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Page 2 Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Related topics .....................17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Handheld......18 What’s on my handheld? ................19 Front .....................19 Top ......................21 Back ......................22 What software do I have? ................23 Personal information ................23 Productivity ..................24 Multimedia and entertainment ............24 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 4 How can I enter information on my handheld? ........48 ® Entering information with Graffiti 2 writing ..........48 Writing in the input area ..............48 Using full-screen writing ..............49 Learning Graffiti 2 writing ..............51 Writing Graffiti 2 characters ...............51 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 5 Synchronizing by connecting to a computer on the network ....99 Customizing your synchronization settings ..........102 Choosing how your computer responds to synch requests ..102 Setting synchronization options ............104 Choosing whether application information is updated ....106 Installing applications to your handheld ..........111 Using Quick Install ................111 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 6 Checking space and version numbers ..........122 Removing an application ................124 Removing an application from your handheld .......124 ® Removing Palm Desktop software from your computer .....125 Restoring archived items on your computer ........127 Related topics ...................128 Chapter 6: Managing Your Contacts ........129 Adding a contact ..................130...
Page 7 Copying a photo or video ................191 Viewing a photo or video ................192 Viewing a slide show ................195 Rotating a photo ................197 Viewing and editing photo or video details ...........198 Organizing photos and videos ..............201 Organizing photos and videos into albums ........201 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 8 Scheduling a repeating task—unusual interval ......239 Organizing your tasks ................241 Marking a task as complete ..............242 Deleting a task ..................243 Deleting a specific task ..............243 Deleting all your completed tasks ............244 Customizing your Tasks list ..............245 ® Palm T|X Handheld viii...
Page 9 Selecting Wi-Fi power-saving settings ..........284 Related topics ...................286 ® Chapter 15: Making Bluetooth Wireless Connections ...287 What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology? ..288 What types of connections can I make? ..........288 What is device discovery? ..............289 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 10 Deleting an account ................333 Adding ESMTP to an account ............334 Getting and reading messages ...............335 Auto Sync with notification ..............337 Scheduling Auto Sync ...............337 Auto Sync notifications ..............339 Setting alert options ................340 Viewing and using the Reminders screen ........341 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 11 Setting the trash to be emptied automatically ........370 Marking messages as read or unread ..........371 Working with attachments ..............372 Working with a downloaded attachment ........373 Downloading large attachments ............375 Attaching files to outgoing messages ..........377 Attaching photos and videos ............379 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 12 Synchronizing Calendar events using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ...................409 Updating Calendar events when you delete a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account ...........409 Related topics ...................410 Chapter 17: Sending and Receiving Text Messages ..411 Creating and sending a text message ............412 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 13 Speeding up web downloads ............441 Setting whether to automatically complete web addresses and form fields ................443 Setting tap and drag behavior ............444 Allowing websites to remember personal information ....446 Clearing Cookies and cache memory ..........447 ® Palm T|X Handheld xiii...
Page 14 Beaming a category ................468 Beaming an application ..............469 Other ways of sharing information ............470 Related topics ...................471 Chapter 21: Managing Your Expenses .......472 Adding an expense ..................473 Choosing currency options ..............475 Customizing the currency pick list ...........475 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 15 Locking your handheld automatically ..........500 Locking your handheld manually .............502 Using Quick Unlock .................503 Creating a Quick Unlock combination ..........503 Deleting your Quick Unlock combination ........505 Encrypting your information ..............506 Limiting the number of password attempts ..........508 Related topics ...................511 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 16 Changing the screen fonts ..............539 Adjusting the brightness ..............541 Changing screen colors ..............542 Changing handedness orientation of the screen ......543 Assigning a button to your frequently used applications ....544 Setting the date and time ................546 Selecting a location ................546 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 17 Chapter 27: Expanding Your Handheld......586 What type of expansion cards can I use? ..........587 How can expansion cards help me? ............587 Removing an expansion card ..............588 Inserting an expansion card ..............589 Opening an application on an expansion card ........590 ® Palm T|X Handheld xvii...
Page 18 Entering information ................611 Synchronizing ..................613 Calendar ....................619 Memos ......................620 Note Pad ....................620 Media ......................620 ™ Pocket Tunes ..................621 Tasks ......................622 Connecting wirelessly ................622 ® The VersaMail application ..............624 Privacy ......................626 Sharing .....................627 Problems with incompatible applications ..........629 ® Palm T|X Handheld xviii...
Page 19 FCC Statement ..................634 Industry Canada ..................636 Canadian Wireless Regulatory Notice ............636 CE Declaration of Conformity ..............637 Battery Warning ..................638 Intrinsic Safety Warning ................639 Wireless Notices—Usage Cautions ............639 Static Electricity, ESD, and Your Palm® Handheld .......639 Index ..................641 ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 20: About This Guide
For example, to print the first page of Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Handheld, ” select page 40 (the file page), not page 18 (the printed page). ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 21: What's In This Guide
Links appear as underlined words throughout this guide. Links in body text or sidebars take you to other sections of this guide. The In this chapter list on the first page of each chapter contains links that send you to a specific section. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 22: Sidebars
A pointer to a website where you can share info with other handheld users and learn the latest tips, tricks, and more. Support A pointer to the web where you can find help if you experience problems with the features discussed in the chapter or with your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld xxii...
Page 23: Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Handheld And Your Computer
CHAPTER 1 Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer In this chapter Congratulations on the purchase of your new Palm T|X handheld. You’re ® What’s in the box? about to discover so many things System requirements about your handheld that will help you...
Page 24: What's In The Box
® The installation CD contains Palm Desktop software and other applications you need to set up and use your handheld. To use Palm Desktop software, your desktop computer must meet these requirements: WINDOWS ONLY • A PC with a Pentium II processor or later, and one of the following operating systems: •...
Page 25 • One available USB port • USB sync cable (included with your handheld) • CD or DVD drive for installing Palm Desktop software from the CD that came with your handheld MAC ONLY • Mac computer or compatible with a PowerPC processor •...
Page 26: Step 1: Connecting And Charging Your Handheld
Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer Step 1: Connecting and charging your handheld [ ! ] Before You Begin If you’re upgrading from another Palm Powered™ device, synchronize your Connect your handheld: old handheld with your old desktop software.
Page 27: What You Should Know About Your Handheld's Battery
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi functionality when not in use. • If using Auto Sync to automatically retrieve email messages, set the time interval to one hour or less often. • Minimize use of the expansion card slot. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 28: Step 2: Setting Up Your Handheld For The First Time
CD to learn the basics. Slide the stylus out of the slot. Hold the stylus as you would hold a pen, and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 29: Step 3: Installing Your Software
Insert the CD into your computer. first. When you install the new Palm Desktop NOTE You need administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software on software, all of your a computer. information transfers automatically to the new software.
Page 30: Synchronizing Your Handheld And Your Computer
[ & ] OPTIONAL Connect your A software program that handheld to your computer: runs on a Palm Powered device, but is not created a. Plug the USB sync cable into or supported by a USB port on the back of Palm, Inc.
Page 31 Continue with the onscreen instructions. Synchronize your handheld with your computer or an computer by pressing the sync button on the USB sync cable. externally-powered (not bus-powered) USB hub. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 32: Switching To Another Desktop Software Application
Palm Desktop During installation, you chose a desktop software application to synchronize with your handheld. You may have chosen Palm Desktop software at that time. But if Microsoft Outlook already software as your desktop contains all of your contacts, appointments, tasks, and notes, you can change your application for synchronization method so that your handheld synchronizes with Outlook instead.
Page 33: Using User Profiles
NOTE Handhelds that are synchronized with a user profile must be either new handhelds that have never been synchronized or handhelds that have had their usernames and information removed by a hard reset. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 34: Creating A User Profile
Open the New Profile screen: a. Open Palm Desktop software. b. From the Tools menu, select Users. c. Click Profiles, and then click New. Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK twice.
Page 35 CHAPTER 1 Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer MAC ONLY Open the New Profile screen: a. Open Palm Desktop software. b. From the User pop-up menu, select Edit Users. c. Click New Profile. Create the profile: a. Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK.
Page 36: Synchronizing With A User Profile
CHAPTER 1 Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer Select the profile from the User pop-up menu, and create the info in Palm Desktop software for the profile. Set the profile’s conduit settings: ® a. From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings.
Page 37 Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. c. Click Yes. Done The next time you synchronize that handheld, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a username to the handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 38 Press the sync button on the USB sync cable. Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. Done The next time you synchronize that handheld, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a username to the handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 39: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Info • Synchronizing your handheld with Palm Desktop software or Microsoft www.palm.com/myT|X. Outlook on your computer • Synchronizing wirelessly using Bluetooth technology on your handheld Support •...
Page 40: Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your Handheld
• Never lose important information even if the battery drains completely, • Stay in touch with wireless connectivity the information stays in your handheld’s memory. Simply recharge to access it again. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 41: What's On My Handheld
Press once to open Favorites View, which lets you create a list of the items you want to quickly access. Favorites View can include applications and links to the web. Press twice to open Applications View, where you can see all of the applications on your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 42 Press to turn on your handheld and jump to your home page in the web browser. 5-way navigator Lets you move around and display info on the screen. Press Up, Down, Left, or Right to highlight different items, and press Center to select the highlighted item. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 43: Top
Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock on (if active). When Keylock is on, your handheld does not respond when you press the quick buttons or tap any icons. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 44: Back
Reset button Resets your handheld if it freezes (stops responding). To do a soft reset, use the tip of the stylus to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 45: What Software Do I Have
Write on the screen in your own handwriting or draw a quick sketch. Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you synchronize your handheld with your computer. ® HotSync Synchronize info on your handheld with the info on your computer. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 46: Productivity
View PDF-compatible files that are tailored to fit your handheld’s screen. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ® Reader which you need to for Palm OS access from the status bar). If you don’t see the application there, Multimedia and entertainment you may need to install Here is the software that lets you relax and have fun.
Page 47: Connectivity
WiFile™ Access your wireless network so that you can download pictures, documents, and more that are located in shared folders on a networked computer. Dialer Dial phone numbers directly from your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 48: Customization
(Download requires Internet connection and subscription to service with Handmark.) Enterprise Access the Palm enterprise website, where you can purchase corporate software Software link such as a VPN client; software that provides robust security for Wi-Fi authentication and connection to a network; and Java Virtual Machine (JVM) software for running Java applications on your device.
Page 49: Desktop
Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Note Pad. When you synchronize your handheld with your computer, and Notes in Microsoft this info is updated in both places. Palm Desktop software is installed Outlook on your automatically during the initial CD installation process. computer (Windows ®...
Page 50 Tunes application on your handheld. (Rhapsody download requires Internet connection.) The plug-in installs automatically during the initial CD installation process. It is included on the CD in case you should ever need to manually reinstall it. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 51: Using The Status Bar
Wi-Fi network. The icon displays “Wi-Fi” if Wi-Fi functionality is turned off and signal-strength bars if it is turned on. ® Full-screen Tap to turn full-screen writing on and off. When on, you can write Graffiti writing characters anywhere onscreen. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 52: Rotating The Screen
Rotating the screen You can switch between landscape and portrait views by tapping Screen rotation on the status bar. Landscape view is useful for viewing spreadsheets, email, web pages, and photos. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 53: Do's And Don'ts
• Do not drop, bang, or otherwise cause a strong impact to your handheld. • Do not carry your handheld in your back pocket; you might sit on it by mistake. • Do not let your handheld get wet; don’t leave it in a damp location. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 54: Conserving Battery Power
• Stop music or video playback when not in use • Respond to or cancel alerts promptly • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi functionality when not in use • Minimize use of the expansion slot ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 55: Related Topics
• Synchronizing your handheld with your computer • Installing additional software from the CD Sharing • Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ handhelds • Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth handhelds by using Bluetooth technology on your handheld...
Page 56: Chapter 3: Moving Around In Applications
Using the 5-way navigator and the avenues run east/west? Learning to move around on your Using menus ® handheld is similar. Most Palm OS Finding information applications use the same set of Related topics application controls. So once you learn how to use these standard controls, you’ll be driving all over town and you...
Page 57: Opening Applications
Favorites or of favorites. Applications View. Select to move to other pages of favorites Press and hold the Home button to see a list of recently used applications. Home ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 58: Using Applications View
You can switch between applications at any time. Just press Home and select an icon from Favorites or Applications, or press a quick button. Your handheld automatically saves your work in the current application and switches to the other application. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 59: Using The 5-Way Navigator
The highlight identifies what element will be affected by your next action. On any screen, only one item can be highlighted at a time. Use the 5-way to move the highlight from one item to another onscreen. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 60 Calendar screen. Blinking cursor The blinking cursor tells you that you can enter text at that point. Blinking cursor ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 61: Moving Around In Favorites View
Scrolls to the next or previous application category. Center Inserts the highlight. When the selection highlight is present: Up, Down, Right, or Left Scrolls to the next item in the corresponding direction. Center Opens the selected item. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 62: Moving Around In List Screens And Entry Screens
• If highlight is on a button: Activates the button, and then closes the dialog box. [ ! ] IMPORTANT Read dialog boxes carefully. Selecting a button such as OK or Yes may cancel an action or delete information. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 63: Moving Around In Menus
After you open the menus you can use the 5-way to move between menus and to select menu items: Up or Down Scrolls within the current menu list. Right or Left Scrolls to the next or previous menu on the menu bar. Center Selects the highlighted menu item. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 64: Using Menus
5-way to select menus and menu items. Menu Application title Menu item Select an item from the leftmost menu, or use the 5-way to highlight and select a different menu, and then select a menu item. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 65: Using The Command Stroke
Beam, Undo, and Delete. To use the Command toolbar, write the Command stroke to display the Command toolbar, and then tap an icon to select its command. Command stroke Copy Paste Beam Undo Delete ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 66: Finding Information
Enter the text that you want to find, and then select OK. Want to stop searching? Select Stop at any time during a search. To continue the search, select Find More. Select the text that you want to review. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 67: Related Topics
Entering • Entering information with Graffiti 2 characters and shortcuts Information • Entering contact information in other applications Sharing • Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ handhelds ® • Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth handhelds by...
Page 68 • Using a photo as the background for Applications and Favorites views • Displaying Applications View in list format Maintaining Caring for your handheld Common Answers to frequently asked questions about using your handheld and its Questions applications ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 69: Chapter 4: Entering Information On Your Handheld
Editing information amount of information, while another Related topics works best for large amounts. Choose the one that fits your situation. Benefits • Quickly enter important information • Choose the method that works best for your situation ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 70: How Can I Enter Information On My Handheld
• Phone Lookup cannot enter information • Note Pad on that screen. • An accessory keyboard (sold separately; visit www.palm.com/myT|X and click the Accessories link) NOTE You can also enter information on your computer and move and work with the information between your handheld and your computer.
Page 71: Using Full-Screen Writing
When full-screen writing is turned on, you can write anywhere on the screen. When full-screen writing is turned off, you must write character strokes in the Graffiti 2 input area for your handheld to recognize them. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 72 When full-screen writing is on, the icon turns from gray to white. Write capital or uppercase letters in the middle Write letters on Write numbers on the left side the right side Full-screen writing ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 73: Learning Graffiti 2 Writing
Tap the screen where you want your character to appear. Position the stylus in the correct part of the input area, if selected, or in the correct part of the screen if full-screen writing is on. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 74 Be sure to start each stroke at the heavy dot. Lift the stylus at the end of the stroke. Done When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes the stroke and prints the character at the insertion point on the screen. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 75: Keys To Success With Graffiti 2 Writing
The only difference is where you If you’re already familiar with Graffiti writing from an older Palm Powered™ handheld, Graffiti 2 write them. writing will be easy to master. Characters are entered in exactly the same way, except for i, t, k, and the number 4.
Page 76: Graffiti 2 Alphabet
Write lowercase letters on LEFT side, Graffiti 2 characters. and capital letters across MIDDLE of input area Choose the method that’s most natural for you. Letter Stroke Letter Stroke Letter Stroke Letter Stroke ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 77: Graffiti 2 Numbers
CHAPTER 4 Entering Information on Your Handheld Graffiti 2 numbers Write numbers on RIGHT side of input area Number Stroke Number Stroke ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 78 Entering Information on Your Handheld Graffiti 2 punctuation marks Write these marks on LEFT side of input area Mark Stroke Mark Stroke Period Ampersand & Comma Carriage return Apostrophe ‘ Space Quotation mark “ Question mark Exclamation point ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 79 Use the Mark Stroke Mark Stroke Punctuation Shift stroke first and then make the Period Backslash character. Comma Slash Tilde Left ñ parenthesis Dash Right – parenthesis Plus Equal sign Asterisk ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 80 Stroke Accent Stroke Get help writing any of the Graffiti 2 characters in Acute Dieresis most applications. Open á ä the Edit menu and select Graffiti 2 Help. Grave Circumflex à â Tilde Ring ã å ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 81: Graffiti 2 Gestures
CHAPTER 4 Entering Information on Your Handheld Graffiti 2 gestures Write gestures on LEFT side, or across the middle of input area Gesture Stroke Gesture Stroke Paste Copy Undo ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 82: Writing Graffiti 2 Symbols And Other Special Characters
