Page 1 iQue 3600a ® integrated handheld operating instructions operating instructions...
Page 2 4. TERM: This License shall continue for as long as you use the Product. However, this License will terminate automatically without notice from Garmin if you fail to comply with any of its terms or conditions. You must agree, upon termination, to destroy all copies of the Product.
Page 3 Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as deﬁned in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a commercial item as deﬁned in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in Garmin’s standard commercial license for such software.
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Page 5: Lithium-Ion Battery Information
The iQue has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The iQue 3600a is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Introduction: Table of Contents Table of Contents Limited Warranty ... iv Lithium-Ion Battery Information ... v ESD Caution ... v Warnings ... v Chapter 1: Introduction to the iQue System Requirements ... 1.1 iQue Components ... 1.2 Locating Front Panel Controls ... 1.2 Locating Side, Top, Bottom and Back Panel Components ...
Page 7 Introduction: Table of Contents Writing Numbers ... 2.5 Writing Punctuation Marks and Other Special Characters ... 2.5 Writing Accent Marks ... 2.6 Writing Symbols and other Special Characters ... 2.6 Using Grafﬁti 2 Gestures ... 2.7 ® Using Grafﬁti 2 ShortCuts ... 2.7 ®...
Page 8 Introduction: Table of Contents Working in Month View ... 4.13 Tips for Using Month View ... 4.13 Working in Agenda View ... 4.13 Tips for Using Agenda View ... 4.14 Changing the Date Book Display ... 4.14 Changing the Displayed Start and End Times ... 4.15 Using the To Do List ...
Page 9 Introduction: Table of Contents Chapter 6: Using the Attention Manager ... 6.1 Insistent Alarms ... 6.1 Using the Reminder Dialog Screen ... 6.1 Setting Alarm Volume ... 6.2 Setting Alarm Sound Effects ... 6.2 Using the Reminders List Screen ... 6.3 Subtle Alarms ...
Page 10 Introduction: Table of Contents Customizing Service Templates ... 10.4 Entering DNS Numbers and IP Addresses ... 10.6 Creating a Login Script ... 10.7 Using Non-ASCII Characters in Login Scripts ... 10.8 Connecting to Your ISP or Dial-in Service ... 10.8 Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections ...
Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Ique ® Handheld
• Modem • Windows-compatible printer NOTE: The iQue 3600a is not fully compatible with Macintosh computers at this time. For more information, please refer to the FAQs link in the Support section of the Garmin Web site, www.garmin.com. Chapter 1 Introduction...
Page 12: Ique Components
Introduction: iQue Components iQue Components Microphone iQue Screen Text Input Area Application Buttons Locating Front Panel Controls • Power/Backlight Button: Pressing the Power button turns the handheld on or off. When you turn on the handheld, the page displayed most previously appears. The green LED on the Power button is lit when the unit is charging or using external power.
Page 13: Locating Side, Top, Bottom And Back Panel Components
AC adapter. Connecting to the cradle allows you to recharge your iQue handheld and update the information between your handheld and the computer using HotSync NOTE: Before using the iQue 3600a for the ﬁrst time, the battery must be charged for three hours. See the Setup Guide, located with the Setup CD, for more information.
Page 14: Using The Stylus
Just as you drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can drag the stylus on the screen of your iQue to select text. In addition, you can use the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar. Chapter 1 Introduction Flip-up GPS Antenna (open parallel to the horizon for GPS navigation) “Resetting your iQue” later in www.garmin.com...
Page 15: Starting Your Handheld And Calibrating The Screen
Introduction: Starting Your Handheld and Calibrating the Screen Starting Your Handheld and Calibrating the Screen The ﬁrst time you start the iQue handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of the handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so your handheld can detect stylus taps correctly.
Page 16: Resetting Your Ique
Introduction: Resetting Your iQue Resetting Your iQue You may need to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to stylus taps or button presses. A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a PC. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. To perform a soft reset: 1.
Page 17: Opening Applications
Introduction: Opening Applications Opening Applications You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open the four main applications, Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and QueMap, with the hardware application buttons on the front of your handheld.
