Hard reset on iPAQ 3975

[herblu]

Hi,

Does anyone know how to hard reset on iPAQ 3975?

Drain the power is one way. I have been waiting the power to go away completely for two days. So I would like to know is there any quick way to hard reset it.

Thanks,
Herb

[AnswerDude]

From Hp;
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/askkcs/abg/951_0_7440248_3430794.html

Hardware reset:
WARNING: A hardware reset is data destructive and will cause all data to be lost.
Data that has been written to the iPAQ File Store, and Contact/Appointment information if the permanent option is selected in Permanent PIM, is maintained following a full reset. For all other data, users must restore their data from a Compact Flash or PC ActiveSync backup after performing a full reset.

1) Remove external AC adapter and expansion packs
2)Turn handheld on
3) Press and hold two outside application buttons
* One closest to left-hand edge -and- one closest to right-hand edge
* Application buttons number 1 (Calendar) and 4 (iPAQ Task)
4) Insert stylus into unit (soft) reset button at bottom of iPAQ
5) Press and hold button for 5 seconds
6) Release all the above keys/buttons in any sequence
7) To reactivate iPAQ, insert stylus into unit (soft) reset button and depress for 1 second. May also simply connect iPAQ to AC adapter.