Palm M100 Getting Started Guide
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Getting Started with the Palm™ m100 Handheld - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 2
adapters: 25-pin serial adapter (for use with Windows computers), Macintosh serial adapter, USB adapter (for use with Windows or Macintosh computers). To order a HotSync cable adapter, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 3
Chapter 1: Get Started Your Palm m100 handheld 1 Installing batteries 2 Setting up your handheld 3 Installing Palm Desktop software 3 Connecting the HotSync cable 4 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer ......5 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh 6 Synchronizing - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 4
Asked Questions I don't see anything on my handheld screen 37 I can't complete a HotSync operation 38 Troubleshooting communication problems 38 Troubleshooting data synchronization problems 40 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 41 Page iv Getting Started with the Palm™ m100 Handheld - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 5
tasks a due date in To Do List; and jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad. To keep your data extra safe, you can synchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop organizer software on your Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a backup copy. Your Palm m100 handheld IR port Exchange - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 6
so that it is flush with the back of your handheld and "clicks" into position. Important: Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly into place. When changing the batteries, replace them immediately. The built-in backup power maintains - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 7
still need to complete this process to install HotSync Manager, conduit software, and other features of Palm Desktop software. Important: If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, See "Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld" in Chapter 4 for instructions before you complete the steps in - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 8
device connected to your computer If your computer does not have a dedicated serial port available, or the cable does not fit your computer, you can order the following HotSync cable adapters from: http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras 25-pin serial Macintosh serial USB Page 4 Get Started - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 9
. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to the HotSync cable. Important: For users outside the United States, choose the same language for Palm Desktop software and your handheld. Choosing a language that - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 10
the Palm Desktop Installer icon. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. For information about how to use Palm Desktop software, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM. Page - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 11
operation, see Chapter 4 in this guide for suggestions. 1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable. 2. Press the HotSync button ™ on the cable. HotSync button 3. When the Users dialog box appears, select the user name you entered when you installed Palm Desktop software. Your user name serves as - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 12
m100 handheld to your computer, installed the Palm Desktop software, and performed your first HotSync operation. There are several places you can find information on how to use your handheld and Palm Desktop software: s This guide, Getting Started with the Palm™ m100 Handheld, provides instructions - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 13
There are several ways to enter data into your handheld: the onscreen keyboards, Graffiti® writing, Note Pad, Palm™ Desktop software, an external keyboard accessory, and importing data. Entering data with the onscreen keyboards 1. Open any application (such as Address Book). 2. Tap any record, or - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 14
text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the handheld screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate worth taking a few minutes to learn. 1. Open any application (except Note Pad). 2. Tap any record, or tap New Install the Graffiti writing game, Giraffe, to practice writing. Page 10 Enter Data - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 15
information in Palm Desktop software. 3. Perform a HotSync® operation. See "Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation" in Chapter 1 for details. Entering data using an external keyboard You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on your handheld and type - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 16
Page 12 Enter Data - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 17
conditions make it difficult to see the information on your handheld, you can use the backlight and contrast control to adjust your screen. Using the backlight 1. Press the power button for about two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns on. 2. Press the power button for about two - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 18
Jose replaces Saratoga. To accept the word, tap the next field. 4. After you finish entering information, tap Done. Tip: You can also import a database into Palm™ Desktop software and transfer it to your handheld during the next HotSync® operation. See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 19
Menu icon . 3. Tap Record, and then tap Delete Address. Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 4. Tap OK. Tip: You can also delete an entry by opening the Address Entry Details dialog - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 20
lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of "event" associated with a time and date. Creating an event 1. Press the Date Book application button on your handheld. 2. Select the date you want for the event. Previous week Next week Previous year Next year Tap a day in the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 21
Creating an untimed event You can also schedule events in your Date Book that occur on a particular date but have no specific start or end times, such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. These are referred to as "untimed events." Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times, marked - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 22
you select Month and enter the number 2, the event repeats every other month. 6. To specify an end date, tap the End on pick list and tap Choose Date. Use the date picker to select an end date. 7. Tap OK. A repeat icon appears to the far right of the event. Rescheduling an event 1. Tap the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 23
Changing the Date Book view In addition to displaying the time list for a specific day, you can also display a whole week, a month, or an agenda. s Tap a Do List items Agenda View icon Tip: You can also press the Date Book application button repeatedly to display the next view. Chapter 3 Page 19 - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 24
and all future event items and resets the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date. Deletes all occurrences of the repeating event. Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 25
