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  • Page 1 Handbook for Palm Zire Handheld ™ ™...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. The HotSync logo, Palm, Palm Powered, the Palm logo, and Zire are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Palm Desktop software ........
  • Page 4 Contents The Graffiti Writing capital letters ..........27 Writing numbers .
  • Page 5 Removing applications ......... . . 60 Removing Palm Desktop software ....... . . 61 Chapter 5: Using Address Book .
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 9: Using Expense ........91 Adding expense items .
  • Page 7 Chapter 13: Using To Do List ........117 Creating list items .
  • Page 8 Contents General preferences ..........148 Auto-off delay .
  • Page 9 Password problems ..........182 Technical support .
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: About This Book

    Welcome to the Palm™ Zire™ handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that come with it.
  • Page 12 About This Book...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Handheld

    Setting Up Your Handheld This chapter explains how to charge and set up your handheld, install ® Palm™ Desktop software on your desktop computer, and perform a HotSync operation. It also lists system requirements. ® If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, see “Upgrading from...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Set Up Your Handheld

    Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Handheld Step 2: Set up your handheld Detach the power adapter from the handheld. Press the power button. Remove the stylus and use it to complete Setup on your handheld. Step 3: Connect the HotSync cable Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld and your computer.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Install Palm Desktop Software And Perform A Hotsync Operation

    Step 4: Install Palm Desktop software and perform a HotSync operation To install software: Put the Palm Desktop CD into your computer ’s CD-ROM or DVD drive and follow the onscreen installation instructions. To perform a HotSync operation: Tap the Favorite icon when prompted by the Install program.

  • Page 16: Upgrading From Another Palm Os Handheld

    Perform a HotSync operation using your old handheld and cradle/cable. This ensures all data on your handheld is on your desktop computer. (Optional) You may want to create a copy of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new Palm Desktop software. For information on how to do this, see Follow the directions earlier in this chapter to set up your new handheld.

  • Page 17: Congratulations

    The Windows tutorial for Palm Desktop software, Quick Tour. To access this tutorial, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software and choose Quick Tour. The online help for Palm Desktop software. To access the online help, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Handheld...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Exploring Your Handheld

    Palm™ Zire™ handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up with daily tasks while you are away from your desk. Use your new handheld to do the following: Enter your schedule in Date Book Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in Address Book...

  • Page 20: Zire Handheld Components

    Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld Zire handheld components Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features of your handheld. Locating front panel controls Screen Scroll buttons/ Clock control Power button Screen Scroll buttons/ Clock control Graffiti ® writing area Power button Application buttons...

  • Page 21: Locating Back Panel Components

    Application buttons Locating back panel components Stylus Reset button Stylus Reset button Activates the individual handheld applications that correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book and Address Book. If your handheld is turned off, pressing either application button activates the handheld and opens the corresponding application.

  • Page 22: Locating Top Components

    Align the rail with the groove on the back of your handheld, and slide the cover into place. connector IR port Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data ® from other Palm OS handhelds, and to perform HotSync operations. See “Beaming data” HotSync operations” Chapter 14 Connects your handheld to the cable which connects to the USB port of your computer.

  • Page 23: Using Your Handheld With A Pim

    Your handheld comes with a personal information manager (PIM), Palm Desktop software. If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook, you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to add HotSync Manager, connection software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your computer.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld Contrast control Clock Command button Check box Command buttons Next/previous arrows Pick list Scroll bar Tap the Contrast icon box. Tap to the left or right of the slider to adjust the contrast in small increments or drag the slider to change the contrast in large increments.

  • Page 25: Displaying Online Tips

    Displaying online tips Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using the dialog box, or give you other useful information.

  • Page 26: Entering Data

    There are several ways to enter data into your handheld: Using the onscreen keyboard. Using Graffiti writing. Using Note Pad. Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld. Beaming data from another device that has an infrared port. See data”...

  • Page 27: Graffiti Writing

    Write letters here The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See for installation instructions. The Memo Pad application is ideal for practicing Graffiti writing.

  • Page 28: Note Pad

    If you have new records you want to add to your handheld and prefer to use the computer keyboard rather than Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you have installed to use with your handheld. For details on entering information in Palm Desktop software, refer to...

  • Page 29: Importing Data

    After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See HotSync operations” Importing data If you already have data in a database on your computer, you can import it into Palm Desktop software.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld To set the date: Tap the Set Date box. Tap the arrows to select the current year. Tap to set date Tap a month. Tap the current date. To set the time: Tap the Set Time box. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.
  • Page 31 To set the time zone: Tap the Set Time Zone box. Tap a time zone. When you travel, changing the time zone setting to a new time zone automatically resets the date and time on your handheld, but it does not change the time of appointments set in Date Book.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Entering Data In Your Handheld

    Using Graffiti Using Note Pad Beaming data from a device that has an infrared (IR) port Entering or importing data in Palm™ Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your handheld.

  • Page 34: Using Graffiti Writing To Enter Data

    Chapter 3 Entering Data in Your Handheld Using Graffiti writing to enter data Chapter 2 introduced Graffiti writing and briefly described how to use it to enter text in your applications. In this section, you learn the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, as well as some Graffiti tips and tricks.

