Palm m125 Handbook
Handbook
for
Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds
Copyright
Copyright © 1998-2001 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect,
PalmModem and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and
the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. 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 its 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 and Adapters and
Software Download Available
The HotSync® cradle/cable supplied with your handheld fits a USB connector. If you
do not have a USB port available on your computer, you can order a 9-pin serial cradle
and the following types of adapters: 25-pin serial adapter (for use with Windows
computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. To order a HotSync cradle or adapters, go to
the web site: http://www.palm.com.
Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a
CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from
http://www.palm.com.
P/N: 406-3352A-US
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Contents
About This Book ................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Handheld ......................... 3
Getting to know your Palm m100 series handheld ......................... 3
What is a Palm m100 series handheld?.......................................... 3
System requirements ........................................................................ 4
Palm m100 series components ........................................................ 5
Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld................................... 8
Preparing to use your handheld ........................................................ 8
Using the protective flip cover ........................................................ 9
Changing the face plate .................................................................. 10
Installing the batteries .................................................................... 11
Palm Desktop software .................................................................. 12
Using your handheld with another PIM ..................................... 16
Tapping and typing ........................................................................... 16
Tap with the stylus to get things done......................................... 16
Elements of the handheld interface .............................................. 17
Opening applications ..................................................................... 19
Using menus .................................................................................... 20
Entering data.................................................................................... 22
Customizing your handheld............................................................. 26
Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Handheld ..................... 29
Using Graffiti writing to enter data ................................................. 29
Writing Graffiti characters ............................................................. 29
Graffiti tips ....................................................................................... 31
The Graffiti alphabet....................................................................... 32
Writing capital letters ..................................................................... 33
Writing numbers ............................................................................. 33
Graffiti numbers .............................................................................. 34
Writing punctuation marks ........................................................... 34
Additional Graffiti punctuation.................................................... 35
Writing symbols and extended characters .................................. 35
Writing accented characters .......................................................... 35
Accent strokes.................................................................................. 36
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Additional non-English characters ...............................................36
Navigation strokes...........................................................................36
Graffiti ShortCuts ............................................................................37
Using the onscreen keyboard ............................................................38
Using Note Pad ................................................................................... 38
Using your computer keyboard........................................................39
Importing data..................................................................................... 39
Importing data from a Windows computer ................................ 39
Importing data from a Macintosh .................................................40
Chapter 3: Managing Your Applications........................... 43
Using the Applications Launcher.....................................................43
Selecting applications......................................................................43
Switching between applications....................................................43
Categorizing applications...............................................................43
Changing the Applications Launcher display.............................44
Choosing preferences ......................................................................... 45
Installing and removing applications ..............................................46
Installing add-on applications .......................................................46
Removing applications ...................................................................50
Removing Palm Desktop software................................................51
Security.................................................................................................52
Assigning a password.....................................................................52
Changing or deleting a password .................................................53
Locking your handheld ..................................................................54
Recovering from a forgotten password........................................57
Chapter 4: Using Expansion Features ............................... 59
Inserting an expansion card ..............................................................59
Removing an expansion card ............................................................60
Opening expansion card applications ............................................. 60
Switching between your handheld and an expansion card .........61
Copying applications to an expansion card....................................61
Deleting applications from an expansion card...............................62
Card Info ..............................................................................................63
Reviewing card information ..........................................................63
Renaming a card .............................................................................. 64
Formatting a card ............................................................................64
Card Info menus ..............................................................................64
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Chapter 5: Using Your Basic Applications ....................... 67
Overview of basic applications ........................................................ 67
Date Book ......................................................................................... 67
Address Book................................................................................... 68
To Do List ......................................................................................... 69
Note Pad ........................................................................................... 70
Memo Pad ........................................................................................ 71
Calculator ......................................................................................... 71
Clock ................................................................................................. 72
Common tasks .................................................................................... 72
Creating records .............................................................................. 72
Editing records ................................................................................ 73
Deleting records .............................................................................. 75
Purging records ............................................................................... 76
Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations ................ 77
Beaming information ...................................................................... 82
Categorizing records ...................................................................... 84
Finding information........................................................................ 88
Sorting lists of records .................................................................... 91
Making records private .................................................................. 93
Attaching notes................................................................................ 96
Choosing fonts................................................................................. 96
Reviewing Reminders .................................................................... 98
Application-specific tasks ................................................................. 99
Date Book ......................................................................................... 99
Address Book................................................................................. 113
To Do List ....................................................................................... 119
Note Pad ......................................................................................... 124
Memo Pad ...................................................................................... 128
Calculator ....................................................................................... 130
Clock ............................................................................................... 132
Chapter 6: Advanced HotSync® Operations ................... 135
Selecting HotSync setup options .................................................... 135
Customizing HotSync application settings .................................. 141
IR HotSync operations..................................................................... 143
Preparing your computer for infrared communication .......... 144
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication. 144
Performing an IR HotSync operation......................................... 146
Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operations ........................ 147
Conducting a HotSync operation via modem.............................. 148
Preparing your computer ............................................................ 148
Preparing your handheld............................................................. 151
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Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation .........152
Performing a HotSync operation via a modem.........................153
Using File Link ..................................................................................153
Creating a user profile......................................................................153
Chapter 7: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ........ 157
Viewing preferences .........................................................................157
Buttons preferences ..........................................................................158
Pen preferences ..............................................................................159
HotSync buttons preferences .......................................................160
Digitizer preferences ........................................................................ 161
Formats preferences .........................................................................161
Country default..............................................................................161
Time, date, week start, and numbers formats ...........................162
General preferences .......................................................................... 162
Auto-off delay ................................................................................162
System, alarm, and game sounds................................................163
Beam Receive..................................................................................163
Date and Time preferences.............................................................. 164
Connection preferences....................................................................164
Editing connections .......................................................................165
Network preferences and TCP/IP software .................................166
Selecting a service..........................................................................167
Entering a user name ....................................................................167
Entering a password .....................................................................168
Selecting a connection ................................................................... 168
Adding telephone settings ...........................................................169
Connecting to your service...........................................................171
Creating additional service templates ........................................172
Adding detailed information to a service template..................172
Login scripts ...................................................................................175
Creating a login script on your handheld..................................176
Plug-in applications ......................................................................178
Deleting a service template ..........................................................178
Network preferences menu commands .....................................178
TCP/IP troubleshooting ...............................................................179
Owner preferences............................................................................180
ShortCuts preferences ......................................................................181
Creating a ShortCut.......................................................................181
Editing a ShortCut.........................................................................182
Deleting a ShortCut .......................................................................182
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Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld ....................... 183
Caring for your handheld ............................................................... 183
Battery considerations ..................................................................... 184
Resetting your handheld ................................................................. 185
Performing a soft reset ................................................................. 185
Performing a hard reset................................................................ 186
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions ...................... 191
Software installation problems....................................................... 192
Operating problems ......................................................................... 193
Tapping and writing problems ...................................................... 195
Application problems ...................................................................... 196
HotSync problems ............................................................................ 197
Beaming problems............................................................................ 205
Password problems.......................................................................... 206
Technical support ............................................................................. 207
Appendix C: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts .... 209
Use of ^char ...................................................................................... 209
Carriage return and line feed ......................................................... 209
Literal characters .............................................................................. 209
Product Regulatory Information...................................... 211
Index ................................................................................ 215
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About This Book
Welcome to the Palm™ m100 series handheld. This handbook is
designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld.
It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and
the applications that come with it.
It walks you through:
■
Locating all the parts of your handheld
■
Viewing and entering data
■
Working with expansion cards
■
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.
About This Book Page 1
Page 2 About This Book
Chapter 1
Introduction to Your
Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your
Palm™ m100 series handheld, how to use your handheld for the first
time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use
HotSync
Desktop software.
Getting to know your Palm m100 series handheld
What is a Palm m100 series handheld?
Palm m100 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time,
and keep up with daily tasks while you are away from your desk. Use
your new handheld to do the following:
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■
■
■
■
■
■
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■
®
technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™
Enter your schedule in Date Book
Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in
Address Book
Prioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List
Jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad
Set alarms from Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad, to keep yourself
on schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes
Synchronize your data with Palm Desktop software on your
Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy
Insert MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add
additional software or memory, or to back up your data
Attach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem
Beam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is close by
and has an IR (infrared) port
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System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements: Windows
■
IBM-compatible Pentium-class computer
■
Windows 98/Me/2000 (Windows 95/NT operating systems
require a serial cradle/cable, sold separately)
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16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)
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30 MB available hard disk space
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VGA monitor or better (the
display; for best results, use High Color:16 bit)
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CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop
software from
■
Mouse
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One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable sold
http://www.palm.com
separately)
Minimum requirements: Macintosh
■
Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor
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Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9
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One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable and
adapters sold separately)
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25 MB available hard disk space
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6 MB free RAM
Quick Tour
)
requires 256-color video
Optional equipment
■
Modem (such as an add-on modem accessory)
■
Printer (compatible with your computer and its operating system)
■
Infrared communication device
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MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) expansion cards
(sold separately)
■
HotSync cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations
without your cradle (sold separately, available with either a USB or
serial connector)
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Palm m100 series components
Locating front panel controls
Power button/
Backlight control
Scroll buttons/
Clock control
Screen
Graffiti
writing area
Changeable
face plate
Power
button/
Backlight
control
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.
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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 7 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.
Changeable
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 7 for details.
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 “Auto-off delay” in Chapter 7 for
more information.
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Locating back panel components
Stylus
Face plate tab
IR port
Reset button
Universal
connector
Stylus
Face plate tab
IR port
Expansion card
slot
Expansion
card slot
Battery door
Serves as a pointing and writing 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 “Common
tasks” in Chapter 5 and “IR HotSync operations”
in Chapter 7 for more information.
Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure
Digital (SD) expansion cards, enabling you to
add more memory or applications. You can also
back up data to an expansion card.
Battery door
Reset button
Secures the batteries that power your handheld.
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.
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Universal
connector
Connects your handheld to the cradle/cable,
which in turn connects to the back of your
computer. This allows you to update the
information between your handheld and
computer using HotSync technology.
The universal connector also connects peripheral
hardware devices, such as a modem, to your
handheld.
Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld
If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version
of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. To
upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in the
following sections. Some tasks are specifically for upgrading.
Preparing to use your handheld
Before you begin using your handheld and Palm Desktop software,
you must complete a few easy installation tasks.
To use your handheld and Palm Desktop software, complete the following:
■
(If upgrading) Perform a HotSync operation using your old
handheld and cradle/cable. This ensures all data on your
handheld is on your desktop computer.
■
Connect the HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your Palm
m100 series handheld to your computer. See “Connecting the
HotSync cradle/cable” later in this chapter for details.
■
(If upgrading) You may want to create a copy of your old Palm
Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your
new Palm Desktop software. If you do this, rename the copied
folder (for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm
Desktop software folder. This step is optional.
■
Install the Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm m100
series handheld. See “Installing Palm Desktop software” later in
this chapter for details.
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Perform a HotSync operation. See “Exchanging and updating data:
HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for details
■
(If upgrading) Rename your old handheld. To prevent unexpected
.
results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a
unique name. We recommend that you perform a hard reset on
your old handheld. See “Performing a hard reset” in Appendix A
for details.
Using the protective flip cover
The flip cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The
window 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.
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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.
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
http://www.palm.com
site
To remove the face plate:
1. Remove the flip cover.
2. 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
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To attach the face plate:
1. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the
bottom edge of your handheld.
2
1
2. Gently press the top of the face plate onto your handheld until it
clicks into position.
Installing the batteries
To use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries.
The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the handheld.
See “Battery considerations” in Appendix A for more information.
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
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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.
Palm Desktop software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your
handheld to your computer and serves to back up all your data.
Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is
optional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the builtin HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on
your handheld with the information on your computer.
It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to the
data on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm
Desktop software 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, 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 5 for more
information.
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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
Important:
1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
2. Plug the USB connector on the cradle/cable into a USB port on
your computer.
3. If you are using a cable, plug the other end into the universal
connector on the handheld.
The HotSync cradle/cable supplied with your handheld
fits a USB connector. If your computer does not have a
USB port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT,
or an older Macintosh, you can order a serial cradle/cable
and a 25-pin serial adapter, if necessary, from
http://www.palm.com
. Follow the documentation that
accompanies the serial cradle/cable before attempting to
complete the installation tasks.
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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
located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop folder.
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop
software, please print these instructions or refer to
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 installer to place the files
in their proper locations and to decompress the files.
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.
3. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
Quick Tour
in Palm Desktop software (for
Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s
Read This First
. Do
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to
the HotSync cradle/cable.
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Shown with a HotSync
cradle. Some models
use a cable in place of
the cradle.
To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh computer:
1. Turn on your Macintosh.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh’s
CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon.
4. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation procedure.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Shown with a HotSync
cradle. Some models
use a cable in place of
the cradle.
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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 the 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
http:/ /w ww.pa lm .com
.
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. 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:
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.
With your handheld turned on, you can tap the handheld screen to do
many operations, such as the following:
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Open applications
■
Choose menu commands
■
Initiate a Find operation to search through applications installed
on your handheld for specific text (Find operations do not search
through applications on expansion cards)
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Select options in dialog boxes
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Open the onscreen keyboards
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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.
Elements of the handheld interface
Menu
bar
Icons
Menu bar
A set of commands that are specific to the
application. Not all applications have a menu bar.
Icons
Tap the icons to open applications , menus ,
Calculator , and to find text anywhere in your
data .
Contrast
control
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.
Clock
abc
Tap the Clock icon to display the time and date.
With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to
activate the alphabetic keyboard.
123
With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to
activate the numeric keyboard.
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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.
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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 Note Pad
Address Book
Tip:
When you press an application button on the front panel, you
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 on your handheld:
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
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begins with that letter. You can also assign application icons
to different categories. See “Categorizing applications” in
Chapter 3.
Note:
You can also use applications on expansion cards. See
“Opening expansion card applications” in Chapter 4.
Using menus
Menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you have mastered
them in one application, you can use them the same way in all other
applications.
The menus of each application are illustrated in the section on that
application in Chapter 5. The Edit menu is described in “Editing
records”in Chapter 5.
To open the menu bar:
1. Open an application (such as 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.
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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
which part
of the application you’re
currently using. For example, in Memo Pad, the menus are different
for the Memo list screen and the Memo screen.
Graffiti menu commands
Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke,
which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands
on computers. 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
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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.
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
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