Palm m100 User Manual
Handbook
for
™
Palm
m100 Series Handhelds
Copyright
Copyright © 2000 Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync,
PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. The HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its
subsidiaries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting
from the use of this handbook.
Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third
parties which may arise through the use of this software. Palm, Inc. and it subsidiaries
assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result
of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important
data on other media to protect against data loss.
Important: Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program(s). Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement.
HotSync® Cradle/Cable Adapters and
Software Download Available
The HotSync® cradle/cable supplied with your Palm™ m100 series handheld fits a 9pin serial connector. If you do not have a 9-pin serial port available on your computer,
you can order the following types of adapters: 25-pin serial adapter (for use with Windows computers), Macintosh serial adapter, USB adapter (for use with Windows or
Macintosh computers). To order a HotSync cradle/cable adapter, go to the web site:
http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras.
Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access
to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com.
P/N: 406-2315-01
Page ii Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
Contents
About This Book
Chapter 1: Introduction to Your
Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Getting to know your handheld..........................................................2
What is a Palm m100 series handheld? ..........................................2
System requirements ........................................................................3
Palm m100 series components ........................................................4
Using the protective flip cover ........................................................7
Changing the face plate ....................................................................8
Installing the batteries ......................................................................9
Palm Desktop organizer software.....................................................10
Connecting the HotSync cradle/cable .........................................10
Installing Palm Desktop software .................................................12
Using your handheld with another PIM .....................................13
Tapping and typing ............................................................................14
Tap with the stylus to get things done .........................................14
Elements of the handheld interface ..............................................15
Opening applications .....................................................................17
Using menus ....................................................................................18
Entering data ....................................................................................20
Customizing your handheld..............................................................23
Setting the time and date ...............................................................24
Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Handheld
Using Graffiti writing to enter data ..................................................26
Writing Graffiti characters .............................................................26
Graffiti tips .......................................................................................28
The Graffiti® alphabet ....................................................................29
Writing capital letters .....................................................................30
Writing numbers .............................................................................31
Graffiti numbers ..............................................................................31
Writing punctuation marks ...........................................................31
Additional Graffiti punctuation ....................................................32
Writing symbols and extended characters ..................................32
Writing accented characters ..........................................................33
Accent strokes ..................................................................................33
Additional non-English characters ...............................................33
Navigation strokes ..........................................................................34
Graffiti ShortCuts ............................................................................34
................................................................................... 1
Contents Page iii
Using the onscreen keyboard............................................................35
Using Note Pad ................................................................................... 36
Using your computer keyboard........................................................ 36
Using an external keyboard accessory............................................. 36
Importing data..................................................................................... 37
Importing data from a Windows computer ............................... 37
Importing data from a Macintosh ................................................ 38
Chapter 3: Managing Your Applications
Using the Applications Launcher..................................................... 40
Selecting applications ..................................................................... 40
Switching between applications ................................................... 40
Categorizing applications .............................................................. 40
Changing the Applications Launcher display ............................ 41
Choosing preferences......................................................................... 42
Installing and removing applications .............................................. 43
Installing add-on applications ...................................................... 43
Installing games ..............................................................................47
Removing applications .................................................................. 47
Removing Palm Desktop software ............................................... 48
Security................................................................................................. 49
Assigning a password .................................................................... 49
Changing or deleting a password ................................................ 50
Locking your handheld ................................................................. 51
Recovering from a forgotten password ....................................... 52
Chapter 4: Using Your Applications
Overview of applications...................................................................54
Date Book ......................................................................................... 54
Address Book .................................................................................. 55
To Do List .........................................................................................56
Note Pad ........................................................................................... 57
Calculator .........................................................................................58
Clock ................................................................................................. 58
Memo Pad ........................................................................................ 59
Common tasks..................................................................................... 60
Creating records .............................................................................. 60
Editing records ................................................................................ 60
Deleting records .............................................................................. 62
Purging records ............................................................................... 63
Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations ............... 65
Beaming information ..................................................................... 71
Categorizing records ...................................................................... 73
Finding records ............................................................................... 76
Page iv Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
Sorting lists of records ....................................................................80
Making records private ..................................................................81
Attaching notes ................................................................................85
