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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Your Zire™ 72 Handheld...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability palmOne, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. palmOne, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Book ..............vii Viewing this guide ..................vii What’s in this guide? .................viii Chapter 1: Exploring Your Handheld........1 Locating the controls on your handheld.............2 What’s on my handheld? ................6 What extra software is on the CD? ..............7 Opening applications..................9 Using the onscreen keyboard ..............10 Using menus ....................12...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4: Managing Your Contacts ........27 Adding a contact ..................28 Locating a contact on your list..............30 Beaming a contact ..................31 Beyond the basics..................32 Chapter 5: Managing Your Calendar ........33 Scheduling an appointment...............34 Checking your schedule ................36 Setting an alarm..................37 Beyond the basics..................38 Chapter 6: Managing Your Tasks ..........39 Creating a task.....................40 Organizing your tasks.................41...
  • Page 5 Chapter 10: Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos ..56 Sharing photos and videos ................57 Supported file types ...................57 Adjusting the camera settings ..............58 Capturing a photo ..................60 Recording a video ..................61 Viewing photos or videos ................62 Organizing photos or videos into albums ..........63 Annotating a photo..................65 Beyond the basics..................66 Chapter 11: Listening to Music..........67...
  • Page 6 Chapter 14: Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages.................92 Sending a text message ................93 Sending a multimedia message ..............94 Getting and reading text messages ............98 Beyond the basics..................99 Chapter 15: Browsing the Web...........100 Accessing a web page ................101 Beyond the basics..................102 Chapter 16: Customizing Your Handheld ......103 Setting the date and time .................104 Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident .......106...

  • Page 7: About This Book

    About This Book This guide tells you everything you need to know to start using your handheld— from the things you’ll do every day, to the things that make your handheld not only useful, but fun. Viewing this guide [ ! ] Before You Begin Here are some helpful tips for making it easier to read and find information in this guide: Complete the steps in...

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    What’s in this guide? Each chapter contains step-by-step instructions with cues for action, links to detailed information, and sidebars. Step-by-step instructions How-to information. Look for these cues in instructions: Continued Cue at the bottom of a page that means the procedure continues on the next page.
  • Page 9 Sidebars [ ! ] Before You Begin Things you must complete before you can do the steps described in the chapter. To access the User Guide, you need to be connected to the Internet. A suggestion on how to use a feature more fully; a shortcut; a pointer to a related feature. Did You Know? An interesting fact about the topic being described;...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Exploring Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld In this chapter Whether you’re at work, at home, or on the go, you’ll quickly understand why Locating the controls on handhelds are also called personal your handheld digital assistants (PDAs). Like a good What’s on my handheld? personal assistant, your handheld What extra software is on helps you keep track of your schedule,...

  • Page 11: Locating The Controls On Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Locating the controls on your handheld Front panel controls Display icon 5-way navigator Screen Clock icon Input area Camera Calendar Music Application buttons Contacts Key Term Screen Displays the applications and information on your handheld. The ®...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Top and side panel controls Stylus IR port Expansion card slot Headphone jack Indicator light Power button Voice Memo button Key Term IR port Beams information between handhelds and other devices that have an IR Short for infrared. IR port.
  • Page 13 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Headphone jack Lets you connect a standard 3.5 mm stereo headset (sold separately) to your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications. Voice Memo Records a voice memo when you press and hold this button. button Stylus Lets you enter information on your handheld.
  • Page 14 Microphone Lets you record sounds in audio applications such as Voice Memo connect accessories to a and in video applications such as palmOne™ Media Player. computer. Reset button Resets your handheld if it freezes (stops responding). Power connector Connects your handheld to the power adapter so you can charge it.

  • Page 15: What's On My Handheld

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld What’s on my handheld? Your handheld comes with many applications preinstalled and ready to use. Open these applications by pressing the application buttons on the front panel or by selecting the icons on the Can’t find some of these Home screen.

  • Page 16: What Extra Software Is On The Cd

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld RealOne Carry your music with you on expansion cards (sold separately), create playlists, and listen to music on your handheld. Tasks Stay on top of your to-do list. Enter things you need to do, prioritize them, set alarms, and then monitor your deadlines.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld palmOne Messages 1.0 Send and receive short text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages using the built-in Bluetooth technology on your handheld. palmOne VersaMail 2.0 Send, receive, and manage e-mail messages wirelessly using the built- in Bluetooth technology on your handheld or by synchronizing with your Windows computer.

