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    Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    , go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com. P/N: 406-3352A-US Page ii Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    4 Palm m100 series components 5 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 8 Preparing to use your handheld 8 Using the protective flip cover 9 Changing the face plate 10 Installing the batteries 11 Palm Desktop software 12 Using your handheld with another PIM 16 Tapping and typing 16
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    your handheld and an expansion card .........61 Copying applications to an expansion card 61 Deleting applications from an expansion card 62 Card Info 63 Reviewing card information 63 Renaming a card 64 Formatting a card 64 Card Info menus 64 Page iv Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    HotSync setup options 135 Customizing HotSync application settings 141 IR HotSync operations 143 Preparing your computer for infrared communication .......... 144 Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication. 144 Performing an IR HotSync operation 146 Returning to cradle/cable HotSync
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    Plug-in applications 178 Deleting a service template 178 Network preferences menu commands 178 TCP/IP troubleshooting 179 Owner preferences 180 ShortCuts preferences 181 Creating a ShortCut 181 Editing a ShortCut 182 Deleting a ShortCut 182 Page vi Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    handheld 183 Battery considerations 184 Resetting your handheld 185 Performing a soft reset 185 Performing a hard reset 186 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions 191 Software installation problems 192 Operating problems 193 Tapping and writing problems 195 Application problems 196 HotSync
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    Page viii Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    About This Book Welcome to the Palm™ m100 series handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that come with it. It walks you through: s Locating all the parts of
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    Page 2 About This Book
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    time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use HotSync® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ Desktop software. Getting to know your Palm m100 series handheld What is a Palm m100 series handheld? Palm m100 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and
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    available hard disk space s 6 MB free RAM Optional equipment s Modem (such as an add-on modem accessory) s Printer (compatible with your computer and its operating system) s Infrared communication device s MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) expansion cards (sold separately) s HotSync cable
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    Palm m100 series components Locating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight control Scroll buttons/ Clock control Screen Graffiti writing area Changeable face plate Application buttons Power button/ Backlight control Turns your handheld on or off and controls the backlight feature. If
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    conditions are poor. Changeable Protects your handheld and enables you to face plate personalize your handheld's appearance. Using the backlight for details. To turn off the backlight: s Press and hold the power button for about two seconds. The backlight also turns off automatically (after
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    slot Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) expansion cards, enabling you to add more memory or applications. You can also back up data to an expansion card. Battery door Secures the batteries that power your handheld. Reset button Under normal use, you should not have to use the
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    Palm Desktop software, complete the following: s (If upgrading) Perform a HotSync operation using your old handheld and cradle/cable. This ensures all data on your handheld is on your desktop computer. s Connect the HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your Palm m100 series handheld to your computer
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    during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a unique name. We recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld. See "Performing a hard reset" in Appendix A for details. Using the protective flip cover The flip cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The window
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    . Changing the face plate You can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web site http://www.palm.com. To remove the face plate: 1. Remove the flip cover. 2. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from
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    top of the face plate onto your handheld until it clicks into position. Installing the batteries To use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the handheld. See "Battery considerations" in Appendix A for more information
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    handheld and the builtin HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your computer. It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to the data on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software
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    handheld fits a USB connector. If your computer does not have a USB port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you can order a serial cradle/cable and a 25-pin serial adapter, if necessary, from http://www.palm.com. Follow the documentation that accompanies the serial
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    User's Guide located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop folder. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions or refer to Read This First. Do the following before installing: s Turn off your computer and connect the HotSync
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    Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle. To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh computer: 1. Turn on your Macintosh. 2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh's CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Double-click
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    Outlook, you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your computer. The connection software, called a conduit, lets you synchronize the data between your handheld and your PIM. The conduit
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    objects on your computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text. You can also use the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar. Elements of the handheld interface Menu , tap the dot to activate the alphabetic keyboard. With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to activate the numeric
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    , tapping it removes the check mark. Command Tap a button to perform a command. Command buttons buttons appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of application screens. Next/ previous arrows Tap the left and right arrows to display the previous and next record; tap the up and down arrows to
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    addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Applications Launcher displays the current time, battery level, and application category. To open an application on your handheld: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have many
