Seiko SP582, SmartPad User Manual
Seiko Instruments SmartPad User’s Guide page 1
Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
2990 W . Lomita Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505-5196
www.seikosmart.com
February, 2001
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Contents
Chapter 1:
Introduction ......................................................5
Welcome! ........................................................................ 5
How SmartPad Works..................................................... 5
SmartPad Features......................................................... 6
Ways to Use SmartPad................................................... 7
SmartPad Overview......................................................... 8
SmartPad Product Box Contents .................................. 10
System Requirements ................................................... 10
Chapter 2:
SmartPad Setup..............................................11
Battery Installation..........................................................1 1
SmartPad Software Installation ..................................... 12
Reassigning Front Panel Buttons.................................. 18
Attaching your Palm OS-based Organizer ..................... 20
Repositioning the Infrared Transceiver .......................... 22
Chapter 3:
Using SmartPad..............................................25
eMemo .......................................................................... 25
eAddress....................................................................... 33
eToDo ........................................................................... 41
eDatebook..................................................................... 48
Attaching Ink Notes to a Different Record..................... 54
Attaching Ink Notes to an E-mail Message.................... 57
Using the Smart KeyPad ............................................... 60
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Chapter 4:
SmartPad Desktop Software..........................64
Starting the SmartPad Desktop Application ................... 64
Displaying an Ink Note Page ......................................... 66
Choosing Ink Width ....................................................... 67
Changing an Ink Note Category .................................... 6 7
Printing Your Ink Notes ................................................. 6 8
Exporting Ink Notes (Save As) ...................................... 70
Opening Other Ink Notes .............................................. 71
Finding Ink Note Files ................................................... 72
Zooming the Ink Note View ........................................... 7 4
Attaching an Ink Note to an E-Mail Message................. 75
Additional File Menu Commands ................................... 76
Preferences Menu......................................................... 76
T oolbar Buttons............................................................. 77
Chapter 5:
Reference ........................................................78
Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................... 78
Replacing the SmartPad Pen Battery............................ 79
Troubleshooting............................................................. 81
Index......................................................................86
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Trademarks and Copyright
SmartPad and the SmartPad logo are trademarks of Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
Copyright © 2001, Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Seiko Instruments’ products contain certain trade secrets
and confidential and proprietary information. Use, reproduction, disclosure and
distribution by any means are prohibited, except pursuant to a written license
from Seiko Instruments USA Inc. Use of Copyright Notice is precautionary and
does not imply publication or disclosure. Other products and brand names may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss
resulting from the use of this product.
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by
third parties that may arise through the use of this software.
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss
caused by deletion of data resulting from malfunction, dead batteries, or repair .
Be sure to make backup copies of all-important data on other media to protect
against data loss.
Important: Please read the Seiko Instruments USA Inc. End User Software
License Agreement before using the accompanying software program(s). Using
any of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software
License Agreement.
Restricted Rights Legend:
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject as set forth in
subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in T echnical Data and Computer Software
clause at DFARS 52.227-7013.
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Welcome!
Welcome to SmartPad™, the Connected
Notepad! Using the supplied software, and an
ordinary paper writing pad, SmartPad automatically links to your Palm™ OS-based organizer
and stores anything that you write directly into
the memory of the Palm unit. Whether you
scribble quick notes, draw diagrams or maps, or take extensive notes at meetings,
SmartPad enables you to instantly transfer and store the handwritten information
on your Palm OS-based organizer .
SmartPad consists of an electronic notepad, integrated into an elegant portfolio
that also stores and protects your Palm OS-based organizer . The paper notepad is
a standard paper pad; refills are available at any stationery store. A special pen is
provided, and it automatically transmits whatever you write through SmartPad
and into your Palm OS-based organizer . For convenience, the opposite end of the
pen contains a stylus point for use with the Palm OS-based organizer .
How SmartPad Works
SmartPad Portfolio
Located beneath SmartPad’ s paper pad is a special digitizer tablet that is sensitive
to the position of the SmartPad pen. As you write with the SmartPad pen on the
paper pad, the SmartPad reads the location of the pen tip and communicates its
exact location to your Palm OS-based organizer .
SmartPad Software in your Palm Connected organizer
The SmartPad software installed on your Palm OS-based organizer automatically
recognizes the infrared data transmitted by SmartPad, and instantly creates a new
Ink Note file in any of the four SmartPad applications; T o Do List, Memo, Date
Book, and Address. With appropriate e-mail software and a modem, you can email your Ink Notes directly from your Palm OS-based organizer .
