Page 1 Handbook for the Palm Tungsten ™ ™ Handhelds...
Page 2 Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement. Software Download Available Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from www.palm.com/support/tungstenc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
About This Book ..........1 Chapter 1: Welcome .
Page 4 Contents Symbols and other special characters ....... 30 Graffiti 2 Gestures ..........31 Graffiti 2 ShortCuts .
Page 5 Removing applications ......... . . 69 Removing Palm Desktop software ....... . . 70 Chapter 5: Using Address Book .
Page 6 Options menus ..........124 Chapter 12: Using Palm™ Photos ....... . 125 Viewing photos .
Page 7 Using Palm Photos menus ........
Page 8 Contents Selecting a different service for a given e-mail account ....170 Troubleshooting account access problems ......172 Getting, sending, and managing e-mail .
Page 9 Chapter 15: Using PalmSource Using Web Browser’s features ........273 Web Browser is easy to use .
Page 10 Contents Chapter 16: Using World Clock ........295 Setting the primary location .
Page 11 VPN preferences ..........350 Wi-Fi preferences .
Page 12 Contents...
Page 13: About This Book
This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your Palm™ Tungsten™ C handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that come with it. It describes:...
Page 14 About This Book...
Page 15: Chapter 1: Welcome
Your new Palm™ Tungsten™ C handheld is wirelessly enabled so that you can use it to transmit and receive information over the airwaves. Use your handheld to do the following: Connect to your corporate or personal local area network (LAN) wirelessly with a built-in 802.11b radio, enabling you to read, compose, and send e-mail on...
Page 16: System Requirements
– Windows 98 – Windows ME – Windows 2000 Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software) – Windows XP Home or Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software) Internet Explorer 4.1 50 megabytes (MB) available hard disk space...
Page 17: Finding Information
Finding information For installation information, see the Palm™ Tungsten™ C Read This First that came with your Tungsten C handheld. For information to help you connect to your wireless LAN, see the Wi-Fi Getting Started Guide. For comprehensive information about using your handheld, continue reading this electronic handbook.
Page 18 Chapter 1 Welcome...
Page 19: Chapter 2: Exploring Your Handheld
Your Palm™ Tungsten™ C handheld uses a wireless LAN to help you stay in touch with important information while you are away from your desk. You can stay organized, on time, and up-to-date with daily tasks. Use your new handheld to do...
Page 20: Locating Handheld Components
Green indicator light E-mail Application buttons Select button Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data ® from other Palm OS handhelds, and to perform HotSync operations. See “Using elements of the handheld interface” Chapter 3 and see “Conducting IR HotSync operations”...
Page 21 Turns your handheld on or off. If your handheld is turned Power button off, pressing the power button turns the handheld on and returns you to the last screen you viewed. If your handheld is turned on, pressing the power button turns the unit off.
Page 22: Locating Back Panel Components
Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld Locating back panel components Side channel for cover Speaker Headset jack Expansion card slot Universal connector Reset button Expansion card slot Headset jack Speaker Side channel Connects your handheld to the cradle, which in turn connects to the back of your computer and through the AC adapter to the wall current.
Page 23: Adding An Expansion Card
Adding an expansion card A tiny expansion card (sold separately) increases the variety of tasks you can do and the amount of space you have for storing software and data on your handheld. To insert a card: Insert the card. Push the card in with your thumb.
Page 24: Adjusting The Screen Brightness Level
Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld Slide the card out of the expansion slot. For complete information about working with expansion cards, see Adjusting the screen brightness level The screen brightness makes it easy for you to see the information on your handheld.
Page 25: Chapter 3: Navigating And Entering Data
Using the handheld keyboard Using Graffiti Beaming data from another device that has an infrared port Entering or importing data in Palm™ Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld Tapping Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that gets things done on your handheld.
Page 26: Using The Navigator
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data With your handheld turned on, you can tap the handheld screen to do many operations, such as the following: Open applications Choose menu commands Select options in dialog boxes Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text.
Page 27: Using The Keyboard
To navigate in record screens: Press Up or Down on the navigator to scroll within the current record. Press Right or Left on the navigator to scroll to the previous or next record. (This feature is not available in Address Book.) Press Select on the navigator to return to the list screen.
Page 28 Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Letter and number keys Tab/Brightness Function key CAPS/Find key Letter and number keys: can change the key response from the Keyboard preferences screen. “Keyboard preferences” You can also access international characters using the navigator control. “Accessing international and special characters”...
Page 29: Typing Capital Letters
Typing capital letters The keyboard enables you to capitalize letters in two ways: Use the CAPS key Press and hold the key. This feature works only when the Keyboard preference repeat function is set to Capital. See more information. Accessing international and special characters You can access international and special characters directly from the keyboard or from onscreen keyboards.
Page 30: Using The Function Key
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Press Function When a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards. When a keyboard is open, you can tap the abc, 123, Int’l, or Sym boxes to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard.
Page 31: Using Shortcuts
When you press Function corner, indicating that the next key pressed will use the secondary character or feature set. If you press the Function to the Function lock icon and the function feature remains locked. Pressing Function again unlocks it. Function active icon Using special features In addition to characters, the Function key accesses special features on some of the...
Page 32: Using Elements Of The Handheld Interface
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data To use a ShortCut: Press Function When you press the ShortCut key, the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are in ShortCut mode. Type the ShortCut characters. Using elements of the handheld interface Menu bar and menu commands Check box...
Page 33 These appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of Command buttons application screens. To select a command button, do one of the following: Tap a button to perform a command. Press Select on the navigator to select a button such as OK, Yes, or Done.
Page 34: Using Graffiti 2 Writing To Enter Data
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Displaying online tips Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have about a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using the dialog box, or give you other useful information.
Page 35: Learning Graffiti 2 Concepts
To use the full-screen writing area: Turn on Writing Area Preferences. See for details. Open the application in which you want to use the full-screen writing area. A shaded box appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. Position the cursor where you want the characters to appear. Do any of the following: –...
Page 36 Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data symbol after a down stroke is dependent upon where the down stroke was drawn. The screen is divided into two parts: one for writing lowercase letters and one for writing numbers. Capital letters are formed across the imaginary line that divides the two areas.
Page 37: Graffiti 2 Tips
To delete Graffiti 2 characters: Set the insertion point to the right of the character you want to delete and make the backspace stroke. Backspace Graffiti 2 tips When using Graffiti 2 writing, keep these tips in mind: Accuracy improves when you write large characters. Draw strokes that nearly fill the side of the screen.
Page 38: Graffiti 2 Alphabet
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Graffiti 2 alphabet The Graffiti 2 alphabet consists of the following letters: Draw letters on LEFT side of the screen Letter Strokes Letter Strokes...
Page 39: Capital Letters
Capital letters Graffiti 2 writing automatically capitalizes the first letter of a new record or sentence but you can also write additional capital letters. To write additional capital letters: Draw the same stroke shapes used for a lowercase letter, but write across the middle of the screen.
Page 40: Punctuation Marks
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Punctuation marks With Graffiti 2 writing you can create any punctuation mark that you can enter from a standard keyboard. You can write the period and comma strokes on either side of the screen. You must write other punctuation marks on a designated side of the screen.
Page 41: Accented Characters
Punctuation marks that appear in the following table must be written on the right (number) side of the screen. Draw these marks on RIGHT side of the screen Mark Period Comma Tilde Dash — Plus Asterisk Accented characters When writing letters with accent marks, first write the letter stroke on the left side (or in the center for uppercase letters) of the screen.
Page 42: Symbols And Other Special Characters
Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data Symbols and other special characters You can write symbols and other special characters using the Shift stroke. You can also use the Shift stroke to write punctuation marks. NOTE To write symbols and special characters: Enter the Shift stroke: Shift When Shift is active, an up arrow symbol appears in the lower-right corner of...
Page 43: Graffiti 2 Gestures
Graffiti 2 Gestures Gestures enable you to use editing commands. To use gestures, draw the following strokes on the left (letter) side of the screen: Draw gestures on LEFT side of the screen Gesture Copy Graffiti 2 ShortCuts Graffiti 2 ShortCuts make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy.
Page 44: Beaming Data
IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards and that can read the type of data you’re beaming. You cannot beam data between your Tungsten C handheld and a Palm VIIx NOTE handheld.
Page 45 For best results, handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. The beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different.
Page 46: Using Your Computer Keyboard
Save the data in one of the file formats in the following list, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld.
Page 47: Using File Link
Memo Pad archive (.mpa) Archive formats can be used only with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS handheld or to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
Page 48: Importing Data From A Mac Computer
Address Book archive (*.aba) Text (*.txt) For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help. Importing data from a Mac computer Palm Desktop software can import data from any applications that can export the...
Page 49: Chapter 4: Working With Applications
This chapter explains how to open and switch between applications on your handheld, how to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups. Opening applications You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld or on an expansion card.
Page 50: Other Ways To Open Applications
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your handheld, tap the scroll bar to see all your applications. Other ways to open applications You can also open applications on your handheld in either of the following ways: Press and hold Select on the navigator to open the Applications Launcher.
Page 51: Switching Between Applications
Switching between applications When working with any application, press Home button on your handheld to switch to another application. Your handheld automatically saves your work in the current application and displays it when you return to that application. When you use an expansion card, your handheld creates and displays a new category that matches the name of the expansion card.
Page 52: Changing The Applications Launcher Display
Chapter 4 Working with Applications To categorize an application: Press Home Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function App menu. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category. To create a new category, select Edit Categories from the pick list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then press Function or tap OK to add the category.
Page 53: Copying Applications To Or From An Expansion Card
To change the Applications Launcher display: Press Home Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Preferences. Tap the View By pick list and select List. Press Function To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category: Press Home Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Preferences.
Page 54 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Alternately, press Function App menu. Select Handheld from the Copy From pick list. Select the card name from the Copy To pick list. The Copy To pick list appears only if there are multiple cards available. Tap an application that you want to copy.
Page 55: Selecting Copy Settings
Select Handheld from the Copy To pick list. Tap an application that you want to copy. Tap Copy. Press Function You can also beam applications from expansion cards to your handheld. “Using elements of the handheld interface” Selecting copy settings When using the copy feature, you can set the following: How applications are sorted and listed Whether to copy only the application or both the application and its data files...
Page 56 Chapter 4 Working with Applications To open the menu bar: Open an application (such as Memo Pad). Do one of the following: – Press Function – Tap the inverted title area at the top of the screen. Press Function In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is selected and contains the commands New Memo, Delete Memo, and Beam Memo.
Page 57: Using Menu Commands And The Command Toolbar
Menu commands Most menu commands have an equivalent Command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers. For information on using menu commands, see the next section command toolbar”. Using menu commands and the command toolbar By using the menu commands you can access many functions directly from the keyboard without tapping.
Page 58: Choosing Application Preferences
Chapter 4 Working with Applications To use menu commands: Press Command stroke The Command toolbar opens at the bottom of the screen. The Command toolbar indicates that you are in Command mode. Tap an icon or type the command letter immediately to choose the menu command.
Page 59: Performing Common Tasks
Performing common tasks The tasks described in this section use the term records to refer to an individual item in any of the applications: a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item, Memo Pad memo, Note Pad note, or Expense item. Creating records You can use the following procedure to create a new record in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, and Expense.
Page 60 Chapter 4 Working with Applications Entering text For information on how to enter text using the keyboard on your handheld or the keyboard attached to your computer, see text in Note Pad, see Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to text that you select in an application.
Page 61: Deleting Records
A confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm™ Desktop software, be sure that the check box is selected. If you don’t want to save a copy, tap the check box to deselect it.
Page 62: Purging Records
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Purging records Over time, as you use Date Book, To Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records that have outlived their usefulness. For example, events that occurred months ago remain in the Date Book, and To Do List items that you marked as completed remain in the list, as do Expense items.
Page 63 By default, your handheld includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and user-defined categories, such as Business and Personal. You cannot modify the system-defined categories, but you can rename and delete the user-defined categories. In addition, you can create your own user-defined categories.
Page 64 Chapter 4 Working with Applications To display a category of records: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. In the Date Book Agenda view, the pick list is in the upper right of the NOTE To Do list.
