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    Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
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    with Windows or Macintosh computers). To order a HotSync cradle/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 you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software
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    the batteries 9 Palm Desktop organizer software 10 Connecting the HotSync cradle/cable 10 Installing Palm Desktop software 12 Using your handheld with another PIM 20 Customizing your handheld 23 Setting the time and date 24 Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Handheld Using Graffiti writing to
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    your computer keyboard 36 Using an external keyboard accessory 36 Importing data 37 Importing data from a Windows computer 37 games 47 Removing applications 47 Removing Palm Desktop software 48 Security 49 Assigning a password 49 Changing or deleting a password 50 Locking your handheld
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    cradle/cable HotSync operations 136 Conducting a HotSync operation via modem 137 Preparing your computer 138 Preparing your handheld 140 Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation .........141 Performing a HotSync operation via a modem 142 Using File Link 143 Creating a user profile
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    173 Resetting your handheld 174 Performing a soft reset 174 Performing a hard reset 175 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions Software installation problems 179 Operating problems 180 Tapping and writing problems 182 Application problems 183 HotSync problems 184 Beaming problems 192
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    Product Regulatory Information FCC Statement 201 Canadian ICES-003 Statement 202 CE Compliance Statement 202 Battery Warning 202 Index...204 Contents Page vii
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    About This Book Welcome to the Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly. It describes all you need to know about how to use Palm m100 series handhelds and the applications that come with them. It walks you through: s Locating all the
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    the first time, and how to use HotSync® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ Desktop organizer software. Getting to know your handheld What is a Palm m100 series handheld? With your Palm m100 series handheld, you will no longer have trouble getting to meetings and appointments on time
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    MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000) s 30 MB available hard disk space s VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires a 256-color video display; for best results, use High Color: 16 bit) s CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com) s Mouse s One
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    Palm m100 series components Locating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight control Scroll buttons/ Clock control Screen Graffiti writing area Face plate Application buttons Power button/ Backlight control Handheld screen Graffiti® writing area Turns your handheld on or off and controls
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    Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your handheld is turned off, pressing any application button activates the handheld handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: s Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release
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    . Under normal use, you should not have to use the reset button. See Appendix A for information about when and how to use the reset button. Secures the batteries that power your handheld. Connects your handheld to the HotSync cradle/ cable, which in turn connects to your computer. This allows you
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    handheld screen when it is not in use. The window in the cover enables you to quickly view the time and alarm reminder messages when your handheld it rests on the back of your handheld, or remove it altogether. To remove the hinge prongs release from the slots on the top edge of your handheld. 3. To
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    the face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web site: www.palm.com. To change the face plate: 1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld. Face plate tab 2. Align the bottom edge of
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    your handheld. Press tab to open battery door 2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your handheld into so that it is flush with the back of your handheld and "clicks" into position. Important: Do not force your handheld, and that the batteries are firmly seated in the
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    the HotSync cradle/cable The HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your handheld with the Palm Desktop software using HotSync technology. Important: If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, follow the instructions in Appendix
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    of the serial port, refer to the manual supplied with your computer. Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle. If the cradle/cable does not fit your computer, you can order the following HotSync cradle/cable adapters from: http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras
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    Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions and do the following before installing: s Turn off your computer and connect the HotSync cradle/cable
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    a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the Quick Tour so you can learn about how to use Palm Desktop software. To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh: 1. Turn on your Macintosh. 2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD
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    handheld screen is the basic action that gets things done on your handheld. The first time you start your handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions operation s Select options in dialog boxes s Open the onscreen keyboards Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or
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    adjust the contrast. Tap the Clock icon to display or set the time and date. With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to activate the alphabetic keyboard. With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to activate the numeric keyboard. Page 15 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
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    slider. You can also scroll to the previous and next pages by pressing the upper and lower scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld. Chapter 1 Page 16
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    Do List, and Note Pad with the application buttons on the front panel of your handheld. Applications Launcher Date Book Note Pad Address Book To Do List Tip: When you press an application See "Categorizing applications" in Chapter 3. Page 17 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
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    Using menus Menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you master them in one application, use them the same way in all the other applications. The menus of each
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    Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers. The command letters appear to the right command letter immediately to choose the menu command. Page 19 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
