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Have you established wireless service and received a SIM card? If not, consult a Palm
Tungsten
W supported wireless service provider. To activate, select a rate plan, and
provide personal and credit information. You will receive a SIM card to use with your
new handheld.
Here's what you'll do:
Important! Already use a
Palm
handheld?
Connect to your provider's wireless
network.
Synchronize your old handheld with
Install expansion card applications
your computer so that the information
and Palm
Desktop software.
is up-to-date.
Go to www.palm.com, navigate to
country-specific pages if necessary, and
access support information for Tungsten
W. Click the upgrade link to learn how to
transfer information to your new
handheld.
Contents
®
USB HotSync
cradle
Palm
Tungsten
W
wireless integrated
handheld and phone
Hands-free
headset
Expansion card
(optional)
CONNECT TO YOUR PROVIDER'S WIRELESS NETWORK
3
Insert the SIM card
Your subscriber identity module (SIM) card contains your basic subscriber
information. Your wireless provider also uses the SIM card to register and track
your handheld on the wireless GSM/GPRS network. The wireless applications
of your handheld cannot operate on the network without the SIM card.
a. Turn off your handheld.
c. Detach the SIM card from its plastic
holder (if provided in a holder).
b. Open the access door and
remove
the sample SIM
card.
d. Slide the SIM card onto the access
door. Close the door.
Gold
contact
area
INSTALL SOFTWARE AND SET UP E-MAIL
6
Install wireless applications and
network configuration settings
from the expansion card
a. Remove the placeholder card: Push lightly against the card to release it.
b. Insert the expansion card as shown by the icon: Push the card in. You feel the
card lock and hear the system sound.
Icon
Notched
corner
c. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software.
d. When your handheld restarts and the Date/Time screen appears, turn off the
handheld. Remove the expansion card (see step a) and replace the placeholder
card. Go on to step 7.
e. After installation, keep the expansion card in a safe place in case you need to
use it again.
1
Connect and charge
a. Plug the adapter into an outlet and the cradle.
b. Place your Tungsten W handheld into the cradle.
c. Check that the charging indicator light is on. This means your
handheld is properly seated in the cradle and is being charged.*
d. Charge for a full two hours.
Power
adapter
Palm Desktop
software CD-ROM
Software Essentials
* Problems? See Troubleshooting on the other side
CD-ROM
of this document.
4
Turn on the Mobile application and
connect to the network
a. Press and
hold
until the Mobile dialog box appears.
Be sure to hold the button down for
two seconds.
b. Tap On in the Mobile dialog box.*
* Problems? See Troubleshooting on the other side
of this document.
7
Install Palm

your computer

Use Palm
Desktop software to enter appointments, addresses, and other
information. Then transfer the information to your handheld by performing a
HotSync
®
operation. It's the fastest way to enter lots of information.
Note!
You must install the version of
Palm Desktop software included
in this package.
a. Connect the USB HotSync
cradle to the computer.*
b. Put the CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM drive.
Windows:
c. Follow the installation instructions
that appear on your computer
screen.
* Windows NT and systems without USB ports
require the Palm HotSync Cradle-Serial,
SKU 10828U, sold separately.
† Problems? If installation or the HotSync process
did not work, see Troubleshooting on the other
side of this document.
Charging
indicator light
When properly
seated, there is a
small gap between
the front of the
handheld and
the cradle
the Wireless button
c. To confirm the connection:*
(1) Check that the indicator light is
blinking green.
(2) Press Home
. Tap the
Mobile icon
. Your wireless
service provider's name appears
in the Mobile application
onscreen keypad.
Wireless button
Do you know your Mobile number?
Refer to the documentation you
received from your wireless
service provider.
Desktop software on
Mac:
Important for Mac upgraders!
During Install, create a new username
for your new handheld. Do not use your
current username.
c. Double-click the Palm Desktop
Installer icon to install Palm Desktop
software.
The installer installs some additional
files to the Add On folder of your
Macintosh. Use the Install Tool in
Palm Desktop software to install
these files. For complete information
on installing files, see Handbook for
Palm
Tungsten
W Handhelds.
2
Set up your handheld
a. Remove the handheld from the cradle.
1. Tilt it forward.
2. Lift it up.
b. Press the power button.*
Stylus
Power
button
5

Make a phone call

a. With the handheld on, insert the headset into the voice jack. This opens the
Mobile application and the onscreen keypad used for dialing. If you are in
another application, press the headset button.
b. Place the earpiece in your ear.
c. Tap the number you want to dial.
d. Tap Dial.
Additional Tips
To answer an incoming call, press the headset button.
To hang up, press and hold the headset button.
You can also press the headset button to move between screens in the
Mobile application.
8
Set up your e-mail account
USB
Upgrading? First perform a HotSync operation to transfer prior account settings
and saved e-mail messages.
a. Press the E-mail button to open the VersaMail application.
b. Press Command Stroke
+ W, or press Function
select Account Setup from the Accounts menu.
c. Select New from the Account Setup screen.
d. Enter a description, such as "My Yahoo!".
e. Tap Mail Service and select your provider. If your provider is listed, most
settings are automatically completed for you; proceed to step g. Select Other
if your provider is not listed.
f. Tap Protocol and select the appropriate protocol.
g. Tap Next, and then enter your username, which appears before the @ symbol
in your e-mail address.
h. Tap Password and enter a password.
i. Tap Next.
j. Tap Done.
c. Remove the stylus.
d. Follow Setup instructions on
the screen.
Center
e. Tap firmly the center of at least
3 targets.
Note!
Your handheld turns off automatically
after one minute of inactivity. Press the
power button to turn it on again.
* Problems? See Troubleshooting on the other
side of this document.
Headset button: Short press
to answer call, long press
to hang up
Earpiece
Voice jack
Blinking green
indicator light
E-mail
+ Menu
, and then
Over

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Summary of Contents for Palm Tungsten W

  • Page 1: Make A Phone Call

    START HERE Connect and charge Set up your handheld ™ Have you established wireless service and received a SIM card? If not, consult a Palm ™ Tungsten W supported wireless service provider. To activate, select a rate plan, and provide personal and credit information. You will receive a SIM card to use with your new handheld.
  • Page 2: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through use of this software. Palm, Inc.