Palm Tungsten E2 User Manual

Getting Started

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About This Guide ..................................................................vii

Tips for viewing this guide.........................................................................vii

What’s in this guide? .................................................................................viii

Sidebars........................................................................................................ix

Chapter 1: Your Handheld.......................................................1

What’s on my handheld? .............................................................................2

What’s on the CD? ........................................................................................7

Opening applications..................................................................................10

Using the 5-way navigator .........................................................................12

Entering information ..................................................................................17

Using menus ...............................................................................................22

Handheld do’s and don’ts ..........................................................................23

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................24

Chapter 2: Synchronizing Your Handheld

with Your Computer...............................................................25

Why synchronize information? ..................................................................26

What information is synchronized?...........................................................27

How to synchronize ....................................................................................28

Using Quick Install and the Send To Handheld droplet ..........................29

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................31

Chapter 3: Managing Your Contacts....................................32

Adding a contact .........................................................................................33

Locating a contact on your list...................................................................35

Beaming a contact ......................................................................................36

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................37

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Chapter 4: Managing Your Calendar....................................38

Scheduling an appointment.......................................................................39

Checking your schedule .............................................................................41

Setting an alarm..........................................................................................42

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................43

Chapter 5: Managing Your Office Files.................................44

Creating and managing Office files? .........................................................45

Opening files from within Documents ......................................................46

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................47

Chapter 6: Viewing Photos and Videos...............................48

Supported file types ...................................................................................49

Viewing photos or videos ..........................................................................50

Organizing photos or videos into albums ................................................51

Sending a photo or video using Bluetooth technology...........................53

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................54

Chapter 7: Listening to Music...............................................55

Transferring MP3 files to an expansion card............................................56

Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card...............................59

Playing music on your handheld ...............................................................64

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................65

Chapter 8: Managing Your Tasks ..........................................66

Creating a task.............................................................................................67

Organizing your tasks.................................................................................68

Marking a task complete ............................................................................69

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................70

Chapter 9: Writing Memos....................................................71

Creating a memo ........................................................................................72

Viewing and editing a memo .....................................................................73

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................74

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Chapter 10: Writing Notes in Note Pad................................75

Creating a note............................................................................................76

Viewing and editing a note ........................................................................77

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................78

Chapter 11: Making Wireless Connections .........................79

What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology? ............80

What types of connections can I make?....................................................80

Entering basic Bluetooth settings..............................................................81

Setting up a phone connection..................................................................82

Accessing email and the web wirelessly .................................................86

Setting up a connection for wireless synchronization.............................88

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................92

Chapter 12: Sending and Receiving Text Messages ...........93

Sending a text message .............................................................................94

Viewing a text message .............................................................................95

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................96

Chapter 13: Browsing the Web.............................................97

Accessing a web page ................................................................................98

Beyond the basics.......................................................................................99

Chapter 14: Sending and Receiving Email Messages ......100

Setting up an account...............................................................................101

Getting and reading email .......................................................................104

Sending an email message ......................................................................105

Working with attachments .......................................................................106

Beyond the basics.....................................................................................109

Chapter 15: Expanding Your Handheld .............................. 110

What type of expansion cards can I use? ...............................................111

How can expansion cards help me?........................................................111

Removing an expansion card ..................................................................112

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Inserting an expansion card.....................................................................113

Beyond the basics.....................................................................................114

Chapter 16: Customizing Your Handheld .......................... 115

Setting the date and time .........................................................................116

Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident .......................118

Changing the screen fonts .......................................................................119

Changing the background of your screen ..............................................121

Correcting problems with tapping ..........................................................122

Selecting sound settings ..........................................................................123

Changing entries in Favorites ..................................................................124

Beyond the basics.....................................................................................125

Chapter 17: Common Questions .......................................126

Beyond the basics.....................................................................................131

Product Regulatory Information .........................................132

Index ......................................................................................138

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About This Guide

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This guide tells you everything you need to know to start using your handheld—

from the things you’ll do every day, to the things that make your handheld not only useful, but fun.

Tips for viewing this guide

Before You Begin

Complete the steps in Read This First in your handheld package to set up your handheld and install the software on your computer and your handheld.

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Here are some helpful tips for making it easier to read and find information in this guide as you view it in Adobe Reader:

• To magnify the page, click the magnifying glass , move the cursor (which is now a magnifying glass) over the page, and click repeatedly. Click Previous View ( or depending on your version of Reader) to return to the original view.

• Click an entry in the Table of Contents or Index to go directly to that section of the guide.

• If you link to a page in the guide, to return to the page you were on before you clicked the link, click Previous View ( or depending on your version of Reader).

• When selecting the page(s) to print, be sure to use the file page number shown at the bottom of your computer screen, not the printed page number. For example, to print the page you are reading right now, select page 7 (the file page), not page vii (the printed page).