  • Page 18: Opening Applications

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Opening applications You can open applications with the application buttons on the front of your handheld or with the Did You Know? application icons on the Home screen. You can reassign the application buttons to Using the application buttons open whichever applications you choose.

  • Page 19: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can use the onscreen keyboard in any application where you need to enter text, numbers, or symbols on your handheld. Key Term Record An entry in an Open an entry: application such as a contact in Contacts or an a.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard When a keyboard is open, Tap the characters to enter text, numbers, and symbols, and then select Done. you can tap abc, 123, or Int’l to open any of the other keyboards. You can also enter Backspace information using...

  • Page 21: Using Menus

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Using menus Menus let you access additional commands and settings. They are easy to use, and once you master them in one application, you know how to use them in all your applications. You can also open the Open an application.

  • Page 22: Using The 5-Way Navigator

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Using the 5-way navigator The navigator lets you access your information quickly with one hand and without the stylus. The navigator does various things based on which type of screen you’re on. To use the navigator, press To remove the selection Up, Down, Right, or Left;...
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Navigating in list screens In list screens, select and move between entries such as a note, memo, contact, or photo. Up or Down Scrolls an entire screen of entries, as long as there’s nothing highlighted. Hold down to accelerate the scrolling.

  • Page 24: Handheld Do's And Don'ts

    CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Handheld do’s and don’ts To protect your handheld from damage and ensure reliable performance, follow these guidelines. Handheld do’s • Use the protective pouch that came with your handheld. It provides protection if your handheld is accidentally dropped.

  • Page 25: Beyond The Basics

    Entering Entering information with Graffiti 2 characters and shortcuts all that’s in this guide, and Information much more—go to www.palmOne.com/ Getting Working with the Home screen, finding information, and moving around in MyHandheld/UserGuide Around applications <edit this>.

  • Page 26: Chapter 2: Synchronizing Your Handheld With Your Computer

    CHAPTER 2 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer In this chapter Maybe you always use your handheld on its own to look up phone numbers, Why synchronize enter appointments, and so on. But information? you can do much more with your What information is handheld if you synchronize it with synchronized?

  • Page 27: Why Synchronize Information

    CHAPTER 2 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer Why synchronize information? Quickly enter and update information on your computer and handheld. Synchronizing updates Did You Know? ™ information both on your handheld and in Palm Desktop software on your computer. For During CD installation example, you can quickly enter a contact list on your computer and then send it to your handheld (Windows only), you can...

  • Page 28: What Information Is Synchronized

    CHAPTER 2 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer What information is synchronized? [ ! ] Before You Begin If you use the preset settings, information from all the following applications is transferred each time you synchronize your handheld with your computer: Complete the following: •...

  • Page 29: Synchronizing Information

    CHAPTER 2 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer Synchronizing information Key Term ® HotSync Technology Prepare your handheld: that allows you to synchronize the a. Connect the HotSync cable to information on your the USB port on your handheld with the computer, and then insert the information on your other end into the mini-USB...

  • Page 30: Beyond The Basics

    • Using a modem to share information when you are away from your www.palmOne.com/ computer MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>. • Using your company’s network to synchronize information • Changing which applications are included during synchronization My Handheld •...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Expanding Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld In this chapter A Chinese proverb says, “Life just gives you time and space; it's up to How can expansion cards you to fill it. ” But doesn’t it always help me? seem that no matter how much space Inserting an expansion card you have, you still need more? Removing an expansion card...

  • Page 32: How Can Expansion Cards Help Me

    There are lots of expansion cards available for your handheld. To check them out, visit Key Term www.palmOne.com/MyHandheld <edit this> and click the Accessories link. SDIO An acronym for Add accessories. Attach SDIO accessories to your handheld, such as a presentation module.

  • Page 33: Inserting An Expansion Card

    CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld Inserting an expansion card Your handheld is compatible with SD, SDIO, or MultiMediaCard expansion cards (sold separately). Did You Know? When you insert an Insert the card into the expansion expansion card your slot with the label side facing the handheld responds based front of the handheld.

  • Page 34: Removing An Expansion Card

    CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld Removing an expansion card Push lightly against the card with your thumb. Push Slide the card out of the expansion slot. Done ™ Zire XX Handheld...

