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  • Page 1 Using Your Zodiac™ Handheld...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2003, Tapwave, Inc. All rights reserved. Portions copyright © 1996 - 2003, PalmSource, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved. This documentation may be printed and copied solely for use in using the Zodiac handheld. In addition, two (2) copies of this documen- tation may be made for archival and backup purposes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using your handheld with another desktop organizer ..17 Zodiac components ..... . . 17 About the front panel ..... 17 About the back panel .
  • Page 4 2 Entering Data in Your Zodiac Handheld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software ..30 Learning to write Graffiti 2 characters ... . . 30 General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing .
  • Page 5 Creating an Address Book entry ....79 Viewing an address entry ....81 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 5...
  • Page 6 Reviewing memos ......105 Arranging the Memo List..... 105 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 6...
  • Page 7 Selecting HotSync setup options ....138 Customizing HotSync application settings ... . 139 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 7...
  • Page 8 Renaming an expansion card....162 Reformatting an expansion card ....162 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 8...
  • Page 9 Maintaining a unique name for each handheld..168 Caring for your Zodiac ..... . 169 21 Frequently Asked Questions Resetting your handheld .

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    About This Guide Welcome to Using Your Zodiac™ Handheld. This guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your Zodiac handheld and the applications that come with it.

  • Page 11: Introduction To Your Zodiac Handheld

    Using HotSync® technology you can add media to your handheld as well as synchronize (exchange, update, and backup) your personal data. Your Zodiac handheld gives you everything you need to go, do, and play. System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software your computer system must meet the following minimum requirements: •...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Cable Or Cradle

    Connecting the cable or cradle Connecting the cable or cradle The HotSync cable or cradle that comes with your Zodiac handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your handheld with your computer. IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading from another Palm Powered™ handheld,...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Charging the battery Charging the battery To use your Zodiac handheld, you must connect it to an AC outlet and charge the battery. 1. Connect your handheld to an AC outlet using one of these three setups: •...

  • Page 14: Charging Tips

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Charging the battery Charging tips • Although you can turn your handheld on while it is charging, your handheld charges more quickly while it is turned off. • The battery has a built-in sensor to prevent it from overheating. This also means that it stops charging if the environment is too warm.

  • Page 15: Starting Your Handheld For The First Time

    Starting your handheld for the first time Starting your handheld for the first time The first time you start your Zodiac handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions guide you through calibrating the touch-screen (also called the digitizer) and the analog controller.

  • Page 16: Installing Palm Desktop Software

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Palm Desktop software Installing Palm Desktop software The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software so that you can transfer data from your computer to your handheld. Before you begin, make sure you connected the HotSync cable or cradle to...

  • Page 17: Using Your Handheld With Another Desktop Organizer

    Function button Left speaker Headphone jack Home button • Bluetooth button. Activates the built-in Bluetooth radio so that your Zodiac handheld can communicate with other devices that are enabled with Bluetooth technology. For details, see page 117 page 166. •...
  • Page 18 Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Zodiac components • Power button. Turns the handheld on (if it is off) and returns to the last screen that was displayed. Press the power button again to turn the handheld off.

  • Page 19: About The Back Panel

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Zodiac components About the back panel Expansion slots Stylus channel and stylus IR port Reset button HotSync connector • Reset button. Under normal use, you should not have to use the reset button.

  • Page 20: Removing The Stylus

    To use the stylus, remove it from the channel and hold it as you would a pen or pencil. Connecting the headphones Your Zodiac handheld includes a pair of stereo headphones that you can use while listening to music, playing games, or watching video clips. Using headphones or external speakers instead of the built-in speakers also conserves battery power.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Screen Orientation

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Zodiac components Adjusting the screen orientation In many applications you can change the orientation of your Zodiac display by switching between portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) mode. • Tap the Orientation icon in the Status Bar to switch between portrait and landscape mode.

  • Page 22: Opening Applications

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Opening applications Opening applications You can use the Home screen to open any application installed on your handheld. The Home screen displays your user name, the current time, the battery level, a radial menu of your favorite categories, and a list of remaining categories.

  • Page 23: Learning To Navigate

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate 3. Open an application by doing one of the following: • Move the analog controller in the direction that corresponds to the application you want to open. The placement of the icon on the radial menu corresponds to the directional controls on the analog controller.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate Status Bar The Status Bar can appear on the far right, on the far left, or at the bottom of your screen. When you tap an element on the Status Bar, it performs the...

  • Page 25: Input Area

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate Input Area The Input Area enables you to enter data on your handheld using Graffiti® 2 characters or the onscreen keyboard. It includes the following elements: Division marks Division marks •...

  • Page 26: Entering Data

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate Entering data You can enter text, numbers, and symbols into your Zodiac in four ways: • Using Graffiti 2 (see page • Using the onscreen keyboard (see page •...