Page 65 Tap New. Enter the name of the new category, and then press Function tap OK. Press Function + Enter You can assign any of your records to the new category. To rename a category: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list. Select Edit Categories.
Page 66: Finding Information
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Press Function You can group the records from two or more categories into one category by giving the categories the same name. For example, if you change the name of the Personal category to Business, all records formerly in the Personal category appear in the Business category.
Page 67 To look up an Address Book record with the navigator: From the Address List screen, press Right on the navigator to display the navigator Quick Look Up line. Press Up or Down on the navigator to select the first letter of the name you want to find.
Page 68 Chapter 4 Working with Applications To use Find: Press Function If you select text in an application before you tap Find, the selected text automatically appears in the Find dialog box. Enter the text that you want to find. Find is not case-sensitive. For example, searching for the name “davidson” also finds “Davidson.”...
Page 69 Begin to spell the last name of the name you want to find. The list scrolls to the first record in the list that starts with the first letter you enter. Continue to spell the name you’re looking for, or when you see the name, tap it.
Page 70: Sorting Lists Of Records
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Tap Who. Tap Lookup. The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data in the Company field. Select the name you want to add, and then tap Add. The name appears in the Attendees screen. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more names.
Page 71 To sort the Note Pad and Memo list manually, tap and drag a note or memo to a new location in the list. To make the list appear in Palm Desktop software as you manually sorted it on your handheld, open the application in Palm Desktop software and click Sort by.
Page 72: Attaching Notes
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Attaching notes In Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, and Expense, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in Date Book, you can attach a note with directions to the location. To attach a note to a record: Display the entry to which you want to add a note.
Page 73: Choosing Fonts
Choosing fonts In many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose small, small bold, large, or large bold fonts in each application that enables you to change font style. Small font Large font To change the font style: Open an application.
Page 74: Receiving Alerts
Chapter 4 Working with Applications Receiving alerts You can receive alerts on your handheld and in Palm Desktop software. Receiving alerts on your handheld When you use certain application settings, your handheld can alert you to any of the following:...
Page 75: Hiding Or Masking Private Records
Receiving alerts from Palm Desktop software You can also set an option to receive Date Book event alerts from Palm Desktop software. The feature is disabled by default, so you must enable it within Palm Desktop software. To enable an event alert from Palm Desktop software: Double-click the Palm Desktop icon.
Page 76: Installing Applications And Files On A Windows Computer
From My Computer or Windows Explorer, select the file(s) or folder that you want to install. Drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the Palm Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop. Palm Quick Install displays a confirmation dialog box that shows whether the files will be installed on your handheld or on an expansion card, and you can choose the user name to which the files will be installed.
Page 77 Expansion cards may also hold files that are not Palm application files. To drag and drop applications or files onto the Palm Quick Install window: Copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
Page 78 Expansion cards may also hold files that are not Palm application files. To use the command buttons in the Palm Quick Install window: Copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
Page 79: Palm Quick Install Tips
When you drag and drop a folder, Palm Quick Install looks at files in the first level of subfolders only; it does not look at folders nested inside the subfolders.
Page 80 On your Mac computer, copy or download the application you want to install into the Add-on folder in your Palm folder. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, select Install Handheld Files. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.
Page 81: Removing Applications
This can happen if the file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Expansion cards may hold applications that use files other than the Palm application files. For your handheld to recognize such a file, you must first launch the associated application at least once.
Page 82: Removing Palm Desktop Software
Press Function Press Function Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. This process removes only the application files. The data in your Users folder remains untouched.
Page 83 Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. From the Easy Install screen, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu. Select the software you want to remove. Click Uninstall. Select the folder that contains your Palm Desktop software files. Click Remove. Restart your computer. Installing and removing applications...
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Page 85: Chapter 5: Using Address Book
Address Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. Use Address Book to do the following: Quickly look up or enter names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information. Enter up to five phone numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, and so on) or e-mail addresses for each name.
Page 86: Creating An Address Book Entry
A record in Address Book is called an entry. You can create entries on your handheld, or you can use Palm™ Desktop software to create entries on your computer and then transfer the entries to your handheld during your next ®...
Page 87: Selecting Types Of Phone Numbers
Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Address Book. The handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of each field (except numeric and e-mail fields). You do not have to use the CAPS key to capitalize the first letter of the name.
Page 88: Changing Address Entry Details
Chapter 5 Using Address Book To select other types of phone numbers in an entry: Tap the entry that you want to change. Tap Edit. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. triangle Select a new label. Changing Address Entry details The Address Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an entry.
Page 89: Making Connections From Address Book
Making connections from Address Book You can use the entries in your Address Book to launch applications that perform tasks such as dialing a phone number or creating an e-mail message. Some of the applications you can launch are included on the Software Essentials CD-ROM that comes with your handheld, and others may be available from third-party developers and are sold separately.
Page 90 Chapter 5 Using Address Book To use Quick Connect from the Address list: Highlight the Address entry to which you want to connect. Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Record menu. Select the method you want to use to connect. Quick Connect initiates the related task.
Page 91 To enable Tap-to-Connect: From the Address list, Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Options menu. Tap Enable Tap-to-Connect. Press Function + Enter You can also configure which application opens when you tap a specific Address record field, and whether to add a prefix to all phone numbers. See earlier in this chapter to learn how to configure these settings.
Page 92: Address Book Menus
Chapter 5 Using Address Book Address Book menus Address Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” The Record and Options menus may differ, depending on whether you’re displaying the Address list screen or the Address view screen.
Page 93: Options Menus
Options menus Address list Preferences Rename Custom Fields About Address Book Address view Determines how Address Book Remember last category: appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, Address Book shows the last category you selected.
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Page 95: Chapter 6: Using Calculator
Calculator enables you to perform basic calculations. Use Calculator to do the following: Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root operations. Store and retrieve values. Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain”...
Page 96: Viewing Recent Calculations
Chapter 6 Using Calculator Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value. If you want to enter a negative number, enter the number first and then press the +/- button. Places the current number in memory. Each new number you enter with the M+ button is added to the total already stored in memory.
Page 97: Using Calculator Menus
Using Calculator menus Using Calculator menus The Calculator menu shown here is for your reference, and the Calculator feature described here is not explained elsewhere in this book. “Using menus” Chapter 4 for information about choosing menu commands. Options menu Shows version information for Calculator.
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Page 99: Chapter 7: Using Card Info
Card Info enables you to review general information about an expansion card. Use Card Info to do the following: Review card contents. Rename a card. Format a card. Reviewing Card Information You can view the card name, type, available storage space, and a summary of its contents.
Page 100: Renaming A Card
Chapter 7 Using Card Info Renaming a card Renaming a card enables you to give an easy-to-recognize name to the card. To rename a card: Press Home Tap the Card Info icon Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function the Card menu. Enter the new name for the card.
Page 101: Managing An Expansion Card
Managing an expansion card When writing data to an expansion card, wait for your handheld to complete the operation before removing the card from the slot. This prevents data corruption or accidental damage to the expansion card. You can install applications to an expansion card after performing an initial HotSync ®...
Page 102 Chapter 7 Using Card Info...
Page 103: Chapter 8: Using Date Book
Date Book enables you to quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date. Use Date Book to do the following: Enter a description of your appointment and assign it to a specific time and date.
Page 104: Scheduling An Event
Chapter 8 Using Date Book Scheduling an event A record in Date Book is called an “event.” An event can be any kind of activity that you associate with a day. You can enter a new event on any of the available time lines.
Page 105 Do one of the following: – Tap the time columns on the right side of the Set Time dialog box to set the Start Time, and then tap the End Time box and tap the time columns to set the End Time. –...
Page 106 Chapter 8 Using Date Book – Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar. Previous year After you locate the date, follow the steps for scheduling an event for the current day.
Page 107: Selecting An Event
Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event. If you create an event and decide later that there is no particular start or end time, you can easily change it to an untimed event. Tap the time of the event in the Date Book screen, tap No Time, and then press Function Selecting an event After you create an event, you can select an event to view its contents, reschedule...
Page 108 Chapter 8 Using Date Book Tap the Alarm check box to select it. The default setting, 5 Minutes, appears. Tap the pick list to select Minutes, Hours, or Days. Select the 5 and enter any number from 0 to 99 (inclusive) as the number of time units.
Page 109: Scheduling Repeating Or Continuous Events
Scheduling repeating or continuous events The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a period of consecutive days. A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually. Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same time of day.
Page 110: Considerations For Repeating Or Continuous Events
Chapter 8 Using Date Book To delete repeating events: Select the record you want to delete. Press Function Select Record, and then select Delete Event. Do one of the following: – Tap Current to delete only the current event item. –...
Page 111: Changing The Date Book View
Changing the Date Book view In addition to displaying the time list for a specific day, you can also display a whole week, a month, an agenda, and the current time. To cycle through Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views: Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to display the next view.
Page 112: Working In Month View
Chapter 8 Using Date Book Tap an event to show a description of the event. Tips for using Week view Keep the following points in mind: To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event.
Page 113: Working In Agenda View
You can control the dots and lines that appear in the Month view. See Options” later in this chapter. Tips for using Month view Keep the following points in mind: Tap a day in the Month view to display that day in the Day view. Tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner, or press Left and Right on the navigator, to move forward or backward a month.
Page 114: Spotting Event Conflicts
Chapter 8 Using Date Book Tap the navigation controls to move forward or backward a day at a time, or to display more events and To Do items. You can also press Up and Down on the navigator to scroll through the events on the selected day, or press Right and Left on the navigator to scroll to the next or previous day.
Page 115: Using Date Book Menus
Using Date Book menus Date Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Record menu Send Event Options menu Chapter 4 for information about choosing menu commands. Opens a dialog box where you can choose how you want to send the selected event to another device.
Page 116 Chapter 8 Using Date Book Display Options Allows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events are displayed. Show Time Bars Compress Day View Month View settings Activates the time bars that appear in the Day view. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts.
Page 117 Preferences Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the Start/End Time time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows Automatically sets an alarm for each new event. The silent Alarm Preset alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours before midnight at the end of the date of the event.
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Page 119: Chapter 9: Using Expense
Log miles traveled for a particular date or expense category. Sort your expenses by date or expense type. Send or export your expense information to popular computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word, using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync ®...
Page 120: Adding Expense Items
Chapter 9 Using Expense Adding expense items A record in Expense is called an item. You can sort your Expense items into categories or add other information that you want to associate with the item. Tap New. Enter the amount of the expense. Tap the Expense type pick list and select a type from the list.
Page 121: Changing The Date Of An Expense Item
Changing the date of an Expense item Initially, Expense items appear with the date on which you enter them. You can change the date associated with any Expense item. To change the date of an Expense item: Tap the Expense item you want to change. Tap the date of the selected item.
Page 122: Customizing The Currency Pick List
Chapter 9 Using Expense Payment Currency Vendor and City Attendees Press Function Customizing the Currency pick list You can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency pick list. To customize the Currency pick list: Tap the Currency pick list in the Receipt Details dialog box, and then select Edit currencies.
Page 123: Changing The Default Currency
Changing the default currency You can select which currency appears by default when you’re entering Expense items. You can override this setting when entering individual expense items. To change your default currency: Open Expense. Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Options menu.
Page 124: Setting Show Options
Chapter 9 Using Expense Enter the name of the country and the symbol that you want to appear in Expense. Press Function dialog box. Press Function If you want to use your custom currency symbol as the default for all Expense NOTE items, select the symbol in the Preferences dialog box.
Page 125: Working With Expense Data On Your Computer
