Page 1 Treo™ 180g Communicator User Guide Windows Edition...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using desktop software .............25 Using your communicator with Palm Desktop software ......26 Using your communicator with Microsoft Outlook .
Page 4 Removing Palm Desktop software ........
Page 5 Editing records ..............64 Entering text .
Page 6 Working in Year View ............112 Working in List View .
Page 7 Creating a custom view ............157 Calculator menus .
Page 8 Adding telephone settings ............184 Connecting to your service .
Page 9 Troubleshooting Tips ..........215 Software installation problems .
Page 10 Page 10 Contents...
Page 11: Introduction To Your Treo™ 180G Communicator
Introduction to Your Treo™ 180g Communicator This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Treo™ 180g communicator, how to use your communicator for the first time, and how to install Palm™ Desktop software and the HotSync ® Manager synchronization software so you can synchronize your communicator and your computer.
Page 12: System Requirements
Palm Desktop software. When you install the new version in the same folder as the previous version, all your data is preserved. If you use another personal information manager (PIM), you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to update the HotSync Manager on your computer.
Page 13: Treo Components
Each device must have a unique name After you complete the upgrade process described above, you have two devices with the same name. This is an undesirable situation. Each device must have a unique name in order to prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations and other complications. We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld.
Page 14 Rocker switch Enables you to navigate on your communicator with just one hand. You can use the rocker switch as an alternate method to perform a variety of tasks, such as adjusting the call volume level on your phone. The rocker switch functions change based on whether your communicator’s wireless mode is on or off and which application you are using.
Page 15 IR port Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm OS devices. See the section that begins on page 79 for details. You can also use the IR port to update the information between your communicator and computer using HotSync technology.
Page 16: Inserting The Sim Card
Locating back panel components Reset button SIM card door Charger and USB/serial connector SIM card door Secures your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in your phone. Reset button Under normal use, you should not have to use the reset button. See Appendix A for information about when and how to use the reset button.
Page 17: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery To use your communicator, you must connect the travel charger or the HotSync cable and charge the battery. When you’re near your computer, connect your communicator to the HotSync cable with the travel charger connected to a wall outlet as shown in the section that begins on page 23. When travelling, connect the travel charger cable directly to your communicator as shown in this section.
Page 18: Turning Your Treo On And Off
Turning your Treo on and off Your Treo communicator has two operating modes: a handheld mode and a wireless mode. You can turn the handheld mode and the wireless mode on and off independent of each other. When you turn on the handheld mode, you can use organizer applications such as Date Book Plus and To Do List.
Page 19: Using The Stylus To Get Things Done
Using 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 communicator screen is the basic action to get things done on your communicator. The first time you start your communicator, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer.
Page 20: Elements Of The Communicator Interface
Elements of the communicator interface Menu Pick list Check Command Icons buttons Menu bar A set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu bar. Command Tap a button to perform a command. Command buttons appear in dialog boxes and buttons at the bottom of application screens.
Page 21: Moving Around The Screen
oving around the screen You can move between entry fields, pick lists, check boxes, and other options by using the stylus, the scroll buttons, or the rocker switch. To move around the screen do one of the following: Tap an item with the stylus. Press the scroll buttons to scroll through the items on the screen.
Page 22 To set the current time: 1. Tap the Set Time box. Tap here 2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour. 3. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to change them. 4. Tap AM or PM. Note: Your communicator can also display time based on a 24-hour clock.
Page 23: Using The Headset
Using the headset You can connect a headset for hands-free operation. Your Treo is compatible with the included headset and other headsets listed at www.handspring.com. If you need to use your phone while driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a headset. Note: Treo is compatible with three-pin (also called three-pole) style headsets.
Page 24 2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer, or connect the Serial HotSync cable to a Serial port on your computer. 3. Connect the long end of the HotSync cable to your communicator with the button facing up. USB cable and port Serial cable and port Note:...
Page 25: Using Desktop Software
Using desktop software When you use desktop software with HotSync technology, you can do any of the following: Work with your communicator applications on your computer. Most desktop software applications duplicate many of the applications on your communicator, so you can view, enter, and modify most of the data stored on your communicator.
Page 26: Using Your Communicator With Palm Desktop Software
PhoneBook), To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software for information about how to use the software. Note: You must install the software that comes with your Treo communicator even if you already installed Palm Desktop software for a previous Palm OS handheld.
Page 27: Using An E-Mail Application With Your Communicator
Windows Start menu, and then choose One Touch Mail when prompted to select an e-mail application. Palm Mail Palm Mail is a synchronization based e-mail application. Each time you synchronize with your computer, Palm Mail retrieves new messages from your desktop e-mail application and sends any new messages you created on your communicator.
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Page 29: Entering Data In Your Communicator
Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Communicator This chapter explains how to enter data into your Treo™ 180g communicator using each of the following methods: Using Graffiti ® writing Using the onscreen keyboard Using your computer keyboard Importing data Using Graffiti writing to enter data Your communicator includes Graffiti writing software as the primary system for entering text and numbers.
Page 30 The Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing the letters of the alphabet and one for writing numbers. The small division marks at the top and bottom of the Graffiti writing area indicate the two separate areas. Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks...
Page 31: Graffiti Tips
Graffiti tips When using Graffiti writing, keep these tips in mind: Accuracy improves when you write large characters. You should draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area. To delete characters, simply set the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and make the backspace stroke (a line from right to left) in the Graffiti writing area.
Page 32: Writing Capital Letters
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.
Page 33: Writing Punctuation Marks
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. When you make this tap, you activate Punctuation Shift and a dot appears to show it is active. The next stroke you make with the stylus creates a punctuation mark.
Page 34: Writing Symbols And Extended Characters
Writing symbols and extended characters All symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your communicator: Symbol Shift When the Symbol Shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Page 35: Additional Non-English Characters
Additional non-English characters You can write the following characters in the lowercase alphabet mode without any special punctuation or shifting: Note: You must write these non-English characters in the left side of the Graffiti writing area. Navigation strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications.
Page 36: Using The Onscreen Keyboard
Your communicator includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Entry ShortCut Date stamp Time stamp Date / time stamp Meeting Breakfast Lunch Dinner Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your communicator.
Page 37: Using Your Computer Keyboard
Personal Information Manager (PIM) applications. If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop software, or any supported PIM such as Microsoft Outlook, to enter information. You can then perform a HotSync ®...
Page 38 Memo Pad archive (.mpa) Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use Palm OS handhelds or to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
Page 39: Managing Your Applications
Chapter 3 Managing Your Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Treo™ 180g communicator, 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. Using the Applications Launcher Your communicator is equipped with a variety of applications.