  • Page 27: Navigation Controls

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate Navigation controls Many applications include onscreen controls that enable you to navigate through your data: Previous Next arrow arrow Scroll bar slider Scroll bar arrow • Next or previous arrow. Displays the previous or next page of information.

  • Page 28: Command Toolbar

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate 2. Select a command from the menu by tapping it with the stylus or by moving the analog controller to highlight it and then pressing the analog controller while it is centered.

  • Page 29: Tips

    Int rod uction to your Zodiac Handh eld Learning to navigate TIP: If you wait more than four seconds to draw the quick stroke letter, you need to redraw the menu command stroke to redisplay the command toolbar. Tips Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain a Tips icon in the upper-right corner.

  • Page 30: Entering Data In Your Zodiac Handheld

    Entering Data in Your Zodiac Handheld You can enter data into your Zodiac handheld by using the onscreen keyboard, writing with the stylus in the Input Area, using your computer keyboard, using an external keyboard, or by importing data from another application.

  • Page 31: General Guidelines For Graffiti 2 Writing

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software Tap here to view other strokes General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing Follow these guidelines to learn and use Graffiti 2 writing strokes successfully: •...

  • Page 32: Graffiti 2 Tips

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software Write lowercase letters here Write numbers Write uppercase here letters here Division marks 1. Tap the screen where you want to write text, for example, on a line next to a time in Date Book.

  • Page 33: The Graffiti 2 Alphabet

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software • For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly fill the Input Area are easily interpreted.

  • Page 34: Writing Punctuation Marks And Other Special Characters

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software Writing punctuation marks and other special characters Using Graffiti 2 writing, you can create any punctuation symbol and special character available from a standard keyboard.
  • Page 35 E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software TIP: Using an additional Shift stroke to finish writing the character (as shown in the demo) is optional, but it makes the character appear more quickly.

  • Page 36: Using Graffiti 2 Gestures

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Using Graffiti 2 Gestures Using Graffiti 2 Gestures Gestures are editing commands, such as cut, paste, and the ShortCut command which is explained in the next section. To use gestures, draw the...

  • Page 37: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Using the onscreen keyboard • me—Meeting • ts—Time stamp 1. Draw the ShortCut stroke. 2. Draw the ShortCut character(s). When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point.

  • Page 38: Using Your Computer Keyboard

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Using your computer keyboard 4. To display the international keyboard, open an onscreen keyboard, and then tap Int’l at the bottom of the keyboard display.

  • Page 39: Using An External Keyboard

    E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard You can connect an optional external keyboard accessory to the connector on your handheld so you can type data directly into your handheld. External keyboards are very useful for typing large amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are away from your computer.
  • Page 40 E n t e ri n g D a t a in Y our Zodiac Handh eld Importing data a. Select All in the Category box. b. Make sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application.

  • Page 41: Managing Applications

    Managing Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Zodiac handheld, how to personalize application settings, and how to organize applications into related groups. Using the Home screen The Home screen enables you to open applications on your handheld. All the applications installed on your handheld are organized into categories which appear in the Home screen.
  • Page 42 After you highlight your selection, release the analog controller to open the application. • Scroll to an application icon in the All view list (if you already selected the All category). With the analog controller centered, press it to open the application. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 42...

  • Page 43: Customizing The Home Screen Display

    Organizing applications Your Zodiac handheld supports up to 15 categories. The category feature enables you to organize your applications into logical groups so that you can easily find and open them. You can move applications between categories and add, rename, and delete categories as needed.
  • Page 44 4. Tap Edit Categories. 5. Tap New or Rename. 6. Enter the category name, and then tap OK to add or rename the category. 7. Tap OK to close the Edit Categories dialog box. 8. Tap Done. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 44...

  • Page 45: Setting Home Screen Preferences

    Background. Replace the background with any JPEG picture available in the Photos application on your handheld. • Open to All Applications. Display all of your application icons in an alphabetical list (instead of radial menus) whenever you open the Home screen. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 45...

  • Page 46: Viewing Information On An Application

    4. From the Device pick list, select Handheld or the name of an expansion card inserted in a slot. 5. Tap Version, Size, Records to view the corresponding information for the selected device. 6. Tap Done. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 46...

  • Page 47: Installing Add-On Applications

    Install Tool to install applications (called add-on applications) during a HotSync operation. A variety of third-party games and applications are available for your handheld; for more information visit tapwave.com. Add-on applications can reside in your handheld’s internal memory or on an expansion card.

  • Page 48: Removing Add-On Applications

    You cannot remove the built-in applications that reside in ROM on your handheld. 1. Press the Home button 2. Tap your user name in the title bar to open the menus. 3. From the App menu, select Delete. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 48...

  • Page 49: Removing Palm Desktop Software

    2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Palm Desktop software; then click Add/ Remove. NOTE: You must retain the HotSync Manager from the installation CD to synchronize data with another desktop organizer application. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 49...

