Garmin iQue 3600a User Manual
iQue® 3600a
integrated handheld
operating instructions
Introduction
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Limited Warranty
The iQue® 3600a is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within
this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replace-ment
will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transpor-tation
cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
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DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Product Support at one of the numbers listed
below for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly
written on the outside of the package. The unit should be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A
copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original
retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.
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Phone: 800/800.1020 Phone: 44/0870.8501241
Fax: 913/397.0836 Fax: 44/0870.8501251
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Introduction: Information, Cautions, and Warnings
Lithium-Ion Battery Information
Your iQue 3600a contains a non-user-serviceable lithium-ion battery. Please observe the following cautions:
• Do not store at or use the unit in temperatures above 60° C (140° F). Do not store or use the unit near a heat source, such as
a radiator, stove, fireplace, or other heat-generating source. If the unit is exposed to temperatures about 60° C (140° F) 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 electrolyte, heat 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 electrolyte 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 heat, corrode, or not function occasionally.
• Keep the unit out of reach of babies and children to avoid any accidents.
• Do not put the unit in a microwave oven or pressure cooker.
• Although rechargeable, the battery has a limited life-span.
• If there are any problems with the battery, immediately keep the battery in a safe place and contact Garmin.
• If the unit must be disposed of, contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of
lithium-ion batteries.
ESD Caution
To prevent electrostatic discharge (discharge of static electricity) from harming your iQue, discharge static electricity from
your body by touching an unpainted metal surface. You must discharge static electricity from your body before handling your
iQue 3600a.
Warnings
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any
questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at
The iQue has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin
dealer for repairs.
The iQue 3600a is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your
warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.
http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Lithium-Ion Battery Information ............................................................................................................................................ v
ESD Caution ........................................................................................................................................................................... v
Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................. v
Chapter 1: Introduction to the iQue® Handheld ....................................................... 1.1
System Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 1.1
iQue Components ................................................................................................................................................................ 1.2
Locating Front Panel Controls .......................................................................................................................................1.2
Locating Side, Top, Bottom and Back Panel Components ............................................................................................ 1.3
Using the Stylus ................................................................................................................................................................... 1.4
Starting Your Handheld and Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................................................ 1.5
Adjusting the Brightness of Your Screen ............................................................................................................................ 1.5
Resetting Your iQue ............................................................................................................................................................. 1.6
Opening Applications .......................................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Using the Handheld Interface .............................................................................................................................................. 1.8
Using Menus and Menu Commands .............................................................................................................................. 1.9
Displaying Tips .............................................................................................................................................................. 1.9
Customizing Your Handheld ............................................................................................................................................. 1.10
Personalizing Your Handheld ....................................................................................................................................... 1.10
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ........................................................................................................................ 1.11
Formatting the Date, Time and Numbers ..................................................................................................................... 1.13
Setting the Auto-Off Delay Time .................................................................................................................................1.14
Setting Your Handheld to Stay On While in the Cradle ............................................................................................... 1.14
Setting the Sounds and Volumes .................................................................................................................................. 1.15
Enabling the Alarm Vibrate and Alarm LED ............................................................................................................... 1.15
Turning Beam Receive On and Off .............................................................................................................................. 1.15
Selecting a Color Theme .............................................................................................................................................. 1.15
Palm™ Desktop Software ................................................................................................................................................. 1.16
Connecting the Cradle .................................................................................................................................................. 1.16
Installing Palm Desktop Software ................................................................................................................................ 1.16
Using Your Handheld with Another Personal Information Manager ........................................................................... 1.16
Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your iQue Handheld .................................................... 2.1
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 2.1
Entering Data Using Graffiti® 2 Handwriting Software ...................................................................................................... 2.2
Learning to Write Graffiti 2 Characters .......................................................................................................................... 2.2
®
General Guidelines for Graffiti
Graffiti
The Graffiti
®
2 Tips ............................................................................................................................................................... 2.4
®
2 Alphabet ................................................................................................................................................. 2.5
2 Writing .................................................................................................................... 2.3
Writing Capital Letters ................................................................................................................................................... 2.5
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Writing Numbers ............................................................................................................................................................ 2.5
Writing Punctuation Marks and Other Special Characters ............................................................................................2.5
Writing Accent Marks .................................................................................................................................................... 2.6
Writing Symbols and other Special Characters .............................................................................................................. 2.6
Using Graffiti
Using Graffiti
®
2 Gestures .............................................................................................................................................. 2.7
®
2 ShortCuts ............................................................................................................................................ 2.7
