Palm Tungsten T5 User Manual
Getting Started
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Table of Contents
About This Guide ..................................................................vii
Tips for viewing this guide.........................................................................vii
What’s in this guide? .................................................................................viii
Sidebars........................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1: Basics .....................................................................1
Locating the controls on your handheld .....................................................2
What software is on my handheld?.............................................................5
What’s on the CD? ........................................................................................7
Using the status bar......................................................................................9
Rotating the screen.....................................................................................11
Using the 5-way navigator .........................................................................12
Entering information on your handheld ...................................................15
Using menus ...............................................................................................18
Handheld do’s and don’ts ..........................................................................19
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Finding and Opening Files and Applications....21
Using Favorites and Applications..............................................................22
Using Files ...................................................................................................24
Opening files and folders from within an application .............................24
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................25
Chapter 3: Moving and Managing Info Between
Your Handheld and Your Computer ......................................26
Program memory and the internal drive ..................................................27
How can I work with information? ............................................................28
When would I use each method? ..............................................................29
Synchronizing information ........................................................................31
Using File Transfer to transfer info to your handheld .............................36
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Using Drive Mode to work with info on another computer ....................40
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................43
Chapter 4: Managing Your Contacts ....................................44
Adding a contact .........................................................................................45
Locating a contact on your list...................................................................47
Beaming a contact ......................................................................................48
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................49
Chapter 5: Managing Your Calendar ....................................50
Scheduling an appointment.......................................................................51
Checking your schedule .............................................................................53
Setting an alarm..........................................................................................54
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................55
Chapter 6: Managing Your Office Files.................................56
How can I create and manage Office files?...............................................57
Opening files from within Documents ......................................................58
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................59
Chapter 7: Viewing Photos and Videos...............................60
Supported file types ...................................................................................61
Viewing photos or videos ..........................................................................62
Organizing photos or videos into albums ................................................64
Sharing photos and videos ........................................................................66
Sending a photo or video using Bluetooth technology...........................67
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................68
Chapter 8: Listening to Music...............................................69
Transferring MP3 files to your handheld ..................................................70
Transferring music from a CD to your handheld .....................................72
Playing music on your handheld ...............................................................76
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................77
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Chapter 9: Managing Your Tasks ..........................................78
Creating a task.............................................................................................79
Organizing your tasks.................................................................................80
Marking a task complete ............................................................................81
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................82
Chapter 10: Writing Memos..................................................83
Creating a memo ........................................................................................84
Viewing and editing a memo .....................................................................85
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................86
Chapter 11: Writing Notes in Note Pad................................87
Creating a note............................................................................................88
Viewing and editing a note ........................................................................89
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................90
Chapter 12: Making Wireless Connections .........................91
What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology? ............92
What types of connections can I make?....................................................92
Entering basic Bluetooth settings..............................................................93
Setting up a phone connection..................................................................94
Accessing email and the web wirelessly ..................................................97
Setting up a connection for wireless synchronization.............................99
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................103
Chapter 13: Sending and Receiving Email Messages ......104
Setting up an account...............................................................................105
Getting and reading email .......................................................................108
Sending an email message ......................................................................109
Working with attachments .......................................................................110
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................113
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Chapter 14: Sending and Receiving Text Messages......... 114
Sending a text message ...........................................................................115
Viewing a text message ...........................................................................116
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................117
Chapter 15: Browsing the Web........................................... 118
Accessing a web page ..............................................................................119
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................120
Chapter 16: Expanding Your Handheld..............................121
What type of expansion cards can I use? ...............................................122
How can expansion cards help me?........................................................122
Removing an expansion card ..................................................................123
Inserting an expansion card.....................................................................124
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................125
Chapter 17: Customizing Your Handheld ..........................126
Setting the date and time .........................................................................127
Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident .......................129
Changing the screen fonts .......................................................................130
Changing the background of your screen ..............................................132
Correcting problems with tapping ..........................................................133
Selecting sound settings ..........................................................................134
Changing entries in Favorites ..................................................................135
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................136
Chapter 18: Common Questions .......................................137
Beyond the basics.....................................................................................143
Product Regulatory Information .........................................144
Index ......................................................................................150
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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:
Continued
Done
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IMPORTANT
[ & ] OPTIONAL A step you might find useful.
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.
Links
Links appear as underlined words in sidebars and other places throughout this guide.
In this chapter Links on the first page of each chapter that send you to a specific section.
Beyond the basics Links on the last page of each chapter that send you to the User Guide
on the web to learn about more things you can do with an application or
feature.
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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.
My Handheld
A pointer to a website where you can share info with other handheld users and learn the latest
tips, tricks, and more.
