Palm I705 Handbook - Page 43

CHAPTER 4 Using Wireless Features Your handheld is wirelessly enabled so that you can use it, like a cellular phone, to transmit and receive information over the airwaves. To use the wireless features, you must first register for a wireless account and activate your handheld. See Getting Started with the Palm™ i705 Handheld for details. After registration and activatation, you can quickly access Internet information from the MyPalm™ portal application and additional web clipping applications. You can also use your wireless account to send and receive e-mail. See Chapter 15 for details. Whenever you use the wireless features of your handheld, please observe the guidelines or prohibitions on the use of wireless devices in your current location. For example, when you are on an airplane, do not turn on your radio at times when government or airline regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones. You can, of course, use all other applications of your handheld in accordance with airline regulations for electronic devices. Using the Wireless button The Wireless button has two functions: s Press the button to open the MyPalm application where you can easily access the Internet information. s Press and hold the button for one second to access the Wireless Preferences screen where you can turn on or off the radio. Turning on the radio To send and receive information and receive notifications, the radio needs to be turned on. Use the Wireless Preferences screen to turn the radio on or off, or to schedule radio coverage. You can open the Wireless Preferences screen in multiple ways: s Press and hold down the Wireless button for one second. s Tap the Applications icon , tap the Prefs icon , tap the pick list in the upper- right corner, and then tap Wireless. 33