Page 40: Switching Between Applications
Switching between applications When working in any application, tap the Applications icon or press an application button on the front panel of your communicator to switch to another application. Your communicator automatically saves your work in the current application and displays it when you return to that application.
Page 41: Choosing Preferences
To change the Applications Launcher display: 1. Tap the Applications icon 2. Tap the Menu icon 3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. 4. Tap the View By pick list and select List. 5. Tap OK. To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category: 1.
Page 42: Installing And Removing Applications
® operation. There are a variety of third-party applications available for devices that use Palm OS software. To learn more about these applications, go to the web site: www.handspring.com. When you download an add-on application from the Internet, it is probably in a compressed format such as a .zip or .sit file.
Page 43 3. Click Install. Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog box by selecting Install Tool under Handspring on the Start menu, or by double-clicking any file with a PRC file extension. 4. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your communicator. 5.
Page 44: Removing Applications
6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your communicator. 7. Click Open. Note: Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Tool dialog box. 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 45: Removing Palm Desktop Software
6. Tap Yes. 7. Tap Done. 8. Check the Backup folder (under your user name folder in the Handspring or Palm folder) on your computer. If you find a PRC file for the application you just removed, delete the PRC file from the Backup folder.
Page 46: Security
Security Your communicator comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. Note: To access the Security application, you must first select either the All or System category from the Applications Launcher. In Security, you can do the following: Mask or hide entries you define as private.
Page 47: Changing Or Deleting A Password
Changing or deleting a password Once you define a password for your communicator, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change or delete it. To change or delete your password: 1.
Page 48: Recovering From A Forgotten Password
To lock your communicator with a password: 1. Assign a password. 2. Tap Lock & Turn Off. Tap Lock & Turn Off 3. Tap Off & Lock. 4. To start your communicator, turn it on, and then enter the password. Recovering from a forgotten password If you did not activate the Off &...
Page 49: Applications Overview
Chapter 4 Applications Overview This chapter briefly describes each application and how to open it. Your Treo™ 180g communicator comes with these applications already installed: PhoneBook Date Book Plus Blazer ® SMS Messaging To Do List Memo Pad Calculator CityTime Expense SIM Book SIM Services...
Page 50: Phonebook
PhoneBook PhoneBook enables you to make and receive telephone calls, and to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. In PhoneBook, you can do the following: Store thousands of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and more, in your Contacts list.
Page 51: Date Book Plus
Date Book Plus Date Book Plus lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a date and/or a time. In Date Book Plus, you can do the following: Enter a description of your appointment and assign it to a specific time and date. Display a chart of your appointments for an entire week to easily spot available times and any potential scheduling overlaps or conflicts, or display descriptions of your appointments for one or two weeks.
Page 52: Blazer Web Browser
If you already installed the desktop software from the Handspring CD-ROM but didn’t configure the wireless communication settings, select Configure Your Treo under Programs/Handspring (or Palm) on the Windows Start menu, and follow the instructions on the screen. In Blazer, you can do the following: Access the World Wide Web and display Internet content.
Page 53: Sms Messaging
SMS Messaging SMS Messaging provides a way for you to exchange short text messages with other people who use GSM mobile phones and subscribe to an SMS service. Some wireless service providers also provide a gateway to communicate with e-mail addresses. In SMS Messaging, you can do the following: Send and receive short text messages.
Page 54: To Do List
To Do List To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. In To Do List, you can do the following: Make a quick and convenient list of things to do. Assign a priority level to each task.
Page 55: Memo Pad
In Memo Pad, you can do the following: Take notes or write any kind of message on your communicator. Drag and drop memos into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you synchronize using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync ® technology.
Page 56: Calculator
Calculator Calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and a variety of advanced math and scientific calculations. In Calculator, you can do the following: Select a view to perform specific types of calculations including: math, trigonometry, finance, logic, statistics, weight/temp, length, area, and volume. Store and retrieve values.
Page 57: Citytime
CityTime CityTime helps you keep track of the time anywhere around the globe. In CityTime, you can do the following: Select a home city as a point of reference. Display the day and time in four other cities simultaneously. Add a definition for any city that isn’t in the default list. Display sunrise and sunset information for your home city.
Page 58: Expense
Expense Expense lets you keep track of your expenses and then transfer the information to a spreadsheet on your computer. In Expense, you can do the following: Record dates, types of expenses, amount spent, payment method, and other details associated with any money that you spend. Assign expense items to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups.
Page 59: Sim Book
SIM Book SIM Book enables you to view and manage the phone list on your SIM card. In SIM Book, you can do the following: Copy entries from your speed dial list to your SIM card so you can access your phone numbers if you move your SIM card to another phone.
Page 60: Sim Services
SIM Services SIM Services enables you to access applications on your SIM card that are provided by your wireless service provider. In SIM Services, you can do the following: Access applications from your wireless service provider on your SIM card. Note: Some wireless service providers do not put applications on the SIM card.
Page 61: Common Tasks
Chapter 5 Common Tasks In addition to the wireless communication applications, your Treo™ 180g communicator also includes a full suite of personal information manager (PIM) applications: Date Book Plus, the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense. This chapter provides instructions on how to do tasks that are common to several applications.
Page 62: Choosing A Menu
Choosing a menu After you open the menu bar for an application, tap the menu that contains the command you want to use. The menus and menu commands that are available depend on the application. Also, the menus which part and menu commands vary depending on of the application you’re using.
Page 63: Creating Records
To use the command toolbar: 1. In the Graffiti text area, draw a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right. The Command toolbar appears for about four seconds. Command toolbar 2. Tap the icon for the command you want. Tip: If you wait more than three seconds to tap the icon, you need to redraw the Graffiti Command stroke to redisplay the Command toolbar.
Page 64: Editing Records
Editing records After you create a record, you can change, delete, or enter new text at any time. Two screen features tell you when your communicator is in editing mode: A blinking cursor One or more edit lines Blinking cursor Edit line Entering text For information on how to enter text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard...
Page 65: 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 66: Other Ways To Delete Records
Other ways to delete records You can also delete records in the following ways: In the Details dialog box of the application, tap Delete, and then tap OK. Delete the text of the record. Draw the Graffiti Command stroke to display the Command toolbar, and then tap the Delete icon on the Command toolbar.
Page 67: Categorizing Records
Categorizing records Categorize records in the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense applications so that they are grouped logically and are easy to review. (You can also categorize applications. See page 39 for details.) When you create a record, your communicator automatically places it in the category that is currently displayed.
Page 68 To display a category of records: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen. Category pick list 2. Select the category you want to view. The list screen now displays only the records assigned to that category. To define a new category: 1.
Page 69: Finding Records
5. Tap OK. You can assign any of your records to the new category. To rename a category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. Tap Edit Categories. 3. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap Rename. 4.
Page 70: Looking Up Contacts Records In Phonebook