Chapter 1:
Introduction
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SmartPad Desktop software installed on your Windows PC
When you HotSync your Palm OS-based organizer with your W indows PC, all of
your SmartPad notes are automatically copied to the PC and saved for use by
your SmartPad desktop software. This software allows you to view , print, and
even e-mail your Ink Note file images from your PC.
SmartPad Features
Once you have installed the SmartPad software, SmartPad works instantly and
automatically to transfer your handwritten notes into your Palm OS-based
organizer . SmartPad features include:
n An easy user interface. Just touch the pen to the pad, and you’re automati-
cally storing your handwritten data!
n Each Ink Note can have up to 16 pages of handwritten data. With the Palm
OS-based organizer you can easily view the contents of each page, and make
additions as necessary .
n You can zoom to enlarge the view of the written notes on the Palm OS-based
organizer , and pan to move the position of the image on the screen. You can
easily zoom up to 4x magnification to view the smallest details of your
handwritten notes on the Palm OS-based organizer .
n Smart KeyPad makes it quick and easy to enter text into your SmartPad
applications. Simply use the SmartPad pen to tap on the printed keypad.
Many users find this easier than Graffiti characters, or miniature screen-size
keyboards.
n SmartPad’ s sleep mode integrates with the Palm OS-based organizer’ s “auto-
off” feature. If your Palm OS-based organizer is set for “auto-off after: 2
minutes” (and you’re using the SmartPad), the Palm OS-based organizer will
go into “sleep mode” to conserve power after two minutes. However, the
infrared communication between SmartPad and your Palm OS-based organizer will remain active. Even though the screen is blank, the Palm OS-based
organizer will instantly awaken when you touch the SmartPad pen to the pad,
and you can continue taking notes. If you don’t use your SmartPad for 30
minutes, the “sleep mode” will finally turn off the infrared communications
with the SmartPad and then completely turn off your Palm OS-based organizer .
n SmartPad will automatically name an Ink Note file based upon the applica-
tion you’re currently using. You can also associate an Ink Note file with any
record in the selected application, or change the name of the Ink Note file.
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n Ability to send a written Ink Note as an e-mail message. If you have a Palm
Modem™ connected to your Palm OS-based organizer , you can use an e-mail
application to transmit your written notes as an e-mail message.
n Uses standard paper notepads, available in any stationery store. No special
paper supplies are required for the SmartPad.
n Easily confirm the status of the batteries that power the SmartPad.
n The SmartPad software includes eMemo, eT oDo, eAddress, and eDatebook.
These applications function the same as the standard applications on your
Palm OS-based organizer — they simply extend the function of these
applications to automatically work with SmartPad. You can attach an Ink
Note to any file in these four Palm OS-based organizer applications.
Ways to Use SmartPad
SmartPad can change the way you work with your Palm OS-based organizer ,
vastly expanding its capabilities with the effortless association of handwritten
notes, diagrams, maps — anything that you can draw with the SmartPad pen. The
following are some ideas for using SmartPad :
n If you attach an Ink Note to an event in the eDatebook application, the Ink
Note is associated with the date and time of the event — such as a meeting.
This means that you can use the SmartPad to take handwritten notes or
“meeting minutes,” and then easily find them, attached to the date and time of
the event.
n In the applications that support Categories (eAddress, eT oDo, and eMemo),
you can create Categories for the records that contain the Ink Notes you
create with SmartPad. This makes it easy to organize the data on your Palm
OS-based organizer , and makes it fast to find the Ink Notes that you want to
review or modify .
n The Ink Notes generated by SmartPad are separate from the regular Notes that
can be attached to records in your Palm OS-based organizer . This means that
you can attach text notes using Graffiti on your Palm OS-based organizer,
and also attach Ink Notes (for handwritten notes or drawings) with the
SmartPad.
n SmartPad can automatically assign default names to new records. With the
eT oDo and eMemo applications, just start writing on the Notepad to create a
new record, with the date and time as the name for the record. With the
eAddress and eDatebook applications, you can start writing to create a new
Ink Note that can be attached to a record at a later time.
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SmartPad Overview
The following diagram points out the SmartPad features:
Battery Compartment
Storage
Pocket
Infrared Transceiver
SmartPad Pen Notepad and
Smart KeyPad
Phone Pocket
Phone Pocket
This pocket is designed to hold a cell phone. Slip the phone under the band of
this pocket.