You can write a symbol or special character anywhere in the input area. Enter another Punctuation Shift stroke to finish the character and to make it appear more quickly. Done Once the Punctuation Shift indicator disappears, you see the character. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 83: Graffiti 2 Symbols And Special Characters
CHAPTER 4 Entering Information on Your Handheld Graffiti 2 symbols and special characters Write symbols on EITHER side of input area ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 84: Writing A Graffiti 2 Shortcut
Write the ShortCut character from the following table. You can write ShortCuts on the left side of the input area, or across the middle. Done The ShortCut stroke is replaced by the text the character represents. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 85: Graffiti 2 Shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Entering Information on Your Handheld Graffiti 2 ShortCuts Write ShortCuts on LEFT side, or across MIDDLE of input area Entry ShortCut Entry ShortCut Date stamp Time stamp Date/time stamp Meeting Breakfast Lunch Dinner ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 86: Using The Onscreen Keyboard
If the input area is hidden, select Input on the status bar to open it. Tap abc or 123 to open the alphabetic or numeric keyboard, respectively. Continued Tap to open keyboards ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 87 - lowercase keyboard accessory makes data entry fast Backspace and easy. Visit Enter www.palm.com/myT|X Caps shift and click the Accessories link. Tap here to display lowercase keyboard ABC - uppercase 123 - numeric int.
Page 88: Entering Info From Contacts Into Another Application
In Expense only: Select Details, and then select Attendees. Add the contact from Phone Lookup: a. Tap where you want to enter the contact. b. Open the menus. c. Select Options, and then select Phone Lookup. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 89 Phone Lookup. The first contact name matching the letters you entered is highlighted. [ & ] OPTIONAL To add another contact, repeat step 2. Done The name and phone number of the contact are automatically entered. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 90: Editing Information
Selecting a word Tap twice on a word to select it. Selecting a line Tap three times anywhere in a line to select it. This selects the final return character or space as well as any text. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 91: Copying And Pasting Information
Select Edit, and then select Copy. or copy from the command toolbar that appears. Tap where you want to paste the information. Select Edit, and then select Paste. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 92: Deleting Information
Select the information you want to delete. Delete the information: a. Open the menus. b. Select Edit, and then select Cut. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 93: Related Topics
• Opening applications and more, visit www.palm.com/myT|X. • Using menus Sharing Beaming or sending information to another Palm Powered handheld Support If you’re having problems Customizing • Selecting alternate ways to write some Graffiti 2 characters with setup or anything else on your handheld, go to •...
Page 94: Chapter 5: Moving Info Between Your Handheld And Your Computer
• Protect your information Entering information with • Send photos and videos to your your computer handheld from your desktop computer Importing information from other applications Installing the additional software from the CD ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 95: Why Synchronize Information
Install applications. With just a few clicks, you can use Palm® Quick Install to add files to certain applications on your handheld or to install additional software. Protect your information. Nothing is worse than losing important information. When you synchronize information, you create a backup copy.
Page 96: What Information Is Synchronized
Information for Expense, Note Pad, and Media is still synchronized with the same application in Palm Desktop software. You can insert the CD at any time to choose synchronization with Outlook if you did not do so during the initial installation.
Page 97: How To Synchronize
On a Windows computer, Palm Desktop software includes both Palm Media, which you can use to transfer photos and videos to your handheld, and Palm Quick Install, which installs applications (PRC or PDB) for use on your handheld when you synchronize.
Page 98: When Would I Use Each Method
Information in Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memos, Note Pad (Windows only: Expense, VersaMail) Use Palm Desktop or Outlook (Windows) to enter information on your computer. Synchronize to transfer the new or updated information on your computer to your handheld.
Page 99 Photos and videos Use the desktop Media application from within Palm Desktop (Windows) or drag the files to the Send To Handheld droplet icon on your desktop (Mac). Synchronize to transfer the files from your computer to your handheld.
Page 100: Synchronizing With A Cable Or Ir Port
If Continued the icon is not there, turn it on by clicking Start, and then selecting Programs. Navigate to the Palm folder, and select HotSync manager. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 101 Go to Applications on your handheld and select HotSync, and then select Log; or click the HotSync manager icon on your computer and then click View Log. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 102: Synchronizing Using The Ir Port
Make sure that Infrared is selected. computer, you know HotSync manager is Continued active when its icon appears in the lower-right corner of your screen. Did You Know? You can also use your IR phone with Bluetooth wireless technology to synchronize. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 103 IR port of your computer. e. Tap the HotSync icon on your handheld. Done When synchronization is complete, a message appears at the top of your handheld screen. Be patient; synchronization may take up to a few minutes. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 104 MAC ONLY Prepare your computer for IR synchronization: a. Double-click the HotSync manager icon in the Palm folder. b. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled. c. Click the Connection Settings tab. d. Select the On check box next to IR port.
Page 105 IR port of your computer. e. Tap the HotSync icon on your handheld. Done When synchronization is complete, a message appears at the top of your handheld screen. Be patient; synchronization may take up to a few minutes. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 106: Synchronizing Using Wireless Technology
Go to Applications and select HotSync • If your computer is behind your company’s Internet firewall, you may Select Network. need to set up a virtual private network (VPN). Check with your system administrator for information. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 107 PC. Tap the HotSync icon on your handheld to synchronize your handheld with your computer. You are finished with this procedure. If your handheld does not synchronize with your computer, go to step 5. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 108 Click the HotSync manager icon on the taskbar in the lower-right corner opening the menu, of your computer screen. selecting Conduit Setup from the Options menu, b. Select Network. and then checking or unchecking the conduit Continued boxes. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 109 Select ModemSync Prefs on the Options menu, and then select Network. c. Select OK. Set the LANSync preferences: a. Open the menus. b. Select LANSync Prefs on the Options menu, and then select LANSync. c. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 110 If you still can’t synchronize your handheld with your computer, contact your Wi-Fi system administrator for assistance. You can also check the support website at www.palm.com/support. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 111: Setting Up A Connection For Bluetooth ® Synchronization
Select Prefs. computer, you know HotSync manager is b. Select Setup Devices. active when its icon appears in the lower-right c. Select PC Setup. corner of your screen. d. Select Bluetooth HotSync, and then select Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 112 Follow the onscreen instructions for steps 1–3, selecting Next after each step. within 30 feet of each other to communicate. b. Select Launch HotSync in step 4. c. Tap the HotSync icon to synchronize wirelessly synchronize. Done Now you can easily synchronize with your computer wirelessly. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 113 Set up the connection to your computer: a. Enter a name for the connection, such as BT to Mac. b. Select the Connect to pick list and select PC. c. Select the Via pick list and select Bluetooth. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 114 16 digits where possible to improve the security of your handheld. The longer the passkey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered. b. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 115 Make sure that Local is selected, and then select the connection you created in step 3 from the pick list. c. Tap the HotSync icon onscreen. Done Now you can easily synchronize with your computer wirelessly. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 116: Synchronizing Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Tap pick list Tap the HotSync icon on your handheld. Done When synchronization is complete, a message appears at the top of your handheld screen. Be patient; synchronization may take up to a few minutes. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 117: Synchronizing By Dialing In To A Network
To synchronize by dialing in to a network, you must also have a mobile phone (sold separately) that you can use as a modem to dial in to the network, or an attachable modem accessory (sold separately). ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 118 Click OK. and synchronize your handheld with your computer using the cable or IR port before Synchronize your handheld with your computer using a cable or IR port. synchronizing by dialing in to a network. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 119 Tap the Service pick list and select the service you use to connect to your corporate network. Check with your system administrator if you do not know which service to use. Tap Service pick list Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 120 HotSync operation. What information is synchronized?, skip d. Select OK. step 4. Continued Tap the HotSync icon to synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 121: Synchronizing By Connecting To A Computer On The Network
You must select Network on both the computer to which you are you are connecting must connecting and the computer with which you want to synchronize your have a version of handheld. Palm Desktop software that is compatible with Continued your handheld. • The computer with...
Page 122 Click OK. d. Tap the HotSync icon on your handheld to record your computer’s network information on your handheld. You must use the cable or the IR port for this synchronization. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 123 Select Options, and then select LANSync Prefs. d. Select LANSync, and then select OK. Synchronize over the network: a. On the HotSync screen, select Local. b. Tap the HotSync icon to synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 124: Customizing Your Synchronization Settings
HotSync manager. Open the synchronization options screen: a. Click the HotSync manager icon in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen. b. Select Setup. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 125 Exit. To start HotSync Available only when the Palm Desktop software is running You must open manager when you want Palm Desktop software in order for HotSync manager to run. to synchronize, click Start,...
Page 126: Setting Synchronization Options
Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer Setting synchronization options MAC ONLY Open the synchronization options screen: a. Double-click the HotSync manager icon in the Palm folder. b. Click the HotSync Controls tab. Select the synchronization options you want: Continued ®...
Page 127 If this option is not selected, you must open HotSync manager and select the Enabled option before you can synchronize. Show more detail in HotSync Log Includes more troubleshooting information in the log that is generated when you synchronize. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 128: Choosing Whether Application Information Is Updated
Select the application you want, and then click Change. manager icon in the taskbar in the lower-right Continued corner of your screen, select Custom, and then view the applications that are syncing with Outlook from the list. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 129 Do Nothing No synchronization occurs, so any changes made on either your handheld or your computer are not updated in the other location. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 130 Click OK, and then click Done. Done MAC ONLY Select the application you want to customize: a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. b. From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings. c. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate username.
Page 131 Do Nothing No synchronization occurs, so any changes made on either your handheld or your computer are not updated in the other location. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 132 Thereafter, information is updated according to the default setting (Synchronize the files). Click OK, and then close the Conduit Settings window. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 133: Installing Applications To Your Handheld
Using Quick Install you synchronize. WINDOWS ONLY Open your Palm Desktop software and click the Quick Install icon. Copy the application: a. You can choose which handheld will receive the items by selecting the username in the User drop- down box in the upper-right corner.
Page 134: Using The Send To Handheld Droplet
Done Entering information with your computer Do you have a lot of information to enter on your handheld? Consider entering it in Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook (Windows only) on your computer. When you synchronize your handheld with your computer, the information on your handheld is updated with the info you entered on your computer.
Page 135 Open an application in Palm Desktop software: Palm Desktop software. a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop. Open the Help menu and b. Click the icon in the launch bar to open the application.
Page 136 • Click New in the lower-left corner of the screen to create a new entry. • Click an existing entry, and then click Edit in the lower-left corner of the screen. Enter the information, and then click OK. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 137 CHAPTER 5 Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer MAC ONLY Open an application: a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer. b. Click the icon in the toolbar to open the application. Continued ®...
Page 138 • Click New in the upper-left corner of the screen to create a new entry. • Click an existing entry, and then click Edit in the upper-left corner of the screen. Enter the information, and then click OK. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 139: Importing Information From Other Applications
Do you have information on your computer in spreadsheets or databases and want to transfer it to lots of information about your handheld? Don’t spend time retyping it. Instead, import the info into Palm Desktop software. importing from other applications, including Palm Desktop software can import the following types of files: step-by-step instructions.
Page 140 Click File, and then click Import. Imported fields d. Follow the onscreen instructions to map the fields in your file to the fields in Palm Desktop software, and import the file. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 141 Import the file into Palm Desktop software: a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer. b. Click the icon on the toolbar for the application into which you want to import information.
Page 142: Installing The Additional Software From The Cd
Insert the CD into your computer. On the Discover your device screen, click Add software to your device. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the applications you want to install. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 143 CHAPTER 5 Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer MAC ONLY Insert the CD into your computer. Double-click the Essential Software folder. Install the applications you want to install. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 144: Checking Space And Version Numbers
Pick list a. Select the Device pick list and select one of these options: Device Get information about applications stored on your handheld. Expansion card name Get information about applications stored on your expansion card. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 145 Size Shows how much space each application occupies. The bar at the top shows the total space currently in use on your handheld or expansion card. Records Shows the number of records in an application. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 146: Removing An Application
Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer Removing an application [ ! ] Before You Begin Verify that the You can remove applications from your handheld, and remove Palm Desktop software from application, extension, or your computer. patch that you are removing is not used by Removing an application from your handheld another application.
Page 147: Removing Palm ® Desktop Software From Your Computer
[ ! ] IMPORTANT If you remove Palm Desktop software, you also remove the synchronization software and can no longer synchronize your information. Even if you want to synchronize your handheld with another personal information manager, like Microsoft Outlook, you must leave Palm Desktop software installed on your computer.
Page 148 Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer NOTE Mac computers do not provide an option for uninstalling Palm Desktop software. You may have to modify these steps to correspond with the operating system on your computer. Open Add/Remove Programs: a.
Page 149: Restoring Archived Items On Your Computer
You can restore individual entries or an entire archive file to the related application in your desktop software. The Palm Desktop online Help and the Microsoft Outlook online Help have lots of info about how to restore archived files. Refer to these Help files for details.
Page 150: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Connecting Synchronizing using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld www.palm.com/myT|X. ® Bluetooth Using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi wireless technology on your handheld Support If you’re having problems...
Page 151: Chapter 6: Managing Your Contacts
• Keep in touch Related topics ® Bluetooth wireless technology and a compatible mobile phone or by beaming. You can even add photos of your loved ones directly to their contact information. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 152: Adding A Contact
“If Found Call [your phone a. Select New. number]. ” b. Select each field where you want to enter information, and enter it. Select the scroll arrows to view more fields. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 153 (H), or other (O). By default, the first address is designated as work. then copy them to your handheld by synchronizing. [ & ] OPTIONAL Add a photo: a. Tap the Picture box. Tap here b. Select and add a photo from Palm™ Media. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 154 After you finish entering all the information you want, select Done. it automatically updates in Calendar as well. Done That's it. Your handheld automatically saves the contact. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 155: Entering Additional Contact Information
Select the field you want displayed from the list. The field appears in a preset location on the Contact Edit screen. Done Select the Note icon next to the plus button to add a note to the contact. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 156: Selecting A Contact Field Type
IM field types are located on a separate pick list. NOTE You must set up an instant messenger account with a service provider and download instant messaging software to use instant messaging on your handheld. Select triangle Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 157: Defining A Custom Field
Select the contact you want, and then select Edit. b. Open the menus. c. Select Options, and then select Rename Custom Fields. d. Enter names for up to nine custom fields, and then select Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 158: Selecting A Contact As Your Business Card
Press Contacts Create a business card: a. Select the contact you want, or create a new contact with your own contact information. b. Open the menus. c. Select Business Card on the Record menu. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 159: Copying Contact Information Into Multiple Contacts
Contacts list as “<Last name>, <First name> Copy. ” Tap Press Contacts Duplicate a contact: a. Select the contact you want, and then select Edit. b. Open the menus. c. Select Record, and then select Duplicate Contact. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 160: Locating A Contact On Your List
For example, you can add a name and phone number to a Select the contact to open it. memo or task. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 161: Deleting A Contact
Select the contact you want. b. Open the menus. c. Select Delete Contact on the Record menu. [ & ] OPTIONAL Check the box to save an archive copy of the contact on your computer. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 162: Customizing The Contacts List
Specify the information contact as private. displayed with a contact: a. Select the Show in List pick list, and select the information that you want to appear in the Contacts list for this contact. b. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 163 If the box is unchecked, Contacts opens to the All category. List by Select whether to sort the Contacts list by last name and first name or by company and last name. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 164: Making A Connection From A Contact
Quick Connect to dial a phone number, address an email or a text up a phone connection. message, go to a website, or send an instant message (requires additional software, sold separately) directly from a contact. Press Contacts Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 165 Select the type of connection you want. For example, select a phone number to dial the number on your mobile phone, or select an email address to open the email application to a new message containing that address in the To field. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 166: Customizing Quick Connect Settings
A prefix is not added to any number that begins with a “+” character. All other fields Select each pick list and select the application you want to use to connect by that method. d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 167: Using Tap-To-Connect
To use it with c. Select Enable Tap-to-Connect, and then select OK. your handheld’s IR port, run Phone Link Updater Continued and then use the Phone Link application to set up a phone connection. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 168 To address an email message, select an email address. c. Select the entry to edit it if necessary. For example, you might need to add an area code or country code to a phone number. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 169: Working With Contacts On Your Computer
To open Contacts on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Contacts on the launch bar. MAC ONLY To open Contacts on your computer, launch Palm Desktop software from the Palm folder, and then click Addresses. ®...
Page 170: Related Topics
Moving • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around • Using menus Support • Synchronizing with Palm Desktop software and Outlook If you’re having problems with Contacts or with Categories Organizing contacts by type and sorting them anything else on your Entering...
Page 171: Chapter 7: Managing Your Calendar
Related topics • Stay on top of deadlines • Set reminders for appointments You can synchronize your calendar • Spot schedule conflicts ® with Palm Desktop software, Outlook, or your corporate email system using ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ® Palm...