PhoneBook: The Instant Lookup feature lets you scroll immediately to a Contacts record in PhoneBook by entering the first few letters of a first or last name, or the first name initial and the first few letters of a last name. Expense: The Lookup feature displays the Contacts in PhoneBook that have data in the Company field.
Page 71: Using Find
Using Find You can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application. To use Find: 1. Tap the Find icon Tip: If you select text in an application before you tap Find, the selected text automatically appears in the Find dialog box.
Page 72 Note: The first initial and last name search in the PhoneBook Instant Lookup feature is not available in the Phone Number Lookup feature. Phone Number Lookup displays records that begin with the letters you enter based on the sort method in your Contacts view in PhoneBook. For example, if your Contacts are sorted by last name and you enter “su,”...
Page 73: Sorting Lists Of Records
3. Tap Who. Tap here 4. Tap Lookup. The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names of Contacts entries in Phonebook that have data in the Company field. 5. Select the name you want to add, and then tap Add. The name appears in the Attendees screen.
Page 74: Making Records Private
To sort the Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo to a new location in the list. Note: To make the list of your memos appear in Palm Desktop software as you manually sorted it on your communicator, open Memo in Palm Desktop software, click Sort by, and then select Order on Handheld.
Page 75 To make a record private: 1. Display the entry that you want to make private. 2. Tap Details. 3. Tap the Private check box to select it. 4. Tap OK. To hide or mask all private records: 1. Make sure the records you want to mask are marked private. 2.
Page 76: Attaching Notes
To display a specific masked record: 1. Open the application that contains the record you want to view. 2. Tap the shaded bar that masks the record. Tap here Note: If you have a password, you must enter your password and tap OK to view the record. To display all private records in a specific application: 1.
Page 77: Choosing Fonts
A small note icon appears at the right side of any item that has a note. Note icon To review or edit a note: 1. Tap the Note icon To delete a note: 1. Tap the Note icon 2. Tap Delete. 3.
Page 78: Exchanging And Updating Data
You must use the HotSync cable for your first HotSync operation. The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop software. If you have not installed this software, see page 25 for instructions. To perform a local HotSync operation: 1.
Page 79: Beaming Information
You can beam the following information between Palm OS devices: The record currently displayed in Date Book Plus, the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do...
Page 80 4 - 20 inches) apart, and the path between the two communicators must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS devices may be different. 5. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue working on your communicator.
Page 81: Tips On Beaming Information
To beam an application: 1. Tap the Applications icon 2. Tap the Menu icon 3. Tap App, and then tap Beam. 4. Tap the application you want to transfer. Note: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These are listed with a lock icon next to them.
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Page 83: Application Specific Tasks
Chapter 6 Application Specific Tasks This chapter is organized by application and gives instructions on how to do tasks that are specific to each of the following applications: PhoneBook Date Book Plus Blazer ® SMS Messaging To Do List Memo Pad Calculator CityTime Expense...
Page 84: Phonebook
PhoneBook PhoneBook is the application where you store name and address information about people or businesses, and where you place and receive telephone calls. PhoneBook has five main views. You can place and receive calls from within any view, and you can also receive calls when the screen is off (but wireless mode must be on).
Page 85: Using The Speed Dial View
Using the Speed Dial view You can store up to 50 phone numbers in the Speed Dial list. There are five pages of numbers that hold ten numbers per page. Tip: You can keep your Speed Dial list organized by storing different types of numbers on different pages.
Page 86 Adding Contacts list entries to your Speed Dial list To save time while creating your Speed Dial list, you can add entries from your Contacts list. To add an entry from your Contacts list to your Speed Dial list: 1. Tap a blank Speed Dial button. 2.
Page 87 Tap to dial number Tip: During a call, if you are prompted to enter a menu selection, tap Key Pad. If you defined any Extra Digits, such as an extension, tap Extra Digits. 4. Tap Hang Up to end the call. Tip: You can also end the call by closing the lid or pressing and holding the PhoneBook button.
Page 88 Deleting Speed Dial entries If your Speed Dial list becomes full, or you no longer need an entry, you can delete it. Note: You cannot delete the Speed Dial button for your wireless service provider’s voicemail service. To delete a Speed Dial entry: 1.
Page 89: Using The Dial Pad View
Using the Dial Pad view The Dial Pad view provides access to a more traditional phone interface. You can use this view to dial numbers that are not in your Speed Dial or Contacts list. To dial a number with the Dial Pad: 1.
Page 90 To create a new Contacts entry: 1. Open the lid, or if you are in another application, press the PhoneBook application button on the front of your communicator. 2. Tap the Contacts icon 3. Tap New. Cursor at Last name Tap New 4.
Page 91: Selecting Types Of Phone Numbers
Calling a number in your Contacts list You can dial any number that you’ve entered in your Contacts list. 1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details. 2. From the Contacts view, tap the number you want to call. Tip: You can use the Instant Lookup feature to locate the entry you want to call.
Page 92: Using The Call History View
Changing Contact entry details The Contact Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an entry. To open the Contact Entry Details dialog box: 1. Tap the name for the entry whose details you want to change. 2.
Page 93 Tap arrow to select the call category: All, Missed call Incoming, Outgoing, or Missed Outgoing call Incoming call Tap Details to view time and duration 3. Tap the pick list at the top of the screen to display a specific type of call: Missed, Incoming, or Outgoing.
Page 94: Using The Active Call View
Purging Call History Your Treo continues accumulating Call History information for up to 1,000 calls until you purge the Call History list. To conserve storage space, we recommend that you purge this list periodically. Note: Using the Purge function permanently removes the calls from your communicator. You cannot undo this process to restore the information.
Page 95: Receiving Calls
Receiving Calls Whenever your communicator’s wireless mode is on and you are within a coverage area, you can receive incoming calls. An incoming call turns on your communicator’s screen if it is off and displays the following alert: Caller’s name and phone number if available Tap Ignore to...
Page 96: Using The Speakerphone
Using the speakerphone The speakerphone button enables you to view your communicator screen and use other applications while you’re talking on the phone. Note: The speakerphone feature is optimized for one or two people that are reasonably close to the phone. It is not designed for a conference room or large group. This feature is not available when a headset is attached to your phone.
Page 97 Handling Multiple Calls You can use the Active Call view to handle a variety of situations that involve multiple calls. During an active call, you can receive or place another call, switch between two active calls, and create a 3-way conference call. For example, when you’re talking to a friend, you can place another call to a restaurant to make dinner reservations, and return to your friend to confirm the time and place.
Page 98: Forwarding Calls
1st call status 2nd call status Tap Key Pad to access a voice prompt system Tip: If you called an automated phone system that prompts you to enter a menu selection or phone extension, tap Key Pad to respond to the voice prompts. To use 3-way calling: 1.
Page 99: Other Ways To Make A Call
Tap here to forward all calls to a specific number Tap here to display current network settings Tip: You can define multiple forwarding numbers. Select Edit numbers from the list to add, change, or delete a number. You can also configure your communicator to forward calls only in special situations, such as when you are busy or outside a coverage area.
Page 100: Phonebook Menus
Tap OK to dismiss Tap Call Back to the call without dial the number calling back Note: If the caller’s phone number is not available, the Call Back button does not appear on the Missed Call screen. Calling an emergency number Your Treo provides easy access to emergency numbers such as 911 in the United States or 112 in Europe.
Page 101: Record Menus
Record menus Contacts list view Contacts edit view Call History view Contacts record view Options menus Dial Pad & Speed Dial views Contacts view Contacts record & edit views Call History view Opens a dialog where you can lock your SIM card to prevent unauthorized Phone use of your communicator’s wireless mode features.