  • Page 35: Graffiti Tips

    To write Graffiti letters: Tap the screen where you want your text to go. You need to tap above the Graffiti writing area, and must see a blinking NOTE cursor before you write the text. Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to create.

  • Page 36: The Graffiti ® Alphabet

    Chapter 3 Entering Data in Your Handheld Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can generate recognition errors. Do not write on a slant. Vertical strokes should be parallel to the sides of the Graffiti writing area. Press firmly. The Graffiti ®...

  • Page 37: Writing Capital Letters

    Writing capital letters You make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters, you must first “shift” to caps—just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard—and then write the character strokes. Graffiti writing includes a feature that automatically capitalizes the first letter NOTE when you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line).

  • Page 38: Graffiti Numbers

    Chapter 3 Entering Data in Your Handheld Graffiti numbers Number Writing punctuation marks Graffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter from a standard keyboard. All punctuation marks begin with a single tap on the Graffiti writing area. When you make this tap, you activate Punctuation Shift and a dot appears to show it is active.

  • Page 39: Additional Graffiti Punctuation

    Additional Graffiti punctuation Writing symbols and extended characters All symbols and extended characters begin with the Symbol Shift stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your handheld: Symbol Shift When the Symbol Shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 40: Accent Strokes

    Chapter 3 Entering Data in Your Handheld Accent strokes Using these accent strokes, you can write the following accented letters: à á â ã ä å è é ê ë ì í î ï ò ó ô õ ö ù ú û ü ÿ ý ñ Additional non-English characters You can write the following characters without any special punctuation or shifting: You must write these non-English characters in the left side of the Graffiti...

  • Page 41: Using Note Pad

    might create a ShortCut for your name, or for the header of a memo. “ShortCuts preferences” ShortCuts. To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are in ShortCut mode.

  • Page 42: Beaming Data

    Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm OS can also beam data to a mobile phone or any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards and can read the type of data you're beaming.
  • Page 43 For best results, Palm handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other devices may be different.

  • Page 44: Using Your Computer Keyboard

    Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld.

  • Page 45: Importing Data From A Mac

    NOTE to specify which fields correspond to the imported data. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the right. If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that field.
  • Page 46 Now Contact (text file) Now Up-to-Date (text file) QuickDex (text file) TouchBase Pro (text file) Palm Desktop software can also import data in the following file formats: Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt) vCal (.vcs): Date Book only vCard (.vcf): Address Book only To import data from a Mac: Open Palm Desktop software.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Working With Applications

    This chapter explains how to open and switch between applications on your handheld, how to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups. Opening applications Tapping the Home icon opens the Applications Launcher, which allows you to open any application installed on your handheld.

  • Page 48: Switching Between Applications

    Chapter 4 Working with Applications To open an application on your handheld: Tap the Home icon Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your handheld, tap the scroll bar to see all of your applications.

  • Page 49: Changing The Applications Launcher Display

    Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category. To create a new category, tap Edit Categories from the pick list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK to add the category. Tap OK. Tap Done.

  • Page 50: Using Menus

    Chapter 4 Working with Applications Tap the View By pick list and select List. Tap OK. To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category: Tap the Home icon Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it.
  • Page 51 To open the menu bar: Open an application (such as Memo Pad). Do one of the following: – Tap the Menu icon – Tap the inverted title area at the top of the screen. Tap the title area Tap the Menu icon In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options.

  • Page 52: Choosing Application Preferences

    Chapter 4 Working with Applications Draw the Command stroke anywhere in the Graffiti area. When you draw the Command stroke, the Command toolbar appears just above the Graffiti writing area to indicate that you are in Command mode. Command Stroke Undo The command toolbar displays context-sensitive menu commands for the current screen.

  • Page 53: Common Tasks

    Common tasks The tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to an individual item in any of the applications: a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item, Note Pad note, Memo Pad memo, or Expense item. Creating records You can use the following procedure to create a new record in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Memo Pad, and Expense.
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Entering text For information on how to enter text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard attached to your computer, see entering text in Note Pad, see Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to text that you select in an application.

  • Page 55: Deleting Records

    A confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm™ Desktop software, be sure that the check box is selected. If you don’t want to save a copy, tap the check box to deselect it. (The archive check box does not appear in Note Pad because you can’t archive...

  • Page 56: Categorizing Records

    Chapter 4 Working with Applications prove useful later, you can purge them from your handheld and save them in an archive file on your computer. Purging is not available in Address Book, Note Pad, or Memo Pad; you must delete outdated records manually from these applications.
  • Page 57 Address Book contains the QuickList user-defined category, in which you can store the names, addresses, and phone numbers you might need in emergencies (doctor, fire department, lawyer, etc.). Expense contains two user-defined categories, New York and Paris, to show how you might sort your expenses according to different business trips.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Select the category you want to view. The list screen now displays only the records assigned to that category. Pressing an application button on the front panel of the handheld toggles through all the categories of that application. To define a new category: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen.