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    with that letter. You can also assign application icons to different categories. See "Categorizing applications" in Chapter 3. Note: You can also use applications on expansion cards. See "Opening expansion card applications" in Chapter 4. Using menus Menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you
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    application you're currently using. For example, in Memo Pad, the menus are different for the Memo list screen and the Memo screen. Graffiti menu commands Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers
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    tip: 1. Tap the Tips icon . 2. After you review the tip, tap Done. Entering data There are several ways to enter data into your handheld: s Using the onscreen keyboard s Using Graffiti writing s Using Note Pad s Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing with your
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    attached to the universal connector s Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. See "Beaming information" in Chapter 5 for details. Onscreen keyboard When you create or edit a record in an application such as Address Book, you can open the onscreen
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    here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 3 for installation instructions. The Memo Pad application is ideal for practicing Graffiti writing. This
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    in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop folder. After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer
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    you can type data directly into your handheld. External keyboards are very helpful when you need to enter large amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are away from your computer. For additional information about this optional accessory, visit the web site http://www.palm.com. Customizing
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    To set the date: 1. Tap the Set Date box. 2. Tap the arrows to select the current year. Tap arrows to select year Tap to select month Tap to set date 3. Tap a month. 4. Tap the current date. To set the time: 1. Tap the Set Time box. Tap to select date 2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the
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    the Set Time Zone box. 2. Tap a time zone. Tip: When you travel, changing the time zone setting to a new time zone automatically resets the date and time on your handheld, but it does not change the time of appointments set in Date Book. 3. Tap OK. To set the daylight saving switch: s Tap
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    area, by using the onscreen keyboard, by using the computer keyboard, or by importing data from another application. Using Graffiti writing to enter of practice. Graffiti writing includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble the uppercase letters
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    you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single marks To write Graffiti letters: 1. Tap the screen where you want your text to go. Note: You need to tap above the Graffiti writing area, and must see a
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    is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your handheld does not recognize them as text characters. Graffiti tips When using Graffiti
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    The Graffiti alphabet Letter A B Strokes Letter N O C P D Q E R F S G T H U I V J W K X L Y M Z Strokes Space Carriage Return Back Space Period tap twice Page 32 Entering Data in Your Handheld
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    " to caps - just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard - and then write the character strokes. Note: Graffiti writing includes a active, an "up arrow" symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the handheld screen. If you accidentally activate Caps Shift, backspace will cancel it. Caps Shift To
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    Writing punctuation marks Graffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter from a standard keyboard. All punctuation marks begin with a single tap on the Graffiti writing area. When you make - Left Paren ( Right Paren ) Slash / Stroke Page 34 Entering Data in Your Handheld
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    punctuation tab Writing symbols and extended characters All symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your handheld: Symbol Shift When the Symbol Shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. The next
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    area. Navigation strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications. Command Move cursor right Stroke Move cursor left Page 36 Entering Data in Your
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    you draw the ShortCut stroke, the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are in ShortCut mode. ShortCut Your handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Entry Date stamp Time stamp Date/time stamp Meeting Breakfast Lunch Dinner ShortCut ds ts dts me br
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    own handwriting. Later, you can enter this information into another application, or delete it. See "Note Pad" in Chapter 5 for more information and instructions. To use Note Pad: 1. Press the Note Pad application button your handheld. on the front panel of 2. Write the information directly on
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    on your computer, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. Importing data If you have data stored in computer applications such as
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    To import data from a Windows computer: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. Click the application into which you want to import data. 3. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the following: Select All in the
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    file) s TouchBase Pro (text file) To import data from a Macintosh: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. From the File menu, choose Import. 3. Select the file you want to import To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing
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    Page 42 Entering Data in Your Handheld
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    displays it when you return to that application. You can also switch between applications on your handheld and applications on expansion cards. See "Switching between your handheld and an expansion card" in Chapter 4 for details. Categorizing applications The category feature enables you to manage
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    To categorize an application: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Category. 4. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category. Tip: To create a new category, tap Edit Categories from the pick list. Tap New, enter the category name, and
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    Options, and then tap Preferences. 4. Tap the View By pick list and select List. 5. Tap OK. To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. 4. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to
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    any time. To install add-on software on your handheld using a Windows computer: 1. On your computer, copy or download the application you want to install into the add-on folder in your Palm Desktop directory on your computer. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you need to decompress
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    4. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your handheld. 5. Click Add. 6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld or on a resident expansion card. 7. Click Open. Note: Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Tool dialog box.