Page 102 Remember last category. Determines how the Contacts list appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, the Contacts list shows the last category you selected. If you clear it, the Contacts list displays the All category. List By.
Page 103 Rename Custom Fields These custom fields appear at the end of the Contact Edit screen. Rename them to identify the kind of information you enter in them. The names you give the custom fields appear in all Contacts records. Select Network Available networks.
Page 104: Date Book Plus
Date Book Plus When you open Date Book Plus, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day. Scheduling an event A record in Date Book Plus is called an “event.” An event can be any kind of activity that you associate with a day.
Page 105 4. Tap the time columns on the right side of the Set Time dialog to set the Start Time. Start Time Tap to scroll to earlier hours Tap to change hours Tap to change minutes Tap to scroll to later hours 5.
Page 106: Rescheduling An Event
To schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “To schedule an event for another day.” 2. Tap New. 3. Tap No Time or tap OK, so that no start or end times are defined for the new event. Tip: You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area.
Page 107: Setting An Alarm For An Event
Setting an alarm for an event The Alarm setting enables you to set an audible alarm for events in Date Book Plus. You can set an alarm to sound minutes, hours, or days before an event. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days.
Page 108: Scheduling Repeating Or Continuous Events
Scheduling repeating or continuous events The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a period of consecutive days. A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually. Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same time of day.
Page 109: Considerations For Repeating Or Continuous Events
Changing and deleting repeating or continuous events If you change or delete a repeating or continuous event you can apply the action to only the current event, to all instances of the event, or to the current event and instances that follow. To change or delete repeating events: 1.
Page 110: Changing The Date Book Plus View
Changing the Date Book Plus view In addition to displaying the calendar for a specific day, you can also display a whole week in graph or text format, a month, a year, or a list of your appointments, as well as the current time. To cycle through Day, Week, Week with Text, Month, Year, and List views: Repeatedly press the Date Book Plus application button on the front panel of your...
Page 111: Working In Week View With Text
Event details Tap to show event details Tips for using Week View Keep the following points in mind: To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event. Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day without selecting an event.
Page 112: Working In Month View
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 Dots on right or left side indicate events Dots below date indicate untimed events Month View button...
Page 113: Working In List View
Tips for using Year View Keep the following points in mind: Tap a day to display the date and events for that day in the title bar. A minus sign indicates only one event is scheduled on that day. A plus sign indicates multiple events are scheduled on that day.
Page 114: Spotting Event Conflicts
Spotting event conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week View as overlapping bars. The Day View displays overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.
Page 115: Working With To Do Items
Tips for using floating events: To prioritize floating events, enter a number followed by a space or dash as the first few characters of the description. To convert an existing event to a floating event, select the event, tap Details and select Float as the Type.
Page 116: Using The Daily Journal
Using the Daily Journal You can use the Daily Journal feature to record events as they occur. Events are recorded with automatic time-stamping as Date Book Plus Notes so they do not clutter your schedule. The Daily Journal is especially useful for tracking activities such as sales calls, start and end times for consulting or other work, or keeping a record of how you spend your time at the office.
Page 117: Date Book Plus Menus
4. Tap New and select Template from the list. Tap to create an event from a template 5. Select the event from the Appointment Templates list. 6. Tap OK. Date Book Plus menus Date Book Plus menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book Plus features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are described here.
Page 118: Options Menu
Options menu Week View Week View with Text Day View Year View List View Month View Preferences (Day View) Start/End Time. Defines the start and end times for Date Book Plus screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows to scroll up and down.
Page 119 Display Options Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that appear in the Day View. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts Compress Day View. Controls how times appear in the Day View. When Compress Day View is off, all time slots display.
Page 120 Alarm Preferences Alarm Sound. Sets the tone of the alarm. Snooze Sound. Sets the tone of the snooze alarm. Remind Sound. Sets the tone of the reminder alarm. The reminder alarm sounds when the snooze alarm is not acknowledged. Play Sound. Defines how many tones the alarm emits before it stops. The choices are Once, Twice, 3 Times, 5 Times, and 10 Times.
Page 121 To Do Preferences Show Categories. Displays the To Do items in the categories you select. Priorities Displayed. Displays To Do items with the selected priority level. The choices are 1 only, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, and 1-5. Show Priority. Displays the priority level for To Do items. Show Completed Items.
Page 122 Week Preferences Time Format. Defines the format of the time display. The choices are No Time, 11p, 11:30p, 23, 23:30. Display To Do. Defines where To Do items will appear on the Date Book Plus screen. The choices are Top, Bottom, and Hide. Week Start.
Page 123 Year Preferences Hide Floating and Done Items. Removes floating events and completed To Do items from the Year View display. Hide Untimed Events. Removes untimed events from the Year View display. Hide Zero Duration Events. Removes events without a duration from the Year View display.
Page 124: Blazer
Blazer If you can’t hold the world in the palm of your hand, at least you can hold the World Wide Web when you use Blazer to browse the Internet on your communicator’s screen. To use Blazer, you must subscribe to data services from your wireless service provider, and you must have an account established with an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Page 125: Working With Bookmarks
While a page is loading, a Progress icon appears in the lower right corner of the screen. You can tap links to other pages as soon as they appear. You don’t need to wait until a page fully loads. To stop loading a page, tap the Stop icon in the lower left corner of the screen.
Page 126: Adding Bookmarks
Adding bookmarks You can store up to 100 bookmarks and group them in categories by placing similar links on the same bookmark page. See page 127 for information on creating page categories. To add a bookmark: 1. From the Page view, tap the Bookmark view icon 2.
Page 127 Deleting bookmarks If your bookmark list becomes full, or you no longer need an entry, you can delete it. To delete a bookmark: 1. From the Bookmark view, tap Edit. 2. Tap the entry you want to delete. 3. In the Edit Bookmark dialog, tap Delete. 4.
Page 128: Blazer Menus
To rearrange bookmark pages: 1. From the Bookmark view, tap Edit. 2. Drag the page to the slot where you want it to appear. A grey line appears next to the page when it is in drag mode. When dropping a page on the top row, the grey line appears to the left of the slot where the page will appear.
Page 129 Properties Displays the Page Properties dialog box where you can view the Page Name, URL, Size (Bytes) and whether the page was loaded from the cache. Bookmarks menu Bookmark view Go menus Bookmark view Page view Options menu Page view Bookmark view Chapter 6 Page 129...
Page 130 Preferences Browser tab: Home page. Displays the URL of the current home page selection. Tap this option to open the Set Home Page dialog box and select a different home page. To restore the factory default Home Page setting, tap Restore in the Set Home Page dialog box.
Page 131 Preferences (continued) Advanced tab: Cache Size (K). Displays the amount of memory that Blazer reserves to store recently viewed pages. The amount of free memory available on your communicator appears below this option. Clear. Erases all the pages stored in the cache. You cannot cancel or undo this action.
Page 132: Sms Messaging
SMS Messaging In addition to dialing and receiving voice calls, you can use your Treo to send and receive short text messages. These text messages, also called SMS (Short Message Service) messages, are similar to e-mail messages that you send and receive from your computer, but are limited to 160 characters in length.
Page 133: Receiving Sms Messages
Receiving SMS messages When you receive SMS messages, the New SMS Messages alert appears. Note: You can receive SMS messages even if you don’t subscribe to your wireless service provider’s SMS service. Number of new messages Most recent message In the New SMS Messages alert dialog box, you can save or respond to the first message by tapping any of the following buttons: Saves the message in the SMS Messages Inbox category, dismisses the alert dialog box, and returns you to the previous application.