  • Page 35: Beyond The Basics

    Cards this guide, and much • Copying applications between your handheld and expansion card. more—go to www.palmOne.com/ • Deleting applications or photos from an expansion card. MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>. • Reviewing information about the contents of an expansion card using the Card Info application.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Managing Your Contacts

    CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts In this chapter Say good-bye to a paper address book that you need to update manually Adding a contact every time someone moves, changes Locating a contact on your their e-mail address, or gets a new list work extension.

  • Page 37: Adding A Contact

    CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Adding a contact If the first character you Press the Contacts application button. enter in the Last Name or Company field is an asterisk (*) or similar symbol, that record Add your contact information: always appears at the top of the Contacts list.
  • Page 38 To take a photo and add it to a contact, select Camera, take the photo, and select Save. If multiple contacts share c. To add a photo from palmOne information, such as a Media, select Photos and company name and select a photo.

  • Page 39: Locating A Contact On Your List

    CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Locating a contact on your list You can also press Right Press the Contacts application button. on the navigator (or tap the Quick Look Up icon at the top of the screen) to Search for the contact: open the Quick Look Up line.

  • Page 40: Beaming A Contact

    CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Beaming a contact You can create a contact Press the Contacts application button. with your own information and select it as your business card by opening the Record Menu Locate the contact you want to beam. and selecting Business Card.

  • Page 41: Beyond The Basics

    • Deleting contacts all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Removing a photo from a contact www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld/UserGuide • Displaying additional contact fields and defining custom fields <edit this>. • Choosing the field type for certain fields, such as Home or Work for a...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5: Managing Your Calendar

    CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar In this chapter Staying on top of your schedule is an important part of being productive Scheduling an appointment both at work and at home. Calendar Checking your schedule can help you remember appointments and spot schedule conflicts. You can Setting an alarm view your calendar by day, week, or Beyond the basics...

  • Page 43: Scheduling An Appointment

    CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Scheduling an appointment Key Term Event The name for an Open Day View: entry in the Calendar application, including a. Press the Calendar appointments, birthdays, application button. reminders, recurring meetings, and so on. b. Tap the Day View icon Day View icon Go To You can also scroll to a...
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Scheduling an appointment To enter reminders, If the appointment is longer or shorter than an hour, set the duration: holidays, anniversaries, and other events that take a. In Day View, tap the start time. place on a particular date but not at a particular b.

  • Page 45: Checking Your Schedule

    CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Checking your schedule Sometimes you want to look at your schedule for a particular date, while other times you want to see an overview of a week or month. Press the Calendar Press the Calendar application button.

  • Page 46: Setting An Alarm

    CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Setting an alarm Did You Know? If you set your alarm Go to the event you want to assign an alarm to: sounds in World Clock instead of in Calendar a. From Day View, tap Go To. you have more alarm sound choices.

  • Page 47: Beyond The Basics

    MyHandheld/UserGuide • Reserving blocks of time for long events like vacations or conferences <edit this>.

  • Page 48: Chapter 6: Managing Your Tasks

    CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks In this chapter Some of the most successful people in the world are also the busiest. When Creating a task asked how they manage to do it all, Organizing your tasks busy people usually say, “I make lists. ” The Tasks application on your Marking a task complete handheld is the perfect place to make a...

  • Page 49: Creating A Task

    CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks Creating a task If no task is currently Go to the Home screen and select Tasks selected, you can create a new task by writing in the ® Graffiti 2 input area. Create a task: Due date a.

  • Page 50: Organizing Your Tasks

    CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks Organizing your tasks Sometimes you want to look at all the things you need to do, while other times you want to see only certain types of tasks. Did You Know? Overdue tasks have an Go to the Home screen and select Tasks exclamation point (!) next...

  • Page 51: Marking A Task Complete

    CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks Marking a task complete You can check off a task to indicate that you’ve completed it. You can set Task Go to the Home screen and select Tasks Preferences to record the date that you finish your tasks, and you can show or hide finished tasks.

  • Page 52: Beyond The Basics

    • Creating repeating tasks for things you need to do at regular intervals, such all that’s in this guide, and as taking out the trash on Thursday night or filing a weekly status report much more—go to www.palmOne.com/ • Setting alarms when you use tasks as reminders MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>.