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
I
Basics
n this chapter
Locating the controls on
your handheld
What software is on my
handheld?
What’s on the CD?
Whether you’re at work, at home, or on
the go, you’ll quickly understand why
handhelds are also called personal
digital assistants (PDAs). Like a good
personal assistant, your handheld
helps you keep track of your schedule,
your business and personal contacts,
Using the status bar
Rotating the screen
Using the 5-way navigator
your to-do list, your memos, even your
Microsoft Office and multimedia files.
Benefits
Entering information on your
handheld
Using menus
Handheld do’s and don’ts
Beyond the basics
Your handheld helps you stay
productive—carrying important files
and documents—and connected—
offering wireless access to email, text
messages, and the web. And when you
just want to relax and have fun, use
your handheld to view digital photo
and video albums, listen to music, play
games, and more.
• Carry files and folders on an internal
flash drive containing more than
160MB of storage, and work with
them on the go
• Save time and stay organized
• Travel light
• Never lose important information
• Stay in touch with wireless
connectivity
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Locating the controls on your handheld
Front panel controls
Screen
5-way navigator
Home
Calendar
Quick buttons
Files
Contacts
Screen Displays the applications and information on your handheld. The
screen is touch-sensitive.
Display the input area by tapping the Input icon on the status bar
Use the input area to enter info with Graffiti® 2 writing
or the onscreen
.
keyboard.
5-way navigator Helps you move around and select info to display on the screen.
Quick buttons Turn on your handheld and open Favorites, Calendar, Contacts, or
Files.
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Top and side panel controls
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
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 back up info and
add memory, applications, and accessories to your handheld.
Stylus
Power button
Headphone jack
Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keyguard
Headphone jack Lets you connect standard 3.5 mm stereo headphones (sold separately) to
your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications.
Stylus Lets you enter information on your handheld by writing or tapping. 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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on (if active).
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Back panel controls
Key Term
»
USB The type of
connector or cable that’s
commonly used to
connect accessories to a
computer.
®
radio
Speaker
Multiconnector
Bluetooth
(internal)
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 USB 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—either directly to the connector or through the USB sync
cable—so you can charge it.
Bluetooth radio
(internal)
Enables your handheld to connect with other devices (sold
separately) that use Bluetooth communication
.
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What software is on my handheld?
Tip
Can’t find some of these
applications? Press the
Home button twice to
view all applications in
the A
pplications View.
Your handheld comes with many applications preinstalled and ready to use.
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Favorites Customize a list of your favorite applications, files, and folders so that you can
locate and open them quickly.
Files View, organize, and open files and folders on your handheld’s internal flash drive.
Calendar Manage your schedule from single entries, like lunch with a friend, to repeating
and extended events, like weekly meetings and holidays. Even color-code your
schedule by category.
Contacts Store names and addresses, phone numbers, email and website addresses—
even add a birthday alarm or a contact’s photo.
Documents Create, view, and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files. View and manage
PowerPoint files.
palmOne™
View and organize photos and videos.
Media
RealPlayer from
palmOne
Carry music, 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.
Bluetooth
®
Set up wireless connections to a mobile phone, network, or computer for sending
and receiving information.
VersaMail
®
Send, receive, and manage email messages wirelessly using the built-in
Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld or by synchronizing with your
Windows computer.
Web Browse your favorite sites on the web using the built-in Bluetooth technology on
your handheld.
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SMS Send and receive short text (SMS) messages using the built-in Bluetooth
Ta s k s Stay on top of your to-do list. Enter things you need to do, prioritize them, set
Memos Capture information such as meeting notes, lists of books to read, movies to see,
Note Pad Write on the screen in your own handwriting or draw a quick sketch.
Addit™ Preview, try, and buy software for your handheld (Windows only and web access
Calculator Do basic math calculations such as splitting restaurant bills and figuring tips.
Quick Tour Learn about your handheld and how to enter information.
Card Info View information about an expansion card seated in the expansion card slot.
Dialer Dial phone numbers directly from your handheld.
technology on your handheld.
alarms, and then monitor your deadlines.
recipes, and anything else you need to write down.
required).
Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you
synchronize your handheld with your computer.
HotSync
®
Synchronize info on your handheld with the info on your computer.
Prefs Customize your handheld’s sound levels, colors, security, and more.
World Clock Set the time in your home city and two other locations, and set an alarm to wake
you up.
Drive Mode Connect your handheld as an external removable drive on a Mac computer or
when you are a guest on a Windows computer that does not have File Transfer
installed. Open files stored on your handheld on the computer, and move, copy,
and manage files between your handheld and the computer.