Page 18: Using The Handheld Interface
Introduction: Using the Handheld Interface Using the Handheld Interface Tap the tab to view the menu bar for this page. Your handheld includes the following interface elements: • Pick lists display a list of choices. Tap the black triangle next to the pick list name to display a list of choices, and then tap an item in the list to select it.
Page 19: Using Menus And Menu Commands
Introduction: Using the Handheld Interface Using Menus and Menu Commands Menus on your handheld are easy to use and work the same way in all applications, although the menu commands in each application may be different. Menu commands for each application are described in Chapters 4 and 5. For information on Edit menu commands, see “Using the Edit Menu”...
Page 20: Customizing Your Handheld
Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld Customizing Your Handheld You can customize your handheld to do the following: • Display personal information such as your name and address. • Display the current date and time, and different date and time formats for other countries and time zones. •...
Page 21: Setting The Date, Time, And Time Zone
Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone The Date & Time screen allows you to set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving setting for your handheld. To set the date: 1. Tap the Home icon .
Page 22 Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld NOTE: To display time based on a 24-hour clock, change the time format. See “Formatting the date, time, and numbers” later in this chapter. To set the time zone: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs 2.
Page 23: Formatting The Date, Time And Numbers
Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld Formatting the Date, Time and Numbers The Formats Preferences screen allows you to set defaults for time, date, and number formats. You can also preset your handheld to use the formats accepted by a certain country. When selecting a country and time, date, and number formats, keep the following in mind: •...
Page 24: Setting The Auto-Off Delay Time
It is important to remember that if the GPS antenna is open, or if your iQue is connected to an external antenna, the iQue will shut off automatically but the GPS receiver will remain on (and continue to drain battery life).
Page 25: Setting The Sounds And Volumes
Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld Setting the Sounds and Volumes You can control the sound for system alerts, alarms, and games using the General Preferences screen. You can also turn the alarm vibrate and alarm LED on and off. To set alarm and sound volume levels: 1.
Page 26: Palm™ Desktop Software
Introduction: Palm™ Desktop Software Palm™ Desktop Software Palm Desktop software includes the same main applications as your iQue handheld: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use HotSync your computer. It is a good idea to back up your data frequently in case something happens to the data on your iQue handheld. Changes you make on your iQue handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
Page 27: Chapter 2: Entering Data In Your Ique Handheld
Entering Data: Using the On-Screen Keyboard HAPTER You can enter data into your iQue handheld by using the on-screen keyboard, writing with the stylus in the text input area, using an external keyboard, or importing data from another application. Using the On-Screen Keyboard You can open the on-screen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your handheld.
Page 28: Learning To Write Grafﬁti 2 Characters
The Grafﬁti 2 demo shows how to use the handwriting software. The ﬁrst time you turn on your handheld or perform a hard reset, the Welcome application automatically guides you through the setup process. When you complete setup, the iQue 3600a invites you to learn how to use the handwriting software.
Page 29: General Guidelines For Grafﬁti ® 2 Writing
Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 General Guidelines for Grafﬁti Follow these guidelines to learn and use Grafﬁti 2 writing strokes successfully: • To achieve 100% accuracy, practice drawing characters exactly as they appear in the tables later in this chapter. •...
Page 30: Grafﬁti ® 2 Tips
Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 ® To write Grafﬁti 2 letters: 1. Tap the screen where you want to write text (for example, on a line next to a time in the Date Book). NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear on the screen above the Grafﬁti 2 writing area before you can begin writing text.
Page 31: The Grafﬁti ® 2 Alphabet
Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 The Grafﬁti 2 Alphabet ® Draw Grafﬁti 2 letters according to the following alphabet. Writing Capital Letters Grafﬁti 2 writing automatically capitalizes the ﬁrst letter of a new record or sentence. To write additional capital letters, use the ®...
Page 32: Writing Accent Marks
Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 Writing Accent Marks When writing letters with accent marks, ﬁrst write the letter stroke on the left side (or in the center for uppercase letters) of the input area. Then quickly write the accent stroke on the right side of the input area, as shown in the following illustration. Writing Symbols and other Special Characters Use the Shift command to write Symbols and other special characters.
