1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. palmOne Manuals
  4. PDA
  5. LifeDrive
  6. Getting started

palmOne LifeDrive Getting Started

Hide thumbs Also See for LifeDrive:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for palmOne LifeDrive

Summary of Contents for palmOne LifeDrive

  • Page 2 Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. palmOne, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. palmOne, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Beyond the basics ..................33 Chapter 2: Your 4GB Hard Drive ...........34 Program memory and the hard drive ............35 How can I work with information? ............36 LifeDrive Manager and Drive Mode ............37 Using LifeDrive Manager ................38 Using Drive Mode ..................45 Synchronizing information ................48 Installing applications.................53...
  • Page 4 Managing your tasks ..................90 Beyond the basics ..................93 Chapter 7: Your Notes and Memos ........94 Organizing your notes and memos ............95 Managing your memos ................96 Managing your notes .................98 Managing your voice memos ..............100 Beyond the basics ..................102 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 5 Beyond the basics ..................146 Chapter 12: Your Expandable Storage .......147 What type of expansion cards can I use? ..........148 How can expansion cards help me?............148 Removing an expansion card ..............149 Inserting an expansion card..............150 Beyond the basics ..................151 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 6 Changing the screen fonts ...............159 Changing the background of your screen ..........161 Correcting problems with tapping ............162 Selecting sound settings ................163 Beyond the basics ..................164 Chapter 14: Common Questions ........165 Beyond the basics ..................172 Product Regulatory Information .........173 Index ..................179 LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    • When selecting the page(s) to print, be sure to use the file page number shown at the bottom of your computer screen, not the printed page number. For example, to print the first page of the Your Mobile Manager chapter, select page 10 (the file page), not page 1 (the printed page). LifeDrive from palmOne viii...

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Links appear as underlined words throughout this guide. Links in body text or sidebars take you to other sections of this guide. The In this chapter list on the first page of each chapter contains links that send you to a specific section. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 9 A pointer to a website where you can share info with other device users and learn the latest tips, tricks, and more. Support A pointer to the web where you can find help if you experience problems with the features discussed in the chapter or with your device. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Your Mobile Manager

    CHAPTER 1 Your Mobile Manager In this chapter Your new LifeDrive™ mobile manager from palmOne takes mobile computing What’s on my device? to a whole new level. As always, it What’s on the CD? helps you keep track of your schedule,...

  • Page 11: What's On My Device

    A flashing amber light indicates that the device’s hard drive is currently processing information—opening a file, saving changes, and so on. Be especially careful not to drop, bang, or otherwise cause a strong impact to your device while the indicator light is blinking—you may damage the hard drive. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 12 Turn on your device and open the corresponding application. Press the pages. Home button once to open Favorites, twice to open Applications. The Star button opens the Pocket Tunes music application by default, but you can customize it to open any application you choose. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 13 OK, but don’t use your fingernail, a real pen, or any other sharp object to touch the screen. Expansion card Lets you insert an expansion card (sold separately) to back up info and slot add memory, applications, and accessories to your device. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 14 Voice Memo Opens the Voice Memo application when you press and release the button button. Records a voice memo when you press and hold the button. Microphone Lets you record sound to create a voice memo. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 15 Enables your device to connect with other devices (sold separately) (internal) that use Bluetooth wireless technology. Wi-Fi radio (internal) Enables your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network to wirelessly access email, browse the web, and synchronize. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 16 Be sure to plug in the sync cable with the arrow on the cable connector facing the front of the device. Headphone jack Lets you connect standard 3.5mm stereo headphones (sold separately) to your device so you can listen to music and other audio applications. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 17 After importing items, delete them from the card to make room there for more photos and videos. This icon is named Companion in Applications View. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 18 View information about your device’s drive or about an expansion card seated in the expansion card slot. ® HotSync Synchronize info on your device with the info on your computer. Prefs Customize your device’s sound levels, colors, security, and more. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 19 Set the time in your home city and two other locations, and set an alarm to wake you up. Dialer Dial phone numbers directly from your device. Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you synchronize your device with your computer. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 20: What's On The Cd

    Install applications and transfer files from your Mac computer to your (Mac only) device or to an expansion card that is seated in the expansion card slot for use on your device. This application installs automatically during the initial CD installation process. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 21 Documents To Go Companion desktop software for the Documents application on your device. Lets you move or copy Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to the Documents folder on your device’s drive, as well as create and edit files. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 22 QuickTime is included on the CD for Windows computers only. For Mac computers, QuickTime is included in OS X. Tutorial Learn to use the popular features of your device. The Tutorial includes a tour of your device and step-by-step instructions. Access it from the LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 23: Using The Power Switch

    LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 24: Using The Status Bar

    Tap to turn full-screen writing on and off. When on, you can write Graffiti writing characters anywhere onscreen. Input Tap to switch between showing and hiding the input area. Tap and hold to display the input area selection menu. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 25: Rotating The Screen