Choosing fonts .................................................................................86
Application-specific tasks ..................................................................87
Date Book .........................................................................................87
Address Book .................................................................................101
To Do List .......................................................................................106
Note Pad .........................................................................................111
Memo Pad ......................................................................................115
Clock ...............................................................................................118
Calculator .......................................................................................120
Chapter 5: Advanced HotSync® Operations
Selecting HotSync setup options .....................................................122
Customizing HotSync application settings ...................................128
IR HotSync operations......................................................................131
Preparing your computer for infrared communication ..........131
Configuring HotSync Manager for
infrared communication ...............................................................134
Performing an IR HotSync operation .........................................136
Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operations ........................136
Conducting a HotSync operation via modem...............................137
Preparing your computer ............................................................138
Preparing your handheld .............................................................140
Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation .........141
Performing a HotSync operation via a modem ........................142
Using File Link...................................................................................143
Creating a user profile ......................................................................144
Chapter 6: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
Viewing preferences .........................................................................147
Buttons preferences...........................................................................148
Pen preferences ..............................................................................148
HotSync buttons preferences .......................................................150
Digitizer preferences.........................................................................150
Formats preferences ..........................................................................150
Country default .............................................................................151
Time, date, week start, and numbers formats ...........................151
General preferences...........................................................................152
Auto-off delay ................................................................................152
System, alarm, and game sounds ...............................................152
Beam Receive .................................................................................153
Connection preferences ....................................................................153
Contents Page v
Sample connection for remote IR HotSync operations ........... 154
Network preferences and TCP/IP software ................................. 155
Selecting a service ......................................................................... 156
Entering a user name ................................................................... 156
Entering a password .................................................................... 157
Selecting a connection .................................................................. 157
Adding telephone settings ..........................................................158
Connecting to your service .......................................................... 160
Creating additional service templates ....................................... 161
Adding detailed information to a service template ................. 161
Login scripts ..................................................................................164
Creating a login script on your handheld ................................. 165
Plug-in applications ..................................................................... 167
Deleting a service template .........................................................167
Network preferences menu commands ....................................167
TCP/IP troubleshooting .............................................................. 168
Owner preferences............................................................................ 169
ShortCuts preferences ...................................................................... 170
Creating a ShortCut ...................................................................... 170
Editing a ShortCut ........................................................................ 171
Deleting a ShortCut ......................................................................171
Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld
Caring for your handheld................................................................ 172
Battery considerations...................................................................... 173
Resetting your handheld ................................................................. 174
Performing a soft reset .................................................................174
Performing a hard reset ...............................................................175
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
Software installation problems ....................................................... 179
Operating problems.......................................................................... 180
Tapping and writing problems....................................................... 182
Application problems.......................................................................183
HotSync problems ............................................................................184
Beaming problems............................................................................ 192
Password problems .......................................................................... 193
Technical support ............................................................................. 194
Appendix C: Upgrade Information
..........................................196
Appendix D: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts
Use of ^char ....................................................................................... 199
Carriage return and line feed ..........................................................199
Literal characters............................................................................... 200
Page vi Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
Product Regulatory Information
FCC Statement ...................................................................................201
Canadian ICES-003 Statement.........................................................202
CE Compliance Statement ...........................................................202
Battery Warning ............................................................................202
....................................................................................................... 204
Index
Contents Page vii
About This Book
Welcome to the
handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly. It
describes all you need to know about how to use Palm m100 series
handhelds and the applications that come with them.
It walks you through:
■
Locating all the parts of your handheld
■
Viewing and entering data
■
Using your handheld with your computer
■
Personalizing your handheld with your own preference settings
After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your
handheld, you can use the rest of this handbook as a reference for less
common tasks, for maintaining your handheld, and also as a source of
information if you have problems operating it.
Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
. This
Page 1
Chapter 1
Introduction to Your
™
Palm
Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your
Palm™ m100 series handheld, how to use your handheld for the first
time, and how to use HotSync
handheld and Palm™ Desktop organizer software.
Getting to know your handheld
What is a Palm m100 series handheld?
With your Palm m100 series handheld, you will no longer have
trouble getting to meetings and appointments on time, remembering
people’s names and personal details, or tracking all the items on your
To Do list. Your handheld can help you improve your track record in
all these areas, both at work and at home.