Page 33: Using Grafﬁti ® 2 Gestures
Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 Using Grafﬁti 2 Gestures ® Gestures are editing commands, such as cut, copy, and paste. To use gestures, draw the following strokes: Using Grafﬁti 2 ShortCuts ® Grafﬁti 2 ShortCuts allow you to quickly enter commonly-used words or phrases. ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext features of some word processors.
Page 34 Entering Data: Entering Data Using Grafﬁ ti® 2 To create a ShortCut: 1. Tap the Home icon. Then tap the Prefs icon 2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose ShortCuts. 3. Tap New. The ShortCut Entry screen appears. 4.
Page 35: Using The Grafﬁti ® 2 Tuner
Entering Data: Using Your Computer Keyboard Using the Grafﬁti 2 Tuner ® The Grafﬁti 2 tuner allows you to use alternate strokes for making the characters T, P, Y and $. For example, you may want to form the letter “T” by using strokes similar to a space and an “L”. To use the tuner: 1.
Page 36: Importing Data
Entering Data: Importing Data Importing Data If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another device, you can transfer the data to your iQue handheld without having to enter it manually. Save the data in one of the ﬁle formats listed below, import it into Palm™...
Page 37: Chapter 3: Managing Applications
Managing Applications: Using the Applications Launcher This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your iQue handheld, how to personalize application settings, and how to categorize applications into related groups. Using the Applications Launcher The Applications Launcher displays all the available applications on your handheld by default. You can also display only selected applications by arranging applications into categories.
Page 38: Categorizing Applications
Managing Applications: Using the Applications Launcher Categorizing Applications Categories can help you manage the number of application icons that appear on screen in the Applications Launcher. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single category or display all your applications. To create a new application category: 1.
Page 39: Setting Preferences For Applications
Managing Applications: Using the Applications Launcher In addition to displaying applications by icon or list, you can choose to display the last-selected category of applications each time you open the Applications Launcher. To display the last-selected category of applications: 1. Tap the Home icon .
Page 40 • Turn Off & Lock turns off and locks the handheld. You must assign a password to lock the handheld. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your handheld. • Beam Data beams the current record to another Garmin or Palm Powered™ organizer. 5. Tap OK.
Page 41: Installing Add-On Applications
Managing Applications: Installing Add-On Applications Installing Add-On Applications In addition to the applications that came with your handheld, you can install other applications (called add-on applications) using the Install Tool during a HotSync operation. Add-on applications reside in RAM memory and can be removed at any time; for ®...
Page 42: Removing Applications
Managing Applications: Installing Add-On Applications TIP: You can also select the Install Tool dialog box by double-clicking any ﬁle with a PRC ﬁle extension. 4. In the User drop-down list, select the user name that corresponds to your iQue handheld. Then click Add. 5.
Page 43: Removing Palm™ Desktop Software
Managing Applications: Assigning Security Options 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 on Windows: 1. On your personal computer, click the Start menu and choose Settings > Control Panel. 2.
Page 44: Assigning And Editing Passwords
Managing Applications: Assigning Security Options 4. Open one of the basic applications and view a record. Records marked as private are masked with a gray bar. To hide private records: 1. Make sure that the record or records you want to hide are deﬁned as private. 2.
Page 45: Locking Your Handheld
Managing Applications: Assigning Security Options Locking Your Handheld You can turn off and lock your handheld with a password to protect information. You must then enter the password when you turn on your device to view information on it. If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your handheld;...
Page 46: Chapter 4 Using Basic Applications
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Date Book Your iQue Palm OS handheld with integrated GPS includes the following basic applications: ® • Date Book • To Do List • Address Book This chapter describes how to perform tasks that are speciﬁc to the basic applications of your iQue Palm OS handheld—like how to schedule appointments in the Date Book and enter names and addresses in the Address Book.
Page 47: Scheduling Events
Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events Scheduling Events An entry in the Date Book is called an event. When you schedule an event, its description appears on the time line and its duration is set to one hour by default. You can easily change the start time and duration for any event. You can schedule the following types of events in the Date Book: •...
Page 48 Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events 4. Set the duration for the event: • If the event is one hour long, skip to the end of this procedure. • If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap directly on the time to open the Set Time dialog box. TIP: You can 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 side of the text input area.
