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  • Page 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Tungsten, the Tungsten logo, “T” (Stylized), Addit, Blazer, Graffiti, HotSync, the HotSync logo, Palm, Palm Powered, Palm OS, the Palm logo, and VersaMail are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...
  • Page 4 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 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...
  • Page 5 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 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...
  • Page 6 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 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Tungsten™ T5 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.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Links appear as underlined words in sidebars and other places throughout this guide. In this chapter Beyond the basics Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Cue that means the procedure continues on the next page. Done Cue that signals the end of the procedure. You're done.

  • Page 9: Sidebars

    [ ! ] To access the User Guide, you need to be connected to the Internet. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Before You Begin Things you must complete before you can do the steps described in a procedure or group of procedures.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Carry files and folders on an internal flash drive containing more than...

  • Page 11: Locating The Controls On Your Handheld

    Front panel controls Screen Home Calendar Screen 5-way navigator Quick buttons Tungsten™ T5 Handheld 5-way navigator Files Quick buttons Contacts Displays the applications and information on your handheld. The screen is touch-sensitive. Display the input area by tapping the Input icon Use the input area to enter info with Graffiti®...

  • Page 12: Top And Side Panel Controls

    IR port Expansion card slot Power button Headphone jack Stylus Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Stylus Power button Headphone jack Beams information between handhelds and other devices that have an IR port. Lets you insert an expansion card (sold separately) to back up info and add memory, applications, and accessories to your handheld.

  • Page 13: Back Panel Controls

    Multi- connector Speaker Reset button Multi-connector Bluetooth radio (internal) Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Bluetooth (internal) Reset button Lets you listen to alarms, game and system sounds, and music. Resets your handheld if it freezes (stops responding). Lets you connect a USB sync cable (included) or a cradle (sold separately) to your computer so you can synchronize or exchange information.

  • Page 14: What Software Is On My Handheld

    RealPlayer from palmOne Bluetooth VersaMail Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Customize a list of your favorite applications, files, and folders so that you can locate and open them quickly. View, organize, and open files and folders on your handheld’s internal flash drive.
  • Page 15 HotSync Prefs World Clock Drive Mode Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Send and receive short text (SMS) messages using the built-in Bluetooth technology on your handheld. Stay on top of your to-do list. Enter things you need to do, prioritize them, set alarms, and then monitor your deadlines.

  • Page 16: What's On The Cd

    CHAPTER 1 Basics What’s on the CD? The Tungsten™ T5 software installation CD includes desktop software for your computer and additional software for your handheld. To install extra software from the CD, insert the CD The desktop software lets you use your computer to view, enter, and manage info for many of the into your CD drive, and applications on your handheld.
  • Page 17 Keep the Getting Started Guide with you and view it on your handheld. You can also install this file on your handheld to carry it with you on the go; it installs to the Palm Desktop Help automatically during the initial CD installation process.

  • Page 18: Using The Status Bar

    Bluetooth controls Full-screen writing Screen rotation Input Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Purchase and download eBooks from the web so you can read them when you want, where you want. Create a secure wireless connection to your corporate network in order to safely send and receive email messages, access the corporate intranet, and more.
  • Page 19 Full-screen writing Screen rotation Input Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Select once to open Favorites, twice to open Applications. Select to open the Find dialog box. Select to open the menu for the current screen. 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.

  • Page 20: Rotating The Screen

    Did You Know? status bar. Landscape view is useful for viewing spreadsheets, email, web pages, and photos. You can customize which way the screen rotates in landscape mode by choosing right- or left- handed rotation. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Screen rotation on the...

  • Page 21: Using The 5-Way Navigator

    Moving around in Favorites View Right or Left Up or Down Center Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Left Down Displays the next or previous page of favorites. Scrolls to the next favorite in the corresponding direction.

  • Page 22: Moving Around In Applications View

    Moving around list screens In list screens, select and move between entries such as notes, memos, contacts, or photos. Up or Down Center Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Scrolls to the next or previous application category. Inserts the selection highlight. When the...

  • Page 23: Moving Around Entry Screens

    Moving around dialog boxes In a dialog box, use the 5-way to make selections from items such as boxes and pick lists. Center Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Scrolls within the current entry. Scrolls to the previous or next entry (not available in Contacts).

  • Page 24: Entering Information On Your Handheld

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Quick Tour Select Graffiti 2, and then navigate through the screens to learn Graffiti 2 writing.

