Palm VIIx Organizer Getting Started Guide
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1. Tip Tap abc 123 or Int l to switch keyboards 10 ED Using Graffitie writing software Graffiti characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single stroke Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the handheld screen Graffiti writing is easy fun accurate and fast up to 30 words per minute Its worth taking a few minutes to learn Just remember to write BIG and press firmly GKMJIKILIMINO PO space backspace return capshift caplock AZ 23MH 5 6 1168 Heavy dot indicates starting point Write letters here Write numbers here GD Using a keyboard accessory You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld This accessory is particularly helpful if you need to enter large amounts of data quickly while you are away from your computer 11 Palm VII handheld troubleshooting and contacts If your handheld does not turn on try these steps before contacting Technical Support e Adjust the contrast control e Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed Perform a soft reset by unscrewing the top of your stylus and using the reset tool inside to gently press the reset button on the back of your2. If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld we recommend that you install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm VII handheld into the same folder as your current Palm Desktop software Please read the information on upgrading in Chapter 1 of the Handbook Then return to this guide to learn how to complete the installation Get to know your new Palm VII handheld EP Review Palm VII components IR Port Antenna Exchange data and applications Raise to access with any infrared enabled Palm the Palm Net OS handheld that s nearby wireless features Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon to see all your Palm applications Contrast Control Graffiti Writing Area Use the stylus to enter Graffiti text and numbers here or to access the onscreen keyboard Power Button Backlight Control Press here to turn your handheld on and off Hold it down for a few seconds to turn on the screen backlight Scroll Button Cradle and HotSync Button Press the top half Connect the cradle to your to scroll up and computer and press the HotSync the bottom half to button to exchange data back scroll down and forth between your handheld and your computer Date Book Address Book To Do List Memo Pad Applications Buttons Press these buttons to turn on your handheld and immediately access your main applications Palm Desktop organizer software Palm Desktop sof
3. handheld If your handheld still doesn t turn on perform a hard reset by holding down the power button while doing a soft reset Wait for the Paim Computing Platform logo to appear then release the power button Important A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your handheld For Palm VII technical support issues related to your handheld contact us here e Web Access http www palm net Email support palm net Telephone 407 531 4400 Note There are thousands of third party applications available for Palm handhelds For questions and support please contact the software developer direclty For Palm VII activation billing service or repair support contact us here e Web Access http www palm net e Email custcare palm net e Telephone 888 756 PALM 7256 To order Palm Inc products and accessories contact us here e Online orders http www palm com US 800 881 7256 Canada 800 891 6342 Esewhere 800 431 1536 12
4. Getting Started with the Palm VIF Handheld Palm Net Discontinued The Palm Net service is discontinued as of August 31 2004 Any information in this manual pertaining to Palm Net PQAs web clipping applications MyPalm and the WAP Browser is not applicable after that date For wireless email and web browsing we recommend you migrate to a palmOne smartphone We can help you do this Click here to learn how to upgrade to a new solution Copyright Copyright 1998 2000 Palm Inc or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Graffiti HotSync iMessenger Palm Computing and Palm OS are registered trademarks and Palm the Palm logo Palm VII the Palm VII logo and Palm Net are trademarks of Palm Inc or its subsidiaries Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners P N 406 1601 A N 423 1601 Read This First Welcome to the Palm VII handheld Getting Started is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your Palm VII series handheld It guides you through the following process e Getting to know your new Palm VII handheld Setting up your handheld e Installing Palm Desktop organizer software e Activating the Palm Net wireless communication service Before you can activate the Palm Net wireless communication service the transmitter inside the Palm VII handheld must be charged by the AAA batteries This takes about 70 minutes Upgrade information
5. art Re Localiza 12 32 p Judy Davis DogStatus 11 55a Ieng pal AT amp T Meeti 10 59 soanmween mn Fwd Humor 10 30 LewisSlork Weekly ET 10 29 hkorman CTP Newsle 10728 3 Use Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard to enter an address in the To field and a subject in the Subj field 4 Enter a short message in the Body field 5 Tap Check amp Send As in web clipping applications the over the air icon lets you know when you re transmitting data and incurring a cost Check amp Send Outbox Cancel J Four ways to enter data into your Palm VII handheld GP Using your computer keyboard Type information in your Palm Desktop software and then synchronize the data with your handheld fs sees sl Geiss p BEREE Hints Perform a HotSync operation regularly to make sure your data is current on both your handheld and your computer Before you change AAA batteries be sure to back up your data onto your computer by using the HotSync feature Using the onscreen keyboard Tep the text or a blank line on the handheld screen The cursor should blink to indicate you re in edit mode Tap the dot under abc for the alphabetic keyboard or the dot under 123 for the numeric keyboard OO 9 o0 Tap the characters and then tap Done