You can enter all your scheduled events in Date Book, and set an
alarm to remind you of important meetings. You can view scheduled
events by the day, week, or month, and you also have an agenda view
for displaying current events and To Do items at the same time. Keep
all your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details
in Address Book, so you can find them as soon as you need them. Add
your tasks to To Do List, and prioritize them and assign them a due
date so you don’t overlook them. You can even jot quick notes directly
on the screen in Note Pad.
m100 Series
®
technology to synchronize your
To make sure you don’t lose any of this important information, you
can synchronize your data with Palm Desktop software on your
computer so you always have a backup copy. You can set different
levels of security for your handheld so unauthorized eyes cannot view
your data.
Chapter 1 Page 2
System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements: Windows
■
IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher
■
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me
■
16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)
■
30 MB available hard disk space
■
VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires a 256-color video
display; for best results, use High Color: 16 bit)
■
CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop
software from
■
Mouse
■
One available serial port or USB port
(PalmConnect
Minimum requirements: Macintosh
■
Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor
■
Mac OS 7.5.3 or later
■
One available serial (printer/modem) port or USB port
(USB-equipped computers, such as the Apple iMac, require the
PalmConnect USB Kit which is sold separately.)
■
25 MB available hard drive space
■
6 MB free RAM
http://www.palm.com
®
USB Kit sold separately)
)
Optional equipment
■
Modem (such as an Add-on modem accessory)
■
Printer (compatible with your computer and it’s operating system)
■
Infrared communication device
Page 3 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Palm m100 series components
Locating front panel controls
Power button/
Backlight control
Scroll buttons/
Clock control
Screen
Graffiti
writing area
Face plate
Power
button/
Backlight
control
Handheld
screen
Graffiti®
writing
area
Application buttons
Turns your handheld on or off and controls the
backlight feature. If your handheld is turned off,
pressing the power button turns the unit on and
returns you to the last screen you viewed.
If your handheld is turned on, pressing the power
button turns the unit off. Pressing the power button
for about two seconds turns the backlight on or off.
Displays the applications and information stored in
your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to
the stylus.
The area where you write letters and numbers using
the Graffiti
®
alphabet. See Chapter 2 to learn how
to write Graffiti characters.
Chapter 1 Page 4
Application
buttons
Activates the individual handheld applications that
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your
handheld is turned off, pressing any application
button activates the handheld and opens the
corresponding application. This is the fastest way to
open an application.
Tip:
See “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 6 for
details on reassigning these buttons to
activate any application on your handheld.
Scroll
buttons/
Clock
control
Displays text and other information that extends
beyond the handheld screen area.
When your handheld is on, pressing the lower
button scrolls down to view information below the
viewing area, and pressing the upper button scrolls
up to view information above the viewing area.
When your handheld is off, pressing the top button
displays the time. Holding down the top button for a
few seconds turns on the backlight so you can see the
time if lighting conditions are poor.
Face plate
Protects your handheld and enables you to
personalize your handheld’s appearance.
Using the backlight
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information
on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen.
To activate the backlight:
■
Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds.
Release the button when the backlight turns on.
Tip:
In addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke to
activate the backlight. See “Pen preferences” in Chapter 6
for more information.
To turn off the backlight:
■
Press and hold the power button for about two seconds. The
backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity)
with the Auto-off feature. See “General preferences” in Chapter
6 for more information.
Page 5 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Locating back panel components
Stylus
Reset button
Serial
(COM) port
Face plate tab
IR port
Battery door
Stylus
Face plate
tab
IR port
Reset
button
Battery
door
Serial
(COM) port
Serves as a pointing device for navigating through
applications and entering data on your handheld.
To use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and
hold it as you would a pen or pencil.
Releases the face plate so you can personalize the
appearance of your handheld with another face
plate (sold separately).
Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and
receive data from other Palm OS
®
handhelds, and
to perform HotSync operations. See “Beaming
information” in Chapter 4 and “IR HotSync
operations” in Chapter 5 for more information.
Under normal use, you should not have to use the
reset button. See Appendix A for information
about when and how to use the reset button.