    You can switch between landscape and portrait views by pressing Screen rotation on the side way the screen rotates in of your device. Landscape view is useful for viewing spreadsheets, email, web pages, and photos. landscape mode by choosing right- or left- handed rotation. Screen rotation button LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 26: Opening Files, Folders, And Applications

    Applications View. Tap to move to other pages of favorites Customize Favorites display folders—for example, a project folder that you access often. Select the folder to view all files and subfolders (if Home there are any) in it. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 27: Using Applications

    Did You Know? Category pick list You can also open individual applications using the quick buttons on the front of your Home device. Press Center on the 5-way to scroll through application categories. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 28: Using The 5-Way Navigator

    5-way. For example, in right-handed Center landscape view, what was Center Up in portrait view Right Left becomes Right in landscape view. Down Left Portrait view Right Down Right-handed landscape view LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 29: Moving Around In Favorites View

    Scrolls to the next or previous application category. Center Inserts the selection highlight. When the selection highlight is present: Up, Down, Right, or Left Scrolls to the next item in the corresponding direction. Center Opens the selected item. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 30 Center Inserts the selection highlight. When the selection highlight is present: Up or Down Scrolls to the previous or next entry. Center Displays the selected entry. Left Removes the selection highlight. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 31 Right scrolls down. On some entry screens, pressing Left highlights the leftmost button at the bottom of the screen. Center Inserts or removes the selection highlight. If a button is highlighted, pressing Center activates the button. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 32: Moving Around In Dialog Boxes

    • If highlight is on a button: Activates the button, and then closes the dialog box. [ ! ] IMPORTANT Read dialog boxes carefully. Selecting a button such as OK or Yes may cancel an action or delete information. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 33: Entering Information On Your Device

    Select Using Your Device, and the bottom of the input then select Graffiti 2. Navigate through the screens to learn area to the top of your Graffiti 2 writing. device’s screen. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 34: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Select an entry or tap New. blinking cursor on the screen. Select Input on the status bar to open the input area. Tap abc or 123 to open the alphabetic or numeric keyboard, respectively. Continued Tap to open keyboards LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 35: Entering Information Using Desktop Software

    Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Memos. The info is transferred to the corresponding device application when you synchronize. Information entered in these applications on the device is likewise synchronized with the application in the desktop software. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 36 Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop, and then click the icons in the Help has lots of info launch bar to access the various applications. about how to use Palm Desktop software. Open the Help menu and select Palm Desktop Help. Launch bar LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 1 Your Mobile Manager MAC ONLY Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer, and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications. Synchronizing information Launch bar LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 38: Using Menus

    Open an application. When the menus are open, you can use the Select Menu on the status bar. 5-way navigator to select menus and menu items. Select a menu, and then select a menu item. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 39: Do's And Don'ts

    • If you are using your device in Drive Mode for an extended period of time, or if the battery is low while in Drive Mode, keep your device connected to the AC charger plugged into a power outlet. • Synchronize often to maintain a backup copy of your important information on your computer. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 40 When you recharge your device, all of your existing information in program memory and on the drive reappears. Conserve battery life by doing any of the following: • Adjust the screen brightness • Reduce the Auto-off setting LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 41 • Keep your device connected to the AC charger plugged into a power outlet when using Drive Mode for an extended period of time • Respond to or cancel alerts promptly • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi functionality when not in use • Minimize use of the expansion slot LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 42: Beyond The Basics

    Keeping information private by turning on security options Sharing • Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ devices • Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth devices by using Bluetooth technology on your device Maintaining Caring for your device LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2: Your 4Gb Hard Drive

    Mode Using LifeDrive Manager But the drive offers more than just Using Drive Mode storage capacity. With the LifeDrive™ Benefits Synchronizing information Manager application, you can simply • Quickly enter and update information drag and drop to transfer files and...

  • Page 44: Program Memory And The Hard Drive

    Manager (Windows) or Drive Mode (Mac and Windows), or Files on your device. When you copy a file or folder from your computer to your device using LifeDrive Manager, you can choose to synchronize that file or folder. Another method of storage that you may already be familiar with is an expansion card. You can view and access files or folders on an expansion card using the Files application on your device, and manage your files on a card using LifeDrive Manager or Drive Mode.

  • Page 45: How Can I Work With Information

    You can synchronize in one of two ways: do a full sync of everything on your device using the sync button on the USB sync cable, or sync selected items on the hard drive using the LifeDrive Manager.

  • Page 46: Lifedrive Manager And Drive Mode

    • You have a file on your device that you want to work with using a computer, but you don't want to copy the file to the computer. With LifeDrive Manager, you must first transfer a file or folder to your computer before you can open or edit the item.