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    file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Expansion cards may hold applications that use files other than the Palm™ application files. In order for your handheld to recognize such a file, you must launch the application that uses these files at least once. To install add-on software
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    the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. 4. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld. 5. Click Add to List. 6. Select the Add-on folder from the pop-up menu. 7. Select the application you want to install. 8. Click Add File to add the selected application
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    between your handheld and an expansion card. 10. Click OK to close the Change Destination window. 11. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 12. Perform a HotSync operation to install the selected application(s) on your handheld. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in
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    card slot. 5. Tap the application that you want to remove. 6. Tap Delete. 7. Tap Yes. 8. Tap Done. Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove Palm Desktop software from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows
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    Desktop software files. 6. Click Remove. Note: This process removes only the application files. The data in your Users folder remains untouched. 7. Restart your Macintosh. Security Your handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect
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    is optional. Tap here 6. Tap OK. 7. Enter the same password a second time, and tap OK. Changing or deleting a password Once you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change or delete it. To change or
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    stolen, this helps protect your data from unauthorized use. You can set your handheld to lock automatically, or you can lock it manually. Locking your handheld automatically You can set your handheld to lock automatically when any one of the following occur: s When you turn off the power s At a time
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    box, and then enter your password. 4. Tap On power off. 5. Tap OK. To set your handheld to lock at a preset time: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Security icon. 3. Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box, and then enter your password. 4. Tap At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set
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    remember the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your handheld; however, you can restore all synchronized data at the next HotSync operation. See "Resetting your handheld" in Appendix A for more information. Page
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    all entries and files marked as Private. Important: If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, your handheld restores your private entries the next time you perform a HotSync operation, but it does not restore the password. To delete a forgotten password: 1. Tap
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    Page 58 Managing Your Applications
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    you to add additional software applications and memory. You can also use a special kind of expansion card that allows you to back up your data when it is inconvenient to perform a HotSync® operation. Note: Battery life may vary depending on the expansion cards used. Your handheld is also equipped
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    the slot, we suggest that you leave the dummy card seated when you are not using an expansion card. Opening expansion card applications When an expansion card is properly seated in the expansion card slot, the Applications Launcher switches to the card and displays its contents. The pick list in the
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    matches the name of the expansion card. Copying applications to an expansion card You can copy applications from your handheld to an expansion card, or from an expansion card to your handheld. To copy an application to an expansion card: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . Chapter
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    3. Tap App, and then tap Copy. 4. Select the card name from the Copy To pick list. 5. Select Handheld from the From pick list. 6. Tap an application to copy. 7. Tap Copy. 8. Tap Done. Note: You can install applications to a card that is seated in the expansion card slot during a HotSync operation;
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    and its contents, rename a card, and format a card. Reviewing card information 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Card Info icon . 3. Review Card name, Type, and Size. 4. Review card contents summarized by directory. Review card information Review summarized card contents Chapter 4 Page 63
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    and prepares it to accept new applications and data. 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Card Info icon . 3. Tap the Menu icon. 4. Tap Card, and then tap Format Card. 5. Tap OK. Card Info menus Card Info menus are shown here for your reference, and Card Info features that are not explained
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    Card menus Help About Card Info Provides help text. Shows version information for Card Info. Chapter 4 Page 65
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    Page 66 Using Expansion Features
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    because the structure and behavior of all the applications are quite similar. s "Application-specific tasks" is organized by application and gives instructions on how to perform tasks that are specific to each application. Overview of basic applications Date Book Date Book lets you quickly and
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    Create reminders for events that are based on a particular date, rather than time of day. Birthdays and anniversaries are easy to track with your handheld. s Attach notes to individual events for a description or clarification of the entry in your Date Book. To open Date Book: s Press the Date Book
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    to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. s Create your own digital business card that you can beam to other Palm OS® handhelds. To open Address Book: s Press the Address Book application button on the front panel of your handheld. Address Book opens to display the
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    notes to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. s Copy and paste notes into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync® technology. To open Note Pad: s Press the Note Pad application button on the front panel of your
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    and drop memos into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you synchronize using Palm Desktop software and HotSync technology. s Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. s Write down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you
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    to open clock. Common tasks The tasks described in this section use the term "records" to refer to an individual item in any of the applications: a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item, Note Pad note, or Memo Pad memo. Creating records You can use the following
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    only: Tap Done. There's no need to save the record because your handheld saves it automatically. Editing records After you create a record, you can to enter text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard attached to your computer, see Chapter 2. For information on entering text
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    screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to text that you select in an application. To select text in an application: 1. Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select. 2. Drag the stylus over the text to highlight it (in black
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    Opens the onscreen keyboard. When you finish with the onscreen keyboard, tap Done. of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, be sure that the check box is checked. , your handheld transfers it to the archive file on your desktop the next time you perform a HotSync operation.
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    computer. Purging is not available in Address Book, Note Pad, or Memo Pad; you must delete outdated records manually from these applications. To purge records: 1. Open the application , your handheld transfers them to an archive file on your desktop the next time you perform a HotSync operation. Note
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    modem or IR port. Performing a HotSync operation for the first time: Windows The first time you synchronize your data, you need to enter user information on Palm Desktop software. After you enter this information and synchronize, the HotSync Manager recognizes your handheld and doesn't ask for this
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    on a Windows computer: 1. Connect your handheld to the cradle/cable. Shown with a cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle. 2. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then choose Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program
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    When you installed Palm Desktop software, you entered a user name. This user name is the connection between your handheld and your Macintosh. The first time you perform a HotSync operation the Palm Desktop software: s Adds a user name to your handheld. s Creates a folder for the user name in the
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    you select the correct user name from the User pop-up before entering data on Palm Desktop or performing a HotSync operation. If you are a System Administrator preparing several handhelds for a group of users, you may want to create a user profile. See "Creating a user profile" in Chapter 6 before
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    option is selected. 3. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable. HotSync button The HotSync Progress dialog box appears followed by the Select User dialog box. 4. In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. Chapter
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    HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the cradle/cable. Tip: Gently rock your handheld forward in the cradle and then lift it to remove. Beaming information Your handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld
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    , and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different. 5. Wait for handheld. To beam an application: 1. Open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Beam. 4. Select either Handheld or Card
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    records Categorize records in the Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications so that they are grouped logically and are easy to review. (You can also categorize applications. See "Using the Applications Launcher" in Chapter 3 for more information.) Page 84 Using Your Basic
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    slot, the last item in the category pick list will be the name of the expansion card. You cannot otherwise categorize applications that reside on an expansion card. Address Book contains the QuickList user-defined category, in which you can store the names, addresses, and phone numbers you might
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    to view. The list screen now displays only the records assigned to that category. Tip: Pressing an application button on the front panel of the handheld toggles through all the categories of that application. To define a new category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the
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    Tap here 2. Tap Edit Categories. 3. Tap New. 4. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK. 5. Tap OK. You can assign any of your records to the new category. To rename a category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. 2. Tap Edit Categories. 3.