  • Page 50: Using Music

    2. Select the Media category 3. Select the Music icon • Previous Track . Restart the current track, or if the current track has been playing for less than 2 seconds, select the previous track on the song list. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 50...
  • Page 51 See the Palm Desktop Online Help for details. TIP: To scroll through the song list, tap the onscreen scroll arrows or press the blue or green Action buttons. To play a specific song, tap List and then tap the song title. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 51...

  • Page 52: Deleting Songs

    3. From the Delete From pick list, select the location of the song you want to delete. 4. Highlight the song you want to delete, and then tap Delete. 5. Tap Yes to confirm deletion. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 52...

  • Page 53: Conserving Power While Playing Songs

    4. To return your handheld to the normal operating state, press either the power button or the Home button TIP: You can also conserve power by listening to music through the headphones or amplified external speakers instead of playing music through the internal speakers. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 53...

  • Page 54: Using Photos

    Desktop software. • Exchange pictures with friends and family. See the section that begins page 163 for details. Opening Photos 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Media category 3. Select the Photos icon Using Your Zodiac Handheld 54...
  • Page 55 You can drag and drop pictures to arrange them in a particular order, or use the Photos application on your computer to create a picture list, and then synchronize your handheld with your computer. See the Palm Desktop Online Help for details. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 55...

  • Page 56: Setting The Slide Show Interval

    2. From the Options menu, select Preferences. 3. From the Slide Duration pick list, select the interval unit: Seconds, Minutes, or Hours. 4. Enter the interval length in the space next to the pick list. 5. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 56...

  • Page 57: Deleting Pictures

    6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 to delete other pictures. 7. Tap Done. Copying pictures You can copy pictures between your handheld and an expansion card. 1. From the list or detail view, tap the Menu icon 2. From the Image menu, select Copy. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 57...
  • Page 58 4. From the Copy To pick list, select the location where you want to place the picture. 5. Select the picture you want to copy. 6. Tap Copy. 7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to copy other pictures. 8. Tap Done. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 58...

  • Page 59: Playing Games

    Playing Games Your Zodiac handheld comes with these two great games: • Stunt Car Extreme. Navigate hills, jumps and obstacles in this outrageous 3-D racing game. Select from cockpit or behind the car view, and choose from a quick race or play an entire season in our championship mode.

  • Page 60: Playing Multi-Player Games

    3. Instruct all players to press the Bluetooth button to make their handhelds discoverable. When a Zodiac handheld is in this state, the Bluetooth LED flashes. 4. When the Discovery Results screen appears, select the players you want to include in the game, and then tap OK.

  • Page 61: Using Clock

    Analog clock TIP: To set the time and date, select Set Time & Date from the Options menu. To change the time and date format, tap Home , select the Prefs category, and then select Formats. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 61...
  • Page 62 – Display. View the time remaining in timer mode, and the elapsed time in stopwatch mode. The time displays in 1/100th of a second increments. – Start. Begin the timer or stopwatch. When you tap this button, it changes to a Stop button. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 62...
  • Page 63 You can set the timer sound by selecting Preferences from the Options menu. TIP: You can also stop or resume the timer or stopwatch by pressing the Right Trigger button. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 63...

  • Page 64: Performing Common Tasks

    NOTE: The handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of each field (except numeric and e-mail fields). 5. (Optional) Tap Details to select attributes for the record. 6. (Address Book and Memo Pad only) Tap Done. Your handheld saves the new record automatically. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 64...

  • Page 65: Editing Records

    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. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 65...

  • Page 66: Deleting Records

    In the Input Area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar; then tap the Delete icon or draw a Graffiti 2 D in the text area. Delete icon A confirmation dialog box appears. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 66...

  • Page 67: Purging Records

    For example, if you are in the All category, the record goes in the Unfiled category. A record can remain unfiled or it can be assigned to a category at any time. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 67...

  • Page 68: Moving A Record Into A Category

    1. Open one of the following applications: Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad application. 2. From the pick list in the upper-right corner, select the category you want to display. Tap pick list Select a category Using Your Zodiac Handheld 68...

  • Page 69: Adding Or Editing Categories

    To create a new category, tap New, and enter a new name in the Input Area. Tap OK. • To rename a category, tap it in the list to select it. Tap Rename, enter a new name in the Input Area, and tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 69...

  • Page 70: Finding Records

    From the Address screen, enter the first few letters of the name you want to locate. Look Up line • Move the analog controller to scroll to a name. Holding down the analog controller accelerates scrolling. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 70...

  • Page 71: Using The Find Dialog Box

    The Phone Lookup option lets you add a telephone number from the Address list to an entry in another application. For example, you can add your dentist’s telephone number to your dental appointment date in Date Book. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 71...

  • Page 72: Sorting Records

    You can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applications that display lists—in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. Sorting To Do List records 1. Open the application to display the list screen. 2. Tap Show. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 72...