Storage Pocket
The storage pocket can be used for anything that you want to carry along with
your SmartPad. This pocket contains spare ink cartridges for the SmartPad pen.
Refer to the section entitled Replacing Ink Cartridges for complete information
about how to replace the SmartPad pen’s ink cartridge.
The outside of this pocket also provides a convenient place to store your business
cards.
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Infrared Transceiver
The infrared transceiver communicates information between SmartPad and the
Palm OS-based organizer . There must be a clear path between this infrared
transceiver and your Palm OS-based organizer . Do not store items in the area
between the infrared transceiver and the Palm OS-based organizer . This infrared
transceiver can also be repositioned to accommodate different types of Palm OSbased organizers. Refer to the section entitled Repositioning the Infrared
Transceiver for more information.
SmartPad pen
This special SmartPad pen is used for writing on the Notepad. The SmartPad pen
contains a special transmitter that communicates with the SmartPad. The
SmartPad pen uses a AAAA battery that can be easily replaced. Refer to the
section entitled Replacing the SmartPad pen Battery for complete information
about how to replace this battery . The SmartPad pen also uses replaceable ink
cartridges. Refer to the section entitled Replacing Ink Cartridges for complete
information about how to replace the SmartPad pen’ s ink cartridge.
Notepad and Smart KeyPad
The Notepad is a standard paper pad. Replacements for this pad are available at
stationery stores. No special paper is required for use with the SmartPad. Any
standard paper pad of the correct dimensions will work just fine with SmartPad.
The Smart KeyPad is located beneath the Notepad. The Smart Keypad enables
you to quickly and easily enter text with the SmartPad pen. For more information, refer to the section entitled Smart KeyPad.
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment stores the batteries that are used to power the SmartPad.
A pair of standard AAA batteries are provided for the SmartPad portfolio. Before
you use SmartPad for the first time, you must install these batteries. Refer to the
section entitled Battery Installation for complete information about how to
install the batteries.
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SmartPad Product Box Contents
The shipping box for the SmartPad should contain the following items:
n SmartPad portfolio
n SmartPad pen (with one AAAA battery installed)
n SmartPad pen refill cartridges
n T wo (2) AAA batteries for the SmartPad portfolio
n Quick Start Guide
n Software CD-ROM.
If any of these items are missing, contact the reseller where you purchased the
SmartPad.
System Requirements
The following are minimum system requirements for SmartPad:
n Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4
n IBM PC (or compatible), equipped with a Pentium 166 MHz (or faster)
n 16 Mbytes of RAM
n 16 Mbytes of available hard disk storage
n VGA (or better) video card, and color monitor with at least 800x600
resolution (or better)
n CD-ROM drive
n Mouse
n Palm III series organizer or higher (not compatible with Palm or Palm Pro
that has been upgraded to Palm III)
n Palm OS 3.1 or higher .
Optional Equipment
n Modem for the Palm OS-based organizer (such as the Palm Modem)
n Windows compatible printer .
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Chapter 2:
SmartPad Setup
This chapter explains how to set up your SmartPad, and how to install the
software on both your desktop PC and your Palm OS-based organizer .
Battery Installation
Your SmartPad is supplied with 2 (two) AAA batteries. These batteries must be
installed before you can use SmartPad.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the 2 (two) AAA batteries from the SmartPad package.
2. Remove the batteries from their protective wrapper .
3. The battery compartment has a cover, and is located to the left of the notepad
area of the SmartPad portfolio. Gently press down on the cover, and then
slide the cover off, as shown:
Press Down
Here
Remove Cover
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4. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Note the polarity of the
batteries: the positive end (+) of both batteries should point down toward the
lower edge of the SmartPad portfolio, as shown:
Install Batteries
Battery Compartment
5. Replace the battery cover, and slide it into place. When you have replaced it
correctly , the battery cover “clicks” into position.
Battery installation is complete, and you are ready to install the SmartPad desktop
software on your desktop PC.
SmartPad Software Installation
The next step is to install the SmartPad software on your Windows PC and your
Palm OS-based organizer . The W indows PC must be the same W indows computer that you use to HotSync your Palm OS-based organizer .
To install the SmartPad software:
1. Begin by closing any applications you have running on your Windows PC.
You will restart your computer at the end of this procedure; so be sure to
close all important files or applications before you begin the installation.