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    offers several ways to find information quickly: s All applications that reside on your handheld: Find locates any text that you specify, always starting with the current application. Note: Find does not search through applications on expansion cards. s Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad: Phone
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    name. 3. Tap the record to view its contents. Using Find You can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application that resides on your handheld. Find does not search applications that reside on an expansion card. To use Find: 1. Tap the Find icon . Tip: If you select text in an
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    Find is not case-sensitive. For example, searching for the name "davidson" also finds " the entry you want appears before your handheld finishes the search. To continue the search after you tap Stop, tap Find More. 4. Tap the text that you want to review. Using Phone Lookup Phone Lookup displays the
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    the first record that begins with "Wi." s For selected text: Drag to highlight the text, and then write the Phone Lookup Command stroke "/L." Your handheld replaces the selected text and adds the name and its associated information. Sorting lists of records You can sort lists of records in various
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    an option. 4. Tap OK. To sort records in Address Book, Note Pad, and Memo Pad: 1. Open the application. 2. In Note Pad only: Tap Done to display the list screen. 3. Tap the Menu icon . 4. pick list and select Alphabetic, Date, or Manual. Memo Pad: Tap the Sort by pick list and select Alphabetic or
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    list. Note: To make the list of your memos appear in Palm Desktop software as you manually sorted it on your handheld, open Memo Pad in Palm Desktop software and click List by. Then select Order on handheld. Making records private You can make individual records private. Private records remain
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    and select Hide Records. Tap Hide Records 4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to hide private records. To mask all private records: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap Security. 3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Mask Records. Tap Mask Records 4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to mask
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    : 1. Do one of the following: Tap the Applications icon , tap Security, then tap the Current Privacy a masked record becomes visible. If you have a password, the Show Private Records dialog box appears. Go to step 3. 3. Enter your password, and then tap OK. To make a record private: 1. Display
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    right side of any item that has a note. Note icon To review or edit a note: s Tap the Note icon . To delete a note: 1. applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. Page 96 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Small font Large font Bold font To change the font style: 1. Open an application. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Font. 4. Tap the font style you want to use. Tap here for bold font Tap here for large font Tap here for small font 5. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Page 97
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    Reviewing Reminders You can set alarms to notify you of appointments, notes, and alarms in Date Book, Note Pad, and Clock. When an alarm occurs, your handheld displays a reminder message. If you tap Snooze in response to an alarm message, your handheld reminds you of the alarm again in five minutes.
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    Application-specific tasks Date Book When you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day. Scheduling an
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    start and end times Tap to change hours Tap to change minutes 5. Tap OK. Page 100 Tap to scroll to later hours Using Your Basic Applications
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    week Tip: You can also use the scroll button on the front panel of your handheld to move forward or backward one day at a time. - Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar
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    untimed event. Tap the time of the event in the Date Book screen, tap No Time, and then tap OK. Page 102 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Rescheduling an event You can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule an event: 1. Tap the event you want to reschedule. 2. Tap Details. 3. To change the time, tap the Time box and select a new time. 4.