  • Page 25: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Calendar. You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open an entry: a. Open an application. b. Select an entry or tap New. Select Input on the status bar to open the input area.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 1 Basics Tungsten™ T5 Handheld [ & ] OPTIONAL Select from among four different keyboards. abc - lowercase Caps shift Tap here to display lowercase keyboard ABC - uppercase 123 - numeric Tap here to display Tap here to display...

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    When the menus are open, you can use the 5-way navigator to select menus and menu items. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open an application. Select Menu on the status bar. Select a menu, and then select a menu item.

  • Page 28: Handheld Do's And Don'ts

    • 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. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 29: Beyond The Basics

    Organizing your applications and information by filing them into categories Keeping information private by turning on security options • Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ devices • Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth devices by using Bluetooth technology on your handheld...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Finding And Opening Files And Applications

    Beyond the basics one that’s right for you in any situation. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Quickly access the application you want or the info you need • Choose the method that’s right for •...

  • Page 31: Using Favorites And Applications

    Customize Favorites to display folders—for example, a project folder that you access often. Select the folder to view Home all files and subfolders (if there are any) in it. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld and select from the list. Use the 5-way Buttons...

  • Page 32: Using Applications

    Did You Know? You can also open applications using the quick buttons on the front of your handheld. Press Center on the 5-way to scroll through application categories. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Home twice and select an icon. Category pick list...

  • Page 33: Using Files

    Music folder for RealOne—but you can browse for files located elsewhere on the drive. See the application chapters for information on opening files. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld on the front of your handheld. Select a file or folder to to move up one level of folders.

  • Page 34: Beyond The Basics

    If you’re having problems with your handheld, go to www.palmOne.com/ support/tungstent5. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Reassigning, renaming, and removing favorites • Rearranging favorites in Favorites View • Sorting and customizing the Files display • Accessing recent files or folders from within Files •...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Moving And Managing Info Between Your Handheld And Your Computer

    Or use your handheld at any computer to access and work on your Beyond the basics files. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Quickly enter and update information on your handheld and your computer • Install and work with applications, files, and folders on your handheld •...

  • Page 36: Program Memory And The Internal Drive

    Your handheld contains two types of storage: program memory and the internal flash drive. Did You Know? The internal drive saves Program memory Your handheld includes 52MB of program memory for Palm OS information on your and information. If an app or information is located in your handheld’s program memory, you can handheld permanently.

  • Page 37: How Can I Work With Information

    Keeping files in their native format is useful. On Windows computers, Palm Desktop software includes palmOne™ Media, which you can use to transfer photos and videos to your handheld. On Windows computers, Palm Desktop also On your handheld you...

  • Page 38: When Would I Use Each Method

    Information in Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memos, Notes ® (Windows only: Expense, VersaMail application) Use Palm Desktop or Outlook (Windows) to enter information on to your computer. Synchronize to transfer the new or updated information on your computer to your handheld.
  • Page 39 Photos and videos Method 1: Use the desktop Media application from within Palm Desktop (Windows) or drag the files to the Send To Handheld droplet icon on your desktop (Mac). Synchronize to install the files to the Photos &...

  • Page 40: Synchronizing Information

    Entering information using desktop software technology on your handheld. Use Palm Desktop or Outlook to enter information on your computer. When you synchronize, the information is updated in your handheld’s program memory. Did You Know? If you use the default settings, information from all the following applications is transferred each...
  • Page 41 CHAPTER 3 Moving and Managing Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer 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. The Palm Desktop online...
  • Page 42 Moving and Managing Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer 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. Synchronizing information Launch bar Tungsten™...

  • Page 43: How To Synchronize

    What do I do if I can’t synchronize with my computer? Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Connect the USB sync cable to the USB port on the rear of your computer, and then insert the other end into your handheld.

  • Page 44: Using Quick Install And The Send To Handheld Droplet

    Quick Install window to have them ready for installation the next time you synchronize. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Palm Desktop software. Copy the application: a. Click the Quick Install icon in the launch bar at the left of the window.

  • Page 45: Using File Transfer To Transfer Info To Your Handheld

    Select the applications or files you want to install: a. Drag and drop the applications or files onto the Send To Handheld droplet in the Palm folder. b. In the Send To Handheld dialog box, select your username and click OK.
  • Page 46 Save to PC. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Applications, files, and folders moved to your handheld's internal drive with File Open File Transfer: a. Connect the USB sync cable to the USB port on the rear of your computer, and then insert the other end into your handheld.
  • Page 47 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Drag, copy, or move files, folders, or applications from the desktop into the File Transfer window to the location you want on your handheld’s internal drive. NOTE If you use File Transfer to install an application in the Applications folder on your internal drive—and if app is designed to run from that location—...
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 3 Moving and Managing Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Access or move files from your handheld to a computer that has FIle Transfer installed: a. Connect the USB sync cable to the USB port on the rear of the computer, and then insert the other end into your handheld.