  • Page 53: Chapter 7: Writing Memos

    CHAPTER 7 Writing Memos In this chapter Your handheld contains applications for storing the most common types of Creating a memo information: contact names and Viewing and editing a memo numbers, appointments, and so on. Memos is the tool to use for capturing Beyond the basics information that is meaningful to you but does not fall into one of these...

  • Page 54: Creating A Memo

    CHAPTER 7 Writing Memos Creating a memo Did You Know? You can create as many Go to the Home screen and select Memos memos as you want, up to the available memory on your handheld. Each memo can be up to about Create a memo: 32KB in size;...

  • Page 55: Viewing And Editing A Memo

    You canpurchase a variety of carrying cases. Visit www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld <edit this> and click the Accessories b. Read or edit the memo, and then select Done. link. Done...

  • Page 56: Beyond The Basics

    • Deleting memos all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Sending memos to your computer by synchronizing so you can cut text www.palmOne.com/ from a memo and paste it into an application such as Microsoft Word MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>.

  • Page 57: Chapter 8: Writing Notes

    CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes In this chapter Need to jot down a phone number or a reminder to yourself? Avoid fumbling Creating a note for scraps of paper, and write Viewing and editing a note important reminders in Note Pad. You can use Note Pad to do everything you Beyond the basics might do with a piece of paper and a...

  • Page 58: Creating A Note

    CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes Creating a note You can change the color Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad of the pen and paper (background). From the Note Pad list screen, open the Options menu, select Create a note: Preferences, and then tap a.

  • Page 59: Viewing And Editing A Note

    CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes Viewing and editing a note You can clear the screen Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad completely while editing a note. Open the Edit menu and select Clear Note. Select the note: Or, to delete a note a.

  • Page 60: Beyond The Basics

    Setting alarms when you use notes as reminders all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to Categories Organizing notes by arranging them into categories and sorting them www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld/UserGuide Privacy Keeping notes private by turning on security options <edit this>.

  • Page 61: Chapter 9: Recording Voice Memos

    CHAPTER 9 Recording Voice Memos In this chapter In a familiar scene from old movies, the boss calls in his secretary to “take a Creating a voice memo memo. ” In today’s world, those Listening to a voice memo secretaries are rare—but fortunately, your handheld offers you a Beyond the basics replacement.

  • Page 62: Creating A Voice Memo

    CHAPTER 9 Recording Voice Memos Creating a voice memo If you are recording a Press and hold the Voice Memo application button on the side of your long voice memo and handheld. A tone indicates that recording has started. don’t want to continue holding the Voice Memo button, you can pause and resume recording.

  • Page 63: Listening To A Voice Memo

    CHAPTER 9 Recording Voice Memos Listening to a voice memo To start playing a voice Go to the Home screen and select Voice Memo memo immediately, select Play. Listen to the voice memo: Select the Speaker icon and press Up or Down on a.

  • Page 64: Beyond The Basics

    Voice Memo • Pausing and resuming a voice memo recording all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Storing voice memos on an expansion card www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld/UserGuide • Setting an alarm for a voice memo <edit this>. Connecting •...

  • Page 65: Chapter 10: Taking And Viewing Photos And Videos

    Capturing a photo instant access to them at any time? Recording a video Solve both problems with palmOne™ Viewing photos or videos Media. Media features easy capture, Organizing photos or videos Benefits of palmOne Media...

  • Page 66: Sharing Photos And Videos

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Sharing photos and videos This chapter explains how to capture and view photos and videos. But you can do more than keep private photo albums on your handheld. You can easily share photos with family and friends. To view photos or videos on your desktop Share photos by using any of the following methods:...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Adjusting the camera settings You must save videos to Press the Camera button. an expansion card (sold separately). Adjust the camera settings: a. Select photo or video mode, and then select the Options button. b.
  • Page 68 CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Adjusting the camera settings Cont’d. Digital zoom (Photos only) Select disabled if you do not want to be able to zoom in when taking a photo. Shutter sounds Select off if you do not want to hear a sound when taking a photo or recording a video.

  • Page 69: Capturing A Photo

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Capturing a photo Select 2x to zoom in on Press the Camera button. your subject. Select 1x to return to normal size. Take the photo: a. Select photo mode if it is not already selected.