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    case, the alarm triggers at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight (beginning) of the day of the untimed event. When the alarm triggers, the reminder list displays the alarm message until you clear it. See "Reviewing until you turn on your handheld and dismiss it. Scheduling
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    or adding notes, or changing the time of an event, you can decide which of the events you want to change; all events in the series, just the current event, or the current and future events. To delete repeating events: 1. Select the record you want to delete. 2. Tap the Menu icon
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    . Tap Future to delete the current and all future event items and reset the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date. Tap All , the new date becomes the start date of the repeating event. Your handheld adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the event. If you
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    through Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views: s Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to display the next view. s Tap on the appropriate view icon your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical
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    appears at the top or bottom of that day's column. Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll to the event. Page 108 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Spotting event conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it's possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week View as overlapping bars. The Day View displays
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    the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner to move forward or backward a month. s Tap Go to open the date selector and select a different month. s Use the scroll button on the front panel of your handheld to move between months. Press the upper half of the button to display the previous month
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    Note: You can also change the category of To Do items shown. Click on the pick list to choose another category. See "To Do List"for more information on working with To Do items. Date Book menus, preferences, and display options Date Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book
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    all of these settings to show that you have Timed, Untimed, or Daily Repeating events in the Month View only. Page 112 Using Your Basic Applications
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    . Creating an Address Book entry A record in Address Book is called an "entry." You can create entries on your handheld, or you can use Palm Desktop software to create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your handheld with your next HotSync operation. Chapter 5 Page 113
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    Palm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that enable you to load database files into Address Book on your handheld. See "Importing data" in Chapter 2 and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. To create a new Address Book entry: 1. Press the Address Book application button
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    name or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call*. This entry can contain contact information in case you lose your handheld. Selecting types of phone numbers You can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with an Address Book entry. Any changes you make
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    Tap Edit. 3. Tap Details. 4. Select any of the following settings: Show in List Category Private Select which type of phone or other information appears in the Address list screen. Your options are Work, Home, Fax, Other, entry when Security is turned on. Page 116 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Address Book menus Address Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See "Using menus" in Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether
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    s Remember last category. Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, Address Book shows the last category you selected. If About Address Shows version information for Address Book. Book Page 118 Using Your Basic Applications
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    you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an "item." To create a To Do List item: 1. Press the To Do List application button handheld to display the To Do List. on the front of your 2. Tap New. New To Do item Tap New 3. Enter the text of the To
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    display the To Do Item Details dialog box: 1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change. Page 120 Using Your Basic Applications
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    2. Tap Details. Setting a due date You can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. To set a due date for a To Do List item: 1. In the Details dialog box, tap "No Date" to open the Due Date pick list. Tap here 2.
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    list because you turn off this setting have not been deleted. They are still in the memory of your handheld. Purge completed items to remove them from memory. Shows only the items that are currently due, past due, remain incomplete after the due date passes. Page 122 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Show Priorities Shows the priority setting for each item. Show Categories Shows the category for each item. 3. Tap OK. To Do List menus To Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See "Using menus"
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    store as many notes as permitted by the memory available on your handheld. To create a new note: 1. Press the Note Pad application button your handheld to open a new note. on the front panel of Note: . This makes it easy to locate and review your notes. Page 124 Using Your Basic Applications
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    : 1. In the Note Pad list, tap the note title. Tap arrows to scroll to next and previous notes Tap a note to view its contents 2. Review or edit the contents of the note. 3. Tap Done. Clearing a note You can erase the drawing area in a note while retaining the note title. To
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    the screen. Note: If you did not title the note, the time the note was created displays on the screen. Page 126 Using Your Basic Applications
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    Tap Go To to open Note Pad. Note Pad will open and display the note associated with the alarm. Note Pad menus Note Pad menus are shown
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    is dependent only on the memory available on your handheld. A record in Memo Pad is called a "memo." To create a new memo: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Memo Pad icon to display in the memo. 5. Tap Done. Reviewing memos The first line of a memo appears in the Memo list. This makes it
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    : 1. In the Memo list, tap the text of the memo. Tap a memo to review its contents 2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap Done. Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features
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    be either a calculated value or any number you enter by pressing the number buttons. Pressing this button has no effect on the current calculation (or series of calculations); it merely places the value into memory until it is recalled. Using Your Basic
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    , then tap the square root button. Recent Calculations The Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series of "chain" calculations. To display recent calculations: 1. Tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Options, and then
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    scroll button. To activate the backlight while viewing the time, hold down the up scroll button for a few seconds. To set an alarm: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Clock icon . 3. Tap the Alarm box to open the Set Alarm dialog box. Page 132 Using Your Basic
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    the pending alarm. When the reminder message reappears, the current time displays in the Reminder bar and the alarm time displays on the screen. 6. Tap Go To to open Clock. Clock menus Clock menus are shown here for your reference, and Clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book
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    Warbler. s Volume. Defines how loud the alarm sounds. The choices are Low, Medium, and High. Shows version information for Clock. Page 134 Using Your Basic Applications
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    and Palm Desktop software. You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct methods include connecting your handheld to the cradle/cable attached to your computer, or using infrared communications. An indirect method is using a modem. This chapter describes how to select HotSync
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    from your handheld. With this option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running. Available only when Palm Desktop software is running Starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests automatically when you open Palm Desktop software. Manual Monitors
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    first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed. 5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See "Conducting a HotSync operation via modem" later in this
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    besides the cradle/ cable, disable the serial port monitor and then enable it manually only when you connect the cradle/cable to perform a HotSync operation. Enable HotSync software at system startup Activates the serial port monitor automatically each time you start your computer. If this option