  • Page 59: Finding Information

    To rename a category: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. Tap Edit Categories. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap Rename. Enter the new name for the category, and then tap OK. Tap OK.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Using Find You can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application that resides on your handheld. To use Find: Tap the Find icon If you select text in an application before you tap Find, the selected text automatically appears in the Find dialog box.
  • Page 61 The list scrolls to the first record in the list that starts with the first letter you enter. Continue to spell the name you’re looking for, or when you see the name, tap it. Tap Add. The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step 1.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Working with Applications To look up an Address Book record: Display the Address list screen. Enter the first letter of the name you want to find. The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter. If you write another letter, the list scrolls to the first entry that starts with those two letters.

  • Page 63: Sorting Lists Of Records

    Tap Who. Tap Lookup. The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data in the Company field. Select the name you want to add, and then tap Add. The name appears in the Attendees screen. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more names.

  • Page 64: Attaching Notes

    To sort the Note Pad or Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo or note to a new location in the list. To make the list of your memos appear in Palm Desktop software as you NOTE manually sorted it on your handheld, open Memo Pad in Palm Desktop software and click List by.

  • Page 65: Choosing Fonts

    Tap Details. Tap Note. Enter your note. Tap Done. A small note icon appears at the right side of any item that has a note. To review or edit a note: Tap the Note icon To delete a note: Tap the Note icon Tap Delete.

  • Page 66: Reviewing Reminders

    Chapter 4 Working with Applications To change the font style: Open an application. Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Font. Tap the font style you want to use. Tap OK. Reviewing Reminders You can set alarms to notify you of appointments, notes, and alarms in Date Book, Note Pad, and Clock.

  • Page 67: Hiding Or Masking Private Records

    Receiving reminders from Palm Desktop software You can also set an option to receive Date Book event alerts from Palm Desktop software. The feature is disabled by default, so you must enable it within Palm Desktop software. To enable an event alert from Palm Desktop software: Double-click the Palm Desktop icon.
  • Page 68 Click Install. You can also access the Install Tool dialog box by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any file with a PRC, PDB, PQA, PNC, or SCP file extension. In the User selector, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.
  • Page 69 If the software you download is compressed, you need to decompress NOTE it into this folder. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.

  • Page 70: Removing Applications

    Select the application you want to install. If the file you want to install is not listed in the dialog box, go to the folder where you copied the file. Most Palm™ application files have the extension PRC, PDB, PQA, or SCP.

  • Page 71: Removing Palm Desktop Software

    Tap Yes. Tap Done. Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove Palm Desktop software from a Windows computer: From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Select the folder that contains your Palm Desktop software files. Click Remove. This process removes only the application files. The data in your Users NOTE folder remains untouched. Restart your computer.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Using Address Book

    Address Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. Use Address Book to do the following: Quickly look up or enter names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information. Enter up to five phone numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, etc.) or e-mail addresses for each name.

  • Page 74: Creating An Address Book Entry

    A record in Address Book is called an “entry.” You can create entries on your handheld, or you can use Palm™ Desktop software to create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your handheld with your next ®...

  • Page 75: Selecting Types Of Phone Numbers

    As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City, and State fields, text NOTE appears for the first logical match that exists in your Address Book. As you enter more letters, a closer match appears. For example, you may already have Sacramento and San Francisco in your Address Book.

  • Page 76: Changing Address Entry Details

    Chapter 5 Using Address Book Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. Select a new label. Changing address entry details The address entry details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an entry. To open the address entry details dialog box: Tap the entry whose details you want to change.

  • Page 77: Address Book Menus

    Address Book menus Address Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Address list screen or the Address view screen.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 Using Address Book Rename Custom Fields About Address Book These custom fields appear at the end of the Address Edit screen. Rename them to identify the kind of information you enter in them. The names you give the custom fields appear in all entries. Shows version information for Address Book.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6: Using Calculator

    Calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root operations. Use Calculator to do the following: Perform basic calculations. Store and retrieve values. Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain”...

  • Page 80: Recent Calculations

    Chapter 6 Using Calculator Places the current number in memory. Each new number you enter with the M+ button is added to the total already stored in memory. The number that you add can be either a calculated value or any number you enter by tapping the number buttons.

  • Page 81: Calculator Menu

    Calculator menu Calculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Options menus About Calculator Chapter 4 for information about choosing menu commands. Shows version information for Calculator. Calculator menu...
  • Page 82 Chapter 6 Using Calculator...

  • Page 83: Chapter 7: Using Clock

    Clock enables you to view the current time and date and to set an alarm. Use Clock to do the following: View the current time and date. Open a preferences screen where you can set the time and date for all the applications on your handheld.

  • Page 84: Setting An Alarm

    Chapter 7 Using Clock Setting an alarm You can set an alarm to alert you at a particular time. To set an alarm: Tap the Home icon Tap the Clock icon Tap the Alarm box to open the Set Alarm dialog box. Tap the time columns to set the hour and minute.

  • Page 85: Clock Menus

    Clock menus Clock menus are shown here for your reference, and Clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Options menu Display Options Alarm Preferences About Clock Chapter 4 for information about choosing menu commands. Allows you to choose which information appears on the Clock screen.
  • Page 86 Chapter 7 Using Clock...