  • Page 49: Using Drive Mode To Work With Info On Another Computer

    Most current operating systems such as Windows 2000, Windows XP , and Mac OS X support external removable drives. NOTE Tungsten™ T5 Handheld While you’re using Drive Mode, you cannot use any other feature of your handheld. Turn on Drive Mode: a.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3 Moving and Managing Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Prepare your handheld and your computer: a. Connect the USB sync cable to the USB port on the rear of the computer, and then insert the other end into your handheld.
  • Page 51 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Work with the files on your handheld as you would on any other external removable drive. When you are finished working with Drive Mode, do the following:...

  • Page 52: Beyond The Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Using File Transfer with security preferences you set for your handheld • Creating, copying, pasting, deleting, and renaming files in File Transfer • Changing folder attributes in File Transfer •...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Managing Your Contacts

    You can even add photos of your loved ones directly to their contact information screen. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Carry all your business and personal contact information in your hand • Keep track of who is who •...

  • Page 54: Adding A Contact

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Press the Contacts button. Add your contact information: a. Select New. b. Tap each field in which you want to enter information, and enter it. Tap the scroll arrows to view more fields.
  • Page 55 Calendar. If you update the birthday in Contacts, it automatically updates in Calendar as well. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld [ & ] OPTIONAL Add a photo: a. Tap the Picture box. b. Select and add a photo from palmOne™...

  • Page 56: Locating A Contact On Your List

    For example, you can add a name and phone number to a memo or task. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Press the Contacts button. Search for the contact: a. Tap the Look Up line at the bottom of the screen and enter the first letter of the name you want to find.

  • Page 57: Beaming A Contact

    You can also send a contact wirelessly using the Send command with your handheld’s built-in Bluetooth technology. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Press the Contacts button. Beam the contact: a. Locate the contact you want to beam. b. Select Menu on the status bar.

  • Page 58: Beyond The Basics

    Email www.palmOne.com/ support/tungstent5. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Deleting contacts • Removing a photo from a contact • Displaying additional contact fields and defining custom fields • Choosing the field type for certain fields, such as Home or Work for a phone number •...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5: Managing Your Calendar

    Beyond the basics month, or as an agenda list that combines your list of tasks with your appointments. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Track current, future, and past appointments • Stay on top of deadlines •...

  • Page 60: Scheduling An Appointment

    Day View. Did You Know? You can use more than one line to describe an appointment. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Day View: a. Press the Calendar button. b. Tap the Day View icon [ & ] OPTIONAL...
  • Page 61 Each category has its own color. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld If the appointment is longer or shorter than an hour, set the duration: a. In Day View, tap the start time. b. In the Set Time dialog box, tap End Time.

  • Page 62: Checking Your Schedule

    Year. Did You Know? You can use a favorite photo as the background for your Agenda View. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Press the Calendar button. Tap the icons in the lower-left corner to see four different Calendar views: Agenda Week View...

  • Page 63: Setting An Alarm

    When you set an alarm, a little alarm clock appears to the right of the event description. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Press the Calendar button. Go to the event you want to assign an alarm to: a. From Day View, tap Go To.

  • Page 64: Beyond The Basics

    • Erasing old appointments by purging them Organizing events by type and color-coding them Keeping events private by turning on security options • Beaming events to other Palm Powered™ devices ® • Sending events to other Bluetooth devices by using Bluetooth wireless...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6: Managing Your Office Files

    You can keep updated copies of the files on both your handheld and your computer to work on them in the most convenient location any time. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your handheld •...

  • Page 66: How Can I Create And Manage Office Files

    For complete information on this application, click • View files such as spreadsheets in landscape mode to see more information across the screen. the Documents To Go icon on your computer and then click Help, or go to www.dataviz.com. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 67: Opening Files From Within Documents

    File Transfer. See the Documents To Go application on your computer for information. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Documents. [ & ] OPTIONAL If the file you want does not appear in the list, browse for the file: a.

  • Page 68: Beyond The Basics

    Support If you’re having problems with Docs, click the Documents To Go icon on your computer, and then click Help, or go to www.dataviz.com. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Sending and receiving Office files as attachments to email messages...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Favorites and Applications Views and for Agenda View in Calendar; even add a photo to a Contacts entry. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Never be far from your favorite people or places • Simplify photo and video organization •...

