Garmin iQue 3000 User Manual
iQue® 3000
integrated handheld
operating instructions
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION > LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INFORMATION
Lithium-Ion Battery Information
Your iQue® 3000 contains a non-user-replaceable lithium-ion battery. Please observe the following cautions:
• Do not store or use the unit in temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below 0°C (32°F). Do not store or use the unit near a heat source,
such as a radiator, stove, or fireplace. If heated, the battery in the unit could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
• Do not use any chargers not specified by Garmin. Do not charge the battery under conditions not specified by Garmin, as it may leak
electrolytes, become hot, or explode.
• Do not put the unit into a fire, as it may swell or explode. Do not use near any type of heat source. If the battery leaks electrolytes or
emits a strange smell, discontinue use and move the unit away from the heat source.
• Do not submerge the unit in water or any type of liquid. Do not expose the unit to any type of water, such as rain or moisture, as it might
corrode, become hot, or occasionally not function.
• Keep the unit out of reach of babies and children.
• Do not put the unit in a microwave oven or pressure cooker.
• If you experience any problems with the battery, keep the unit in a safe place and immediately contact Garmin.
• If you must dispose of the unit, contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of
lithium-ion batteries.
iiiiQue® 3000 Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction to the iQue .................1
System Requirements .................................................. 1
iQue Components ........................................................ 2
Starting Your Handheld and Calibrating the Screen ..... 5
Resetting Your iQue ..................................................... 6
Opening Applications ................................................... 7
Using the Handheld Interface ....................................... 8
Using Menus and Menu Commands ............................ 9
Customizing Your Handheld .......................................10
Personalizing Your Handheld ..................................... 10
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ...................... 11
Formatting the Date, Time, and Numbers .................. 13
Setting the Sounds and Volumes ............................... 15
Palm™ Desktop Software ............................................16
Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your iQue ..........17
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ................................. 17
Entering Data Using Graffiti® 2 Handwriting Software 18
Using Graffiti® 2 Gestures ..........................................23
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Using the Graffiti
Importing Data ............................................................ 26
2 Tuner ..........................................25
Chapter 3: Managing Applications ................27
Using the Applications Launcher ................................ 27
Installing Add-On Applications .................................... 31
Assigning Security Options ........................................ 33
Chapter 4: Using Basic Applications .............36
Using the Date Book .................................................. 36
Scheduling Events .....................................................37
Setting Alarms ............................................................ 43
Working in Week View ............................................... 46
Working in Month View ............................................... 48
Using the Address Book ............................................. 51
Adding and Using Address Book Entries ................... 52
Editing Address Book Entries ..................................... 54
Using the To Do List ................................................... 56
Creating To Do List Items ...........................................57
Setting To Do List Priorities ........................................ 58
Changing Priorities and Due Dates ............................ 59
Using the Memo Pad .................................................. 61
Using the Calculator ................................................... 63
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks .........65
Creating Records ....................................................... 65
Finding Records .........................................................70
Sorting Records .........................................................72
Making Records Private .............................................73
Attaching Notes .......................................................... 75
Chapter 6: Using the Attention Manager .......77
Insistent Alarms .......................................................... 77
Subtle Alarms ............................................................. 80
Chapter 7: Using an Expansion Card ............81
Using Card Info .......................................................... 85
Chapter 8: Beaming Information ....................87
Chapter 9: Exchanging and Updating Data
Using HotSync® Operations ...........................89
Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time ...89
Selecting HotSync® Setup Options ............................ 91
IR HotSync Operations ..............................................93
Conducting a HotSync® Operation Via a Modem ....... 96
Conducting a HotSync® Operation Via a Network ...... 99
Chapter 10: Setting Connection and Network
Preferences ....................................................101
Connection Preferences ........................................... 101
Network Preferences ................................................ 103
Specifications ........................................................... 110
Software License Agreement ................................... 111
Index ...............................................................113
iv iQue® 3000 Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION > SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE IQUE
With your iQue® handheld, you can successfully manage meetings and appointments, remember people’s names and personal
details, and keep track of all the items on your To Do List both at work and at home.
