How to Change the H/PC Device Name

 Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
Article ID: Q162573
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SUMMARY

The device name of your Handheld PC (H/PC) is the name for your H/PC that is displayed during an infrared connection to another H/PC. This article describes how to change the device name of your H/PC.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the device name of your H/PC, follow these steps:

  1. Tap the Start button, tap Settings, and then double-tap Communications.

  2. On the Device Name tab, type the new device name for your H/PC in the Device Name box.

    NOTE: The new device name should contain no spaces and should be no more than 15 characters in length.

  3. Tap OK.

Additional query words: hand held
Keywords : handheld wince kbhowto
Version : 1.00
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
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