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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 Handheld
screen, click Add software
to your handheld.
Mac: Double-click the
Essential Software folder
icon.
The Tungsten™ T5 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 handheld software lets you do more things with your handheld. When you set up
your handheld you may install some (or all) 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:
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Palm Desktop software View, enter, manage, and back up info for Calendar, Contacts, Tasks,
Memos, and Expense on your computer. You can also view, manage,
and back up info for Note Pad and Media (Expense and Media are
Windows only). 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
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.
During CD installation, you can choose to synchronize your
palmOne™ Quick Install
(Windows only)
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Install applications 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 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
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
. Assign
Send To Handheld droplet
(Mac only)
palmOne™ File Transfer
(Windows only)
Getting Started Guide Keep the Getting Started Guide with you and view it on your handheld.
AudiblePlayer Listen to newspapers, books, public radio, language instruction, and
RealPlayer desktop
application
Windows Media Player/
Direct X
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
during the initial CD installation process.
Install applications and transfer folders and files from your Windows
computer to the internal flash drive
expansion card. This application installs automatically during the initial
CD installation process.
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.
more (Windows only; download requires Internet connection,
additional fees may apply).
Companion desktop software (Windows only) for the RealPlayer
application on your handheld. Lets you convert CDs into MP3 files that
you can listen to on your handheld. Both Mac and Windows users can
use RealPlayer on the handheld.
Works with the Media application. You need to install this software on
your computer to view videos in Palm Desktop software (Windows
only).
on your handheld or to an
Java Technologies Access more software and functions after you download WebSphere
Micro Environment to run Java (J2ME) on your handheld. (Download
requires Internet connection.)
Handmark Solitaire Enjoy hours of entertainment with this solitaire game.
Adobe Reader
for Palm OS
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View PDF files that are tailored to fit your handheld’s screen.
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H
Power by Hand eReader Purchase and download eBooks from the web so you can read them
VPN Link Create a secure wireless connection to your corporate network in order
Tu t o r i a l Learn to use the popular features of your handheld. The Tutorial
Using the status bar
The status bar at the bottom of the handheld screen gives you access to valuable tools and is
accessible in all views.
ome
Find
Menu
System info
Alert
Bluetooth controls
Full-screen writing
Screen rotation
Input
when you want, where you want.
to safely send and receive email messages, access the corporate
intranet, and more. (Download requires Internet connection.)
includes a tour of your handheld and step-by-step instructions. Access
it from the CD.
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Tip
Use the Find dialog box to
locate specific items of
information in your
handheld’s program
memory—for example, a
name or a phone number.
Did You Know?
The System info icon
shows the current time on
the status bar.
Home Select once to open Favorites
Find Select to open the Find dialog box
Menu Select to open the menu
System info Select to open the system information dialog box. The dialog box shows the
date and time, available memory, and battery level, and allows you to adjust
system sounds and screen brightness.
Alert Select to display the Reminders screen
Bluetooth
controls
Full-screen
writing
Screen rotation Select to switch between landscape and portrait view
Input Select to switch between showing and hiding the input area. Select and hold to
Select to display the Bluetooth
be turned on and off and you can connect to another Bluetooth device.
Select to turn full-screen writing on and off.
display the input area selection menu.
, twice to open Applications.
.
for the current screen.
.
dialog box, where Bluetooth functionality can
.
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Rotating the screen
Did You Know?
You can customize which
way the screen rotates in
landscape mode by
choosing right- or lefthanded rotation.
You can switch between landscape and portrait view by selecting Screen rotation on the
status bar. Landscape view is useful for viewing spreadsheets, email, web pages, and photos.
Screen rotation
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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.
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.
Up
Left
Down
In Favorites and Applications Views—two methods for quickly opening applications
way to select and open an application, folder, or file.
Center
Right
—use the 5-
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 Inserts the selection highlight. When the
selection highlight is present:
Up or Down Scrolls to the next item in the
corresponding direction.
Center Opens the selected item.
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Moving around in Applications View
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.
Category
Moving around list screens
In list screens, select and move between entries such as notes, memos, contacts, or photos.
Up or Down Scrolls an entire screen of entries, as long as
there’s nothing highlighted. Press and hold
to accelerate the scrolling.
Center Inserts the selection highlight. When the
selection highlight is present:
Up or Down Scrolls to the previous or next
entry.
Center Displays the selected entry.
Left Removes the selection highlight.
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Moving around entry screens
In entry screens, scroll within the current entry or between entries.
Up or Down Scrolls within the current entry.
Right or Left Scrolls to the previous or next entry
Center Returns to the list screen.