Working with Expense data on your computer After you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your handheld and perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software enables you to do any of the following on your computer. See the Palm Desktop software online Help for details.
Page 126: Record Menu
Chapter 9 Using Expense Record menu Options menu Preferences About Expense Opens the Preferences dialog box, where you can select automatic fill and default currency options. Enables you to select an expense type by Use automatic fill. typing the first letter of an expense type. For example, if you type the letter T, it enters the “Taxi”...
Page 127: Chapter 10: Using Memo Pad
Use Memo Pad to do the following: Send memos to popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you synchronize using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups.
Page 128: Reviewing Memos
Chapter 10 Using Memo Pad To create a new memo: Open Memo Pad. Tap New. In the Memo list screen, you can also begin typing to create a new memo. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins your new memo. If you have a memo open, you can press Command Stroke Enter the text that you want to appear in the memo.
Page 129: Using Memo Pad Menus
Using Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” The Record and Options menus differ, depending on whether you’re displaying the Memo list or an individual memo.
Page 130 Chapter 10 Using Memo Pad...
Page 131: Chapter 11: Using Note Pad
Assign notes to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Exchange notes with other devices that have Note Pad 2.x installed. Use Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync notes into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word, or to send notes as e-mail attachments.
Page 132: Creating A Note
Chapter 11 Using Note Pad Creating a note A record in Note Pad is called a note. You can assign notes to categories and mark them private as described in To create a new note: Tap New. Write the information directly on the handheld screen. Tap the pen selector to select a different pen width, or select the eraser to remove unwanted strokes.
Page 133: Changing Note Pad Color Settings
To review a note: In the Note Pad list, select the note title. You can also select, review, and move between notes with the navigator. “Using the navigator” Review or edit the contents of the note. Press Function Changing Note Pad color settings By default, your notes appear with a white “paper”...
Page 134: Setting An Alarm For A Note
Chapter 11 Using Note Pad Setting an alarm for a note You can set an alarm for a specific time and date to remind you to follow up on a note. To set an alarm for a note: Tap the note to which you want to assign an alarm. Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Options menu.
Page 135: Using Note Pad Menus
When the alarm goes off and the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following: – Press Function reminder and return to the current screen. – Tap Snooze to dismiss the reminder and return to the current screen. An attention indicator blinks in the upper-left corner of the screen to remind you of the pending alarm, and the reminder message appears again in five minutes.
Page 136: Options Menus
Chapter 11 Using Note Pad Send Note Compatibility Options menus Note Pad list Preferences Details About Note Pad Opens a dialog box where you can choose how you want to send the selected note to another device. The options available depend on the software installed on your handheld.
Page 137: Chapter 12: Using Palm™ Photos
Select the Photo icon Viewing photos A record in Palm Photos is called a photo. Photos can be a file that you transfer from your computer, store on an expansion card, or receive from another device. This section covers how to view, manage, and exchange photos that are stored on your handheld or on an expansion card that is seated in the expansion slot.
Page 138: Viewing Photos In Thumbnail View
Chapter 12 Using Palm™ Photos Viewing photos in Thumbnail view Thumbnail view displays miniature versions of your photos so that you can see several photos on the screen at the same time. Use this view to browse through photos or to locate a photo when you don’t know the name of the photo.
Page 139: Viewing A Slide Show
Tap the Album pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album you want to view. Tap and drag divider to resize columns List icon Tap the name of the photo you want to view. You can also browse and select a photo with the navigator. See navigator”...
Page 140: Rotating Photos
Chapter 12 Using Palm™ Photos To adjust the delay between photos during a slide show: Press Function Select Options, and then select Preferences. Tap the pick list and select the delay interval: 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 1 minute.
Page 141: Viewing Photo Information
Viewing photo information The Photo Details dialog box enables you to view information about a photo and to change the photo name, assign it to an album, add a note about the photo, and delete a photo. To review photo information: Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Details.
Page 142: Sorting Photos In List View
Chapter 12 Using Palm™ Photos Sorting photos in List view In List view you can sort photos in ascending or descending order by name or date. To sort photos in List view: Tap a column heading to sort the photos based on that item.
Page 143: Filing Photos In Albums
Filing photos in albums You can organize the photos on your handheld by filing them into different albums. Since each expansion card is viewed as its own album, you cannot file photos stored on an expansion card in albums. To file photos in albums: Tap the Album pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album to which you want to add photos.
Page 144: Renaming Or Deleting An Album
Chapter 12 Using Palm™ Photos To copy photos: Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Copy. Tap the photo(s) you want to copy. A plus sign appears next to the photo(s) you select. You can also select a photo with the navigator. Press Select on the navigator to insert the highlight, press Up, Down, Right, or Left to highlight a specific photo, and then press Select to view the photo.
Page 145 To rename an album: Tap the Album pick list in the upper-right corner. Select Edit Albums. Tap Rename Select the album you want to rename. Tap Rename. Enter the new name. Press Function + Enter Press Function + Enter To delete an album: Tap the Album pick list in the upper-right corner.
Page 146: Beaming Photos
Chapter 12 Using Palm™ Photos Beaming photos The Beam command enables you to beam photos to other devices that are enabled with infrared technology. The receiving device must have an application that can display photos. For instructions on beaming a single photo, see Chapter 3.
Page 147: Deleting Photos
Working with photos on your computer After you take manage photos on your handheld and perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software enables you to do any of the following on your Windows computer. See the Palm Desktop software online Help for details.
Page 148: Using Palm Photos Menus
Transfer photos to other applications using the Send command or Export command, and import data in popular file formats. For information on working with photos on your Mac computer, open the Palm folder, open the Documentation folder, and double-click the Photo and Audio Readme file.
Page 149: Chapter 13: Using To Do List
To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. Use To Do List for the following: Make a quick and convenient list of things to do. Assign a priority level to each task. Assign a due date for any or all of your To Do List items.
Page 150: Creating List Items
Chapter 13 Using To Do List Creating list items A To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an item. To create a To Do List item: Do one of the following: –...
Page 151: Checking Off A To Do List Item
To set the priority of a To Do List item: Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item. Select the Priority number that you want to set (1 is most important). Checking off a To Do List item You can check off a To Do List item to indicate that you’ve completed it.
Page 152: Changing To Do List Item Details
Chapter 13 Using To Do List Changing To Do List item details The To Do Item Details dialog box enables you to change settings for individual items. To display the To Do Item Details dialog box: Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change. You can also select an item with the navigator.
Page 153: Setting To Do Preferences
Press Function If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Show options dialog box, you can tap directly on the due date in the To Do List to open the pick list shown in step 2. Setting To Do preferences The To Do Preferences dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List and of To Do items in the Date Book Agenda view.
Page 154: Using To Do List Menus
Chapter 13 Using To Do List Show Priorities Show Categories Press Function Using To Do List menus To Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus”...
Page 155: Chapter 14: Using Palm™ Versamail™ Personal E-Mail Software
VersaMail application. The VersaMail application version 2.5 is the newest offering in the line of Palm™ personal e-mail software applications. Formerly known as MultiMail the VersaMail 2.5 application contains new features that make sending and receiving e-mail messages and managing e-mail accounts easier than ever.
Page 156: Getting Started With The Versamail Application
Upgrading a MultiMail/VersaMail database If you have previously used a Palm personal e-mail application such as MultiMail SE or MultiMail Deluxe, or used version 2.0 of the VersaMail application, you can upgrade your e-mail database for use with the VersaMail 2.5 application.
Page 157: Setting Up And Managing E-Mail Accounts
Setting up and managing e-mail accounts With the VersaMail application, you can access e-mail accounts from providers such as Earthlink or Yahoo. You may also access your corporate e-mail with the appropriate mail server configuration. See later in this chapter for more information. You can add up to eight e-mail accounts on your handheld by setting up a connection to an e-mail service provider or synchronizing to a desktop e-mail application.
Page 158: Network E-Mail Account Prerequisites
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Network e-mail account prerequisites Before you can set up a network e-mail account, you must do the following: Establish the e-mail account with an e-mail service provider. Common providers include Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Earthlink and Prodigy.
Page 159 Using an ISP If you are setting up a new e-mail account and have a well-known ISP such as Earthlink or Mindspring, many of the required settings during the account setup are automatically configured. For other ISPs, you need the following information: The protocol used for incoming mail, such as POP or IMAP The name of the incoming mail server The name of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server...
Page 160 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software “Creating a network e-mail account” your username, password, protocol, and incoming and outgoing server settings when you set up your corporate e-mail account. With a corporate e-mail account, you can access the following types of mail servers,...
Page 161: Creating A Network E-Mail Account
Creating a network e-mail account You create a new account in Account Setup, which guides you through the process. To create a network e-mail account: Press Function Tap New. Enter the following: Account Name Mail Service Protocol If the VersaMail application knows the protocol for the mail service you selected, it displays the correct protocol.
Page 162 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Entering the account username and password In the next part of the VersaMail Account Setup, you enter the username and password for this account. The VersaMail 2.5 application provides strong128-bit AES encryption for your password.
Page 163 Enter the name of your incoming (POP) mail server, such as pop.mail.yahoo.com. If the VersaMail application knows the incoming mail server name based on the mail service you selected, the correct server name is displayed. Enter the name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server, such as smtp.mail.yahoo.com.
Page 164 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Setting mail retrieval options for a POP or IMAP account The next VersaMail Setup screen displays different options depending on whether your mail service uses a POP or an IMAP protocol. To set mail retrieval server options for a POP or IMAP account:...
Page 165 POP accounts Tap Next. Setting outgoing mail options Outgoing mail options are the same for POP and IMAP accounts. To set outgoing mail options: (Optional) Do any of the following: Enter the name you want to appear on your outgoing Display Name messages, such as “Joe Smith.”...
Page 166 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Adding a signature If you want, you can add a signature to each e-mail message you send. For example, you can enter your name and telephone number so that they appear on each message you send.
Page 167: Creating A Synchronize-Only Account
Tap Done, or press Function Testing your new account After you finish setting up a new e-mail account, the Inbox of the account you just created is displayed. You can test whether the e-mail account is set up and working properly by tapping Get Mail.
Page 168 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Do the following: Account Name Mail Service Protocol If the VersaMail application knows the protocol for the mail service you selected, it displays the correct protocol. On the same screen, select the Synchronize Only Account check box.
Page 169 Entering the account username and password In the next part of the VersaMail Account Setup, you enter the username and password for this account. The VersaMail 2.5 application provides strong 128-bit AES encryption for your password. To enter the account username and password: Enter the username you use to access your e-mail.
Page 170 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Enter the name of your incoming (POP) mail server, such as pop.mail.yahoo.com. If the VersaMail application knows the incoming mail server name based on the mail service you selected, the correct server name is displayed.
Page 171 Setting mail retrieval options for a POP or IMAP account The next VersaMail Setup screen displays different options, depending on whether your mail service uses a POP or an IMAP protocol. To set mail retrieval server options for a POP or IMAP account: (Optional) Select any of the following: The POP protocol does not support retrieval of unread NOTE...
Page 172 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Maximum Message Size POP accounts Tap Next. Setting outgoing mail options Outgoing mail options are the same for POP and IMAP accounts. To set outgoing mail options: (Optional) Enter or select any of the following:...
Page 173 Tap Next. Adding a signature If you want, you can add a signature to each e-mail message you send. For example, you can enter your name and telephone number so that they appear on each message you send. To add a personal signature: Tap the Attach Signature to messages check box, and then enter the text of the signature.
Page 174 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Setting advanced outgoing mail options You can set additional outgoing mail options. To set advanced outgoing mail options: (Optional) Select either of the following: Port Number Authentication Tap Done, or press Function...
Page 175: Editing E-Mail Accounts
Editing e-mail accounts From time to time, you may need to edit information about one of the e-mail accounts you set up. To select the account to edit: Press Function Select Accounts. Select Account Setup. Tap the name of the account to edit, and then tap Edit. To edit an account: On the Account Setup screen, change any of the following: Account Name...
Page 176 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Changing the account username and password In the next part of the VersaMail Account Setup, you can change the username and/or password for this account. The VersaMail 2.5 application provides strong encryption for your password.
Page 177 If the VersaMail application knows the incoming mail server name based on the mail service you selected, the correct server name is displayed. (Optional) Enter the new or correct name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server, such as smtp.mail.yahoo.com. If the VersaMail application knows the outgoing mail server name based on the mail service you selected, the correct server name is displayed.
Page 178 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Delete messages on server Leave mail on server (POP account only) Port Number Use Secure Connection Maximum Message Size POP accounts Tap Next. To delete messages on your provider’s mail server when...
