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  • Page 1 Handbook for Palm m100 Series ™ Handhelds...
  • Page 2 Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from www.palm.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting to know your Palm™ m100 series handheld ..... 3 What is a Palm m100 series handheld? ....... 3 System requirements .
  • Page 4 Removing applications ......... . . 47 Removing Palm Desktop software ....... . . 48 Security .
  • Page 5 Contents Reviewing card information ........59 Renaming a card .
  • Page 6 Contents ® Chapter 6: Advanced HotSync Operations ..... . . 123 Selecting HotSync setup options ........123 Customizing HotSync application settings .
  • Page 7 Contents Connecting to your service ........156 Creating additional service templates .
  • Page 8 Contents Index ............193 viii...

  • Page 9: About This Book

    About This Book Welcome to the Palm™ m100 series handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that come with it.
  • Page 10 About This Book...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To Your Handheld

    Getting to know your Palm™ m100 series handheld What is a Palm m100 series handheld? Palm m100 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up with daily tasks while you are away from your desk. Use your new handheld...

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the following requirements: Minimum requirements: Windows IBM-compatible Pentium-class computer Windows 95*/98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000**/XP** (* Windows 95/NT operating systems require a serial cradle/cable, sold separately. ** User must have administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software.)

  • Page 13: Handheld Components

    Getting to know your Palm™ m100 series handheld Handheld components Locating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight control Screen Scroll buttons/ Clock control Graffiti writing area Changeable Application buttons face plate Turns your handheld on or off and controls the backlight feature. If...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld Displays text and other information that extends beyond the Scroll buttons/ Clock control handheld screen area. When your handheld is on, pressing the lower button scrolls down to view information below the viewing area, and pressing the upper button scrolls up to view information above the viewing area.

  • Page 15: Upgrading From Another Palm Os Handheld

    Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. To upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in the following sections.

  • Page 16: Preparing To Use Your Handheld

    (If upgrading) You may want to create a copy of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new Palm Desktop software. If you do this, rename the copied folder (for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm Desktop software folder.

  • Page 17: Changing The Face Plate

    Changing the face plate You can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web site www.palm.com...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Hotsync Cradle/Cable

    If your computer does not have a USB port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Mac computer, you can order a serial cradle/ cable and a 25-pin serial adapter, if necessary, from www.palm.com. Follow the documentation that accompanies the serial cradle/cable before attempting to complete the installation tasks.

  • Page 19: Charging The Handheld

    Preparing to use your handheld Connect the power cord that attaches to the back of the cradle’s USB port connector to the AC adapter cord. Plug the adapter into any AC current outlet. Charging the handheld Your handheld is recharged each time you place the handheld in the cradle. Just place your handheld in the cradle for at least two hours for an initial charge before you use it.

  • Page 20: Palm Desktop Software

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up all your data. Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your computer.
  • Page 21 Installing Palm Desktop software The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s Guide located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop...

  • Page 22: Using Your Handheld With Another Pim

    Using your handheld with another PIM If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook, you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your computer.

  • Page 23: Tapping And Typing

    Tapping and typing Tapping and typing Tap with the stylus to get things done Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that gets things done on your handheld.

  • Page 24: Elements Of The Handheld Interface

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld Elements of the handheld interface Menu Icons A set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all Menu bar applications have a menu bar. Tap the icons to open applications , menus , Calculator Icons and to find text anywhere in your data...

  • Page 25: Opening Applications

    Tapping and typing Previous/next arrows Check Pick list Command Scroll button When a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding Check box option is active. If a check box is empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box is checked, tapping it removes the check mark. Tap a button to perform a command.

  • Page 26: Using Menus

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld When you press an application button on the front panel, you have instant access to the selected application. You don’t even need to turn on your handheld first. In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Applications Launcher displays the current time, battery level, and application category.
  • Page 27 Tapping and typing Tap on the inverted title area at the top of the screen. Tap the title area Tap the Menu icon In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is selected and contains the commands New Memo, Delete Memo, and Beam Memo.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld Draw the Command stroke anywhere in the Graffiti area. When you draw the Command stroke, the Command toolbar appears just above the Graffiti writing area to indicate that you are in Command mode. Command Undo Copy Paste Beam...

  • Page 29: Entering Data

    Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld Using an external keyboard attached to the universal connector Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. See “Beaming information”...
  • Page 30 Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See “Installing and removing applications” Chapter 3 for installation instructions.
  • Page 31 If you have new records you want to add to your handheld and prefer to use the computer keyboard rather than Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you have installed to use with your handheld. For details on entering information in Palm Desktop software, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s...