Page 134: Viewing Messages
Viewing messages SMS Messaging enables you to quickly view your incoming messages. You can also view messages you’ve sent and pending messages that will be sent when a signal is available. To view SMS messages: 1. Press the SMS Messaging application button on the front of your communicator.
Page 135: Replying To Messages
Replying to messages You can send an SMS message as a response, or you can call the person who sent you the message. To send an SMS message reply: 1. From the SMS Messages Inbox, tap the header of the message to which you want to reply. Selected message Tap Reply to respond to the message...
Page 136 To create an SMS text message: 1. From any SMS Messaging list view, tap New. Note: If you defined a signature, it automatically appears at the end of your message. See page 137 for details on defining a signature. 2. Tap the To pick list and address the message by selecting one of the following: Tap To Address by Enter a mobile phone number to send an SMS message to another...
Page 137: Creating A Message Signature
Boilerplate 4. Tap OK. 5. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details. 6. Tap Send. The message goes into the Pending category until your phone transmits the message. After your message transmits, your Treo places a copy in the Sent category. If an error occurs while sending the message, an ! appears next to the message header.
Page 138: Creating Boilerplates
Creating boilerplates When you create a message you can use the Boilerplate pick list to insert predefined text in your message. You can also add items to the list and modify any of the items you add. 1. From any SMS Messaging list view, tap the Menu icon 2.
Page 139: Modifying Messages
To forward messages: 1. From the SMS Inbox or Sent category, tap the header of the message you want to forward. 2. Tap the Menu icon 3. Under Message, tap Forward. Tip: You can edit the forwarded message before sending it. 4.
Page 140: Sorting Messages
Sorting messages 1. From any SMS Messaging list view, Tap the Menu icon 2. Under Options, tap Sort. 3. Tap the Sort by pick list to select the sort method you want to use. Tap arrow to select sort method Date Places the most recent messages at the top of the list.
Page 141: Sms Messaging Menus
Older than 1 Deletes all messages in the current category with a date earlier than 1 month month prior to the current date. Except last Keeps only the 10 most recent messages and deletes all other messages in the current category. Deletes all messages in the current category.
Page 142 Preferences SMS Message Center number. Enables you to enter the number for your wireless service provider’s SMS message center. This number is stored on your SIM card. SMS Email Center number. Enables you to enter the telephone number for your wireless service provider’s e-mail gateway. This number is stored on your communicator.
Page 143: To Do List
To Do List To Do reminds you of tasks you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.” To create a To Do item: 1. Tap the Applications icon 2. Tap the To Do List icon 3.
Page 144: Setting A Due Date
Setting a due date You can associate a due date with any To Do item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. To set a due date for a To Do item: 1.
Page 145: Checking Off A To Do Item
Tap here 4. Tap the category that you want to assign the item. 5. Tap OK. Tip: If you turn on the Show Categories option in the To Do Show options dialog, you can tap directly on the category in the To Do list to assign categories. Checking off a To Do item You can check off a To Do item to indicate that you’ve completed it.
Page 146: To Do List Menus
2. Select any of the following settings: Show Displays your completed items in the To Do list screen. If you turn off Completed this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list when you Items complete (check) them. Items that no longer appear on the list because you turn off this setting have not been deleted.
Page 147: Memo Pad
Memo Pad A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on your communicator. A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.” To create a new memo: 1.
Page 148: Memo Pad Menus
Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are described here. See page 61 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 149: Calculator
Calculator Calculator includes two operating modes: Basic and Advanced. In Basic mode you can perform simple mathematical calculations. In Advanced mode you can access scientific functions and perform sophisticated math calculations. This section explains how to select the operating mode and use the buttons and menu options available in each mode.
Page 150: Displaying Recent Calculations
Displaying Recent Calculations The Basic Calculator’s 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: 1. Tap the Menu icon 2. Tap Options, and then tap Recent Calculations. 3.
Page 151 Primary buttons Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh calculation. Clears the last digit you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re- enter the number without starting the calculation over.
Page 152 Trigonometry buttons Calculates the sine of the current number. Calculates the cosine of the current number. Calculates the tangent of the current number. Calculates the hyperbolic sine of the current number. Calculates the hyperbolic cosine of the current number. Calculates the hyperbolic tangent of the current number. Calculates the arc (inverse) sine of the current number.
Page 153 PV = 100,000 FV = 0 2. Enter 12 and tap the P/Yr button to enter the number of payments per year. 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap the Pmt line and erase all values on the line including zero. 5. Tap Solve. 6.
Page 154 Logic buttons Shifts the value to the left and fills the new places with zeros. Enters D in a hexadecimal calculation. Enters E in a hexadecimal calculation. Enters F in a hexadecimal calculation. Calculates bit-by-bit commonalities between two arguments. Calculates bit-by-bit unique occurrences in two arguments. Shifts the sign bit to the right in signed mode.
Page 155 Generates a random number between 0 and 32767 and then divides this number by 32768 to generate a random fraction between 0 and .99997. Returns the number of combinations of items taken at a time. Returns the number of permutations of items taken at a time.
Page 156 Indicates the current value is entered in nautical miles. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to nautical miles. Indicates the current value is entered in millimeters. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to millimeters.
Page 157: Creating A Custom View
Volume buttons Indicates the current value is entered in teaspoons. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to teaspoons. Indicates the current value is entered in fluid ounces. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to fluid ounces.
Page 158: Calculator Menus
8. From the Advanced Calculator screen, tap the Menu icon 9. Tap Program, and then tap Import. 10. Tap the pick list and select the view you modified. 11. Tap Import. 12. Tap Replace to change an existing definition, or tap Add to create an additional definition. 13.
Page 159: Citytime
CityTime CityTime enables you to display the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re travelling or at home, now it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your business associates, friends, and family in far away places. Note: CityTime does not automatically update the current time for Daylight Savings Time.
Page 160: Adding Cities
2. Tap the remaining pick lists and select the other three cities you want to display. Tip: You can temporarily display the day and time for any other city by tapping the city’s location on the map display. Adding cities If the city you want to display is not in the predefined list, you can use the Edit Cities command to add it.
Page 161: Expense
Expense Expense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount that you spent. A record in Expense is called an “item.” You can sort your Expense items into categories or add other information that you want to associate with the item. To create an Expense item: 1.
Page 162: Changing The Date Of An Expense Item
Changing the date of an Expense item Initially, Expense items appear with the date you enter them. You can use Expense to change the date associated with any Expense item. To change the date of an Expense item: 1. Tap the Expense item you want to change. 2.
Page 163: Customizing The Currency Pick List
Payment Lets you choose the payment method used to pay the Expense item. If the item is prepaid (such as airline tickets supplied by your company), you can choose Prepaid to place your expense in the appropriate company-paid cell of your printed expense report spreadsheet. See the section that begins on page 165 for more information.
Page 164: Show Options
2. Tap Options, and then tap Custom Currencies. 3. Tap one of the four Country boxes. Tap a Country box 4. Enter the name of the country and the symbol that you want to appear in Expense. 5. Tap OK to close the Currency Properties dialog box. 6.
Page 165: Transferring Your Data To Microsoft Excel
1. Perform a HotSync operation to transfer your latest Expense data to your computer. 2. Do one of the following: Click Expense in Palm Desktop software to open Microsoft Excel and the Expense Report configuration dialog box. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs, Palm Desktop, Expense Reports, and then choose your user name.