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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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    Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can install on your handheld to practice Graffiti writing. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 3 for installation instructions. The Memo Pad application is ideal for
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    to use with your handheld. For details on entering information in Palm Desktop software, 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
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    and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. When you import data, you transfer the records to your handheld without having to enter them manually. See "Importing data" in Chapter 2 for more information. External keyboard You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on
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    minute number, and then tap the arrows to change them. 7. Tap AM or PM. Note: Your handheld can also display the time in other formats. See "Formats preferences" in Chapter 6 for details. 8. Tap the Set Date button. 9. Tap the arrows to select the current year. Tap arrows to select year Tap to
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    10. Tap a month. 11. Tap the current date. Page 25 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
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    explains how to enter data into your Palm™ m100 series handheld by writing with the stylus in the Graffiti® writing area, by using the onscreen keyboard, by using the Note Pad application, by using the computer keyboard, by using an external keyboard accessory, or by importing data from another
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    s Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet equivalents. s The Graffiti writing
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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 29 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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    9 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 this area (the letters or numbers side). Page 31 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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    shifting: c ae Note: You must write these non-English characters in the left side of the Graffiti writing area. Page 33 Entering Data in Your Handheld
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    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 Previous field (Address Book only) Next Field (Address Book only) Open Address
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    predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Entry Date stamp Time stamp Date / time stamp Meeting Breakfast Lunch Dinner ShortCut ds ts dts me br lu di Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your handheld. Note that you cannot enter
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    , 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. Using an external keyboard accessory You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on your handheld and type data
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    having to key it in manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld. Importing data from a Windows computer Palm Desktop software can import data in the following
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    handheld, perform a HotSync operation. See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data. Importing data from a Macintosh Palm Desktop software Connection Kit: Names; Date Book Calendar; and Notepad (text file) s Now Contact (text file) s Now Up-to-Date (text file) s
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    To import data from a Macintosh: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. From the File menu, choose Import. 3. Select the 9. Click OK. 10. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data. Page 39
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    Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Palm™ m100 series handheld, how to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups.
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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
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    To change the Applications Launcher display: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap 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
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    game or application that you install on your handheld resides in RAM memory; you can delete them at 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
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    3. Click Install. Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any file with a PRC, PDB, or PNC file extension. Chapter 3 Page 44
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    in your Palm folder. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you need to decompress it into this folder. If you prefer to place the application into another folder, you need to navigate to that folder before you complete step 4. 2. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files
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    User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld. 4. Click Add to List. 5. Select the application you want to install. 6. Click Add File to add the selected application to the Install Handheld 7. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 8. Perform a HotSync operation to install the
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    game, the instructions appear in the Game menu. Depending on the game, the Game menu may also contain commands to show high scores, to start a new game, or to set preferences for the game your handheld. To remove an add-on application: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App,
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    Palm Desktop software from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings, and then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Palm Desktop software. 4. Click Add/Remove. Note: You need to install the HotSync Manager
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    comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. In Security, you can do the following: s Lock and turn off your handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password. s Mask all records that you mark as private so the
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    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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    you forget 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. To
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    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 Lost Password
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    handheld includes these applications: s Date Book s Address Book s To Do List s Note Pad s Memo Pad s Clock s Calculator This chapter is divided into three sections: s "Overview of applications" briefly describes each application and explains how to open it. s "Common tasks" gives instructions
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    for a description or clarification of the entry in your Date Book. To open Date Book: s Press the Date Book application button on the front panel of your handheld. Date Book opens to today's schedule. Date Book button Note: Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to cycle through the Day
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    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 list of all your records. Address Book button Note
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    view them in logical groups. s Sort your To Do List items either by due date, priority level, or category. s Attach notes to individual To Do List items s Press the To Do List application button on the front panel of your handheld. To Do List opens to display the category of items you last viewed.