  • Page 87: Chapter 8: Using Date Book

    Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date. Use Date Book to do the following: Enter a description of your appointment and assign it to a specific time and date.

  • Page 88: Scheduling An Event

    Chapter 8 Using Date Book Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to cycle through the Day, NOTE Week, Month, and Agenda views. When you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day.
  • Page 89 If the event is one hour long, skip to step 5. If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap the time of the event to open the Set Time dialog box. Tap the time of an event You can also open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by making sure no event is selected, and then writing a number on the number ®...
  • Page 90 Chapter 8 Using Date Book To schedule an event for another day: Select the date you want for the event by doing one of the following: – Tap the day of the week that you want in the date bar at the top of the screen. If necessary, tap the Previous week or Next week scroll arrows to move to another week.

  • Page 91: Rescheduling An Event

    Tap No Time, so that no start or end times are defined for the new event. You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area. Enter a description of the event.

  • Page 92: Setting An Alarm For An Event

    Chapter 8 Using Date Book Setting an alarm for an event The Alarm setting enables you to set an alarm for events in your Date Book. You can set an alarm to notify you minutes, hours, or days before an event. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days.

  • Page 93: Setting An Alarm For An Untimed Event

    Setting an alarm for an untimed event You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight (beginning) of the day of the untimed event. When the alarm triggers, the reminder list displays the alarm message until you clear it.

  • Page 94: Changing Repeating Or Continuous Events

    Chapter 8 Using Date Book To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the End on pick list and tap Choose Date. Use the date picker to select an end date. Tap OK. After you schedule a repeating or continuous event, this icon right of the event.

  • Page 95: Changing The Date Book View

    If you change the date of an occurrence of a repeating event (e.g., from January 14th to January 15th) and apply the change to all occurrences, the new date becomes the start date of the repeating event. Your handheld adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the event.
  • Page 96 Chapter 8 Using Date Book To display the Week View: Tap the Week View button. Week View Tap the navigation controls to move forward or backward a week at a time, or tap on a column to display details of an event. The Week View also shows untimed events and events that are before NOTE and after the range of times shown.

  • Page 97: Working In Month View

    Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day without selecting an event. The Week View shows the time span defined by the Start Time and End Time in the Date Book Preferences settings. If you have an event before or after this time span, a bar appears at the top or bottom of that day’s column.

  • Page 98: Working In Agenda View

    Chapter 8 Using Date Book Working in Agenda View The Agenda view shows you your untimed events, appointments, and To Do items in one screen. When you tap an untimed event or appointment in the Agenda view, the Day view appears so you can see more detailed information about the event.

  • Page 99: Spotting Event Conflicts

    Spotting event conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week View as overlapping bars. The Day View displays overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.
  • Page 100 Chapter 8 Using Date Book Display Options Preferences About Date Book Allows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Activates the time bars that appear in the Show Time Bars. Day View. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts.

  • Page 101: Chapter 9: Using Expense

    Log miles traveled for a particular date or expense category. Sort your expenses by date or expense type. Send or export your expense information to popular computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word, using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync ®...

  • Page 102: Adding Expense Items

    Chapter 9 Using Expense Adding expense items A record in Expense is called an “item.” You can sort your Expense items into categories or add other information that you want to associate with the item. Tap New. You can also create a new Expense item by writing on the number side of the Graffiti writing area while in the Expense list screen.

  • Page 103: Changing The Date Of An Expense Item

    Changing the date of an Expense item Initially, Expense items appear with the date you enter them. You can change the date associated with any Expense item. To change the date of an Expense item: Tap the Expense item you want to change. Tap the date of the selected item.

  • Page 104: Customizing The Currency Pick List

    Chapter 9 Using Expense Payment Currency Vendor and City Attendees Tap OK. Customizing the Currency pick list You can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency pick list. To customize the Currency pick list: Tap the Currency pick list in the Receipt Details dialog box, and then select Edit currencies.

  • Page 105: Defining A Custom Currency Symbol

    To change your default currency: Open Expense. Tap the Menu icon Select Options, and then select Preferences. Tap the Default Currency pick list. Tap the currency symbol you want to appear in Expense. Tap OK. Defining a custom currency symbol If the currency you want to use is not in the list of countries, you can create your own custom country and currency symbol.

  • Page 106: Show Options

    Working with Expense data on your computer After you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your handheld and perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software enables you to do any of the following on your computer. See the Palm Desktop software online help for details.

  • Page 107: Displaying The Euro On Your Computer

    Send command or Export command, and import data in popular file formats For more information on using Expense on your computer, see: The online help for Palm Desktop software. To access the online help, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software.

  • Page 108: Options Menu

    Chapter 9 Using Expense Options menu Preferences About Expense Lets you select an expense type by writing the Use automatic fill. first letter of an expense type in the Graffiti writing area. For example, if you write the letter “T,” it enters the “Taxi” expense type.

  • Page 109: Chapter 10: Using Memo Pad

    Use Graffiti handheld. Send memos to popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you synchronize using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Write down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you can copy and paste this information to other applications.