You will find it easy to start using the iQue handheld, become familiar with its physical buttons and controls, and use HotSync
technology to synchronize (exchange and update) your iQue handheld and Palm
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Desktop software. When you familiarize yourself
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with the basic workings of the iQue handheld, you can easily do the following:
• Enter all your schedule details in the Date Book and view them by the day, week, or month. You can also set an alarm to
remind you of an important event.
• Keep all your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details in the Address Book.
• Add your tasks to the To Do List, prioritize them, and assign them a due date.
• Ensure that you do not lose any important information by synchronizing your data with Palm Desktop software on your
computer to create a backup copy.
• Customize your handheld and set different levels of security to prevent unauthorized users from viewing your data.
This manual describes how to use the Palm
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applications included with your iQue handheld. To learn how to use QueNav, the GPS
software on your iQue 3000, please refer to the Quick Reference Guide included in your product box.
System Requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software on your computer, the computer system must meet the following requirements:
• IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher
• 8 MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended (required with Windows NT 4.0)
• 20 MB available hard disk space
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• Microsoft
Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
• VGA monitor or better
• DVD-ROM drive
• Mouse or other pointing device
• One available USB port
In addition, the following equipment is optional:
• Modem
• Windows-compatible printer
NOTE: The iQue 3000 is not fully compatible with Macintosh computers at this time. For more information, please refer
to the FAQs link in the Support section of the Garmin Web site, www.garmin.com.
1iQue® 3000 Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION > IQUE COMPONENTS
iQue Components
iQue screen
Text input area
Battery icon
Application buttons
Scroll buttons
Application buttons
Locating Front Panel Controls
• Battery Icon: Displays the current battery level. When charging, the battery icon contains a lightning bolt symbol.
• iQue Screen: Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld. The screen is touch-sensitive.
• Text Input Area: Write letters and numbers in this area using the Graffiti® 2 alphabet. Chapter 2 explains how to enter data
using Graffiti 2 characters.
• Application Buttons: Press to activate the individual handheld applications that correspond to the icons marked on the
buttons: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Que Applications. See
for details on reassigning these buttons to other applications on your handheld. If your handheld is turned off, pressing any of
the application buttons turns on the handheld and opens the corresponding application.
• Scroll Buttons: Press to display text and other information that extends beyond the area of the handheld screen. Press the
lower scroll button to scroll down and view information below the viewing area. Press the upper button to view
information above the viewing area.
Home
Brightness
“Assigning Applications to Buttons” in Chapter 3
Favorites
(Hotsync by default)
Volume
Menu
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Palm OS® Find
INTRODUCTION > IQUE COMPONENTS
GPS antenna
Headphones jack
Power/Backlight Button
Expansion
card slot
(in down position)
Top View
IR port
Stylus
External antenna
connector
Locating Side, Top, Bottom and Back Panel Components
• Power/Backlight Button: Pressing the Power button turns the handheld on or off. When you turn on the handheld, the
page displayed most previously appears. The LED is amber when the unit is charging and turns green when the unit is
fully charged. Press and hold the
conditions. You may also assign the full-screen pen stroke to activate the backlight. For more information, see
what the full-screen pen stroke activates” in Chapter 3.
• Stylus: Use to tap icons and buttons on the screen or enter data on the Graffiti® 2 writing area. To use the stylus, remove it
from the side channel and hold it as you would a pen or pencil.
• External Antenna Connector: Accepts a Garmin low profile remote antenna.
• IR Port: Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data to and from other iQue or Palm OS
perform HotSync® operations. See “Beaming Information” in Chapter 8 and “IR HotSync Operations” in Chapter 9 for more
information.
Power button for about two seconds to turn the backlight on or off for changing lighting
Slots for leather flip cover
AC charger connector
Interface connector
Bottom View
“To change
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handhelds and to
• Expansion Card Slot: Accepts microSD expansion cards for flexible memory storage and additional software.
• Headphones Jack: Plug in headphones for listening to MP3 audio files or navigation guidance.
• AC Charger Connector: Connects to the AC wall charger for battery recharge only.
• Interface Connector: Connects your handheld to your computer.
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INTRODUCTION > IQUE COMPONENTS
Flip-up GPS antenna
Reset Button
Speaker
Back Side View
(open parallel to
the horizon for GPS
navigation)
• Reset Button: Under normal circumstances, you should not have to use the reset button. See “Resetting your iQue” later in
this chapter for information on when and how to use the reset button.