Moving around dialog boxes
In a dialog box, use the 5-way to make selections from items such as boxes and pick lists.
(not available in Contacts).
Up Highlights a box or pick list.
Center Checks or unchecks a box. Opens a pick list.
When a pick list is open:
Up or Down Scrolls to the previous or next
entry.
Center Selects the highlighted entry.
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Pick list
Box
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Entering information on your handheld
Tip
Write letters on the left
side of the input area and
numbers on the right.
Uppercase letters go 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 directly on your handheld. The most popular methods
are using Graffiti 2 writing or using the onscreen keyboard from the input area
and manage information between your handheld and a computer.
. You can also move
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.
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1 Go to Favorites and select Quick Tour .
2 Select Graffiti 2, and then
navigate through the screens to
learn Graffiti 2 writing.
Done
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Key Term
»
Entry A piece of
information entered 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.
Using the onscreen keyboard
You can use the onscreen keyboard in any application where you need to enter text, numbers, or
symbols on your handheld.
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1 Open an entry:
a. Open an application
b. Select an entry or tap New.
.
2 Select Input on the status bar to open the input area.
3 Tap abc or 123 to open the
alphabetic or numeric keyboard,
respectively.
Continued
Tap to open keyboards
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4
[ & ] OPTIONAL Select from among four different keyboards.
abc - lowercase
Ta b
Caps shift
Tap here to display
lowercase keyboard
ABC - uppercase int. - international
Tap here to display
uppercase keyboard
123 - numeric
Tap here to display
numeric keyboard
Backspace
Carriage return
Tap here to display
international keyboard
Done
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Using menus
Tip
You can also open the
handheld menus by
tapping the application
title in the upper-left
corner of the screen, or
by selecting the Menu
icon from the input area if
it is displayed.
When the menus are
open, you can use the
5-way navigator to select
menus and menu items.
Menus let you access additional commands and settings. They are easy to use, and once you
master them in one application, you know how to use them in all your applications.
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1 Open an application.
2
Select Menu on the status bar.
3 Select a menu, and then select a menu item.
Done
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Handheld do’s and don’ts
To protect your handheld from damage and ensure reliable performance, follow these guidelines.
Handheld do’s
• Use the flip cover that came with your handheld.
• Use only the stylus to tap the screen—no pens, pencils, paper clips, or other sharp objects.
• Use only the supplied AC charger to charge your handheld.
• Keep the battery charged
• Keep the screen free of dust (or anything else that could make it dirty).
• For general cleaning, use a soft, damp cloth. If the screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth
moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.
• Use only 3.5 mm stereo headphones in your handheld’s headphone jack.
• Be sure to get rid of any static electricity buildup
or accessory.
.
before you connect your handheld to any cable
Handheld don’ts
• Do not drop, bang, or otherwise cause a strong impact to your handheld.
• Do not carry your handheld in your back pocket; you might sit on it by mistake.
• Do not let your handheld get wet; don’t even leave it in a damp location.
• Do not expose your handheld to very hot or cold temperatures, including placing it near a
heater, leaving it in the trunk of a car, or setting it by a window in direct sunlight.
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CHAPTER 1 Basics
Beyond the basics
User Guide
For everything you need to
know about your handheld—
all that’s in this guide, and
much more—go to
www.palmOne.com/
tungstent5-userguide.
My Handheld
Make your handheld
uniquely yours. For great
tips, software, accessories,
and more, visit
www.palmOne.com/
mytungstent5.
Support
If you’re having problems
with your handheld, go to
www.palmOne.com/
support/tungstent5.
Click the link to the left to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics:
Entering
Information
Moving
Around
Installing and
Removing
Categories Organizing your applications and information by filing them into categories
Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options
Sharing • Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ devices
Maintaining Caring for your handheld
Entering information with Graffiti 2 characters
• Working with the Favorites and Applications, finding information, and
moving around in applications
• Using Files to locate files and folders on your handheld
• Adding applications to your handheld
• Deleting applications from your handheld
• Viewing application information
• Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth devices by using
Bluetooth technology on your handheld
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CHAPTER 2
I
Finding and Opening Files and Applications
n this chapter
Using Favorites and
Applications
Using Files
Opening files and folders
from within an application
Beyond the basics
Part of what makes your handheld so
useful is how quickly and easily you
can access its built-in features—as well
as the information you store on it. Your
handheld offers a number of options
for accessing files, folders, and
applications, so you can choose the
one that’s right for you in any situation.
Benefits
• Quickly access the application you
want or the info you need
• Choose the method that’s right for
you
• Customize your handheld to have
one-touch access to the applications
or features you select
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