  • Page 70: Supported File Types

    If you can’t open and view a video in the desktop Media application on a Windows computer, you won’t be able to view the video on your handheld. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld ® Desktop software, add the video, and then synchronize to send the video to your handheld.

  • Page 71: Viewing Photos Or Videos

    Videos folder on your handheld are backed up to your computer when you synchronize. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Photos & Videos Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select the location on your handheld or an expansion...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 7 Viewing Photos and Videos Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Select the photo or video you want to view. Select a photo or video to view Tap anywhere in the photo or video to return to the selection screen. Done...

  • Page 73: Organizing Photos Or Videos Into Albums

    Use the copy feature to move a photo from your handheld to a card and vice versa. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Photos & Videos Open the Manage Albums screen: a. Select Menu on the status bar.
  • Page 74 Down on the 5-way. Tap the photo to return to the original view. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Add or remove photos or videos in albums: a. Select Manage Albums b. Select a photo or video that does not have a plus sign to add it to the album.

  • Page 75: Sharing Photos And Videos

    • Attach a photo or video to an email message. • Beam a photo or video to other Palm Powered™ devices. • Copy a photo or video to your handheld using File Transfer and then carry it to and work with it on another computer using File Transfer (if it is installed on the computer where you are a guest) or Drive Mode.

  • Page 76: Sending A Photo Or Video Using Bluetooth Technology

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Photos & Videos Send a photo or video: a. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album containing the photos and/or videos you want to send, or select Find More to browse for the photo or video.

  • Page 77: Beyond The Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Viewing photos and videos as thumbnails, lists, albums, and slide shows • Copying photos and videos to other applications or expansion cards • Editing and enhancing photos and videos on your desktop computer •...

  • Page 78: Chapter 8: Listening To Music

    Beyond the basics then listen through the built-in speaker or stereo headphones (sold separately). Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Listen to songs in the popular MP3 format • No separate MP3, CD, or mini-disc player required •...

  • Page 79: Transferring Mp3 Files To Your Handheld

    CD in one folder. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable. Prepare RealPlayer on your computer: a. Open the RealPlayer application.
  • Page 80 Select the destination for the file, and then synchronize to transfer it. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Prepare your handheld: a. Go to Applications and select Drive Mode b. Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable. Open Finder, and then drag the music files you want on to the Music folder under the handheld icon, which appears as an external drive on your desktop.

  • Page 81: Transferring Music From A Cd To Your Handheld

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to your handheld If your songs are on a CD and you want to listen to them on your handheld, use the RealPlayer desktop application on your computer to convert and transfer the files.
  • Page 82 AAC. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Select the songs you want to add to your library: a. Click Save Tracks. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to select and copy tracks. Save Tracks...
  • Page 83 RealPlayer on your computer, go to the Help menu in RealPlayer or visit www.real.com. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Prepare your handheld: a. Go to Favorites and then select Music b. Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable.
  • Page 84 The songs you just transferred are at the bottom of the list. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Transfer the selected songs to your handheld: a. Be sure your handheld is on and that RealPlayer is open. If it is, a green Connected light appears in the lower-left corner of RealPlayer on your computer.

  • Page 85: Playing Music On Your Handheld

    RealPlayer that is compatible with Real Music Store files. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld On your handheld, go to Favorites and then select Music Select a song to play: • To play the current song, tap Play. • To play a different song, tap Songs and select a song from the list.

  • Page 86: Beyond The Basics

    RealPlayer on your handheld or your computer, go to www.real.com. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Creating playlists by choosing which songs to play and the order to play them in • Removing songs from your handheld or an expansion card...

  • Page 87: Chapter 9: Managing Your Tasks

    The Tasks application on your Marking a task complete handheld is the perfect place to make Beyond the basics lists of the things you need to do. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Set priorities • Track deadlines • Stay focused...

  • Page 88: Creating A Task

    IR port. Just open the Record menu and select Beam Item or Beam Category. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Tasks Create a task: a. Select New. b. Enter a description of the task.

  • Page 89: Organizing Your Tasks

    Create a new category for tasks by selecting Edit Categories in the Category pick list. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Tasks In the Tasks list, select one of these options: All Displays all your tasks. Date Displays tasks that are due in a specific time frame. Tap the pick list in the upper-right to select Due Today, Last 7 Days, Next 7 Days, or Past Due.

  • Page 90: Marking A Task Complete

    Options menu and select Preferences. NOTE differently. Palm Desktop software checks off all overdue instances of the task, and Microsoft Outlook checks off only the oldest instance of the task. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Tasks Check the box on the left side of the task.