  • Page 110: Reviewing Memos

    Chapter 10 Using Memo Pad Tap New. In the Memo list screen, you can also begin writing in the Graffiti writing area to create a new memo. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins your new memo. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. Use the carriage return stroke to move down to new lines in the memo.

  • Page 111: Memo Pad Menus

    Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Memo list or an individual memo.
  • Page 112 Chapter 10 Using Memo Pad...

  • Page 113: Chapter 11: Using Note Pad

    Assign notes to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Copy and paste notes into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync To open Note Pad: Tap the Home icon...

  • Page 114: Reviewing Notes

    Chapter 11 Using Note Pad If Note Pad is already running, tap New. NOTE Enter title here Write information here Write the information directly on the handheld screen. Tap the pen selector to choose a different pen width, or choose the eraser to remove unwanted strokes.

  • Page 115: Clearing A Note

    Clearing a note You can erase the drawing area in a note while retaining the note title. To clear a note: In the Note Pad list, tap the note title. Tap the Menu icon Tap Edit, and then tap Clear Note. Setting an alarm for a note You can set an alarm for a specific time and date to remind you to follow-up on a note.

  • Page 116: Note Pad Menus

    Chapter 11 Using Note Pad Tap the year, month, and date you want the alarm to sound. After you tap the date, the Set Alarm dialog box reappears. Tap OK. When the alarm goes off and the reminder message appears, do one of the following: –...

  • Page 117: Record Menus

    Record menus Note Pad list Options menus Note Pad list Preferences About Note Pad Note screen Displays the Note Pad Preferences dialog box, where you define the sort order for notes and the alarm sound. Shows version information for Note Pad. Note Pad menus Note screen...
  • Page 118 Chapter 11 Using Note Pad...

  • Page 119: Chapter 12: Using Security

    Your handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. Use Security to do the following: Lock and turn off your handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.

  • Page 120: Changing Or Deleting A Password

    Chapter 12 Using Security (Optional) Enter a hint to help your remember your password if you forget it. Tap OK. Enter the same password a second time, and tap OK. Changing or deleting a password Once you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time.

  • Page 121: Locking Your Handheld

    Do one of the following: – To change the password and hint, enter the new password and hint, and tap – To remove the password, tap Unassign. Locking your handheld You can lock your handheld so that it cannot be operated until your password is entered.
  • Page 122 Chapter 12 Using Security Tap On power off. Tap OK. To set your handheld to lock at a preset time: Tap the Home icon Tap the Security icon Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box, and then enter your password. Tap At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set the time. Tap OK.

  • Page 123: Recovering From A Forgotten Password

    If you lock your handheld, you must enter the exact password to IMPORTANT re-activate your handheld. If you forget the password, your handheld will present the hint you have entered to help you remember the password. If you still cannot remember the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld.

  • Page 124: Making Records Private

    Chapter 12 Using Security Making records private You can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible, however, until you select the Security setting to hide or mask all private records. Hiding or masking private records You can hide or mask all records that you mark as private. Masked records appear as grey placeholders in the same position they would appear if they were not masked, and are marked with a lock icon.
  • Page 125 Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Mask Records. Tap OK to confirm that you want to mask private records. To display all private records: Tap the Home icon Tap the Security icon Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Show Records. If you do not have a password, hidden and masked records become visible.
  • Page 126 Chapter 12 Using Security To make a record private: Display the entry that you want to make private. In Note Pad only: Tap the Menu icon Tap Details. Tap the Private check box to select it. Tap OK. , and then tap Options.

  • Page 127: Chapter 13: Using To Do List

    To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. Use To Do List to do the following: Make a quick and convenient list of things to do. Assign a priority level to each task. Assign a due date for any or all of your To Do List items.

  • Page 128: Setting Priority

    Chapter 13 Using To Do List Tap New. Enter the text of the To Do List item. The text can be longer than one line. Tap anywhere onscreen to deselect the To Do List item. If no To Do List item is currently selected, writing in the Graffiti automatically creates a new item.

  • Page 129: Checking Off A To Do List Item

    Checking off a To Do List item You can check off a To Do List item to indicate that you’ve completed it. You can set the To Do List to record the date that you complete the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items.

  • Page 130: Setting A Due Date

    Chapter 13 Using To Do List Setting a due date You can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. To set a due date for a To Do List item: In the Details dialog box, tap “No Date”...

  • Page 131: To Do List Menus

    Select any of the following settings: Show Completed Items Show Only Due Items Record Completion Date Show Due Dates Show Priorities Show Categories Tap OK. To Do List menus To Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here.

  • Page 132: Options Menu

    Chapter 13 Using To Do List Options menu Shows version information for To Do List. About To Do List...

  • Page 133: Chapter 14: Performing Hotsync Operations

    ® Palm OS handhelds and Palm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize your data, connect the HotSync cable to your computer and your handheld or use infrared (IR) communications.
  • Page 134 If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Always available. Click OK. To set the HotSync options on a Mac: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and select any of the following options. HotSync Enabled/ Disabled...