  • Page 73: Sorting Address Book And Memo Pad Records

    To display the list of your memos on your computer as you arranged them manually on your handheld, open Memo Pad in Palm Desktop software click List By, and select Order on Handheld. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 73...

  • Page 74: Making Records Private

    From within any application, draw the Menu command stroke to bring up the Command Bar and tap the padlock icon. 2. From the Current Privacy pick list in the Change Security dialog box, select Hide Records. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 74...

  • Page 75: Displaying Private Records

    You can attach notes to records in all the Organizer applications except Memo Pad. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. 1. Display the entry to which you want to add a note. 2. (Address Book only) Tap Edit. 3. Tap Details. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 75...

  • Page 76: Deleting A Note

    A note icon appears to the right of any item containing a note. To review or edit a note, tap the note icon. Note icon Deleting a note 1. Tap the note icon. 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Yes. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 76...

  • Page 77: Choosing Fonts

    Large bold font 1. Open an application. 2. Tap the Menu icon 3. From the Options menu, select Font. Small Small bold Large Large bold 4. Tap the font style you want. 5. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 77...

  • Page 78: Using Address Book

    Opening Address Book 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Organizer category 3. Select the Address icon Address Book opens to display the list of all your records. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 78...

  • Page 79: Adding And Using Address Book Entries

    Palm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that let you load database files into Address Book on your handheld. See page 39 and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. 1. Open Address Book. 2. Tap New. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 79...
  • Page 80 TIP: To create an entry that always appears at the top of the Address List, begin the Last name or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call.* This entry can contain contact information in case you lose your handheld. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 80...

  • Page 81: Viewing An Address Entry

    Address Book entry displays. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry. 1. In the Address list, tap the entry you want to change. 2. Tap Edit. 3. From the pick list next to any label you want to change, select a new label. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 81...

  • Page 82: Editing Address Book Entries

    Category. Select the category you want to assign to the entry. • Private. Hide the entry when Security is turned on. • Note. Attach a note, such as driving directions, to the entry. 5. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 82...

  • Page 83: Changing Address Book Display

    4. Tap OK. Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens 1. In the Address list or in Address view, tap the Menu icon 2. From the Options menu, select Rename Custom Fields. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 83...
  • Page 84 The names you give the custom fields appear in all entries, at the end of the Address Edit screen. 4. Tap OK in the Rename Custom Fields dialog box. 5. Tap Done. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 84...

  • Page 85: Using Date Book

    Opening Date Book 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Organizer category 3. Select the Date Book icon Date Book opens to today’s schedule. The date appears in the top left corner of the screen. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 85...

  • Page 86: Scheduling Events

    Repeating events, such as a weekly meeting that is held on the same day at the same time each week. • Continuous events, such as a vacation or three-day conference. • All day events, which reflect the default length of the day. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 86...

  • Page 87: Scheduling Timed Events For The Current Date

    If the event is 1-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. Tap the time to display the Set Time dialog box Using Your Zodiac Handheld 87...
  • Page 88 Date Book Preferences. For details, see page 101. Tap to scroll to earlier hours Tap to change hours Tap to change minutes Tap to scroll to later hours 6. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 88...

  • Page 89: Scheduling A Timed Event For Another Date

    1. Select the event date you want (see page 86). 2. Tap New. 3. In the Set Time dialog box, tap No Time. NOTE: You can tap OK instead but make sure nothing is entered for start or end time. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 89...

  • Page 90: Adding Address Book Information To An Event

    2. Tap Details. 3. To change the time, tap the Time box, select a new time, and then tap OK. 4. To change the date, tap the Date box, select a new date, and then tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 90...

  • Page 91: Scheduling Repeating Or Continuous Events

    Changing repeating or continuous events When changes are made to a repeating or continuous event you have the option of applying the change to just the current event, the current event and Using Your Zodiac Handheld 91...
  • Page 92 January 14 to January 15) and apply the change to all occurrences, the new date becomes the start date of the repeating event. Your handheld adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the event. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 92...

  • Page 93: Setting The Alarm

    February 3. The reminder remains onscreen until you turn on your handheld and tap OK to turn off the reminder. 1. Tap the event to which you want to assign an alarm. 2. Tap Details. 3. Check the Alarm box. The default setting, 5 Minutes, appears. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 93...

  • Page 94: Snoozing The Alarm

    5-minute period. Snoozing the alarm 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 dismisses for an additional 5-minute period. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 94...

  • Page 95: Setting Alarm Options

    Alert, Bird, Concerto, Phone, Sci-fi, and Wake Up. • Remind Me. Define how many times the alarm sounds—once, twice, three, five, or ten times. • Play Every. Set how often the alarm sounds—every 1, 5, 10, or 30 minutes. 4. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 95...