  • Page 32: Customizing Your Handheld

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See “Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations” Chapter 5 for more information. Importing data If you already have data in a database on your computer, you can import it into Palm Desktop software.
  • Page 33 Customizing your handheld You make changes to the date and time in Date and Time preferences. To set the date: Tap the Set Date box. Tap the arrows to select the current year. arrows select year Tap to select month Tap to set date Tap to select date Tap a month.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld When you travel, changing the time zone setting to a new time zone automatically resets the date and time on your handheld, but it does not change the time of appointments set in Date Book. Tap OK.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Entering Data In Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld This chapter explains how to enter data into your handheld by writing with the ® stylus in the Graffiti writing area, by using the onscreen keyboard, by using the computer keyboard, or by importing data from another application. Using Graffiti writing to enter data Chapter 1 introduced Graffiti writing and briefly described how to use it to enter...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet equivalents.

  • Page 37: Graffiti Tips

    Using Graffiti writing to enter data That’s all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen. As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write.

  • Page 38: The Graffiti Alphabet

    Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld The Graffiti alphabet Letter Strokes Letter Strokes Space Back Space Carriage Period tap twice Return...

  • Page 39: Writing Capital Letters

    Using Graffiti writing to enter data Writing capital letters You make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters, you must first “shift” to caps — just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard — and then write the character strokes. Graffiti writing includes a feature that automatically capitalizes the first letter NOTE when you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line).

  • Page 40: Graffiti Numbers

    Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld Graffiti numbers Number Strokes Number Strokes Writing punctuation marks Graffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter from a standard keyboard. All punctuation marks begin with a single tap on the Graffiti writing area.

  • Page 41: Additional Graffiti Punctuation

    Using Graffiti writing to enter data Additional Graffiti punctuation & * < > — " Writing symbols and extended characters All symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your handheld: Symbol Shift When the Symbol Shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 42: Accent Strokes

    Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld Accent strokes Using these accent strokes, you can write the following accented letters: à á â ã ä å è é ê ë ì í î ï ò ó ô õ ö ù ú û ü ÿ ý ñ Additional non-English characters You can write the following characters without any special punctuation or shifting: You must write these non-English characters in the left side of the Graffiti...

  • Page 43: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Using the onscreen keyboard Graffiti writing comes with several predefined ShortCuts, and you can also create your own. Each ShortCut can represent up to 45 characters. For example, you might create a ShortCut for your name, or for the header of a memo. See “ShortCuts preferences”...

  • Page 44: Using Note Pad

    Most of the applications that came with your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in most PIMs, so you don’t need to learn different applications. For more information on...

  • Page 45: Importing Data

    Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld.

  • Page 46: Importing Data From A Mac Computer

    NOTE to specify which fields correspond to the imported data. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the right. If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that field.
  • Page 47 From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate field. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter. Click OK. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Handheld...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3: Managing Your Applications

    CHAPTER 3 Managing Your Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your handheld, how to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups. For information about working with applications on an expansion card, see Chapter Using the Applications Launcher...

  • Page 50: Changing The Applications Launcher Display

    Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications Tap App, and then tap Category. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category. To create a new category, tap Edit Categories from the pick list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK to add the category. Tap OK. Tap Done.

  • Page 51: Choosing Preferences

    Choosing preferences Tap the View By pick list and select List. Tap OK. To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it. Tap OK.

  • Page 52: Installing And Removing Applications

    Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications Installing and removing applications This section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld or on an expansion card, and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from your computer. Installing add-on applications Your handheld comes with the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Memo Pad, and Calculator applications installed and ready to use.
  • Page 53 Installing and removing applications Click Add. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld or on a resident expansion card. Click Open. Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Tool dialog box. NOTE If you do not want to install an application, select it, and then click Remove. (This does not remove the application from your computer;...
  • Page 54 This can happen if the file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Expansion cards may hold applications that use files other than the Palm™ application files. In order for your handheld to recognize such a file, you must launch the application that uses these files at least once.

  • Page 55: Removing Applications

    This can happen if the file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Expansion cards may hold applications that use files other than the Palm application files. In order for your handheld to recognize such a file, you must launch the application that uses these files at least once.

  • Page 56: Removing Palm Desktop Software

    Tap Yes. Tap Done. Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove Palm Desktop software from a Windows computer: From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.

  • Page 57: Security

    Security Click Remove. This process removes only the application files. The data in your Users NOTE folder remains untouched. Restart your computer. Security Your handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. In Security, you can do the following: Lock and turn off your handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.

  • Page 58: Changing Or Deleting A Password

    Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications Enter a hint to help your remember your password if you forget it. This is optional. Tap here Tap OK. Enter the same password a second time, and tap OK. Changing or deleting a password Once you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time.

  • Page 59: Locking Your Handheld

    Security To remove the password, tap Unassign. Locking your handheld You can lock your handheld so that it cannot be operated until your password is entered. In the event that your handheld is lost or stolen, this helps protect your data from unauthorized use.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications To set your handheld to lock at a preset time: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Security icon. Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box, and then enter your password. Tap At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set the time. Tap OK.
  • Page 61 Security If you lock your handheld, you must enter the exact password to re- IMPORTANT activate your handheld. If you forget the password, your handheld will present the hint you have entered to help you remember the password. If you still cannot remember the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld.