• Speaker: Internal speaker for listening to voice-guided navigation commands and MP3 files.
• Flip-up Integrated GPS Antenna: Open for satellite reception and GPS navigation. To extend battery life, keep the antenna
closed when you are not using the iQue for navigation.
NOTE: This antenna is designed to receive satellite signals most clearly when it is positioned parallel to the horizon. If the
antenna is positioned vertically, the iQue’s ability to receive satellites may be dramatically reduced.
Using the Stylus
Just as you use a mouse pointer to click elements on your computer screen, you can use the stylus to tap elements on your
handheld’s touch-sensitive screen. Tapping is the basic action used to execute tasks on your handheld.
IMPORTANT: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the handheld screen. Do not use a pen,
pencil, or any other sharp object to write on the handheld screen. If you misplace your stylus, visit www.garmin.co
information on a replacement.
With your handheld turned on, you can tap the handheld screen to perform many operations:
• Open applications.
• Choose menu commands.
• Enter data.
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• Select options in dialog boxes.
• Open the on-screen keyboard.
Just as you drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can drag the stylus on the screen of your iQue to
select text. In addition, you can use the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.
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INTRODUCTION > STARTING YOUR HANDHELD AND CALIBRATING THE SCREEN
Starting Your Handheld and Calibrating the Screen
The first time you start the iQue handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions include a calibration screen,
or digitizer. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of the handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so your handheld can detect
stylus taps correctly. If you notice that the handheld does not respond properly when you tap the screen with the stylus, you may
need to calibrate the screen again.
To calibrate your screen:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. In the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap Digitizer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Adjusting the Brightness of Your Screen
To adjust the backlight brightness:
1. Press the Power button to turn on the device.
2. Press and hold the Power button. Then release the button. (Or, tap .)
3. Tap and drag the brightness adjustment slider to the desired level. Then tap Done.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
Brightness Adjustment Slider
NOTE: Backlight is the most significant factor in reducing or lengthening battery life. Turning the brightness up or
keeping the backlight on can reduce battery life significantly.
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INTRODUCTION > RESETTING YOUR IQUE
Resetting Your iQue
You may need to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to stylus taps or button presses. A soft reset allows your
handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a PC. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset.
To perform a soft reset:
Use the stylus to press and release the Reset button inside the hole on the back of the handheld.
Reset Button
A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct
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your problem. When you perform your next HotSync
operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your
computer.
To perform a hard reset:
1. Press the Reset button as described above.
2. Immediately after you release the Reset button, press and hold the Power button until you see the Palm Powered
the Power button.
3. When a message appears on the screen warning that all data stored on the handheld is about to be erased, do one of the following:
• Complete the hard reset by pressing the upper half of the scroll button on the front of the handheld. The Digitizer screen appears.
• Press any other button to perform a soft reset.
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logo. Then release
NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings
are restored to their factory default settings.
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INTRODUCTION > OPENING APPLICATIONS
Opening Applications
You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open the four main
applications, Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and QueNav, with the hardware application buttons on the front of your
handheld.
NOTE: When you press a button on the front of your device, the selected application immediately appears, even if the
device was turned off.
In 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:
1. Tap the Home (Applications Launcher) icon
2. Tap the icon of the application you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your iQue handheld, tap and drag the scroll
bar or press the Scroll button down to see all of the available applications.
TIP: You can find an application quickly by writing the Graffiti® 2 character for the first letter of its name. The Application
Launcher scrolls to the first application with a name that begins with that letter.
. Repeatedly tapping
cycles through several application categories.
Application Icons
Applications Launcher
Icon
(Home icon)
Scroll Bar
7iQue® 3000 Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION > USING THE HANDHELD INTERFACE
Using the Handheld Interface
Icons
A Dot
Pick List
Scroll Bar
1 Dot
Your handheld includes the following interface elements:
• Pick lists display a list of choices. Tap the black triangle next to the pick list name to display a list of choices, and then tap an
item in the list to select it.
• The scroll bar moves through long notes or memos. Tap and drag the scroll bar slider to scroll through pages; tap the slider
arrow at either end to move one line at a time. To scroll to the previous page, tap the scroll bar just above the slider; to scroll
to the next page, tap the scroll bar just below the slider. You can also scroll to the previous and next pages by pressing the
buttons up or down on the front of the handheld.