  • Page 47: Using Lifedrive Manager

    When you transfer one or more files or folders into the LifeDrive Manager window, a dialog box another computer. This appears asking you how you want the item to be treated:...
  • Page 48 • All of the items you drag to the LifeDrive Manager icon are of a type associated with one of these folders—for example, JPG, BMP , and ASF files that are associated with the Photos & Video folder.
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 2 Your 4GB Hard Drive Root level of the drive LifeDrive Manager copies all of the items to the root level of the hard Key Term drive—not to a specific folder—if any of the following are true: Root level The “top”...
  • Page 50 This means that when an item is updated on your device, it is automatically updated on your computer, and vice versa, when you synchronize. Done Use the Files application on your device to work with the transferred files and folders. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 51 Transferring information using the LifeDrive Manager window Did You Know? Your device’s drive The LifeDrive Manager window lets you place files or folders anywhere on your device’s drive, appears in the LifeDrive regardless of file type. Manager window as an...
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 2 Your 4GB Hard Drive In the LifeDrive Manager Drag, copy, or move files or folders from the desktop into the LifeDrive Manager window you can also window to the location you want on your device’s drive. manage folders by...
  • Page 53 This option is available only if you are transferring files or folders to the root level of your device’s drive. Done Use the Files application on your device to work with the transferred files and folders. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 54: Using Drive Mode

    USB sync cable and AC charger with you, so If you are at a Windows computer that doesn’t have LifeDrive Manager installed—a computer at a you can connect to other hotel or your friend’s house, for example—use Drive Mode to open, move, or copy files on your computers.
  • Page 55 If there is an expansion card inserted into your device’s expansion slot, it may appear as a drive named CARD. Device appears as drive named INTERNAL Expansion card appears as drive named CARD Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 56 On a Mac computer, select the Eject command from the File menu or drag the drive icon to the Eject icon on the Dock. If a confirmation message appears, click OK. b. Select Turn Drive Mode Off on your device screen, and then select Turn Off. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 57: Synchronizing Information

    File sync (Windows only) Use the sync commands in the LifeDrive Manager window to information on your synchronize a single sync item, a group of sync items, or all sync items on your device’s drive.
  • Page 58 Palm Desktop software. Just make sure Continued that each device has its own username; Palm Desktop software reads the username and recognizes the device during synchronization. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 59 OK. at the top of your device screen, and you can disconnect your device from If you need help with the cable. synchronizing, see What do I do if I can’t Done synchronize with my computer? LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 60 When you synchronize, any items on the hard When you transfer an item into the LifeDrive Manager window, you can identify whether you want drive that are not sync to keep the item synchronized with its original on the computer. When you're ready to do a file items are backed up to sync, you can select whether to sync selected items, or all sync items on your device's hard drive.
  • Page 61 The original file or Synchronize all sync items on the drive Click Sync All Now on the toolbar at folder that you the top of the LifeDrive Manager window. transferred using the Copy or Format for device option remains in its...

  • Page 62: Installing Applications

    Drag and drop the application onto the Device or Expansion Card pane of the Quick Install window. If program memory is c. If a confirmation dialog box appears, confirm your full, use LifeDrive username, the application name, and the Manager to install destination, and then click OK.

  • Page 63: Using The Send To Handheld Droplet

    In the Send To Handheld dialog box, select your onto the Dock. username and click OK. Do a full sync to install the application to your device. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 64: Using Files

    The application automatically displays files located in the appropriate folder on your device’s drive—for example, the Music folder for Pocket Tunes— but you can browse for files located elsewhere on the drive. See the application chapters for information on opening files. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 65: Beyond The Basics

    Go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics: know about your device—all that’s in this guide, and much more—go to Moving and • Creating, copying, pasting, deleting, and renaming files in LifeDrive www.palmOne.com/ Managing Manager lifedrive-handbook.

  • Page 66: Chapter 3: Your Photo And Video Organizer

    Organizing photos or videos want to keep taking pictures? into albums Sending a photo or video Solve these problems with palmOne™ using Bluetooth technology Benefits Media and Camera Companion. Media Beyond the basics •...

  • Page 67: Reformatting Files And Copying Supported File Types

    In LifeDrive Manager, you can also choose Copy and keep synchronized, which allows you to keep the photo or video in its original format and update it during synchronization. You can store your photos and videos on your device in the Photos & Videos folder. View and access the files using the Files application on your device.

  • Page 68: Viewing Photos Or Videos

    • If the photo or video is located elsewhere on your device’s hard drive, select Browse, and then browse to the item. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 69 Select the photo or video you want to view. Tap anywhere in the photo or video to return to the selection screen. Select a photo or video to view Tap on the photo or video to return to the selection screen Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 70 • For photos, press Up on the 5-way navigator to zoom in. Press Down to access the photo controls. • For videos, press Center to access video controls. Video Photo Rotate Send Add audio Play or Pause Full-screen view Volume Progress indicator Send Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 71: Copying Photos And Videos From Your Camera Card

    Mode on your device and allows you to copy files to your files with the same file computer. Your device must be name but different connected to your computer. contents are automatically renamed Continued before copying onto the device. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 72 View Copied Media View the photos and videos that you copied to your device. Remove your camera card. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 73: Organizing Photos Or Videos Into Albums

    Select whether to create the album on your device or on an expansion card inserted into the expansion slot. b. Select New, enter the name of the new album, and select OK. c. Select OK on the Manage Albums screen. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 74 Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album in which you want to move photos or videos. b. Select the photo you want to move, and drag the stylus to move the photo or video to the desired location. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 75: Sending A Photo Or Video Using Bluetooth Technology