  • Page 62: Recovering From A Forgotten Password

    Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications Recovering from a forgotten password If you forget your password, your handheld will display the password hint, if you entered one, to help you remember the password. If you are still unable to remember the password, you can delete it from your handheld. Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and files marked as Private.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4: Using Expansion Features

    CHAPTER 4 Using Expansion Features Your handheld provides an expansion card slot that enables you to add additional software applications, memory, and peripherals. You can also use a special kind of expansion card that allows you to back up your data when it is inconvenient to ®...

  • Page 64: Removing An Expansion Card

    Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features Removing an expansion card Hold your handheld securely. Use your thumb to push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot. The expansion card slot releases the card, and your handheld makes an audible system sound.

  • Page 65: Switching Between Your Handheld And An Expansion Card

    Switching between your handheld and an expansion card Switching between your handheld and an expansion card When you use an expansion card, your handheld creates and displays a new category that matches the name of the expansion card. You can easily switch between applications installed on your handheld and on the expansion card.

  • Page 66: Selecting Copy Settings

    Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features Tap an application to copy. Tap Copy. Tap Done. You can install applications to a card that is seated in the expansion card NOTE slot during a HotSync operation; see “Installing add-on applications” Chapter 3 for details.

  • Page 67: Deleting Applications From An Expansion Card

    Deleting applications from an expansion card The sort by setting is in effect each time you use the copy feature. Each time NOTE you want to copy an application only, you must set the copy application only check box. Deleting applications from an expansion card To delete applications from an expansion card: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Menu icon...

  • Page 68: Renaming A Card

    Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features Review card contents summarized by directory. Review card information Review summarized card contents Renaming a card Tap the Applications icon Tap the Card Info icon Tap the Menu icon. Tap Card, and then tap Rename Card. Enter the new name for the card.
  • Page 69 Card Info Card menus Provides help text. Help Shows version information for Card Info. About Card Info...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5: Using Your Basic Applications

    CHAPTER 5 Using Your Basic Applications Your handheld includes these basic applications: Date Book Address Book To Do List Note Pad Memo Pad Clock Calculator This chapter is divided into three sections: “Overview of basic applications” briefly describes each application and explains how to open it.

  • Page 72: Address Book

    Attach a note to each Address Book entry, in which you can enter additional information about the entry. Assign Address Book entries to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Create your own digital business card that you can beam to other Palm OS ® handhelds.

  • Page 73: To Do List

    NOTE categories in which you have records. Press and hold the Address Book application button to instantly beam your business card to another Palm OS handheld. To Do List To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do.

  • Page 74: Note Pad

    In Memo Pad, you can do the following: ® Use Graffiti characters to store memos, lists, or any other text message on your handheld. Drag and drop memos into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you synchronize using Palm Desktop software and HotSync technology.

  • Page 75: Calculator

    Overview of basic applications Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Write down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you can copy and paste this information to other applications. To open Memo Pad: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Memo Pad icon Calculator...

  • Page 76: Common Tasks

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To open Clock: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Clock icon You can also tap the clock icon in the upper-left corner of the Graffiti writing area to open clock. Common tasks The tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to an individual item in any of the applications: a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item, Note Pad note, or Memo Pad memo.
  • Page 77 Common tasks Blinking cursor Edit line In Note Pad you can write anywhere on the screen. So, you will not see an edit NOTE line or blinking cursor. Entering text For information on how to enter text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard attached to your computer, see Chapter 2.

  • Page 78: Deleting Records

    A confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, be sure that the check box is checked. If you don’t want to save a copy, tap the check box to remove the check.

  • Page 79: Purging Records

    Common tasks Other ways to delete records You can also delete records in the following ways: In Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad, open the Details dialog box for the record, tap Delete, and then tap OK. In Note Pad, open the note you want to delete, and then tap Delete.

  • Page 80: Exchanging And Updating Data: Hotsync Operations

    The HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates — data between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology synchronizes only the needed portions of files, thus reducing synchronization time.
  • Page 81 If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then choose Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens the HotSync Manager.
  • Page 82 The first time you perform a HotSync operation the Palm Desktop software: Adds a user name to your handheld. Creates a folder for the user name in the Users folder inside the Palm folder. For example, if you entered Jane Garcia as your user name, a folder called Jane Garcia is created in the Users folder.
  • Page 83 Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is selected. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable.

  • Page 84: Beaming Information

    Your handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of the handheld, behind the small dark shield.
  • Page 85 (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue working on your handheld.