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    problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed. s Port. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to communicate with the cradle/cable. Select the port where you connected the cradle/cable. If you perform IR HotSync operations
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    the type of modem connected to your Macintosh. If your modem does not appear on the list, use the Hayes setting, or choose Custom to enter a command string. Refer to the manual that came with your modem to find the appropriate command string. s Port. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software
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    installs add-on applications on your handheld. To customize HotSync application settings on a Windows computer: 1. Click the HotSync icon ™ in the Windows system tray (bottom- right corner of the taskbar). Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From
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    steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other applications. 9. Click Done to activate your settings. To customize HotSync application settings on a Macintosh: 1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. 2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. Page 142 Advanced
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    Settings window. IR HotSync operations Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm OS handheld
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    driver. Check your computer's documentation to learn if the computer supports infrared communication. Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next, you need to configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Windows
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    for cradle/cable synchronization. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Macintosh: 1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 2. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled. 3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab. 4. Under Check for handheld connection using
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    6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Performing an IR HotSync operation After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an IR HotSync operation: 1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon. 2. Tap
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    is not already checked. To return to local serial cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Windows computer: 1. If needed, connect the cradle/cable to the port of your computer you use for HotSync operations. 2. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray. 3. Choose Setup, and then click
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    your Windows computer for a modem HotSync operation: 1. Confirm that the computer modem is connected and turned on, and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony software, are running on a COM port. Note: Make sure the computer is disconnected from all online services, such
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    Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed. Identifies the modem type or manufacturer. Refer to your modem manual or face plate for its type or settings. If you're not sure of your
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    is disconnected from all online services, such as CompuServe and America Online (AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the serial port. 2. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab. 4. Under Check for handheld connection using, click Modem
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    your handheld for a modem HotSync operation. To prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the HotSync Tap here 6. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to your computer. 7. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as "9") to access an
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    Setup. 5. Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. The default setting is to synchronize all files. Note: Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize - even if you select the item
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    is not available in Palm Desktop software for the Macintosh. Creating a user profile A user profile enables you to install the same set of data onto multiple Palm OS handhelds before each handheld is individualized with a specific user name and data file. A handheld that is preconfigured with
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    new ones that have never been synchronized or handhelds that have had their user name and data removed by a hard reset. To create a user profile on a Windows computer: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. From the Tools menu, choose Users. 3. Click Profiles. 4. Click New. 5. Enter a unique name for
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    company phone list, etc.). To create a user profile on a Macintosh: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. From the User pop-up menu, choose Edit Users. 3. Click New Profile. 4. Enter a unique name for the profile and click OK. 5. Close the Users window. 6. From the User pop-up menu, choose the new
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    first HotSync operation with a user profile To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation on a Windows computer: 1. Connect the new handheld to the cradle/cable. 2. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable. 3. Click Profiles. 4. Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and
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    configuration options on your handheld, including the following: General Set the auto shut-off interval, the system, alarm, and game sounds, and the your handheld. Buttons Assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your handheld and the HotSync® button on the cradle/cable,
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    change the Buttons preferences: 1. Tap the pick list next to the button you want to re-assign. Tap arrow to show pick list 2. Tap the application that you want to assign to the button. Tip: To restore all of the buttons to their factory settings, tap Default. Page 158 Setting Preferences
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    select one of the following settings for the fullscreen pen stroke: Backlight Turns on the backlight of your handheld. Keyboard Opens the onscreen keyboard for entering text characters. Graffiti Help Opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set. Chapter 7 Page 159
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    the current record to another Palm OS® handheld. 3. Tap OK. HotSync buttons preferences The Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different applications with the HotSync button on the cradle/cable and the HotSync button on the optional PalmModem® accessory. Any changes that you
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    screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen that appears when you start your handheld for the first time. You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset, or if your digitizer drifts. Formats preferences Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default
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    and backlight after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery power in case you forget to turn off your handheld. If you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing the information on the screen, you should increase the time setting of the automatic shutoff
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    to respond to this setting. Older games typically do not respond to this setting. Beam Receive You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It also results in a slight saving of battery power. To change the Beam Receive setting
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    a PalmModem accessory for use with your handheld. See http://www.palm.com. You can also create custom configurations, which include the following: PC via Cradle/Cable: A local HotSync connection: the direct connection between your handheld and your desktop computer. Your handheld is connected
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    to perform a remote IR HotSync operation. To accomplish the HotSync operation, your handheld sends data through its IR port to a modem attached to or within a mobile phone, which then dials a modem attached to or within your desktop computer, to synchronize with your Desktop application. To edit the
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    . After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync Manager of your Desktop application and the HotSync application of your handheld to perform a modem HotSync operation. Network preferences and TCP/IP software The Network Preferences settings enable you to use the TCP/IP
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    settings that you can create, save, and reuse. To select a service: 1. Tap the Service pick list. Tap here to display a list of service templates 2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use. Entering a user name The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your
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    password during the login procedure. s If you enter a password, your handheld displays the word "Assigned" in this field and does not prompt you Enter password here Tap here 3. Tap OK. Note: The Password field updates to display the word "Assigned." Selecting a connection Use the Connection setting
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    to use. Adding telephone settings When you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use special instructions for using a calling card. Note: The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint long-distance services.