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    . 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 handheld. Note Pad opens a new note so that you can begin writing immediately
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    . Calculator icon Clock Clock enables you to set and view the current time and date. In Clock, you can do the following: s View the current time and date. s Set the time and date for all the applications on your handheld. s Set an alarm. To open Clock: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Clock
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    Graffiti characters to store memos, lists, or any other text message on your handheld. s Drag 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
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    application in which you want to create a record. 2. Tap New. 3. In Date Book only: Select start and end times for your appointment and tap OK. 4. 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
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    on entering text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or your computer keyboard, see Chapter 2. For information on entering text . Removes the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your handheld. You can paste the text you cut into another area of the current
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    then tap the Delete command: Date Book: Delete Event Address Book: Delete Address To Do List: Delete Item Note Pad: Delete Note Memo Pad: Delete Memo A confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, be sure that the check
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    to save a copy, tap the check box to remove the check box. 4. Tap OK. If you chose to save a copy of the purged records, your handheld transfers them to an archive file on your desktop the next time you perform a HotSync operation. Page 63 Using Your Applications
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    Note: Purging does not happen automatically. You must tap the command to make it happen. Chapter 4 Page 64
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    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 in your 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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    Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable. Shown with a HotSync 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 group and
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    process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the HotSync cradle/cable. Performing a HotSync operation for the first time: Macintosh 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
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    s Creates a file named User Data in your user name folder. Chapter 4 Page 68
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    already installed the Palm Desktop software. If you have not installed this software, see "Installing Palm Desktop software" in Chapter 1 for instructions. To perform a local HotSync operation on a Macintosh: 1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable. Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some
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    the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears and synchronization begins. 5. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete. After the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the HotSync cradle/cable. Chapter
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    back of your handheld, behind the small dark shield. You can beam the following information between Palm OS handhelds: s The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book memory Note: You can also perform HotSync operations using the IR port. See "IR HotSync operations" in Chapter 5 for more
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    is complete before you continue working on your handheld. To beam an application: 1. Open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Beam. 4. Tap the application you want to transfer. Note: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These are listed
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    review. (You can also categorize applications. See "Using the Applications Launcher" in Chapter 3 for more information.) When you create a record, your handheld -defined and user-defined categories Your handheld includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and user-defined categories,
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    the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. Tap here Note: In the Date Book Agenda view, the pick list is in the upper right of the To Do list. 2. Select button on the front panel of the handheld toggles through all the categories of that application. Chapter 4 Page 74
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    To define a new category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list. 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. Page 75 Using Your
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    the Personal category appear in the Business category. Finding records Your handheld offers several ways to find information quickly: s All applications: any text that you specify, always starting with the current application. s Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad: Phone Lookup displays the Address list
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    Looking up Address Book records When working with Address Book, the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld make it easy to navigate among your address entries. s In the Address list screen, pressing the scroll buttons moves up or down an entire screen
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    OK. Find searches for the text in all records and all notes. As your handheld searches for the text, you can tap Stop at any time. You may want 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
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    record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in Date Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad. 2. Tap the Menu icon . Assuming you have only one Address Book record that begins with "Wi," your handheld inserts the full name "Fred Williams" (and its associated information). If you have
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    the selected text and adds the name and its associated information. Sorting lists of records You can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applications that have list screens: Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad. Note: You can also
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    the 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 In most applications you can make individual records private
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    Chapter 4 Page 82
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    To hide all private records: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap Security. 3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list 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
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    To display private records: 1. Do one of the following: Tap a masked record. Tap the Applications icon , tap Security, then tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Show Records. If you do not have a password, hidden and masked records become visible. If you have a password, the Show Private
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    be up to several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in Date Book, you can attach a note with directions to the location. To attach at the right side of any item that has a note. Note icon To review or edit a note: 1. Tap the Note icon . To delete a note: 1. Tap
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    Choosing fonts In most applications you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application, and in some applications, you can use different font styles in different parts of the application. For example, in Address Book you can use the