    Select Bluetooth, and then tap OK. MultiMediaCard or SD cards. e. Select the device to which you want to send the photo or video, and then tap OK. The file is sent automatically. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 76: Beyond The Basics

    Support If you’re having problems Sharing Sending information using wireless technology on your device with Media or with anything else on your device, go to Email Sending photos and videos as attachments to email messages www.palmOne.com/intl/ support. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Your Mp3 Player

    Benefits expansion card and then listen through • Carry and listen to thousands of the built-in speaker or stereo songs in the popular MP3 format headphones (sold separately). • No separate MP3, CD, or mini-disc player required LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 78: Transferring Mp3 Files To Your Device

    You can also transfer MP3 files to the Audio folder c. Select Palm Device from the device drop-down list. on your device using LifeDrive™ Manager (Windows) or Drive Mode (Mac and Windows) on Start your computer. Sync Select Palm Device Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 79 You can also use a card Select Start Sync. The files are transferred to the Music folder on your device’s reader accessory (sold hard drive. separately) to transfer MP3 files from your Done computer to your expansion card. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 80 Select the [ ! ] IMPORTANT When you have finished transferring music files, be sure to destination for the file, and properly disconnect from Drive Mode. then synchronize to transfer it. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 81: Transferring Music From A Cd To Your Device

    Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive. CD guides you through adding music. Insert the c. Select the Rip tab. CD and go to the My Music section of the Continued tutorial and select Add music from a CD. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 82 Your MP3 Player Rip the songs you want to add to your library: a. Select the titles you want to rip from the CD. b. Select Rip Music. Music Save titles Transfer the MP3 files to your device. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 83: Playing Music On Your Device

    Previous song as WMA, supports Shuffle playlist streaming MP3, and includes additional features such as graphic equalizers and bookmarks. For more When you’ve finished listening, tap the Stop button. information, visit www.pocket-tunes.com/ Done palmone. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 84: Beyond The Basics

    Pocket Tunes • Creating playlists by choosing which songs to play and the order to play www.palmOne.com/ them in lifedrive-handbook Support If you’re having problems with Pocket Tunes, go to www.pocket-tunes.com. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5: Your Microsoft Office File Manager

    • Manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your device computer so that you can work on • Improve productivity by taking them in the most convenient location important docs, spreadsheets, and any time. presentations with you LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 86: Creating And Managing Office Files

    LifeDrive Manager (Windows) or Drive Mode (Mac and Windows), or Files on your device. If you drop Office files into the Documents folder in LifeDrive Manager, they are automatically set to be synchronized.

  • Page 87: Opening Files From Within Documents

    Select the file you want from the list. Do you have a file or Done folder you are always viewing? Add it to your Favorites list for easy access. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 88: Beyond The Basics

    Email Sending and receiving Office files as attachments to email messages www.palmOne.com/ lifedrive-handbook. Support If you’re having problems with Docs, click the Documents To Go icon on your computer, and then click Help, or go to www.dataviz.com. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 89: Chapter 6: Your Personal Information Organizer

    • Make to-do lists that get done synchronize, and your information is • Set reminders for appointments, kept private when you use your birthdays, important tasks and more device’s security features. Also, you can easily share info with others electronically. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 90: Organizing Your Personal Information

    Tasks Make lists of the things you need to do, and prioritize each task. Track deadlines and stay focused by setting alarms. This is an easy way to stay on top of your to-do list. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 91: Managing Your Contacts

    Tap each field in which you want to enter information, and enter it. Tap the scroll arrows to view more fields. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 92 After you finish entering all the information you want, select Done. the birthday in Contacts, it is automatically updated in Calendar as Done That's it. Your device automatically saves the contact. Make sure well. you have a current backup. Synchronize often. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 93 VersaMail app, where Select the contact to open it. it's called Address Lookup. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 94 VersaMail, Messaging, or your device’s built-in Bluetooth® wireless Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete. technology. Use Send Contact from the Record Done menu. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 95: Managing Your Calendar

    You can use more than one line to describe an appointment. [ & ] OPTIONAL If the appointment is not for today, select the date of the appointment: a. Tap Go To. b. Select the year, month, and date. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 96 You Done That’s it. Your device automatically saves the appointment. Make can select Details and then select the Repeat sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. pick list to list the same event for multiple days. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 97: Checking Your Schedule

    Agenda View. Calendar opens to Agenda View by default, but you can change that to another view by Agenda Week View View selecting Display Options in the Options menu. Month View Day View Done LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 98 Check the Alarm box. c. Select the pick list and select Minutes, Hours, or Days. d. Enter how many minutes, hours, or days before the event you want the alarm to sound, and then select OK. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 99: Managing Your Tasks

    Tap the due date and select a date from the list, or select Choose Date to select a date from the calendar. Done That’s it. Your device automatically saves the task. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 100: Organizing Your Tasks