Using the Graffiti® 2 Tuner ............................................................................................................................................. 2.9
Using Your Computer Keyboard ......................................................................................................................................... 2.9
Importing Data ................................................................................................................................................................... 2.10
Using An External Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................. 2.10
Chapter 3: Managing Applications ........................................................................... 3.1
Using the Applications Launcher ........................................................................................................................................ 3.1
Selecting Applications .................................................................................................................................................... 3.1
Categorizing Applications .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2
Changing the Applications Launcher Display ................................................................................................................ 3.2
Setting Preferences for Applications .............................................................................................................................. 3.3
Assigning Applications to Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 3.3
Installing Add-On Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 3.5
Removing Applications .................................................................................................................................................. 3.6
Removing Palm™ Desktop Software ............................................................................................................................ 3.7
Assigning Security Options ................................................................................................................................................. 3.7
Masking and Hiding Records ......................................................................................................................................... 3.7
Assigning and Editing Passwords .................................................................................................................................. 3.8
Locking Your Handheld .................................................................................................................................................3.9
Recovering From a Forgotten Password ........................................................................................................................ 3.9
Chapter 4: Using Basic Applications ........................................................................ 4.1
Using the Date Book ........................................................................................................................................................... 4.1
Scheduling Events ............................................................................................................................................................... 4.2
Scheduling Timed Events ............................................................................................................................................... 4.2
Scheduling Untimed Events ........................................................................................................................................... 4.4
Scheduling Repeating or Continuous Events ................................................................................................................. 4.5
Changing Repeating or Continuous Events ................................................................................................................... 4.6
Tips for Scheduling Repeating or Continuous Events ................................................................................................... 4.7
Rescheduling Events ...................................................................................................................................................... 4.7
Adding Address Book Information and Attaching a Location to an Event .................................................................... 4.7
Setting Alarms .....................................................................................................................................................................4.8
Setting an Alarm for an Event ........................................................................................................................................ 4.8
Setting Alarm Options .................................................................................................................................................... 4.9
Changing the Date Book View .......................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Working in Week View ................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Tips for Using Week View ........................................................................................................................................... 4.12
Spotting Event Conflicts ............................................................................................................................................... 4.12
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Working in Month View ............................................................................................................................................... 4.13
Tips for Using Month View .......................................................................................................................................... 4.13
Working in Agenda View ............................................................................................................................................. 4.13
Tips for Using Agenda View ........................................................................................................................................ 4.14
Changing the Date Book Display ...................................................................................................................................... 4.14
Changing the Displayed Start and End Times .............................................................................................................. 4.15
Using the To Do List .......................................................................................................................................................... 4.16
Creating To Do List Items ............................................................................................................................................ 4.17
Setting To Do List Priorities ......................................................................................................................................... 4.18
Changing Priorities and Due Dates .............................................................................................................................. 4.19
Displaying Completed and Due Items ......................................................................................................................... 4.20
Using the Address Book .................................................................................................................................................... 4.21
Adding and Using Address Book Entries ..................................................................................................................... 4.22
Duplicating an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................4.23
Selecting Different Types of Phone Numbers and Addresses ...................................................................................... 4.23
Editing Address Book Entries ...................................................................................................................................... 4.24
Changing the Address Book Display ........................................................................................................................... 4.24
Using the Memo Pad ......................................................................................................................................................... 4.26
Creating Memos ........................................................................................................................................................... 4.26
Reviewing Memos ........................................................................................................................................................ 4.27
Using the Calculator .......................................................................................................................................................... 4.28
Using the Calculator Buttons .......................................................................................................................................4.28
Displaying Recent Calculations ................................................................................................................................... 4.29
Using the Que Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 4.29
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks .................................................................... 5.1
Creating Records ................................................................................................................................................................. 5.1
Editing Records ................................................................................................................................................................... 5.1