Page 172: Scheduling An Event
You can use more than one line to describe an appointment. [ & ] OPTIONAL If the appointment is not for today, select the date of the appointment: a. Tap Go To. b. Select the year, month, and date. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 173 Hour Minute Category marker from the Details screen. list list You cannot edit these names on your handheld. Done That’s it. Your handheld automatically saves the appointment. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 174: Scheduling An Event Without A Start Time
Select the Day View icon Day View icon Go To Select the date of the event: a. Select Go To. b. Select the arrows to select the year. c. Select the month. d. Select the date. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 175 Enter a description on the line that appears at the top of the screen. NOTE A diamond appears in the time column to show that the event doesn’t start at a specific time. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 176: Scheduling A Repeating Event-Standard Interval
Daily until, Every week, Every other week, Every month, or Every year. NOTE If you select Daily, a dialog box appears for you to select the end date. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 177: Scheduling A Repeating Event-Unusual Interval
1st Monday in September or the 3rd week of November. Press Calendar Enter the event you want to repeat, and then select the event description. Open the Change Repeat dialog box: a. Select Details. b. Select the Repeat pick list and select Other. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 178 If you selected Month in step c, select Day to select the week within the month, such as the 4th Thursday, or select Date to select the same date within the month, such as the 15th. e. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 179: Scheduling An Event That Is Longer Than A Day
Select the Repeat pick list and that extends beyond select Daily until. midnight? Enter an end time that is earlier than c. Select the year, month, and date when the event ends. the start time. d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 180: Entering A Location Or A Note For An Event
Enter a note such as dial-in info for a conference call or directions to a location. Press Calendar Enter the event, and then select the event description. [ & ] OPTIONAL Enter the location: a. Select Details. b. Select the Location field and enter a description of the location. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 181 Enter the note: a. Select Note b. Enter the note text. c. Select Done. Select OK. Done The location name and a note icon appear next to the event description in Agenda View and in Day View. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 182: Scheduling An Event With A Time Zone
You can also set a [ ! ] IMPORTANT Do not use times zones if you are synchronizing with Palm Desktop software. preference to Time zones work only if you are synchronizing with Outlook or Exchange ActiveSync. automatically include a Palm Desktop software does not recognize time zones.
Page 183: Color-Coding Your Schedule
Select OK. Done Color-coding your schedule Use color-coding to quickly spot different types of events. For example, make all your family appointments green, your work appointments blue, and your appointments with friends yellow. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 184: Managing Your Color-Codes
Select the Day View icon Day View icon Open the Edit Categories dialog box: a. From Day View, select the event description. b. Select Details. c. Select the Category pick list and select Edit Categories. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 185 Enter or edit the category name. c. Select the color you want to give this category. d. Select OK, and then select OK two more times. Done The category name and its color-coded marker appear on the category list. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 186: Assigning A Color Code To An Event
Select the category marker next to the description, and then select a category from the list. Category marker Done In Agenda View and Day View the category marker next to the event is color-coded. In Week View and Month View the symbol for the event is color-coded. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 187: Setting An Alarm
Enter how many minutes, When you set an alarm, a hours, or days before the little alarm clock appears event you want the alarm to to the right of the event sound, and then select OK. description. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 188: Rescheduling An Event
Change the date and time: a. Select Details. b. Select the Time box and select the new start and end times. c. Select the Date box and select the new date. d. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 189 Future Apply your changes to the selected event and all instances of the repeating event that occur at a later date. All Apply your changes to the selected event and all past and future instances of the repeating event. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 190: Deleting Events
From Day View, select Go To. b. Select the year, month, and date of the event. c. Select the event description. Open the Delete Event dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Delete Event on the Record menu. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 191 Future Delete the selected event and all instances of the repeating event that occur at a later date. All Delete the selected event and all past and future instances of the repeating event. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 192: Deleting All Your Old Events
Check the Save archive copy on PC box if you want to place a copy of the deleted events in an archive file on your computer the next time you synchronize. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 193: Checking Your Schedule
NOTE If Calendar is already open, select the Agenda View icon instead. photo as the background for your Agenda View. Continued Calendar opens to Agenda View by default, but you can change that to another view. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 194 Do one of the following to view your schedule: • Select an appointment to go to it in Day View. • Select a task to go to it in Tasks. Category marker Location No-time icon Overdue task icon Agenda View icon Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 195: Viewing Your Daily Schedule
Open Day View: a. Press Calendar b. Select the Day View icon Day selector Birthday icon Alarm icon No-time icon Repeat icon Event duration Note icon Category marker Day View icon Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 196 • Select the Repeat icon, the Alarm icon, or Details to open the Details dialog box. • Select the Note icon to view the note text. • Select the Birthday icon to view the birthday entry. • Select the category marker to assign the event to a color-code. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 197: Viewing Your Weekly Schedule
• Select a date to go to that day in Day View. • Select an event to view the event description and location. • Select the scroll arrows to view events scheduled earlier or later in the day during the selected week. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 198: Viewing Your Monthly Schedule
Do any of the following to view your monthly schedule: • Select the month selector to scroll to the previous or next month, or select Go To to choose a specific month. • Select a date to go to that day in Day View. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 199: Viewing A Yearly Calendar
• Select the year selector to scroll to the previous or next year, or select Go To to choose a specific year. • Select the scroll arrows to see months that don’t fit on the screen. • Select a month to go to that month in Month View. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 200: Finding Events That Overlap
Control the appearance of your Calendar screens. Select display options for the Agenda View, Day View, and Month View. The options you select for each view apply only to that view. You can also choose alarm and start and end time settings. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 201: Customizing Display Options For Your Calendar
Open the Display Options dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Display Options. Select the Default View pick list and select the view you want to see when you open Calendar. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 202 Compress Day View Avoid scrolling and display only the time period with scheduled events. Show Category Column Display the category marker between the time and description. The color of the category marker indicates which category the event is filed under. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 203 Timed Events Show events that are scheduled for a specific time. Untimed Events Show events that are scheduled for a specific date, but not a specific time. Daily Repeating Events Show events that repeat every day. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 204: Setting Alarm And Time Options
Open the Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. Select the start and end times of your typical day. This time frame appears in your Day View and Week View. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 205 Remind Me Select how many times the alarm sounds after the first time it goes off: Once, Twice, 3 Times, 5 Times, and 10 Times. Play Every Select how often the alarm sounds: Minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 30 minutes. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 206: Working With Calendar On Your Computer
To open Calendar on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Calendar on the launch bar. MAC ONLY To open Calendar on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder, and then click Date Book. ®...
Page 207: Related Topics
• Sending events to other Bluetooth handhelds by using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld Support If you’re having problems • Synchronizing with Palm Desktop software and Outlook with Calendar or with anything else on your VersaMail Sending events as attachments to email messages...
Page 208: Chapter 8: Your Microsoft Office Manager
• Manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your handheld computer so that you can work on • Improve productivity by taking them in the most convenient location important docs, spreadsheets, and any time. presentations with you on the go ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 209: Creating And Managing Office Files
View or edit the file on your handheld, and then synchronize again to transfer the changes to the original PowerPoint file on your computer. • Open Office files received as attachments to incoming email messages, and attach files to outgoing messages. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 210: Opening A File From Within Documents
Menu, selecting Save As from the File Tap Documents in the input area. menu, and then selecting the location where you want to save the file. Select the file you want from the list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 211: Related Topics
For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit ® VersaMail Sending and receiving Office files as attachments to email messages www.palm.com/myT|X. Support If you’re having problems with Documents, click the Documents To Go icon on your computer, and then click Help, or go to www.dataviz.com.
Page 212: Chapter 9: Your Photo And Video Organizer
• Simplify photo and video photos as the background for your organization Favorites and Applications views and • Store multiple videos and for Agenda View in Calendar; even hundreds of photos add a photo to a Contacts entry. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 213: Copying A Photo Or Video
You can copy photos and videos to your handheld in the following ways: your handheld with your computer once before • On a Windows computer, open the Media application from within Palm® Desktop software, drag you can copy photos and the photos or videos into the Media window, and then synchronize.
Page 214: Viewing A Photo Or Video
Select All Albums to List View view all photos and videos on your handheld or on the expansion card. Continued List view ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 215 Center to return to the selection screen. Select a photo or video to view Tap the photo or video to return to the selection screen Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 216 Video Photo Did You Know? The input area is automatically hidden when you view a video. Rotate Send Play or Pause Full-screen view Volume Progress indicator Send Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 217: Viewing A Slide Show
Show Videos Show videos during the slide show. Slide Delay Select the time each photo displays. Transitions Select the type of transition between slides. Auto Rotate Automatically rotate the photo or video for optimal viewing. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 218 This feature does not save Slide Show the zoom setting. Press Center or tap a photo or video to stop the slide show and return to the Thumbnail or List View. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 219: Rotating A Photo
Thumbnail or List View. b. Open the menus. c. Select Rotate Picture from the Media menu. d. Select the rotation you want. Tap anywhere in the photo to return to the Thumbnail or List View. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 220: Viewing And Editing Photo Or Video Details
Expansion Card b. Select the Location pick list in the upper-right corner and select the location of the photo or video you want to view: Select the photo or video whose details you want to view. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 221 Move to different album Select the Album pick list and select a new album location for the photo or video. Add notes Select the Notes field and enter a note for the photo or video. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 222 EXIF information in image files. Most about the photo: digital cameras use the EXIF format. a. Select EXIF . b. Select Done when finished viewing the EXIF details. When finished editing and viewing details, select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 223: Organizing Photos And Videos
• Sort photos and videos in the List View. card, you can add it only to an album that is on the Organizing photos and videos into albums same card. Tap Media in the input area. Select Manage Albums Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 224 To remove Videos. The photo or a photo or video from the video is not deleted album, select it again; the from your handheld or plus sign disappears. the expansion card. b. Select Done. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 225: Moving A Photo Or Video Within And Between Albums
Select the pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album containing the photo or video you want to move. b. Use the stylus to drag the photo or video you want to its new position. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 226 Select Edit Details from the Media menu, and then select the photo or video you want to move. d. Select the Album pick list, and then select the new album for the photo. e. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 227: Sorting Photos And Videos
Sort by Size again to list items from largest to smallest file size. Sort manually Lets you tap a photo or video and drag the stylus to where you want the item to appear. A dotted black line indicates the position of the item. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 228: Personalizing A Photo
Text tool Enter text in the field. Tap anywhere on the screen to open a text field not save the photo, and in a new location. then open the photo and Color button Select a drawing color. try again. e. Select Done. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 229 You can also select the pick list to save the updated photo to a different album. Don’t Save Changes Saves only the original photo with no drawing. Cancel Returns to the Draw on Photo screen. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 230: Copying A Photo Or Video
Copy the photo: a. Open the menus. b. Select Copy to Card (for photos or videos on your handheld) or Copy to Handheld (for photos or videos on an expansion card) from the Media menu. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 231: Deleting A Photo Or Video
Open the menus. b. Select Delete from the Media menu. Marked for deletion c. Select the photos or videos you want to delete. d. Select Delete. e. Select Delete in the Delete Media dialog box. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 232: Sharing A Photo Or A Video
• Copy a photo or video from your handheld to your desktop computer, or from computer to handheld, by using Media application from within Palm Desktop (Windows). You can also copy a photo or video from your Mac to your handheld using the Send To Handheld droplet.
Page 233: Sending A Photo Or Video Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Attach the items to an email message. Beam the items Send a photo or video: to other Palm Powered™ a. Select the pick list at the top of devices. Copy the items the screen, and then select the to an expansion card...
Page 234: Related Topics
For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Sharing Sending information using wireless technology on your handheld www.palm.com/myT|X. VersaMail Sending photos and videos as attachments to email messages Support If you’re having problems with Media or with anything else on your handheld, go to www.palm.com/support.
Page 235: Chapter 10: Listening To Music
• Arrange your favorite songs into expansion card slot, transfer the music files to playlists on your handheld the card, and then listen to the files from the card. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 236: Using Rhapsody As Your Desktop Music Application
• Easily manage your music library on your desktop computer. insert the card into your handheld’s expansion • Create playlists. card slot, and use the Pocket Tunes application • Transfer music from your computer to your handheld. to listen to the songs on the card. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 237 On your handheld, go to Favorites and select Music download the software. Continued • After you install the software, synchronize your handheld with your computer so that Rhapsody can recognize your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 238 Preferences. c. Click CD Importing & Playing. d. Click the Format (codec) pick list, and then select MP3. e. Click OK. Select mp3 Done You now have set up Rhapsody to import and play MP3 files. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 239: Transferring Mp3 Files To Your Handheld
MP3 files. WINDOWS ONLY Prepare your computer and your handheld: a. Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable. b. On your handheld, go to Favorites and select Music Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 240 Rhapsody again. list. d. Click the location, such as My Library, where the songs are stored on your computer. Select song location Select your device Device Preference button Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 241 Click Transfer. The files are transferred to your handheld. [ ! ] IMPORTANT Do not press the sync button on your cable. Rhapsody is transferring the files, so there’s no need to do anything. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 242 Select the MP3 files you want to transfer: a. Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send To Handheld droplet in the Palm folder. b. In the Send To Handheld dialog box, select your username and click OK. Synchronize your handheld with your computer.
Page 243: Transferring Music From A Cd To Your Handheld
Mac users can use iTunes, included with OS X, to transfer music from a CD to their handheld. Music files should be imported in MP3 format. WINDOWS ONLY Access the music CD from Rhapsody on your computer: a. Open the Rhapsody application. b. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 244 CD. Did You Know? For tips on using Real Rhapsody on your computer, go to the Help Import menu in Real Rhapsody™ or visit www.real.com. Select titles Transfer the MP3 files to your handheld. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 245 Shuffle playlist Previous song as WMA, supports streaming MP3, subscription music, and includes additional features such as graphic equalizers and When you’ve finished listening, tap Stop. bookmarks. For more information, visit Done www.pocket-tunes.com. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 246: Managing Playlists
You can create dozens of playlists with your favorite songs. Creating a playlist Go to Favorites and select Music Open the Edit Playlist screen: a. Open the menus. b. Select Actions menu, and then select Manage Playlists. c. Select New. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 247 Select a song you want to move. b. Select Up or Down to move the song up or down one slot. c. Repeat this process until the songs are in the right order. d. Select Save List. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 248: Playing Songs From A Playlist
Select the playlist you want to play. d. Select All. Done Your handheld plays the songs in the playlist beginning with the first song in the list. After it plays the last song in the list, it stops. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 249: Editing A Playlist
Editing a playlist Go to Favorites and select Music Open the playlist you want to edit: a. Open the menus. b. Select Actions, and then select Manage Playlists. c. Highlight a playlist. d. Select Edit. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 250 Add Song Tap Add, check a song’s box, and then tap Done. Up or Down Select a song and select Up or Down to move the song up or down one slot. Select Save List. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 251: Deleting A Playlist
Go to Manage Playlists: a. Open the menus. b. Select Actions, and then select Manage Playlists. Delete the playlist: a. Select the playlist. b. Select Delete c. Select Yes in the confirmation dialog box. d. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 252: Customizing Your Player
Unless the Palm is in its cradle The screen always remains on when your handheld power cable is plugged in. Power button turns off screen Pushing the power button turns off the screen but the music keeps playing.
Page 253: Setting Background Preferences
This feature is not available when viewing a slide show in the Media application. Bring up console with pen swipe A pen swipe between the selected icons in the input area brings up the pTunes console. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 254: Working With Rhapsody On Your Computer
Help in Rhapsody. The online Help includes info about the following topics: • Learning about the parts of the Rhapsody window • Finding media • Playing media • Saving and burning media • Rhapsody premium services • Preferences • Troubleshooting ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 255: Related Topics
Click the link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Expansion • Inserting and removing expansion cards www.palm.com/myT|X. Cards • Naming expansion cards Support • Viewing the contents of a card If you’re having problems Managing •...
Page 256: Chapter 11: Managing Your Tasks
Deleting a task list of the things you need to do. Customizing your Tasks list Working with Tasks on your computer Related topics Benefits of Tasks • Set priorities • Track deadlines • Stay focused ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 257: Creating A Task
Tap the due date and select a date from the list, or select Choose Date to select a date from the calendar. Done That’s it. Your handheld automatically saves the task. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 258: Setting An Alarm
Tasks Preferences dialog box. b. Select Details. Did You Know? c. Select the Alarm box. When you set an alarm, a little alarm clock appears to the right of the task description. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 259: Scheduling A Repeating Task-Standard Interval
Repeating tasks are a great way to add tasks that happen over and over again, like taking out the trash every Thursday night or making monthly mortgage or rent payments. Go to Favorites and select Tasks Enter the task you want to repeat, and assign it a due date. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 260 Daily until, Every week, Every other week, Every month, or Every year. NOTE If you select Daily, a dialog box appears for you to select the end date. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 261: Scheduling A Repeating Task-Unusual Interval