Scroll
• Icons open applications and menus.
• The A dot in the input area activates the alphabetic keyboard when tapped. Note that the cursor must be in an input field for
this option to work.
• The
1 dot in the input area displays the numeric keyboard when tapped. Note that the cursor must be in an input field for this
option to work.
• The
• The
menu bar contains a set of menu commands specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu bar.
command bar lets you tap icons or write a shortcut stroke to initiate a command instead of tapping a command in the
menu bar. The icons in the command bar vary within each application.
• Command buttons initiate a command when tapped. Command buttons appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of
application screens (examples: OK or Cancel).
• Check boxes indicate the state of the corresponding option. A check mark in a check box means the option is active. If a
check box is empty, tap it to insert a check mark. If a check box is checked, tap it to remove the check mark.
• Next/previous arrows display the previous and next page of information.
• Text areas and screens allow you to enter information.
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INTRODUCTION > USING MENUS AND MENU COMMANDS
Using Menus and Menu Commands
Menus on your handheld are easy to use and work the same way in all applications, although the menu commands in each
application are different. Menu commands for each application are described in Chapters 4 and 5. For information on Edit menu
commands, see “Using the Edit Menu” in Chapter 5.
Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti
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2 command stroke, which is similar to keyboard shortcuts used to execute
commands on computers. To use Graffiti 2 menu commands, menus must be closed.
To display a menu bar and choose a command, do one of the following:
• Open an application (such as the Date Book); then tap the Menu icon . Select the desired command from the menu.
• Tap the tab in the upper-left corner of the screen. Then tap the desired command from the menu.
• In the text input area of your device’s screen, drag a diagonal line from the lower-left to upper-right to display the
Command toolbar. The command bar appears for approximately 4 seconds.
• Tap an icon that represents the command you want, or enter the shortcut for the command in the text input area below the
Command toolbar. For example, to choose Select All in the Edit menu, draw the Graffiti 2 command stroke in the text area to
display the Command toolbar and then draw the letter S. If you wait more than three seconds to draw the shortcut letter, you
must redraw the Graffiti 2 command stroke to view the Command toolbar.
Command Toolbar
Displaying Tips
Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain a Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Tips anticipate questions
you may have and provide shortcuts for using the dialog box or other useful information.
To display a tip:
1. Tap the Tips icon .
2. When you are finished viewing the tip, tap Done.
Tips Icon
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INTRODUCTION > CUSTOMIZING YOUR HANDHELD
Customizing Your Handheld
You can customize your handheld to do the following:
• Display personal information, such as your name and address.
• Display the current date and time, and different date and time formats for other countries and time zones.
• Shut down after a certain amount of time to save battery life.
• Stay on while in the cradle.
• Play sounds at a certain volume level.
• Automatically receive any data beamed to it.
• Use a color theme.
Personalizing Your Handheld
In Owner Preferences, you can enter a name, company name, phone number, and any other information you want to include on
your handheld. If you use the Security application to lock your handheld with a password, information that you enter in Owner
Preferences appears each time you turn on your handheld.
To change Owner Preferences on your handheld:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Owner.
3. In the Owner Preferences screen, enter the text you want to associate with your handheld. If you enter more text than can fit on one
screen, a scroll bar appears at the right side of the screen.
. Then tap the Prefs icon .
NOTE: If you have assigned a password to your device using the Security application, you must unlock the Owner
Preferences screen to change the information on it. For information about setting a password, see “Assigning and Editing
Passwords” in Chapter 3.
To unlock the Owner Preferences screen:
1. Display the Owner Preferences screen as described above.
2. Tap Unlock. The Unlock Message dialog box appears.
3. Enter your current password (the one you entered in the Security application) and tap OK.
4. Edit the Owner Preferences text as desired
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INTRODUCTION > SETTING THE DATE, TIME, AND TIME ZONE
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
The Date & Time screen allows you to set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving setting for your handheld.
Date & Time Preferences screen
To set the date:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Date & Time.
3. In the Date & Time screen, tap the Set Date field. The Set Date screen appears.
4. Tap the arrows at the top of the Set Date screen to select the current year.
5. Tap the month; then tap the current date. The Set Date screen closes, and the date you selected appears.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
To set the time:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Date & Time.