Selecting Text ................................................................................................................................................................. 5.1
Using the Edit Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 5.1
Deleting Records ............................................................................................................................................................ 5.2
Purging Records ............................................................................................................................................................. 5.3
Categorizing Records ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.3
Finding Records ................................................................................................................................................................... 5.6
Finding Address Book Records ...................................................................................................................................... 5.6
Using the Find Option .................................................................................................................................................... 5.6
Using Phone Lookup ...................................................................................................................................................... 5.7
Sorting Records ................................................................................................................................................................... 5.8
Making Records Private ...................................................................................................................................................... 5.9
Attaching Notes ................................................................................................................................................................. 5.11
Choosing Fonts ............................................................................................................................................................. 5.12
Getting Information on an Application ........................................................................................................................ 5.12
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Chapter 6: Using the Attention Manager .................................................................. 6.1
Insistent Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................... 6.1
Using the Reminder Dialog Screen ................................................................................................................................ 6.1
Setting Alarm Volume .................................................................................................................................................... 6.2
Setting Alarm Sound Effects .......................................................................................................................................... 6.2
Using the Reminders List Screen ................................................................................................................................... 6.3
Subtle Alarms ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
Understanding the Blinking Alarm Indicator ................................................................................................................. 6.4
Chapter 7: Using an Expansion Card ....................................................................... 7.1
Displaying Contents of a Card ............................................................................................................................................ 7.1
Using Card Info ................................................................................................................................................................... 7.5
Chapter 8: Beaming Information ............................................................................... 8.1
Beaming a Record ............................................................................................................................................................... 8.1
Beaming a Business Card .................................................................................................................................................... 8.1
Beaming an Application ......................................................................................................................................................8.2
Receiving Beamed Information ........................................................................................................................................... 8.2
Turning Off Beaming .......................................................................................................................................................... 8.2
Chapter 9: Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync® Operations .............. 9.1
Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time ........................................................................................................... 9.1
Performing the First Local HotSync Operation .............................................................................................................9.1
Creating a User Profile ................................................................................................................................................... 9.2
Selecting HotSync® Setup Options ................................................................................................................................ 9.3
Customizing HotSync® Application Settings ................................................................................................................. 9.4
IR HotSync Operations ........................................................................................................................................................ 9.5
Preparing your Computer for Infrared Communication ................................................................................................. 9.5
Configuring HotSync Manager for Infrared Communication ........................................................................................ 9.6
Performing an IR HotSync® Operation .......................................................................................................................... 9.7
Returning to Using the Cradle for HotSync
Conducting a HotSync® Operation Via a Modem ............................................................................................................... 9.8
Preparing Your Computer ............................................................................................................................................... 9.8
Preparing Your Handheld ............................................................................................................................................... 9.9
Selecting Conduits for a Modem HotSync Operation .................................................................................................. 9.10
Performing a HotSync Operation via a Modem ........................................................................................................... 9.10
Conducting a HotSync® Operation Via a Network ............................................................................................................ 9.11
®
Operations ............................................................................................... 9.7
Using File Link .................................................................................................................................................................. 9.12
Chapter 10: Setting Connection and Network Preferences ................................ 10.1
Connection Preferences ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.1
Connection Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 10.1
Setting Modem Configurations ....................................................................................................................................10.2
Network Preferences ......................................................................................................................................................... 10.3
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Customizing Service Templates ...................................................................................................................................10.4
Entering DNS Numbers and IP Addresses ................................................................................................................... 10.6
Creating a Login Script ................................................................................................................................................ 10.7
Using Non-ASCII Characters in Login Scripts ............................................................................................................ 10.8
Connecting to Your ISP or Dial-in Service .................................................................................................................. 10.8
Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections .......................................................................................................................... 10.9
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE IQUE® HANDHELD
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™ Desktop software. Once you familiarize yourself
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™ applications included with your iQue handheld. To learn how to use the Que
Applications for navigating with your iQue, please refer to the Que Applications Guide included in your product box. You can also
find instructions there for using the yoke mount.