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    Waiting Enter your disable code here 2. Enter the code to disable Call Waiting on the Disable call waiting line. Page 170 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
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    your calling card number to compensate for the cue delay. 3. Tap OK. Connecting to your service After you application, such as a web browser or news reader, to take advantage of this connection. For information about thirdparty applications that support TCP/IP, check the web site http://www.palm
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    your user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog box to add additional information to a selected service template. Page 172 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
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    Protocol CSLIP Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol Note: If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn't work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type. Idle timeout The Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before
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    handheld (or until it times out). This option works best with the PalmModem accessory. 2. Tap OK. Defining primary and secondary DNS The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host computers Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator
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    OK. Login scripts A login script is a series of commands that automates logging into a network server is associated with a specific service template created in Network handheld using a modem or network connection. The script is generally prepared by the System Administrator and distributed to users
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    s In a text editor on your desktop computer, in which you create a file with the extension PNC, which you then install on your handheld using the Install Tool (this method is not available to Macintosh users) s In the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the Details dialog box in
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    For Wait For Prompt Send Send CR Send User ID Send Password Delay Get IP Prompt End Tells your handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP the challenge value into your token card, which in turn generates a response value for you to enter on your handheld. This command takes two arguments,
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    s Created using a development environment that supports Palm OS software, such as Metrowerks CodeWarrior for Palm Platform. For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send e-mail to Palm Developer Support at [email protected]. Deleting a service template There is only one way to
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    menu Options menu TCP/IP troubleshooting If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, try the suggestions listed. Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages It's helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the connection fails. An easy
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    a scroll bar automatically appears on the right side of the screen. If you assign a password with the Security application, the information in the Owner Preferences screen cannot be changed. In this case, an Unlock button appears at the bottom of the screen. Page 180 Setting Preferences for Your
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    appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your handheld applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync operation. To create a ShortCut: 1. Tap New. 2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use
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    from the list of ShortCuts. To delete a ShortCut: 1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete. 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Yes. Page 182 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
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    information on the following: s Proper care of your handheld s Prolonging battery life s Resetting your handheld Caring for your handheld Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips when using your
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    the stored data. If this happens, replace the batteries and use the reset button to reset your handheld. (See "Resetting your handheld" later in this chapter for details.) After you reset your handheld, perform a HotSync operation to restore the data from your computer. Page 184 Maintaining Your
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    , you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your handheld may no longer respond to buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your handheld running again. Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it's doing and
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    default settings. To restore your data from a Windows computer after a hard reset: 1. Click the HotSync icon TM in the Windows system tray (bottom- right corner of the taskbar). Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm™ Desktop software menu bar. Page 186 Maintaining Your Handheld
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    . 3. Select the appropriate user name from the list. 4. Select an application in the Conduit list. 5. Click Change. 6. Select Desktop overwrites handheld. Note: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their
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    . To restore your data from a Macintosh after a hard reset: 1. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. 2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. 3. From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name. 4. Select an application from the list. 5. Click Conduit Settings
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    7. Click OK. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other applications. 9. Close the Conduit Settings window. 10. Perform a HotSync operation. Appendix A Page 189
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    Page 190 Maintaining Your Handheld
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    the Palm Desktop software on your Windows computer (or on your Palm Desktop software CD-ROM) s The Palm Desktop online Help s The Palm Desktop software for the Macintosh User's Guide located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop software folder s The "Palm Support Assistant" knowledgebase
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    Software installation problems Problem The Palm Desktop Installer Menu did not appear when I inserted the CD-ROM into my Windows computer. I cannot install Palm Desktop software on my Windows computer. I cannot install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh. Solution 1. Click the Start button. 2.