  • Page 86: Categorizing Records

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Tap the application you want to transfer. Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These NOTE are listed with a lock icon next to them. Tap Beam. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld.
  • Page 87 Common tasks System-defined and user-defined categories By default, your handheld includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and user-defined categories, such as Business and Personal. You cannot modify the system-defined categories, but you can rename and delete the user-defined categories. In addition, you can create your own user-defined categories.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To display a category of records: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. Tap here In the Date Book Agenda view, the pick list is in the upper- right corner NOTE of the To Do list.
  • Page 89 Common tasks Tap New. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK. Tap OK. You can assign any of your records to the new category. To rename a category: Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. Tap Edit Categories.

  • Page 90: Finding Information

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications You can group the records in two or more categories into one category by giving the categories the same name. For example, if you change the name of the Personal category to Business, all records formerly in the Personal category appear in the Business category.
  • Page 91 Common tasks example, writing an “s” scrolls to “Sands,” and writing “sm” scrolls further to “Smith.” If you sort the list by company name, the Look Up feature scrolls to the first letter of the company name. Tap the record to view its contents. Using Find You can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application that resides on your handheld.

  • Page 92: Sorting Lists Of Records

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To use Phone Lookup: Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in Date Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad. Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Phone Lookup. Begin to spell the last name of the name you want to find.
  • Page 93 Common tasks You can also assign records to categories. See “Categorizing records”earlier NOTE in this chapter. To sort records in To Do List: Open the application to display the list screen. Tap Show. Tap the Sort by pick list and select an option. Tap OK.

  • Page 94: Making Records Private

    To sort the Note Pad or Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo or note to a new location in the list. To make the list of your memos appear in Palm Desktop software as you NOTE manually sorted it on your handheld, open Memo Pad in Palm Desktop software and click List by.
  • Page 95 Common tasks To mask all private records: Tap the Applications icon Tap Security. Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Mask Records. Tap Mask Records Tap OK to confirm that you want to mask private records. To display all private records: Do one of the following: Tap the Applications icon , tap Security, then tap the Current Privacy pick list...

  • Page 96: Attaching Notes

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To make a record private: Display the entry that you want to make private. In Note Pad only: Tap the Menu icon , and then tap Options. Tap Details. Tap the Private check box to select it. Tap OK.

  • Page 97: Choosing Fonts

    Common tasks Choosing fonts In all basic applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. Small font Large font Bold font To change the font style: Open an application.

  • Page 98: Application-Specific Tasks

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications reminds you of the alarm again in five minutes. The Reminder screen displays alarms that await attention. To respond to reminders, do one of the following: Select an item’s check box to clear the item. Tap an item (either the icon or the text description) to open the application where the alarm was set.
  • Page 99 Application-specific tasks You can also schedule events in your Date Book that occur on a particular date but have no specific start or end times, such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. These are referred to as “untimed events.” Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times, marked with a diamond.
  • Page 100 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Tap All Day to automatically insert the start and end time of the event as defined in your Date Book preferences. Tap to scroll to Start Time earlier hours highlighted Tap to change Tap to automatically hours fill the start and end times...
  • Page 101 Application-specific tasks – Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar. Previous year Next year Tap to select a month Tap to select a Tap to select...
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Enter a description of the event. untimed event No time selected Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event. If you create an event and decide later that there is no particular start or end NOTE time, you can easily change it to an untimed event.
  • Page 103 Application-specific tasks Select the 5 and enter any number from 0 to 99 (inclusive) as the number of time units. Enter number of time units here Tap here to select unit of time Tap OK. When the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following: Tap OK to permanently dismiss the reminder and return to the current screen.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually. Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same time of day. A business trip or a vacation is an example of a continuous event.
  • Page 105 Application-specific tasks Do one of the following: Tap Current to delete only the current event item. Tap Future to delete the current and all future event items and reset the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date. Tap All to delete all occurrences of the repeating event.
  • Page 106 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To display the current time: Tap and hold the stylus on the date bar to display the current time. Current time displays Tap and hold the date Drag the stylus below the title area and then lift it to redisplay the date. You can also tap the Clock icon in the upper left corner of the Graffiti writing NOTE...
  • Page 107 Application-specific tasks Tap an event to show a description of the event. Event details Tap to show event details Keep the following points in mind. Tips for using Week View: To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event.
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Working in Month View The Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month View indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events. Previous/next month Dashed line indicates continuous event Dashes on right side indicate events Crosses below date indicate untimed events...
  • Page 109 Application-specific tasks To display the Agenda View: Tap the Agenda View button. Agenda View Tap the navigation controls to move forward or backward a day at a time, or to display more events and To Do items. You can also change the category of To Do items shown. Click on the pick list NOTE to choose another category.
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Allows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events Display Options display. Activates the time bars that appear in the Show Time Bars. Day View. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts.