  • Page 70: Recording A Video

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Recording a video You can save video files only on an expansion card (sold separately) inserted into the expansion card slot. You cannot save video files directly on your handheld. While you’re recording, Press the Camera button.

  • Page 71: Viewing Photos Or Videos

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing photos or videos You can also press the Go to the Home screen and select Media Camera button twice to open the Media application. View photos or videos: Did You Know? a.

  • Page 72: Organizing Photos Or Videos Into Albums

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Organizing photos or videos into albums Did You Know? The desktop Media Go to the Home screen and select Media software (installed automatically from the CD) gives you more options for editing and Create an album: organizing your photos and videos.
  • Page 73 CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Organizing photos or videos into albums Add or remove photos in albums: Select to add a. Tap the pick list in the upper- right corner and select the Select + to remove album you want to organize.

  • Page 74: Annotating A Photo

    CHAPTER 10 Taking and Viewing Photos and Videos Annotating a photo Tap and hold the drawing Go to the Home screen and select Media tool button to change line size. Tap and hold the text tool button to change font size.

  • Page 75: Beyond The Basics

    MyHandheld <edit this>. E-mail Sending photos and videos as attachments to e-mail messages Support If you’re having problems with palmOne Media or with anything else on your handheld, go to www.palmOne.com/ support<edit this>. ™ Zire...

  • Page 76: Chapter 11: Listening To Music

    CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music In this chapter Are you tired of listening to small talk during that long commute on the bus Transferring MP3 files to an or train? Do you need something expansion card smaller than a CD player when you’re Transferring music from a CD out for a walk or at the gym? to an expansion card...

  • Page 77: Transferring Mp3 Files To An Expansion Card

    From My Computer or Windows Explorer, select the MP3 files you want to transfer. b. Drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the palmOne™ Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop, and then click OK. Synchronize your handheld with your computer.
  • Page 78 Select the songs you want to transfer: folder. a. Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send to Handheld droplet in the palmOne folder. In Mac OS X, you can make the Send to Handheld b. In the Send to Handheld dialog box, select your username and click OK.

  • Page 79: Transferring Music From A Cd To An Expansion Card

    CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card If your songs are on a CD and you want to listen to them on your handheld, you need to use RealOne Player on your computer to convert and transfer the files. WINDOWS ONLY Open the CD in RealOne Player on your computer: a.
  • Page 80 CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card If you want to select only Select the songs you want to add to your library: a few songs, click Deselect All and then click a. Click Save Tracks. the check box next to the songs you want to select.
  • Page 81 CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card Fit more music on your Prepare your handheld: expansion card. With your handheld connected a. Insert an expansion card into your handheld. to your computer, open RealOne Player on your Press the Music application button.
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card For tips on using RealOne Cont’d. d. In the Add Clips window, select the songs you want to add, and then click Player on your computer, Add Clips.

  • Page 83: Playing Music On Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 11 Listening to Music Playing music on your handheld For tips on using RealOne On your handheld, press the Music application button. Mobile Player, open the Options menu and select Help. Select a song to play: Did You Know? •...

  • Page 84: Beyond The Basics

    • Creating playlists by choosing which songs to play and the order to play all that’s in this guide, and Mobile them in much more—go to Player www.palmOne.com/ • Removing songs from an expansion card MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>. Sharing • Sending sound files to other Bluetooth™ devices by using Bluetooth...

  • Page 85: Chapter 12: Connecting Wirelessly To Other Devices

    Benefits of the Bluetooth connection application Setting up a connection for The palmOne™ Bluetooth application • Quickly set up connections to your wireless synchronization harnesses the power of Bluetooth cell phone, your computer, and other Beyond the basics handhelds technology.

  • Page 86: What Can I Do With The Bluetooth Application

    CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices What can I do with the Bluetooth application? Key Term Quickly set up connections to your cell phone, your computer, and other handhelds. How much time each day do you spend at your computer? On the phone? Wouldn’t it be great if you could Bluetooth Technology access these devices—dial a phone number, send an e-mail message—directly from your that enables devices such...

  • Page 87: Entering Basic Bluetooth Settings

    CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Entering basic Bluetooth settings Key Term Discoverable Setting Go to the Home screen and select Bluetooth that allows other devices to find and connect with your handheld using Bluetooth technology. If Enter the basic Bluetooth your handheld is not settings: discoverable, other...