Page 49: Scheduling Untimed Events
Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events To schedule a timed event for another date: 1. Select the date you want in one of the following ways: • Tap the desired day of the week 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 50: Scheduling Repeating Or Continuous Events
Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events Scheduling Repeating or Continuous Events The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a period of consecutive days. Repeating events include a birthday or a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same time of day. Continuous events might include a business trip or a vacation.
Page 51: Changing Repeating Or Continuous Events
Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events Changing Repeating or Continuous Events When you make changes to a repeating or continuous event, you have the option of applying the change just to the current event, to the current event and all future occurrences of this event, or to all occurrences of this event—past, present, and future. To change a repeating or continuous event: 1.
Page 52: Tips For Scheduling Repeating Or Continuous Events
Basic Applications Overview: Scheduling Events Tips for Scheduling Repeating or Continuous Events Keep the following in mind when scheduling repeating or continuous events: • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your handheld then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of the repeating event.
Page 53: Setting Alarms
Basic Applications Overview: Setting Alarms Setting Alarms The Alarm setting lets you set an audible alarm for events in your Date Book, and display a reminder message on-screen. For untimed events, only the reminder message appears. Setting an Alarm for an Event You can set an alarm for minutes, hours, or days before an event.
Page 54: Setting Alarm Options
Basic Applications Overview: Setting Alarms Once an alarm has sounded, you can tap the Snooze option to dismiss the alarm for ﬁve minutes. To dismiss the alarm using the snooze option: When the alarm dialog box appears, tap Snooze to delay the alarm for a preset ﬁve-minute period. Each time you tap Snooze, the alarm is dismissed for an additional ﬁve minutes.
Page 55: Changing The Date Book View
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book View Changing the Date Book View The Date Book includes four views for displaying your appointments: day view, week view, month view, and agenda view. To display the Date Book views, do one of the following: •...
Page 56: Working In Week View
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book View Working in Week View Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and conﬂicts in your schedule. To display Week View: 1.
Page 57: Tips For Using Week View
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book View Tips for Using Week View Keep the following points in mind when using Week view: • To reschedule an event while in Week view, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. •...
Page 58: Working In Month View
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book View Working in Month View The Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events. A dashed line indicates a continuous event, a dot on the right side indicates an event, and a dot below the date indicates an untimed event.
Page 59: Tips For Using Agenda View
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book Display Tips for Using Agenda View • Tap any appointment while in Agenda view to display the Day View of the appointment. • Check off completed To Do List items in the Agenda view, or click a description of an item to go directly into the To Do List application.
Page 60: Changing The Displayed Start And End Times
Basic Applications Overview: Changing the Date Book Display 3. For Day view, select from the following options: • Tap Show Time Bars to display time bars showing the duration of an event and any event conﬂicts. • Tap Compress Day View to display start and end times for each event, but no blank time slots at the bottom of the screen, to minimize scrolling.
Page 61: Using The To Do List
Basic Applications Overview: Using the To Do List Using the To Do List The To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. Use the To Do List to do the following: •...
Page 62: Creating To Do List Items
Basic Applications Overview: Using the To Do List Creating To Do List Items A To Do List item is a reminder of a task that you have to complete. A record in the To Do List is called an item. To create a To Do List item: 1.
Page 63: Setting To Do List Priorities
Basic Applications Overview: Using the To Do List Setting To Do List Priorities You can set priorities for tasks in your To Do List according to their importance or urgency. Items appear by priority and due date at the top of the To Do List by default, with 1 the highest priority. Changing the priority of an item may move it to a new position in the list.
Page 64: Changing Priorities And Due Dates
Basic Applications Overview: Using the To Do List Changing Priorities and Due Dates You can change the To Do List to display the due date assigned to an item, change its priority, and assign a category to the task with the To Do Item Details dialog box.
Page 65: Displaying Completed And Due Items
Basic Applications Overview: Using the To Do List Displaying Completed and Due Items You can have the To Do List display completed items and their completion dates, as well as due items and their due dates. To set preferences for displaying items: 1.
Page 66: Using The Address Book
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Address Book Using the Address Book The Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. Use the Address Book to do the following: • Quickly enter, look up, or duplicate names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information. •...
