manager allows you to view all the tasks that are currently running on your iPAQ. You can
switch between tasks, end a task, or end all tasks. The amount of memory used by each task is included
in the Task Manager list.
To open the Task Manager, press Start
, tap Tools > Task Manager.
To… Do This…
Close a program
Tap the program, and then tap End Task.
Open a program that is running in the memory
Tap the program, and then tap Menu >
Switch To.
Close all open programs
Tap Menu > End All Tasks.
View all programs running in the memory
Tap Menu > View > Applications.
View all processes running in the memory
Tap Menu > View > Processes.
NOTE: You cannot end running processes.
Change the sorting order
Tap Menu > Sort By, and then tap
Memory, CPU, or Name.
TIP: You can also tap the column name at
the top to sort.
Refresh the list
Tap Menu > Refresh.
Close Task Manager
Tap Menu > Exit.
NOTE: Programs running in the background are not displayed in the Task Manager list. These
programs use processor power and memory.
TIP: If your iPAQ appears sluggish or slow, open the Task Manager and close applications not in use.
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