  • Page 135: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings

    In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
  • Page 136 Custom window after you set them for each application. To customize HotSync application settings on a Mac: Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate username.

  • Page 137: Performing Cable Hotsync Operations

    Performing a HotSync operation for the first time: Windows When you installed Palm Desktop software, you entered a username. This username is the connection between your handheld and your computer. The first time you synchronize your data, you are prompted to enter your username in Palm Desktop software.
  • Page 138 Chapter 14 Performing HotSync ® The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm Desktop software. If you have not installed this software, see software and perform a HotSync operation” To perform a local HotSync operation on a Windows computer: Connect your handheld to your computer using the HotSync cable.
  • Page 139 Turn on your handheld and tap the Favorite icon The first time you perform a HotSync operation, you must enter a IMPORTANT username in the New User dialog box and click OK. Every handheld should have a unique name. To prevent loss of a user’s records, never try to synchronize more than one handheld to the same username.
  • Page 140 The first time you perform a HotSync operation, the Palm Desktop software: Adds a username to your handheld. Creates a folder for the username in the Users folder inside the Palm folder. For example, if you entered Jane Garcia as your username, a folder called Jane Garcia is created in the Users folder.
  • Page 141 Connect your handheld to your computer using the HotSync cable. Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is selected. Turn on your handheld and tap the Favorite icon The HotSync Progress dialog box appears followed by the Select User dialog box.

  • Page 142: Ir Hotsync Operations

    ® In the Select User dialog box, select the username you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears and synchronization begins. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete.

  • Page 143: Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication

    NOTE infrared communication. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Mac: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled. IR HotSync operations in the Windows system tray, and make sure...

  • Page 144: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation

    Chapter 14 Performing HotSync ® Click the Connection Settings tab. Select the On check box next to IR Port. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Performing an IR HotSync operation After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation.

  • Page 145: Remote Hotsync Operations

    To perform a remote HotSync operation you need the following: A modem connected to your computer. Palm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. An infrared-enabled phone. A configuration for the kind of modem connection you want to make.
  • Page 146 In addition, your computer must be on, and it should not be in sleep mode when receiving a call from a remote handheld. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and enable the Transport Monitor, if it is not already enabled.

  • Page 147: Preparing Your Handheld

    Select the On check box of the modem connection you’re using, and then click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, select Modem as the connection type, if it is not already selected. Select the appropriate modem type. Click OK. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Preparing your handheld There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a remote HotSync operation.

  • Page 148: Selecting The Conduits For A Remote Hotsync Operation

    Setup options, you are ready to perform a remote HotSync operation. To perform a remote HotSync operation: Tap the Home icon Tap the HotSync icon Tap the Modem icon applications. Operations to dial the Palm Desktop modem and synchronize the...

  • Page 149: Returning To Cable Hotsync Operations

    Memo Pad archive (*.mpa) Address Book archive (*.aba) Text (*.txt) For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help. The File Link feature is not available in Palm Desktop software for the Mac. NOTE Returning to cable HotSync operations “HotSync problems”...

  • Page 150: Creating A User Profile

    Chapter 14 Performing HotSync ® Creating a user profile A user profile enables you to install the same set of data onto multiple Palm OS handhelds before each handheld is individualized with a specific username and data file. A handheld that is preconfigured with a user profile can be given to anyone because the handheld is not yet identified by a unique username.

  • Page 151: Performing The First Hotsync Operation With A User Profile

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each profile that you want to create, and then click OK to return to Palm Desktop software. Select the profile from the User list and create the data for the profile (e.g., company phone list).
  • Page 152 Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a username to the handheld.

  • Page 153: Chapter 15: Setting Preferences For Your Handheld

    Setting Preferences for Your Handheld The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your handheld, including the following: Assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel Buttons of your handheld, the Favorite icon in the Graffiti area, and reassign the full-screen pen stroke command.

  • Page 154: Buttons Preferences

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Buttons preferences The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of the handheld. For example, if you find that you seldom use Address Book and often use Memo Pad, you can assign the Address Book button to start Memo Pad.

  • Page 155: Connection Preferences

    To change the Pen preferences: Tap Pen. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen stroke: Keyboard Graffiti Help Turn Off & Lock Beam Data Tap OK. Connection preferences The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings used to connect your handheld to other devices.

  • Page 156: Configuring An Ir To Phone Connection

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld You can also create custom configurations, which include the following: Configuring an IR to phone connection The following example shows you how to edit the IR to Phone connection to adjust the communication speed between your handheld and phone; you can similarly edit other connections or settings.

  • Page 157: Date And Time Preferences

    Tap Details. Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed. Enter the initialization string supplied by the documentation for the modem attached to your mobile phone, if necessary. Tap OK, and then tap OK again to save the configuration. After you create the configuration, you need to set up HotSync Manager and the HotSync application on your handheld to perform a modem HotSync operation.

  • Page 158: Time, Date, Week Start, And Numbers Formats

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld All your handheld applications use the Country default settings. You can, however, customize your own preferences as described in and numbers formats” To set the country default: Tap the country name pick list. Tap the setting you want to use.