you have to do. A record in To Do List is called an "item." Creating a To Do List item 1. Press the To Do List application button 2. Tap New. on your handheld. Enter description Tap to select priority Tap New 3. Enter a description. The text can be longer than one line. 4. (Optional) Tap the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 26
for the item: Today Assigns the current date. Tomorrow Assigns tomorrow's date. One week later Assigns the date exactly one week from today. No Date Removes the due date from the item. Choose date Opens the date selector, where you can choose any date that you want for the item. 4. Tap - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 27
Tip: You can set the To Do List Show Options to record the date you complete an item, and you can choose to show or hide completed If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 4. Tap OK. Tip: You - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 28
in your own handwriting. You can assign each "note" a title and store up to 999 notes on your handheld. Creating a note 1. Press the Note Pad application button on your handheld. Note: If Note Pad is already running, tap New. Enter Graffiti title here Write information here Pen selector 2. Write - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 29
Pad window: Windows. Click the Note Pad icon in the Palm Desktop window. Macintosh. Double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder. 4. Enter the information in the appropriate application in Palm Desktop software. 5. Perform another HotSync operation to transfer the information to your handheld - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 30
is not associated with Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List. A record in Memo Pad is called a "memo." Each memo can contain up to 4,000 Graffiti characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on your handheld. 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Memo - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 31
its contents 2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap Done. Deleting a memo 1. Select the memo you want to delete. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Record, and then tap Delete Memo. Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted memo to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 32
you to set the current date and time for all the applications on your handheld, to quickly view the time, and to set an alarm to sound during the next 24-hour period. Setting the time and date 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Clock icon . 3. Tap Set Time & Date. Tap to set hour Tap - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 33
on, tap the Clock icon in the upper-left corner of the Graffiti writing area. s When your handheld is off, press the up scroll button. To activate the backlight while viewing the time, hold down the up scroll button for a few seconds. Setting an alarm 1. Tap the Alarm box to open the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 34
you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. 1. Open an application. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Font. Tap here for bold font Tap here for large font Tap here for small 4. Tap - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 35
Changing Formats preferences Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the display format of the dates, times, and numbers on your handheld. 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Preferences icon . 3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select Formats. Tap - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 36
use the IR (infrared) port on your handheld to beam the following information to another Palm OS® handheld that's close by and also has an IR port: s The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad (if installed on the other handheld), or Memo Pad s All records of the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 37
steps 1 through 4, you do not need to repeat this process. Simply press the Address Book application button for about two seconds. Beaming Tips s For best results, Palm m100 handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 38
the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. To learn about thousands of other add-on applications, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. Note: Any game or application that you install on your handheld resides in RAM memory; you can delete them at any time. Installing applications using a Windows computer - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 39
or download the application you want to install into the Add-on folder in your Palm folder on your Macintosh. Note: If the software is compressed, expand it into this folder. 2. Double-click the Hotsync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. User - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 40
and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next HotSync operation. See the online Handbook for instructions on restoring your data. 1. Hold - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 41
Questions If you encounter a problem with your Palm™ m100 handheld, try the suggestions in this section, and the suggestions in the "Frequently Asked Questions" chapter in the online Handbook before contacting Technical Support. If you are still having problems, contact Technical Support. For US and - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 42
step in diagnosing HotSync problems is to determine if your handheld and computer are able to communicate with each other. 1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable. 2. Confirm that HotSync Manager is running and enabled. Windows. On the Windows desktop, double-click the Palm Desktop icon, click - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 43
still experiencing problems, complete steps 8 and 9. 8. Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select exit. 9. Restart HotSync Manager by selecting Start, Programs, Palm Desktop, and then HotSync Manager. Note: If you get a warning that the port is in use, then either move your HotSync cable to - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 44
Troubleshooting data synchronization problems If your data does not appear on your handheld and in the Palm Desktop software after a HotSync operation, try the steps in this section. Note: If you are attempting to synchronize with applications other than the Palm™ Desktop software (e.g., - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 45
Follow the instructions in "Installing Palm Desktop software" in Chapter 1. Be sure to install the new software in the same folder as the old software. 4. To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your new handheld with your new Palm Desktop software, go to the HotSync Manager and - Palm M100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 46
in "Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh" in Chapter 1. Be sure to install the new software in the same folder as the old software. 5. To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your new handheld with your new Palm Desktop software, double-click the HotSync Manager in
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