Secures the batteries that power your handheld.
Connects your handheld to the HotSync cradle/
cable, which in turn connects to your computer.
This allows you to update the information between
your handheld and computer using HotSync
technology.
Chapter 1 Page 6
Using the protective flip cover
The cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The
window in the cover enables you to quickly view the time and alarm
reminder messages when your handheld cover is closed. To view the
time, press the top scroll button which is accessible through the hole
at the bottom of the cover.
You can open the cover so that it rests on the back of your handheld,
or remove it altogether.
To remove the cover:
1. Open the cover and grasp the hinge with your thumb.
2. Gently rock the cover from one side to the other until the hinge
prongs release from the slots on the top edge of your handheld.
3. To reattach the cover, align the hinge prongs with the slots on the
top edge of your handheld, and then insert one prong at a time
until the prongs lock inside the slots.
Page 7 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Changing the face plate
You can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the
face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web
www.palm.com
site:
To change the face plate:
1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld
and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld.
Face plate tab
2. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the
bottom edge of your handheld.
.
3. Gently press the top of the face plate onto your handheld until it
clicks into position.
Chapter 1 Page 8
Installing the batteries
To use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries.
The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the
handheld. See “Battery considerations” in Appendix A for more
information.
To install the batteries:
1. Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away
from your handheld.
Press tab to open
battery door
2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your
handheld into the battery compartment.
Note:
A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment
shows + and - ends of the batteries. When correctly
installed, the clips in the battery compartment secure the
batteries in place.
3. Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with the
back of your handheld and “clicks” into position.
Important:
Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are
correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly into
place. If you feel resistance when replacing the door,
make sure the door is aligned with the slots on the back of
your handheld, and that the batteries are firmly seated in
the battery compartment.
Page 9 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Palm Desktop organizer software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your
handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing
and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional.
However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in
HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on
your handheld with the information on your computer.
It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to the
data on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm
Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
With Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
■
Work with your handheld applications on your computer. Palm
Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do
List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so
you can view, enter, and modify any data stored on your
handheld. (You cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop
software.)
■
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: HotSync operations” in Chapter 4 for more
information.
■
Import and export data so you can easily transfer data from other
desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List,
and Memo Pad. 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.
Connecting the HotSync cradle/cable
The HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your handheld enables
you to synchronize the information on your handheld with the Palm
Desktop software using HotSync technology.
Important:
Chapter 1 Page 10
If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld,
follow the instructions in Appendix C, “Upgrade
Information” before completing these steps.
To connect the HotSync cradle/cable:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the HotSync cradle/cable into a serial (COM) port on your
computer.
Note:
Your HotSync cradle/cable requires a dedicated port. It
cannot share a port with an internal modem or other
device. If you are unsure of the exact location of the serial
port, refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
Shown with a
HotSync cradle.
Some models use
a cable in place
of the cradle.
If your computer does not have a dedicated serial port available, or the
cradle/cable does not fit your computer, you can order the following
HotSync cradle/cable adapters from:
http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras
Macintosh serial 25-pin serial USB
Page 11 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm
Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm
Desktop software, the
Windows users), and the
Guide
on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop
software, please print these instructions and do the following before
installing:
■
Turn off your computer and connect the HotSync cradle/cable to
it.
■
not
Do
simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to your
computer’s hard disk. You must use the installation software to
place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.
Important:
If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld,
follow the instructions in Appendix C, “Upgrade
Information” before completing these steps.
To install Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Exit any open programs, including those that run automatically at
startup such as Microsoft Office, and disable any virus-scanning
software.
Quick Tour
in Palm Desktop software (for
Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s
3. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to
the HotSync cradle/cable.
Chapter 1 Page 12
Shown with a
HotSync cradle.
Some models use
a cable in place
of the cradle.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the
Quick Tour
so you can
learn about how to use Palm Desktop software.
To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh:
1. Turn on your Macintosh.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh’s
CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon.
4. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation procedure.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using your handheld with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such
as Microsoft Outlook, you still need to install Palm Desktop software
in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other
features of Palm Desktop software to your computer. The connection
software, called a conduit, lets you synchronize the data between your
handheld and your PIM. The conduit for Microsoft Outlook is
included on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only);
however, you must install it in addition to Palm Desktop software. For
information on the availability of conduit software for the PIM you
use, contact the vendor of your PIM or visit the web site
www.palm.com
.