  • Page 96: Changing The Date Book View

    Displaying the Week view • Tap the Week view icon Dot indicates untimed event. Previous Next week week Bar indicates earlier event Box indicates event Bar indicates later event Month View icon Tap column to view that day Using Your Zodiac Handheld 96...
  • Page 97 End Time in Date Book Preferences. If you have an event before or after this time span, a bar appears at the top or bottom of that day's column. Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll to the event. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 97...

  • Page 98: Working In Month View

    When a date is selected, move Left to display the previous day and Right to display the next day. • Tap Go To to open the date selector and select a different month. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 98...

  • Page 99: Working In Agenda View

    To Do List. • You can change the category of To Do items shown. From the pick list, select the new category. See the chapter that begins on page 106 more information on To Do items. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 99...

  • Page 100: Spotting Event Conflicts

    In Day or Month view, you can change which events appear in Date Book. In Day view, you can display time bars that highlight event conflicts. 1. In Day view or Month view, tap the Menu icon 2. From the Options menu, select Display Options. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 100...

  • Page 101: Changing The Displayed Start And End Times

    You can change the preferences used for new entries. Preferences include display starting time, display ending time, and alarm characteristics. See page for more information on alarm preferences. 1. In Date Book, tap the Menu icon 2. From the Options menu, select Preferences. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 101...
  • Page 102 Book screens. Repeat the step to set a new end time. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows to scroll up and down. 4. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 102...

  • Page 103: Using Memo Pad

    Opening Memo Pad 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Organizer category 3. Select the Memo Pad icon Memo Pad opens to display the last Memo Pad screen that you viewed. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 103...

  • Page 104: Creating Memos

    4. Tap Done. You can categorize memos and sort them by categories. See the sections that begin on page 67 page 72 for more information. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 104...

  • Page 105: Reviewing Memos

    3. Select one of the following options: • Manual. Sort new memos in the sequence in which you create them. • Alphabetical. Sort new and existing memos in numerical and then alphabetical sequence. 4. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 105...

  • Page 106: Using To Do List

    75). Opening To Do List 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Organizer category 3. Select the To Do List icon To Do List opens to display the category of items you last viewed. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 106...

  • Page 107: Creating To Do List Items

    Phone Lookup option. For more information, see page 4. Tap anywhere onscreen to deselect the To Do List item. TIP: If no To Do List item is currently selected, writing in the Input Area automatically creates a new item. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 107...

  • Page 108: Setting To Do List Priorities

    2. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item. Tap to select priority 3. Tap the Priority number that you want to set. 1 is the most important and 5 is the least important. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 108...

  • Page 109: Checking Off To Do List Items

    Items is turned off have not been deleted. They are still in the memory of your handheld. You must purge completed items to remove them from memory. 3. Check the box on the left side of the item. Completed To Do item Using Your Zodiac Handheld 109...

  • Page 110: Changing Priorities And Due Dates

    TIP: If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Preferences dialog box, you can tap directly on the due date in To Do List to open the pick list shown in step 2. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 110...

  • Page 111: Sorting To Do Items

    Priority, Category. Sort items by priority first, and then category. 3. Tap OK. Setting To Do List preferences You can have To Do List display completed items and their completion dates, as well as due items and their due dates. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 111...
  • Page 112 Show Priorities. Display the item priority to the left of each item in To Do List. • Show Categories. Display the category to which the item is assigned to the right of each item in To Do List. 3. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 112...

  • Page 113: Using Calculator

    Store and retrieve values. • Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations. Opening Calculator 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Organizer category 3. Select the Calculator icon Using Your Zodiac Handheld 113...

  • Page 114: Using The Calculator Buttons

    (or series of calculations); it merely places the value into memory until it is recalled. • Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current calculation. • Clears any value stored in Calculator’s memory. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 114...

  • Page 115: Displaying Recent Calculations

    The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series of calculations and helps you confirm a chain of calculations. 1. In Calculator, tap the Menu icon 2. From the Options menu, select Recent Calculations. 3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 115...

  • Page 116: Setting Preferences

    Graffiti 2 • Network • Owner • Phone • ShortCuts • Sound Opening the Preferences screens 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Prefs category 3. Select the Preferences screen you want to view. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 116...

  • Page 117: Bluetooth

    For additional information about using the Bluetooth features of you handheld visit tapwave.com. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 117...

  • Page 118: Calibration

    If necessary you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to add, modify, or delete configurations. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 118...
  • Page 119 Dialing (modem only). Indicate whether to use Touchtone or Rotary dialing tones. Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing. • Volume (modem only). Indicate how loud you want the dialing tones. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 119...

  • Page 120: Date & Time

    Daylight Savings time for your handheld. These settings are used in all the applications on your handheld which respect the system calendar and clock. The Date & Time Preferences screen includes the following settings: Using Your Zodiac Handheld 120...
  • Page 121 If you’re not sure what time zone you are in, find out what time it is, and select the time zone which shows the correct new time. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 121...