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    ." Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times, marked with a diamond. You can have more than one untimed event on a particular date. You can also schedule a repeating event, such as a weekly meeting, and continuous events, such as a three-day conference or a vacation. To schedule an event
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    time columns to set the End Time. Tap All Day to automatically insert the start and end time of the event as defined in your Date Book preferences. Start Time highlighted Tap to scroll to earlier hours Tap to change hours Tap to automatically fill the start and end times Tap
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    the calendar. Previous Next year Tap to select a month Tap to select a day Tap to select current date Tip: In the Go to Date dialog box, you can also use the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld to move forward or backward one month at a time. 2. After you locate the
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    To schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in "To schedule an event for another day." 2. Tap New. 3. time, you can easily change it to an untimed event. Tap the time of the event in the Date Book screen, tap No Time, and then tap OK. Chapter 4 Page 90
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    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. To change the date, tap the Date box and select a new date. 5. Tap OK. Setting an alarm for an
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    5 minutes, the reminder message appears at 11:55 PM on the night of February 3rd. The reminder remains onscreen until you turn on your handheld and tap OK to dismiss it. Scheduling repeating or continuous events The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend
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    and enter the number 2, the event repeats every other month. 6. To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the End on pick list and tap Choose Date. Use the date picker to select an end date. 7. Tap OK. After you schedule a repeating or continuous event, this icon appears to
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    the current and all future event items and reset the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date. Tap All to delete all occurrences of change to all occurrences, the new date becomes the start date of the repeating event. Your handheld adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the
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    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 of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps
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    day and have the time selected for a new event. s Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day without shows the time span defined by the Start Time and End Time in the Date Book Preferences settings. If you have an event before or after this time span
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    events, repeating events, and untimed events. Previous/next month Dashed line indicates continuous event Dashes on right side indicate events Crosses below date indicate untimed events Month View button You can control the dots and lines that appear in the Month View. See "Options menu" later
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    or backward a month. s Tap Go to to open the date selector and select a different month. s Use the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld to move between months. Press the upper button to display the previous month and the lower button to display the next month. Working in Agenda
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    are described here. See "Using menus" in Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. Record menu Options menu Display Options Allows you to change Date Book's appearance and which events display. Page 99 s Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that appear in the Day View. The time
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    time slots toward the bottom of the screen disappear to minimize scrolling. s Month View settings. These check boxes apply to the Month View of the Date Book. You can activate any or all of these settings to show that you have Timed, Untimed, or Daily Repeating events in the Month View
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    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. Palm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that enable you to load
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    , begin the Last name or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call*. This entry can contain contact information in case you lose your handheld. Chapter 4 Page 102
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    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 apply only to the current entry. To select other types of phone numbers in an entry: 1. Tap the entry that you want to change. 2. Tap
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    Show in List Select which type of phone or other information appears in the Address list screen. Your options are Work, Home, Fax, Other, or E-mail. The identifying letters W, H, F, O, or E appear next to the record in the Address list, depending on which option you select. If the E-mail or Other
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    Options menus Address list Preferences Address view 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 you clear it, Address Book displays the All category
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    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 setting for the To Do List is to arrange items by priority and due date, with priority 1 items at the top. If you have a number of items
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    You can check off a To Do List item to indicate that you've completed it. You can set the To Do List to record the date that you complete the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items. See "To Do Show Options" later in this
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    the item: Today Assigns the current date. Tomorrow Assigns tomorrow's date. One week later Assigns the date exactly one week from the current date. 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
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    any of the following settings: Show Completed Items Show Only Due Items Record Completion Date Displays your completed items in the To Do List. If you turn off this been deleted. They are still in the memory of your handheld. Purge completed items to remove them from memory. Shows only the items that
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    associated with items in the To Do List and displays an exclamation mark next to items that remain incomplete after the due date passes. 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
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    Write information here Pen selector 2. Write the information directly on the handheld screen. Tip: Tap the pen selector to choose a different pen and enter a title using Graffiti writing. 4. Tap Done. Reviewing notes The note title and the date you created the note appear in the Note Pad list. If
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    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. Setting an alarm for a note You can set an alarm for a specific time and date to remind you to follow-up on a note. To set an alarm for a note
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    Tap here to select year Tap here to select month Tap here to select date 7. Tap the year, month and date you want the alarm to sound. After you tap the date, the Set Alarm dialog box reappears. 8. Tap OK. 9. When the alarm goes off and the reminder message appears on screen, do one
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    Note Pad menus Note Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Note Pad 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 you're
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    Memo Pad A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store 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 the Memo list. 3.