Page 67: Adding And Using Address Book Entries
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Address Book Adding and Using Address Book Entries The Address Book application stores name and address information about people or businesses. A record in Address Book is called an entry. You can create entries on your handheld, or you can use the Palm™ Desktop software to create entries on your computer and then download them to your handheld with your next HotSync Palm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that let you load database ﬁles into the Address Book on your handheld.
Page 68: Duplicating An Entry
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Address Book Duplicating an Entry You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to enter multiple people from a single organization. When you duplicate an entry, the word Copy appears next to the name in the First Name ﬁeld. To duplicate an Address Book entry: 1.
Page 69: Editing Address Book Entries
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Address Book Editing Address Book Entries You can change the type of information that appears in the Address List screen, categorize an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can also delete entries. To edit an address book entry: 1.
Page 70 Basic Applications Overview: Using the Address Book To rename custom ﬁelds at the end of Address Edit screens: 1. In the Address list or in Address view, tap the Menu icon. 2. Tap Options. 3. Tap Rename Custom Fields. 4. In the text input area, rename the ﬁelds to identify the information you will enter. The names you give the custom ﬁelds appear in all entries at the end of the Address Edit screen.
Page 71: Using The Memo Pad
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Memo Pad Using the Memo Pad The Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in the Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List. Use the Memo Pad to do the following: •...
Page 72: Reviewing Memos
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Memo Pad You can categorize memos and sort them by categories. See for more information. Reviewing Memos The Memo List displays the ﬁrst line of a memo. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. You can easily sort memos in the Memo List or move through memos using Memo options.
Page 73: Using The Calculator
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Calculator Using the Calculator The Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use the Calculator to do the following: • Perform basic calculations. • Store and retrieve values. •...
Page 74: Displaying Recent Calculations
Basic Applications Overview: Using the Calculator The MR button recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current calculation. The MC button clears any value that is stored in the Calculator memory. Displaying Recent Calculations The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series of calculations and helps you conﬁrm a chain of calculations. To display recent calculations: 1.
Page 75: Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks
Performing Common Tasks: Creating and Editing Records In this section, the term “records” refers to an individual item in any of the basic applications—for example, a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item or Memo Pad memo. Creating Records You can use the following procedure to create a new record in the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List or Memo Pad.
Page 76: Deleting Records
Performing Common Tasks: Creating and Editing Records Choose from the following commands, depending on the application you are using: • Undo: Reverses the last action taken. • Cut: Removes a selection from its current location to memory. You can then paste the text into another area of the current application or into a different application.
Page 77: Purging Records
Performing Common Tasks: Creating and Editing Records Purging Records Over time, as you use Date Book and the To Do List, you may accumulate records that are no longer useful. For example, events that occurred months ago remain in the Date Book and completed To Do List items remain in the list. Outdated records take up memory on your handheld, so it’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge.
Page 78 Performing Common Tasks: Creating and Editing Records To display a category of records: 1. Open one of the following applications: the Address Book, the To Do List or the Memo Pad. 2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen; then tap the category you want to display. TIP: Pressing the Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad buttons on your handheld toggles through the categories as- signed to each application, respectively.
Page 79 Performing Common Tasks: Creating and Editing Records • In the Address Book, select a record and tap Edit; then tap Details. In the Category pick list, tap Edit Catego- ries. • In the Memo Pad and To Do List, select a record from the list and tap Details. In the Category pick list, tap Edit Categories.
Page 80: Finding Records
Performing Common Tasks: Finding Records Finding Records Your handheld lets you ﬁnd information in several ways: • In standard Palm OS® applications, starting with the current application, you can locate selected text. • In the Date Book, the To Do List, and the Memo Pad, you can use Phone Lookup to display the Address List screen and add the information from this list to a record.
Page 81: Using Phone Lookup
Performing Common Tasks: Finding Records As your handheld searches for the text, you can tap Cancel to stop the search at any time. NOTE: Find locates all matches that begin with the supplied text. It does not ﬁnd words where the supplied text appears in the middle or at the end of a word.