Page 179 Editing outgoing mail options Outgoing mail options are the same for POP and IMAP accounts. To edit outgoing mail options: (Optional) Change any of the following: Enter the name you want to appear on your outgoing messages, Display Name such as “Joe Smith.” Enter the e-mail address that you want recipients to see and Reply To Address...
Page 180 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Editing a signature If you added a signature to the e-mail messages you send, you can edit the signature. For example, you can change your name or the telephone number that appears in each message you send.
Page 181: Deleting An E-Mail Account
Authentication Tap OK, or press Function Deleting an e-mail account When you delete an account in the VersaMail application, the account is removed from your handheld. The account still exists on the server. For example, deleting your Yahoo account from the VersaMail application deletes only the account from your handheld.
Page 182: Selecting A Different Service For A Given E-Mail Account
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Select Account Setup. Tap the name of the account you want to delete, and then tap Delete. Tap Yes in the Delete Confirmation dialog box to delete the account and all associated e-mail messages.
Page 183 has GPRS coverage, you may want to switch your My Earthlink account to the service called Earthlink GPRS, which connects to a GPRS service using a Bluetooth card product (sold separately) inserted into your handheld’s expansion card slot. To set up a service for a given e-mail account (different from the default service for your handheld): From the Inbox of the account you want to switch, tap Get Mail.
Page 184: Troubleshooting Account Access Problems
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap OK (alternately, press Function Function disconnected and the new connection is initiated. The VersaMail application sends and checks for any new e-mail using the new connection. When you exit the VersaMail application, the new service disconnects. When you...
Page 185: Getting E-Mail
Getting e-mail You can get e-mail subjects only—the message size, author, and subject—or you can get entire messages immediately. If you choose to get message subjects only and want to read a full message, you can get more of the message. If you choose to get the entire message, the body text of the message will be downloaded up to the maximum message size you select.
Page 186 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Getting e-mail by subject or getting the entire message When you get e-mail messages, you can choose to get the subject only or to get the entire message. You can also use the Details dialog box to select options for getting unread e-mail only, downloading attachments, using filters, and more.
Page 187: Auto Get Mail With Notification
(Optional) If you are retrieving mail using a VPN connection, you may be asked to enter the username and password you use to log in to the VPN. If so, enter the username and password. See information. The Getting Messages dialog box shows updates as your e-mail is downloaded. When the Getting Messages dialog box disappears, another dialog box appears and displays the number of new e-mail messages.
Page 188 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software during an auto get. To retrieve messages that do not conform to filter criteria, perform a manual get with all filters turned off. If auto get is occurring and you turn your handheld off or the connection to your e-mail service provider is disconnected, the auto get fails.
Page 189 Select the Get mail automatically check box. Set schedule options: Tap the Every pick list and select the time interval, from Interval 15 minutes to 12 hours. See mail” later in this chapter for information on setting the interval. Tap the Start Time box, tap to enter the start time hour and Start Time minute, and tap to enter AM or PM.
Page 190 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Alternately, if you have configured an e-mail account to synchronize messages between your handheld and your desktop, you can perform a HotSync operation after setting up a scheduled auto get to ensure that only new messages will be retrieved during auto get.
Page 191 Setting notification options You can turn the notification sound on or off to notify you when new e-mail arrives. You can choose from a variety of sounds, such as birds, bumble bees, or simply an alarm. To set notification options: In the Inbox or on another folder screen, tap the Menu icon Tap Options.
Page 192 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Making your handheld buzz or blink when you get new e-mail In addition to setting a notification sound, you can also choose to have your handheld’s indicator light blink or to have your handheld vibrate when you receive new e-mail.
Page 193 Viewing and using the Reminders screen Your handheld displays a Reminders screen that shows summary information about new e-mail messages and alerts from other applications, such as alerts to remind you of Date Book appointments. To view the Reminders screen: Tap the blinking asterisk Tap the check box to remove a single...
Page 194 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software If auto get discovers new messages but then fails for any reason, a notification appears on the Reminders screen, displaying the account name and an error message. You can tap the error message or open the VersaMail application to that account for more detailed information on the failed auto get.
Page 195 Resource issues with auto get mail If you use the auto get mail feature, you should be aware of the following potential resource constraints: If you set the auto get interval for more frequently than once per Decreased battery life hour, you may drain your handheld’s battery charge more quickly, and thus need to recharge the battery more frequently.
Page 196 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Reading e-mail To read e-mail, tap the e-mail message in the Inbox or the folder where the message is located. Alternately, you can use the navigator for one-hand message viewing. To read a message using the navigator:...
Page 197 Plain text and HTML e-mail By default, the VersaMail application is set to receive mail in HTML format. This means that any e-mail messages sent as HTML will be displayed on your handheld with basic HTML formatting intact, including the following: Boldface Italics Underlining...
Page 198 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Viewing other folders When you get new e-mail, it appears in the account’s Inbox folder. You can move an e-mail message from one folder to another and then view it in the destination folder.
Page 199 To change the sort order: Tap Display. Tap the Sort by pick list, and then tap the column name. Tap Descend or Ascend to change the sort order. Tap OK. To select a one-line or two-line view: Tap Display. Tap the Show pick list, and then tap the view you want. Tap OK.
Page 200 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To display or hide a column in a folder’s list view: Tap Display. Tap the check box for each column that you want to show. The column options will change depending on whether you choose a one-line or a two-line view.
Page 201 Tap the Size pick list and select the font size you want. Tap the Style pick list and select the font style you want. Tap OK. To select colors for read and unread mail: Tap Display. Tap the Unread pick list, and then tap the color you want to use to display unread messages.
Page 202 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To change the size of a column in the folder’s list view: Changing column size is available for one-line message view only. NOTE Tap and hold the stylus on the column divider.
Page 203 Tap the Size pick list and select the font size you want. Tap the Style pick list and select the font style you want. Tap OK. Moving e-mail between folders You can move one or more e-mail messages between folders. To move one e-mail message: Tap the folders pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then tap the folder name, or press Up or Down to move to the folder you want, and the press...
Page 204 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Press Right on the navigator to open the Message menu, press Down to move to the Move To option, and then press Select to select this option. Alternately, tap the icon to the left of the message, and then tap Move To from the pop-up menu.
Page 205 To move multiple e-mail messages: Tap the folder that contains the e-mail messages you want to move. Select the messages by tapping to the left of each message icon. To select a group of adjacent messages, drag the stylus to the left of the message icons.
Page 206: Creating And Editing Mail Folders
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Creating and editing mail folders You can also create new folders so that you can store e-mail messages by subject, person, or project. The VersaMail application has certain existing folders, such as Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, and Trash.
Page 207: Creating And Sending New E-Mail
the check box if you also want to rename the folder on the server. When finished, tap OK, or press Function POP accounts POP accounts – To delete a folder, tap the folder name from the list on the screen, and then tap Delete.
Page 208 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Addressing a message by typing the address You can address a message by entering the complete address. To enter the address: On the New Message screen, tap or navigate to the To field and enter the address, and then tap Done.
Page 209 Alternately, on the New Message screen, tap To and enter the address on the Recipient List screen, and then tap Done. Use the shortcut buttons at the bottom of the screen for quick address entry. For multiple recipients, type a semicolon (;) or tap the semicolon button at the bottom of the screen, and then type a space between recipient names.
Page 210 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software On the Address Lookup screen, tap the address you want, and then tap Add. (Optional) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each address you want to add. To enter an address in the cc: or bcc: field, tap the field name and follow the steps given for the To field.
Page 211 Turning Smart Addressing on or off You can turn Smart Addressing on or off in VersaMail Preferences. By default, Smart Addressing is turned on. To turn Smart Addressing on or off in VersaMail Preferences: In the Inbox, press Command Alternately, in the Inbox, press Function then tap Preferences.
Page 212 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap the area below the Subject line and enter the text of your e-mail. To access the editing features available on the Edit menu, press Function capitalized for you. (Optional) Tap the Options menu and select Add Attachments (alternately, press Command later in this chapter.
Page 213 To select automatic send retry: Tap Yes on the dialog box notifying you that manual send has failed. Automatic send retry is not supported for VPN or SSL connections, or for NOTE accounts for which your ISP requires you to log in to the mail server before sending mail.
Page 214 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Modifying messages in the Outbox A message in the Outbox waiting for the next automatic send retry can be edited, moved, or deleted. However, if you edit the message, you will need to perform a manual send in order to send the message.
Page 215 Attaching a personal signature You can include a personal signature, such as your name, e-mail address, and telephone number, with each e-mail you send. To create a personal signature: Press Command + R. Alternately, press Function Preferences. Tap Signature. Tap the Attach Signature check box to select it. Enter your signature information.
Page 216 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Press Command Alternately, tap the Forward button. Tap the word To. On the Recipient List screen, enter or look up the recipient address. See the procedure for creating new e-mail earlier in this chapter for more information on addressing messages.
Page 217 Replying to e-mail You can reply to an e-mail message as you are reading it, or start the reply when viewing messages in the folders list view. To reply to an e-mail message that you are reading: Tap the message you want to reply to. Tap Reply, or press Command In the Reply Options dialog box, select options for replying to the sender only or to all e-mail recipients, and for including original message text.
Page 218 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To reply to an e-mail message from the folders list: On the message screen, tap the folder name in the upper-left corner to open the message menu, and then press Right on the navigator to move to and open the Options menu.
Page 219: Working With Urls
Working with URLs You can tap a URL in a received message to view the web page or file associated with the URL. Tapping the URL opens PalmSource or file. You can also tap an embedded e-mail address to open a new message screen with the address in the To field.
Page 220 GIF, MP3, and AAC files. This is a Palm OS ® application that you can install and run on your handheld. This is a file that works with specific Palm OS applications. later in this chapter for information. “Saving attachments...
Page 221 To download an attachment: In the Inbox, tap the message with the attachment. A paper clip icon appears on the message’s icon if the message has an attachment that has been downloaded. Paper clip icon indicates downloaded attachment If you choose to get messages by subject only, you must tap More for each downloaded message in order to view the body of the e-mail message plus any attachments, up to the maximum message size.
Page 222 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Your options for working with a downloaded attachment vary according to the file type. Type Viewable file: text, Word doc, To Do task, HTML, graphic, and so on Palm OS application or database file (.prc or .pdb)
Page 223 To determine if a message has an attachment or multiple attachments that exceed the maximum message size: In the Inbox, tap the message title. If the message plus attachments exceeds the maximum message size, the More button appears on the Message screen. In the case of multiple attachments, if some of the attachments were downloaded completely, you see both the red paper clip icon (indicating fully downloaded attachments) and the More button (indicating incompletely downloaded attachments).
Page 224 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To download multiple attachments whose total size exceeds the maximum message size: Tap the red paper clip icon. Select one of the following: – To return to the Message screen, tap Cancel.
Page 225 On the Attachments screen, tap Save To Card. Tap OK. Attaching files from a handheld application You can attach files on your handheld to e-mail messages you send. For example, you can attach files from the various handheld applications, such as any Date Book appointment (.vcs), To Do List tasks (.vcs), or text memos (.txt).
Page 226 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap the Type pick list and select the file type. All files of the selected type appear in the Type box. For example, if you select Appointments (vCal), tap Date Book to see a list of appointments from a particular date that you can attach, or tap To Do to see To Do List tasks.
Page 227 Attaching files from an expansion card If you have purchased an expansion card and have saved files to the card, you can attach files from the card to an e-mail message you are sending. The types of files you can attach from an expansion card include the following: Word docs HTML files JPEG and GIF graphics files...
Page 228 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap the Type pick list and select the file type. Only file types that correspond to the types of files on the card will be displayed on the list. For example, if the card contains only Word docs and Address Book entries, only the file types “doc”...
Page 229: Deleting Messages
Forwarding an attachment You can include an attachment on any message you forward, up to the maximum message size. To forward a message with an attachment: Tap the folders pick list and select the folder that contains the e-mail. Tap the e-mail message to display it. Tap the Forward button, or press Command Tap the word To.
Page 230 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Alternately, you can tap the message icon next to a selected e-mail message and then tap Delete, or press Function select Delete. Tap OK, or press Function (Optional) Tap Also delete message(s) on server if you want to delete the message from the server now.
Page 231 Tap the Folder pick list and select the folder that contains the messages you want to delete. Tap the Older than pick list, and then tap One Week, One Month, or Choose Date. If you tap Choose Date, you can select a date from the calendar. Tap a date to select it, or tap Today Tap Delete.