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    first line of a memo appears in the Memo list. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. To review a memo: 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
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    Options menus Memo list Memo screen Preferences About Memo Pad Displays the Memo Preferences dialog box, where you define the sort order for memos. Shows version information for Memo Pad. Page 117 Using Your Applications
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    for you to check and set the time and date, and provides a convenient travel alarm feature. See "Setting the time and date" in Chapter 1 for details on setting the current date and time for all the applications on your handheld. In addition to setting the date and time, you can set an alarm to sound
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    the Clock screen. s Day. Activates the day of the week display. When it is on, the day appears above the time. s Date. Activates the date display. When it is on, the date appears below the time. s Sound. Sets the sound of the alarm. The choices are Alarm, Bumble Bee, Reveille, Sonata, Wake Up
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    Calculator The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to reenter the number without starting the calculation over.
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    "chain" calculations. To display recent calculations: 1. Tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Options, and then tap Recent Calculations. 3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK. Calculator menus Calculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not explained
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    . To synchronize data, you must connect your Palm™ m100 series handheld and Palm Desktop software. You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct methods include connecting your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable attached to your computer, or using infrared communications
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    Palm Desktop software is running Manual Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup folder and constantly monitors the communication port for synchronization requests from your handheld. With this option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running. Starts HotSync
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    that Palm Desktop software uses to communicate with the HotSync cradle/cable. Enter the number of the port to which you connected the cradle/cable. Note: Your handheld cannot share this port with an internal modem or other device. See "Palm m100 series components" in Chapter 1 if you have trouble
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    with your handheld. When this option is enabled, you cannot use the serial port you selected for other operations such as printing, faxing, or Apple Talk networking. When this option is disabled, the serial port you selected is available for use by other applications. Enable HotSync software at
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    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. s Port. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to communicate with the HotSync cradle/cable. Select the modem or printer port where
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    to perform HotSync operations across a telephone line. To do this you must purchase an optional add-on modem accessory for your handheld, have Refer to the manual that came with your modem to find the appropriate command string. s Port. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to
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    on your handheld. To customize HotSync application settings on a Windows computer: 1. Click the HotSync icon ™ in the Windows system tray (bottomright corner of the taskbar). Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From the HotSync Manager menu
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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 129 Advanced
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    pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name. 4. Select an application in the Conduit list. 5. Click Conduit Settings. 6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application. Note: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects
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    another Palm OS handheld that's equipped with an IR port, but you can also beam data to a cell phone and any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations; you don't need your HotSync cradle/cable
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    ports being used by the HotSync Manager. You need this information later. 2. Go to this web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads 3. Follow the links to the Windows 95 IrDA 2.0 (Infrared Driver), and follow the instructions to download the driver. 4. Close your Internet browser if it's in
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    "providing application support." You need this information to configure the HotSync Manager for infrared communication. This port (COM4 in this example) is the simulated port, the channel through which the actual infrared communication takes place between your computer and your handheld. 6. Deselect
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    on a Macintosh: 1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. 2. Open the Palm Extras folder. 3. Open the communication. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Windows computer: 1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
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    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, select Local Setup. 5. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu. 6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Page 135
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    don't have to carry the cradle/cable because your handheld is set to perform IR HotSync operations. When you're in the office, just connect your handheld to the cradle/cable and press the HotSync button. To return to cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Windows computer: 1. If needed, connect the
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    the HotSync cradle/cable. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation. To perform a HotSync operation via modem you need the following: s A modem connected to your computer. s Palm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. s A modem connected to your handheld. s A configuration