3. In the Date & Time screen, tap the Set Time field. The Set Time screen appears.
4. Tap the and arrows to change the hour.
5. Tap each minute number, and then tap an arrow to change the number.
6. If available, tap AM or PM.
7. Tap OK to set the new time and return to the Date & Time screen.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
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INTRODUCTION > SETTING THE DATE, TIME, AND TIME ZONE
NOTE: To display time based on a 24-hour clock, change the time format. See “Formatting the date, time, and numbers”
later in this chapter.
To set the time zone:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Date & Time.
3. In the Date & Time screen, tap the Set Time Zone field.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
Set Time Zone screen
4. Tap the scroll bar arrows or press the
5. Tap to select your time zone. Then tap OK. The time zone you selected appears in the Time Zone field.
Scroll buttons to scroll to your country and time zone.
TIP: Choose the time zone from the list that corresponds to where you are. When you travel, use this dialog box to change
time zones. If you are not sure what time zone you are in, find out what time it is, and select the time zone that shows the
current new time. Do not use the time zone dialog to switch between Daylight Saving time and Standard time; use the
Daylight Saving pick list.
To set Daylight Saving time:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Date & Time.
3. Tap the Daylight Saving pick list and then tap On or Off.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
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INTRODUCTION > FORMATTING THE DATE, TIME, AND NUMBERS
Formatting the Date, Time, and Numbers
The Formats Preferences screen allows you to set defaults for time, date, and number formats. You can also preset your handheld to
use the formats accepted by a certain country. When selecting a country and time, date, and number
mind:
• When you select a country, the time, date, and number formats are adjusted, as well as the week’s starting day. For example,
in Germany, time often is expressed using a 24-hour clock and the starting day of the week is Monday. In the United States,
however, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix, and the starting day of the week is Sunday.
• You can customize your own time, date, and number formats without choosing a preset country.
• The Time setting defines the format for the time of day, which appears in all applications on your handheld.
To choose a country default:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Formats.
3. Tap the Preset To field. The Set Country screen appears.
4. Tap to highlight a country name. Then tap OK.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
formats, keep the following in
To change time, date, week start, and numbers formats:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Formats.
3. In the Formats Preferences screen, tap the Time pick list and select a format, where H is hour and M is minute.
4. Tap the Date pick list and select a format, where D is day, M is month, and Y is year.
5. Tap the Week starts pick list and select whether you want the first day of the week to be Sunday or Monday.
6. Tap the Numbers pick list and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
NOTE: These settings affect the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other aspects of your handheld
that display a calendar.
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INTRODUCTION > FORMATTING THE DATE, TIME, AND NUMBERS
Setting the Auto-Off Delay Time
You can set your handheld to shut off automatically after a certain period of time to conserve battery power. Auto shut-off turns off
the display and backlight after a specified period of inactivity. It is important to remember that if the GPS antenna is open, or if your
iQue is connected to an external antenna, the iQue will shut off automatically but the GPS receiver will remain on (and continue to
drain battery life). Be sure to close the GPS antenna or disconnect the iQue from its external antenna to conserve battery power. If
you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing information on the screen, you can increase the automatic
shut-off setting.
To set the auto shutoff interval:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose General.
3. In the General Preferences screen, tap the Auto-off After pick list and choose an auto shut-off time.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
Setting Your Handheld to Stay On
In order to save battery power, your handheld shuts off after the time interval you set in General Preferences. Battery power is not
an issue when your handheld is charging, so you can choose to have the handheld remain on.
To set your device to stay on while in the cradle:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose General.
3. Tap the Stay on in Cradle check box to set your handheld to stay on. If you uncheck the box, your handheld shuts off after the period of
time that you specify above.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
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INTRODUCTION > SETTING THE SOUNDS AND VOLUMES
Setting the Sounds and Volumes
You can control the sound for system alerts, alarms, and games using the General Preferences screen. You can also turn the alarm
vibrate and alarm LED on and off.
To set alarm and sound volume levels:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose General.
3. To set sounds and volumes, tap the System , Alarm , or Game Sound pick list and select a sound level.
NOTE: Turning off the System Sound also turns off the chime tones used during HotSync
setting typically works only with newer games that are programmed to respond to it.