  • Page 88: Setting Up A Phone Connection

    CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Setting up a phone connection If you receive a message Go to the Home screen and select Bluetooth that your phone is not ready to accept a connection, check to make sure that your Select Setup Devices, select Phone Setup, and then select Next.
  • Page 89 CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Setting up a phone connection Key Term Passkey Like a Enter a passkey: password, the passkey is a security measure. a. Enter a passkey number. This Connections can happen can be any number you only between your choose;...
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Setting up a phone connection Key Term GPRS Acronym for If you selected No in step 6: General Packet Radio Service, a method of a. Select Next. sending information wirelessly at high speeds. Select Yes in step 6 only if you have a GPRS account for your mobile phone.

  • Page 91: Accessing E-Mail And The Web With Your Phone Connection

    CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Accessing e-mail and the web with your phone connection After you set up a connection with a phone, you can send and receive e-mail or browse the web by using your phone connection. Key Term Service Way of Go to the Home...

  • Page 92: Setting Up A Connection For Wireless Synchronization

    CHAPTER 12 Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices Setting up a connection for wireless synchronization ® To launch HotSync Go to the Home screen and select Bluetooth Manager in step 2 of the onscreen instructions, click the HotSync Manager icon on the task Enter computer setup: bar in the lower-right a.

  • Page 93: Beyond The Basics

    • Connecting with a network using a Bluetooth Access Point to access the all that’s in this guide, and Internet and send and receive e-mail messages much more—go to www.palmOne.com/ • Connecting to your desktop computer to send information wirelessly MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>.

  • Page 94: Chapter 13: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages In this chapter If you already know how efficient e-mail is for staying in touch with Setting up an account personal and business contacts, Getting and reading e-mail VersaMail™ personal e-mail software messages brings you a new level of convenience: Sending an e-mail message e-mail on the go.

  • Page 95: Setting Up An Account

    CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Setting up an account [ ! ] Before You Begin Before you can set up an Go to the Home screen and select VersaMail e-mail account on your handheld, you must do the following: Open the Account Setup screen: •...
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Setting up an account Key Term Protocol Settings your Cont’d. b. Select the Mail Service pick list, and then select your e-mail provider. Select e-mail provider uses to Other if your provider is not listed. receive e-mail messages.
  • Page 97 CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Setting up an account Did You Know? Your incoming mail [ & ] OPTIONAL If you chose a server is also called your common e-mail provider from POP or IMAP server; your the Mail Services pick list on the outgoing mail server is Account Setup screen, this also called your SMTP...

  • Page 98: Getting And Reading E-Mail Messages

    CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Getting and reading e-mail messages If you selected the Go to the Home screen and select VersaMail Synchronize Only Account check box, you must synchronize your handheld with your Get e-mail: computer to download messages to your a.

  • Page 99: Sending An E-Mail Message

    CHAPTER 13 Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Sending an e-mail message If you selected the Go to the Home screen and select VersaMail Synchronize Only Account check box, you must synchronize your handheld with your Send e-mail: computer to send messages from your a.

  • Page 100: Beyond The Basics

    • Using the VersaMail application with Microsoft Outlook on your computer all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Setting basic e-mail preferences such as changing the maximum message www.palmOne.com/ size, adding a signature to outgoing messages, and downloading files MyHandheld/UserGuide attached to e-mail messages <edit this>.

  • Page 101: Chapter 14: Sending And Receiving Text And Multimedia Messages

    CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages In this chapter If you need to get a short message to a friend or coworker fast, send a text Sending a text message message from your handheld to their Sending a multimedia mobile phone (GSM phone required;...

  • Page 102: Sending A Text Message

    CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages Sending a text message [ ! ] Before You Begin Before you can send and Go to the Home screen and select Messages receive text and multimedia messages, you must set up a phone connection on your Send a text message: handheld to send and...