  • Page 111: Address Book

    A record in Address Book is called an “entry.” You can create entries on your handheld, or you can use Palm Desktop software to create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your handheld with your next HotSync operation.
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Enter the other information that you want to include in this entry. As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City, and State fields, text NOTE appears for the first logical match that exists in your Address Book. As you enter more letters, a closer match appears.
  • Page 113 Application-specific tasks Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. triangle Select a new label. Changing Address Entry details The Address Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an entry. To open the Address Entry Details dialog box: Tap the entry whose details you want to change.
  • Page 114 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Address list screen or the Address view screen. Record menus Address list Address view Makes a copy of the current record and displays the copy in Duplicate Address Address Edit so you can make changes to the copied record.

  • Page 115: To Do List

    Application-specific tasks These custom fields appear at the end of the Address Edit screen. Rename Custom Fields Rename them to identify the kind of information you enter in them. The names you give the custom fields appear in all entries. Shows version information for Address Book.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications have a number of items in your list, changing an item’s priority setting may move its position in the list. When you create a new To Do List item, its priority is automatically set to NOTE level 1, the highest (most important) level.
  • Page 117 Application-specific tasks Changing To Do List item details The To Do Item Details dialog box enables you to change settings for individual items. To display the To Do Item Details dialog box: Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change. Tap Details.
  • Page 118 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To Do Show Options The Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List and To Do items in Date Book Agenda view. To change the Show Options settings: In To Do List, tap Show.

  • Page 119: Note Pad

    Application-specific tasks Record menu Options menu Shows version information for To Do List. About To Do List Note Pad A record in Note Pad is called a “note.” You can assign each note a title and store as many notes as permitted by the memory available on your handheld. You can also choose the pen and paper color for your notes.
  • Page 120 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Setting pen and paper color You can choose the pen and paper color for your notes. To set the pen and paper color: Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. Tap Color. Tap Pen, and then tap a color for the pen.
  • Page 121 Application-specific tasks To review a note: In the Note Pad list, tap the note title. Tap arrows to scroll to next and previous notes Tap a note to view its contents Review or edit the contents of the note. Tap Done. Clearing a note You can erase the drawing area in a note while retaining the note title.
  • Page 122 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Tap the hour and minute columns to select the time you want the alarm to occur. Tap here to select minutes Tap here to select hour Tap the Date box. Tap here to select year Tap here to select month Tap here to select date Tap the year, month, and date you want the alarm to sound.

  • Page 123: Memo Pad

    Application-specific tasks Tap Go To to open Note Pad. Note Pad will open and display the note associated with the alarm. Note Pad menus Note Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Note Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus”...
  • Page 124 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To create a new memo: Tap the Applications icon Tap the Memo Pad icon to display the Memo list. Tap New. In the Memo list screen, you can also begin writing in the Graffiti writing area to create a new memo. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins your new memo.
  • Page 125 Application-specific tasks Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Memo list or an individual memo.

  • Page 126: Calculator

    Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications Calculator The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh calculation. Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation.

  • Page 127: Clock

    Application-specific tasks Recent Calculations The Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations. To display recent calculations: Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Recent Calculations. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.
  • Page 128 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications To view the time: Do one of the following: When your handheld is on, tap the Clock icon in the upper-left corner of the Graffiti writing area, or tap the Applications icon , and then tap the Clock icon When your handheld is off, press the up scroll button.
  • Page 129 Application-specific tasks Clock menus Clock menus are shown here for your reference, and Clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. “Using menus” Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. Options menu Allows you to choose which information appears on the Clock Display Options screen.
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 Using Your Basic Applications...

  • Page 131: Chapter 6: Advanced Hotsync

    Palm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your handheld and Palm Desktop software. You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct methods include connecting your handheld to the cradle/cable attached to your computer, or using infrared communications.
  • Page 132 Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running. Starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests Available only when Palm automatically when you open Palm Desktop software. Desktop software is running Monitors requests only when you select HotSync Manager Manual from the Start menu.
  • Page 133 Determines the speed at which data is transferred between Speed your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
  • Page 134 ® Chapter 6 Advanced HotSync Operations Activates the serial port monitor and prepares your computer to HotSync Enabled/ synchronize with your handheld. By default, the serial port Disabled monitor is enabled whenever you start your computer. Keep this default if your cradle/cable is always connected to a specific port (USB, serial, or modem).
  • Page 135 Determines the speed at which data is transferred between Speed. your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed.

  • Page 136: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings

    In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
  • Page 137 Click Done to activate your settings. To customize HotSync application settings on a Mac computer: Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.

  • Page 138: Ir Hotsync Operations

    Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm OS handheld that’s equipped with an IR port, but you can also beam data to a mobile phone and any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards.

  • Page 139: Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication

    IR HotSync operations Some desktop computers may require an infrared device attached to a physical COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port, so no external device is necessary. Your computer must have an installed infrared driver. If you have an external infrared device attached to your computer, a driver is probably included with the device.