  • Page 122: Formats

    24-hour clock and the starting day of the week is Monday; if you select the United States, time is expressed using a 12- hour clock with an AM or PM suffix and the starting day of the week is Using Your Zodiac Handheld 122...

  • Page 123: General

    (also set on this screen) expires. • Beam Receive. Indicate whether you want to prohibit anyone from beaming information to your handheld. If you disable beaming, it saves a little battery power. By default, Beam Receive is enabled. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 123...

  • Page 124: Graffiti 2

    IP address, as well as create a login script for remote connections. You can use a preset service template for your ISP or dial-in server, and edit, save, and reuse settings. Or you can create your own service template. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 124...
  • Page 125 – Assigned. If you do not want to be prompted for a password during login, tap the Password field and enter your password. “Assigned” appears in Password the field. • Connection. Select a configuration. The list includes the configurations displayed on the Connection Preferences screen. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 125...
  • Page 126 NOTE: MCI customers must enter the calling card number in the Phone # field, and the phone number in the Use Calling Card field. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 126...

  • Page 127: Network Details

    Internet must have a unique identifier—an IP address. This IP address can be either temporary—assigned automatically each time you log on—or permanent. Not all systems require that you enter a DNS number; check with your system administrator to see if it is required. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 127...

  • Page 128: Login Scripts

    You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. See page for more information. 1. With a service template selected in the Network Preferences screen, tap Details. 2. In the Details dialog box, tap Script. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 128...
  • Page 129 (for example, a password or a security code). • End. Identify the last line in the login script. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to complete the login script. 5. Tap OK, and then tap OK in the Details dialog box. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 129...
  • Page 130 For example: \^Includes a caret as part of the string \<Includes a < as part of the string \\Includes a backslash as part of the string Using Your Zodiac Handheld 130...

  • Page 131: Connecting To Your Isp Or Dial-In Service

    Connecting to an ISP requires a third-party application, such as a Web browser or news reader. For information on third- party applications that support TCP/IP, check the Web site tapwave.com. 1. From the Network Preferences screen, tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress messages.

  • Page 132: Phone

    If your phone is enabled and connected, you can test the connection by tapping the Test button. This initiates a simple query of the phone to make sure the connection is working and the correct phone is being used. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 132...

  • Page 133: Shortcut

    ShortCut you want to edit, tap Edit, and then enter your changes. • Delete. Remove a ShortCut. From the ShortCut Preferences screen, tap the ShortCut you want to delete and then tap Delete. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 133...

  • Page 134: Sound

    – Alarm Vibrate. Turn the vibrate option On or Off. When you enable the Alarm Vibrate setting, your handheld vibrates to notify you of alarms. This is useful when you want the Alarm Sound off, but still want to be notified of alarms. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 134...
  • Page 135 – Mute Until. Choose how long you want sounds to remain off. The choices vary based on the current time. – Always Vibrate when Muted. Indicate whether you want to automatically activate the Alarm Vibrate option each time you mute all sound. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 135...

  • Page 136: Synchronizing Data

    Synchronizing Data HotSync technology lets you synchronize—exchange and update—data between your Zodiac handheld and Palm Desktop software or another desktop organizer application such as Microsoft Outlook. The HotSync process automatically synchronizes data between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Changes you make on your handheld or in Palm Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation.
  • Page 137 Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens HotSync Manager. 3. Press the HotSync button on the cradle. HotSync button Using Your Zodiac Handheld 137...

  • Page 138: Selecting Hotsync Setup Options

    Always Available. Add HotSync Manager to the Startup folder and constantly monitors the communication port for synchronization requests from your handheld. With this option, HotSync Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 138...

  • Page 139: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings

    Pad, Photos, and Music, Palm Desktop software includes High Score, System, and Install conduits. The High Score conduit synchronizes the high score database with the Tournament Zone on the Tapwave web site. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti 2 ShortCuts.
  • Page 140 Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is used when you click the Default button in the Custom dialog. 7. Click OK. 8. Repeat steps 4 - 7 to change conduit settings for other applications. 9. Click Done to activate your settings. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 140...

  • Page 141: Ir Hotsync Operations

    Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port. Your computer must also have an installed infrared driver. 1. In the Windows taskbar click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Double-click Infrared. 3. Click the Options tab. 4. Select Enable infrared communication. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 141...
  • Page 142 This port is the simulated port. It is the channel through which the actual infrared communication takes place between your computer and your handheld. 6. Uncheck all other boxes in the Options tab. 7. Click Apply and OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 142...

  • Page 143: Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication

    1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Utilities category 3. Select the HotSync icon 4. Tap Local. 5. From the pick list below the HotSync icon, select IR to a PC/Handheld. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 143...

  • Page 144: Returning To Using The Cradle For Hotsync Operations

    The User Profile feature is designed only for the first-time HotSync operation, before you assign a User ID to a particular handheld. 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. From the Tools menu, choose Users. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 144...