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    look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. Speed Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As 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
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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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    you connected the modem cable. Modem Speaker Activates the modem's speaker. If you are having trouble connecting, turn on this option to make sure the modem connected to your Macintosh is responding to incoming calls. 6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Preparing your handheld There are
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    sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause. 7. If the phone line you're using with your handheld has Call Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during the modem HotSync operation. 8. If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the check box
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    : 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the HotSync icon . 3. Tap the Modem icon to dial the Palm Desktop modem and synchronize the applications. 4. Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any problems conducting a successful HotSync operation, see Appendix B. Chapter 5 Page 142
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    you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop software and your handheld. You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes
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    feature is designed only for the first-time HotSync operation, before you assign a user name to a particular handheld. 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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    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 profile. 7. Create the data for
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    data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a user name to the handheld. To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation on a Macintosh: 1. Connect the new handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable. 2. Press the HotSync button on
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    . Owner Assign your name, phone number, and other owner information to your handheld. Buttons Assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your handheld and the button on the HotSync® cradle/cable, and reassign the full-screen pen stroke command. ShortCuts Define a list of
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    Buttons preferences The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of your handheld. For example, if you find that you seldom use To Do List and often use Memo Pad, you can assign the To Do List button
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    on the backlight on your handheld. Keyboard Opens the onscreen keyboard for entering text characters. handheld. You must assign a password to lock your handheld. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your handheld. Beam Data Beams the current record to another Palm OS® handheld
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    modem perform their normal HotSync functions. 4. Tap OK. Digitizer preferences The Digitizer Preferences 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
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    first day of the week to be Sunday or Monday. Note: This setting controls the Day, Week, and Month views in Date Book and all other aspects of your handheld that display a calendar. 4. Tap the Numbers pick list, and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator. Page 151 Setting
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    your handheld. If you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing the HotSync operation. 2. Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level. 3. Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level. Note: The Game Sound setting works only with games
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    http://www.palm.com. You can also create custom configurations. There are four possible kinds of connections. Serial to PC: A local HotSync connection: the direct serial connection between your handheld and your computer. Your handheld is connected by its serial port to the HotSync cradle/cable, and
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    The following sample configuration would enable you to perform an IR HotSync operation by sending data through the IR port of a cell phone, which then dials a modem attached to your computer, to synchronize with your Desktop application. For this example, you use the IrCOMM to Modem connection
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    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 software that is included in the handheld operating system. You can use the TCP/IP software to connect with Internet Service Providers (ISPs
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    to view the transmitted data. Visit www.palm.com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of TCP/IP. Selecting a service Use the Service setting to select the service template for your Internet Service Provider or dial-in server. Service templates are ISP and dialin server
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    enter a 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 to enter select the method you want to use to connect to your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. See "Connection preferences" earlier
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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. However
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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 159 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
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    your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your company's network (dial-in server) is easy. Note: If you are connecting to an ISP, you need a third-party application, such as a web browser or news reader, to take advantage of this connection. For information about thirdparty applications that support
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    handheld and your service. Creating additional service templates You can create additional service service template is added to the Service pick list. Adding detailed information to a service template If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user