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    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 "Performing a hard reset" in Appendix A for instructions on restoring your
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    of your handheld. See "Purging records" in Chapter 5. You may need to perform a HotSync operation handheld is not making any sounds. Check the System, Alarm and Game Sound settings. See "General preferences" in Chapter 7. My handheld has frozen. Perform a soft reset. See "Resetting your handheld
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    Tapping and writing problems Problem Solution When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature. Calibrate the screen. See "Digitizer preferences" in Chapter 7. When I tap the Menu Not all applications or screens have menus. icon , nothing Try changing to a
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    , check the Memo Preferences setting. Make sure that Sort by is set to Manual. s If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then perform a HotSync operation, the memos on your handheld still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting. In other
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    sure the cradle/cable is connected securely. On a Windows computer try these steps: s Check the Windows system tray to make sure the HotSync Manager is running. If it is not, open Palm Desktop software. s Make sure you selected Local USB or Local Serial, as appropriate, from the HotSync Manager menu
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    name you selected in Palm Desktop software matches the user name assigned to your handheld. s Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on your handheld. s Read the HotSync Log for the user account for which you are performing a HotSync operation. On a Windows computer, try each step in
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    step in turn: s Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled on the HotSync Controls tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, make sure you selected Local on the Serial Port Settings tab in the HotSync software settings window, and that the Local Setup
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    -off switch. Your handheld cannot "wake up" a modem that has an auto-off feature. s Make sure the modem is connected properly to your computer and is connected to the incoming phone line. On a Windows computer, check the following: s Make sure Modem is checked in the HotSync Manager menu. s Confirm
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    sure your modem resets before you try again. (Turn off your modem, wait a minute, then turn it back on.) On a Macintosh, check the following: s Make sure Modem is selected on the Serial Port Settings tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s You may need to select a different Modem type or enter
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    is not noisy, which can interrupt communications. s Check the batteries in your modem and replace them if necessary. I can't perform an IR s On a Windows computer, be sure the HotSync operation. HotSync Manager is running and the Serial Port for local operations is set to the simulated port
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    cannot my information does find the data from your handheld on not transfer to Palm Palm Desktop software, check to see you Desktop software. have the correct user name selected for viewing data. s On a Windows computer, click the HotSync Manager and choose Custom. Check that all conduits are
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    to synchronize my s If the computer running Palm Desktop software synchronizes with more than computer with more one handheld, each handheld must have than one handheld. a unique name. Assign a user name to your handheld the first time you perform a HotSync operation. s Please be aware that
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    Beaming problems Problem Solution I cannot beam data to s Confirm that your handheld and the another Palm OS other Palm OS handheld are between ten handheld. centimeters (approximately 4") and one meter (approximately 39") apart, and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of
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    computer to your handheld. I forgot the password s First, use the password hint to try and and my handheld is remember the password. If this does not locked. help, or if you do not have a password hint, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your handheld. See "Performing a hard
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    -party add-on applications have been written for the Palm OS handhelds. Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party applications. If you are having a problem with a third-party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software. 4. Tap Version to
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    Page 208 Frequently Asked Questions
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    scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom Joe followed by a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer before executing the next command in the script. Literal characters The
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    Examples: s \^ Includes a caret as part of the string s \< Includes a < as part of the string s \\ Includes a backslash as part of the string Page 210 Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts
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    reasonable protection shielded I/O cables is required covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the manufacturer's Regulatory Engineering Department. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Palm
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    by Palm, instruction manual. Battery Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri
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    Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Waarschuwing! Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 222
    Page 214 Product Regulatory Information
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    as list 44 See also Add-on applications Archive files importing data from 39 for main applications 39 saving deleted records 75 saving purged records 76 Auto-off delay 162 Autotext. See Graffiti ShortCuts B Backlight 5, 159 Batteries battery door 7 conserving power 162 gauge 19 installing 11 life
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 224
    Compressing Day view 112 Computer keyboard, entering data with 25 Conduits for connecting to PIMs 16 for modem HotSync operations 152 for synchronizing applications 197, 141-142, 188 for synchronizing applications, Macintosh 142-143 Conflicting events 109 Connecting service templates 172 to server
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    settings. See Preferences Deleted data, saving in archive files 75 Deleting applications 46, 50 Desktop software 51 Graffiti characters 31 passwords 53 records 75 service templates 178 text 74 See also Purging records Desktop software 12-14 for entering data 25 linking to external files 153 removing
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 226
    75, 159 problems using 195 punctuation marks 34 ShortCuts for entering data 37, 181-182 symbols 35 tips 31 writing 29-37 writing area 5, 30 H handheld battery door 7 battery installation 11 Hard reset 186, 193 Hardware add-ons 8, 59 Help Graffiti 75 online tips 22 Hiding records 93 HotSync buttons
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 227
    , 165-166 port 7, 143 problems with IR HotSync operations 202 requirements for computer 144 Initialization string 166 Installing applications 46-50 batteries 11 conduit to install applications 141 Desktop software 14 International characters Graffiti writing 35 onscreen keyboard 38 IP address 172
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    198 MMC card 3 See also Expansion Card Modem HotSync operations via 148 service 167 TCP/IP 166 user name 167 Note Pad alarm 125 clearing notes 74, 125 conduit for synchronizing 141 copying notes into other applications 70 entering data 38 menus 127 opening 70 overview 70 private records 95 reviewing
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 229
    list 116 selecting types of phone numbers 115 settings for ISP or dial-in server 169-171 Pick lists 18 PIM (personal information manager) using HotSync Manager with 51 using with handheld 16 See also Desktop software Plug-in applications 178 port 150 Ports, IR on handheld 143 Power button 5 PPP 172
  • Palm M125 | Handbook - Page 230
    Removing applications 50 Desktop software 51 Renaming categories 87 Repeating events deleting from Date Book 76 scheduling 104 Rescheduling events 103 Resetting handheld hard reset 186, 193 location of reset button 7, 185 soft reset 185 Restoring data from a Macintosh 188-189 from a Windows computer
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    with 194 Turning on handheld application buttons 6 displaying owner's name 180 power button 5 problems with 193 U Undoing actions 74 Uninstalling Desktop software 51 Universal connector 8, 59, 164 Unresponsive handheld 194 Untimed events 99, 102, 104 Updating data. See HotSync User name for ISP 167
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Handbook
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