Enabling the Alarm LED
When you enable the Alarm LED settings, the LED blinks to notify you of alarms. This setting is useful when you want the Alarm
Sound off, but you still want to be notified of alarms.
To enable the Alarm LED:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose General.
3. Tap the Alarm LED pick list and select On or Off.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
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operations. The Game Sound
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
Turning Beam Receive On and Off
Beaming is discussed in Chapter 8. For information on changing the Beam Receive preferences, see “Turning off Beaming” in that
chapter.
Selecting a Color Theme
You can customize the appearance of your color display by selecting one of more than 30 available color themes. You can also
choose to automatically switch between a day color theme and a night color theme by checking the Auto-Night box.
To select a color theme:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose General.
3. Tap the Colors pick list. Tap the scroll arrows to view all menu items.
4. Tap a color theme. Experiment with other color themes by repeating the steps above. Tap the box next to Auto-Night to automatically
switch to the Night color theme after sunset.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
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INTRODUCTION > PALM™ DESKTOP SOFTWARE
Palm™ Desktop Software
Palm Desktop software includes the same main applications as your iQue handheld: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo
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Pad and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use HotSync
your computer.
It is a good idea to back up your data frequently in case something happens to the data on your iQue handheld. Changes you make
on your iQue handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
Using the Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
• Work with your iQue handheld applications on your computer. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications so that you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your handheld.
• Back up the data stored on your handheld with HotSync technology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktop
software. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-date. See Chapter 9,
“Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync Operations” for more information.
• Import and export data so that you can easily transfer data from other applications on your personal computer into
applications in your handheld. See “Importing Data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
• Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad information on any printer.
technology to back up and exchange data between your handheld and
Installing Palm Desktop Software
For specific instructions on installing Palm Desktop software, please refer to the Setup Guide, included with the Setup disk. You
need this disk to install the software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop for information on how to use the
Palm Desktop software.
Using Your Handheld with Another Personal Information Manager
If you prefer to use another Personal Information Manager (PIM), such as Microsoft
connection software, called a conduit. Keep in mind, though, that you must install Palm Desktop software to set up your handheld.
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Outlook, be sure to install the correct
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ENTERING DATA > USING THE ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD
CHAPTER 2: ENTERING DATA IN YOUR IQUE
You can enter data into your iQue handheld by using the on-screen keyboard, writing with the stylus in the text input area,
using an external keyboard, or importing data from another application.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
You can open the on-screen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your handheld.
To use the on-screen keyboard:
1. Open any application (such as the Address Book).
2. Tap any record, or tap New.
3. Tap A on the front of your handheld to display the alphabetic keyboard, or tap 1 on the front of your handheld to display the numeric
keyboard. To display the international keyboard, tap either A or 1 on the front of your handheld, and then tap Int’l at the bottom of the
keyboard display.
Tap A for alphabet keyboard.
Tab
Caps Lock
Shift
Tap here to display different keyboards.
The numeric keyboard.
4. Tap the desired characters or numbers; then tap Done to enter the text or numbers.
Tap 1 for numeric keyboard.
The International keyboard.
Backspace
Return/Enter
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ENTERING DATA > ENTERING DATA USING GRAFFITI® 2 HANDWRITING SOFTWARE
Entering Data Using Graffiti® 2 Handwriting Software
You can use Graffiti 2 strokes to enter letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols. The Graffiti 2 writing strokes include all letters,
numbers, and symbols found on a standard keyboard.
Learning to Write Graffiti 2 Characters
With only a few minutes of practice, you will find it easy to enter accurate text and numbers using Graffiti 2 writing strokes.
The Graffiti 2 demo shows how to use the handwriting software. The first time you turn on your handheld or perform a hard reset,
the Welcome application automatically guides you through the setup process. When you complete setup, the iQue invites you to
learn how to use the handwriting software.
You should try the demo if Graffiti 2 is new to you. After you view the Welcome application the first time, a Graffiti 2 Demo icon
appears on the Applications Launcher screen. Tap on this icon to view the demo.
TIP: When you reach the Stroke Lookup screen of the demo, use the pick list to view the wide variety of characters that you
can make. As you tap a character, you see an animation of the strokes used to form that character.
