Palm Z22 User Manual
Getting Started Guide
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media to protect against data loss.
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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.
Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before
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Table of Contents
About This Guide ....................................................................v
Tips for viewing this guide...........................................................................v
What’s in this guide? ...................................................................................vi
Chapter 1: Your Handheld .......................................................1
What’s on my handheld? .............................................................................2
What software do I have?.............................................................................5
Opening applications....................................................................................9
Using the 5-way navigator .........................................................................10
Entering information on your handheld ...................................................12
Entering information using desktop software ..........................................15
Using menus ...............................................................................................17
Learn more ..................................................................................................18
Do’s and don’ts ...........................................................................................19
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Moving Info Between Your Handheld
and Your Computer ................................................................23
Why synchronize information? ..................................................................24
What information is synchronized?...........................................................25
How to synchronize ....................................................................................26
Installing applications on your handheld .................................................27
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................29
Chapter 3: Your Personal Information Organizer ................30
Organizing your personal information......................................................31
Managing your contacts.............................................................................32
Managing your calendar ............................................................................36
Managing your tasks ..................................................................................40
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................43
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Chapter 4: Your Memos and Notes ......................................44
Organizing your memos and notes ...........................................................45
Managing your memos ..............................................................................46
Managing your notes .................................................................................48
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................50
Chapter 5: Your Photo Viewer and Organizer .....................51
Copying photos to your handheld.............................................................52
Viewing photos ..........................................................................................53
Organizing photos into categories ............................................................55
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................57
Chapter 6: Your Personal Settings .......................................58
Conserving battery power..........................................................................59
Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident .........................61
Setting the date and time ...........................................................................62
Changing the screen fonts .........................................................................64
Changing the background of your screen ................................................66
Correcting problems with tapping ............................................................67
Selecting sound settings ............................................................................68
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................69
Chapter 7: Common Questions ...........................................70
Beyond the basics.......................................................................................75
Product Regulatory Information ...........................................76
Index ........................................................................................80
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About This Guide
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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.
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
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 until the page is the size you want. Click Previous View
( or depending on your version of Reader) to return to an earlier view.
• Click an entry in the Table of Contents or Index to go directly to that section of the guide.
• If you click a link and go to a page in the guide and then want 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 one or more pages 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 first
page of the Your Handheld chapter, select page 8 (the file page), not page 1 (the printed page).
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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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[ & ] 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 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; that means that the feature being described is not
available to Mac users.
Links
Links appear as underlined words throughout this guide. Links in body text or sidebars take you to
other sections of this guide or to the User Guide on the web. The In this chapter list on the first
page of each chapter contains links that you can click to go to specific sections.
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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.
Tips & Tricks
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
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 do I have?
Opening applications
Using the 5-way navigator
contacts, your to-do list, and your
memos. Handhelds are for fun, too.
You can create digital photo albums,
play games, and read eBooks.
Entering information on your
handheld
Entering information using
desktop software
And don’t worry about losing your
information. You can synchronize your
Benefits
Using menus
Learn more
Do’s and don’ts
Beyond the basics
info to your computer so you always
have a backup copy, and even if the
battery drains completely, the
information stays in your handheld’s
memory. Simply recharge your
handheld to access the info again.
• Save time and stay organized
• Have important info at your fingertips
• Travel light
• Never lose important information
• Have fun: view photos and more
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What’s on my handheld?
Front
Screen
Clock
icon
Display icon
Input area
Power button
Calendar quick
button
5-way navigator
Contacts quick
button
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.
Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock
on (if active).
When Keylock is on, your handheld does not respond when you press
the quick buttons or tap in the input area. To use your handheld again,
press the power button, and then select Deactivate Keylock.
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Calendar quick
button
Contacts quick
button
Display icon Tap to adjust the brightness and contrast of your handheld’s display.
5-way navigator Lets you move around and display info on the screen. Press Up, Down,
Press to turn on your handheld and jump to today’s schedule.
Press to turn on your handheld and jump to your contacts list.
Left, or Right to highlight different items, and press Center to select the
highlighted item.
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Did You Know?
Beaming lets you quickly
share appointments,
addresses, phone
numbers, photos, and
more.
Did You Know?
It takes a little while for
your handheld to reset
when you press the reset
button. During the reset,
you see a progress bar,
then a screen with the
Palm Powered™ logo.
Resetting is done when
the Date & Time
Preferences screen
appears.
Top and back
Stylus
Speaker
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.
Speaker Lets you listen to alarms and game and system sounds.
Reset button Resets your handheld if it freezes (stops responding). To do a soft
reset, use the tip of the stylus to gently press the reset button inside
the hole on the back panel of your handheld.
Mini USB
connector
IR port
Reset
button
IR port Short for infrared port. Beams information between handhelds and
other devices that have an IR port. Beaming uses infrared technology
to send information between two IR ports that are within a few feet
of each other.