Page 232: Emptying The Trash
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Emptying the trash Deleted e-mail accumulates in the Trash folder and takes up space on your handheld. To increase memory, you should empty the trash regularly. If you want to automatically empty the trash, you can set a preference to empty the trash immediately or empty any e-mail older than a certain number of days.
Page 233: Marking Messages As Read Or Unread
To have the trash emptied automatically: Press Command Alternately, press Function Preferences. Tap Advanced. By default, Auto-Empty Mail from Trash is selected, and the time interval is set at Older Than 1 Week. Tap the pick list, and select how often you want the e-mail messages automatically emptied from the trash.
Page 234 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap Mark Read or tap Mark Unread. To mark multiple messages, tap the bullets next to the messages you want, press Function Unread. For IMAP accounts only: Tap Handheld to mark the messages as read or unread on your handheld.
Page 235: Setting Preferences For Getting And Deleting E-Mail
Tap Cancel if you want the messages marked during the next HotSync operation or the next time you connect to the server. Because POP servers do not support the read or unread message NOTE feature, the message is in bold or regular typeface for POP accounts on the handheld, but you can’t connect with the server to change the message state.
Page 236: Adding Or Updating An Address Book Entry Directly From A Message
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Download Attachments Receive Format Signature Adding or updating an Address Book entry directly from a message You can add or update an e-mail address in the Address Book directly from the body of a received e-mail message.
Page 237: Synchronizing E-Mail Between The Handheld And The Desktop
Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, Lotus Notes, Outlook Express, or any other e-mail clients that use MAPI. This chapter describes the following: Starting the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit Configuring and activating accounts in the HotSync Manager Synchronizing e-mail on the handheld with a desktop e-mail application...
Page 238: Configuring An Account In Hotsync Manager
Configuring an account in HotSync Manager Before synchronizing an e-mail account, you configure the account’s settings in the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit. The settings have to be specified only once unless you need to make changes. To start Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit Click the HotSync Manager icon Select Custom.
Page 239: Setting Synchronization Options And Account Settings
Setting synchronization options and account settings Next, you must configure each e-mail account’s general synchronization settings. For example, if you created an Earthlink e-mail account on the handheld and want to synchronize that with the desktop, set the synchronization options for the Earthlink account.
Page 240 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Click the Mail Client pick list and select the desktop e-mail application you will use to synchronize the selected account with your handheld. For each application, additional setup information is displayed in the Setup Notes box.
Page 241 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop Mail Client Action Direct POP Select this option to synchronize an account by connecting connection to directly with a POP server. You must enter the information about server the server in the VersaMail application on your handheld when you create the e-mail account to access the server.
Page 242 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Mail Client Direct IMAP connection to server Other e-mail applications A profile contains configuration information, such as the location of NOTE incoming e-mail, your personal address book, and other information services that you can use. The profile may be MS Exchange Settings, your name, or something different.
Page 243 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop Under the account name, click Advanced Sync Options. Enter the synchronization options you want: Enter the maximum message size from 1 to 2048KB. If the Maximum message size message exceeds the maximum size, the conduit truncates (KB) the message.
Page 244 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Synchronize unread mail only Download attachments Send e-mail from Outbox Synchronize incoming e-mail (Optional) If you chose Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, or Direct IMAP as your mail client, click Folder Synchronization Options.
Page 245 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop Set folder synchronization options as follows: Click the name of the folder you want. Click in the Synchronize column to the right of the folder name. Click the arrow to open the drop-down list, and click Yes or No to synchronize the folder or not.
Page 246 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To set handheld synchronization settings: Under the selected account name, click the plus sign to the left of Handheld Settings. Click plus sign Click Account Information...
Page 247 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop If you are using an account that is already configured on your handheld, the account information will already be entered. If not, enter the following: You do not need to fill in these fields if the account is a synchronize-only NOTE account and the mail client is not Direct POP or Direct IMAP .
Page 248 Click the Save icon Account information screens Two screens in the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit provide summary information on your accounts: The Account Overview screen indicates whether the account is active; whether the account has been synchronized and, if so, the last synchronization date; the The default is 110 for POP and 143 for IMAP servers.
Page 249 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop mail client for this account; and whether the mail client and/or the incoming mail server has been changed since the last HotSync operation. The Handheld Settings Overview screen lists the server protocol, display name, e-mail address, incoming and outgoing mail server addresses, and whether APOP or ESMTP authentication is required.
Page 250 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit shortcuts You can use the icons in the toolbar to perform certain tasks quickly, such as saving account configuration settings. Icon Action Save account settings. Saves any changes you have made to an account.
Page 251 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop Configuring Microsoft Outlook You can synchronize Microsoft Outlook 97/98/2000/XP with a VersaMail e-mail account, but you must set Microsoft Outlook as the default e-mail handler. You must check your username and password. To configure Microsoft Outlook: In the Control Panel, click Internet Options.
Page 252: Converting Attached Files
DataViz format on the handheld when you perform a HotSync operation. You can then read and edit the file in Documents To Go on the handheld. In the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit, you can turn off DataViz Documents To Go plug-ins or select other plug-ins.
Page 253 Select VersaMail in the Conduit list. Click Change. Click Attachment Conversion. Plug-in types are listed in the left column. If the plug-in is selected, the right column shows the name of the company supplying the plug-in. If a plug-in is not selected, the right column reads Not Selected.
Page 254: Synchronizing An Account
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Do one of the following: Item To deselect a plug-in To select a plug-in To change the company supplying a plug-in of a particular type Click save. Synchronizing an account To synchronize accounts, you must set the HotSync action for the VersaMail application in the HotSync Manager.
Page 255 Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop Select VersaMail in the Conduit list. Click Change. Select one of the following: Select this option to include active accounts in the next Synchronize Active Accounts HotSync operation. For an account to be synchronized, you must have selected the option Check this box to synchronize this mail account when you perform a HotSync operation.
Page 256: Using Ssl With The Conduit
When you set up an e-mail account, you can choose to use a secure connection (Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL) for sending and receiving e-mail messages. The Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit supports SSL when synchronizing with an e-mail account only if that account uses one of the following desktop e-mail...
Page 257: Managing Mail Filters
Adding ESMTP to an account Setting advanced account options Cutting and copying text from an e-mail message for use in other applications Using the command bar Viewing e-mail header details Backing up your mail databases Synchronizing IMAP folders wirelessly Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Viewing the wireless coverage indicator The section ends with a summary of the VersaMail application navigator controls and keyboard shortcuts.
Page 258 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software If you create a filter, only messages that meet the filter criteria are IMPORTANT downloaded to your handheld. You do not see any other messages that have been sent to you, even in your Inbox. To avoid this, you must set up two filters as described in the following procedure.
Page 259 to [Sales].” When you use this filter to sort incoming e-mail, any e-mail containing sales meeting in the subject line is filed in the Sales folder. Select the message header field with the information To pick list contained in the edit line: To, From, Subject, cc, Date, Size. For example, you might select Date to download only messages that are less than a certain number of days old.
Page 260 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Turning filters on and off By default, a filter that is turned on or selected affects all subsequent downloads of e-mail until you deselect it. More than one filter can be in effect at once. Before you download e-mail, be sure to turn on the filters you want and turn off those you don’t want.
Page 261: Managing Mail Settings
Editing or deleting a filter You can edit a filter to change its name or the criteria in the filter. To edit or delete a filter: Press Function Select Options, and then select Filters. Tap the name of the filter. Do one of the following: –...
Page 262 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap the Account pick list, and then tap Edit Accounts. Tap the name of the account whose settings you want to manage, and then tap OK. To change the protocol type: On the Server Settings screen, tap the Protocol pick list, and then tap POP or IMAP.
Page 263 Tap the Password box, and enter a new password in the Password Entry dialog box. The VersaMail 2.5 application provides strong 128-bit AES encryption for your password. Tap OK, or press Function To set a default service for this account (different from the default service for your handheld): On the Server Settings screen, tap the Always Connect Using check box.
Page 264 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To change e-mail address/mail server settings: On the Server Settings screen, tap Details. Tap the Options pick list and select Address/Servers. Edit any of the following: Email address Incoming mail server Outgoing mail...
Page 265 To change incoming mail server settings: On the Server Settings screen, tap Details. Tap the Options pick list and select Incoming Mail. Select or enter either of the following: For IMAP accounts, retrieves unread e-mail only. To get all Get unread mail ONLY e-mail and not just unread e-mail, deselect Get unread mail ONLY.
Page 266 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To set additional incoming mail options: On the Server Settings screen, tap Details. Tap the Options pick list and select Advanced Incoming. The incoming mail options are different depending on the connection type you selected and the server protocol—POP or IMAP.
Page 267 If you are using the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit and have an IMAP account, you must configure the outgoing mail settings to send mail.
Page 268 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Tap OK, or press Function To set additional outgoing mail options: On the Server Settings screen, tap Details. Tap the Options pick list and select Advanced Outgoing. + Enter...
Page 269: Adding Apop To An Account
Set additional options for outgoing e-mail: Port Number My server requires authentication (ESMTP) Tap OK twice, or press Function Adding APOP to an account To encrypt your username and password when they are traveling over the network, some services require APOP to work properly, while others do not work properly if APOP is used.
Page 270 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Select Mail Servers. Tap the Account pick list and select Edit Accounts. Tap the name of the account you want to change, and then tap OK. On the Server Settings screen, tap Details.
Page 271: Adding Esmtp To An Account
Adding ESMTP to an account Some services require ESMTP authentication to validate your username and password on an SMTP server. If you aren’t sure if your ISP or web e-mail provider supports ESMTP, check with your e-mail provider. To edit an account and add ESMTP: In your Inbox or on another folder screen, press Function Select Options.
Page 272: Setting Advanced Account Preferences
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software Select the My server requires authentication (ESMTP) check box if the outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication. Check with your system administrator before selecting this option. If you select this option, username and password fields appear.
Page 273: Other Applications
Select any of the following preferences: Enable Smart Addressing Auto-Empty Mail from Trash Timeout Auto-Disconnect Disconnect on Exit Modem Wait Cutting and copying text from an e-mail message for use in other applications You can copy any text from an e-mail message, either from one you have composed or have read or from an attachment you have downloaded and opened (such as a Word doc), for use elsewhere in the VersaMail application or in another application.
Page 274: Using The Command Bar
Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software To copy and paste text from an e-mail message: Select the text by dragging the stylus over it. Press Command To paste the text elsewhere in the VersaMail application or in another...
Page 275: Changing E-Mail Header Details
View Reading a message Composing a message Reading or composing a message “Using menu commands” bar. Changing e-mail header details When viewing a message in any folder, you can change the view of the message header. The e-mail header options are as follows: Short header: (Subj field).
Page 276 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software – Size of message including any attachments (Size field) – Recipient’s name or e-mail address (To field) Full header shows sender, subject, date, size, and recipient information You can also switch between a short header and a full header for a message you are composing.
Page 277: Backing Up Mail Databases
Backing up mail databases In most cases your e-mail is on your server, so you do not need to back up your e-mail database from your handheld. If you want to make sure you have a current copy of all your e-mail, you can back up all the e-mail databases from the handheld.
Page 278 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software If there is a folder on the mail server but you need to create it on your handheld, “Creating and editing mail folders” to select the Also create on server check box as described in that section. After creating the folder, continue with the following procedures for synchronizing IMAP folders.
Page 279 To wirelessly synchronize handheld/mail server IMAP folders from the Options menu: In your Inbox or on another folder screen of an IMAP e-mail account, press Function + Menu Select Options. Select Sync IMAP Folders (alternately, press Command From the pick list, select the folders you want to synchronize either by tapping the folder name or by using the navigator, as shown in the following table.
Page 280: Using Secure Sockets Layer (Ssl)
If you set up an account that uses an SSL connection on Outlook, Outlook Express, or Eudora, then SSL is supported in the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit when you synchronize with that account as well. You cannot use auto get mail with notification or scheduled sending retry of NOTE e-mail with accounts that use an SSL connection.
Page 281: Five-Way Navigation In The Versamail Application
Five-way navigation in the VersaMail application The following table summarizes the controls for the five-way navigator on your handheld that are specific to the VersaMail application. See Chapter 3 for general navigator information. View Main List (Inbox or other folder list) Compose New Message...