  • Page 145: Using A Profile For The First-Time Hotsync Operation

    4. Select the profile that you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. 5. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a user name to the handheld. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 145...

  • Page 146: Security

    Hide records that you have defined as private, with or without a password. Without a password, private records are hidden until you set Security to display them; with a password, you must enter the password to view the private entries. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 146...

  • Page 147: Masking And Hiding Records

    1. Make sure that the record or records you want to hide are defined as private. To make a record private, select the record, tap Edit, tap Details, and then check the Private box. 2. Press the Home button 3. Select the Utilities category Using Your Zodiac Handheld 147...

  • Page 148: Assigning And Editing Passwords

    If you’ve forgotten your password, you can delete it, see page 150. 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Utilities category 3. Select Security 4. Tap the Password box. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 148...

  • Page 149: Locking Your Handheld

    1. Assign a password, as described on page 148. A password is required before using the Turn Off & Lock option. 2. Tap Lock & Turn Off. The System Lockout dialog box appears. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 149...

  • Page 150: Turning On And Unlocking Your Handheld

    Deleting a forgotten password 1. Press the Home button 2. Select the Utilities category 3. Select Security 4. Tap the password box. 5. Tap Lost Password. 6. A message appears; tap Yes to delete the forgotten password. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 150...

  • Page 151: Using The Attention Manager

    Attention Manager opens immediately when new insistent alarms are posted. Using the Reminder dialog screen The Reminder dialog screen has three buttons for responding to an alarm: • OK: Makes the reminder go away, with no further notification. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 151...

  • Page 152: Setting Alarm Sound Effects

    Remind Me. Specify how many times the alarm repeats before it stops. • Play Every. Set the pause between each time the alarm sounds. For information on setting the alarm volume level and vibrate option, see page 134. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 152...

  • Page 153: Using The Reminders List Screen

    Done closes the Reminders list screen, although the events remain in the application that created them. The Reminders list screen does not appear again, unless you tap the blinking alarm indicator in the menu bar. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 153...

  • Page 154: Subtle Alarms

    Blinking. When there is an item in the list, then the “exclamation point” indicator blinks on and off until you empty the list. Tapping the indicator opens the Attention Manager in list mode, even if there is only one item. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 154...

  • Page 155: Using Expansion Cards

    Using Expansion Cards Zodiac lets you add expansion cards to your handheld. Use expansion cards • Expand your handheld’s storage capacity • Share files with other people • Backup your data IMPORTANT: On your handheld, expansion slot 1 (left) is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) expansion cards.

  • Page 156: Inserting And Removing An Expansion Card

    “Card 1” is used throughout this section. 1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot. NOTE: If the Home screen does not appear, press the Home button and select the card name, such as Card 1. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 156...

  • Page 157: Displaying Information About Applications On An Expansion Card

    4. Tap the card name in the title bar to open the menus. 5. From the App menu, select Info. 6. From the Device pick list, select the card name. The screen displays the size of the applications on the card. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 157...

  • Page 158: Copying An Application From An Expansion Card

    161. Copying an application from an expansion card You can copy applications from an expansion card to any of the following: • Another expansion cards • Your handheld • Your desktop software Using Your Zodiac Handheld 158...

  • Page 159: Beaming Or Sending Applications From An Expansion Card

    2. Press the Home button 3. Select the card name, such as Card 1. 4. Tap the card name in the title bar to open the menus. 5. From the App menu, select Beam or select Send. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 159...

  • Page 160: Deleting Applications From An Expansion Card

    1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot. 2. Press the Home button 3. Select the card name, such as Card 1. 4. Tap your user name in the title bar to open the menus. 5. From the App menu, select Delete. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 160...

  • Page 161: Using Cardinfo

    3. Select the Utilities category 4. Select the CardInfo icon 5. From the Card pick list, select the card name, such as Card 1. The CardInfo screen displays information about the expansion card seated in the expansion slot. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 161...

  • Page 162: Renaming An Expansion Card

    5. Tap Rename. Reformatting an expansion card 1. Open Card Info. 2. Tap the Menu icon 3. From the Card menu, select Format Card. 4. Tap OK. IMPORTANT: Reformatting an expansion card erases all of its data. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 162...

  • Page 163: Beaming And Sending Information

    Beaming and Sending Information Your Zodiac handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS device that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of the handheld, behind the small dark shield.

  • Page 164: Creating A Business Card

    Beaming and Send ing Information Creating a business card For best results while beaming, Zodiac handhelds should be within one foot of each other, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS devices may be different.

  • Page 165: Beaming An Application

    Preferences must be turned on. See page 123 for details. 1. Turn on your handheld. 2. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting handheld to open the Beam Status dialog box. 3. Tap Yes. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 165...