Mini USB connector Lets you connect the sync cable to your computer or connect the AC
charger to an electric outlet. Connect the sync cable when you want
to synchronize, or exchange, information. Connect the AC charger to
keep your handheld’s battery charged.
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Tip
Check the User Guide on
the web for complete
instructions on how to
use many of the
applications included
with your handheld.
What software do I have?
Your handheld comes with many applications preinstalled and ready to use. In addition, the
software installation CD that comes with your handheld includes desktop software for your
computer and additional software for your handheld. When you set up your handheld you can
choose to 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.
Personal information
Use the following applications to organize your contacts, calendar events, and more, as well as
keep information updated between your handheld and your computer. These applications are
already installed on your handheld.
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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, and
even add a birthday alarm or a contact’s photo.
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.
HotSync
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Synchronize info on your handheld with the info on your computer.
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Tip
Can’t find an application
on your handheld? First
tap the Home icon in the
input area
and select All
from the category pick list
in the upper-right corner
to view all applications on
your handheld. If you
don’t see the application
there, you may need to
install it from the CD.
Math and finance
Use these applications to manage your money and make quick calculations on the go. They may
already be installed on your handheld, or you may need to install them from the CD.
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Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you
synchronize your handheld with your computer.
SplashShopper Keep lists of groceries and CDs to buy, movies to rent, books to read, and more.
Calculator Do basic math calculations such as splitting restaurant bills and figuring the sales
tax on an item.
powerOne
Calculator
Calculate basic and advanced math and business solutions with this enhanced
calculator. Compute tips and mortgages; add algebraic and other modes; and
more.
Media and entertainment
Here is the software that lets you relax and have fun. These applications may already be installed
on your handheld, or you may need to install them from the CD.
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Photos View photos and organize them into categories on your handheld. This
application has a companion desktop application that you can use to view,
organize, and edit photos and send them to your handheld.
Power by Hand
eReader
Purchase and download eBooks from the web and then synchronize to transfer
them to your handheld so you can read them when you want, where you want.
Crazy Daisy Spin the flowers to match the colored petals and watch them pop in this arcade-
style game.
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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.
Productivity and customization
Use these applications to customize your handheld and make it uniquely yours. They may already
be installed on your handheld, or you may need to install them from the CD.
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Prefs Customize your handheld’s sound levels, colors, security, and more.
Addit™ Preview, try, and buy software for your handheld. Select the tabs on the Addit
screen to look for bonus software. (Windows only for downloads using the sync
cable.)
Handmark
MobileDB
World Clock Set the time in your home city and two other locations, and set an alarm to wake
Use the included databases to track useful info such as car maintenance,
passwords, and more. You can also download and install over 1,000 ready-to-use
databases. (Additional fees may apply.)
you up.
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Did You Know?
Some applications are
automatically assigned
to a category when you
install them. Assign any
application to a category
on the Home screen by
selecting Category in
the App menu. Select
the pick list next to the
application’s name, and
then select a category.
Key Term
»
HotSync®Technology
that allows you to
synchronize the
information on your
handheld with the
information on your
computer.
Desktop
The desktop software lets you use your computer to create and manage info for applications on
your handheld. Install this software from the CD.
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Palm®Desktop software View, enter, manage, and back up info for Calendar, Contacts, Tasks,
Memos, and Expense on your computer. (Expense is 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. Palm Desktop software is installed during the initial CD
installation process.
Palm Desktop software includes HotSync
allows you to customize the settings for synchronization. You can
access HotSync Manager by selecting its icon in the task bar at the
bottom of your computer screen.
HotSync Manager
During CD installation, you can choose to synchronize the info in
Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Memos on your handheld with info in
Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes in Microsoft Outlook on your
computer (Windows only). Other applications are still synchronized
with Palm Desktop software.
®
Manager software, which
Quick Install
(Windows only)
Send To Handheld droplet
(Mac only)
Photos desktop
application
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Install applications from your Windows computer on your handheld.
Quick Install is installed during the initial CD installation process.
Install applications from your Mac computer on your handheld. The
Send To Handheld droplet is installed during the initial CD installation
process.
Enter, edit, and organize photos on your computer, and then
synchronize to transfer them for viewing in the Photos application on
your handheld.
CHAPTER 1 Your Handheld
Did You Know?
You can use a favorite
photo as the background
for the Home screen.
Did You Know?
You can also open
individual applications
using the quick buttons
on the front of your
handheld.
Opening applications
The Home screen 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 view all applications.
To access an item from the Home screen, tap Home in the input area and select an icon. Press
Center on the 5-way to scroll through application categories.
Category pick list
Home
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Tip
See the User Guide on the
web for complete details
about using the 5-way on
various types of screens.