Page 166: Using Expense Report Templates
Microsoft Excel. The templates have the extension .xlt and are stored in the template folder in the Palm Desktop software directory on your computer. To see what a template looks like before you use it, open the template in Microsoft Excel.
Page 167: Expense Menus
To view your expense data using a Microsoft Excel template: 1. Display your expense data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet as described in the previous procedure. 2. Click Options. Enter name and other information Choose expense template 3. Enter name, department, and other information as necessary for your expense report. 4.
Page 168 Preferences Use automatic fill. Lets you select an expense type by writing the first letter of an expense type in the Graffiti writing area. For example, if you write the letter “T,” it enters the “Taxi” expense type. Writing “T” and then “E”...
Page 169: Sim Book
SIM Book In addition to storing your phone number and billing information, your SIM card also contains a phone list where you can store names and numbers that are separate from your Contacts and Speed Dial lists. By storing a phone list on your SIM card, you have immediate access to your phone list if you move your SIM card to another phone.
Page 170: Copying Entries From Your Sim Card To Your Speed Dial List
Copying entries from your SIM card to your Speed Dial list Just as you can copy entries from your PhoneBook Speed Dial list to your SIM Book, you can also copy entries from your SIM card to your PhoneBook Speed Dial list. To copy entries from your SIM card to your Speed Dial list: 1.
Page 171: Dialing Entries On Your Sim Card
Dialing entries on your SIM card In addition to storing phone numbers on your SIM card, you can also dial numbers using SIM Book. To dial entries from your SIM card: 1. Tap SIM in the pick list in the upper-right corner. Tip: You can also dial entries from your Speed Dial list by tapping Speed Dial instead.
Page 172: Sim Services
SIM Services The SIM Services application provides an interface between your SIM card and your phone. It enables your SIM card to store applications from your wireless service provider that can control functions on your phone. For example, your wireless service provider might offer an application that provides a secure connection for online banking services.
Page 173: Setting Preferences For Your Communicator
Chapter 7 Setting Preferences for Your Communicator The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Treo™ 180g communicator. In the Preferences screens, you can do the following: Buttons Assign different applications to many of the buttons and icons on your communicator and the HotSync ®...
Page 174: Buttons Preferences
Buttons Preferences The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of your communicator, the Calculator icon in the Graffiti writing area, and the HotSync button on the cable. For example, if you find that you seldom use SMS Messaging and often use To Do List, you can assign the SMS Messaging button to start To Do List.
Page 175: Hotsync Buttons Preferences
Turns off and locks the communicator. You must assign a password to lock the communicator. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your communicator. Beam Data Beams the current record to another Palm OS ® communicator. 3. Tap OK.
Page 176: Connection Preferences
Connection Preferences The Connection Preferences screen lets you create configurations for communicating with other hardware devices: PC, Modem, or Infrared. Configurations, or profiles, once activated are available to applications on your communicator. The Connection Preferences screen displays a list of available configurations that you can modify as needed.
Page 177: Setting Wireless Modem Configurations
Setting wireless modem configurations Wireless modem configurations enable you to use your communicator to communicate with your ISP or dial-in server. In most cases the configuration software on the Handspring CD will set up the Connection and Preferences settings you need to connect to your ISP or dial-in server. In the event that you need to manually create a configuration, you must set Network Preferences in addition to configuring Connection settings to define the communication protocols for the selected device.
Page 178 7. Tap the Speed pick list and select 57,600. 8. Tap the Country pick list and select the country in which you are using your communicator. 9. Tap the Flow Control (Flow Ctl) pick list, and select Automatic, On (Xon), or Off (Xoff) flow control for the modem connection.
Page 179: Digitizer Preferences
7. Enter the initialization string appropriate for your communicator. 8. Tap OK twice to return to the Connection Preferences screen. Digitizer Preferences The Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen that appears when you start your communicator for the first time. You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset, or if your digitizer drifts.
Page 180: Time, Date, Week Start, And Numbers Formats
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 communicator. To select the time, date, week start, and numbers format: 1.
Page 181: System, Alarm, And Game Sounds
System, alarm, and game sounds Your communicator uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level. Note: If the ringer switch is set to no sound, the ringer setting overrides the sound settings and all sounds are turned off.
Page 182: Entering A User Name
To select a service: 1. Tap the Service pick list. Tap here to display a list of service templates 2. Tap the predefined service template. Note: If you want to enter a name for a new service template, see page 186 for details. Entering a user name The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your Internet Service Provider or your dial-in server.
Page 183: Selecting A Connection
To enter a password: 1. Tap the Password field. 2. Enter the password you use to log into your server. Enter password here Tap here 3. Tap OK. Note: The Password field updates to display the word “Assigned.” Selecting a connection The Connection Preferences settings tell your communicator about the hardware you are using for remote data connections.
Page 184: Adding Telephone Settings
Adding telephone settings When you select the Phone field, your communicator opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card. Note: The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint long-distance services.
Page 185: Disabling Call Waiting
Disabling Call Waiting Call Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you are connected. If your telephone has Call Waiting, you need to disable this feature before logging into your ISP or dial-in server. To disable Call Waiting: 1.
Page 186: Connecting To Your Service
Connecting to your service After you set your Connection and Network Preferences, establishing a connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your company’s network (dial-in server) is easy. To establish a connection: Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress messages.
Page 187: Idle Timeout
Select connection type 3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types: Point-to-Point protocol SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol CSLIP Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol Note: If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn’t work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type.
Page 188: Defining Primary And Secondary Dns
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. Each IP address has four sections, separated by periods.
Page 189: Creating A Login Script
To enter a permanent IP address: 1. Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below the check box. 2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter the first section of the IP address. Note: Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.
Page 190: Deleting A Service Template
Send Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. Send CR Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. Send User ID Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network Preferences screen.
Page 191: Tcp/Ip Troubleshooting
Service menu Options menu TCP/IP troubleshooting If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, check this section and try the suggestions listed. Checking your wireless service status Make sure the wireless mode on your communicator is active and that you are in a coverage area. The LED on the top of your communicator and the signal bars at the top of the PhoneBook screen provide visual cues about the wireless mode status.
Page 192: Owner Preferences
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 communicator. If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your communicator with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences displays the next time you turn on your communicator.
Page 193: Ringer Preferences
Ringer Preferences The Ringer Preferences screen controls the behavior of the ringer on your communicator. You can control the ring volume, select unique ring tones for incoming voice calls and SMS messages, and turn the vibrate option on and off for each of the two ringer switch positions. To select Ringer Preferences: 1.
Page 194: Editing A Shortcut
To create a ShortCut: 1. Tap New. 2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut. Tap New 3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
Page 195: Advanced Hotsync® Operations