  • Page 166: Sending Information With Bluetooth Communication

    5. Wait for the Discovery Results screen to appear. 6. Select the recipient’s user name from the list. If the name does not appear in the list, and the device is within range, tap Find More. 7. Tap OK. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 166...

  • Page 167: Maintaining Your Handheld

    Maintaining Your Handheld Upgrade information If you already own a Palm OS handheld, Tapwave recommends that you install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new Zodiac handheld into the same folder as your current Palm Desktop software. All of your data is preserved when you install the new version in the same folder as the previous version.

  • Page 168: Upgrading Your Palm Desktop Software

    However, to prevent complications and unexpected results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a unique name. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld as discussed in the next section. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 168...

  • Page 169: Caring For Your Zodiac

    Caring for your Zodiac Caring for your Zodiac Your Zodiac is a delicate portable electronic device and it should be handled with the same care you give to other delicate devices such as a digital camera, cell phone, etc. Please observe the following recommendations: •...

  • Page 170: Frequently Asked Questions

    To perform a soft reset, use the tip of your stylus (or another object without a sharp tip such as an unfolded paper clip) to lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld. Reset button Using Your Zodiac Handheld 170...

  • Page 171: Performing A Hard Reset

    Connection Progress messages. You can also display the Network Log to see all communication between your modem and dial-in server during login. This information can help your ISP or your System Administrator identify where and why the login communication fails. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 171...
  • Page 172 2. From the Options menu, select View Log. 3. Tap the Up and Down arrows of the scroll bar to see the entire Network Log. 4. Tap Done. For additional troubleshooting information, and answers to frequently asked questions, visit tapwave.com. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 172...

  • Page 173: Regulatory Information

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Using Your Zodiac Handheld 173...

  • Page 174: Index

    21 launching from expansion cards 156 volume 21 locating text in 71 Agenda view 99 managing 41 Agenda view icon 99 navigating through 27 alarm clock 61 opening 22 Alarm icon 93 shortcuts for 46 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 174...
  • Page 175 68 playing multi-player games from 60 organizing applications in 43 sending information with 163 renaming 44 setting preferences 117 selecting 41 turning on/off 14 viewing most recent 83 boilerplates. See shortcuts Category command 43 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 175...
  • Page 176 Connection Preferences screen 118 – current dates 62 connection protocol 127 customizing connection software 17 handheld device 116 connections Home screen 43 automatic 117 HotSync Manager 139 – external keyboards 39 Cut command 65 requirements for 11 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 176...
  • Page 177 111 menus 43 day events 86 onscreen keyboard 37 Day view 87 photos 55 setting display options for 100 priorities 108 Daylight Saving option 122 private records 74 defaults 68 song lists 51 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 177...
  • Page 178 86 adjusting volume for 134 types described 85 installing third-party 47 Expand/Collapse icon 24 playing 59 expansion cards General Preferences screen 123 – accessing applications on 156 gestures 36 adding 155 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 178...
  • Page 179 38 HotSync command 139 Internet HotSync connector 19 connecting to 118 HotSync Manager creating login scripts for 128 configuring for infrared devices 143 creating service templates for 125 customizing 139 – IP addresses 127 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 179...
  • Page 180 Music application Mask records setting 74 beaming from 163 mathematical calculator 113 creating song lists for 51 Media category icon 54 removing songs from 52 meetings 85 running 50 – Memo List 104 Music icon 50 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 180...
  • Page 181 Address Book 78 PCs 19 applications 22 system requirements for 11 shortcuts for 46 pen. See stylus Calculator 113 personal information 80 Category View 43 phone book. See Address Book Clock application 61 phone drivers 132 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 181...
  • Page 182 153 purging records 67 Reminders dialog box 151 closing temporarily 154 remote computers 118 remote connections 124 Quick Launch 46 removing. See deleting quick strokes 28 Rename Card command 162 Rename Custom Fields command 83 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 182...
  • Page 183 Show Timed Events option 101 enlarging 24 Show Untimed Events option 101 navigating through 23 Shuffle button 51 replacing backgrounds for 45 silent alarms 93 restrictions for 23 Slide Duration pick list 56 scroll bar slider 27 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 183...
  • Page 184 101 Stroke Lookup screen 30 time formats 61 Stunt Car Extreme 59 time zones 121 stylus 19 replacing 23 timed events changing to untimed 90 stylus channel 19 defined 86 subtle alarms 154 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 184...
  • Page 185 38 Trigger buttons 17 memos 105 troubleshooting 170 menus 43 turning off handheld device 14 onscreen keyboard 37 turning on Zodiac handheld 18 photos 55 priorities 108 private records 74 song lists 51 Using Your Zodiac Handheld 185...
  • Page 186 127 writing strokes setting up 13 demo for 30 starting 15 enabling alternate 124 supported file formats for 39 guidelines for 31 turning off 14 special characters and 34 upgrading 12 – Using Your Zodiac Handheld 186...

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