Page 82: Sorting Records
Performing Common Tasks: Sorting Records Sorting Records You can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applications that display lists: the Address Book, To Do List and Memo Pad. To sort records in the To Do List application: 1.
Page 83: Making Records Private
Performing Common Tasks: Making Records Private To sort the Memo List manually: 1. Choose Manually from the Memo Preferences Sort By pick list. 2. Tap and drag a memo to move it to a new location in the list. TIP: To display the list of your memos on your computer as you arranged them manually on your handheld, open Memo Pad in Palm™...
Page 84 Performing Common Tasks: Making Records Private To hide private records: 1. Do one of the following: • Tap the Applications Launcher icon; then tap Security. • From within an application, tap the inverted tab at the top of the screen; then tap Security in the Options menu. •...
Page 85: Attaching Notes
Performing Common Tasks: Attaching Notes Attaching Notes You can attach notes to records in all the basic applications except the Memo Pad. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. To attach a note: 1. Display the entry to which you want to add a note. 2.
Page 86: Choosing Fonts
Performing Common Tasks: Attaching Notes Choosing Fonts You can change the font style in all basic applications. You can choose a different font style for each application. To change the font style: 1. Open an application. 2. Do one of the following: •...
Page 87: Chapter 6: Using The Attention Manager
Using the Attention Manager: Insistent Alarms HAPTER Many applications (such as Date Book and Clock) notify you (get your attention) with some sort of alarm. Attention Manager allows you to conveniently manage all of these notiﬁcations in one place. Alarms for appointments and messages can stack up while you are away from your device.
Page 88: Setting Alarm Volume
Using the Attention Manager: Insistent Alarms Setting Alarm Volume You can control most alarm volumes globally in the General panel of the Preferences menu. To set the alarm volume: 1. Tap the Home icon , and then tap Prefs 2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen and select General.
Page 89: Using The Reminders List Screen
Using the Attention Manager: Insistent Alarms Using the Reminders List Screen The Reminder dialog screen changes to a list of items that require your attention under two insistent alarm conditions: • When a second application attempts to get your attention and the ﬁrst has not been dismissed or snoozed. •...
Page 90: Subtle Alarms
Using the Attention Manager: Subtle Alarms Subtle Alarms Some applications provide a visual and optionally audible indication but do not otherwise disrupt your work ﬂow. Subtle alarms do not display a Reminders screen. Instead, a blinking indicator ﬂashes in the upper left corner of the title bar (of applications that allow it) when an alarm is present.
Page 91: Chapter 7: Using An Expansion Card
Using an Expansion Card: Displaying Contents of a Card The iQue 3600a allows you to insert an SD (Secure Digital) expansion card (not included). You can insert and remove a card at any time without a reset. An expansion card allows you to back up data, increase memory size, or add games, reference materials or other additional software or ﬁles to your handheld.
Page 92 Using an Expansion Card: Displaying Contents of a Card To launch an application on your iQue from a card: 1. Tap the Home icon 2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen and select Card. 3.
Page 93 Using an Expansion Card: Displaying Contents of a Card To copy an application on an expansion card to your handheld: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Menu icon 2. Tap the App menu and select Copy. 3. Select the source and the destination using the 4.
Page 94 Using an Expansion Card: Displaying Contents of a Card To beam an application on your card to another Palm Powered™ device: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Menu icon 2. Tap the App menu and select Beam. 3.
Page 95: Using Card Info
Using an Expansion Card: Using Card Info Using Card Info The Card Info Application displays summary information for each known directory type found on the expansion card. To use Card Info: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Card Info icon. 2.
Page 96 Using an Expansion Card: Using Card Info WARNING: Reformatting and expansion card will destroy its data. 6. To display help for Card Info, tap Card Info in the upper left corner of the screen and select Help. Then scroll through the tips that are displayed. 8.
Page 97: Chapter 8: Beaming Information
Beaming Information: Beaming a Record Your iQue handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Garmin integrated handheld (or other Palm Powered ™ handheld behind the small dark shield. You can beam the following information between Palm OS •...
Page 98: Beaming An Application
Beaming Information: Beaming an Application Beaming an Application To beam an application: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Menu icon 2. Tap the App menu and select Beam. 3. Tap the application you want to transfer and tap Beam. NOTE: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed, as indicated by a lock icon.