Page 13 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Tapping and typing
Tap with the stylus to get things done
Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the
stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that
gets things done on your handheld.
The first time you start your handheld, setup instructions appear on
the screen. These instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer,
and a Basic Skills tutorial. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of
your handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an
element on the screen, the handheld can detect exactly which task you
want to perform.
Important
Basic Skills walks you through the key features of the handheld
interface and the applications that come with it. You can return to
Basic Skills later by tapping the Welcome icon in the Applications
Launcher.
With your handheld turned on, you can tap the screen to do many
operations, such as the following:
■
Open applications
■
Choose menu commands
■
Initiate a global Find operation
■
Select options in dialog boxes
■
Open the onscreen keyboards
:
Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making
strokes on the handheld screen. Never use an actual pen,
pencil, or other sharp object to write on the handheld
screen.
Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your
computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text. You can also use
the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.
Chapter 1 Page 14
Elements of the handheld interface
Icons
Menu
bar
Menu bar
Icons
Contrast
control
Clock
abc
123
A set of commands that are specific to the
application. Not all applications have a menu bar.
Tap the icons to open applications , menus ,
Calculator , and to find text anywhere in your
data .
Tap the Contrast icon to open the Adjust Contrast
dialog box. Tap to the left or right of the slider to
adjust the contrast in small increments or drag the
slider to change the contrast in large increments. You
can also press the up and down scroll buttons to
adjust the contrast.
Tap the Clock icon to display or set the time and
date.
With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to
activate the alphabetic keyboard.
With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to
activate the numeric keyboard.
Page 15 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Check
box
Previous/next arrows
Pick list
Command
button
Check box
Command
buttons
Next/
previous
arrows
Pick list
Scroll bar
Scroll
bar
When a check mark appears in a check box, the
corresponding option is active. If a check box is
empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box
is checked, tapping it removes the check mark.
Tap a button to perform a command. Command
buttons appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of
application screens.
Tap the left and right arrows to display the previous
and next record; tap the up and down arrows to
display the previous and next page of information.
Tap the arrow to display a list of choices, and then tap
an item in the list to select it.
Drag the slider, or tap the top or bottom arrow, to
scroll the display 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 upper and lower scroll buttons on the
front panel of your handheld.
Chapter 1 Page 16
Opening applications
You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application
installed on your handheld. You can also open Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Note Pad with the application buttons on the
front panel of your handheld.
Applications
Launcher
Date Book
Address Book
Tip:
When you press an application button on the front panel, you
Note Pad
To Do List
have instant access to the selected application. You don’t even
need to turn on your handheld first.
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 Applications icon .
2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have
many applications installed on your handheld, tap the scroll bar to
see all of your applications.
Tip:
To find an application quickly, you can write the Graffiti
character for the first letter of its name. The Applications
Launcher scrolls to the first application with a name that
begins with that letter. You can also assign application
icons to different categories. See “Categorizing
applications” in Chapter 3.
Page 17 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Using menus
Menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you master them in
one application, use them the same way in all the other applications.
The menus of each application are illustrated in the section on that
application in Chapter 4. The Edit menu is described in “Editing
records” in Chapter 4.
To open the menu bar:
1. Open an application (such as Address Book or Memo Pad).
2. Do one of the following:
Tap the Menu icon .
Tap on the inverted title area at the top of the screen.
Tap the title area
Tap the Menu icon
In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options.
The Record menu is selected and contains the commands New Memo,
Delete Memo, and Beam Memo.
Choosing a menu
After you open the menu bar for an application, tap the menu that
contains the command you want to use.
The menus and menu commands that are available depend on the
application that is currently open. Also, the menus and menu
commands vary depending on
currently using. For example, in Memo Pad, the menus are different
for the Memo list screen and the Memo screen.
Chapter 1 Page 18
which part
of the application you’re
Graffiti menu commands
Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke,
which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands
on computers. The command letters appear to the right of the
command names.