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ENTERING DATA > ENTERING DATA USING GRAFFITI® 2 HANDWRITING SOFTWARE
General Guidelines for Graffiti® 2 Writing
Follow these guidelines to learn and use Graffiti 2 writing strokes successfully:
• To achieve 100% accuracy, practice drawing characters exactly as they appear in the tables later in this chapter.
• The heavy dot in each shape indicates where to start the stroke. Some characters have similar shapes but different starting
and ending points. Always start your stroke at the heavy dot. (Do not draw the heavy dot; it is only a guideline.)
• The Graffiti 2 writing strokes for letters closely resemble letters of the standard English alphabet, both uppercase and
lowercase. Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the text input area, your handheld
recognizes and displays the text character immediately.
For multi-stroke characters, a temporary character is displayed after the first stroke, to show that the stroke was recognized.
For example, after the first vertical stroke of “t”, a temporary “l” is shown. There is a short time delay, during which you
must draw the second stroke. Otherwise, the temporary stroke is recorded.
• The text input area is divided into two parts, one for writing lowercase letters and one for writing numbers. The small marks
at the top and bottom of the text input area define the division line. To have your handheld recognize letters and numbers,
you must begin letter strokes on the left side and number strokes on the right side of the text input area. Uppercase letters are
formed by writing across the division line.
Write lowercase letters here.
Write numbers here.
Write uppercase letters across the division line.
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ENTERING DATA > ENTERING DATA USING GRAFFITI® 2 HANDWRITING SOFTWARE
To write Graffiti® 2 letters:
1. Tap the screen where you want to write text (for example, on a line next to a time in the Date Book).
Blinking cursor
NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear on the screen above the Graffiti 2 writing area before you can begin writing text.
2. Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to write. You use the same shape to create both the
lowercase letter and the uppercase letter
3. Position the stylus in the left side of the text input area for lowercase letters or across the division line for uppercase letters.
4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the table. For example, the stroke shown below creates the
letter n.
Lift stylus here
Start stroke at heavy dot
5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape.
6. Your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and displays the letter at the on-screen insertion point. As soon as you lift the stylus
from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write.
Graffiti® 2 Tips
When using Graffiti 2 writing, keep the following tips in mind:
• For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly fill the text input area are easily interpreted.
• To delete characters, set the insertion point to the right of the character you want to delete. Then draw the Backspace stroke
(a line from right to left) in the text input area.
• Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can produce errors.
• Do not write at a slant. Keep vertical strokes parallel to the sides of the text input area.
• When letters and numbers can be written using two different strokes, use the one that is easiest for you.
• Press firmly.
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ENTERING DATA > ENTERING DATA USING GRAFFITI® 2 HANDWRITING SOFTWARE
The Graffiti® 2 Alphabet
Draw Graffiti 2 letters according to the following alphabet.
Writing Capital Letters
Graffiti® 2 writing automatically capitalizes the first letter of a new record or sentence. To write additional capital letters, use the
same character stroke used for a lowercase letter, but write across the division line.
Writing Numbers
To write numbers using Graffiti 2 strokes, draw in the right side of the text input area.
Draw numbers here
Draw numbers using the following strokes.
Writing Punctuation Marks and Other Special Characters
Using Graffiti 2 writing, you can create any punctuation symbol or special character available on any standard keyboard.
The period and comma punctuation marks can be written on either side of the text input area (the letter or number side). Other
common punctuation marks can be written on one side or the other of the text input area according to the chart below (in general,
more frequently used punctuation is on the left side).
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ENTERING DATA > ENTERING DATA USING GRAFFITI® 2 HANDWRITING SOFTWARE
Writing Accent Marks
When writing letters with accent marks, first write the letter stroke on the left side (or in the center for uppercase letters) of the input
area. Then quickly write the accent stroke on the right side of the input area, as shown in the following illustration.
Writing Symbols and other Special Characters
Use the Shift command to write Symbols and other special characters. To use the Shift command, make a vertical stroke from
the bottom to the top in the text input area. A Shift indicator arrow
arrow is visible, you can make the punctuation shift characters shown in the following illustration. When the arrow goes away, the
punctuation mark appears.
TIP: Using an additional Shift stroke to finish writing the character (as shown in the demo) is optional, but it makes the
character appear more quickly.