  • Page 103: Sending A Multimedia Message

    CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages Sending a multimedia message Key Term MMS Acronym for Go to the Home screen and select Messages Multimedia Messaging Service. An application for sending short multimedia messages Address a multimedia message: between mobile phones or handhelds.
  • Page 104 CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages Sending a multimedia message You can also use the [ & ] OPTIONAL Create an image: pencil tool to draw on a photo you attach. Send a. Select New Slide. your own graffiti art! Pencil Line width Color wheel...
  • Page 105 <<ICON>>. personalized note to her grandmother. Can it get b. To add a picture from palmOne™ Media, select any easier to share life Photos, and then select the with distant loved ones? photo you want.
  • Page 106 CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages Sending a multimedia message To add more files, select + [ & ] OPTIONAL Add text to and repeat steps 3–5. your message: a. From the toolbar on the left side of the screen, select the text tool <<ICON>>.

  • Page 107: Getting And Reading Text Messages

    CHAPTER 14 Sending and Receiving Text and Multimedia Messages Getting and reading text messages You can reply to or Go to the Home screen and select Messages forward a message after you open it. Select Get to retrieve messages from your mobile phone. Read a message: a.

  • Page 108: Beyond The Basics

    • Sending a personalized greeting card all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Quickly sending a common phrase as a text message, such as “I’m in a www.palmOne.com/ meeting” or “Thanks” MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>. • Replying to, forwarding, and deleting messages you receive •...

  • Page 109: Chapter 15: Browsing The Web

    Now you can take the web with you almost anywhere you go. Make an Internet connection through your mobile phone, and palmOne™ Web Pro opens the entire web to you. Benefits of Web Pro • Carry the web with you •...

  • Page 110: Accessing A Web Page

    CHAPTER 15 Browsing the Web Accessing a web page [ ! ] Before You Begin Install the Web Pro Go to the Home screen and select Web Pro software. Insert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions for installing extra software. Go to the web page yo want to view: To browse the web, you a.

  • Page 111: Beyond The Basics

    • Refreshing a page to see updated information all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Using a bookmark for quick access to your favorite web pages www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld/UserGuide • Returning to a web page you just visited or to your home page <edit this>.

  • Page 112: Chapter 16: Customizing Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld In this chapter Although customizing your handheld is optional, it’s like changing the preset Setting the date and time radio stations in your car. Since you’re Preventing your handheld probably not driving around with the from turning on by accident dealer’s preset radio stations, why not Changing the screen fonts...

  • Page 113: Setting The Date And Time

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Setting the date and time You can set the current date and time based on your location. These settings are used by all the applications on your handheld that require a date, time, or location. You can rename the Open Date &...
  • Page 114 CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Setting the date and time Set the date: Year arrows a. Tap the Set Date box. b. Tap the arrows to select the current year. c. Tap the current month. d. Tap the current date. Set the time: a.

  • Page 115: Preventing Your Handheld From Turning On By Accident

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident Does your handheld turn itself on accidentally in your briefcase, pocket, or purse? You can lock the buttons on the front of your handheld to prevent this from happening and so that you don’t drain the battery.

  • Page 116: Changing The Screen Fonts

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Changing the screen fonts In many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. There are four font styles available in applications that let you change the font style. Small font Large font Small bold font...
  • Page 117 CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Changing the screen fonts Open the Select Font dialog box: a. Open an application. b. Open the menus c. Select Options, and then select Font. Tap the font style you want to use, and then select OK. Small bold Large bold Small...

  • Page 118: Correcting Problems With Tapping

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Correcting problems with tapping Is your screen not responding to taps? Are you getting unexpected results when you tap? For example, when you tap the number keyboard icon, does the Find dialog box open instead? If this happens, it’s time to align the screen.

  • Page 119: Selecting Sound Settings

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Selecting sound settings Are sounds too soft or too loud? Set the volume levels for the system, game, and alarm tones, or turn sounds off altogether with the Silent profile. Open Sounds & Alerts Preferences: Profile boxes a.

  • Page 120: Changing Screen Colors

    CHAPTER 16 Customizing Your Handheld Changing screen colors Choose a new set of text and background colors for all your applications. Open Color Theme Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c. Select Color Theme. Select a theme, and then select Done. Done ™...

  • Page 121: Beyond The Basics

    • Setting power-saving features such as the auto-off interval all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to • Choosing formats for times, dates, calendar, and numbers based on a www.palmOne.com/ geographical region MyHandheld/UserGuide <edit this>. • Selecting options for entering text, such as choosing how to enter certain ®...