Go to Favorites and select Tasks Enter the task you want to repeat, and assign it a due date. Open the Change Repeat dialog box: a. Select Details. b. Select the Repeat pick list and select Other. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 262 Month in step a, select Day to select the week within the month, such as the 4th Thursday, or select Date to select the same date within the month, such as the 15th. f. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 263: Organizing Your Tasks
Category Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category: Business, for tasks by selecting Personal, and so on. Select the pick list in the upper-right to select a different Edit Categories in the category. Category pick list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 264: Marking A Task As Complete
® NOTE Palm Desktop software and Microsoft Outlook handle completed repeating tasks differently. Palm Desktop software checks off all overdue instances of the task, and Microsoft Outlook checks off only the oldest instance of the task. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 265: Deleting A Task
Open the Delete Task dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Delete Task on the Record menu. [ & ] OPTIONAL Check the box to save an archive copy of the task on your computer. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 266: Deleting All Your Completed Tasks
Open the Purge dialog box: importing them. a. Open the menus. b. Select Purge on the Record menu. [ & ] OPTIONAL Check the box to save an archive copy of your completed tasks on your computer. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 267: Customizing Your Tasks List
Calendar’s Agenda View. You can also choose the alarm sound for your tasks. Go to Favorites and select Tasks Open the Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 268 Show Priorities Show the priority setting for each task in the list. Show Categories Show the category for each task in the list. Alarm Sound Select a sound for the alarms you assign to your tasks. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 269: Working With Tasks On Your Computer
Use Tasks on your computer to view and manage your tasks. Check out the online Help in to synchronize with Palm Desktop software to learn how to use Tasks on your computer. The online Help includes Microsoft Outlook, check info about the following topics:...
Page 270: Related Topics
Bluetooth wireless If you’re having problems technology on your handheld with Tasks or with anything else on your handheld, go to • Synchronizing with Palm Desktop software and Outlook www.palm.com/support. Privacy Keeping task private by turning on security options Categories...
Page 271: Chapter 12: Writing Memos
Related topics to enter, store, and share your Benefits of Memos important information. • Store essential but hard-to-remember information • Send memos to colleagues wirelessly • Synchronize your information to back it up on your computer ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 272: Creating A Memo
® Graffiti 2 writing Return stroke to move to a new line in the memo. c. Select Done. Done That's it. Your handheld automatically saves the memo. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 273: Viewing And Editing A Memo
You can purchase a variety of portable keyboards. Visit www.palm.com/myT|X and click the Accessories link. b. Read or edit the memo, and then select Done. You can change the size...
Page 274: Moving A Memo In Your Memo List
Writing Memos Moving a memo in your Memo list Did You Know? ® If you use Palm Desktop You can move memos up or down in your memos list. For example, you might want to keep all software for memos on a certain topic grouped together.
Page 275: Deleting A Memo
Locate the memo you want. b. Open the menus. c. Select Delete Memo on the Record menu. [ & ] OPTIONAL Check the box to save an archive copy of the memo on your computer. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 276: Working With Memos On Your Computer
To open Memos on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Memos on the launch bar. MAC ONLY To open Memos on your computer, launch Palm Desktop software from the Palm folder, and then select Memos. ®...
Page 277: Related Topics
® • Sending memos to other Bluetooth handhelds using the Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld • Synchronizing with Palm Desktop software and Outlook ® VersaMail Sending memos as attachments to email messages Sending memos as part of a text message...
Page 278: Chapter 13: Writing Notes In Note Pad
• Capture information in the moment • A picture is worth a thousand words • See reminders when you set alarms • Send notes to colleagues wirelessly ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 279: Creating A Note
Assign the note to a category by selecting the Category box in the upper-right corner, and then selecting a category. marking them as private. Select Done. Done That’s it. Your handheld automatically saves the note. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 280: Choosing The Pen And Paper (Background) Colors
Select the pen and paper colors: a. Select Pen, and then select the ink color you want to use. b. Select Paper, and then select the background color you want to use. c. Select OK, and then select OK again. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 281: Setting An Alarm
Go to Applications and select Note Pad selecting a sound from the Alarm Sound pick list. Open the note: a. Select Done to display the Note Pad list. b. Select the note you want to set an alarm for. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 282 Select Options, and then select Alarm. note title. c. Select the Date box, and then select the year, month, and date you want the alarm to sound. d. Select the time you want the alarm to sound. e. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 283: Viewing And Editing A Note
Select Done to display the Note Pad list. dragging notes to another position in b. Select the note you want to view or edit. the list. Read or edit the note, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 284: Deleting A Note
Select Done to display the Note Pad list. messages? Open the Options menu, select b. Select the note you want to delete. Preferences, and then uncheck the Confirm note delete box. Select Delete, and then select OK to confirm deletion. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 285: Working With Note Pad On Your Computer
• Sorting notes • Sharing notes WINDOWS ONLY To open Note Pad on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Note Pad on the launch bar. MAC ONLY To open Note Pad on your computer, double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder.
Page 286: Related Topics
• Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around • Using menus Support ™ Sharing • Beaming notes to other Palm Powered handhelds If you’re having problems with Note Pad or with ® • Sending notes to other Bluetooth handhelds by using Bluetooth wireless...
Page 287: Chapter 14: Making Wi-Fi Wireless Connections
• Connect to your corporate network wirelessly home or the local coffee shop to access Setting up a device-to-device Wi-Fi network • Stay up-to-date by connecting your personal email and browse the wirelessly anywhere Internet. Related topics • Transfer documents wirelessly ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 288: What Can I Do With The Built-In Wi-Fi Wireless Technology
• When you are in range of other Wi-Fi devices, such as printers or projectors, create a device-to- device network (also called ad-hoc Wi-Fi network) between your handheld and the other device. Also, check the user guide for the other Wi-Fi device to enable device-to-device networking. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 289: When Would I Use Wi-Fi Or Bluetooth Technology
Also use your handheld’s Bluetooth technology to connect directly to other Bluetooth devices, such as computers or handhelds, to send and receive information. Check the documentation included with the other device for instructions on how to set up the device’s Bluetooth capabilities. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 290 Internet by technology to connect to your mobile phone and check connecting to the hotspot at the cafe. your email from the car in the parking lot before you go into the appointment. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 291: Wi-Fi Signal-Strength Indicator
You can tap the Wi-Fi icon to also view status, signal strength, and other Wi-Fi information. Wi-Fi controls Status ...Icons Wi-Fi off Wi-Fi on Connected to a network Signal strength: Full strength decreasing to no signal Wi-Fi on Not connected to a network ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 292: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Network Connection
Wi-Fi is set to On, and then connection to a network, select Scan/Setup. connect to it at any time by opening Wi-Fi Your handheld scans for controls, selecting the available networks. network from the Network pick list, and Continued then selecting Connect. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 293 Yes when purposes. asked if you want to enter security settings. Continue with step 5. The network you want is not listed Select Edit, and then select Add. Continue with step 4. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 294 None and go to step 8. • If your network requires WEP encryption, select WEP and go to step 6. • If your network requires WPA-PSK encryption, select WPA-PSK and go to step 7. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 295 104-bit ASCII Creates a 13-character string. You can use a passphrase to generate the keys. 104-bit passphrase Creates a variable-length string. If you have problems, ask your network administrator for the hex equivalent, and use that instead. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 296 Select OK and go to step 8. Check with your system administrator for the WPA-PSK passphrase. If you selected WPA-PSK in step 5: a. Select the Key box. b. Assign a passphrase. c. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 297 Select the IP Address or DNS Server pick list, and then select Manual. e. Enter the IP address or DNS server information. f. If you want to use a preamble, check the Use short preamble box. g. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 298 Wi-Fi controls. Done You can now connect to the network any time you are within range of an access point. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 299: Accessing Email And The Web With Wi-Fi Technology
Select the Network pick list, and then select the network you want. b. Select Connect. When the connection is completed, you are returned to the application you were in when you opened the Wi-Fi controls. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 300: Setting Up A Device-To-Device Wi-Fi Network
Select Scan/Setup. • Name of the network, also known as an SSID Continued • Security information, such as WEP keys • Channel number You may also need to know the IP address and DNS server information. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 301 Yes when purposes. asked if you want to enter security settings. Continue with step 4. The network you want is not listed Select Edit, and then select Add. Continue with step 4. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 302 None and go to step 8. • If your network requires WEP encryption, select WEP and go to step 6. • If your network requires WPA-PSK encryption, select WPA-PSK and go to step 7. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 303 If you have problems, 104-bit hex Creates a 26-digit hexadecimal number. ask your network administrator for the 104-bit ASCII Creates a 13-character string. hex equivalent, and use that instead. 104-bit passphrase Creates a variable-length string. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 304 Select OK and go to step 9. Set the connection: a. Select Details. b. Select Peer-to-Peer (ad hoc) from the Connect to pick list. c. Select the channel number from the Channel pick list. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 305 If you want to use a preamble, check the Use short preamble box. d. Select OK. Select OK three times and then select Done. Done You can now connect to the handheld any time you are within range. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 306: Conserving Battery Power When Using Wi-Fi Technology
Selecting Wi-Fi power-saving settings Open Wi-Fi Preferences: a. Tap Wi-Fi controls on the status bar. b. Select Prefs. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 307 Wi-Fi radio. Note that whatever value is selected, the handheld display remains on while Wi-Fi is connected. The Auto Lock setting takes precedence over this timeout setting. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 308: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around • Using menus Support Synchronizing Synchronizing your handheld with your desktop computer using Wi-Fi If you’re having problems...
Page 309: Chapter 15: Making Bluetooth
• Reduce cable clutter by synchronizing you share with by managing your features wirelessly wireless privacy through trusted Related topics • Connect to other devices to share connections to other devices, and files wirelessly setting levels of visibility. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 310: What Can I Do With The Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Technology
This handheld means of your mobile phone or your laptop connected to the Internet. For a list of compatible phones, go to http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/phonelink.html. complies with Bluetooth 1.1.
Page 311: What Is Device Discovery
Friends who already have the key can enter freely, and if someone without a key rings the bell to request a connection, you can choose to open the door or ignore the request. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 312: Entering Basic Bluetooth Settings
Did You Know? change it. You can synchronize with your computer using d. Select the Discoverable pick Bluetooth wireless list and select Yes or No. technology. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 313: Setting Up A Bluetooth Phone Connection
Phone Link application phone enabled with data services. from the web. Go to http://www.palm.com/ You can form a partnership between your handheld and your mobile phone. Once you have set up us/support/downloads/ the trusted devices connection, you automatically connect to your phone when you want a phonelink.html to...
Page 314 If the phone does not appear on the list, check for phone compatibility at phone is prepared to http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/phonelink.html. make a Bluetooth b. The Discovery Results displays all Bluetooth devices within range. connection. See the Select the phone you want, select OK, and then select Next.
Page 315 We recommend that you use a passkey of 16 digits where possible to improve the security of your handheld. The longer the passkey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered. b. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 316 Internet or send email. You are finished with setup. Select the pick list, select Yes or No, and then select Next. a. If you select Yes, go to step 7. b. If you select No, go to step 8. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 317 This is the password you use to access your dial-up account; it is not your passkey. d. Select Next, and then select Done. Done See the next procedure for steps on using your phone connection to browse the web or to send and receive email messages. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 318: Accessing Email And The Web With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Open the email application or the web browser. to quickly check Bluetooth status and make a connection from any Verify Bluetooth status: application on your handheld. a. Tap Bluetooth controls the status bar. b. Make sure On is selected. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 319 You are now ready to send and receive email messages or to browse the web. When you enter a URL in the web browser or select Get & Send in the ® VersaMail application, a connection is automatically attempted with the last used service. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 320: Setting Up A Connection To A Bluetooth Network
Select a LAN and select OK. The Discovery icon appears to indicate that the discovery process is active. If the LAN did not show up on the discovery results, select Find More to search again. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 321 Select Yes to add the LAN as a trusted device. b. Select Next. c. Enter the passkey number for the LAN and select OK. Enter the username and password for the LAN and select Next. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 322: Creating Partnership With Other Devices
Select Prefs. b. Select Setup Devices. c. Select Trusted Devices. d. Select Add Device. e. Select Trusted Devices to begin the discovery process. The Discovery icon appears to indicate that the discovery process is active. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 323 Select the device you want to add as a trusted device, and then select OK. If the device you want to add does not appear on the discovery results list, select Find More to search again. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 324 Setup Devices, and then accept a key exchange for bonding in a trusted pair. See the documentation select Trusted Devices. included with your phone for information. Select the appropriate device and select Details. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 325: Setting Advanced Bluetooth Features
Prefs. Open the menus. Select Options, and then select Disable device name cache. The selection on the Options menu toggles to Enable device name cache. This indicates that the cache is disabled. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 326: Allowing Your Handheld To Wake Up When It Is Turned Off
The selection on the Options menu toggles to Do not allow wakeup indicating that Allow Wakeup is enabled. [ ! ] IMPORTANT Enabling the Allow Wakeup setting uses battery power even when your handheld is turned off. Be sure to monitor your battery level. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 327: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around • Using menus Synchronizing Synchronizing your handheld with your desktop computer using Bluetooth Support wireless technology If you’re having problems...
Page 328: Chapter 16: Sending And Receiving Email Messages
Microsoft Exchange Working with Microsoft to view at a convenient time Server 2003, you may be able to set up Exchange ActiveSync an account that uses Microsoft Related topics ® Exchange ActiveSync on your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 329: Upgrading An Existing Email Account
Synchronize your new handheld with your computer. When prompted, select the username associated with your old handheld; this contains your existing account information. On your handheld, tap VersaMail in the input area. Select Yes to accept the upgrade. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 330: About Email Accounts
Some free web-based email providers such as Hotmail do not support either the POP or the IMAP protocol. You cannot use VersaMail to download messages to your handheld from an account with one of these providers. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 331: Using A Corporate Email Account
If your corporate mail system uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, you may be able to set up an account that uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on your handheld. For more information, see Working with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 332: Vpns
If your corporate mail system uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, you may be able ® to set up an account that uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on your handheld. For more information, see Working with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 333: Connecting To A Vpn
Connect to your VPN: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Connect VPN. c. Enter the username and password you use to log in to the VPN. d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 334: Setting Up An Account
• During software CD installation, select the option to set up your email software on the final installation screen. • From the Start menu, select Programs, navigate to the Palm program group, and then select VersaMail Setup. [ ! ]...
Page 335: Transferring Settings From An Existing Account
Enter a descriptive name for the account, or use the one shown. b. Enter your account username and password. Your email address will be entered automatically based on the username you enter. c. Click Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 336 Select whether to synchronize the information for this account to your handheld or to set up another account, and then click Next. When you have finished setting up all accounts, click Finish. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 337: Setting Up An Account On Your Computer: Common Providers
VersaMail email account. Click Next. Select the option to synchronize with a mail service from this list, and then select your mail service from the list. Click Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 338 Do one of the following: • To enter advanced settings for this account, click Advanced Settings. • To test the account settings you have entered, click Test My Settings. Click OK after settings have been tested. Click Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 339 9. Finish setting up accounts: a. Select the option to synchronize information for this account, and then click Next. b. Click Finish. Synchronize to transfer all account information to your handheld. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 340: Setting Up An Account On Your Computer: Other Providers
Select the option to synchronize with a mail service from this list, and then select Other. Click Next. Select the protocol for this account. Check with your system administrator if you do not know which protocol is used. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 341 Do one of the following: • To enter advanced settings for this account, click Advanced Settings. • To test the account settings you have entered, click Test My Settings. Click OK after settings have been tested. Click Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 342 10. Finish setting up accounts: a. Select the option to synchronize information for this account, and then click Next. b. Click Finish. Synchronize to transfer all account information to your handheld. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 343: Entering Advanced Account Settings On Your Computer
By default, this box is checked, meaning you can both send and receive email wirelessly and transfer messages to your handheld from your computer when you synchronize. If you uncheck the box, you can send and receive email wirelessly only. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 344 Synchronize Outbox Folder Check the box to synchronize messages in your handheld’s Outbox with messages on your computer during the next synchronization. If the box is unchecked, your Outbox is not included when you synchronize, so messages in your handheld’s Outbox are not sent. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 345 Password Enter your email account password. E-mail Enter the email address for this account. Incoming Server Enter the address of your incoming mail server. Mail Server Protocol Select the protocol for this account. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 346 Port Number The default is 25, the port number most SMTP servers use. Secure connection To send outgoing mail over a secure (Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL) connection, check the box. This server requires a secure connection (SSL). Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 347 To synchronize messages on your handheld with messages on a server folder, click in the Synchronize column to the right of the folder name to select Yes. When you have finished entering or verifying advanced settings, click OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 348: Setting Up An Account On Your Handheld