Page 282 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software View Read Message When you return to the list view (Inbox or other folder) after viewing a message, the message you were viewing may or may not be selected in the list, according to...
Page 283: Keyboard Shortcuts In The Versamail Application
Keyboard shortcuts in the VersaMail application The following table summarizes the keyboard shortcuts specific to the VersaMail application. See To use a keyboard shortcut: Press Command Press the letter of the shortcut. ShortCut Press & hold Mail Get & Send Chapter 3 for general keyboard shortcut information.
Page 284 Chapter 14 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software...
Page 285: Chapter 15: Using Palmsource
PalmSource do the following: Visit web pages. Change your home page. Bookmark your favorite sites. Using Web Browser’s features Web Browser is fast and has a number of features that make it easy to use. The browser is secure and has an informative tips that help you effectively access the web.
Page 286: Web Browser Is Secure
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser If you set the option to display web pages already in memory, you are on occasion likely to see a web page with a banner that says something like, “This content is X days old.” This banner informs you that instead of connecting to the Internet, Web Browser is displaying a page from memory.
Page 287: Getting Help In Web Browser
You can perform other actions by tapping items in menus. Like other Palm OS applications, when you press Function by the menu bar. Menu bar Menu items Getting help in Web Browser Help is available in the following locations: The link on the Web Browser home page.
Page 288: Opening Web Browser
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Opening Web Browser Web Browser can be opened using the Web button or the Web icon. To open Web Browser: Press the Web application button Browser may take a moment to load the first page. Press Home When you open Web Browser, you immediately go to the home page.
Page 289: Following A Link
Tap Go. During the short delay while the new page is downloaded, the title bar displays information about the download process. Following a link Many web pages contain links, which are text or pictures that when clicked, take you to another web page or to another part of the same page. Like many other web browsers, Web Browser highlights these links by underlining them.
Page 290: Going To Your Home Page
To download a file by following a link from a web page: Tap the link. When you download a Palm OS application (PRC) or Palm OS database (PDB), your handheld recognizes the file and installs it. If a warning message appears asking you to confirm the file you want to download, and the file is the one you want, press Function tap OK.
Page 291: Stopping The Download Process
If the file has to be handed off to another application (such as Address Book), you see a dialog box that prompts you to accept the file transfer. The progress information in the title bar tells you how much data has been downloaded to your handheld.
Page 292: Viewing Information About A Web Page
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser You can also view old content instead of accessing the Internet. (See Connecting Preferences” download the latest content from the Internet by refreshing the page. Tap Refresh icon Viewing information about a web page Because of the limited space on the handheld screen, Web Browser doesn’t display the current web address (URL) all the time.
Page 293: Adding A Bookmark
Adding a bookmark If you would like to visit the current page again, add a bookmark to the Bookmark list. To add a bookmark for the current page: Press Function Tap Bookmark URL in the Page menu. (Optional) Change the bookmark name, URL, or category. Press Function You can also add a bookmark by going to the Web Content dialog box, tapping Bookmarks, and then tapping Add.
Page 294: Editing Information About A Bookmark
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Editing information about a bookmark You can edit the name and URL of a bookmark, and change its category. To edit information about a bookmark: Tap the Web Content icon Tap Bookmarks. Tap the name of the bookmark you want to edit. Tap Edit.
Page 295: Saving Pages
Saving pages Although Web Browser keeps a History list of all the pages you visited recently, it doesn’t keep items in the list indefinitely. If you want to save a page (such as a travel itinerary or Internet order receipt) indefinitely, create a saved page. A saved page is a copy of the page.
Page 296: Editing Information About A Saved Page
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Tap the name of the saved page you want to open. Tap Go. Editing information about a saved page You can edit the name of a saved page and change its category. To edit information about a saved page: Tap the Web Content icon Tap Saved Pages.
Page 297: Copying Text From A Page To Another Application
Copying text from a page to another application To copy the text of a web page into another application, use Copy Page. Copy Page doesn’t copy images, only text. To copy text from a page: Press Function Tap Edit, and then select Copy Page. You can then paste the copied page into another application, such as Memo Pad.
Page 298: Finding Web Pages You Recently Visited
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Enter text and tap find. Text is highlighted. Finding web pages you recently visited Using the Back and Forward icons to browse through the pages you recently visited, one page at a time, can be tedious. Instead, use the History list to view a list of the pages you visited and go directly to any page in that list.
Page 299: Setting General Preferences
Setting General Preferences The General Preferences options enable you to customize your home page, starting page, what is loaded, and your History List memory. This section provides details about each of these preferences. Changing your home page You can change your home page to any web address. Your home page opens when you tap the Home icon To change your home page: Press Command Stroke...
Page 300 Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Tap the Start with pick list and select either Last Page or Home Page. Press Function Enabling or disabling image download Images in web pages can be very large. You can make web pages download faster by removing images.
Page 301 Select or deselect the Enable JavaScript check box. When the box is checked, JavaScript is enabled. Press Function + Enter Changing the size of the History list cache memory Storing pages in the History List enables you to retrieve pages quickly without downloading.
Page 302: Setting Connecting Preferences
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Clearing the History list removes all record of your recent browsing IMPORTANT history. If you need to remember the location of a page you recently visited, create a bookmark or a saved page for that page before clearing the History list. To clear the History list: Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function...
Page 303: Setting Privacy Preferences
Change the options. Ask before connecting Offer old content if available Use Proxy Server Press Function Setting Privacy Preferences The Privacy Preferences options enable you to automatically fill out forms and enable or disable cookies. This section provides details about each of these preferences.
Page 304 Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser In the Autofill text fields check box, do one of the following: – To turn off autofill, tap to remove the checkmark. – To turn on autofill, tap to select it. Press Function Enabling or disabling cookies Some web sites store information in a small text file, called a “cookie.”...
Page 305: Finding The Web Browser Version Number
– To accept cookies, tap to select it. – Press Function Finding the Web Browser version number Web Browser may use specialized Palm OS applications to help it display web content. Some of these applications may only be compatible with a particular version of Web Browser.
Page 306: Page Menu
Chapter 15 Using PalmSource ® Web Browser Page menu Bookmark URL History Info Options menu Bigger Text / Smaller Text About Web Browser Bookmarks the current page. Opens the History list, where you can view the sites you most recently accessed. Opens the Web Page Info dialog box, enabling you to view the name, URL, and size of the current web page.
Page 307: Chapter 16: Using World Clock
World Clock enables you to view the current time and date in multiple locations and to set an alarm. Use World Clock to do the following: View the current time and date in three locations. Open a preferences screen where you can set the time and date for all the applications on your handheld.
Page 308 Chapter 16 Using World Clock The following procedures show you how to set the Location and Date & Time from within World Clock. See setting these preferences. To set the location: Tap the primary location pick list. Primary location pick list Tap the location you want to use as the primary location.
Page 309: Choosing A Different Primary Location
To set the time: Tap Set Date & Time. Tap the Set Time box. Tap to set time Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour. Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrows to change them. Press Function Press Function Choosing a different primary location...
Page 310: Setting The Secondary Locations
Chapter 16 Using World Clock Setting the secondary locations The secondary locations display the date and time in two locations other than the primary location. You can use the secondary locations to view the time in places to which you travel or you need to contact people. The date and time in the secondary locations are based on the Date &...
Page 311 (Optional) Tap the Time Zone box and select a time zone. Press Function + Enter Press Function + Enter To set Daylight Saving options: From the Edit Location dialog box, tap the This location observes Daylight Saving Time check box to select it. Tap the Start box.
Page 312: Modifying A Location
Chapter 16 Using World Clock Modifying a Location If you add a location and later realize you did not use the correct settings, you can modify the location. To modify a Location: Tap a Location pick list. Select Edit List. Select the location you want to modify.
Page 313: Setting An Alarm
Setting an alarm In addition to setting and displaying the Date & Time, World Clock also provides a convenient travel alarm feature. You can set an alarm to sound during the next 24-hour period. To set an alarm: Tap the box next to the Alarm icon Tap the time columns to set the hour and minute.
Page 314: Using World Clock Menus
Chapter 16 Using World Clock Using World Clock menus World Clock menus are shown here for your reference, and World Clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Options menu Display Options Alarm Preferences About World Clock...
Page 315: Chapter 17: Performing Hotsync
Palm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your handheld and Palm Desktop software. You can then either place your handheld in the cradle/ cable attached to your computer or use your wireless local area network (LAN) to synchronize data.
Page 316 Determines the speed at which data is transferred between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
Page 317: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings
For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a conduit. By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between the handheld and Palm Desktop software. In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason...
Page 318 Chapter 17 Performing HotSync ® handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it. In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, and Palm conduits, as well as conduits for the VersaMail backs up the system information stored on your handheld, including ShortCuts.
Page 319 Click Done to activate your settings. To customize HotSync application settings on a Mac computer: Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate username.
Page 320: Conducting Network Hotsync Operations
Chapter 17 Performing HotSync ® Conducting network HotSync operations When you use the network HotSync technology, you can take advantage of the wireless LAN connectivity available in many environments. Network HotSync technology enables you to perform a network HotSync operation using an 802.11b radio.
Page 321: Performing A Wireless Network Hotsync Operation
After you prepare your computer and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a wireless network HotSync operation. You must install the Palm Desktop software that came with your IMPORTANT Palm™ Tungsten™ C handheld before you attempt a network HotSync operation.
Page 322 Chapter 17 Performing HotSync ® To perform a wireless network HotSync operation: Press Home Tap the HotSync icon Tap Network, and then tap the HotSync icon. Setting up your handheld during the first HotSync operation If you did not perform a cradle/cable HotSync operation, you must set up your network connection from your handheld.
Page 323 Tap Next. Perform one of the following: – If your PCs was found on your wireless LAN, select your PC and tap next. Tap Done and you are ready to perform a HotSync operation. – If your PC was not found, you will need to manually add your PC using your IP address or the name of your PC.
Page 324: Performing Cradle/Cable Hotsync Operations
The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm Desktop software. If you have not installed this software, see the Palm™ Tungsten™ C Read This First installation guide for instructions.
Page 325 Place your handheld in the cradle/cable. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then choose Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop software, which automatically opens the HotSync Manager.
Page 326: Performing A Direct Hotsync Operation: Mac Computer
Adds a username to your handheld. Creates a folder for the username in the Users folder inside the Palm folder inside the current Mac user’s Documents folder. For example, if you entered Jane Garcia as your username, a folder called Jane Garcia is created in the Users folder.
Page 327 The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm Desktop software. See the Palm™ Tungsten™ C Read This First installation guide if you have not installed this software. To perform a local HotSync operation on a Mac computer: Place your handheld in the HotSync cradle/cable.
Page 328 The HotSync Progress dialog box appears, followed by the Select User dialog box. In the Select User dialog box, select the username you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears, and synchronization begins.
Page 329: Conducting Ir Hotsync Operations
Conducting IR HotSync operations You can use the infrared (IR) port on your handheld to perform HotSync operations. When you perform an IR HotSync operation, you don’t need your cradle/cable. However, you must have a computer that’s equipped with an IR port and that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standards.
Page 330 Double-click the HotSync Manager icon In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled. Click the Connection Settings tab. Select the On check box next to IR Port. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Operations in the Palm folder. Shown with Mac OS X...
Page 331: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation
Performing an IR HotSync operation After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, it’s easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an IR HotSync operation: Press Home Tap the HotSync icon Tap Local. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to PC/Handheld. Position the IR port of your handheld within a couple of inches of the infrared port of your computer.
Page 332: Using File Link
Memo Pad archive (*.mpa) Address Book archive (*.aba) Text (*.txt) For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help. The File Link feature is not available in Palm Desktop software for Mac. NOTE...
Page 333: Creating A User Profile
Creating a user profile A user profile enables you to install the same set of data onto multiple Palm OS handhelds before each handheld is individualized with a specific username and data file. A handheld that is preconfigured with a user profile can be given to anyone because the handheld is not yet identified by a unique username.
Page 334: Performing The First Hotsync Operation With A User Profile
Select the profile from the User list, and create the data for the profile (for example, a company phone list). To create a user profile on a Mac computer: Open Palm Desktop software. From the User pop-up menu, select Edit Users. Click New Profile.
Page 335 Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a username to the handheld.
Page 336: Chapter 17: Performing Hotsync ® Operations
Chapter 17 Performing HotSync ® Operations...
Page 337: Chapter 18: Setting Preferences For Your Handheld
Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Preferences enable you to customize the configuration options on your handheld. The options are grouped into three categories: General, Communication, and Personal. Each category provides access to a list of relevant Preferences screens. Use Preferences to do the following: Access the General Preferences screens to customize any of the following settings: Set the location, date, and time.
Page 338: Setting General Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Wi-Fi Access the Personal Preferences screens to customize any of the following settings: Buttons Color Theme Owner Security ShortCuts Setting General Preferences The General Preferences category enables you to access screens where you can modify Date &...
Page 339: Date And Time Preferences
Date and Time preferences The Date and Time Preferences screen enables you to set the date, time, time zone. When you select a time zone that supports daylight savings, your handheld automatically makes the time change on the appropriate date. To set the time zone: Tap the Location pick list.
Page 340: Digitizer Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To set the time: Tap the Set Time box. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour. Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrows to change the numbers. Press Function Digitizer preferences The Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen.
Page 341 To set the country default: Tap the Preset to pick list and select a country. Time, date, week start, and numbers formats The Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The time format that you select appears in all applications on your handheld. To select the time, date, week start, and numbers format: Tap the Time pick list and select a format.
Page 342: Graffiti 2 Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Graffiti 2 Preferences The Graffiti 2 Preferences screen enables you select an alternate stroke shape for specific characters. To select alternate strokes: From the General Preferences list, select Graffiti 2. Tap the letter you want to change. Tap the check box to activate the alternate stroke.
Page 343 To set key clicking: Tap check box to enable or disable key clicking. To set key press-and-hold functionality: Tap the Press and hold key pick list, and select the function. Remapping keys Keys can be remapped from their default function to any of the keys or buttons available on the handheld, including the Function keys.
Page 344: Power Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Tap Remap. You can choose to remap the key and the Function + key combination. Tap Save. Press Function Power preferences The Power preferences screen enables you to set the automatic shutoff interval, and the Beam Receive feature.
Page 345 If you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing the information on the screen, you should increase the time setting of the automatic shutoff feature. VPN only supports an Auto-off delay of 30 seconds. IMPORTANT To set the Auto-off delay: Tap the Auto-off After pick list.
Page 346: Sounds And Alerts Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Beam Receive You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It also results in a slight saving of battery power. To change the Beam Receive setting: Tap the Beam Receive pick list and select On or Off.
Page 347: Writing Area Preferences
Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level. Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level. The Game Sound setting works only with games that are programmed to respond to this setting. Older games typically do not respond to this setting. Alarm Vibrate and indicator light settings You can set alarms in Date Book, Note Pad and World Clock to remind you of important meetings or notes.
Page 348: Setting Communication Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To turn Writing Area Preferences on and off: From the General Preferences list, select Writing Area. Tap On or Off. If you selected On in the previous step, select the Show penstrokes check box to display penstrokes while writing, or deselect this check box to hide penstrokes.
Page 349: Connection Preferences
From the Communication Preferences list, select the name of the Preferences screen you want to view. You can also press Left, Right, Up, and Down on the navigator to highlight a Preferences screen name and then press Select on the navigator to open that Preferences screen.
Page 350 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld IR to PC connection The following example shows you how to edit the IR to PC/Handheld connection to adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit other connections or settings or create a custom connection. You can use the IR to PC/Handheld connection to perform a remote IR HotSync operation.
Page 351: Network Preferences
TCP/IP enables you to connect to your service provider or dial-in server with NOTE applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site www.palm.com/support/globalsupport that take advantage of TCP/IP . Selecting a service Use the Service setting to select the service template for your service provider or for a dial-in server.
Page 352 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To select a service: Tap the Service pick list. Select the predefined service template you want to use. Entering a username The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log in to your service provider or your dial-in server.
Page 353 If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password. To enter a password: Tap the Password box. Enter the password you use to log in to your server. Tap here Press Function + Enter The Password field is updated to display the word “Assigned.”...
Page 354 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To enter your server phone number: Tap the Phone field. Enter the phone number for your service provider or dial-in server. If you need to enter a prefix or disable call waiting, skip to those procedures. Otherwise, press Function Entering a prefix A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside...
Page 355 To disable call waiting: Tap the Disable call waiting check box to select it. Select this box if you need to disable call waiting Enter the code to disable call waiting on the Disable call waiting line. Each telephone company assigns a code to disable call waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you.
Page 356 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld It’s a good idea to add at least three commas before your calling card number to compensate for the cue delay. Press Function Connecting to your service After you set your Connection and Network preferences, establishing a connection to your service provider or to your company’s network (dial-in server) is easy.
Page 357 To add connection details: Tap the service field. Tap Details. Idle timeout The Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before dropping the connection with your service provider or dial-in server when you switch out of a TCP/IP application. To set the Idle timeout: Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options: Waits one minute for you to open another application before it...
Page 358 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Defining primary and secondary DNS The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host computers into IP addresses. When you enter a DNS number (or IP address) you are identifying a specific server that handles the translation services.
Page 359 To identify dynamic IP addressing: Tap the IP Address check box to select it. To enter a permanent IP address: Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below the check box. Tap the space to the left of the first period, and then enter the first section of the IP address.
Page 360 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld You can create login scripts from the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the Details dialog box in Network Preferences. You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. NOTE Creating a login script on your handheld You can create login scripts by selecting commands from the Command pick list in...
Page 361 Called properly from a login script Able to return control to a login script after it terminates Created using a development environment that supports Palm OS such as Metrowerks CodeWarrior for Palm Platform. For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send e-mail to Palm Developer Support at devsupp@palm.com...
Page 362: Vpn Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Deleting a service template There is only one way to delete a service template: use the Delete command from the Service menu. To delete a service template: Tap the Service pick list. Select the service template you want to delete. Press Command Stroke Alternately, press Function Service Menu.
Page 363 If your corporate network requires the use of a VPN account, contact IMPORTANT your network administrator for setup information. The VPN Preferences allows you to setup and manage your VPN account on your handheld. This section describes how to configure and setup your account so that it is used for all future network connections.
Page 364 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Fill out the information required by each screen. When you are finished, your VPN service is enabled and the account active. When VPN is enabled, the selected account is used for all future connections. To edit your VPN account or add a new account: Tap VPN pick list and select Enable.
Page 365 Perform on of the following: – Select the account and tap Edit to edit the current account. – Tap Add to add a new account Follow the instructions to add a VPN account or edit your current VPN account. When you are finished, your VPN service is enabled and the account is active with the new settings.
Page 366 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Make a Wi-Fi connection using the Wi-Fi preferences screen or an Internet application, such as Palm A signing-in screen should appear indicating that you are connecting to your VPN account. Check your connection by pressing Command stroke lock icon appears in the radio signal strength indicator.
Page 367: Wi-Fi Preferences
Wi-Fi preferences The Wi-Fi Preferences screen allows you to configure your 802.11b network settings and view network status. Your Tungsten C handheld operates in the Industry Scientific and IMPORTANT Medical band (ISM). Not all countries support all channels in the ISM band. Because the regulations for wireless communication vary between countries, the Tungsten C handheld is only certified for use in the country where it was originally sold.
Page 368 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To view Wi-Fi information: Tap Info. When you are disconnected from the network, the Wi-Fi Info screen shows only the MAC address. Conserving battery power You can extend your battery power by selecting the Conserve power option. This option dynamically adjusts the coverage area and polling rate to use less power.
Page 369 To add or edit an infrastructure access point Wi-Fi network: Tap Wi-Fi in the Preferences main screen. Tap the Network pick list and select Edit Networks. Perform one of the following: – Select a network and tap Edit. – Tap Add. Edit or add the information.
Page 370 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Select Access Point (infrastructure). Tap Advanced. Tap the IP Address or DNS Server pick list and select Manual. Select Access Point Tap Advanced Select Manual...
Page 371 Add the addresses and press Function You can also choose to use a short preamble by selecting the Use short preamble check box. To add or edit a peer-to-peer (ad-hoc) Wi-Fi network: Tap Wi-Fi in the Preferences main screen. Tap the Network pick list and select Edit Networks. Perform one of the following: –...
Page 372 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Edit or add the information. If you are adding WEP encryption, see Tap Details. Tap the connection type pick list and select Peer-to-peer (ad-hoc). Tap the Channel pick list and select the channel number. “WEP Encryption”...
Page 373 Perform one of the following: – Press Function + Enter DNS addresses automatically retrieved. – Tap Advanced to manually set your IP or DNS address. Tap IP Address or DNS Server pick list, and select Manual. Enter the addresses and press Function You can also choose to use a short preamble by selecting the Use short preamble check box.
Page 374 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the standard 802.11b security protoco8. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 40-bit keys are commonly called 64-bit, and 104-bit keys are commonly called 128-bit because the other 24 bits are automatically assigned.
Page 375 Tap Key Type pick list and select a WEP key type. The following WEP key types are available: Creates a 10-digit hexadecimal number. 40-bit hex Creates a five-character string. 40-bit ASCII Creates a variable-length string. 40-bit passphase Creates a 26-digit hexadecimal number. 104-bit hex Creates a 13-character string.
Page 376: Setting Personal Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Enter the WEP key. If the Four keys check box is selected, you enter four keys. One key Tap the Key Index pick list and select an index number if you selected the Four keys check box.
Page 377: Buttons Preferences
From the Personal Preferences list, select the name of the Preferences screen you want to view. You can also press Left, Right, Up, and Down on the navigator to highlight a Preferences screen name and then press Select on the navigator to open that Preferences screen.
Page 378: Color Theme Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld HotSync Buttons Preferences The Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate various applications with the HotSync button on the cradle/cable and the HotSync button on an optional modem accessory. Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons dialog box become effective immediately;...
Page 379: Owner Preferences
To select a color theme: Select a theme. The new colors immediately appear on the screen. You can scroll through the various color selections until you find the one you want to use. Press Function Owner preferences The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information that you want to associate with your handheld.
Page 380: Security Preferences
Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To unlock the Owner Preferences screen: Tap Unlock. Enter the password that you defined in the Security Preferences screen. Press Function Security preferences Your handheld comes with a security feature so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you want to protect.
Page 381 To assign a password: Tap the Password box. Enter a password. Enter a hint to help you remember your password if you forget it. This is optional. Enter a quick password. This is optional. Press Function + Enter Enter the same password a second time, and press Function tap OK.
Page 382 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Do one of the following: – To change the password, hint, or quick password, enter the new information, and press Function – To remove the password, tap Unassign. Masking your password entry Masking your password entry secures your password against accidental viewing by another person.
Page 383 Setting the quick password delay time limit You can set a quick password delay time limit to accommodate your personal preference. After the delay limit has been reached, you must enter the full password. For more information about the quick password, see deleting a password”...
Page 384 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To set your handheld to lock when you turn it off: Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box. Enter your password. Select On power off. Press Function Turn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change. NOTE To set your handheld to lock at a preset time: Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box.
Page 385 Select At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set the time. Select At a preset time Press Function + Enter Turn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change. NOTE To set your handheld to lock after a period of inactivity: Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box.
Page 386 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Enter the inactive period, and then select Minute(s) or Hour(s) from the pick list. Press Function You need to turn off and then turn on your handheld before this change is NOTE enabled. If you lock your handheld, you must enter the exact password to IMPORTANT reactivate your handheld.
Page 387 If you are not locked out of your handheld and you forgot your password, your handheld displays a hint, if you entered one, to help you remember the password. If you are still unable to remember the password, you can delete it from your handheld.