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    : 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 dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you
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    up of a number from 0 to 255; numbers are the only allowable characters in this field. Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the correct Primary or Secondary DNS IP numbers. Tip: Many systems do not sure, select Automatic. Page 163 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
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    corporate network or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). A login script is associated with a specific service template created in Network from your handheld using a modem or network connection. The script is generally prepared by the System Administrator and distributed to users who need
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    Note: You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. See Appendix D for more information. Creating a login script on your handheld You can create login scripts by selecting commands from the Command pick list in the Login Script dialog box. Some commands, such as Send
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    to which you are connecting. Send User Transmits the User ID information entered in the ID User ID field of the Network Preferences Password command is usually followed by a Send CR command. Delay Tells your handheld to wait a specific number of seconds before executing the next command in the
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    that you install on your handheld just like any other application. supports the Palm OS software, such as Metrowerks CodeWarrior for Palm Computing Platform. For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send e-mail to Palm Developer Support at [email protected]. Deleting a service
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    Options menu TCP/IP troubleshooting If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, check this section and try the suggestions listed. Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages It's helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the connection
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    you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information that you want to associate with your handheld. If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your handheld with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences displays the next time you turn on 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 171 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 173 Maintaining Your
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    to stop what it's doing and start over again. All records and entries stored in your handheld are retained with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the Applications Launcher screen appears. To perform a soft reset: s Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip), to
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    Windows computer after a hard reset: 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 the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. Page 175 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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    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. 6. Click Macintosh overwrites handheld. Note
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    a problem with your Palm™ m100 series handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the following: s The README file located in the folder where you installed the Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows
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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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    a hard reset, all records 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
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    Do List items and past Date Book events from the memory of your handheld. See "Purging records" in Chapter 4. You may need to perform a HotSync® operation to recover the memory " in Chapter 6. Perform a soft reset. See "Resetting your handheld" in Appendix A. Page 181 Frequently Asked Questions
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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 6. When I tap the Menu icon , nothing happens. Not all applications or screens have
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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 words
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    doing it correctly? s Make sure the HotSync 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 Click the HotSync Manager, choose Setup and click the Local
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    . s Make sure the user 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 Check the conduit settings in Palm Desktop software. See "Customizing HotSync application settings" in Chapter
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    it. s Make sure you selected Local from the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop software menu. s Make sure you selected the correct serial port on the Local tab in the Setup dialog. It should be set to the port where you connected the HotSync cradle/cable. s Try a lower baud rate setting on the
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    Your handheld cannot "wake up" a modem that has an auto-off feature. s Make sure the modem is connected properly to a serial port or USB port on your computer and that it is connected to the incoming phone line. On a Windows computer, check the following: s Make sure Modem is checked in the HotSync
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    Settings tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s You may need resets before you try again. (Turn off your modem, wait a minute, then turn it back on.) Check the following on your handheld: s Confirm that the telephone cable is securely attached to your modem. s Make sure the dialing instruction
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    button on the HotSync cradle/ cable, nothing happens on Palm Desktop software and my handheld times out. s Close and restart HotSync Manager on your computer. s Make a copy of the folder containing your user data. Uninstall, then reinstall Palm Desktop software. s Turn on your handheld and tap the