  • Page 159: Auto-Off Delay

    Auto-off delay Your handheld has an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the power after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery power in case you forget to turn off your handheld. If you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing the information on the screen, you should increase the time setting of the automatic shutoff feature.

  • Page 160: System, Alarm, And Game Sounds

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld System, alarm, and game sounds Your handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level. To set the system and alarm sounds: Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level.

  • Page 161: Selecting A Service

    TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in server with NOTE applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site www.palm.com TCP/IP . Selecting a service Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or dial-in server.

  • Page 162: Entering A Password

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Entering a password The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your ISP or dial-in server. Your entry in this field determines whether your handheld prompts you to enter a password each time you log into your network: If you do not enter a password, your handheld displays the word “Prompt”...

  • Page 163: Adding Telephone Settings

    To select a connection: Tap the Connection pick list. Tap the connection you want to use. Adding telephone settings When you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable call waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card.
  • Page 164 Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Entering a prefix A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a number outside the building.

  • Page 165: Connecting To Your Service

    If you are connecting to an ISP , you need a third-party application, such as a NOTE web browser or news reader, to take advantage of this connection. For information about third-party applications that support TCP/IP , check the web site www.palm.com. Network preferences and TCP/IP software Enter your...

  • Page 166: Creating Additional Service Templates

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To establish a connection: Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress messages. To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the lower Scroll button. To close a connection: Tap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your handheld and your service.

  • Page 167: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template

    Adding detailed information to a service template If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your username and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server.
  • Page 168 Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To set the Idle timeout: Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options: 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes Never Tap OK. Defining primary and secondary DNS The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host computers into IP addresses.

  • Page 169: Login Scripts

    Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Secondary DNS number. Tap OK. IP address Everyone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier (an IP address), whether permanent or temporary. Some networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address when clients log in. The IP Address field lets you identify whether your network provides automatic (dynamic) temporary IP addressing.

  • Page 170: Creating A Login Script On Your Handheld

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld need it. It automates the events that must take place in order to establish a connection between your handheld and the corporate servers. You can create login scripts in two ways: In a text editor on your desktop computer, in which you create a file with the extension PNC, which you then install on your handheld using the Install Tool (this method is not available to Mac users) In the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the Details...

  • Page 171: Deleting A Service Template

    Tap the command you want from the Command list. If the command requires additional information, a field appears to the right of it for you to enter the information. The following commands are available: Wait For Wait For Prompt Send Send CR Send User ID Send...

  • Page 172: Network Preferences Menu Commands

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Network preferences menu commands The Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to create and edit service templates. TCP/IP application menus are shown here for your reference. See about choosing menu commands.

  • Page 173: Owner Preferences

    Adding a DNS number If your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not enter that information in the Network Preferences screen, it will appear that you successfully logged into your network. When you try to use an application or look up information, however, the connection fails.

  • Page 174: Shortcuts Preferences

    Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ShortCuts preferences The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering text with Graffiti strokes. This section describes how to create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See “Graffiti ShortCuts” ShortCuts. Creating a ShortCut You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers.

  • Page 175: Editing A Shortcut

    Editing a ShortCut After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time. To edit a ShortCut: Tap the ShortCut you want to edit. Tap Edit. Make the changes you want and tap OK. Deleting a ShortCut If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. To delete a ShortCut: Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
  • Page 176 Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld...

  • Page 177: Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld

    This chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld Prolonging battery life Resetting your handheld Caring for your handheld Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips when using your handheld: Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld.

  • Page 178: Battery Considerations

    If your battery drains and you have the unit in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, you can lose all of the stored data. If you backed up your data using Palm™ Desktop software, you can restore your data using a HotSync operation.

  • Page 179: Performing A Hard Reset

    Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button. When a message appears on the handheld screen warning that you are about to...
  • Page 180 To restore your data from a Windows computer after a hard reset: Click the HotSync icon of the taskbar). You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. From the HotSync Manager menu, select Custom.
  • Page 181 To restore your data from a Mac after a hard reset: Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate username. Select an application from the list.
  • Page 182 Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld...

  • Page 183: Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions

    The README file located in the folder where you installed the Palm™ Desktop software on your computer The Palm Desktop online Help The Palm Desktop software for the Macintosh User’s Guide located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop software folder The “Palm Support Assistant” knowledgebase, accessible at under the Support section The most recent Palm™...

  • Page 184: Software Installation Problems

    Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Software installation problems Problem The Palm Desktop Installer Menu did not appear when I inserted the CD-ROM into my Windows computer. I cannot install Palm Desktop software on my Windows computer. I cannot install Palm Desktop software on a Mac.

  • Page 185: Operating Problems

    Operating problems Problem I don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen. I get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. My handheld keeps turning itself off. Solution Press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on. Tap the Contrast icon in the upper-right corner of the ®...

  • Page 186: Tapping And Writing Problems

    Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions My handheld is not making any sounds. My handheld has frozen. Tapping and writing problems Problem When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature. When I tap the Menu icon nothing happens.

  • Page 187: Application Problems

    Sort by is set to Manual. If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then perform a HotSync operation, the memos on your handheld still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting. In...