  • Page 140: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation

    HotSync Manager to communicate with the port defined for cradle/cable synchronization. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Mac computer: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.

  • Page 141: Returning To Cradle/Cable Hotsync Operations

    To return to local serial cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Mac computer: If needed, connect the cradle/cable to a serial port on your computer. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.

  • Page 142: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Modem

    To perform a HotSync operation via a modem you need the following: A modem connected to your computer. Palm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. A modem connected to your handheld. A configuration for the kind of modem connection you want to make. See “Connection preferences”...
  • Page 143 NOTE as CompuServe and America Online (AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the serial port. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the Serial Port Settings tab. Under Check for handheld connection using, click Modem Setup.

  • Page 144: Preparing Your Handheld

    Custom to enter a command string. Refer to the manual that came with your modem to find the appropriate command string. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to Port communicate with the modem. Select the modem or printer port where you connected the modem cable.
  • Page 145 Conducting a HotSync operation via a modem Tap the pick list below the icon and select a modem configuration. Select a modem configuration If you need to create a configuration, tap the Menu icon and then select NOTE Options and Connection Setup. See “Connection preferences”...

  • Page 146: Selecting The Conduits For A Modem Hotsync Operation

    Tap the Applications icon Tap the HotSync icon Tap the Modem icon to dial the Palm Desktop modem and synchronize the applications. Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any problems conducting a successful HotSync operation, see...

  • Page 147: Using File Link

    Memo Pad archive (*.mpa) Address Book archive (*.aba) Text (*.txt) For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help. The File Link feature is not available in Palm Desktop software for Mac. NOTE...
  • Page 148 Enter a unique name for the profile and click OK. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each profile that you want to create, and then click OK to return to Palm Desktop software. Select the profile from the User list and create the data for the profile (e.g., company phone list, etc.).
  • Page 149 Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a user name to the handheld.
  • Page 150 Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK to transfer all the profile data to the handheld. The next time you perform a HotSync operation with this handheld, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a user name to the handheld.

  • Page 151: Chapter 7: Setting Preferences For Your Handheld

    CHAPTER 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your handheld, including the following: Set the auto shut-off interval, the system, alarm, and game General sounds, and the Beam Receive feature. Set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving switch.

  • Page 152: Buttons Preferences

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Buttons preferences The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of the handheld. For example, if you find that you seldom use To Do List and often use Memo Pad, you can assign the To Do List button to start Memo Pad.

  • Page 153: Hotsync Buttons Preferences

    Turns off and locks the handheld. You must assign a password Turn Off & Lock to lock the handheld. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your handheld. Beams the current record to another Palm OS ® handheld. Beam Data Tap OK.

  • Page 154: Digitizer Preferences

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To change the HotSync buttons preferences: Tap HotSync. Tap the pick list next to the button you want to assign. Tap arrow to show pick list Tap the application that you want to assign to each button. The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, which means the cradle/cable and optional PalmModem accessories perform their normal HotSync functions.

  • Page 155: Time, Date, Week Start, And Numbers Formats

    General preferences To set the country default: Tap the country name pick list. Tap the setting you want to use. Time, date, week start, and numbers formats The Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The time format that you select appears in all applications on your handheld.

  • Page 156: Stay On In Cradle

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld To set the Auto-off delay: Tap the Auto-off pick list. Tap the setting you want to use for the automatic shutoff feature: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes. Stay on in cradle Your handheld will stay on in the cradle, allowing you to enter data.

  • Page 157: Date And Time Preferences

    (and network connection, if required) to complete the configuration. You can purchase a PalmModem accessory for use with your handheld. See NOTE www.palm.com. You can also create custom configurations, which include the following: A local HotSync connection: the direct PC via Cradle/Cable: connection between your handheld and your desktop computer.

  • Page 158: Editing Connections

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Editing connections The following example shows you how to edit the IR to Phone connection to adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit other connections or settings. You can use the IR to Phone connection to perform a remote IR HotSync operation. To accomplish the HotSync operation, your handheld sends data through its IR port to a modem attached to or within a mobile phone, which then dials a modem attached to or within your desktop computer, to synchronize with your Desktop...

  • Page 159: Network Preferences And Tcp/Ip Software

    TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in server with NOTE applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site www.palm.com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of TCP/IP . Selecting a service Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or dial-in server.

  • Page 160: Entering A User Name

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Entering a user name The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your ISP or dial-in server. Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear onscreen.

  • Page 161: Selecting A Connection

    Network preferences and TCP/IP software To enter a password: Tap the Password field. Enter the password you use to log into your ISP or dial-in server. Enter password here Tap here Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word “Assigned.” NOTE Selecting a connection Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your...
  • Page 162 Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint long- NOTE distance services. However, because MCI works differently, MCI customers need to put the calling card number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use calling card field.
  • Page 163 Network preferences and TCP/IP software To disable Call Waiting: Tap the Disable call waiting check box to select it. Select this box if you Enter your disable need to code here disable Call Waiting Enter the code to disable Call Waiting on the Disable call waiting line. Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting.