ActiveSync® account to synchronize email and Calendar information with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Tap VersaMail in the input area. Open the Account Setup screen: a. Open the menus. b. Select Accounts, and then select Account Setup. c. Select New. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 349 If your email provider appears on the Mail b. Select the Password box, enter your email account Service pick list, the password, and then select OK. Protocol pick list is not displayed. c. Select Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 350 Did You Know? mail servers. Some service providers such as Yahoo! require c. Select Next. you to pay for a POP account in order to download email Select Done. messages from your account to your Done handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 351: Setting Advanced Mail Options On Your Handheld
Use Authentication (APOP) (POP accounts only) Encrypts your username and password when they travel over the network. Some services do not work properly without APOP , while others do not work properly if APOP is used. b. Select Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 352: Testing Your New Account
Testing your new account After you finish setting up a new email account, the Inbox of the account you just created is displayed. You can test whether the email account is set up and working properly by getting messages. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 353: Editing An Account
Editing an account on your computer of your computer screen, selecting Programs, WINDOWS ONLY navigating to Palm, and then selecting VersaMail Setup. Select the Select the account to edit: username associated with the account, click the ®...
Page 354: Editing An Account On Your Handheld
Edit. The same series of screens appears for editing an account as for creating an account. Go through the screens by selecting Next, and change the entries you want to edit on the appropriate screens. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 355: Deleting An Account
Delete. Delete Account. Delete the account: a. Select Yes in the Delete Account dialog box to delete the account and all associated email messages. b. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 356: Adding Esmtp To An Account
The same series of screens and password appears for editing an account information. as for creating an account. Go through the screens by selecting Next. When setup is completed, select Advanced. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 357: Getting And Reading Messages
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to synchronize email and Calendar information message is downloaded. on your handheld with info in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. You can change the maximum size for downloaded messages in the VersaMail Tap VersaMail in the input area. preferences. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 358 Select Get or Get & Send. [ & ] OPTIONAL If you have selected Ask Every Time in VersaMail Preferences, select whether to download subjects only or entire messages. Done A list of your messages appears in the Inbox. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 359: Auto Sync With Notification
Yahoo! account, you can’t set up a separate schedule for weekends for that account. Auto Sync may not work with your specific VPN connection. It also doesn’t work if your security preferences include encrypting databases on your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 360 Select OK. Days Select the days you want the schedule to be active. You can choose any number of days, but you can set up only one schedule for each email account. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 361: Auto Sync Notifications
Reminders screen If Auto Sync discovers and downloads new messages for an email account, a notification appears on the Reminders screen, telling you the account name and the number of new messages. If Auto Sync is scheduled for more than one account, a separate notification appears for each account. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 362: Setting Alert Options
You can choose an alert—such as a bird, a phone, or an alarm—to let you know when new email arrives. Open the Alerts screen: a. From the Inbox or another folder, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Auto Sync, and then select Alerts. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 363: Viewing And Using The Reminders Screen
• Check the box to clear a reminder from the list. • Select the reminder (either the mail icon or the text description) to go to the Inbox of that account or to read a detailed error message. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 364: Auto Sync Retries
Increased monthly charges Some wireless providers charge a fee for data transactions. If you use one of these providers, using the Auto Sync feature can substantially add to your monthly charges. This is especially true for POP accounts, because POP messages take longer to download than IMAP messages. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 365: Inbox Icons In The Versamail ® Application
Downloaded message has been marked high priority by the sender. Setting preferences for getting messages Open the Delivery Options preferences: a. In the Inbox or on another folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Delivery Options. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 366 Mail from last X days Get messages sent within the number of days you specify (default is 7). Download attachments Check the box to automatically download file attachments to email messages to your handheld. Attachments that exceed the maximum message size cannot be downloaded. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 367 Done consume handheld resources, the VersaMail application displays the size of the message and asks if you want to continue downloading any message that exceeds your maximum message size, up to a total size of 5MB. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 368: Reading Email Messages
Select the More button to view the entire message. by opening the Options menu and selecting Use smaller font or Use standard font. Use landscape mode to see more of the message on a single screen. Select More to view the entire message ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 369: Adding Or Updating A Contact Directly From A Message
“From” email address. create a new record for the recipient. Select OK to add the email address to Contacts, and then select OK in the confirmation dialog box. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 370: Sending An Email Message
Options menu and select Set Priority To High. Open a new message: a. Open the menus. b. Select Accounts, and then select the account you want. c. Select New. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 371 Outbox Stores email so you can compose email offline and then send it all during one connection with the server. To send your email, select Get & Send. Drafts Saves your message so you can work on it at another time. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 372: Entering An Address Using Smart Addressing
Contacts. of the screen to display the cc: and bcc: fields. When the name you want appears, select it to enter it on the To line. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 373: Entering An Address Directly In The To Field
(;) and then a space It’s OK to enter commas between recipient names. instead of semicolons between addresses, because they’re changed to semicolons. But you Done can’t use other punctuation or no punctuation between addresses. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 374: Entering An Address Using Contacts
On the Recipient List screen, select Lookup. Enter the address: a. On the Address Lookup screen, select the address you want, and then select Add. b. Select Lookup and repeat step “a” for each address you want to add. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 375: Attaching A Personal Signature
From the Inbox or on another folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Signature. Add a signature: a. Check the Attach Signature box. b. Enter your signature information, and then select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 376: Send Retry
• You can choose to disable notifications for send retry failures. • The Reminders screen shows only the most recent notification for an email account, no matter how many automatic send retries have been attempted for that account. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 377: Modifying Messages In The Outbox
Send retry is currently in process; you cannot edit, move, or delete a message in this state. Third automatic send retry has failed. You must manually send a message in this state by selecting Get & Send. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 378: Working With Email Folders
Viewing another folder On a folder screen, select the folders pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select the folder you want to view. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 379: Customizing The Appearance Of The Message List
Font Select the Font field. Select each pick list in the Select Font dialog box (Font, Size, Style) and select the option you want. Default is Palm 9 Plain. Unread and read message color Select the Read and Unread pick lists, and then select the color you want for each type of message.
Page 380 If you selected 1 line view in step 2, change the size of columns in the message list: a. Tap on the column divider. Column divider b. Drag the column divider to change the width of the column. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 381: Moving Messages Between Folders
Move To. Then select the select the folder containing the folder you want from the message(s) you want to move. folders list. You can also open the menus, select Message, Continued and then select Move To. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 382 Tap a message icon next to a selected message, and then select Move To from the list. c. From the folders list, select the destination folder you want. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 383: Creating And Editing A Mail Folder
Delete. NOTE For IMAP accounts only, check the box if you want the change (create, rename, or delete) to take place on the server as well as on your handheld. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 384: Working With Email Messages
Select the email message to open it. b. Select Fwd (Forward). Select Fwd [ & ] OPTIONAL Add any desired text to the message beneath the subject line. Address and send the message. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 385: Replying To An Email Message
Enter a reply. and then select Reply from the list. Or open the Options menu and select Reply. Select Send to send the reply now, Outbox to send it later, or Drafts to work on it later. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 386: Setting Reply Preferences
The preferences you set apply to all reply messages you send. Open Reply Options preferences: a. In the Inbox or on another folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Reply Options. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 387 The blind copy email address is not seen by the other recipients of the message. For example, if you want a copy of all messages you send from your handheld to be sent to your corporate email account, enter that email address. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 388: Working With Urls, Email Addresses, And Phone Numbers In A Message
Select the bullet next to the icon of each message that you want to delete. To deletions box. select adjacent messages, drag the stylus across the bullet to the left of each message. Lift the stylus and drag again to select additional adjacent messages. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 389: Deleting Old Messages
Deleting old messages full, messages are returned to the senders. Open the Delete Old Messages dialog box: a. On a folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Delete Old on the Message menu. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 390 [ ! ] IMPORTANT If you delete a message from the server, you cannot retrieve it and view it again later. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 391: Emptying The Trash
To delete messages from your handheld as well as from the server Select Both. Select Yes if you want to update the server now. To delete the message from only your handheld now Select Handheld. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 392: Setting The Trash To Be Emptied Automatically
• Select Immediately if you want the trash emptied automatically each time you delete messages. • Select a time period if you want messages emptied from the trash periodically. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 393: Marking Messages As Read Or Unread
Single message Select Mark Read or Mark Unread from the list. Multiple messages Open the menus, select Messages, and then select Mark Read or Mark Unread. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 394: Working With Attachments
Excel, and PowerPoint files; HTML pages; text files; and information from applications on your handheld such as Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks. ® You can also work with attached Palm OS applications and related files (PRC and PDB files), as well as compressed ZIP files that contain other files.
Page 395: Working With A Downloaded Attachment
[ & ] OPTIONAL If you choose to get messages by subject only, select More for each downloaded message to view the body of the email message plus any attachments, up to the maximum message size. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 396 Done button appears on screen Select Done. This returns you to the Attachments dialog box, where you can select another attachment. No Done button appears Tap VersaMail in the input area to return to the Inbox of the account you were viewing. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 397: Downloading Large Attachments
More. b. Select Yes to continue downloading the entire message with attachment. c. When downloading is complete, the red paper clip icon appears and More is no longer displayed. Save, view, or install the attachment. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 398 Select No. Save, view, or install the downloaded attachments. To continue downloading all attachments Select Yes. When downloading is complete, the Attachments dialog box appears, showing all downloaded attachments. Save, view, or install the downloaded attachments. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 399: Attaching Files To Outgoing Messages
On the New Message screen, tap the red paper clip icon in To remove an attachment the upper-right corner. from an email message, select the attached file in the Attachments box, and then select Delete. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 400 Attachments screen. For others—for example, Excel or Word files—a new screen appears from which you can select the file to attach. c. Repeat steps a and b for each attachment you want to add, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 401: Attaching Photos And Videos
Create the message to which you want to attach the file. To select adjacent items, b. On the New Message screen, drag the stylus across tap the red paper clip icon in each item. the upper-right corner. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 402 Select it to display all files on the card in the upper box of the Attachments dialog box. b. Check the box next to the items you want, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 403: Advanced Versamail Application Features
• Adding APOP to an account • Setting advanced account preferences • Changing email header details • Backing up mail databases • Synchronizing IMAP mail folders wirelessly • Working with root folders • Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 404: Creating And Using Filters
Tap VersaMail in the input area. Open the Filters dialog box: a. In the Inbox or on another folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Filters. d. Select New. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 405 You can also create a new folder for storing the incoming email. Select Edit Folders, and then create a new folder or delete or rename existing ones. c. Select OK. The filter appears in the Filters list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 406: Turning A Filter On And Off
In the Inbox or on another the left of the filter name. folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Filters. The Filters dialog box appears with the filters you created. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 407 Synchronize Applies a filter to messages downloaded to your handheld when you synchronize. b. Check or uncheck the filter boxes to select the filters you do and don’t want to use for subsequent email transactions. c. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 408: Editing Or Deleting A Filter
Edit Revise your entry in the Name field, your selections in the pick lists, or the text in the edit line. Select OK. Delete Select Delete, select Yes to confirm the deletion, and then select OK. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 409: Setting Connection Preferences
Each command you perform initiates a new call to your ISP . This setting is not recommended if you plan to perform multiple email transactions in a short amount of time. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 410: Setting Server Preferences
Server preferences differ for POP and IMAP email accounts. Open the Server Preferences screen: a. In the Inbox or on another folder screen, open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Server. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 411 Shows the name of your Sent Mail folder on the server. Delete mail on the server Check this box to delete messages on your provider’s mail server when they are deleted in the VersaMail application. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 412: Changing Email Header Details
• Subject line (Subj field) • Date message was composed, sent, or received (Date field) • Size of message including any attachments (Size field) • Recipient’s name or email address (To field) Select icon to switch to short header ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 413: Synchronizing Imap Mail Folders Wirelessly
Any messages moved out of the selected folder on your handheld or deleted on your handheld are moved or deleted in the folder on the mail server. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 414: Prerequisites For Wireless Imap Folder Synchronization
From within an IMAP email account, select Get or Get & Send. Check or uncheck the Sync IMAP Folders box, and then select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 415: Synchronizing Handheld And Mail Server Imap Folders From The Options Menu
Internet is secure and authentic. The VersaMail application uses SSL to help guarantee the secure transmission of email messages that you send or receive. When you set up an account in the VersaMail application, you are given the option of selecting SSL for incoming and outgoing mail. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 416: Working With Microsoft Exchange Activesync
® on your computer, such as Microsoft Outlook or Palm Desktop software. Other information on your handheld, such as contacts, tasks, and memos, continues to synchronize with your desktop software.
Page 417: How Does A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Email Account Differ From Other Accounts
ActiveSync account, such as attaching files to messages, work like the features of any other account. NOTE Email accounts that use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync do not support mail filters. Also, you cannot set server preferences from the VersaMail Preferences screen for this type of account. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 418: Setting Up A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
You cannot choose to synchronize Calendar events with info in must select Sync within Palm Desktop software or Outlook once you set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email the VersaMail application account. If you do not want to synchronize Calendar events with info on the server, do not set to synchronize messages up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account in the VersaMail application.
Page 419 If you are using a proxy server, enter the server name. send a message. Click Next. [ & ] OPTIONAL To test the account settings you have entered, click Test My Settings. Click OK after settings have been tested. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 420 You can set up only one Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. If you choose to set up another email account, it must be a different type. Click Next. When you have finished setting up all accounts, click Finish on the Transfer Settings screen. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 421: Setting Up An Account On Your Handheld
Account Setup. c. Select New. Enter the basic account information: a. In the Account Name field, enter a descriptive name. b. Select the Mail Service pick list, and then select Exchange ActiveSync. c. Select Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 422 Enter the username you use to access your email. b. Select the Password box, enter your email account password, and then select OK. c. Select Next. Enter your email address and Exchange mail server name. Select Next. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 423 Set additional mail options Select Advanced to set advanced mail options. Test settings Select Test My Settings to test settings for this account, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 424: Setting Advanced Mail Options On Your Handheld
If you use a proxy server, enter the proxy server name and port number, and check the box if your server requires authentication. Check with your system administrator for this information. When you have finished, select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 425: Getting Email Messages
For example, if the time interval is set at seven days, any email messages that are eight days old are removed from your handheld. This info is not removed from the Exchange server. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 426 This is faster and may Done A list of your messages appears in the Inbox. To see downloaded save on data charges. Calendar events, tap Calendar ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 427: Sending Messages
If you receive meeting you work with other attachment. invitations, the Reminders screen displays both the number of new email messages and the number of new meeting invitations for that account—for example, 5 new messages/2 new meetings. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 428: Working With Meeting Invitations
[ & ] OPTIONAL If the invitation contains an attachment, open the attachment and view or save it before responding to the invitation. Once you respond to the invitation the attachment is removed. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 429 Don’t respond Updates the server with your reply, but does not send a response to the meeting organizer. cancellation, you don’t need to do anything. NOTE If you decline an invitation, the invitation is automatically put into the Trash folder. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 430: Working With Calendar Events
[ ! ] IMPORTANT You cannot choose to synchronize Calendar events with info in Palm Desktop software or Outlook once you set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email account. If you want to stop synchronizing Calendar events with the server, you must delete the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email account.
Page 431: Synchronizing Calendar Events Using Microsoft Exchange Activesync
ActiveSync account duplicate events. You cannot choose to synchronize Calendar events with info in Palm Desktop software or Outlook once you set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email account. If you want to stop synchronizing Calendar events with info on the server, you must delete the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email account.
Page 432: Related Topics
For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit ® Moving Using the Graffiti 2 command stroke in email messages www.palm.com/myT|X. Around Entering Info Cutting, copying, and pasting text from an email message Support If you’re having problems Managing Info...
Page 433: Chapter 17: Sending And Receiving Text Messages
Messaging is a Setting advanced messaging popular way for people to stay features connected using the text messaging Related Topics features of their mobile phone. Benefits • Enjoy quick communication • Use text messaging to chat with friends ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 434: Creating And Sending A Text Message