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2. Load the SmartPad Software CD-ROM into your Windows PC. The Setup
program should start automatically .
If it does not, refer to the Quick Start Guide (supplied with SmartPad).
3. The Choose Setup Language screen appears, as shown:
Click the pull-down menu to choose the language that you want for your
SmartPad software. Then, click OK to continue.
4. The W elcome screen appears, as shown:
Click Next to continue.
5. A screen detailing the SmartPad software license agreement appears. Review
the contents of the agreement. If you agree, click Yes to continue.
6. The Choose Application Location screen appears. The default location for
the SmartPad desktop software is c:\Program Files\SmartPad, and is recommended. If you want to choose a different location, click on the Browse
button and choose a different location. Otherwise, click Next to continue.
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7. If you have chosen the default location (which is recommended), an alert
appears, showing that the folder does not exist, as shown:
In this case, the SmartPad installation software will automatically make the
necessary folder . Click Yes to continue.
8. The Choose Ink Location screen appears. This defines the directory where the
“Ink Note” files will be stored (when transferred from your Palm handheld).
The default location for the Ink Note data is c:\SmartData, and is recommended. If you want to choose a different location, click Browse and choose
a different location. Otherwise, click Next to continue.
9. Again, the installation software detects that the folder does not yet exist. An
alert appears, prompting you to create the necessary folder. Click Yes to
continue.
10. You are prompted to install the SmartPad Desktop software on your PC.
This screen displays the space required for the installation, and the space
available on your hard disk drive, as shown:
Click Next to continue.
11. The Select Palm Applications screen appears. This gives you the option of
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choosing the applications that will be installed on your Palm handheld. This
option is useful when installing the SmartPad software onto a Palm handheld
with limited memory , or if you will only use SmartPad with one or two
applications on your Palm handheld.
By default, all applications are selected for installation, as shown:
Click Next to continue.
12. The PadFire Applications T o Be Installed screen appears, as shown:
The PadFire application enables you to send and receive e-mail messages
with your Palm handheld. T o do so, you must have a modem or wireless
device attached to your Palm handheld, and have a correspoding e-mail
account that you can reach with the connected device.
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The PadFire application is included on a 30-day evaluation basis. If you want
to use PadFire after this 30-day period, you must register the software with
Seiko Instruments. Complete information about how to register the PadFire
software appears at http://www .seikosmart.com.
13. A prompt appears, showing the memory space required for the software
installation on your Palm handheld, as shown:
If you do not have this much space available on your Palm handheld, click No
to return to step #11. Otherwise, click Yes to continue.
14. The SmartPad Palm Setup screen appears. If you have more than one Palm
handheld User associated with your Windows PC (and its related Palm
Desktop software), this screen enables you to choose the User for the
SmartPad software. Click to select the user, as shown:
Click OK to continue.
15. A prompt appears, asking if you want a SmartPad shortcut icon placed on the
Windows desktop, as shown:
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Based upon your own preference, click Yes or No to continue.
16. A dialog appears, as shown:
This shows that the SmartPad software will be installed on your Palm
handheld the next time you perform a HotSync operation. Click OK to
continue.
17. The Product Registration screen appears, as shown:
Click Register Now to step through the brief online registration procedure.
Or, click Register Later to register your SmartPad at a later time.
18. At this point, the SmartPad desktop software is installed on your W indows
PC. The SmartPad Setup software displays a Restart prompt, as shown:
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Click to select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and then click the
OK button.
19. When your computer restarts, place your Palm handheld in its cradle and
perform a HotSync operation. This will install the SmartPad software on
your Palm handheld.
Software installation is complete, for both your desktop PC and your Palm OSbased organizer . You may want to reassign the front panel buttons of your Palm
OS-based organizer so they automatically activate the SmartPad software, as
described in the following section.
Reassigning Front Panel Buttons
Your Palm OS-based organizer has four application buttons on its front panel.
These buttons are used to start, and switch among the four standard Palm OSbased organizer applications: DateBook, Address Book, T o Do List, and Memo
Pad. Note that these application buttons are the black push-buttons located along
the lower edge of your Palm OS-based organizer (don’t look for these buttons
anywhere on the screen display of your Palm OS-based organizer).
Once you have installed the special SmartPad versions of these applications, you
may want to reassign these application buttons so they activate the SmartPad
applications. By reassigning the application buttons, your Palm OS-based
organizer will use the extended SmartPad versions, which automatically recognize the SmartPad.