  • Page 164: Connecting To Your Service

    NOTE web browser or news reader, to take advantage of this connection. For information about third-party applications that support TCP/IP , check the web site www.palm.com. To establish a connection: Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress messages.
  • Page 165 Network preferences and TCP/IP software To select a connection type: Tap the service field. Tap Details. Select connection type Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types: Point-to-Point protocol Serial Line Internet Protocol SLIP Compressed Serial Line Internet CSLIP Protocol...
  • Page 166 Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Defining primary and secondary DNS The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host computers into IP addresses. When you enter a DNS number (or IP address), you are identifying a specific server that handles the translation services.

  • Page 167: Login Scripts

    Network preferences and TCP/IP software To identify dynamic IP addressing: Tap the IP Address check box to select it. Tap to select automatic IP address To enter a permanent IP address: Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below the check box.

  • Page 168: Creating A Login Script On Your Handheld

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Tap here to see the list of available commands You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. See NOTE Appendix C for more information. Creating a login script on your handheld You can create login scripts by selecting commands from the Command pick list in the Login Script dialog.
  • Page 169 Network preferences and TCP/IP software Tells your handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP Wait For server before executing the next command. Detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the server and Wait For Prompt then displays the dynamically generated challenge value. You then enter the challenge value into your token card, which in turn generates a response value for you to enter on your handheld.

  • Page 170: Plug-In Applications

    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 for Palm Platform. For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send e-mail to Palm Developer Support at devsupp@palm.com.

  • Page 171: Tcp/Ip Troubleshooting

    Network preferences and TCP/IP software Options menu TCP/IP troubleshooting If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, try the suggestions listed. Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages It’s helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the connection fails. An easy way to do this is to display the expanded Service Connection Progress messages.

  • Page 172: Owner Preferences

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Owner preferences The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information that you want to associate with your handheld. If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your handheld with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences displays the next time you turn on your handheld.

  • Page 173: Editing A Shortcut

    ShortCuts preferences To create a ShortCut: Tap New. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut. Tap New Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters.

  • Page 174: Deleting A Shortcut

    Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Deleting a ShortCut If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. To delete a ShortCut: Tap the ShortCut you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Yes.

  • Page 175: Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld

    APPENDIX A Maintaining Your Handheld This chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld Prolonging battery life Resetting your handheld Caring for your handheld Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.

  • Page 176: Battery Considerations

    Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld Battery considerations Please note the following considerations for the battery in your handheld: Under normal conditions, your handheld battery should remain charged by placing it in the cradle for just ten to fifteen minutes each day. You can conserve battery life by setting the backlight brightness to low, and changing the Auto- off setting that automatically turns off the handheld after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 177: Performing A Hard Reset

    Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button. When a message appears on the handheld screen warning that you are about to...
  • Page 178 Click the HotSync icon ™ in the Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm™ Desktop software menu bar. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
  • Page 179 Resetting your handheld To restore your data from a Mac computer after a hard reset: Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.
  • Page 180 Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld...

  • Page 181: Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions

    The README file located in the folder where you installed the Palm™ Desktop software on your computer The Helpnote folder located in the folder where you installed the Palm Desktop...

  • Page 182: Software Installation Problems

    CD-ROM into my Windows computer. Click Browse. Locate your CD-ROM drive and select the Setup.exe file. Click Open. Click OK. I cannot install Palm Desktop Try the following: software on my Windows Disable any virus scanning software on your computer. computer. Press...

  • Page 183: Operating Problems

    Operating problems Operating problems Problem Solution I don’t see anything on my Try each of these in turn: handheld’s screen. Press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on. Tap the Contrast icon in the upper-right corner of the ®...

  • Page 184: Tapping And Writing Problems

    Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions My handheld is not making Check the System, Alarm and Game Sound settings. See any sounds. “General preferences” Chapter My handheld has frozen. Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your handheld” Appendix Tapping and writing problems Problem Solution When I tap the buttons or...

  • Page 185: Application Problems

    Memo Preferences setting. Make them. sure that Sort by is set to Manual. If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then perform a HotSync operation, the memos on your handheld still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting.

  • Page 186: Hotsync Problems

    HotSync Manager on the HotSync Controls tab. If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, double- click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder and then click the Serial Port Settings tab. Make sure Local is selected and that the port selection matches the port where your cradle/cable is attached.
  • Page 187 Check the connection between the cradle/cable and the USB or serial port on your computer. Make sure the user name you selected in Palm Desktop software matches the user name assigned to your handheld. Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on your handheld.
  • Page 188 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions I tried to do a local HotSync On a Mac computer, try each step in turn: operation, but it did not Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled on the HotSync complete successfully. Controls tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. (continued) If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, make sure you selected Local on the Serial Port Settings tab in the...
  • Page 189 HotSync problems I tried to do a modem HotSync Make sure you are not running another program, such as operation, but it did not WinFax, CompuServe, or America Online that uses the complete successfully. serial port you selected in the Setup dialog box. (continued) Make sure your modem resets before you try again.
  • Page 190 When I perform a HotSync If you have performed a HotSync operation successfully, operation, my information does but you cannot find the data from your handheld on Palm not transfer to Palm Desktop Desktop software, check to see you have the correct user software.