  • Page 91: Beyond The Basics

    • Storing extra information about a task by adding a note Keeping tasks private by turning on security options Sending tasks as attachments to email messages • Beaming tasks to other Palm Powered™ devices ® • Sending tasks to other Bluetooth...

  • Page 92: Chapter 10: Writing Memos

    From meeting notes to recipes and favorite quotations, Memos provides a quick and easy way to enter, store, and share your important information. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Store essential but hard-to-remember information • Easily retrieve and share information...

  • Page 93: Creating A Memo

    Use Phone Lookup to quickly add a name and phone number to a memo. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Memos Create a memo: a. Select New. b. Enter your memo. Tap Enter on the onscreen keyboard or draw the Graffiti®...

  • Page 94: Viewing And Editing A Memo

    Accessories link. You can change the size of the text in Memos to enhance readability. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Memos View or edit the memo: a. In the Memos list, select the memo you want.

  • Page 95: Beyond The Basics

    Microsoft Word Organizing memos by arranging them into categories and sorting them Keeping memos private by turning on security options • Beaming memos to other Palm Powered™ devices ® • Sending memos to other Bluetooth...

  • Page 96: Chapter 11: Writing Notes In Note Pad

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • No learning curve • Capture information in the moment • A picture is worth a thousand words...

  • Page 97: Creating A Note

    Did You Know? Set an alarm for a note to use it as a reminder. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Writing Notes in Note Pad Creating a note Go to Applications and select Note Pad Create a note: a.

  • Page 98: Viewing And Editing A Note

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Note Pad Open the note: a. Select Done to display the Note Pad list. b. Select the note you want to view or edit.

  • Page 99: Beyond The Basics

    Setting alarms when you use notes as reminders Organizing notes by arranging them into categories and sorting them Keeping notes private by turning on security options • Beaming notes to other Palm Powered™ devices ® • Sending notes to other Bluetooth...

  • Page 100: Chapter 12: Making Wireless Connections

    Beyond the basics functionality helps you easily set up wireless connections to a number of devices so you can enjoy the convenience of cable-free connectivity. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld ® wireless technology. Need Benefits • Connect to your Bluetooth phone to...

  • Page 101: What Can I Do With The Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth device. Check the user guide for your device to enable the Bluetooth features. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Making Wireless Connections What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology? Connect to your Bluetooth phone to send text or email messages or to access the web.

  • Page 102: Entering Basic Bluetooth Settings

    Your handheld must be powered on in order to be discoverable. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld The input area always appears when you are using any of the Bluetooth screens. You Go to Favorites and select Bluetooth Enter the basic Bluetooth settings: a.

  • Page 103: Setting Up A Phone Connection

    See the instructions included with your phone. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld To set up a phone connection, you must have a GSM or GPRS mobile phone Go to Favorites and select Bluetooth Select Setup Devices, select Phone Setup, select Setup Connection, and then select Next.
  • Page 104 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Enter a passkey: a. Enter a passkey number. This can be any number you choose; it does not, for example, have to be a password you use to access a network or an email account.
  • Page 105 Earthlink) if you are not sure about any of the items to enter in step 8. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld If you selected Yes in step 6: a. Select the pick lists and select the correct information for your cellular carrier.

  • Page 106: Accessing Email And The Web Wirelessly

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Bluetooth functionality must be on if you want to use wireless features. You must also Open the email application or the web browser. Verify Bluetooth status: a.
  • Page 107 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Connect to your phone: a. Select Prefs from the Bluetooth status screen. b. On the Bluetooth preferences screen, select the Network Service pick list and select the service that you want to use to connect to the Internet. If you set up a phone connection, the name of the service you configured is listed.

  • Page 108: Setting Up A Connection For Wireless Synchronization

    Service pick list and tapping Connect. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select Bluetooth Select Setup Devices, select PC Setup, select Bluetooth HotSync, and then select Next. Set up a connection for wireless synchronization: a.
  • Page 109 CHAPTER 12 Making Wireless Connections MAC ONLY Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select Prefs Open the Edit Connection screen: a. From the Communications Preferences list, select Connection. b. Tap New. Set up the connection to your computer: a. Enter a name for the connection, such as BT to Mac.
  • Page 110 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld d. Make sure the computer is ready to accept a Bluetooth connection. NOTE See the documentation included with the computer for information on how to prepare it to accept a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 111 CHAPTER 12 Making Wireless Connections Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Synchronize your handheld with your computer: a. Go to Applications and select HotSync b. Make sure Local is selected, and select the connection you created in step 3 from the pick list.