Important: The only limitation for reassigning these buttons is for “beaming”
data between two Palm OS-based organizers. When sending or receiving data
that is “beamed” from another Palm OS-based organizer , the sender (and/or
receiver) must have different Palm applications activated.
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For example, if you are using the SmartPad version of the Memo application
(eMemo), and someone attempts to “beam” their business card when running the
Memo application, the transfer may not complete successfully . In this case,
switch to a different SmartPad application, such as eAddress. Once you have
reassigned the front panel buttons (as described in the following procedure),
simply press a different front panel button to switch to a different application.
To reassign the application buttons on your Palm OS-based organizer:
1. Before you begin, be sure that you have taken the steps to install the
SmartPad software on your Palm OS-based organizer , and have performed a
HotSync operation. Refer to the section entitled SmartPad Software Installa-
tion for the complete procedure.
2. Turn on your Palm OS-based or ganizer by pressing the Power button or any
of the front panel buttons.
3. T ap on the Applications (or Home) icon. The Applications screen appears.
4. Tap on the Prefs icon. (You may have to scroll down through the installed
applications to find the Prefs icon.)
5. T ap the upper-right of the Palm screen. When a pop-up menu appears, tap to
choose Buttons from this menu. The Buttons settings appear, as shown:
6. Tap the menu next to the Date Book icon. From the list of applications that
appears, tap to choose eDatebook.
7. T ap the menu next to the Address icon. From the list of applications that
appears, tap to choose eAddress.
8 Tap the menu next to the T o Do List icon. From the list of applications that
appears, tap to choose eT oDo.
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9. Tap the menu next to the Memo Pad icon. From the list of applications that
appears, tap to choose eMemo.
10. Press any Application button on your Palm OS-based organizer to save your
button assignments, and move directly to that application.
This procedure is complete. At this point, you can use any of the Application
buttons on your Palm OS-based organizer to directly activate the special
SmartPad versions of the applications.
Attaching your Palm OS-based Organizer
Your SmartPad portfolio has a special area designed to hold and store your Palm
OS-based organizer . In fact, your Palm OS-based or ganizer must be placed in this
area, so its infrared link can communicate with the SmartPad portfolio.
Special self-adhesive strips are provided. When placed on the back of your Palm
OS-based organizer , they firmly attach the organizer to the SmartPad portfolio.
The adhesive strips are of the hook-and-loop design, so you can easily remove
your Palm OS-based organizer and use it separately from the SmartPad portfolio.
Attaching the Adhesive Strips
To attach the adhesive strips to your Palm OS-based organizer:
1. Locate the adhesive fastener strips on the left side of the SmartPad portfolio.
There are two white strips that cover hook-and-loop fasteners. Remove these
two fastener strips completely from the hook-and-loop fasteners.
2. Place your Palm OS-based organizer face-down on a suitable work surface.
3. Carefully peel the adhesive strip away from the fastener . Be careful not to
peel the white adhesive backing off from the adhesive strip. Set the strip
aside for step #4.
4. Remove the white backing from the adhesive strips, and place them on the
back of your Palm OS-based organizer , as shown:
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Attach Strip
Attach Strip
You may need to position the strips so they do not cover the battery compartment (or other features) on the back panel of your Palm OS-based organizer.
5. When you have positioned the strips, place your Palm OS-based organizer
into the SmartPad portfolio so the hook-and-loop strips are firmly connected.
6. When your Palm OS-based organizer is correctly placed in the SmartPad
portfolio, it will appear similar to the following diagram:
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Palm OS-based organizer
placed in SmartPad portfolio
Note: For best operation, your Palm OS-based organizer should be centered in
the area provided for the organizer , and should be vertically-aligned with the
edges of your SmartPad portfolio.
This procedure is complete. The hook-and-loop fastener on the back of your
Palm OS-based organizer enables you to remove it at any time, and use it
separately from the SmartPad portfolio.
Repositioning the Infrared Transceiver
As shipped, the SmartPad is set to work with Palm OS-based organizers that have
the infrared port located on the top edge of the organizer . On some Palm OSbased organizers, such as the Handspring™ V isor™, the infrared port is located
on the left side of the organizer. T o use SmartPad with Palm OS-based or ganizers where the infrared port is on the left side, you must reposition SmartPad’ s
infrared transceiver .