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
®
• Microsoft
Windows® 98/2000/ME
• VGA monitor or better
• CD-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 3600a 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1
Introduction: iQue Components
iQue Components
Microphone
iQue Screen
Text Input Area
Power/Backlight Button
Battery Icon
Scroll Buttons
Application Buttons
Speaker
Application Buttons
Locating Front Panel Controls
• 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 green LED on the
external power. Press and hold the
Power button for about two seconds to turn the backlight on or off for changing lighting
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.
• Microphone: Push and hold the REC button, then speak into the microphone to record notes or memos.
• 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.
Power button is lit when the unit is charging or using
“To change
“Assigning Applications to Buttons” in Chapter 3
• Scroll Buttons: Press to display text and other information that extends beyond of 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.
• Speaker: Internal speaker for listening to voice-guided navigation commands, MP3 files, and recorded notes and memos.
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1.2
Introduction: iQue Components
REC
Button
Thumb
Wheel
ESC
Button
Left Side View
Headphones
Jack
Expansion
Card Slot
GPS Antenna
(in down position)
Top View
Stylus
External
Antenna
Connector
IR Port
Interface Connector
Bottom View
AC Charger
Connector
Slots for leather
flip cover
Locating Side, Top, Bottom and Back Panel Components
• REC Button: Press to activate the digital voice recorder and speak into the microphone like a tape recorder to record notes
or memos.
• Thumb Wheel: Rotate up or down to scroll or push in to select items and run applications.
• ESC Button: Returns to previous display.
• 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 GA27C low profile remote antenna.
• IR Port: Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data to and from other iQue or Palm OS
®
handhelds and to
perform HotSync® operations. See “Beaming Information” in Chapter 8 and “IR HotSync Operations” in Chapter 9 for more
information.
• Expansion Card Slot: Accepts SD expansion cards for flexible memory storage and additional software.
• Headphones Jack: Plug in headphones for listening to MP3 audio files, digital voice recordings, or navigation guidance.
• AC Charger Connector: Connects to the AC wall charger for battery recharge only.
• Interface Connector: Connects your handheld to the cradle, which in turn connects to a USB port on your computer and to
the wall current through the AC adapter. Connecting to the cradle allows you to recharge your iQue handheld and update the
information between your handheld and the computer using HotSync
®
technology.
NOTE: Before using the iQue 3600a for the first time, the battery must be charged for three hours. See the Setup Guide,
located with the Setup CD, for more information.
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Introduction: Using the Stylus
Flip-up GPS Antenna
(open parallel to the horizon
for GPS navigation)
Reset Button
Back Side View
• 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.
• 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.com for
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.
• 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 (Applications Launcher) icon . Then tap the Prefs icon (you may need to scroll down).
2. In the
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
pick list in the upper right corner of the screen, tap Digitizer.
Adjusting the Brightness of Your Screen
To turn the backlight on or off:
1. Press the Power button to turn on the device.
2. Press and hold the Power button until the backlight turns on or off. Then release the button.
To adjust the backlight brightness:
1. Tap the Backlight icon , located in the Status Bar just below the text input area.
2. Tap and drag the brightness adjustment slider to the desired level. Then tap Done.
Brightness Adjustment Slider
NOTE: Backlight is the most significant factor in reducing or lengthening battery life. Turning the brightness up and/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:
1. Unscrew the head of the stylus to access the reset tip tool, shown below.
2. Use the tool to press and release the Reset button inside the hole on the back of the handheld.
Reset Button
Stylus
Reset Tip Tool
A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct
®
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™
logo. Then release 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.
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
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 . Repeatedly tapping cycles through several
application categories.
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.
QueMap, with the hardware application buttons on the front of your
Application Icons
Applications Launcher Icon
(Home icon)
Scroll Bar
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Introduction: Using the Handheld Interface
Using the Handheld Interface
Tap the tab to view
the menu bar for
this page.
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 displayed 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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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 may be 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
®
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 displays 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. Note that if you wait more than three seconds to draw the shortcut
letter, you’ll have to redraw the Graffiti 2 command stroke to redisplay 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 . Then tap the Prefs icon.
1. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose Owner.
2. 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.
NOTE: If you have assigned a password to your device using the Security application, you must unlock the Owner Pref-
erences 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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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 . Then tap the Prefs icon.
2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose Date & Time.
3. In the Date & Time screen, tap the
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.
Set Date field. The Set Date screen appears.
To set the time:
1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs 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.
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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 . Then tap the Prefs 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.
Set Time Zone screen
4. Tap the scroll bar arrows or press the Scroll buttons to scroll to your country and time zone.
5. Tap to select your time zone. Then tap OK. The time zone you selected appears in the Time Zone field.
TIP: Choose the time zone from the list that corresponds to where you are. When you travel, use this dialog 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 . Then tap the Prefs 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.
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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 . Then tap the Prefs 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.
formats, keep the following in
To change time, date, week start, and numbers formats:
1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs icon.
2. Tap the
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
6. Tap the Numbers pick list and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator.
pick list in the upper right corner and choose Formats.
pick list and select whether you want the first day of the week to be Sunday or Monday.
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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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 . Then tap the Prefs 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.
Setting Your Handheld to Stay On While in the Cradle
In order to save battery power, your handheld will shut off after the time interval you set in General Preferences. Battery power is
not an issue when your handheld is charging in the cradle, so you may choose to have the handheld remain on while in the cradle.
To set your device to stay on while in the cradle:
1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs 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 while in the cradle. If you uncheck the box,
your handheld shuts off after the period of time that you specify above.
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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 . Then tap the Prefs 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
®
operations. The Game Sound
setting typically works only with newer games that are programmed to respond to it.
Enabling the Alarm Vibrate and Alarm LED
When you enable the Alarm Vibrate and Alarm LED settings, your handheld vibrates, and the LED blinks to notify you of alarms.
These settings are useful when you want the Alarm Sound off, but you still want to be notified of alarms.
To enable the Alarm Vibrate and Alarm LED:
1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs icon.
2. Tap the
3. Tap the Alarm Vibrate pick list and select On or Off.
4. Tap the Alarm LED pick list and select On or Off.
pick list in the upper right corner and choose General.
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 . Then tap the Prefs icon.
2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose General.
3. Tap the
4. Tap a color theme. Experiment with other color themes by repeating the
steps above. Tap the box next to
Night color theme after sunset.
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Colors pick list. Tap the scroll arrows to view all menu items.
Auto-Night to automatically switch to the
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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
®
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 “Exchanging and
Updating Data using HotSync Operations” in Chapter 9 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
Connecting the Cradle
The cradle that comes with your iQue handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your iQue handheld with the Palm™
Desktop software using HotSync® technology.
To connect your cradle on a PC-compatible computer:
Plug the cable from the iQue handheld cradle into a USB port on your computer.
NOTE: Your iQue handheld requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If
you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port on your computer, refer to the manual supplied with the computer.
Installing Palm Desktop Software
For specific instructions on installing Palm Desktop software, please refer to the Setup Guide, included with the Setup CD. You will
need this CD to install the software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software 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 conduuit. Keep in mind, though, that you must install Palm Desktop software to set up your handheld.
®
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 HANDHELD
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
Backspace
Return/Enter
The International keyboard.
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Entering Data: Entering Data Using Graffi ti® 2
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 3600a 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
will appear on the Applications Launcher screen. Tap on this icon to view the demo at any time.
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 will see an animation of the strokes used to form that character.
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Entering Data: Entering Data Using Graffi ti® 2
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 there only as a guideline.)
• The Graffiti 2 writing strokes for letters closely resemble letters of the standard English alphabet, both upper and lower case.
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
Tap the arrow to show or
hide the text input area
Write uppercase letters across the division line
• A special feature of the iQue handheld is a collapsible or “soft” Graffiti® 2 input area to maximize the display area. In
some applications, you can hide the text input area by tapping on the down arrow in the lower right corner. In some Que
applications, the text area is automatically hidden for full screen display. To show the text input area again, tap on the
up arrow.
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Entering Data: Entering Data Using Graffi ti® 2
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 hand 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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