Draw punctuation and symbols using the Punctuation Shift command and the following strokes:
appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. While this
Note that when you write punctuation characters with the Shift command, you can write them on either side of the text input area.
Even though this requires writing an additional stroke, you may find it more convenient because you do not have to remember on
which side of the input area to make the stroke.
TIP: Samples of the character strokes are available in the Graffiti® 2 Help file. To view the Help file, drag the stylus from
the text input area to the top of the screen. Note that the accented characters appear on a Punctuation Shift screen but do
not use the Shift command. To write uppercase accented characters, write the letter across the division mark, just as you
would an ordinary letter.
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ENTERING DATA > USING GRAFFITI® 2 GESTURES
Using Graffiti® 2 Gestures
Gestures are editing commands, such as cut, copy, and paste. To use gestures, draw the following strokes:
Using Graffiti® 2 ShortCuts
Graffiti 2 ShortCuts allow you to quickly enter commonly-used words or phrases. ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext
features of some word processors. Graffiti 2 writing comes with several predefined ShortCuts. You can also create your own
ShortCuts for any words, letters, or numbers.
You can create ShortCuts for words or phrases up to 45 characters long using ShortCut preferences. For example, you could create a
ShortCut for your name or for the header of a memo. All ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences screen.
ShortCuts are available in any of your handheld applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync
operation.
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Your handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti 2 ShortCuts for common entries:
• ds—Date stamp
• ts—Time stamp
• dts—Date/time stamp
• me—Meeting
• br—Breakfast
• lu—Lunch
• di—Dinner
To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the ShortCut character or characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke,
the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point.
Shortcut stroke
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ENTERING DATA > USING GRAFFITI® 2 GESTURES
To create a ShortCut:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose ShortCuts.
3. Tap New. The ShortCut Entry screen appears.
4. Tap the ShortCut Name line and enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
5. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. You can add a space
character after the last word in your ShortCut text so that a space always follows the ShortCut text.
6. Tap OK.
To edit a ShortCut:
1. In the ShortCut Preferences screen, tap the ShortCut you want to edit.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Make the changes you want, then tap OK.
To delete a ShortCut:
1. In the ShortCut Preferences screen, tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete; then tap Yes.
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ENTERING DATA > USING THE GRAFFITI® 2 TUNER
Using the Graffiti® 2 Tuner
The Graffiti 2 tuner allows you to use alternate strokes for making the characters T, P, Y and $. For example, you may want to form
the letter “T” by using strokes similar to a space and an “L”.
To use the tuner:
1. Tap the Home icon
2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and choose Graffiti 2.
3. Tap one of the letters available for you to tune. Tap to check the box if you want to use the alternate strokes described to enter that
character. Then tap Done.
. Select All from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Then tap the Prefs icon .
Tap on Graffiti 2 here.
Tap on a letter to tune.
Using Your Computer Keyboard
At times, you may prefer to use your computer keyboard rather than the on-screen keyboard to enter information or add new
records to your handheld.
You can enter information from your computer keyboard using Palm
manager (PIM) installed for use with your handheld. You can then perform a HotSync
your computer with the information you entered on your handheld. All the main applications on your handheld are available in Palm
Desktop software and in most PIMs.
Refer to the Palm Desktop online Help for more information on entering data on your computer.
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Desktop software or any supported personal information
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operation to synchronize the information on
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ENTERING DATA > IMPORTING DATA
Importing Data
If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another
device, you can transfer the data to your iQue handheld without having to enter it manually. Save the data in one of the file formats
listed below, import it into
Palm™ Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync
Palm Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:
• Comma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.
• Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.
• CSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only.
• Date Book archive (.dba).
• Address Book archive (.aba).
• To Do List archive (.tda).
• Memo Pad archive (.mpa).
Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people
who use Palm Powered™ handhelds or to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
To import data:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. Click to select the application where you want to import data.
3. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the following:
a. Select All in the Category box at the top of the window.
b. Make sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application. If the categories do not exist, create
them now; otherwise, the records will be imported into the Unfiled category.
4. Choose File > Import. Then select the file you want to import and click Open.
5. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left column so that they are opposite the
corresponding imported field on the right.
6. To exclude a field from being imported, deselect the check box for that field.
7. Click OK. The imported data is highlighted in the application.
8. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation.
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operation to transfer the data to your handheld.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data.
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