  • Page 191: Beaming Problems

    Beaming problems Problem Solution I cannot beam data to another Confirm that your handheld and the other Palm OS Palm OS handheld. handheld are between ten centimeters (approximately 4") and one meter (approximately 39") apart, and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different.

  • Page 192: Password Problems

    Then, you can follow these steps to restore your private entries: Use the Palm Desktop software and the cradle/cable or infrared communication to synchronize your data. Tap Forgotten Password in Security to remove the password and delete all private records.

  • Page 193: Expansion Card Problems

    Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been written for the NOTE Palm OS handhelds. Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party applications. If you are having a problem with a third- party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software.
  • Page 194 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 195: Appendix C: Non-Ascii Characters For Login Scripts

    APPENDIX C Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom login script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters.

  • Page 196: Literal Characters

    Appendix C Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts Literal characters The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character. Examples: \^Includes a caret as part of the string \<Includes a <...

  • Page 197: Product Regulatory Information

    CAUTION Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering Department. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Palm™ m100 Series Product Family Palm, Inc. 5470 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, California 95052...

  • Page 198: Ce Compliance Statement

    Canada. CE Compliance Statement This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended. This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
  • Page 199 Product Regulatory Information Waarschuwing! Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. Uwaga...
  • Page 200 Product Regulatory Information...
  • Page 201 Index Address Book 64 beaming 76–78 ABA (Address Book archive file) 37 Calculator 67 Accented characters categories 41–42 Graffiti writing 33 Clock 67 onscreen keyboard 36 Date Book 63 Add-on applications 44–48 font style 89 Address Book installing 44–47 *If Found Call* entry 104 Launcher 17–18, 41–43 adding custom fields 107 Memo Pad 66...
  • Page 202 Index information 76–78 Comma delimited files, importing data location of IR port 7 from 37 pen stroke to activate 145 Command problems with 183 buttons 17 See also Infrared equivalents (Graffiti writing) 19 Bold font for text 89 toolbar 20 Business card for beaming 77 Command stroke 19, 78, 84 Buttons preferences 144...
  • Page 203 Index Cutting text 69 categories 79 Cycling through views 64, 65, 66 settings. See Preferences Deleted data, saving in archive files 70 Deleting applications 44, 47 Data entry. See Entering data Desktop software 48 Date Graffiti characters 29 displaying in Clock 121 passwords 50 setting current 25, 177 records 70...
  • Page 204 Index adding hardware 7, 55 numbers 31 using cards 55–61 online Help 70, 144 Expansion Card problems using 176 applications 56 punctuation marks 32 copying applications 57 ShortCuts for entering data 34, 164–166 deleting applications 59 symbols 33 formatting 60 tips 29 inserting 55 writing 27–35...
  • Page 205 Index online Tips 20 handheld, contact for 104 onscreen 176 records 177 repeating event 96 Lotus Organizer, importing data from 37 Idle timeout of ISP or server connection 157 Importing data 24, 37–39 Infrared Mac computer 159 connections 149 user profiles for 140 HotSync operations 131–133, 150 Maintenance information 167 port 7, 130...
  • Page 206 Outlook, connecting to 14, 178 Overlapping events 99 Network Owner preferences 164 connecting 156 connection type 157 idle timeout 157 login scripts 159–162 Palm Desktop software. See Desktop soft- password 152 ware phone settings 153 Passwords 49–54 preferences 151–163 changing 50 primary DNS 158...
  • Page 207 Index Connection 151 To Do List 107 Date and Time 25 unmasking individual 87 Digitizer 146 Reminder lists 89 Formats 146 Removing General 147 applications 47 HotSync buttons 145 Desktop software 48 Network 151–163 Renaming categories 81 Note Paper color 112 Repeating events Owner 164 deleting from Date Book 71...
  • Page 208 Index text 69, 70 format 147 Sending data. See Beaming information setting current 25 Serial port 125, 127, 134, 135 setting event 90 Service start and end for Date Book Day selecting for network 151 view 102 templates 156, 162 Tips, online 20 Settings.
  • Page 209 Index for ISP 152 identifying handheld 164 User profiles 139 HotSync operation with 141–142 VCal 37 VCard 37 Web sites 14 Week (Date Book view) 98–99, 147, 177 Writing area 5 Writing. See Entering data...
  • Page 210 Index...

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