What’s in this guide?

The info in this guide includes step-by-step instructions, links to cross-references, and sidebars.

Step-by-step instructions

Here you’ll find how-to information. Look for these cues in instructions:

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NOTE

WINDOWS ONLY

MAC ONLY

Cue that means the procedure continues on the next page.

Cue that signals the end of the procedure. You're done.

A step that you must follow; otherwise, you could experience an error or even lose information.

Information that applies only in certain cases or that tells more about a procedure step.

A procedure or text that applies to one platform only. In most cases, if you see one heading, check the following or preceding sections for the other. Sometimes, there is no Mac counterpart for a Windows procedure or text—this feature is not available to Mac users.

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Tip

To access the User Guide, you need to be connected to the Internet.

Sidebars

Before You Begin

Things you must complete before you can do the steps described in a procedure or group of procedures.

Tip

A suggestion on how to use a feature more fully; a shortcut; a pointer to a related feature.

Did You Know?

An interesting fact about the topic being described; may include a link to more information.

Key Term

A technical term related to the topic being described. The term may appear in this guide or only on your handheld.

User Guide

A pointer to the User Guide on the web where you can learn about more things you can do with an application or feature.

Support

A pointer to the web where you can find help if you experience problems with the features discussed in the chapter or with your handheld.

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CHAPTER 1

Your Handheld

n this chapter

What’s on my handheld?

Like a good personal assistant, your handheld helps you keep track of your schedule, your business and personal

What software is on my handheld?

contacts, your to-do list, even your Microsoft Office and multimedia files.

What’s on the CD?

Opening applications

Using the 5-way navigator

Entering information

Using menus

Handheld do’s and don’ts

Beyond the basics

Stay productive by carrying more of your important files and documents. Get connected with wireless access to email, text messages, and the web. View digital photo and video albums directly on your handheld, or insert an expansion card (sold separately) to listen to your favorite music. And don’t worry about losing your information— even if the battery drains completely, the information stays in your handheld’s memory. Simply recharge

Benefits

• Carry more of your important information, and work with it on the go

• Save time and stay organized

• Travel light

• Never lose important information

• Stay in touch with wireless connectivity

to access it again.

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What’s on my handheld?

Front

Screen

Clock icon

Input area

Calendar

Contacts

Quick Buttons

Brightness icon

5-way navigator

Tasks

Note Pad

Screen Displays the applications and information on your handheld. The

screen is touch-sensitive.

Clock icon Displays the current time and date.

Input area Lets you enter info with Graffiti® 2 writing

or open the onscreen

keyboard.

Brightness icon Lets you adjust the brightness of your handheld’s display.

5-way navigator Helps you move around and select info to display on the screen.

Quick buttons Turn on your handheld and open Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Note

Pad.

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Top and side

Key Term

IR Short for infrared.

Beaming uses infrared technology to send information between two IR ports that are within a few feet of each other.

Did You Know?

Beaming lets you quickly share appointments, addresses, phone numbers, and more.

IR port

Expansion card slot

Stylus

Headphone jack

Power button

IR port Beams information between handhelds and other devices that have an

IR port.

Expansion card slot

Lets you insert an expansion card (sold separately) to play music, back up info, and add memory, applications, and accessories to your handheld.

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Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock

on (if active).

Headphone jack Lets you connect standard 3.5 mm headphones (sold separately) to

your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications.

Stylus Lets you enter information on your handheld. To use the stylus, slide it

out of the slot and hold it as you would a pen or pencil. Using your fingertip instead of the stylus is OK, but don’t use your fingernail, a real pen, or any other sharp object to touch the screen.

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Back

Key Term

USB The type of connector or cable that’s commonly used to connect accessories to a computer.

Speaker

Bluetooth (internal)

radio

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Multiconnector

Reset button

Speaker Lets you listen to alarms, game and system sounds, and music.

Reset button Resets your handheld

if it freezes (stops responding).

Multi-connector Lets you connect a sync cable (included) or a cradle (sold separately)

to your computer so you can synchronize

or exchange information. Also lets you connect the AC charger to your handheld so you can charge it.

Bluetooth radio (internal)

Enables your handheld to connect with other devices (sold separately) that use Bluetooth

wireless technology.

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What software is on my handheld?

Tip

Can’t find some of these applications? Tap the category list in the upperright corner of the Home screen and select All.

Your handheld comes with many applications preinstalled and ready to use.

Favorites Customize a list of your favorite applications and web pages so that you can

Calendar Manage your schedule from single entries, like lunch with a friend, to repeating

Contacts Store names and addresses, phone numbers, email and website addresses—

Documents To GoCreate, view, and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, and view and manage

Media View and organize photos and videos.

locate and open them quickly.

and extended events, like weekly meetings and holidays. Even color-code your schedule by category.

even add a birthday alarm or a contact’s photo.