    Category Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category. Tap the Create a new category for pick list in the upper-right to select a different category. tasks by selecting Edit Categories in the Category pick list. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 101: Marking A Task Complete

    Done ® NOTE Palm Desktop software and Microsoft Outlook handle completed repeating tasks differently. Palm Desktop software checks off all overdue instances of the task, and Microsoft Outlook checks off only the oldest instance of the task. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 102: Beyond The Basics

    Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options support. Sharing Sending information wirelessly by using Bluetooth wireless technology on your device Email Sending information as attachments to email messages LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 103: Chapter 7: Your Notes And Memos

    • Send memos and notes to colleagues and then send them in an email to your wirelessly assistant to transcribe them. Also, you • Synchronize your information to back it up on your computer can easily share info with others electronically. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 104: Organizing Your Notes And Memos

    Voice Memo Record memos anywhere, and then play them back directly on your device. Or use a voice memo with an alarm as a reminder message. You can also send voice memos wirelessly. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 105: Managing Your Memos

    Enter your memo. Tap Enter on the onscreen keyboard or draw the Graffiti® 2 writing Return stroke to move to a new line in the memo. c. Select Done. Done That's it. Your device automatically saves the memo. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 106 You can purchase a variety of portable keyboards. Visit www.palmOne.com/intl for more information. b. Read or edit the memo, and then select Done. You can change the size of the text in Memos to Done enhance readability. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 107: Managing Your Notes

    Select Done. Did You Know? You can set an alarm for a note to use it as a Done That’s it. Your device automatically saves the note. Make sure you reminder. have a current backup. Synchronize often. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 108: Viewing And Editing A Note

    Select Done to display the Note Pad list. can rearrange the list by dragging notes to b. Select the note you want to view or edit. another position in the list. Read or edit the note, and then select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 109: Managing Your Voice Memos

    When you have finished recording, release the Voice Memo button. A tone indicates that recording has stopped. Select Done. Done That's it. Your device automatically saves the voice memo. Make sure you have a current backup. Synchronize often. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 110: Listening To A Voice Memo

    Adjust volume b. Press Right or Left on the navigator to listen to the next or previous voice memo. When you have finished listening to all voice memos, select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 111: Beyond The Basics

    Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options device, go to ® Sharing Sending information wirelessly by using Bluetooth wireless technology on www.palmOne.com/intl/ your device support. Email Sending information as attachments to email messages LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 112: Chapter 8: Your Wireless Connection

    • Connect to your Bluetooth phone to Bluetooth synchronization send text or email messages or to access the web Beyond the basics • Reduce cable clutter by synchronizing wirelessly • Connect to other devices to share files wirelessly LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 113: What Can I Do With The Built-In Wireless Technology

    Once you are on the network, you can browse the Internet, send and receive emails, or even access network devices such as your computer. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 114 ISP or sign up for an account with a high-speed wireless carrier. • You can connect directly with other Bluetooth devices, such as printers or handhelds. Check the user guide for the other Bluetooth device to enable the wireless features. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 115: Setting Up Wi-Fi Network Connection

    Done. You are now connected and done with this procedure. • If the network is not listed or if the network requires an encryption key, select Edit Networks. Go to step 4. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 116 Add. The network may be hidden for security purposes and not appear on the list. Add the network name or SSID if it does not appear. An SSID is required for hidden networks. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 117 None and go to step 9. • If your network requires WEP encryption, select WEP and go to step 7. • If your network requires WPA- PSK encryption, select WPA- PSK and go to step 8. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 118 CHAPTER 8 Your Wireless Connection If you selected WEP, in step 6: a. Tap the WEP Key box. b. Enter the WEP encryption information. c. Select OK. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 119 Check the WPA-PSK box. b. Tap the Key box. c. Assign a passphrase. d. Select OK. Select OK and then select Done. Done You can now connect to the network any time you are within range of the access point. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 120: Accessing Email And The Web With Wi-Fi

    Open the email application or the web browser. Select Wi-Fi controls on the status bar. Select On from the Wi-Fi pick list and then select Wi-Fi Prefs. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 121 Wait for the connection to automatically initiated complete and then select with the last used service. Done. Done You are now ready to send and receive email messages or to browse the web. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 122: Entering Basic Bluetooth Settings

    This is the name that other Bluetooth devices see when they connect to your device. By default it is the username you use during synchronization, but you can change it. c. Select the Discoverable pick list and select Yes or No. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 123: Setting Up A Bluetooth Phone Connection

    Bluetooth discoverable. Select Find More to search again. c. Select the phone you want, select OK, and then select Next again. NOTE Not all features are available if your specific phone model is not in the pick list. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 124 General Packet Radio Service, a method of b. If you select No, go to step 8. sending information wirelessly at high speeds. Continued Select Yes in step 6 only if you have a GPRS account for your mobile phone. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 125 Select Next, and then select Done. Done See the next procedure for steps on using your phone connection to browse the web or to send and receive email messages. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 126: Accessing Email And The Web With Bluetooth