  • Page 112: Beyond The Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Connecting to the Internet through your Bluetooth desktop computer to access the web wirelessly • Connecting with a network using a Bluetooth Access Point to access the Internet and send and receive email messages •...

  • Page 113: Chapter 13: Sending And Receiving Email Messages

    You can also synchronize email messages on your handheld with email on your desktop computer. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld ® Benefits • Access email on the go • Send and receive photos, sound files, Word and Excel files, and more •...

  • Page 114: Setting Up An Account

    Service pick list, you don’t need to select a protocol. The correct protocol is automatically displayed. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select VersaMail Open the Account Setup screen: a. Select Menu on the status bar, select Accounts, and then select Account Setup.
  • Page 115 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld b. Select the Mail Service pick list, and then select your email provider. Select Other if your provider is not listed. c. If you chose Other, select the Protocol pick list, and then select POP or IMAP .
  • Page 116 Sending and Receiving Email Messages Check with your email service provider for the names of your incoming and outgoing mail servers. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Enter your email address and mail server info: NOTE If you chose a common email provider from the...

  • Page 117: Getting And Reading Email

    VersaMail preferences. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select VersaMail Choose whether to get message subjects only or full messages: a. Select Menu on the status bar, select Accounts, and then select the account you want.

  • Page 118: Sending An Email Message

    Addresses in the blind copies (bcc:) field are hidden from all other recipients. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Favorites and select VersaMail Send email: a. Select Menu on the status bar, select Accounts, and then select the account you want.

  • Page 119: Working With Attachments

    More for each downloaded message to view the body of the email message plus any attachments, up to the maximum message size. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld In the Inbox, tap the message with the attachment. Paper clip Continued...
  • Page 120 5MB. Select Yes to download the message and any attachments. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open the attachment(s): a. Tap the red paper clip icon in the upper-right corner. b. Select the attachment you...
  • Page 121 To remove an attachment, select the file in the Attachments box, and then tap Delete. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open the Attachments screen: a. On the message screen, select Menu b. Select Options, and then select Attachment. Attach the file: a.

  • Page 122: Beyond The Basics

    Customizing www.palmOne.com/ support/tungstent5. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Using the VersaMail application with Microsoft Outlook on your computer • Setting basic email preferences such as changing the maximum message size, adding a signature to outgoing messages, and downloading files attached to email messages •...

  • Page 123: Chapter 14: Sending And Receiving Text Messages

    Beyond the basics Messaging is a popular way for people to stay connected using the text messaging features of their mobile phone. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Enjoy quick communication • Use text messaging to chat with friends...

  • Page 124: Sending A Text Message

    More commonly known as text messages, SMS messages can be received by most mobile phones. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Sending and Receiving Text Messages Sending a text message Go to Applications and select SMS Send a text message: a. Select New.

  • Page 125: Viewing A Text Message

    Use the buttons at the bottom of the message screen to reply to or delete a message after you open it. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Go to Applications and select SMS Select Send & Check. Read a message: a. Select the message to open it.

  • Page 126: Beyond The Basics

    SMS or with anything else on your handheld, go to www.palmOne.com/ support/tungstent5. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Replying to and deleting messages you receive • Setting preferences for receiving messages • Hearing an alert when you receive a message Setting preferences for connecting to a network...

  • Page 127: Chapter 15: Browsing The Web

    Make an Internet connection through your mobile phone, and the web browser opens the entire web to you. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Carry the web with you • View web pages in a handheld- friendly format...

  • Page 128: Accessing A Web Page

    ” the technical name for a web address. For example, the URL for Yahoo! is http:// www.yahoo.com. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Browsing the Web Accessing a web page Go to Applications and select Web Go to the web page you want to view: a.

  • Page 129: Beyond The Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Refreshing a page to see updated information • Using a bookmark for quick access to your favorite web pages • Returning to a web page you just visited or to your home page •...

  • Page 130: Chapter 16: Expanding Your Handheld

    Also use expansion cards to install and run cool games and other types of software, from dictionaries to travel guides, on your handheld. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Back up info • Add more games and other software •...

  • Page 131: What Type Of Expansion Cards Can I Use

    Store all your info. Never worry about running out of space on your handheld. Purchase as many expansion cards as you need to store your music, photos, videos, and other information. Expansion cards come in a variety of capacities, and they’re very small, easy to store, and affordably priced. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 132: Removing An Expansion Card

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Your handheld comes with a dummy card inserted in the expansion card slot. You must Push lightly against the card with your thumb until you hear the confirmation tone.