PowerPoint files, directly on your handheld. Includes companion desktop software that lets you move or copy Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to your handheld, as well as create and edit files.

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Bluetooth

Set up wireless connections to a mobile phone, network, or computer for sending and receiving information.

SMS Send and receive short text (SMS) messages using the built-in Bluetooth wireless

technology on your handheld.

Web Browse your favorite sites on the web using the built-in Bluetooth technology on

your handheld.

Ta s k s Stay on top of your to-do list. Enter things you need to do, prioritize them, set

alarms, and then monitor your deadlines.

Memos Capture information such as meeting notes, lists of books to read, movies to see,

recipes, and anything else you need to write down.

Note Pad Write on the screen in your own handwriting or draw a quick sketch.

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Calculator Solve basic math calculations such as splitting restaurant bills and figuring tips.

Quick Tour Learn about your handheld and how to enter information.

Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you

synchronize with your computer.

HotSync

Synchronize the info on your handheld with the info on your computer.

Prefs Customize your handheld’s sound levels, colors, security, and more.

Card Info View information about an expansion card seated in the expansion card slot.

World Clock Set the time in your home city and two other locations, and set an alarm to wake

you up.

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What’s on the CD?

Tip

To install extra software from the CD, insert the CD into your CD drive, and then do one of the following:

Windows: On the Discover your device screen, click Add software to your device.

Mac: Double-click the Essential Software folder icon.

The Tungsten™ E2 software installation CD includes desktop software for your computer and additional software for your handheld.

The desktop software lets you use your computer to view, enter, and manage info for many of the applications on your handheld. Make sure you install the desktop software so that you can back up and save the info on your handheld onto your computer.

The additional software lets you do more things with your handheld. When you set up your handheld you may install some (or all) of these applications. You can install any of the applications at any time after you set up your handheld as well.

The software installation CD includes titles such as the following:

Palm Desktop software View, enter, manage, and back up info for Calendar, Contacts, Tasks,

Media, Memos, and Expense on your computer. (Expense and Media are Windows only.) You can also view, manage, and back up info for Note Pad. When you synchronize your handheld with your computer

, this info is updated in both places. This application installs automatically during the initial CD installation process.

NOTE

During CD installation, you can choose to synchronize your handheld with Microsoft Outlook on your computer. (Windows only.) If you do, information from Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Memos is synchronized with Outlook. Information for Expense, Note Pad, and Media is still synchronized with Palm Desktop software.

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palmOne™ Quick Install (Windows only)

Install applications and transfer files from your Windows computer to your handheld or to an expansion card that is seated in the expansion card slot for use on your handheld. This application installs automatically when you synchronize during the initial CD installation process.

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Tip

After you install an app and discover how valuable it is, be sure to add it to Favorites

Did You Know?

You can categorize applications. Some apps are automatically assigned to a category when you install them; others are assigned to the Unfiled category. All apps appear in the All category of Applications

. Assign an application to a category in Applications by selecting Category in the App menu. Select the pick list next to the application's name; then select a category

Send To Handheld droplet (Mac only)

Install applications and transfer files from your Mac computer to your handheld or to an expansion card that is seated in the expansion card slot for use on your handheld. This application installs automatically when you synchronize during the initial CD installation process.

VersaMail

Send, receive, and manage email messages wirelessly using the builtin Bluetooth technology on your handheld or by synchronizing with your Windows computer.

AudiblePlayer Listen to newspapers, books, public radio, language instruction, and

more. (Windows only; download requires Internet connection, additional fees may apply.)

RealPlayer desktop application

Transfer MP3 music files from your computer to an expansion card (sold separately), copy music from your CDs to your computer. Carry music on expansion cards (sold separately), create playlists, and listen to music on your handheld. This application has a companion desktop application that you can install from the CD. (Windows only.) Both Mac and Windows users can use RealPlayer on the handheld.

Windows Media Player/ Direct X

Work with the palmOne Media desktop application. These applications are required for Media to prepare videos for playback on your handheld. (Windows only.)

QuickTime Works with the palmOne Media desktop application. Required to

prepare videos in certain formats for viewing on your handheld.

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NOTE

QuickTime is included on the CD for Windows computers

only. For Mac computers, QuickTime is included in OS X.

Getting Started Guide Keep the Getting Started Guide with you and view it on your handheld.

You can also install this file on your handheld to carry it with you on the go; it installs to the Palm Desktop Help automatically during the initial CD installation process;.

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Java Technologies Access more software and functions when you download WebSphere

Handmark Solitaire Enjoy hours of entertainment with this solitaire game.

powerOne Calculator Calculate math and business solutions with this enhanced calculator.

Addit™ Preview, try, and buy software for your handheld. (Windows only and

Micro Environment to run Java (J2ME) on your handheld. (Download requires Internet connection and valid email address.)

web access required.)