    You must also set up an email account on your device before you can send or receive email application on your messages. device. Open the email application or the web browser. Verify Bluetooth status: e. Select Bluetooth controls on the status bar. Make sure On is selected. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 127 You are now ready to send and receive email messages or to browse the web. When you enter a URL in the web browser or select Get and Send in the ® VersaMail application, a connection is automatically initiated with the last used service. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 128: Setting Up A Connection For Bluetooth Synchronization

    Set up a connection for wireless synchronization: a. Follow the onscreen instructions for steps 1–3, selecting Next after each step. b. Select Launch HotSync Manager in step 4. c. Select HotSync to synchronize your device with your computer. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 129 Set up the connection to your computer: a. Enter a name for the connection, such as BT to Mac. b. Select the Connect to pick list and select PC. c. Select the Via pick list and select Bluetooth. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 130 [ ! ] IMPORTANT You must enter the same passkey on your device and your computer in order to wirelessly synchronize with your computer. b. Select OK. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 131 Synchronize your device with your computer: a. Go to Applications and select HotSync b. Make sure that Local is selected, and select the connection you created in step 3 from the pick list. c. Select HotSync Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 132: Beyond The Basics

    • Setting the Bluetooth options on your device to allow your device to wake up and receive an incoming connection request when turned off www.palmOne.com/intl/ support. • Synchronizing over a wireless network LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 133: Chapter 9: Your Email

    Excel files, and send them to your • Save messages from your computer colleagues. You can also receive any of to view at a convenient time these file types as attachments to view and edit at your convenience. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 134: Setting Up An Account

    NOTE Special setup considerations apply if you are setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® account to synchronize email and Calendar information with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 135 Select the option to set up your email software on the final screen of software CD installation. Or select Start > Programs > palmOne > VersaMail Setup. Select your username from the drop-down list at the top of the screen, and then select the option to create a new VersaMail email account.
  • Page 136 ESMTP . Check with your email service provider for this information. NOTE If you are using a common email provider, the mail server information is already filled in. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 137 Next. When you have finished setting up all accounts, click Finish. Synchronize to transfer all account information to your device. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 138 ActiveSync® account to synchronize email and Calendar information with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Go to Favorites and select VersaMail Open the Account Setup screen: a. Open the menus, select Accounts, and then select Account Setup. b. Select New. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 139 If you chose Other, select the Protocol pick list, and then select POP or IMAP . d. Select Next. If your email provider appears on the Mail Continued Service pick list, you don’t need to select a protocol. The correct protocol is automatically displayed. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 140 Check with your email service provider for the a. Enter your email address. names of your incoming and outgoing mail b. Enter the names of your mail servers. servers. c. Select Next. Select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 141: Getting And Reading Email

    Open the menus. maximum size for b. Select Accounts, and then downloaded messages in select the account you want. the VersaMail preferences. c. Select Get or Get & Send. In the Inbox, select the message to read it. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 142: Sending An Email Message

    In the To field, enter the recipient’s email address. For multiple recipients, type a semicolon (;) between recipient names. d. In the Subj field, enter the subject of your email. In the area below the Subj line, enter the text of your email. e. Select Send. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 143: Working With Attachments

    Did You Know? You can download a In the Inbox, tap the message maximum of 10 that has the attachment. attachments for any received messages. Paper clip Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 144 VersaMail to return to the Inbox of the account you were using. your maximum message size, up to a total size of Done 5MB. Select Yes to download the message and any attachments. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 145 Use Files to open, edit, or move the attachment, or use LifeDrive™ Manager to copy the attachment to your computer or to identify it as a sync item.
  • Page 146 Delete. b. Select the file that you want to attach, select Add or Attach, and then select Done. For photos and videos, check the box next to the items you want, and then select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 147: Working With Microsoft Exchange Activesync

    Palm Desktop software. Other information, such as contacts, tasks, and memos, continues to synchronize with your desktop software. For complete information on using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, see the User Guide for your device on the web. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 148: Beyond The Basics

    • Customizing your Inbox display options such as message summary view and font size and colors for read and unread mail • Synchronizing email messages on your device with email messages on your computer Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a network LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 149: Chapter 10: Your Text Messaging Tool

    Messaging is a popular way for people to stay connected using the text messaging features of their mobile phone. Benefits • Enjoy quick communication • Use text messaging to chat with friends LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 150: Sending A Text Message

    Lookup list, and then select Add. If the name does not appear on the list, select Cancel and enter the recipient’s mobile phone number on the To line. c. In the area below the To line, enter the text of your message. d. Select Send. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 151: Viewing A Text Message

    Go to Applications and select SMS delete a message after you open it. Select Send & Check. Read a message: a. Select the message to open it. b. Read the message, and then select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 152: Beyond The Basics

    • Setting preferences for receiving messages • Hearing an alert when you receive a message Support Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a network If you’re having problems with SMS or with anything else on your device, go to www.palmOne.com/intl/ support. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 153: Chapter 11: Your Web Browser

    Internet connection through your mobile phone, and the web browser opens the entire web to you. Benefits • Carry the web with you • View web pages in a device-friendly format • Store pages for offline viewing LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 154: Accessing A Web Page