Key Term SMS More commonly Go to Applications and select SMS known as text messages, Short Message Service messages can be received by most mobile Select New. phones. Unread message Read message Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 435 You can store your message in your Draft category and work signature to your on it later: message by opening the Options menu and a. Open the menus. selecting Add Signature. b. Select Draft on the Message menu. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 436 Send your message: Select Send Sends the current message now. Selecting Send does not send any of the other messages in your Outbox. Select Outbox Sends your message to the Outbox to be sent later. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 437: Receiving And Viewing A Text Message
Did You Know? You can set an alert that lets you know a new message has arrived. Open the Preferences menu and check the Alert sound box. Select the Alarm pick list to choose a Continued sound. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 438 Archive the message You can store your message in the Archive category: received. Open the Options menu and select a. Open the menus. Preferences. Select from the Sort by pick list and b. Select Archive on the Message menu. select Show date. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 439: Editing A Draft Text Message
Select Cancel Opens a dialog box that asks if you want to save the message in the Draft category. Select Yes to keep your changes and return the message to the Draft category. Select No to discard your changes and return the message to the Draft category. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 440: Setting Advanced Messaging Features
Message menu. To display confirmation messages, check this box. Delete After Transfer Indicates whether data messages are deleted after you accept the data in the appropriate application. To keep data messages after you transfer them to the application, uncheck this box. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 441 Message Center number directly from the phone, or whether you need to enter the number manually. If your phone is already configured to use SMS, you do not need to change this setting. Select OK twice. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 442: Related Topics
Keeping messages private by turning on security options else on your handheld, go to ® www.palm.com/support. Sharing • Exchanging messages with other Palm handheld users by beaming them ® • Sending messages to other Bluetooth handhelds by using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld...
Page 443: Chapter 18: Browsing The Web
Changing your home and Benefits of the web browser start pages • Carry the web with you Setting advanced browser • View web pages in handheld-friendly options format Related topics • Store pages for offline viewing ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 444: Accessing A Web Page
For example, the URL for Palm is http://www.palm.com. b. Enter the address of the web page you want to visit. Use the buttons in the Go to Web Page dialog box for quick entry of characters commonly used in web addresses.
Page 445: Accessing A Web Page Using The Address Field
• If you are going to a web page save the content of a you recently visited, select the web page indefinitely. Address field pick list, and then select Go. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 446: Using A Password To Access A Web Page
Enter your sign-in name in the appropriate field. b. Tap in the password box, enter your password, and then select OK. c. Select the button that lets you view the page (Sign In, Enter, Go, or the like). Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 447: Finding Information On A Web Page
Use the Page Properties dialog box to view the full URL. Open the Page menu, select Page, and Search the web page: then select Page Info. a. Type the text you want to find. b. Select Find. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 448: Quickly Jumping To A Page
No matter where you navigate on the Internet, you can always return to your home page quickly or return to a page you recently visited. Select the back and forward arrows to go to previous pages Select the Home icon to go to your home page ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 449: Changing How You View A Page
Optimized Mode Displays a modified version of the web page so that it is optimized for handheld viewing. Wide Page Mode Displays the web page as it would appear in a desktop computer web browser. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 450 Tap and Drag setting in the General Preferences tab under the Options menu. This feature is disabled when you turn on Writing Area Preferences and use the full ® screen for Graffiti 2 writing. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 451: Bookmarking Your Favorite Pages
Go to the web page that you want to bookmark. start page. Open the Bookmark Page dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Page, and then select Add Bookmark. [ & ] OPTIONAL Change the bookmark name, description, or URL. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 452: Viewing A Bookmarked Or Saved Page
Bookmarks pages. Select a Bookmarks page icon to display the page. You can Bookmark also tap the arrow to go to the page arrow next page. Bookmark page icons Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 453: Editing Information About A Bookmark Or Saved Page
Edit the bookmark information: a. Select the name of the bookmarked or saved page that you want to edit. b. Change the bookmark or saved page name, description, or address (URL) by selecting the appropriate option. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 454: Arranging The Bookmark List
Go to Favorites and select Web Go to the Edit Bookmarks List dialog box: a. Select the Bookmark icon b. Open the menus. c. Select Edit Bookmarks in the Bookmarks menu. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 455 Page icon. Ten page icons at the bottom of the dialog box represent the pages on each of which you can add ten bookmarks. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 456: Downloading Files And Pages
Application name Downloads the file to an application. For example, if you are downloading a Word document, the file downloads into Documents To Go. Card If you have an expansion card installed, the file downloads onto the card. Select Yes. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 457: Saving A Web Page
Save the web page: a. Change the page name or Saving a web page on description if you want. your handheld allows b. Select OK. you to view a web page without being online. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 458: Viewing A Saved File
Go to the file: a. Open the menus. b. Select Go, and then select Go to Web Page. c. Enter the file name using the format file://<cardname>/ <path>. d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 459: Sending Email By Means Of An Internet Email Account
You can use your Internet email account to send an email message and attachments. Go to Favorites and select Web Log in to your Internet email account. Compose your email message. Send or save the email message. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 460: Changing Your Home And Start Pages
You can choose a home page from any web address. the Show Address Bar box. Go to Favorites and select Web Open the Preferences Page dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select the Page tab. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 461 CHAPTER 18 Browsing the Web Select the Home Page box. Enter a URL on the Address line. Select OK twice. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 462: Changing Your Start Page
Bookmarks The Bookmarks dialog box opens. The web browser does not connect to the Internet. Home Page The page you have set as your home page. Blank Page An empty page with no URL or dialog box Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 463: Setting Advanced Browser Options
You can set an option to make web pages download faster by removing images altogether. Go to Favorites and select Web Open the General Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select General tab. Select Fast Mode. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 464 Removes images from Mode. To bypass this downloads. tip in the future, check the box Don’t show this tip again. Select Fast Mode: a. Select Fast Mode icon b. Select Fast Mode. c. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 465: Setting Whether To Automatically Complete Web Addresses And Form Fields
Select Options, and then select Preferences. those letters, and fills in the field. c. Select General tab. Check or uncheck the Auto Complete box to enable or disable autofill. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 466: Setting Tap And Drag Behavior
When you are in a web page, you can select how you want the browser to behave when you tap and drag the stylus. Go to Favorites and select Web Open the General Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select General tab. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 467 Select Text Tap where you want to begin selecting text and drag the stylus to the end of the selection. Scrolls page Tap and hold the web page and move the stylus in the direction you want to move the page. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 468: Allowing Websites To Remember Personal Information
Select General tab. A cookie stores only the information you provide while visiting the website. Check or uncheck the Disable cookies box. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 469: Clearing Cookies And Cache Memory
Browsing the Web Clearing Cookies and cache memory Go to Favorites and select Web Open the Advanced Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Advanced tab. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 470 Clear cache on exit Check the box to clear the cache each time you exit the web browser. Uncheck the box to keep the cache from session to session. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 471: Setting Preferences For Using A Proxy Server
Go to Favorites and select Web from the remote server. Open the Advanced Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select Advanced tab. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 472 Check or uncheck the Use custom proxy box to use or not use a proxy server. c. If you want to use a proxy server, select the Use custom proxy box and enter the appropriate server address and port number. d. Select OK. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 473: Setting The Javascript Preference
Open the General Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. c. Select General tab. Check or uncheck the Disable JavaScript box to disable or enable JavaScript. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 474: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around • Using menus Support Categories Organizing messages by arranging them into categories and sorting them If you’re having problems...
Page 475: Chapter 19: Dialing Phone Numbers From Your Handheld
Benefits of Dialer • Easily dial numbers that are not in Contacts by using the keypad on your handheld screen • Keep your call history on your handheld • Quickly dial numbers using speed dial ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 476: Dialing A Number
Enter phone number and tap Dial Tap Clear to delete last digit from numeric display. Tap and hold to clear entire numeric display Tap and hold the 0 key to add a + (plus) to the number sequence Tap Dial. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 477: Redialing The Most Recently Used Number
Go to Applications and select Dialer Dial the most recently used number: a. Tap Dial to display the most recently used number. The most recently dialed number is displayed Tap Dial b. Tap Dial again to dial the number. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 478: Dialing A Number From The Call History List
Tap History. appears in the Call History list. b. Tap an entry from the History list. Tap entry to enter number on Dialer view c. Tap Dial. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 479: Using Speed Dial
Adding a speed-dial entry Go to Applications and select Dialer Add a speed-dial entry: a. Tap Speed. b. Tap an empty speed-dial button. Tap empty speed-dial button c. Enter a name and telephone number. d. Tap OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 480: Dialing A Number Using Speed Dial
CHAPTER 19 Dialing Phone Numbers from Your Handheld Dialing a number using speed dial Go to Applications and select Dialer Dial the number: a. Tap Speed. b. Tap one of the named speed-dial buttons. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 481: Editing A Speed-Dial Entry
Go to Applications and select Dialer speed dial button. Edit an entry: a. Tap Speed. b. Tap Edit. Tap Edit c. Tap an entry. d. Edit the entry. e. Tap OK, and then tap Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 482: Related Topics
Make your handheld Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. Around Bluetooth Connecting your handheld to a mobile phone Support If you’re having problems Contacts...
Page 483: Chapter 20: Sharing Information
• Keep others up-to-date with the quickest, most convenient way meaningful business and personal information of sending your info. • Choose the most convenient sharing method from a variety of options • Create an informal backup copy of important info ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 484: Using The Send Command
You can send information from within an application—such as a photo or video, a contact, or an the prerequisites for the ® appointment—to other Palm OS handheld users. You can also send a category of information or messaging application. even an entire application.
Page 485 Record. c. Select Bluetooth, and then select OK. Select the receiving handheld on the Discovery Results screen, and then select OK. Done The information is sent to the receiving handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 486: Sending A Category Using Bluetooth Technology
Select the Send Category menu item in the leftmost menu. handheld. c. Select Bluetooth, and then select OK. Select the receiving handheld on the Discovery Results screen, and then select OK. Done The information is sent to the receiving handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 487: Sending An Application Using Bluetooth Technology
Send the application: a. Select Send. b. Select Bluetooth, and then select OK. Select the receiving handheld on the Discovery Results screen, and then select Done The information is sent to the receiving handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 488: Using The Send Command With The Versamail ® Application
Using the IR port on your handheld, you can beam information from within an application, such ™ as a photo or video, a contact, an appointment, or a task, to other Palm Powered handhelds. You can also beam a category of information or even an entire application.
Page 489: Beaming Information From Within An Application
IR port of the other handheld. to other handhelds by holding down the Contacts Quick button until the Beam dialog box appears. IR port Wait for the Beam dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 490: Beaming A Category
When the Beam dialog box appears, point your handheld’s IR port directly at the IR port of the other handheld. IR port Wait for the Beam dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 491: Beaming An Application
Select the location of the app from the Beam From pick list. e. Select the application you want to beam. NOTE You cannot beam an application that has a lock icon next to the application size. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 492: Other Ways Of Sharing Information
• Copy information or an application onto an expansion card inserted into the expansion slot, and view the information by inserting the card into the slot on another Palm Powered handheld. • Copy information such as a photo or video from your handheld to your computer, or from your computer to your handheld by synchronizing.
Page 493: Related Topics
For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Info Sharing information by synchronizing your handheld with your computer www.palm.com/myT|X. Expansion Sharing information by saving it to an expansion card that can be viewed from another handheld Support If you’re having problems...
Page 494: Chapter 21: Managing Your Expenses
Related topics one convenient place. You can even transfer the information to a spreadsheet on your computer. Benefits of Expense • Monitor your business and personal expenses • Easily retrieve expense information • Create expense reports faster ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 495: Adding An Expense
To enable this feature on Expense your handheld, open the type pick list Options menu and select Preferences. Check the automatic fill box. Change the date of an expense by selecting the date of the item. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 496 For example, a business lunch might be at Rosie’s Cafe in San Francisco. Attendees Enter the people associated with the expense. c. Select OK. Done That’s it. Your handheld automatically saves the expense. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 497: Choosing Currency Options
Purge command. a. Tap an expense item. b. Tap Details. Select the currency symbol(s) that you want to see in the pick list: a. Select the Currency pick list, and then select Edit currencies. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 498: Presetting The Currency Symbol
Presetting the currency symbol Choose which currency symbols appear when you add a new expense. Go to Applications and select Expense Open Expense Preferences dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Preferences. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 499: Creating A Currency Symbol
If the currency you want to use is not in the pick list of countries, you can create your own symbol. Go to Applications and select Expense Open the Custom Currencies dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Custom Currencies. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 500: Deleting Expenses
Select OK, and then select OK again. Done Deleting expenses Delete individual expenses, or an entire category of expenses at once. Deleting an individual expense Go to Applications and select Expense Tap the expense you want to delete. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 501 Delete the item: a. Open the menus. b. Select Delete Item in the Record menu. [ & ] OPTIONAL Check the box to save an archive copy of the expense on your computer. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 502: Deleting An Entire Category Of Expenses
Unfiled Delete the category and all of its items: category. a. Select the category you want to delete. b. Select Purge. c. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 503: Customizing The Expense List
Select the pick lists to change any of the following items, and then select OK: refine your list. Sort by Sort expenses by date or type. Distance Show distance in miles or kilometers. Show currency Show or hide the currency symbol in the expense list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 504: Working With Expense On Your Computer
• Transferring expense information to other applications, such as Microsoft Excel, using the Send or Export command in Palm Desktop software To open Expense on your computer, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Expense on the Launch bar.
Page 505: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Around • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. • Using menus Support Entering • Adding contacts to the attendees list with Lookup If you’re having problems...
Page 506: Chapter 22: Performing Calculations
And because it’s part of your handheld, there’s no Related topics need to carry a separate calculator. Benefits of Calculator • Always have a calculator with you • Store calculations for later use ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 507: Calculator Buttons
Enter a number, and then select this button to calculate the square root of the number. Enter a number, and then select this button to make it negative. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 508: Viewing Recent Calculations
Select Edit, and then select Copy Select to copy the Show History. history of calculations. Paste them into another c. Select OK. application by opening the Edit menu and Done selecting Paste in the other application. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 509: Accessing A Different Calculator
Select Options, and then select Advanced Mode. You can now use the scientific calculator. c. If you want to use other calculators, such as finance, logic, statistics, or area, open the menus, select Options, and then select a mode from the list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 510: Related Topics
Make your handheld Click the links below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Around • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. • Using menus Support ® Entering Entering numbers with Graffiti 2 characters If you’re having problems...
Page 511: Chapter 23: Keeping Your Information Private
Using Quick Unlock Encrypting your information Limiting the number of Benefits of privacy password attempts • Protect information if your handheld Related topics is misplaced • Hide private information • Unlock your handheld using only one hand ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 512: Choosing A Security Level
This is the basic level of security. Locking your handheld A password is required to use your handheld. All entries are protected, whether marked as private or not. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 513: Marking Information As Private
Create a new entry, or select the entry that you want to make private. Mark it as private: a. For existing Contacts, select Edit. b. Select Details. c. Check the Private box. d. Select OK. Private box e. In Contacts and Memos, select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 514: Setting The Level Of Privacy
Select one of these options, and then select Done. Show Display private entries. Mask Cover entries with a gray mask; you can see the mask onscreen, but you can't see the content of the entry. Hide Make private entries invisible. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 515: Viewing An Entry That Is Masked
Records dialog box, and then select OK. When you close a masked entry, it remains masked. Using a password Further protect your hidden or masked entries by creating a password, which is needed to display the contents of hidden/masked entries. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 516: Creating A Password
Any password you create select Prefs is case-sensitive. b. Select Security. Create a password: a. Select the Password box. b. Enter a password with ® Graffiti 2 writing, the numeric keypad, or the onscreen keyboard. c. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 517: Changing A Password
Options, and then click Security. Check the box Require password to Changing a password access the Palm Desktop data. The password is the You can change your password at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change it.
Page 518 Confirm the password and enter a hint: a. Enter the password again, and then select OK. b. Enter a hint to help you remember the password if you forget it, and then select Done. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 519: Deleting A Password
You can delete your password at any time. You must enter the current password before you can delete it. Enter your password: a. Select the Password box. b. Enter the current password, and then select OK. Delete your password: a. Select Unassign. b. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 520: Deleting A Forgotten Password
Password box a. Go to Applications, and then select Prefs b. Select Security. Open the Incorrect Password dialog box: a. Select the Password box. b. Tap any number on the keypad, and then select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 521: Locking Your Handheld
If you still cannot remember the password, you must do a hard reset to resume using your handheld. A hard reset deletes all of the information on your handheld, including your password. You can restore the information by synchronizing your handheld with your computer. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 522: Locking Your Handheld Automatically
Go to Applications, and then select Prefs Auto Lock box b. Select Security. Open the Lock Handheld dialog box: a. Select the Auto Lock box. b. If necessary, enter your password, and then select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 523 At a preset time Set a time when your handheld automatically locks. After a preset delay Set a period of inactivity after which your handheld will automatically lock. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 524: Locking Your Handheld Manually