Page 99: Chapter 9: Exchanging And Updating Data Using Hotsync ® Operations
HotSync Operations: Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time ® 9: E HAPTER XCHANGING AND HotSync technology lets you synchronize (exchange and update) data between one or more iQue handhelds and Palm™ Desktop ® software or another PIM such as Microsoft and Palm Desktop software.
Page 100: Creating A User Proﬁle
You can create a user proﬁle to load data into a handheld without associating that data with a user name. This feature allows System Administrators to conﬁgure several Garmin handhelds with speciﬁc information (such as a company phone list) before distributing them to their actual users.
Page 101: Selecting Hotsync ® Setup Options
HotSync Operations: Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time ® Selecting HotSync Setup Options ® You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, you can adjust the local and modem HotSync settings as well. To set HotSync options: 1.
Page 102: Customizing Hotsync ® Application Settings
HotSync Operations: Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time ® Customizing HotSync Application Settings ® For each application, you can determine how records are handled during synchronization. The applications that handle these records are called “conduits.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all ﬁles between the handheld and Palm Desktop software. In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all ﬁles.
Page 103: Ir Hotsync Operations
HotSync Operations: IR HotSync Operations ® 5. Click to select the way you want to transfer data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application. 6. Choose how long the setting will remain in effect: • To have the setting affect only the next HotSync Actions revert to their default settings.
Page 104: Conﬁguring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication
HotSync Operations: IR HotSync Operations ® To determine the ports used for infrared communication: 1. On the Windows taskbar on your computer, click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Double-click Infrared. 3. Click the Options tab. 4. Select Enable infrared communication. The COM port displayed in the drop-down box is the port where your infrared device is attached.
Page 105: Performing An Ir Hotsync ® Operation
HotSync Operations: IR HotSync Operations ® Performing an IR HotSync After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an IR HotSync operation: 1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon. 2.
Page 106: Conducting A Hotsync ® Operation Via A Modem
HotSync Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Modem ® Conducting a HotSync You can use a modem, such as the Palm NOTE: The ﬁrst HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
Page 107: Preparing Your Handheld
HotSync Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Modem ® 3. Adjust the following options as needed: • Serial Port: To identify the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. •...
Page 108: Selecting Conduits For A Modem Hotsync Operation
HotSync Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Modem ® Selecting Conduits for a Modem HotSync Operation You can deﬁne which ﬁles and applications on your handheld synchronize during a modem HotSync operation to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a Palm™ Modem accessory. To deﬁne what synchronizes, use the Conduit Setup dialog box.
Page 109: Conducting A Hotsync ® Operation Via A Network
HotSync Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Network ® Conducting a HotSync When you use the Network HotSync software, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many ofﬁce environments. The Network HotSync software lets you perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network or by using a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has the Network HotSync software installed, your computer is on, and the HotSync Manager is running).
Page 110: Using File Link
HotSync Operations: Using File Link ® To prepare your device for a network HotSync 1. Tap the Applications Launcher icon. Then tap the HotSync icon. 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Tap the Options menu and select Modem Sync Prefs. 4.
Page 111: Chapter 10: Setting Connection And Network Preferences
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Connection Preferences 10: S HAPTER The TCP/IP software that is included in the iQue handheld operating system lets you connect with remote Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers, using applications that let you view the transmitted data. To use TCP/IP, you must ﬁrst create a conﬁguration in Connection Preferences and then create Network preference settings (see “Connection Preferences”...
Page 112: Setting Modem Conﬁgurations
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Connection Preferences Setting Modem Conﬁgurations Modem conﬁgurations let your iQue handheld use a connected modem to communicate with remote devices, such as your ISP or dial-in server, to access a remote computer. You must set Network preferences, in addition to conﬁguring Modem settings, to be able to use TCP/IP software included in the handheld operating system to connect to remote devices.
Page 113: Network Preferences
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences Network Preferences You must set Network preferences as well as Connection preferences to be able to use the TCP/IP software included in the handheld operating system for remote connections. Network preferences let you set a password, telephone number, DNS number, IP address, as well as create a login script for remote connections.