    Go to Web Page dialog box for quick entry of characters commonly used in web addresses. If you have previously visited a web page, the web browser recognizes the address when you begin entering it and automatically completes it. c. Select OK. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 155: Beyond The Basics

    • Downloading a file from a web page If you’re having problems with the web browser or with • Changing your start and home pages anything else on your device, go to www.palmOne.com/ Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a network intl/support. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 156: Chapter 12: Your Expandable Storage

    Also use expansion cards to install and run cool • Add more games and other software games and other types of software, • Add accessories from dictionaries to travel guides, on • Store all your info your device. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 157: What Type Of Expansion Cards Can I Use

    Store all your info. Never worry about running out of space on your device. Purchase as many expansion cards as you need to store your music, photos, videos, and other information. Expansion cards come in a variety of capacities, and they’re very small, easy to store, and affordably priced. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 158: Removing An Expansion Card

    Push lightly against the card with your thumb until you hear the confirmation tone. Slide the card out of the expansion slot. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 159: Inserting An Expansion Card

    If you have a card inserted into your device’s expansion slot, select the card icon in the LifeDrive Manager, Windows Explorer, or My Computer window on your computer to view the contents of the card.

  • Page 160: Beyond The Basics

    Sharing • Exchanging applications and information with other Palm Powered™ devices by exchanging cards or beaming items ® • Sending applications and information to other Bluetooth devices by using Bluetooth wireless technology on your device LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 161: Chapter 13: Your Personal Settings

    And preference settings can tapping • Access applications quickly help extend the life of your device’s Selecting sound settings • Conserve power battery. Beyond the basics • Enjoy your device more • Make your screen easy to read LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 162: Changing Entries In Favorites

    Select the application from the Original pick list, tap to browse to the file or folder, or tap to enter the web address you want. c. Enter a name for your new favorite. d. Select OK. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 163: Customizing The Star Button

    Tap and list hold the input area icon and select an application from the dialog box. Select the pick list next to the Star button, and select the application that you want to assign to that button. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 164: Conserving Battery Power

    You can conserve your device’s battery power by reducing screen brightness or customizing the power settings. Adjusting the brightness Tap System info on the status bar. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level, and then tap outside the dialog box. Done Brightness slider LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 165 Beam Receive Select whether you can receive beamed information on your device. Turn this setting on to receive beamed info, or turn it off to prevent receiving beamed info. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 166: Setting The Date And Time

    No nearby city? Select Edit List and do steps b–c. b. Tap Add. c. Select a city in your time zone, and then select OK. Select OK again, and then select Done. Continued LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 167 Tap the current date. Set the time: a. Tap the Set Time box. b. Tap the hour and minute boxes, and then tap the arrows to change them. c. Tap AM or PM, and then select OK. Select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 168: Changing The Screen Fonts

    In many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. There are four font styles available in applications that let you change the font style. Large font Small font Small bold Large bold font font LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 169 Open the Select Font dialog box: a. Go to Applications. b. Open the menus. c. Select Options, and then select Font. Tap the font style you want to use, and then select OK. Small bold Large bold Small Large Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 170: Changing The Background Of Your Screen

    Select OK. NOTE The screen for selecting a background photo appears differently in each of the three applications. The Done Applications Display Options screen is shown here. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 171: Correcting Problems With Tapping

    Preferences. b. Select Prefs c. Select Touchscreen. Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible, and then select Done. NOTE You need to tap at least three targets—maybe more if you don’t tap carefully. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 172: Selecting Sound Settings

    If you selected Silent or All Off in step 2, select Done. If you selected Custom in step 2, tap the System Sound, Game Sound, and Alarm Sound pick lists and select the volume level for each sound; then select Done. Done LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 173: Beyond The Basics

    • Protecting your information by turning on security options and entering If you’re having problems information that identifies you as the owner of your device with customization or with anything else on your device, • Configuring communication connections and network settings go to www.palmOne.com/ intl/support. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 174: Chapter 14: Common Questions

    • Device freezes or resets when you open an application • Slow performance • Unusual screen display • Difficulties using device features • Uneven sound quality LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 175 The memory on your device is designed to store your information even if the battery becomes drained to the point that you cannot turn on your device. When you recharge your device, all of your existing information, both in program memory and on the internal drive, should appear. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 176 • Keep your device connected to the AC charger plugged into a power outlet when using Drive Mode for an extended period of time • Respond to or cancel alerts promptly promptly • Turn off Bluetooth® wireless technology and Wi-Fi® functionality when not in use • Minimize use of the expansion slot LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 177 • If you don’t see the HotSync Manager icon, click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then select Programs. Go to the palmOne program group and select HotSync Manager. Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears in the system tray.
  • Page 178 Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Memos during CD installation. What do I do if I can’t move or copy files using LifeDrive™ Manager? WINDOWS ONLY • Make sure your device is connected securely to the USB sync cable, and that the cable is connected to a USB port on the back of your computer.
  • Page 179 User Guide on the web. Can I open my device? No, do not open your device; there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening your device voids the warranty and is not recommended under any circumstances. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 180 If this is the case, you can’t view the file using LifeDrive Manager or Files, but you can access it by using the appropriate application. If you want to be able to see the file in the LifeDrive Manager window or on the Files screen, copy it to your device’s drive using LifeDrive Manager.