6. dem or a desktop computer and still be connected to the Internet Web clipping is a simple query and response process Try it Raise the antenna on your handheld to access web clipping applications N Use the stylus to tap the icon of the Yahoo People Search web clipping application Eg 3 Enter the name city and state of someone you know If you want to find the street address as well tap the Show Addresses check box to select it You can use Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard to enter text 4 Tap Search The button that submits your query to the Internet displays the over the air icon which lets you know when you re transmitting data and incurring a cost People eee History People eh Over the ai ricon People OF TELEPHONE EMAIL TELEPHONE EMAIL n Rf Show Addresses 415 555 5366 Query Clipping Your handheld delivers the response the clipping in a matter of seconds and it contains just the information you asked for iMessenger application Send and receive text messages anytime With the iMessenger application your Palm VII handheld gives you the freedom of wireless Internet messaging It works like an e mail application but it works in your car on the street at the beach anywhere within the coverage area Try it 1 Raise the antenna on your handheld and tap the iMessenger icon E 2 Use the styl us to tap New liMessenger 4 6 Y Inbox jham e
7. essages When you activate the service you ll acquire an address on the Palm Net network After that you ll be able to send and receive messages to and from any Internet e mail address anytime and anywhere within the coverage area How would you use the wireless features Let s say you re in a taxi on the way to your hotel and you want to arrange a dinner meeting Send a message to your invitees they can reply directly to your palm net address Next query the Net for a restaurant directions and a traffic reoort Then send a message to your invitees telling them the time and place Set up your Palm VII handheld D Remove the screen film ED Install the AAA batteries and charge the transmitter Push up on the stylus Q IMPORTANT to remove it The moment you insert the batteries they begin to charge the transmitter you ll use with the Palm Net wireless features this takes about 70 minutes As soon as the transmitter has been charged you can activate the service For more information see page 7 GD Follow the instructions onscreen to set up your handheld Hints If your handheld does not turn on automatically make sure the batteries are installed correctly see the picture above If that s not the problem install different batteries If your handheld still does not turn on go to page 12 for more suggestions Set up your Palm Desktop organizer software GD Make the connection e Turn off yo
8. n applications To practice Graffiti writing or enter data press the power button to turn on your Palm VII handheld Tap the Applications icon to open the Applications AN Launcher and then tap the Graffiti icon or the icon of the application you Srattiti want to use Activate the Palm Net wireless communication service Read Choosing a Palm Net Service Plan and pick a plan Palm Inc provides affordable service plans to choose from To activate you ll also need to have credit card information or a corporate account number available If the transmitter is charged just follow the instructions onscreen to activate the Palm Net wireless communication service Otherwise please wait a few more minutes and then try again I gt W Raise the antenna and activate the service Pp Record your username and password Your username is your address for the iMessenger application You ll need both your username and password to access your billing information Username palm net Password Congratulations You ve completed the installation process and activated the Palm Net wireless communication service The next few pages tell you more about web clipping applications and the iMessenger application and about the four ways to enter data on your handheld Query the Net for quick concise answers Now that you ve activated the Palm Net wireless communication service you can be miles away from a mo
9. tware includes the same main applications as your Palm VII handheld Address Book Date Book To Do List Memo Pad Expense and desktop e mail connectivity You can use the HotSync Manager feature of this software to back up and exchange data between your handheld and your computer Note If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other organizer software instead of Palm Desktop software you still need to complete this process to install HotSync Manager conduit software and other features of Palm Desktop software Palm Net wireless features rs Your handheld gives you access to the Palm Net wireless communi 7 lt a ae cation service After the transmitter has been charged and you activate f sN the service you ll be able to use these wireless features N Web clipping You can use the web clipping applications on your handheld to pull information you request off the Internet without wasting time d browsing You get only the information you ask for Its not delivered to you as a web page but as a web clipping a no frills format that s fast economical and easy to read There are web clipping applications preloaded on your handheld More are available on the Palm Desktop CD ROM and the web site http www palm net iMessenger application You can use the iMessenger application on your handheld to send and receive short text m
10. ur computer and connect the cradle to the COM serial port on the back of your computer Turn the computer on after the cradle is connected If necessary use the included serial port adapter Install the software e Make sure your handheld is not in the cradle Insert the Palm Desktop CD ROM into your computer and wait for the Installer Menu screen e Click INSTALL and follow the instructions onscreen CP Launch Palm Desktop organizer software Double click the Palm Desktop icon on your Sones Follow these steps to enter a memo e Click the Memo icon and then click New e Type Remember to activate the wireless communication service e Click Apply D Synchronize your data e Make sure your handheld is in the cradle e Press the HotSync button on the cradle z Enter a unique user name and 9 a then click OK am The web clipping applications you selected during step 6 are loaded on your handheld The meno you entered during step 7 is added to your handheld Any data on your handheld is quickly exchanged and updated synchronized with the Palm Desktop software on your computer While you re waiting In the time that remains before the transmitter is fully charged explore your Palm VII handheld practice Graffiti writing or enter data in the mai
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