  • Page 122: Chapter 17: Common Questions

    CHAPTER 17 Common Questions Although we can’t anticipate all the questions you might have, this chapter provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. ® How do I upgrade from another Palm OS handheld? 1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old desktop software. ™...
  • Page 123 CHAPTER 17 How do I save my info? Each time you complete an entry such as a contact, memo, or note, your handheld automatically saves the information you entered. You don’t have to do anything special to save your info. To protect your info and create a backup of your info, we recommend that you synchronize your handheld with your computer often.
  • Page 124 Manager icon and make sure Local USB is selected. MAC ONLY • Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Open the palmOne folder and double-click the HotSync Manager icon. On the HotSync Controls tab, be sure Enabled is selected. If it is not, click it.
  • Page 125 CHAPTER 17 What do I do if my handheld doesn’t respond to taps correctly? If your handheld is not responding to taps correctly, you need to align the screen. After a soft reset, the Preferences screen What do I do if my handheld freezes? appears with the Date &...

  • Page 126: Beyond The Basics

    Common • Troubleshooting software installation problems all that’s in this guide, and Questions much more—go to • Solving problems with specific applications www.palmOne.com/ MyHandheld/UserGuide • Troubleshooting synchronization problems <edit this>. • Solving problems with beaming and communication settings Maintaining Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld...

  • Page 127: Product Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Engineering Department. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Zire™ Product Family palmOne, Inc. Tested to Comply 400 N. McCarthy Blvd. With FCC Standards Milpitas, California 95035...
  • Page 128 This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC as amended. Declaration of Conformity palmOne, Inc., Declares the Product: Handheld PDA & HotSync cable Model Name/Number: Zire XX Manufacturer’s Name:...
  • Page 129 • EN61000-4-6:1996, Conducted Immunity, 150kHz-80MHz, 3V RMS, 1kHz, 80% AM • IEC 61000-4-11: 1994, 100% Voltage Dip 0.5 period, 30% Dip 25 periods and >100% Dip 250 periods Authorized palmOne Representative: David Woo Manager, palmOne, Inc., World Wide Compliance Date: November 4, 2003 Battery Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire.
  • Page 130 Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another. The recommendation from palmOne is that you take this precaution before connecting your handheld to your computer, placing the handheld in a cradle, or connecting it to any other device.
  • Page 131 • For example, if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three-prong grounded outlet, touching the case should discharge the ESD on your body. • Increase the relative humidity of your environment. • Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as grounding mats. Conditions that enhance ESD occurrences Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of static electricity in the environment include the following: •...
  • Page 132 INDEX SYMBOLS applications extending life of 103 * (asterisk) characters 28 adding 16 battery gauge 114 deleting 16 Beam Category command 40 NUMERICS displaying list of 6 Beam Contact command 31 5-way navigator 2 installing 7 Beam Item command 40 opening 6 Beam Status dialog box 31 selecting 13...
  • Page 133 camera 57 conserving power 103 Card Info icon 6 contacts data entry 2 – card readers 68 adding 28 Date & Time Preferences 104 categorizing beaming 31 dates contacts 32 deleting 32 assigning to appointments 34 events 38 finding 30 assigning to tasks 40 information 16 locating 30...
  • Page 134 song lists 73 finding contacts 30 navigating through 13 – tasks 41 fonts 107 opening 9 documentation ix formatting information 112 opening applications on 6 moving through vii front panel controls 2 Home screen, navigating through 113 on the web 16 frozen screen 116 HotSync cable 5 due dates 40...
  • Page 135 IR port editing 46 keeping private 51 See also beaming keeping private 47 viewing 50 See also Beaming and Infrared Memos application numbers 2 additional information for 47 opening 45 key terms ix overview 44 online documentation viii keyboard selecting memos 46 onscreen keyboard See keyboard entering information from 10 Memos icon 6...
  • Page 136 selecting as backgrounds 9 reboots 116 changing fonts for 108 synchronizing 18 recharging handheld 5 clearing 50 Photos application record screens 14 described 2 overview 56 records frozen 116 playing music 74 backing up contact 27 usage guidelines for 15 playlists 73 defined 10 scrolling 13...
  • Page 137 song list 73 time sorting 47 formatting 112 Zire handheld See handheld sounds 110 reserving blocks of 38 Zoom In icon vii – special characters 2 setting 104 specifications 119 time zones 104 starting applications 9 tips ix static electricity 121 To Do lists 39 stopping media player 74 top panel controls 3...

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