Manager enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS devices and Palm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your Treo™ 180g communicator and your desktop software either directly, by connecting your communicator to the HotSync cable attached to your computer or using infrared communication, or indirectly, with using the built-in wireless modem or a network.
Page 196 Available only Starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests automatically when you when Palm open Palm Desktop software. Desktop software is running Manual Monitors requests only when you select HotSync Manager from the Start menu. Tip: If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Always available.
Page 197: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings
Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. 3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
Page 198: Ir Hotsync Operations
6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application. next Note: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box.
Page 199 4. Select Enable infrared communication. Infrared ports The COM port displayed on this screen is the port associated with your infrared device. It should be different from the port currently defined for cable synchronization. 5. Write down the port listed as “Providing application support” so you can configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication.
Page 200: Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication
6. Click OK. 7. Disable any other application that opens the IR port. Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next you need to go to the HotSync Manager and configure it for infrared communication. In Windows 98 and Me, you need to specify the simulated port used for infrared communication. In Windows 2000, you simply need to activate the infrared menu item.
Page 201: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared communication. Note: You cannot use your cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync Manager to communicate with the port defined for cable synchronization. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication with Windows 2000: 1.
Page 202: Returning To Serial Cable Hotsync Operations
Returning to serial cable HotSync operations It’s easy to return to using the cable for HotSync operations. Note: If you’re using a USB cable and the Local USB option is already selected on the HotSync Manager menu, you don’t need to do anything to return to cable operations. To return to serial cable HotSync operations with Windows 98 and Me: 1.
Page 203: Preparing Your Computer
Preparing your computer There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a wireless HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your communicator. To prepare your computer for a wireless HotSync operation: 1.
Page 204: Preparing Your Communicator
Preparing your communicator There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your communicator for a wireless HotSync operation. To prepare your communicator for a wireless HotSync operation: 1. Tap the Applications icon 2. Tap the HotSync icon 3. Tap Modem. 4.
Page 205: Selecting The Conduits For A Wireless Hotsync Operation
Selecting the conduits for a wireless HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your communicator enables you to define which files and/or applications synchronize during a wireless HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required for wireless synchronization. To change the Conduit Setup for a wireless HotSync operation: 1.
Page 206: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network
Conducting a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync software, you can take advantage of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity available in many office environments. The Network HotSync software enables you to perform a HotSync operation by using the WAN to dial-in to a network or by using a cable that is connected to any computer on your LAN (provided that the computer connected to the cable also has the Network HotSync software installed, your computer is on, and the HotSync Manager is running).
Page 207: Performing A Dial-In Network Hotsync Operation
5. Click OK. 6. Connect your communicator to the cable and press the HotSync button. The HotSync operation records network information about your computer on your communi- cator. With this information, your communicator can locate your computer when you perform a HotSync operation over the network.
Page 208: Performing A Network Hotsync Operation Via A Lan
With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the following formats: Comma delimited (.csv) Tab delimited (.tsv) Memo Pad archive (.mpa) Address archive (.aba) Text (.txt) For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help. Page 208 Advanced HotSync® Operations...
Page 209: Creating A User Profile
Creating a user profile If you need to configure several Palm OS ® communicators with specific information (such as a company phone list) before distributing them to their actual users, you can create a user profile to load the data into a communicator without associating that data with a user name. The User Profile feature is designed only for the first-time HotSync operation, before you assign a User ID to a particular communicator.
Page 210 4. Select the profile that you want to load on the communicator, and click OK. 5. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the communicator. The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign a user name to the communicator.
Page 211: Maintaining Your Communicator
Appendix A Maintaining Your Communicator This chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your Treo™ 180g communicator Maximizing battery life Resetting your communicator Caring for your communicator Your communicator is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.
Page 212: Resetting Your Communicator
If the battery becomes low in the course of normal use, an alert appears on the communicator screen describing the low battery condition. If this alert appears, connect your communicator to the HotSync cable or travel charger to charge the battery. If the battery drains to the point where your communicator does not turn on, it stores your data safely for about three days.
Page 213: Performing A Warm (Or Safe) Reset
Performing a warm (or safe) reset A warm (or safe) reset bypasses system extensions on your communicator, such as HackMaster hacks or system patches. Performing a warm reset enables you to uninstall a third-party application that may be causing a problem. To perform a warm reset: 1.
Page 214 Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. 3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
Page 215: Troubleshooting Tips
Review this section to see if your problem is listed Check our web site at www.handspring.com for the latest technical support information Note: Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been written for Palm OS ® devices. Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party applications.
Page 216: Operating Problems
Operating problems Problem Solution My communicator won’t Try each of these in turn: turn on. Adjust the contrast settings. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Perform a soft reset. See page 212 for details. If your communicator still does not operate, try a hard reset.
Page 217: Tapping And Writing Problems
Tapping and writing problems Problem Solution When I tap the buttons or Calibrate the screen. See page 179 for details. screen icons, it activates the wrong feature. Not all applications or screens have menus. Try changing to a When I tap the Menu icon different application.
Page 218: Wireless Communication Problems
Wireless communication problems Problem Solution I can’t use the wireless Make sure your Treo battery is charged. features Make sure wireless mode is on. To turn on wireless mode, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds, until you hear a confirmation tone.
Page 219 My Treo won't register to the You are probably outside a network coverage area. Try network using another GSM phone to verify whether coverage is available in your current location. If coverage is available in your location, try your SIM card in another GSM phone.
Page 220 Connect button does not change, tap Details and enter DNS and IP address information for your Internet Service Provider. Important: AOL users must download AOL for Palm from www.aol.com/anywhere/pda/palm/palmaol to retrieve e-mail. AOL does not support web browsing with Blazer.
Page 221 I get an error message when I Make sure you have subscribed to and enabled the SMS Email send an SMS message to an feature. You need to get the SMS Email Center number from email address your wireless service provider and enter it in the SMS Preferences dialog.
Page 222: Application Problems
Memo Preferences setting. them. Make sure that Sort by is set to Manual. If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop software and then perform a HotSync ® operation, the memos on your communicator still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting.
Page 223: Hotsync Problems
HotSync operation. Make sure you selected your user name in Palm Desktop software before beginning the HotSync operation. Perform a soft reset. See page 212 for details.
Page 224 PIM, but I cannot do a Outlook conduits are installed and active. HotSync operation. Reinstall the Palm Desktop software and make sure you select the option to synchronize with MS Outlook. Check the following on your computer: I tried to do a wireless...