  • Page 133: Inserting An Expansion Card

    CHAPTER 16 Expanding Your Handheld Inserting an expansion card Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Insert the card into the expansion slot with the label side facing the front of the handheld. Push Push the card in with your thumb until you feel the card “click” in place and hear the confirmation tone.

  • Page 134: Beyond The Basics

    Adding applications from your computer to an expansion card, and installing other files such as photos, videos, or music • Exchanging applications and information with other Palm Powered™ devices by exchanging cards or beaming items between handhelds • Sending applications and information to other Bluetooth using Bluetooth technology on your handheld ®...

  • Page 135: Chapter 17: Customizing Your Handheld

    And preference settings can Changing entries in Favorites help extend the life of your handheld’s battery. Beyond the basics Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Benefits • Access applications quickly • Conserve power • Enjoy your handheld more • Make your screen easy to read...

  • Page 136: Setting The Date And Time

    You can rename the location to the city where you live. Tap the Name field, and then modify the location name. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Date & Time Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Date & Time.
  • Page 137 CHAPTER 17 Customizing Your Handheld Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Set the date: a. Tap the Set Date box. b. Tap the arrows to select the current year. c. Tap the current month. d. Tap the current date. Set the time: a. Tap the Set Time box.

  • Page 138: Preventing Your Handheld From Turning On By Accident

    This could help someone contact you if you ever lose your handheld. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Keyguard Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Keyguard. Select one of these settings, and then select Done.

  • Page 139: Changing The Screen Fonts

    In many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. There are four font styles available in applications that let you change the font style. Small font Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Large font Small bold font...
  • Page 140 CHAPTER 17 Customizing Your Handheld Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open the Select Font dialog box: a. Open an application. b. Select Menu on the status bar. c. Select Options, and then select Font. Tap the font style you want to use, and then select OK.

  • Page 141: Changing The Background Of Your Screen

    Use your favorite photos as the background for the Favorites and Applications Views and the Agenda View in Calendar. Choose the same photo for all screens or make them different. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open the Display Options dialog box: a. Press the Home button once for Favorites, twice for Applications.

  • Page 142: Correcting Problems With Tapping

    If your screen is not responding to taps, use the 5-way navigator to open Touchscreen Preferences. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Touchscreen Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Touchscreen. Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible, and then select Done.

  • Page 143: Selecting Sound Settings

    Sounds & Alerts settings are maintained, and all volume levels are automatically adjusted for use with headphones. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open Sounds & Alerts Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Sounds & Alerts. Select Custom, Silent, or All Off.

  • Page 144: Changing Entries In Favorites

    Edit Favorites dialog box. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Open the Edit Favorites dialog box: a. Press Home to open Favorites. b. Select the favorite you want to change.

  • Page 145: Beyond The Basics

    Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Setting power-saving features such as the auto-off interval • Choosing formats for times, dates, calendar, and numbers based on a geographical region • Selecting options for entering text, such as choosing how to enter certain ®...

  • Page 146: Chapter 18: Common Questions

    Although we can’t anticipate all the questions you might have, this chapter provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. How do I upgrade from another Palm Powered™ device? 1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old desktop software.
  • Page 147 • Some of the applications that come with your handheld are not preinstalled. You need to install these extra applications from your Tungsten™ T5 software installation CD. How do I save my info? Each time you complete an entry such as a contact, memo, or note, your handheld automatically saves the information you entered.
  • Page 148 • If you don’t see the HotSync Manager icon, click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then select Programs. Go to the Palm Desktop program group and select HotSync Manager. Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears in the system tray.
  • Page 149 Common Questions MAC ONLY • Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Open the Palm folder and double-click the HotSync Manager icon. On the HotSync Controls tab, be sure Enabled is selected. If it is not, click it. On the Connection Settings tab, make sure USB has a checkmark next to it.
  • Page 150 User Guide on the web. Can I open my handheld? No, do not open your handheld; there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening your handheld voids the warranty and is not recommended under any circumstances. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Reset button...
  • Page 151 Windows Explorer or My Computer (on a Windows computer) or Finder (on a Mac computer), and work with them there. Your handheld still displays alerts, such as for appointments or new email messages, when in Drive Mode. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 152: Beyond The Basics

    Support If you’re having problems with your handheld, go to www.palmOne.com/ support/tungstent5. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld • Troubleshooting software installation problems • Solving problems with specific applications • Troubleshooting synchronization problems • Solving problems with beaming and communication settings Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld...

  • Page 153: Product Regulatory Information

    FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 154: Industry Canada

    CE Declaration of Conformity palmOne, Inc., Declares the Product: Model Name/Number: Manufacturer’s Name: Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Tungsten™ Product Family Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ®...