Menu commands
Command letters
Draw the Command stroke anywhere in the Graffiti area. When you
draw the Command stroke, the Command toolbar appears just above
the Graffiti writing area to indicate that you are in Command mode.
Command
CutUndo Copy Paste Beam Delete
The command toolbar displays context sensitive menu commands for
the current screen. For example, if text is selected the menu icons
displayed may be undo, cut, copy, and paste. Tap on an icon to select
the command, or immediately write the corresponding command
letter for an appropriate command in the Graffiti writing area.
For example, to choose Select All in the Edit menu, draw the
Command stroke, followed by the letter “s.”
Note:
Command mode is only active for a short time, so you must
tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to choose
the menu command.
Page 19 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Displaying online tips
Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an
online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate
questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using the
dialog box, or give you other useful information.
To display an online tip:
1. Tap the Tips icon .
2. After you review the tip, tap Done.
Entering data
There are several ways to enter data into your handheld:
■
Using the onscreen keyboard
■
Using Graffiti writing
■
Using Note Pad
■
Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then
synchronizing with your handheld
■
Using an external keyboard
Onscreen keyboard
When you create or edit a record in an application such as Address
Book, you can open the onscreen alphabetic and numeric keyboards
to enter data.
Tap here for
alphabetic keyboard
Chapter 1 Page 20
Tap here for numeric
keyboard
After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other
keyboards, including the international keyboard. See “Using the
onscreen keyboard” in Chapter 2 for more information.
Note:
You cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen
keyboard.
Alpha
Tab
Backspace
Caps lock
Caps shift
Numeric
Tap here to display
numeric keyboard
Tap here to display
alphabetic keyboard
Carriage return
International
Tap here to display
international keyboard
Graffiti writing
Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as the primary
system for entering text and numbers. With Graffiti writing, you write
simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as
letters or numbers.
Write letters here Write numbers here
Division marks
The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you
can install on your handheld to practice Graffiti writing. See
“Installing and removing applications” in Chapter 3 for installation
instructions. The Memo Pad application is ideal for practicing
Graffiti writing. This section explains how to open Memo Pad and
use it to practice Graffiti writing.
Page 21 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
To open Memo Pad:
1. Tap the Applications icon .
2. Tap the Memo Pad icon .
3. Tap New.
Note:
A blinking cursor appears on the first line of the new
memo to indicate where new text will appear.
New
memo
cursor
Tap
New
Write in
Graffiti
area
See “Using Graffiti writing to enter data” in Chapter 2 for details.
Note Pad
The Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a
quick note in your own handwriting directly on your handheld
screen. Think of Note Pad as a virtual “sticky pad” for short notes.
Later, you would transfer your “sticky” notes to a more permanent
place by entering the information in the appropriate application, or
throw them away by deleting them. See “Note Pad” in Chapter 4
for more information and instructions.
Using Palm Desktop software
If you have new records you want to add to your handheld and prefer
to use the computer keyboard rather than Graffiti writing or the
onscreen keyboard, enter the data in Palm Desktop software or the
PIM you have installed to use with your handheld. For details on
entering information in Palm Desktop software, refer to the online
Help in Palm Desktop software, the
software (for Windows users), and the
Macintosh User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Page 22
on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.
Quick Tour
in Palm Desktop
Palm Desktop Software for the
After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync
operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See
“Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 4
for more information.
Importing data
If you already have data in a database on your computer, you can
import it into Palm Desktop software. You can import data stored in
computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or from
another Palm OS handheld. When you import data, you transfer
the records to your handheld without having to enter them
manually. See “Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
External keyboard
You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial
connector on your handheld so you can type data directly into your
handheld. External keyboards are very helpful when you need to
enter large amounts of data quickly while you are away from your
computer. For additional information about this optional accessory,
go to the web site:
www.palm.com
.
Customizing your handheld
You can customize your handheld by using the Preferences
application. You can enter personal information such as your name
and address; set date and time formats; turn off sounds; and configure
your handheld to work with a modem or network.
To open the Preferences screens:
1. Tap the Applications icon .
2. Tap the Preferences icon .
3. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap the Preferences category you want to view.
See Chapter 6 for more specific information on the Preferences
screens and customizing your handheld.
Page 23 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Series Handheld
Loading...