  • Page 181: Beyond The Basics

    • Troubleshooting synchronization problems Support If you’re having problems • Solving problems with beaming and communication settings with your device, go to Maintaining Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your device www.palmOne.com/intl/ support. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 182: Product Regulatory Information

    FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 183: Industry Canada

    Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. CE Declaration of Conformity ® palmOne, Inc., Declares the Product: Handheld PDA & HotSync cable Model Name/Number: LifeDrive Manufacturer’s Name:...

  • Page 184: Battery Warning

    • EN61000-4-6:1996, Conducted Immunity, 150kHz-80MHz, 3V RMS, 1kHz, 80% AM • IEC 61000-4-11: 1994, 100% Voltage Dip 0.5 period, 30% Dip 25 periods and >100% Dip 250 periods Authorized palmOne Representative: David Woo Sr. Compliance Engineer, palmOne, Inc., World Wide Compliance Date: November 4, 2003 Battery Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire.

  • Page 185: Intrinsic Safety Warning

    In some situations, the user of the wireless device may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard an airplane, in hospitals, near explosive environment, in hazardous locations etc. If you are not certain of the policy that applies to the use of this device, please ask for authorization prior to turning on the device. LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 186 Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic devices, take measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your palmOne™ device, from ESD harm. While palmOne has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels that could harm your equipment.
  • Page 187 • The rapidity with which you touch, connect or disconnect electronic devices. While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity, if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events, you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD. LifeDrive from palmOne...

  • Page 188: Index

    87 filing 87 tasks application buttons, restoring defaults for repeating 90 Addit software 9 scheduling 86–87 Additional Software option 11 application icons 166 setting duration of 87 add-on applications 165 See also application buttons sharing 4 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 189 Blazer application See web browser Calculator application 9 character entry 24, 82, blinking cursor 25 Calculator icon 9 options 164 Bluetooth application calculators 9 charging battery 30, 156, additional information for 123 calendar check boxes, using the 5-way 23 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 190 105 appointments 87 precautions for Drive Mode and 45–47 messages 139 setting preferences for 139 LifeDrive Manager and 37–44 colors, applying to notes 98 setting up phone 114–116 preinstalled software for 11 commands 29 setting up wireless 119...
  • Page 191 3 World Clock 10 description fields 86 Voice Memo button 5 do’s and don’ts 30 desktop software, installing 11 Wi-Fi radio 6 documentation 33, 56, 67, 75, 93, 102, 139, device Device name field 113 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 192 153 automatically checking for 132, setting alarms for 89 defined 8 automatically retrieving 139 Excel files icon on status bar 15 changing maximum size 132 Excel spreadsheets 124 moving around 20 composing 133 exchanging using 17 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 193 170, HotSync Online Troubleshooting Guide 168 additional software 11 full-screen writing 98 HotSync technology 39, 40, applications 11 icon on status bar 15 third-party applications 165 internal flash drive icons 166 viewing contents 35 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 194 105 using desktop icon 39 opening 59 Bluetooth 116 using desktop window overview 57 browsing 105 LifeDrive Manager application Media icon 8 connecting to 104 defined 12 memos selecting service provider for 118 overview 36 adding contact information to 96...
  • Page 195 11 music files numbers synchronizing with 168 See also sound files Palm OS devices, beaming to paper clip icon 134 Office files 76–79 passkeys 115, names See usernames; contacts omitting passkeys 115 Password check box 131 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 196 8 preinstalled software for 11 icon 9 printing expense reports 10 synchronizing with 48 opening 9 prioritizing tasks 90 troubleshooting LifeDrive Manager 169 Pocket Tunes application privacy settings troubleshooting synchronization 168 compatible formats for 69 contacts phone connections 114–116...
  • Page 197 170, searching for information 84 tion restoring defaults 154 Secure Digital input/output (SDIO) 148 short messages 140 rotating the screen 16 security side panel controls running out of space 148 WEP Encryption 109 Silent profile 163 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 198 9, 81, 90, Solitaire 10 sync item saving information in 90 song files See music files; sound files using LifeDrive Manager 39, 48, setting display options for 91 song formats 68 using sync button 48 Tasks icon song lists 75...
  • Page 199 165 calculators 9 web addresses 145 URLs 145 expansion card information 9 web browser USB connectors 7 expense reports 10 additional information for 146 USB sync cable files on hard drive 77 displaying web pages 145 LifeDrive from palmOne...
  • Page 200 168 Windows Media Player 13 installing 69 wireless connections 119, features 111, synchronization 119 wireless carriers 105 wireless connections 103, wireless synchronization Word documents 124 Word files 8 creating and viewing 77 World Clock 89 displaying 10 LifeDrive from palmOne...

Table of Contents