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Page 1: Getting Started
Palm VII Palm.Net Discontinued: The Palm.Net service is discontinued as of August 31, 2004. Any information in this manual pertaining to Palm.Net, PQAs (web clipping applications), MyPalm and the WAP Browser is not applicable after that date. For wireless email and web browsing, we recommend you migrate to a palmOne smartphone. - Page 2 Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm VII, Palm, Palm.Net, iMessenger, the Palm Computing platform logo, and the Palm VII logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.
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Page 3: Read This First
If you are upgrading from a previous organizer, we recommend that you install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm VII organizer into the same folder as your current Palm Desktop software. Please read the information on upgrading in Chapter 1 of the Handbook . - Page 4 Get to know your new Palm VII Review Palm VII IR Port Exchange data and applications with any Palm Computing handheld that’ s also equipped with an infrared port. Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon to see all your Palm ™...
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Page 5: Palm.net ™ Wireless Features
When you activate the service, you’ll acquire an address on the Palm.Net network. After that, you’ll be able to send and receive messages to and from any Internet e-mail address, anytime and anywhere within the coverage area. - Page 6 Set up your Palm VII Remove the screen film. Install AAA batteries and charge the transmitter. IMPORTANT! The moment you insert the batteries, they begin to charge the transmitter you’ll use with the Palm.Net features; this takes about 70 minutes. As soon as the transmitter has been charged, you can activate the service.
- Page 7 Set up your Palm Make the connection. • Turn off your computer and connect the cradle to the COM (serial) port on the back of your computer. • Turn the computer on after the cradle is connected. If necessary, use the included serial port adapter.
- Page 8 Desktop software on your computer. While you’re waiting... In the time that remains before the transmitter is fully charged, explore your Palm VII organizer, practice Graffiti To practice Graffiti writing or enter data, press the power button to turn on your Palm VII organizer.
- Page 9 Activate the Palm.Net service Read Choosing a Palm.Net Service Plan and pick a plan. 3Com provides affordable service plans to choose from. To activate, you’ll also need to have credit card information or a corporate account number available. Raise the antenna and activate the service.
- Page 10 Query the Net for quick, concise answers Now that you’ve activated the Palm.Net miles away from a modem or a desktop computer and still be connected to the Internet. Web clipping is a simple query-and-response process. Try it! 1. Raise the antenna on your organizer to access query applications.
- Page 11 4. Enter a short message in the Body: field. 5. Tap Check & Send. As in query applications, the over-the-air icon lets you know when you’re transmitting data and incurring a cost. ™ ™ application, your Palm VII organizer gives you the freedom of...
- Page 12 Enter data three ways Graffiti writing software ® Enter text quickly and easily using Graffiti of single-stroke block letters. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor is on the organizer screen. It’ s fast (up to 30 words per minute), fun, and accurate. Hints: Write BIG and press firmly.
- Page 13 Your computer keyboard Use your computer keyboard to enter text, and then press the HotSync ® button to synchronize the data with your organizer. Hints: Perform a HotSync operation regularly to make sure your data is current on both your organizer and your computer. Before you change AAA batteries, be sure to back up your data onto your computer by using the HotSync feature.
- Page 14 Perform a soft reset by unscrewing the top of your stylus and using the reset tool inside to gently press the reset button on the back of your organizer. If you still have a support question. . . For Palm VII technical support issues related to your organizer, contact us here: • Web Access • E-mail •...