Page 225: Beaming Problems
(approximately 39") apart, and that the path between the two devices is clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS devices may be different. Check the General Preferences screen and make sure the Beam Receive setting is on.
Page 226: Password Problems
In this case, the following procedure restores your private entries and lets you access them: 1. Use the Palm Desktop software and the cable to synchronize your data. 2. Tap Forgotten Password in Security to remove the password and delete all private records.
Page 227: Creating A Custom Expense Report
Customizing existing sample templates Four sample Expense Report templates come with Palm Desktop software. These templates are stored in the Template folder (which is in the same folder as the Palm Desktop software application). If the layout of one (or more) of these templates is appropriate for your reporting needs, you can easily customize the templates with your company name and other information.
Page 228 “Munchies.” 4. From the File menu, choose Save As. 5. Click the Save as type drop-down list and choose Template (*.xlt). 6. Navigate to the Template folder (in the Palm Desktop software directory). do not Note: If you need to change the Maptable.xls file, save the template file with its...
Page 229: Determining The Layout Of The Expense Report
Determining the layout of the Expense Report This section describes the layout considerations for the Expense Report and explains the terms used for creating the report. Labels There are two kinds of labels that you need to define for your report: day/date and expense type. always Each kind of label can be either Fixed or Variable.
Page 230: Analyzing Your Custom Expense Report
Fixed or Variable Label for columns. Place a copy of your custom Expense Report in the Template folder (in the Palm Desktop software directory). Change the file name so it has the file extension .xlt (which defines it as a Microsoft Excel template).
Page 231 All rows related to template are selected 4. From the Edit menu, choose Copy. 5. Scroll down to a blank area of the Maptable.xls file (below the rows used for Sample4.xlt), and click on a row number to select a blank row. 6.
Page 232 Determine whether the Rows will contain expense or date information, and place an “x” in the appropriate cell. When you do this, you also define whether the label is Fixed or Variable. You can place only one “x” in the Row section (columns 2–5). Determine whether the Columns will contain expense or date information, and place an “x”...
Page 233 If the Section will present the data in a list format, enter the word “yes”. Otherwise, enter the word “no”. The following diagram shows data presented in a list format: Only if your section is in list format: In the Expense Type cell, enter the number of the row or column where the expense description will be placed.
Page 234: Using Applications Other Than Microsoft Excel
Using applications other than Microsoft Excel You can use applications other than Microsoft Excel (such as Lotus 1-2-3 or Quattro Pro) to open and manipulate the Expense data on your computer. The data file is named “Expense.txt,” and is stored in the Expense folder, within the folder containing the communicator user data. Expense data in the Expense.txt file is in tab-delimited format.
Page 235: Non-Ascii Characters
Appendix D 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 char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters.
Page 236 Page 236 Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts...
Page 237: Advanced Call Forwarding Options
Appendix E Advanced Call Forwarding Options Some wireless service providers support advanced call forwarding options through the use of GSM feature codes. These advanced call forwarding options are turned on and off and configured by dialing specific code numbers with your communicator. Note: Not all wireless service providers support all of these codes.
Page 238: Forwarding Calls That You Do Not Answer
Forwarding calls that you do not answer Code What it does *61*number_to_ Forwards all calls you receive and do not answer. This option is similar to forward_to# the way that voicemail typically works. *#61# Reports whether or not you activated the call forwarding for calls you do not answer option.
Page 239: Other Product Information
Other Product Information Limited Warranty and End User Software License Agreement For warranty information and a copy of the End User License Agreement applicable to your Handspring product, please see the Handspring web site at http://support.handspring.com/esupport/forms/hsFileList.jsp?Type=War- ranties. If you would like a copy of these materials mailed to you, or if you have any questions, please contact Hand- spring Customer Support.
Page 240: Canadian Rfi Statement
Canadian RFI Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula- tions. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION.
Page 241: General Safety Information
Audio Safety Some hearing aids may be affected by some digital wireless phones. You may want to consult your doctor in the event of you experience interference with your hearing aid while using Treo. When using the speakerphone feature, it is recommended that you place Treo at a safe distance from your ear. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Page 242 Acknowledgments We would like to thank the following developers whose contributions were an integral part of the Handspring product: C.E. Steuart Dewar Pimlico Software, Inc. www.gorilla-haven.org/pimlico Darren Beck Code City www.codecity.com.au Rick Huebner www.probe.net/~rhuebner/index.html Page 242 Other Product Information...
Page 243: Index
Index Numerics removing 44 security 46 3-way calling 98 SIM Phonebook 59 SIM Services 60 SMS Messaging 53 To Do List 54 ABA (Address Book archive file) 38 viewing as icons 40 Accented characters viewing as list 40 Graffiti writing 34 See also Add-on applications onscreen keyboard 37...
Page 244 overview 52 adding to PhoneBook 93 Preferences 130 adding to Speed Dial list 93 Properties 129 deleting items 94 Web Page view 124 dialing from 93 Boilerplates 138 displaying 92 Bold font for text 77 incoming calls 93 Bookmarks missed calls 92, 93, 99 adding 126 outgoing calls 93 arranging 127...
Page 245 opening 57 expense reports in Excel 165–167 overview 159 memos 147 remote cities 159 notes for records 76 Clearing Calculator entries 149, 151 records 63 Codes, call forwarding 237 To Do List items 143 COM port. USB, port Serial port Currency Combining categories 69 default 168...
Page 246 fonts 77 saving deleted data to an archive List View 113 file 65 menus 117 system requirements 12 Month view 112 upgrading 12 See also notes for records 76–77 opening 51 Dial Pad overview 51 dialing numbers 89 private records 75 icon 89, 237 purging records 66 Dialing...
Page 247 Excel, transferring Expense data to Graffiti 165–167 accented characters 34 Exchanging data. HotSync alphabet 29, 31 Exclamation marks in To Do List 146 basic concepts 29 Expense capital letters 32 adding PhoneBook data to Command stroke 62, 63 records 72–73 defined 29 categorizing records 67 how to write characters 30...
Page 248 operations using IR port 198–202 problems with 223–225 Key Pad 87, 94 setting options 195–196 Keyboard for synchronizing data 25 computer 37 onscreen 20, 36, 37, 175 Icons alarm 107 LED 15, 17 application 20, 40 Letters battery 84 font style 77 Call History 92 Graffiti 29, 31 Dial Pad 89, 237...
Page 249 overview 55 MPA (Memo Pad archive file) 38 private records 75 Multi-day events. Repeating events reviewing memos 147 sorting records 74, 222 See also Notes Memory Network for beaming 225 connecting 186 Calculator 149 connection type 187 regaining 66 idle timeout 187 Memos.
Page 250 PIM (personal information manager) communicator 11 using with communicator 26 Owner preferences 192 PIN 218 Pointer. Stylus Ports IR on communicator 198 Palm Desktop software. Desktop soft- Ports. USB, port Serial port ware Power button 15, 18 Passwords 46–48 PPP 186...
Page 251 Range of times in Day view 118 Safety 240 Receipts, recording in Expense 162 Saving Receiving data. Beaming information data 40, 63, 65 Records Scheduling events 104–106 beaming 79–80 Screen choosing categories 67 backlight 18 creating 63 blank 216 Date Book Plus 104 brightness control 14 defined 61 calibrating 19, 179...
Page 252 SIM Services 172 writing with 15, 29 opening 60 Sunday, to start week 180 Slider 193 Switching calls 97 Symbols boilerplates 138 for currency 163 changing messages 139 in Graffiti writing 34 copying text 138 Synchronizing data. HotSync creating messages 135 System conduit 197 deleting messages 140 System requirements for Desktop...
Page 253 creating records 63, 143 deleting records 65 Vendor for Expense item 163 due date 144, 144–145, 146 Vibrate 193 fonts 77 Voicemail 85, 95, 99 menus 146 icon 84 notes for records 76–77 Volume 14 opening 54 overview 54 prioritizing records 143, 146 private records 75 Warm reset 213 purging records 66, 146...

Handspring Treo 180g User Manual

Introduction to Your Treo™ 180G Communicator

Entering Data in Your Communicator

Managing Your Applications

Applications Overview

Common Tasks

Application Specific Tasks

Setting Preferences for Your Communicator

Advanced Hotsync® Operations

Maintaining Your Communicator

Troubleshooting Tips

Creating a Custom Expense Report

Non-ASCII Characters

For Login Scripts

Advanced Call Forwarding Options

Other Product Information

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