Page 388 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Masked records appear as gray placeholders in the same position they would appear if they were not masked, and are marked with a lock icon. Hidden records disappear completely from the screen. If you define a password for your handheld, you must enter it to display private records.
Page 389 To display all private records: Do one of the following: – Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Show Private Records. – If you do not have a password, hidden and masked records become visible. If you have a password, the Show Private Records dialog box appears. Go to step 2.
Page 390 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Hiding or masking your private records automatically You can set your handheld to automatically hide or mask your private records when any one of the following occur: When you turn off the power At a time you specify After a period of inactivity you specify To hide or mask your records when you turn your handheld off:...
Page 391 Select On power off. Select On power off Press Function + Enter Turn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change. NOTE To automatically hide or mask records at a preset time: Select Automatic. Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide Public Records.
Page 392 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Select At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set the time. Press Function Turn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change. NOTE To automatically hide or mask your records after a period of inactivity: Select Automatic.
Page 393 Select After a preset delay. Enter the inactive period, and then select Minute(s) or Hour(s) from the pick list. Press Function + Enter Turn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change. NOTE Encrypting your data You can encrypt selected data whenever your handheld locks. The more applications and data that are selected, the longer the encryption process.
Page 394 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Select the applications whose data you want to encrypt. If you want to encrypt only private records, select Encrypt private records only. Tap the Encryption type pick list and select a type. Press Function Using security shortcuts You can create shortcuts to activate certain security features, such as locking the handheld or masking private records.
Page 395: Shortcuts Preferences
To create and activate security shortcuts: Press Function Select Shortcuts from the Options pick list. Tap the check box for the security shortcut you want to activate. If you want to change the current character, tap and drag the stylus to select the character, and type the new character.
Page 396 Chapter 18 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Select the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. You may want to add a space (space character) after the last word in your ShortCut text.
Page 397: Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld
This appendix provides information on the following: Taking proper care of your handheld Prolonging battery life Resetting your handheld Removing and installing your SIM card Caring for your handheld Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.
Page 398: Battery Considerations
Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld Battery considerations Please note the following considerations for the battery in your handheld: Under normal conditions, you can keep your handheld battery charged by placing it in the cradle between 15 to 30 minutes each day. You can conserve battery life by changing the Auto-off setting that automatically turns the handheld off after a period of inactivity and by selecting the Conserve power option in the Wi-Fi preferences.
Page 399: Performing A Hard Reset
(or similar object without a sharp tip), to gently press and release the reset button. Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button. When a message appears on the handheld screen warning that you are about to erase all the data stored on your handheld, do one of the following: –...
Page 400 To restore your data from a Windows computer after a hard reset: Click the HotSync icon the taskbar). You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm™ Desktop software menu bar. From the HotSync Manager menu, select Custom. Select the appropriate username from the list.
Page 401 To restore your data from a Mac computer after a hard reset: Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate username. Select an application from the list.
Page 402 Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld...
Page 403: Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
This handbook The Palm™ Tungsten™ C Read This First guide that came with your handheld The Readme file located in the folder where you installed the Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows computer or on your installation CD for Mac users...
Page 404: Software Installation Problems
Delete all temporary files. Run ScanDisk (or another disk verification tool) on your computer. Uninstall and then reinstall Palm Desktop software. Try the following: Disable any virus-scanning software on your computer. Quit any open applications. Make sure your computer has at least 50MB of disk space available.
Page 405: Operating Problems
HotSync Make sure the power outlet is active and the HotSync cradle is properly plugged in. If the battery does not hold a charge, return your handheld to an authorized Palm service center. Operating problems “Installing Chapter .
Page 406 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions I get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. My handheld keeps turning itself off. My handheld is not making any sounds. My handheld’s indicator light is not blinking when alarms occur. My handheld does not vibrate when alarms occur.
Page 407: Tapping And Writing Problems
Tapping and writing problems Problem When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature. When I tap the buttons nothing happens. When I press Function Menu , or tap the Menu bar nothing happens. I can’t get my handheld to recognize my handwriting.
Page 408 Memo Preferences setting. Make sure that Sort by is set to Manual. If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then perform a HotSync operation, the memos on your handheld still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting.
Page 409: Hotsync Problems
Make sure the HotSync cradle is connected securely. On a Windows computer try these steps: Check the Windows system tray to make sure the HotSync Manager is running. If it is not, open Palm Desktop software. Make sure you selected Local USB or Local Serial, as appropriate, from the HotSync Manager menu.
Page 410 America Online, that uses the serial port you selected in the Setup dialog box. Make a backup copy of your Palm Desktop data, and then reinstall Palm Desktop software. Try each of these in turn: Make sure your handheld is seated in the cradle/cable correctly.
Page 411 Controls tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder and then click the Connection Settings tab. Make sure the port selection matches the port where your HotSync cradle/cable is attached.
Page 412 Check the battery power of your handheld. Recharge the internal battery. Try each of these in turn: Make a copy of your Palm folder. Uninstall, and then reinstall, Palm Desktop software. Turn on your handheld and press Home HotSync icon , and then tap Local.
Page 413 Try each of these in turn: If you have performed a HotSync operation successfully but you cannot find the data from your handheld on Palm Desktop software, check to see that you have the correct user name selected for viewing data.
Page 414: Beaming Problems
NOTE the Palm VIIx handheld. Try each of these in turn: If you are beaming to another Palm handheld, confirm that your handheld and the other handheld are between ten centimeters (approximately 4") and one meter (approximately 39") apart and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles.
Page 415: Recharging Problems
Recharging problems Problem When I place my handheld in the cradle, the indicator light does not go on. Solution Try each of these in turn: Confirm that your handheld is firmly connected to the cradle/cable. Confirm that your recharger cable is properly connected to the cradle/cable.
Page 416: Security Problems
Then you can follow these steps to restore your private entries: Use the Palm Desktop software and the cradle or infrared communication to synchronize your data. Tap Forgotten Password in Security to remove the password and delete all private records.
Page 417 Most corporate networks have security policies that require special setup procedures. Contact your IT administrator for information. The Palm VPN client is based on the PPTP protocol. Third party software solutions are available if your corporation requires an IPSec client. See www.palm.com/support/tungstenc...
Page 418: E-Mail Problems
Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions E-mail problems Problem I am having problems accessing my account. I am having difficulty sending and receiving e-mail using a synchronize-only account. Solution Occasionally you may experience problems using an e-mail account after you set it up. Be sure to follow the account setup procedures.
Page 419: Technical Support
Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been written for NOTE Palm OS handhelds. Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party applications. If you are having a problem with a third- party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software.
Page 420 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions...
Page 421: Appendix C: Wi-Fi Frequencies
Palm™ Tungsten™ C handhelds operate in the Industry Scientific and Medical band (ISM). The ISM band is an internationally recognized band for radio LANs which operates in the 2.4 Ghz range. There are 14 allocated channels within this band. Not all countries support all channels in the ISM band. Because the regulations for wireless communication vary between countries, the Tungsten C handheld is only certified for use in the country where it was originally sold.
Page 422 Appendix C Wi-Fi Frequencies...
Page 423: Product Regulatory And Safety Information
The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy (SAR) In order to comply with FCC RF exposure safety guidelines, users MUST use a Palm brand body- worn accessory during body-worn operation. Use of accessories not provided by Palm or that have not been tested for RF exposure compliance with this product may not comply with the FCC RF exposure safety guidelines and should not be used.
Page 424: Industry Canada
Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Palm™ Tungsten™ C Product Family Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...
Page 425: Intrinsic Safety Warning
Waarschuwing! Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. Uwaga Intrinsic Safety Warning Warning - Explosion Hazard Substitution of component may impair suitability for Class I, division 2. Warning - Explosion Hazard When in hazardous location, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules.
Page 426: Declaration Of Conformity
Hierbij verklaart Palm Solutions Group dat het toestel 802.11B PDA in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Bij deze verklaart Palm Solutions Group dat deze 802.11B PDA voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Page 427 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Palm Solutions Group declara que el 802.11B PDA cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Page 428 Product Regulatory and Safety Information...
Page 429: Index
Numerics 802.11b adding WEP encryption 362 connection information 355 network settings 355 signal field 355 turning radio on and off 355 ABA (Address Book archive file) 34 Accented characters, Graffiti 2 writing 29 Access point 358 Account. See E-mail account Action icons 274 Add-on applications 63–70 Address Book...
Page 430 Index Palm Photos 125 Palm VersaMail 143 plug-in 349 PRC (application file extension) 349 preferences for 46 removing 69 To Do List 137 viewing as icons 40 viewing as list 40 Web Browser 273 World Clock 295 See also Add-on applications...
Page 431 Capital letters CAPS key location 16 Graffiti 2 writing 27 CAPS key function 17 location 16 Card Info 87 Caring for the handheld 385 Categories application 39–40 assigning records to 50–51 beaming 32–33 creating 52–53 default 39, 51 displaying 52, 81, 396 merging 54 renaming 53 using in Applications Launcher 40...
Page 432 Index Date Book events 91 Expense items 108 expense reports 113 HotSync user profile 321 list items 138 note 120 notes for records 60 photo album 130 records 47 security shortcuts 383 ShortCuts 383 Currency default 111 defining 111 for Expense items 110 Current date 395 time 37...
Page 433 text 48 See also Purging records Desktop software displaying euro 113 linking to external files 35, 320 removing 70, 71 saving deleted data to an archive file 49 Dial-Up network idle timeout 345 login scripts 347–349 password 340 phone settings 341 primary DNS 346 secondary DNS 346 selecting connection 341...
Page 434 Index replying to 205–206 saving attachments to expansion card 212 scheduling auto get mail 176 Secure Sockets Layer send retry 201 sending 199 signature, adding 154, 161, 168 storing in Outbox 199 trash 220 URLs in messages 207 viewing attachments 207–210 E-mail account advanced preferences 260 APOP setting 254...
Page 435 Files converting attachments 240–242 error log 226 linking to external 35, 320 Filters creating 245–247 deleting 249 editing 249 examples of 248 turning on and off 248 Find key 16 Finding Find key location 16 information in applications 54–58 phone numbers 56 using the Find application 56 visited pages 286 Web Browser version 293...
Page 436 Index HotSync buttons preferences 366 conduits for synchronizing applications 306–307, 388, 389 conduits for synchronizing applications, Mac 307 customizing 306, 307 first-time operation 312–316, 321–323 IR operation 317–320 linking to external files 35, 320 local operation 304, 313, 398, 399 local operation on Mac 315 modem operation 304 network HotSync problems 397...
Page 437 username 340 Web Browser access 290 IP address changing 358 dynamic 346 service template 344 view address 355 IR port. See also Beaming and Infrared IrCOMM 317, 337 IrDA (Infrared Data Association) 317 ISM (Industry Scientific and Medical band) 409 login script 147 requirements for 146 requiring APOP 254, 257, 259...
Page 438 Edit menu 48 Expense 113 key location 16 Memo Pad 85, 117, 123 menu bar 20, 44 menu commands 20 Palm Photos 136 problems 395 To Do List 142 Web Browser 293 Microsoft Exchange 5.0 228 Microsoft Outlook connecting to 398...
Page 439 404 Pasting notes into other applications 119 photos into other applications 125 text 48 Payment, Expense item 110 PDB. See Palm OS database Peer-to-peer connection 359 Peripheral hardware 10 Personal preferences 326, 364 Buttons 365–366 Color Theme 366 Security 368–383 ShortCuts 383–384...
Page 440 Index Buttons 365–366 choosing 46 Color Theme 366 Communication 325 Date and Time 327–328 deleting e-mail 223 Digitizer 328 Formats 328 General 325, 326 getting mail 223 Graffiti 2 22 Keyboard 332 mail databases 265 Network 339–350 Owner 367 Personal 326 Power 332–334 Security 368–383 Serial 337–339...
Page 441 Renaming bookmarks 282 categories 53 saved pages 284 Repeating events deleting from Date Book 49 scheduling 97 Replying to e-mail 205 Rescheduling events 95 Resetting handheld hard reset 387, 393 location of reset button 10, 386 soft reset 386 Restoring data Mac 389 Windows 388 RSA.
Page 442 Index Smart Addressing turning on 199 using 198 SMTP settings 255 Soft reset 386 Sorting applications 40 photos 130 records 58–59, 396 Sound alarm on handheld 180 problems 394 Special characters, typing 17 Speed 274, 279 Spelling correction, automatic 15 SSL.
Page 443 Unread mail 152, 159, 165, 253 Unread messages, marking 221 Unresponsive handheld 394 Untimed events 92, 94, 95, 96 Upgrading a MultiMail database 144 Palm OS 3 URLs in e-mail messages 207 See Web address cradle/cable 305 infrared communication 319...
Page 444 Index connection speed, effect on browsing 273 cookies 292 definition of History list 277, 286 displaying old content 291 General preferences 287 home page 287 image download 288 image download preferences 288 JavaScript 288 limitations on size 289 menus 293 old content 291 opening 276 Privacy preferences 291...

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Palm Tungsten Tungsten C Handbook

About this Book

Chapter 1: Welcome

Chapter 2: Exploring Your Handheld

Chapter 3: Navigating and Entering Data

Chapter 4: Working with Applications

Chapter 5: Using Address Book

Chapter 6: Using Calculator

Chapter 7: Using Card Info

Chapter 8: Using Date Book

Chapter 9: Using Expense

Chapter 10: Using Memo Pad

Chapter 11: Using Note Pad

Chapter 12: Using Palm™ Photos

Chapter 13: Using to Do List

Chapter 14: Using Palm™ Versamail™ Personal E-Mail Software

Chapter 15: Using Palmsource

Chapter 16: Using World Clock

Chapter 17: Performing Hotsync

Chapter 18: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld

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