Page 114: Customizing Service Templates
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences 7. Tap the Connection pick list and select a connection. The list includes the conﬁgurations displayed in your Con- nection Preferences panel. 8. Tap the Phone Number ﬁeld to display the Phone Setup dialog box. 9.
Page 115 Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences To edit a service template: 1. Tap the Home icon . Then tap the Prefs icon 2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen and select Network. 3. In the Network Preferences screen, tap the tap Details.
Page 116: Entering Dns Numbers And Ip Addresses
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences Entering DNS Numbers and IP Addresses The Internet uses the Domain Naming System (DNS) to translate the names of host computers into IP addresses. A DNS number (or IP address) identiﬁes a speciﬁc server that handles the translation services. Each DNS or IP address is a series of four numbers, from 0 to 255, separated by periods.
Page 117: Creating A Login Script
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences Creating a Login Script A login script is a series of commands that automates logging into your ISP. You can create login script ﬁles by selecting commands from in the Login Script dialog box. Some commands, such as Send, require additional information and have a parameter ﬁeld to add the necessary data.
Page 118: Using Non-Ascii Characters In Login Scripts
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences Using Non-ASCII Characters in Login Scripts If you know how to write custom scripts with non-ASCII characters, you can incorporate the caret (^char) character, carriage returns and line feeds, and literal characters in your custom login scripts. •...
Page 119: Troubleshooting Tcp/Ip Connections
Setting Connection and Network Preferences: Network Preferences Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections If you have problems connecting to a network using TCP/IP, you can display information to troubleshoot the problem. You can display expanded Service Connection Progress messages. You can also display the Network Log to see all communication between your modem and dial-in server during login.
Page 120 Index AC Charger Connector 1.3 Add-On Applications Installing 3.5–3.6 Removing 3.6 Address Book 4.21–4.25 Creating an Entry 4.22–4.23 Display Options 4.23–4.25 Duplicating an Entry 4.23 Editing an Entry 4.24 Finding Records 5.6 Opening 4.21 Agenda View 4.13–4.14 Alarms 4.8–4.10, 6.1–6.4 Blinking Alarm Indicator 6.4 Insistent 6.1–6.3 Reminders List Screen 6.3...
Page 121 Index Display Options 4.14–4.15 Month View 4.13–4.14 Opening 4.1 Repeating or Continuous Events 4.5–4.7 Scheduling Events 4.2–4.7 Setting Alarms 4.8–4.10 Timed Events 4.2–4.4 Untimed Events 4.4–4.5 View Options 4.10–4.14 Week View 4.11–4.12 Daylight Saving Time 1.12 Deleting a Record 5.2 Digitizer 1.5 Displaying Tips 1.9 DNS Numbers 10.6...
Page 122 Index Installing Palm Desktop Software 1.16 Interface Connector 1.3 International Keyboard 2.1–2.2 IP Addresses 10.6–10.7 iQue Components 1.2–1.4 IR Port 1.3 License Agreement ii–iii Locking Your Handheld 3.9 Login Script 10.7–10.8 Masking Records 3.7 Memo Pad 4.26–4.28 Creating a Memo 4.26–4.27 Opening 4.26 Reviewing Memos 4.27–4.28 Menu Bar 1.8...
Page 123 Index Scroll Buttons 1.2 SD Card 7.1–7.6 Security Options 3.7–3.9 Service Templates 10.4–10.5 Setting Alarms 4.8–4.10 Setting Daylight Saving Time 1.12 Setting the Auto-Off Delay Time 1.14 Setting the Date 1.11 Setting the Sounds and Volumes 1.15 Setting the Time 1.11 Setting the Time Zone 1.12 Setting Your Handheld to Stay on While in the Cradle 1.14 Soft Reset 1.6...
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Garmin iQue 3600a Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Ique ® Handheld

Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Ique Handheld

Chapter 3: Managing Applications

Chapter 4 Using Basic Applications

Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks

Chapter 6: Using the Attention Manager

Chapter 7: Using an Expansion Card

Chapter 8: Beaming Information

Chapter 9: Exchanging and Updating Data Using Hotsync ® Operations

Chapter 10: Setting Connection and Network Preferences

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