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    tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s If you have performed a HotSync operation successfully, but you cannot find the data from your handheld on Palm Desktop software, check to see you have the correct user name selected for viewing data. s On a Windows computer, click the HotSync Manager and
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    synchronize my computer with more than one handheld. s If the computer running Palm Desktop software synchronizes with more than one handheld, each handheld must have a unique name. Assign a user name to your handheld the first time you perform a HotSync operation. s Be sure to select the correct
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    Beaming problems Problem Solution I cannot beam data to another Palm OS handheld. s For best results, Palm handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming
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    : 1. Use the Palm Desktop software and the HotSync cradle/cable or infrared communication to handheld. I forgot the password and my handheld is locked. s If you assign a password and lock your handheld, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your handheld. See "Performing a hard reset
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    -on applications have been written for 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 see version
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    Page 195 Frequently Asked Questions
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    to add HotSync® Manager, conduit software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your computer. You perform HotSync operations in exactly the same way, so you can quickly synchronize your old data with your new handheld. To upgrade a Windows system: 1. Read the Getting Started guide for an
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    Palm Desktop software. 5. Follow the installation instructions in "Installing Palm Desktop software" in Chapter 1. Be sure to install the new software in the same folder as the old software. 6. To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your new handheld with your new Palm Desktop
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    in Chapter 1 for details. To order an adapter, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras 9. Connect your new handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable and press the HotSync button. If the User pop-up appears, select your user name. Note: If you customized the modem setup on your old
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    for Login Scripts The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom login script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit
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    Literal characters The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character. Examples: s \^ s \< s \\ Includes a caret as part of the string Includes a < as part of
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    in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference for help. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing user's authority to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Palm,
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    Statement This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with 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
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    Varoitus Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type
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    information 72 private records 84 sorting records 80 Agenda (Date Book view) 98 Alarm Note Pad 112 preset 100 setting 152, 181 for untimed events 92 Alphabet Graffiti writing 29 onscreen keyboard 15, 20 Application buttons 5, 17, 54, 55, 56, 57 problems with 192 See also Infrared Index Page 204
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    keyboard, entering data with 22 Conduits for connecting to PIMs 13 for modem HotSync operations 141 for synchronizing applications 176, 177, 184 for synchronizing applications, Macintosh 129-130 for synchronizing applications, Windows 128-129 Conflicting events 97 Connecting service templates
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    Clock 119 Day (Date Book view) 87, 100 DBA (Date Book archive file) 37 Decimal point 151 Default categories 73 settings. See Preferences Deleted data, saving in archive files 62 Deleting applications 43, 47 Desktop software 48 Graffiti characters 28 passwords 50 records 62 service templates 167 text
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    148 problems using 182 punctuation marks 31 ShortCuts for entering data 34, 170-171 symbols 32 tips 28 writing 26-35 writing area 4, 27 H Handheld contrast control 15 handheld battery door 6 battery installation 9 Hard reset 175, 180 Help Graffiti 62 online tips 20 Hiding records 81 HotSync buttons
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    -136, 154-155 installing Windows 95 driver 132 port 6, 131, 133 problems with IR HotSync operations 189 requirements for computer 131 Initialization string 154-155 Installing applications 43-47 batteries 9 conduit to install applications 128 Desktop software 12-13 International characters Graffiti
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    84 reviewing memos 116 sorting records 80, 183 Memory amount of free 194 Windows 95, 98 131 Modem connections 153 HotSync operations via 137-142, 187-188 initialization string 154-155 setup after upgrade 197, 198 Monday, to start week 151 Month (Date 157 selecting service 156 TCP/IP 155 user name
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    keyboard 20, 35, 62 pen stroke to open 149 Opening Address Book 55 applications 17 Calculator 58 Clock 24, 58, 118 Date Book 54 Memo Pad 59 Note Pad 57 To Do List 56 Organizer (Lotus PIM) 37 Outlook, connecting to 185 Overlapping events 97 Owner preferences 169 P Palm Desktop software. See Desktop
  • Palm M105 | Handbook - Page 218
    106 Removing applications 47 Desktop software 48 Renaming categories 76 Repeating events deleting from Date Book 63 scheduling 92 Rescheduling events 91 Resetting handheld hard reset 175, 180 location of reset button 6, 174 soft reset 174 Restoring data Macintosh 177 Windows 175 S Saving data 40
  • Palm M105 | Handbook - Page 219
    button 4 problems with 180 U Undoing actions 61 Uninstalling Desktop software 48 Unresponsive handheld 181 Untimed events 87, 90, 92 Updating data. See HotSync Upgrading Desktop software 196 User name for ISP 156 identifying handheld 169 User profiles 144 W Web sites 13, 132 Week (Date Book view
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Handbook
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m100 Series Handhelds