  • Page 155: Battery Warning

    Varning Eksplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld 400 N. McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, 95035-5112 David Woo Manager, palmOne, Inc., World Wide Compliance...

  • Page 156: Intrinsic Safety Warning

    In some situations, the user of the wireless device may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard an airplane, in hospitals, near explosive environment, in hazardous locations etc. If you are not certain of the policy that applies to the use of this device, please ask for authorization prior to turning on the device. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...
  • Page 157 • For example, if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three-prong grounded outlet, touching the case should discharge the ESD on your body. • Increase the relative humidity of your environment. • Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as grounding mats. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...
  • Page 158 • The rapidity with which you touch, connect or disconnect electronic devices. While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity, if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events, you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD. Tungsten™ T5 Handheld...

  • Page 159: Index

    Accounts command 109 adding additional software 123 contacts email messages 110 events 51 expansion cards 123 files to handheld 26–43 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld memos 84, 85, notes 89 reminders tasks Addit software 6 additional references and resources ix Additional Software option 7...
  • Page 160 70–72 auto-off interval 137, back panel controls 4 backgrounds changing 89 customizing 133 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld backing up information internal flash drive 37 battery cautions for 147 charging conserving power for 130 extending life of 127,...
  • Page 161 109 Choose Date command 80 choosing information 2 cleaning your handheld 19 clock 128–129 See also World Clock Color Theme Preferences screen 136 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld color-coding appointments messages 114 colors, applying to notes 89 commands 18 communication settings 144...
  • Page 162 128 cursor 16 customer support ix, 20, 25, 59, 78, 104, 114, 118, Tungsten™ T5 Handheld customizing alarms 55 backgrounds 133 connections 118, Contact application 49 handheld 6, 127, Inbox 114...
  • Page 163 80 dummy expansion card 124 eBooks 9 Edit Categories command 81 editing 86, 89, 90, See also changing Tungsten™ T5 Handheld electrostatic discharge 149–150 email See also email accounts accessing 5, 96, 98, adding attachments to 113 additional information for 114...
  • Page 164 5-way 12 Favorites view adding background to 133 FCC Statement 145 file linking 43 File Transfer application Tungsten™ T5 Handheld backing up internal drive 37 defined 8 overview 28 troubleshooting 141 using 36 viewing internal flash drive 143...
  • Page 165 HotSync icon 6 HotSync Manager 100, starting 6 HotSync Online Troubleshooting Guide 140 HotSync technology 34 how-to information viii Tungsten™ T5 Handheld icons 139 image files 61 IMAP protocol 106 IMAP servers 107 importing contact information 49 Inbox 114 incoming mail servers 107...
  • Page 166 61 installing extra software from CD 7 phone connections 95 Send To Handheld droplet 36 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld synchronizing handheld 141 transferring MP3 files to handheld 72 magnifying glass (Adobe Reader) vii mail servers 107 Mail Service pick list 107...
  • Page 167 114, 118, setting up networks 43 accessing email from 93 new lines 85 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld Note Pad See also notes additional information for 91 backing up information in 7 creating notes from 89 displaying notes in 90...
  • Page 168 Phone Lookup 47 phone numbers getting from contacts 47 sharing 3 temporary storage for 88 photo albums additional information for 68 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld creating 64 moving photos in 65 selecting 65 photos adding to albums 65 adding to contacts 46...
  • Page 169 CD 73 RealPlayer icon 5 reassigning quick buttons 137 reboots 142, receiving email 98, 104, 107, receiving messages 93, 116, Tungsten™ T5 Handheld recharging handheld recurring events recurring tasks 83 refreshing web pages 121 reminders creating 88 entering 52 scheduling 46...
  • Page 170 Short Message Service (SMS) 116 short messages 115 shortcuts ix side panel controls 3 sidebars (documentation) ix Silent profile 135 sketching 88 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld slide shows Small bold icon 132 Small font icon 132 SMS application additional information for 118 benefits of 115...
  • Page 171 20, 25, 59, 78, 104, 114, 118, technical terms ix telephone numbers See phone numbers text adjusting fade setting for 133 changing fonts for 131 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld cutting and pasting 87 entering resizing 86 text messages additional information for 49 creating 49...
  • Page 172 135 VPN Link 9 warnings 147 warranty 142 web addresses 120 web browser additional information for 121 displaying web pages 120 Tungsten™ T5 Handheld overview 119 web pages 120, websites accessing 93, 98, adding bookmarks for 121 as additional resources ix...

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