CHAPTER 23 Keeping Your Information Private Locking your handheld manually Open Security: a. Go to Applications, and then select Prefs b. Select Security. Lock Select Lock. Select Lock Device. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 525: Using Quick Unlock
Go to Applications, and then Quick Unlock box select Prefs b. Select Security. Open the Quick Unlock dialog box: a. Select the Quick Unlock box. b. If necessary, enter your password, and then select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 526 Left-Right-Left as a combination. b. Select OK. Select Done. Done When your handheld is locked, you can now unlock it by using the Quick Unlock combination. If you forget your combination, you are asked to enter your password. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 527: Deleting Your Quick Unlock Combination
Select Security. Open the Quick Unlock dialog box: a. Select the Quick Unlock box. b. If necessary, enter your password, and then select OK. Delete the Quick Unlock combination: a. Select Unassign. b. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 528: Encrypting Your Information
The more information you select for encryption, the longer your handheld takes to scramble (and ® unscramble) the information. Also, applications that use large files, such as Palm Media, take a long time to encrypt. In these cases, consider the trade-off between security and convenience.
Page 529 Select Options. b. If necessary, enter your password, and then select OK. c. Check the Encrypt data when locked box. d. Select Choose Applications. Select the applications you want to encrypt, and then select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 530: Limiting The Number Of Password Attempts
[ ! ] IMPORTANT If you limit the number of password attempts, be sure to use Quick Unlock to prevent accidental password attempts while your handheld is in a purse or pocket. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 531 If necessary, enter your password, and then select OK. Intrusion c. Select the Intrusion Protection box Protection box. d. Enter the number of password attempts that are allowed before selected information on your handheld is deleted. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 532 All Data All information you entered and all applications you installed on your handheld are deleted after the set number of failed attempts. b. Select OK. Select OK two more times, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 533: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Around • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. • Using menus Managing Info Creating a backup of your information Support If you’re having problems...
Page 534: Chapter 24: Using Categories To Organize Information
Viewing information by category Categories help you organize different Related topics aspects of your life, no matter how you choose to group them. Benefits of categories • Better organize your information • Easily retrieve the information you need ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 535: Adding A Category
Entertainment, for upper-right corner, and then select Edit Categories. restaurants or theaters that you visit often. b. Select New and enter the name of the new category. c. Select OK, and then select OK again. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 536: Renaming A Category
Select the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select Edit Categories. b. Select the name of the category you want to change, and then select Rename. c. Enter a new category name, and then select OK. d. Select OK again. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 537: Deleting A Category
All other applications Select the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select Edit Categories. Delete the category: a. Select the name of the category you want to delete. b. Select Delete. c. Select Yes d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 538: Placing Information In A Category
Open an application that contains a category option. In Calendar, go to Day View. Open an entry. In Note Pad only: skip to step 5. Open the Details dialog box: Contacts Select Edit, and then select Details. All other applications Select Details. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 539 Place the entry in a category: different category, simply select a different category a. Select a category from the Category pick list. from the Category Category pick list. b. If necessary, select OK. c. If necessary, select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 540: Placing An Application In A Category
Select Category in the App menu. Place the application in a category: a. Select the pick list next to the application you want to place in a category. b. Select a category, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 541: Viewing Information By Category
Calendar Select Show Category List, and then select the category you want to categories in Contacts view from the pick list. by repeatedly pressing the Contacts button. All other applications Select the category you want to view from the pick list in the upper-right corner. Pick list Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 542: Related Topics
Color-coding your events in Calendar If you’re having problems with categories or anything Media Organizing photos or videos into albums else on your handheld, go to ™ Sharing Beaming a category to another Palm Powered handheld www.palm.com/support. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 543: Chapter 25: Managing Clock Settings
Modifying the locations list Setting the alarm clock Changing the clock display Related topics Benefits of World Clock • Always have the correct time, no matter where you are • No need to carry a separate alarm clock ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 544: Checking The Current Date And Time
Select the primary location: Primary location pick list a. Select the primary location pick list. b. Select the location you want to be the primary location. If you need more choices, modify the locations list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 545: Setting The Date And Time For The Primary Location
Select Set Date & Time. Set the date: Year a. Select the Set Date box. Month b. Select the arrows to select the current year. c. Select the current month. d. Select the current day. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 546 Time zones in Calendar c. Select AM or PM, and then work only if you are select OK. synchronizing with Outlook or Exchange ActiveSync. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 547: Choosing Secondary Locations For Other Time Zones
Select the pick list next to one of time it is where they are. the secondary locations. Pick list Select the location you want to use as the new secondary location. If you need more choices, modify the locations list. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 548: Modifying The Locations List
Select Edit List. Add the new location: a. Select Add. b. Scroll through the list to select a location that is in the same time zone as the city you want to add. c. Select OK. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 549 Daylight Saving Time in this location. Start and End dates Select the boxes to change the start and end dates of Daylight Saving Time, if necessary. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 550: Deleting A Location
Go to Applications and select World Clock Select the location you want to delete: a. Select a location pick list. b. Select Edit List. c. Select a location, and then select Remove. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 551: Setting The Alarm Clock
Alarm box time, instead of eight hours late. Set an alarm while you’re working to remind you when to leave to get to your appointment on time. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 552: Responding To The Alarm Clock
Close the alarm reminder message and return to the current screen. The message appears again in five minutes. In the meantime, an indicator blinks in the upper-left corner of the screen to remind you of the upcoming alarm. Go To Cancel the reminder message and open World Clock. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 553: Changing The Clock Display
Select Options, and then select Display Options. Select any of the following options, and then select OK: Show Multiple Locations Display the secondary locations. Uncheck it to display only the primary location. Show Date Display the date in World Clock. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 554: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Moving Around • Opening applications www.palm.com/myT|X. • Using menus Support Calendar Setting an alarm outside of the next 24 hours If you’re having problems...
Page 555: Chapter 26: Customizing Your Handheld
• Enjoy your handheld more even help extend the life of your Connecting your handheld to • Make your screen easy to read handheld’s battery. other handhelds Customizing network settings Setting up a VPN Related topics ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 556: Customizing Favorites View
Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Display Options. Select a photo for the background: a. Check the Background box. b. Select the picture box. c. Select a picture. d. Select Done. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 557: Changing Entries In Favorites
Change the entries in the Favorites View to include the applications or web links you use most often. Go to Favorites. Open the Edit Favorites dialog box: a. Highlight the favorite you want to change. b. Open the menus. c. Select Edit Favorites. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 558 Type pick list: App (application) or Web Link. b. Select the application from the Original pick list or tap to enter the web address you want. c. Enter a name for your new favorite. d. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 559: Customizing Applications View
Select the View By pick list and select List or Icon as the display format. If you want the last category you viewed to reappear the next time you go to Applications, check the Remember Last Category box. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 560 Check the Background box. b. Select the picture box. c. Select a picture. d. Select Done. e. Adjust the fade setting so that the text is easy to read against the photo. f. Select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 561: Making The Screen Easier To Read
In many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. There are four font styles available. In certain lighting conditions, you may also need to adjust the brightness to read the information on the screen. Changing the screen fonts Small font Large font Small bold Large bold font font ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 562 Open the Select Font dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Options, and then select Font. Select the font style you want to use, and then select OK. Small bold Large bold Small Large Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 563: Adjusting The Brightness
Drag the slider to adjust the both your handheld and brightness level, and then the card. Expansion card tap outside the dialog box. memory Handheld memory Brightness slider Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 564: Changing Screen Colors
Choose a new set of text and background colors for all your applications. Open Color Theme Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Color Theme. Select a theme, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 565: Changing Handedness Orientation Of The Screen
The Handedness preferences enable you to select right-hand or left-hand orientation when you rotate the screen into landscape mode. Open Handedness Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Handedness. Select your orientation, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 566: Assigning A Button To Your Frequently Used Applications
Assigning a button to your frequently To restore all the buttons used applications to the original Palm settings, select Default. Tired of going to Applications View to open an application you use frequently? Use the Buttons Preferences screen to reassign the applications associated with the buttons on the front of your Did You Know? handheld and the sync button.
Page 567 Select the pick list next to the assign the sync button on icon labeled Cradle and select the modem by selecting the application you want to the second pick list. assign to the button. c. Select OK. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 568: Setting The Date And Time
So always enter your schedule based on the time zone you will be in on the day of the event. Open Date & Time Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Date & Time. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 569 Select OK again, and then select Done. When creating a new e. Select the Location pick list, and select the city you just added. location, you can add a note with more information. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 570: Resetting The Date And Time
In most cases you won’t need to reset the date and time. However, you may need to do this if you do a hard reset on your handheld. Open Date & Time Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Date & Time. Select the location. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 571 Select AM or PM, and then select OK. NOTE If you’re using a 24-hour clock format, you won’t see the AM and PM options. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 572: Selecting Formats For Dates, Times, And Numbers
In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix. You can use the original preset formats or change them based on your personal preferences. Open Formats Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Formats. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 573 Date Controls the sequence in which the day, month, and year appear and which symbol separates the segments. Week starts Controls whether applications treat Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week. Numbers Controls the decimal and thousands separator symbols. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 574: Customizing The Way You Enter Information
You can also choose to see your strokes as you write. Open Input Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Input. Select the type of input area you want: • Keyboard • Wide • Classic Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 575: Customizing Graffiti
There is more than one way to write certain Graffiti 2 characters. Use the Graffiti 2 Preferences screen to select an alternate stroke shape for these characters. Open Graffiti 2 Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Graffiti 2. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 576 Tap a character to view its alternate stroke. b. Check the box to use the alternate stroke, and then select Done. Repeat step 2 for each stroke you want to reassign, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 577: Setting Up A Shortcut
On the ShortCut Text line(s), enter synchronize. the text you want to insert when you write the abbreviation. d. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 578: Changing A Shortcut
Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Shortcuts. Edit the ShortCut: a. Select the ShortCut you want to change. b. Select Edit. c. Make your changes. d. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 579: Correcting Problems With Tapping
Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible, and then select Done. when you tap an element NOTE You need to tap at least three targets—maybe more if you don’t tap on the screen, your carefully. handheld detects exactly what you want it to do. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 580: Selecting Sound Settings
If you selected Silent in step 2, select Done. If you selected Custom in step 2, select the System Sound, Game Sound, and Alarm Sound pick lists and select the volume level for each sound; then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 581: Entering Your Owner Information
If you assigned a password in Security Preferences, you must Modify or enter the text, and then select Done. select Unlock and enter your password to change Done your owner info. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 582: Conserving Battery Power
Does your handheld turn itself on accidentally in your briefcase, pocket, or purse? You can lock the buttons on the front of your handheld to prevent this from happening and to prevent the battery from draining. Open Keylock Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Keylock. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 583: Selecting Power-Saving Settings
Keylock is on. Done Selecting power-saving settings The Power Preferences screen enables you to set power consumption options. Open Power Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Power. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 584: Connecting Your Handheld To Other Handhelds
Connection Preferences let you connect your handheld to other handhelds. You can use preset connection settings, modify the preset settings, or create your own connection settings from scratch. The list of preset connections varies depending on the applications you’ve added to your handheld. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 585: Changing The Preset Connection Settings
To set up a phone connection, you must have a GSM or GPRS mobile phone enabled with data services and a driver for your phone. Check www.Palm.com for available phone drivers or contact the phone manufacturer.) Changing the preset connection settings The following steps show you how to adjust the communication speed in the preset IR to a PC/Handheld connection setting.
Page 586 Select the IR to PC/handheld connection. b. Select Edit. Change the speed setting: a. Select Details. b. Select the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed. c. Select OK. d. Select OK again, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 587: Creating Your Own Connection Settings
See the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chapters for instructions on setting up a new connection then select Delete. using the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology or Wi-Fi functionality on your handheld. Open Connection Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Connection. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 588 CHAPTER 26 Customizing Your Handheld From the Connection Preferences screen, select New. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 589 The Dialing and Volume settings won’t appear unless you select Modem as the Connect to setting. Dialing Select whether your modem uses TouchTone™ or Rotary dialing. Volume Select the volume level for your modem’s speaker: Off, Low, Medium, or High. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 590 Automatic Your handheld determines when to use flow control. On Flow control is always on. Off Flow control is always off. d. For a modem connection, enter the initialization string. e. Select OK. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 591: Connecting Your Handheld To A Mobile Phone
Select Phone. Select the connection: a. Select the Connection pick list and select your mobile phone from the list. b. Select Test to make sure the settings work with your phone. c. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 592: Customizing Network Settings
Open Network Preferences: corporate remote access account (additional fees a. Go to Applications. may apply) b. Select Prefs • Connection Preferences settings for your mobile c. Select Network. phone enabled with IR or Bluetooth wireless technology Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 593 “Prompt” in the Password box and your If you’re using a phone or handheld will ask you to modem connection, enter the enter a password each phone settings: time you log in. a. Select the Phone box. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 594 Use calling card line. [ ! ] IMPORTANT Because MCI works differently, enter the MCI calling card number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use calling card field. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 595: Connecting To Your Service
Make sure the service profile you want to use appears in the Service field. If not, select it. b. Select Connect. End the connection when you’ve finished using it: a. Select Disconnect. b. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 596: Adding Details To A Service Profile
Open Network Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Network. Open the Details dialog box: a. Select the Service pick list and select the service you want to add details to. b. Select Details. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 597 IP address). Some Uncheck the IP Address box to enter a permanently assigned address. networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address upon login Select OK, and then select Done. while others assign a permanent IP address. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 598: Deleting A Service Profile
Delete the service you want to delete: a. Select the Service pick list and select the service you want to delete. b. Open the menus. c. Select Delete in the Service menu. d. Select OK, and then select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 599: Creating A Login Script
If the command requires additional info, a field appears to the right of the command where you literal characters. can enter the info. Open Network Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select Network. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 600 This is a two-part command that is separated by a vertical bar (|) on the input line. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 601 End Identifies the last line in the login script. Complete the script: a. Repeat step 3 until the login script is complete. b. Select OK, and then select OK again. c. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 602: Adding Plug-In Applications
• Compiled into a handheld executable • 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 software, such as Metrowerks CodeWarrior tools. ®...
Page 603: Setting Up A Vpn
If you need a VPN, you must either use the Enterprise Software link on the VPN from within the web software installation CD to download and purchase a VPN client, or purchase and install a third- browser. party VPN client, to use this feature. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 604: Setting Up A Vpn Account On Your Handheld
Select Prefs c. Select VPN. Set up a VPN account on your handheld: a. Select the Add Account box. b. Follow the instructions to enter the settings provided by your corporate system administrator. c. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 605: Establishing A Vpn Connection
Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select VPN. Establish a VPN connection: a. Select a VPN account from the VPN Account pick list. b. Select Connect VPN. c. If prompted, enter your VPN username and password. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 606: Ending A Vpn Connection
CHAPTER 26 Customizing Your Handheld Ending a VPN connection Open VPN Preferences: a. Go to Applications. b. Select Prefs c. Select VPN. Select Disconnect VPN. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 607: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Your Locating the input area and other controls on your handheld www.palm.com/myT|X. Handheld Moving • Opening applications Support Around If you’re having problems •...
Page 608: Chapter 27: Expanding Your Handheld
Also use expansion cards to • Add accessories install and run cool games and other Removing all information • Store, carry, and exchange info from a card types of software, from dictionaries to travel guides, on your handheld. Related topics ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 609: What Type Of Expansion Cards Can I Use
Add games and other software. Purchase popular games, dictionaries, travel guides, and more. To check out the variety of expansion cards available for your handheld, visit www.palm.com/ myT|X and click the Accessories link. Add accessories. Attach SDIO accessories, such as a presentation module, to your handheld.
Page 610: Removing An Expansion Card
Push lightly down on the card with your thumb until you hear the card from the slot. confirmation tone. Slide the card out of the expansion slot. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 611: Inserting An Expansion Card
Push the card in with your thumb until you feel the card “click” in place and hear the confirmation tone. NOTE No confirmation tone? Check the Sounds & Alerts Preferences to make sure the System Sound setting is turned on. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 612: Opening An Application On An Expansion Card