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To reposition SmartPad’s infrared transceiver:
1. Open the SmartPad portfolio, and remove your Palm OS-based organizer (if
it is in place in the portfolio).
2. Pull to remove the round cap on the infrared transceiver, as shown in the
following diagram:
Remove Cap...
...Then Remove Arm
3. With the round cap removed, carefully pull straight up to remove the arm of
the infrared transceiver from the snap retainers of the SmartPad portfolio. Be
aware that a wire connects this arm to the SmartPad portfolio — take care
not to pull on the wire as you remove the arm of the infrared transceiver ..
4. Turn the infrared transceiver arm over , and press it down firmly until it
“snaps” into place in the new position in the SmartPad portfolio, as shown:
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Reposition Arm...
...Then Replace Cap
Note: You may need to gently feed the wire of the infrared transceiver arm
into the cover of the SmartPad portfolio. Be careful! You want the infrared
arm to be seated firmly and securely into the SmartPad portfolio.
5. Replace the round cap to secure the arm of the infrared transceiver .
6. Replace your Palm OS-based organizer . The infrared port of your Palm OSbased organizer should be approximately inline with the infrared transceiver .
This procedure is complete.
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Chapter 3:
Using SmartPad
This chapter explains how to use the SmartPad with your Palm OS-based
organizer . For each of the special SmartPad applications you’ve loaded onto
your Palm OS-based organizer , this chapter explains how to:
n Create a new Ink Note
n Add pages to an Ink Note
n Zoom to view the contents of an Ink Note
n Associate an Ink Note with a different record on your Palm OS-based
organizer
n Change the name of an Ink Note
n Send an Ink Note as an e-mail attachment.
You can also use your desktop PC to view, print and e-mail Ink Notes that you
create with your SmartPad. Information about how to use the SmartPad desktop
software appears in Chapter 4: SmartPad Desktop Software.
eMemo
The eMemo application functions the same way as the standard Memo Pad on
your Palm OS-based organizer . It contains extensions so that anything you create
as a handwritten note in your SmartPad is automatically saved as an Ink Note in
your Palm OS-based organizer .
As you work with eMemo, you’ll find that creating Ink Notes and attaching them
to Memo records is probably easier than creating regular text memos on your
Palm OS-based organizer . Any record that you create with the eMemo application can contain both an Ink Note and regular text (as when using Graffiti on
your Palm OS-based organizer).
The following procedure steps through the creation of a new Ink Note and the
ways you can work with an Ink Note in the eMemo application.
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To create an Ink Note in the eMemo application:
1. Press the Memo button on the front of your Palm OS-based organizer. If you
have programmed this button of your Palm OS-based organizer to start the
eMemo application, eMemo appears on the screen, as shown:
eMemo Running
Linked to SmartPad
SmartPad Battery Okay
Note that the name “eMemo” appears at the top of the screen of your Palm
OS-based organizer . This shows that you are running the eMemo application,
rather than the standard Memo Pad supplied with your Palm OS-based
organizer . If the name “eMemo” does not appear at the top of the screen, you
need to set the front panel buttons to automatically launch the SmartPad
software for the Palm OS-based organizer. Refer to the section entitled
Reassigning Front Panel Buttons that appears in the previous chapter.
Note also that a small check-box named “Elink” appears at the bottom of the
screen. A check-mark in this box indicates that your Palm OS-based organizer is communicating with SmartPad. The current condition of the
batteries in your SmartPad also appears on this line.
2. Create a new Ink Note. T o do this, use the SmartPad pen, and write the word
“Hello” on the paper pad of your SmartPad. Note that as soon as you touch
the Pen to the paper, the screen of your Palm OS-based organizer changes to
record your Ink Note, as shown:
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Default Name
The name for your new Ink Note appears at the top of the screen. The default
name is the current date and time. If you’re taking notes in a hurry , you don’ t
have to worry about assigning a specific name; you can easily review your
notes based upon the date and time they were created.
3. Next, change the default name of your new Ink Note. Use the stylus, and drag
to select the default name of the Ink Note, as shown:
Drag stylus over Default name
Tip: The opposite end of the SmartPad pen contains a stylus tip that you can
use with your Palm OS-based organizer . You don’t have to switch between
the SmartPad pen and the Palm stylus to work with SmartPad!
Use the Graffiti writing area on your Palm OS-based organizer to write a new
name for the Ink Note. For this example procedure, name this Ink Note “my
memo.”
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