Tip
A few onscreen elements
of your handheld can be
activated only when you
tap them with your
stylus—for example,
icons in the input area.
Using the 5-way navigator
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 viewing and which item on
the screen is highlighted. To use the 5-way, press Up, Down, Left, Right, or Center
Up
Left
Down
On most screens, one item—a button, a list entry, or an entire screen—is highlighted by default.
The highlight identifies what element will be affected by your next action. Use the 5-way to move
the highlight from one item to another onscreen.
Center
Right
.
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Tip
When an entire screen is
highlighted, only the top
and bottom borders
acquire the glow; the left
and right borders do not
show the highlight.
The highlight can take one of three forms, depending on what is highlighted:
Border glow This highlights elements of the user
interface like command buttons, pick lists, and
arrows.
Button
highlighted
with border
glow
Reverse type (white text on a dark background)
This highlights an entry on a list screen.
Contact list
entry
highlighted
with reverse
type
Blinking cursor The blinking cursor tells you that
you can enter text at that point.
Blinking
cursor
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Tip
Write letters on the left
side of the input area and
numbers on the right.
Uppercase letters go in
the center.
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.
Entering information on your handheld
There are several ways to enter information directly on your handheld. The most popular methods
are using Graffiti 2 writing and using the onscreen keyboard from the input area
enter information
by synchron
on your computer using the computer keyboard and transfer it to your handheld
izing.
. You can also
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 the Home screen and select Quick Tour .
2 Select Writing Tips. Navigate through the screens to learn Graffiti 2 writing.
Done
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Key Term
»
Entry An item 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 Tap ABC or 123 to open the
alphabetic or numeric keyboard,
respectively.
Continued
Tap to open keyboards
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Tip
If you have a lot of
information to enter,
a portable wireless
keyboard accessory
makes data entry fast and
easy. Visit
www.palm.com/myZ22
and click the Accessories
link.
3
[ & ] OPTIONAL Select from among three separate keyboards.
Tab
Caps lock
Caps shift
Letter keyboard
Backspace
Return
Number keyboard International keyboard
Done
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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.
Entering information using desktop software
Use Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook to enter information on your computer in applications
such as Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Memos. The info is transferred to the corresponding
handheld application when you synchronize. Information entered in these applications on the
handheld is likewise synchronized with the application in the 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.
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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Tip
You can also open the
menus by tapping the
application name in the
upper-left corner of the
screen.
Tip
When the menus are
open, you can use the
5-way navigator to select
menus and menu items.
Using menus
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
Tap Menu in the input area.
3 Select a menu, and then select a menu item.
Done
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Tip
If you're a Windows user,
you can also download
the Getting Started PDF
from www.palm.com/
support.
Learn more
The following tools are available to help you learn how to use your handheld and many of the
applications on it.
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User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld—all that’s in this guide,
and much more—go to www.palm.com/Z22-userguide
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.
Quick Tour Learn about your handheld and how to enter information. Select the Quick Tour
icon on your handheld’s Home screen.
Tips & Tricks Make your handheld uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories,
and more, visit www.palm.com/myZ22
Support If you’re having problems with anything on your handheld, go to
www.palm.com/support.
Manual Install a version of the information you’re reading on your handheld. Install it
from the software installation CD.
On a Windows computer, this is the Z22 Handheld Help. On a Mac computer, it is
the Acrobat (PDF) file called Getting Started.
.
.
NOTE
different formats.
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The Windows and Mac information is identical; it is just presented in
CHAPTER 1 Your Handheld
Do’s and don’ts
To protect your handheld from damage and ensure reliable performance, follow these guidelines.
Do’s
• 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.
• Be sure to get rid of any static electricity buildup
or accessory.
• Synchronize
often to maintain a backup copy of your important information on your computer.
.
before you connect your handheld to any cable
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Don’ts
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parts inside.
• 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.
• Do not carry or use your handheld at extremely high altitudes, unless you’re in an airplane.
• Do not use the AC charger with any other device, such as your digital camera or MP3 player.
Do not open your handheld for any reason. There are no user-serviceable
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Tip
Be sure to charge your
handheld for a full three
hours if it does not turn
on when you press the
power button.
Tip
Check the battery icon at
the top of the Home
screen to see how much
charge is left in the
battery.
Conserving battery power
If you see an alert on the screen warning you that the battery is low, recharge your handheld.
Also recharge your handheld if it doesn’t turn on when you press the power button.
NOTE
becomes drained to the point that you cannot turn on your handheld. When you recharge your
handheld, all of your existing information reappears.
Conserve battery life by doing any of the following:
• Adjust the screen brightness
• Reduce the Auto-off setting
• Use Keylock to pr
• R
espond to or cancel alerts promptly
The memory on your handheld is designed to store your information even if the battery
and contrast
event your handheld from turning on by accident
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