Category expansion card screen displays. list. pick list If the screen doesn’t display, go to Applications and select the expansion card from the category pick list. Select an application icon to open that application. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 613: Opening Files On An Expansion Card
You can open files on an expansion card when you insert the card into the expansion slot. Open the application associated with the files you want to open. Insert the expansion card. Select the entry you want to view. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 614: Viewing Card Information
Space available handheld. Summary of contents If your handheld’s battery is very low, access to the expansion card may be disabled. If this occurs, recharge your handheld as soon as possible. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 615: Renaming A Card
Go to Applications and select Card Info Open the Rename Card dialog box: a. Open the menus. b. Select Rename Card on the Card menu. Enter the new name for the card, and then select Rename. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 616: Copying Applications To An Expansion Card
A lock appears next to applications that are copy-protected. You cannot copy or beam these applications. a. Select the Copy From pick list and select Handheld. b. Select the application you want to copy. c. Select Copy. d. Select Done. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 617: Removing All Information From A Card
Insert an expansion card. Go to Applications and select Card Info Format the card: a. Open the menus. b. Select Format Card on the Card menu. c. When asked if you want to format the card, select OK. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 618: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Sharing • Exchanging applications and information with other Palm Powered™ www.palm.com/myT|X. handhelds by exchanging cards or beaming items between handhelds ® • Sending applications and information to other Bluetooth...
Page 619: Chapter 28: Maintaining Your Handheld
• Keep the screen free of dust (or anything else that could make it dirty). • For general cleaning, use a soft, damp cloth. If the screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. • Use only 3.5mm stereo headphones in your handheld’s headphone jack. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 620: Handheld Don'ts
A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over again. None of your information will be lost. After a soft reset, a screen appears that lets you reset the date and time, if needed. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 621 To do a soft reset, use the tip of the stylus to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld. Reset button If your handheld does not respond after a soft reset, you need to do a hard reset. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 622: Doing A Hard Reset
While holding the power button, use the tip of the stylus (or a similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press and release the reset button inside the hole on the back of your handheld. ™ Wait for the Palm Powered logo to appear, and then release the power button. Continued ®...
Page 623 • Press Up on the 5-way navigator to finish the reset and show the touchscreen. • Press any other button to do a soft reset. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 624: Restoring Your Information After A Hard Reset
Open the Custom menu in the HotSync application: a. Click the HotSync manager icon in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of the screen. b. Click Custom. Select the correct username from the list at the top of the box. Continued ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 625 This change applies only to the next synchronization. c. Click OK. Repeat step 3 for the other applications in the list that you want to restore, and then click Done. Synchronize your handheld with your computer. Done ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 626: Related Topics
Click a link below to learn about these related topics: uniquely yours. For great tips, software, accessories, and more, visit Managing Info Creating a backup of your information www.palm.com/myT|X. Customizing Customizing your handheld again after doing a hard reset Support If you’re having problems with resets or with anything else on your handheld, go to www.palm.com/support.
Page 627: Chapter 29: Common Questions
1. Click Start on your computer, and then select Run. 2. Click Browse and navigate to your CD-ROM drive. 3. Select Autorun, click Open, and then click OK. ® I cannot install Palm Desktop software. WINDOWS ONLY • Disable any virus-scanning software on your computer.
Page 628 Common Questions • Run ScanDisk (or another disk verification tool) on your computer. • Install the latest Windows software updates to your computer. • If you are upgrading from an older Palm Powered™ handheld, remove any previous version(s) ® of Palm Desktop software by clicking Start, navigating to Settings, and clicking Control Panel.
Page 629: Handheld
• Adjust the screen brightness. • Reduce the Auto-off setting. • Use Keylock to prevent your handheld from turning on by accident. • Stop music or video playback when not in use. • Respond to or cancel alerts promptly. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 630 30 seconds. Wait 30 seconds before performing a soft reset. If your handheld does not respond after a soft reset, you need to perform a hard reset. If your handheld still does not respond after a reset, check your third-party applications for incompatible applications. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 631 • Check the number of files created by any third-party application you have installed on your handheld. Some third-party applications create a large number of small files to store data. Remove the third-party application or remove some of the data files in the application. For more information, go to www.palm.com/support. ® Palm...
Page 632: Moving Around
It takes a little while for your handheld to reset when you press the reset button. During a soft reset, you see a progress bar, then a screen with the Palm Powered™ logo. Resetting is complete when the Date & Time Preferences screen appears.
Page 633: Entering Information
• Write Graffiti 2 strokes for lowercase letters in the left side, strokes for capital letters in the middle, and strokes for numbers in the right side of the Graffiti 2 writing area. • Make sure that Graffiti 2 is not in shift mode or in Punctuation Shift mode. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 634 You don’t have to do anything special to save your info. To protect your info and create a backup of your info, synchronize often to back up the info on your handheld to your computer. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 635: Synchronizing
Programs. Go to the Palm program group and select HotSync manager. MAC ONLY • Make sure HotSync manager is enabled: Open the Palm folder and double-click the HotSync manager icon. On the HotSync Controls tab, be sure Enabled is selected. If it is not, click it.
Page 636 During CD installation, you chose a desktop software application to synchronize with your handheld. You may have chosen Palm Desktop software at that time. But if Microsoft Outlook already contains all of your contacts, appointments, tasks, and notes, you can change your synchronization method so that your handheld synchronizes with Outlook instead.
Page 637 • Be sure that the application you want is installed. Reinstall the HotSync manager and make sure that the application is selected. • Reinstall Palm Desktop software and select the option to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook. I can’t synchronize wirelessly using my handheld’s Bluetooth technology.
Page 638 NOTE If you upgraded from a previous handheld, go to www.Palm.com/support, select your country, select the T|X handheld from the main page, and click the Upgrade link.
Page 639 CHAPTER 29 Common Questions I can’t open the HotSync manager. On a Windows computer, uninstall Palm Desktop software from your computer, and then reinstall the software from the software installation CD. On a Mac computer, just reinstall Palm Desktop software.
Page 640 If you are synchronizing with Outlook, make sure the right profile is selected for the applications you want to synchronize in HotSync manager. In Palm Desktop software, click HotSync, and then select Custom.
Page 641: Calendar
Show private records. Time zones don’t appear on my Palm Desktop software. Palm Desktop software does not recognize time zones. Only Outlook recognizes times zones. I set the global time zone preference, but only some of my events are responding to my time zone change.
Page 642: Memos
If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then synchronize, the memos on your handheld still appear in the order defined in the Preferences setting. In other words, the sort settings you use with Palm Desktop software are not transferred to your handheld. Note Pad I’m having problems listing notes the way I want to see them.
Page 643: Pocket Tunes
WMA, upgrade to the deluxe version of Pocket Tunes— you can purchase it by using the Addit™ application on your handheld or visiting www.Palm.com. My handheld doesn’t play the music files I downloaded from my favorite online music store.
Page 644: Tasks
Use the following steps to test the connection: 1. Tap Bluetooth controls on the status bar to open the Bluetooth settings screen. You can select the indicator even if it is dimmed. 2. Make sure On is selected. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 645 • You may need to set up a connection with your phone. See the documentation included with your phone for assistance with completing the connection setup process. • Check the Phone Preferences screen and make sure the correct phone connection is selected. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 646: The Versamail ® Application
ISP or email service provider to verify that the service is working properly. • Make sure your ISP or email provider allows you to send and receive email on a wireless handheld. Several providers, like Hotmail, do not offer this option at all. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 647 On your computer, check the advanced account settings for the account you want. Make sure that the box is checked that allows you to synchronize messages on your handheld with messages on your computer. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 648: Privacy
My vCard or vCal email attachment isn’t forwarding correctly. WINDOWS ONLY Palm Desktop software provides several features that work with email client software on a Windows computer. For these features to work correctly, the email client software must be properly set up. Follow these steps to check the settings: 1.
Page 649: Sharing
Depending on the receiving handheld model, not all information may be sent correctly. • If you are beaming to another Palm Powered handheld, confirm that your handheld and the other handheld are 4 to 39 inches (approximately ten centimeters to one meter) apart and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles.
Page 650 When someone beams information to my handheld, it doesn‘t receive the info. • If you are receiving info from another Palm Powered handheld, confirm that your handheld and the other handheld are 4 to 39 inches (approximately ten centimeters to one meter) apart and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles.
Page 651: Problems With Incompatible Applications
• Select Prefs and make sure the Discoverable setting is set to Yes. Problems with incompatible applications Palm, Inc. works with developers of third-party add-on applications to ensure the compatibility of these applications with your handheld. Some third-party applications, however, may not have been upgraded to be compatible with your handheld.
Page 652 1. On a Windows computer, open the Palm folder on your computer, and then open the user folder for your handheld. User folder names are often abbreviated as last name, first initial. On a Mac computer, locate the folder Home/Documents/Palm/Users/<handheld name>/Backups.
Page 653 • If installing the application does not cause a problem, go to step a and reinstall another application. g. Go to www.Palm.com/us/support/contact/incompatible_apps.html to provide feedback to Palm on the application. NOTE Some applications use more than one PRC file.
Page 654: Chapter 30: Getting Help
• Answers to common questions about your handheld and its features ® • The Palm Desktop online Help • The Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s Guide located in the Documentation folder on your installation CD ® • The Palm Knowledge Library, accessible at www.palm.com/support...
Page 655: Technical Support
Technical support If, after reviewing the self-help resources, you cannot solve your problem, go to www.palm.com/support or send an email to your regional Technical Support office. Before requesting technical support, please experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate the problem.
Page 656: Product Regulatory Information
FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 657 Do NOT use the device in a manner such that it is in direct contact with the body (i.e. on the lap or in a breast pocket). Such use will likely exceed FCC RF safety exposure limits. See www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ for more information on RF exposure safety. FCC ID: O8FAOKI ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 658: Industry Canada
Responsible Party: North America Palm, Inc. Palm 950 W. Maude Ave. Sunnyvale, California 94085-2801 United States of America www.palm.com Europe Bornibus Francois Buckhurst Court London Road Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1PA, www.palm.com Antenna Care/Unauthorized Modifications Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications or attachments could damage the unit and may violate FCC regulations.
Page 659: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity Palm T|X Palm, Inc. declares that the above model of Palm PDA is compliant with the specifications below. The declaration applies to the PDA and its associated accessories (power supply, and USB cable) where applicable. Maximum Measured SAR Values (W/kg) (1gr. AVG) IEEE802.11 B...
Page 660: Battery Warning
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Waarschuwing! Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. Uwaga ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 661: Intrinsic Safety Warning
Precautions against ESD Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another. The recommendation from Palm is that ® Palm...
Page 662 While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity, if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events, you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD. ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 663: Index
173 setting up email accounts from 399 songs to playlists 228 Alarm Preferences command 530 accounts speed-dial entries 457 Alarm Preset settings 183 accessing email 288, tasks 235, 237, Alarm Sound pick list 259, ® Palm T|X Handheld...
Page 664 alarm tones 165, 183, 246, 259, annual tasks 238, moving around in 34 alarms application buttons See quick buttons not finding See also alerts; reminders application buttons, location of 20 opening 113, 115, 544, adjusting volume 530, application controls 34 organizing attaching to notes 259 application files...
Page 665 color-coding 161 audio files battery gauge 607 combining tasks with 149 transferring with Rhapsody 217 BCC option 365 continuous 157 authentication 300, Beam Category command 468 displaying 174, 175, Authentication option 325, Beam command 467, entering from Outlook authentication servers 580 Beam Contact command 464 removing from calendar 168 Auto Empty check box 370...
Page 666 sharing information with 33 Business Card command 467 adding appointments to 150 synchronizing with 17 business cards 136, changing events on 166 verifying status of 296 business expenses 474 changing repeat intervals for 166 waking up device from 304 See also Expense application color-coding appointments 151, Bluetooth dialog box 290...
Page 667 selecting dates on 235 scrolling through 519 email accounts 331, setting alarms from 183, selecting 468 email filters 386 setting display options 178, 179–183 categorizing email messages 355 synchronizing information for applications 513, fonts 357 transferring information to 66 contacts 140, 513, Graffiti 2 ShortCut strokes 556 troubleshooting...
Page 668 577 clock 165, 529, 546, preinstalled software for 23 adding trusted 299 See also World Clock removing Palm Desktop software 125 authentication servers and 580 Color Theme Preferences screen 535, synchronization options for 102, automatically stopping remote 387...
Page 669 107, See also Contacts application selecting field types for 134 preinstalled software for 23 adding 66, 130, 133, setting display options for 141 removing Palm Desktop software 125 archiving 139 synchronizing information for synchronization options for 102, categorizing 140, 513,...
Page 670 repeating tasks 237, Cut icon 43 157, service profiles 570, 571, cycling through calendar views 171 setting sequence 551 ShortCut strokes 555 sorting by 261 tasks 235, 237, viewing scheduled 171, 174, 175, trusted devices 291 daily events 154 viewing specific 175 trusted pairs 300 daily schedules 173, 174,...
Page 671 Delete Task command 243 dial-up connections 567, Delete Task dialog box 243 desktop software dictionaries 587 deleting See also Palm Desktop software digitizer (defined) 557 ActiveSync accounts 409 archiving information in 127 Disable Auto Complete check box 443 applications 124,...
Page 672 display views (web browser) 427 Do not allow wakeup command 304 dummy expansion card 588 displaying Do Nothing option (synchronization) 107, Duplicate Contact command 137 application groups 516 duplicating contact information 133, application information 122 do’s and don’ts duration 151 applications 519 Documents application 24 appointments...
Page 673 composing 349 testing 330 ESD (electrostatic discharge) 639–640 creating folders for 361 transferring settings to 313 ESMTP authentication 334 deleting 366, 367, 369, upgrading 307 Essential Software folder 121 downloading 335, email applications 575 Essential Software option 25 downloading attachments 373, email folders 356 Euro, in onscreen keyboard 65...
Page 674 viewing specific time for 181 transferring audio files to 220 FAQs 605 Excel files 24, 73, transferring music files to 219 Favorites View Excel spreadsheets types of 587 changing entries 535 attaching to email 377 viewing information on 436 defined 26 email messages and 306 expense records See Expense application moving around in 39...
Page 675 Find icon on status bar 29 customizing 26 Find More button 44 Game Sound pick list 558 do’s and don’ts 31 Find on Page command 425 games 516, 558, preinstalled applications for 23 Find on Page dialog box 425 gestures (Graffiti 2 writing) 59 recharging 31 finding Get IP command 579...
Page 676 HotSync Manager icon incompatible applications 629 HotSync manager HotSync manager icon 75, 78, 80, incorrect dates and time 610 Palm Desktop software HotSync Online Troubleshooting Guide 613 Info command 122 related topics for 17 HotSync screen 81, 83, 94, Info dialog box 122...
Page 677 Internet JPG files 191, displaying bookmarks in 430 See also websites displaying contacts in 140 accessing 288 finding items in 526 Bluetooth 295 key exchange 302 moving between items in 40 connecting to 266, 288, key index 274 opening category 180, email accounts and 437 Key Type pick list...
Page 678 information marking message status 371 selecting 40 network connections 608 masking private entries 490, 492, sending as attachments 255 passwords 498, math calculators 24 transferring to PCs 252 low batteries Maximum Message Size option 322, Memos application low battery 32 MCI connections 572 categorizing information in 513 lowercase letters 53...
Page 679 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets accessing Internet with 288 attaching to email 377 attaching modems to 563 files 213, importing information from 117 compatibility 292 MP3 files 77 transferring to handheld 77 connecting to 288, 291, 297, 569, transferring with Rhapsody 217 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets See Excel connecting to Internet from 297 MP3 players 213...
Page 680 video album 202 categorizing information in 513, entering on calculator 485 navigating through web pages 426 clearing 257 navigator 20, 37–?? creating notes from 257 using ??–41 deleting notes in 262 Office files 186–188 negative numbers 485 displaying notes in 261 off-line viewing 434, Network Preferences dialog box 97...
Page 681 73 pasting information redialing 455 upgrading handhelds and 7 patches 124 temporary storage for 256 Palm Dialer software See Dialer application PCs See personal computers phone numbers, sharing 21 Palm OS applications 34 PDB files phone settings (service profiles) 571...
Page 682 Phone Setup dialog box 291 removing 229 preferences 189, 420, 533, photo albums reordering music on 228 See also customizing arranging photos in 203, selecting music from 226 Preferences command 182 creating 201 troubleshooting 621 Preferences screen 26 moving photos in 203 plug-in applications 580 Prefs icon 26 moving photos to other 204...
Page 683 513 memos 253 reassigning 544 Remember Last Category check box 537 notes 262 restoring defaults for 544 reminders Palm Desktop software 125 Quick Install icon 111 See also alarms passwords 498 Quick Install software 27, 73, 111, canceling 530...
Page 684 calendar 154, Rhapsody application scheduling conflicts 149 tasks 238, getting help with 232 screen repeating events transferring music with 217 adding photos as backgrounds 180, 534, changing 167 rotary dialing 567 deleting 168, rotating the screen 30 adjusting brightness 539 displaying 181 running out of memory 124 aligning 557...
Page 685 security levels 490 Send User ID command 579 Short header option 390 security options sending Short Message Service (SMS) 412 See also encryption; passwords; email 296, 345, 349, short messages 411 privacy settings text messages 288, 411, ShortCut strokes (Graffiti 2 writing) device 490 server preferences 450 backing up 555...
Page 686 opening 412 expenses 481 HotSync manager 103 related topics for 420 memos 513 locked devices 499 sending text messages 412 notes 261 Outlook applications 106 SMS messaging photos 205 starting HotSync manager 23 SMTP servers 319, 328, videos 205 static electricity 31, 597, 639–640 Snooze setting 530...
Page 687 246 adjusting fade setting for 535, requirements for saving 235, 243, changing color of 180, with Palm Desktop software 112 scheduling repeating 237, changing screen fonts for 539 with sync cable setting alarms for 236, entering with user profiles...
Page 688 See also SMS application Palm Desktop software and 619 turning handheld on and off managing 25 primary locations and 160 turning off alarms 530 opening 415 scheduling events and 160, 524, turning off HotSync manager 103 sending 288, 411, secondary locations and 525...
Page 689 selecting in email messages 366 VCS files 117 bookmarks 430 USB port 8 VersaMail application 25 calculators 24 USB sync cable 78 adding attachments 377, contact information 135, custom connections and 567 downloading attachments 373, current date and time 522, device setup and 4 icons for 355 email attachments 435...
Page 690 application as additional resources 17 Wait For command 578 web pages browsing 25, 288, 296, Wait For Prompt command 578 accessing 422, 423, palmOne technical support warnings 609, bookmarking favorites 423, saving personal information for 446 warranty 607 changing bookmarks for 429 setting browsing options for 441, 443, web addresses...
Page 691 14 writing in your own handwriting 256 troubleshooting problems 605 writing tool 21, 31, uninstalling Palm One software 126 writing with Graffiti 2 characters writing memos 254 Windows Media Player 28 See also Rhapsody application Year View 177...

Palm 1047ML User Manual

About this Guide

Chapter 1: Setting up Your Handheld and Your Computer

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Handheld

Chapter 3: Moving Around in Applications

Chapter 4: Entering Information on Your Handheld

Chapter 5: Moving Info between Your Handheld and Your Computer

Chapter 6: Managing Your Contacts

Chapter 7: Managing Your Calendar

Chapter 8: Your Microsoft Office Manager

Chapter 9: Your Photo and Video Organizer

Chapter 10: Listening to Music

Chapter 11: Managing Your Tasks

Chapter 12: Writing Memos

Chapter 13: Writing Notes in Note Pad

Chapter 14: Making Wi-Fi Wireless Connections

Chapter 15: Making Bluetooth

Wireless Connections

Chapter 16: Sending and Receiving Email Messages

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