  • Page 188: Hotsync Problems

    On a Mac, try the following: Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled. If it is not, double- click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder and enable HotSync Manager on the HotSync Controls tab. On a Windows computer, click the HotSync Manager and select Custom.
  • Page 189 I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) I tried to do a remote (IR to phone) HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. On a Windows computer, try the following: Make sure HotSync Manager is running. If it is running, close it, and restart it.
  • Page 190 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions I tried to do a remote (IR to phone) HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) I can’t perform an IR HotSync operation. On a Mac, check the following: Make sure Modem is selected on the Connection Settings tab in the HotSync Software Setup window.
  • Page 191 Move your handheld away from the computer’s infrared port. Make a copy of your Palm folder. Uninstall, then reinstall Palm Desktop software. Turn on your handheld and tap the Home icon HotSync icon, then tap Local.

  • Page 192: Beaming Problems

    Solution If you are beaming to another Palm handheld, confirm that your handheld and the other Palm OS handheld are between ten centimeters (approximately 4") and one meter (approximately 39") apart, and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other devices with an IR port may be different.

  • Page 193: Technical Support

    When you do contact support, please be ready to provide the following information: The version of the operating system you are using: Palm OS 4.1 The actual error message or state you are experiencing The steps you take to reproduce the problem...
  • Page 194 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 195: Appendix C: Non-Ascii Characters For Login Scripts

    The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom login script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters. If you send ^char, and the ASCII value of char is between @ and _, then the character is automatically translated to a single-byte value between 0 and 31.

  • Page 196: Literal Characters

    Appendix C Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts Literal characters The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character. Examples: \^Includes a caret as part of the string \<Includes a <...

  • Page 197: Product Regulatory And Safety Information

    Responsible Party: Palm, Inc. 400 N. McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 United States of America (408) 878-9000 Palm™ Zire™ Product Family Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...

  • Page 198: Ce Compliance Statement

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. CE Compliance Statement This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended. Battery Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire.

  • Page 199: Index

    ABA (Address Book archive file) 34 Accented characters Graffiti writing 29 onscreen keyboard 23 Add-on applications 57–61 Address Book *If Found Call* entry 65 adding custom fields 68 archive files (.aba) 34 business card for beaming 32 categorizing records 47 conduit for synchronizing 125 creating records 43, 64–65 deleting records 45...
  • Page 200 Index Beaming information 32–34 location of IR port 12 pen stroke to activate 145 problems with 182 Bold font for text 55 Business card for beaming 32 Buttons preferences 144 Cable connecting to computer 12 viewing data when connected 149 for local HotSync operations 139 Calculator buttons explained 69–70...
  • Page 201 Current time displaying in Date Book 85 setting 20 Custom fields, in Address Book 68 Customizing. See Preferences Cutting text 44 Cycling through views 63, 78 Data entry. See Entering data Date displaying in Clock 75 setting current 20, 177 To Do List record due 120 Date and Time preferences 19 Date Book...
  • Page 202 Index in onscreen keyboard 17 printing 97 problems with 177 Events. See Date Book Exclamation marks in To Do List 121 Expense adding Address Book data to records 52–53 categorizing records 47 conduit for synchronizing 125 creating records 92 currency 94 date of item 93 defining new currency 95 menus 97...
  • Page 203 Icons alarm 82 application 13, 39 note 55 online Tips 15 onscreen 176 repeating event 84 Idle timeout of ISP or server connection 157 Importing data 19, 34–36 Infrared connections 146 HotSync operations 133–134, 146–147 port 12, 132 problems with IR HotSync operations 180 requirements for computer 132 Initialization string 147...
  • Page 204 Index Network Preferences 162 Note Pad 106 To Do List 121 Microsoft Outlook, connecting to 13, 178 Modem initialization string 147 Monday, to start week 148 Month (Date Book view) 87, 90 Moving the cursor (Graffiti writing) 30 MPA (Memo Pad archive file) 34 Network connecting 156 connection type 157...
  • Page 205 Preferences 19 applications 42 Buttons 144 Connection 150 Date and Time 19 Digitizer 147 Formats 147 General 148 Network 150–163 On while charging setting 149 Owner 163 ShortCuts 164 Primary DNS 158 Prioritizing To Do List records 118, 121 Private records displaying and creating 114–116, 177 lost with forgotten password 113 See also Security...
  • Page 206 Index Selecting date for event 80 phone numbers in Address Book 65 text 44 Sending data. See Beaming information Service selecting for network 151 templates 156, 161 Settings. See Preferences ShortCuts backing up 125 managing 164–165 menu commands 41 predefined 31 preferences 164–165 using 30 Soft reset 168...
  • Page 207 Untimed events 78, 80, 81, 83 USB 12 cable 168, 178 connector 4, 12 HotSync configuration 178, 179 port 6, 12, 146, 178 User name for ISP 151 identifying handheld 163 User profiles 140 HotSync operation with 141–142 Mac computer 141 VCal 34, 36 VCard 34, 36 Vendor for Expense item 94...
  • Page 208 Index...

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