Adobe Reader

View PDF files that are tailored to fit your handheld’s screen.

for Palm OS

Power by Hand eReader Purchase and download eBooks from the web so you can read them

when you want, where you want.

VPN Client Software Purchase and download VPN software to create a secure wireless

connection to your corporate network in order to safely send and receive email messages, access the corporate intranet, and more. (Download requires Internet connection; additional fees apply.)

Tu t o r i a l Learn to use the popular features of your handheld. The Tutorial

includes a tour of your handheld and step-by-step instructions. Access it from the CD.

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Opening applications

Did You Know?

You can use a favorite photo as the background

for your Favorites or Applications View.

Your handheld lets you display two views to quickly see and open applications. Favorites lets you create a list of the items you want to quickly access, while Applications displays all applications on your handheld.

Using Favorites

The Favorites View can include applications and links to the web. Certain items are included in Favorites by default, but you can customize the list

To access an item from Favorites, tap Star and select from the list. Use the 5-way navigator or tap the buttons in the upper-right corner of the screen to move to another page of favorites.

to contain any items you want.

Buttons

Star

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Using Applications

Did You Know?

You can also open applications using the

quick buttons

on the front

of your handheld.

Tip

Press Center on the 5-way to scroll through application categories.

Tip

From most applications you can return to Applications by holding down Center on the 5way.

The Applications View shows all of the applications on your handheld. Use the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen to view applications by category or to see all applications.

To access an item from Applications, tap Home and select an icon.

Home

Category pick list

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Using the 5-way navigator

Tip

To remove the selection highlight without making a selection, scroll to the first icon (in the upper-left corner) and then press Left on the 5-way, or enter the Backspace character using Graffiti 2 writing

The 5-way navigator lets you access information quickly with one hand and without the stylus. The 5-way does various things based on which type of screen you’re on. To use the 5-way, press Up, Down, Right, Left, or Center

Left

Center

Right

Down

Moving around in Favorites View

Right or Left Displays the next or previous page of

favorites.

Up or Down Scrolls to the next favorite in the

corresponding direction.

Center Opens the selected item.

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Moving around in Applications View

Up or Down Scrolls to the next or previous page of

applications.

Right or Left Scrolls to the next or previous application

category.

Center Inserts the selection highlight. When the

selection highlight is present:

Up, Down, Right, or Left Scrolls to the next item in the corresponding direction.

Center Opens the selected item.

Entering information

Tip

Write letters on the left side of the input area and numbers on the right. Write capital letters in the center.

Did You Know?

Your handheld package includes a sticker that shows the most common Graffiti 2 characters.

Tip

Display the Graffiti 2 help screens at any time. Just draw a single stroke from the bottom of the input area to the top of your handheld’s screen.

There are several ways to enter information on your handheld. The most popular methods are using Graffiti 2 writing, using the onscreen keyboard, and using Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook on a computer. The next few pages briefly describe these three methods.

Learning Graffiti 2 writing

Graffiti 2 writing is a special set of letters, numbers, and symbols that you can use to write directly on the screen. With only a few minutes of practice, you can learn to use Graffiti 2 writing—and help is always only a tap away.

1 Tap Home and select Quick Tour .

2 Select Graffiti 2, and then navigate through the screens to learn Graffiti 2

writing.

Done

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Using the onscreen keyboard

Key Term

Record An entry in an application such as a contact in Contacts or an appointment in Calendar.

Tip

You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen.

You can use the onscreen keyboard in any application where you need to enter text, numbers, or symbols on your handheld.

1 Open an entry:

a. Open an application

b. Select a record or tap New.

2 Tap one of the following to open

an onscreen keyboard:

ABC Opens the letter keyboard.

123 Opens the number

keyboard.

Continued

Letter keyboard

Number keyboard

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Tip

When a keyboard is open, you can tap abc, 123, or

Int’l to open any of the other keyboards.

Tap the characters to enter text, numbers, and symbols, and then select Done.

Tab

Caps lock

Caps shift

Letter keyboard

Number keyboard International keyboard

Backspace

Return

Done

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Using your computer

Tip

The Palm Desktop online Help has lots of info about how to use Palm Desktop software. Open the Help menu and select Palm Desktop Help.

Many of the applications on your handheld are also included in Palm Desktop software. You can use these applications to enter information on your computer. When you synchronize your

handheld with your computer, the information is updated in both places.

NOTE

Outlook. If you do, info from Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Memos is synchronized with Outlook. Other info, such as photos and notes, is synchronized with Palm Desktop software.

WINDOWS ONLY

Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop, and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications.

During CD installation (Windows only), you can choose to synchronize with Microsoft

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Launch bar

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MAC ONLY

Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer, and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications.

Launch bar

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