Palm m105 Getting Started Guide
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1. Attaching the cover 1 Align the hinge prongs with the slots on the top of your handheld 2 Insert one prong at a time until the prongs lock inside the slots Scroll button hole Window Tip Use the window in the cover to view the time and alarm reminder messages when your handheld is off and the cover is closed To view the time press the top scroll button which is accessible through the hole at the bottom of the cover Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld Date Book Address Book To Do List Note Pad and Memo Pad You can use the HotSync Manager feature of this software to backup 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 Important If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld See Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld in Chapter 4 for instructions before you complete the steps in this section Page 4 Get Started Connecting the HotSync cradle cable 1 Shut down and turn off your computer 2 Plug the HotSync cradle cable into a serial COM port on your computer The HotSync cradle cable cannot share a port with a modem or other device connected to your computer Sh2. Important With a hard reset all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next HotSync operation See the online Handbook for instructions on restoring your data Chapter 4 Page 39 I can t complete a HotSync operation The first step in diagnosing HotSync problems is to determine if your handheld and computer are able to communicate with each other 1 Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle cable 2 Confirm that HotSync Manager is running and enabled Windows On the Windows desktop double click the Palm Desktop icon click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and make sure Local is checked on the menu If not click it to insert a check mark Macintosh Double click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the En abled option is selected 3 Press the HotSync button on the cradle cable 4 Watch your monitor to see if the HotSync Progress dialog box appears you may also hear the HotSync tones on your handheld If the HotSync Progress dialog box does not appear your hand held and computer are not communicating See Troubleshoot ing communication problems later in this chapter If the HotSync Progress dialog box appears your handheld and computer are communicating See Troubl
3. Page 38 Get to Work Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions If you encounter a problem with your handheld try the suggestions in this section and the suggestions in the Frequently Asked Questions chapter in the online Handbook before contacting Technical Support If you are still having problems contact Technical Support For US and International telephone numbers see the Worldwide Customer Support card that comes with your handheld or go to http www palm com Note There are thousands of third party applications available for Palm OS handhelds For questions and support please contact the software developer directly I don t see anything on my handheld screen 1 Press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on 2 Tap the Contrast icon Qin the upper right corner of the Graffiti writing area If the Contrast dialog box appears adjust the contrast by holding down the up scroll button for a few seconds If this doesn t work hold the down scroll button for a few seconds 3 Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed 4 Performa soft reset Use a paperclip to gently press the reset button on the back of your handheld 5 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 Palm logo to appear then release the power button If you want to continue and erase all your data press the up scroll button
4. 2 Tap the Preferences icon 3 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and select General Tap arrow Preferences 7 General to select General Auto off after w 2 minutes Tap to set delay time System Sound w High _ Alarm Sound w High Tap to set sound levels Game Sound w High Beam Receive w On Tap to bar incoming beams Changing Formats preferences Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the display format of the dates times and numbers on your handheld 1 Tap the Applications icon O 2 Tap the Preferences icon 3 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and select Formats Tap arrow Preferences to select Formats Preset to w United States Tap to set country Time w HH MM am pr 10 44 am Date w M D Y Tap to set time and date formats 7 24 02 Jul 24 2002 Week starts Y Sunday Tap to set day Numbers Y 1 000 00 week starts Tap to set number format Chapter 3 Page 33 Beaming information You can use the IR infrared port on your handheld to beam the following information to another Palm OS handheld that s close by and also has an IR port m The record currently displayed in Date Book Address Book To Do List Note Pad if installed on the other handheld or Memo Pad m All records of the category currently displayed in Address Book To Do List Note Pad if installed on the other handheld or M
5. Do not force the battery door When the batteries are correctly installed the battery door clips smoothly into place When changing the batteries replace them immediately The built in backup power maintains memory of your data for a period of up to one minute Page 2 Get Started Setting up your handheld 1 Press the power button to turn on your handheld 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your handheld Note If your handheld does not turn on see Chapter 4 in this guide for suggestions Important For users outside the United States choose the same language for your handheld and Palm Desktop software Choosing a language that does not match the Palm Desktop software is not recommended or supported and may result in data loss If you need to reselect a language on your handheld you must perform a hard reset See Resetting your handheld in Chapter 3 for details 3 After you enter the time and date tap Next to complete the Basic Skills tutorial Tip To access the Basic Skills tutorial later tap the Welcome icon in the Applications launcher Using the protective flip cover You can open the cover so that it rests on the back of your handheld or remove it altogether Removing the cover 1 Open the cover and grasp the hinge with your thumb 2 Gently rock the cover from one side to the other until the hinge prongs release from the slots on the top edge of your handheld Chapter 1 Page 3
6. opening the Event Details dialog box tapping Delete and then tapping OK Page 22 Get to Work Using To Do List To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and D prioritize the things that you have to do A record in To Do List is called an item Creating a To Do List item 1 Press the To Do List application button on your handheld 2 Tap New Tap to select _ priority Tap New 3 Enter a description The text can be longer than one line 4 Optional Tap the Priority number on the left side of the item and set the Priority number 1 is most important Note When you create a new To Do List item its priority is automatically set to level 1 If you select another item first however the item you create appears beneath the selected item with the same priority as the selected item 5 Tap anywhere on the screen to deselect the To Do List item Tip You can also create a new item by writing in the Graffiti writing area while no other To Do List item is selected Chapter 3 Page 23 Changing a To Do List item 1 Tap the text of the item you want to change 2 Tap Details To Do Item Details Priority HJ 2 2 4 5 Category w Unfiled Due Date w No Date Tap here Private O 3 Tap the Due Date pick list and select a date for the item Today Assigns the current date Tomorrow Assigns tomorrow s date One week Assigns the date exactly one week from today lat
7. HotSync cradle cable in Chapter 1 for details 9 Connect your new handheld to the HotSync cradle cable and press the HotSync button If the User pop up appears select your user name Note If you customized the modem setup on your old handheld you must re enter the modem initialization string You must also re enter your passwords Records you previously marked Private are still marked Private Each handheld must have a unique name After completing the upgrade process your new handheld and your old handheld have the same user name To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations possible data loss and other complications each handheld must have a unique name We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld to erase all data from the old handheld and assign it a new user name during the next HotSync operation with the old handheld See Performing a hard reset in Chapter 3 for details Page 44 Frequently Asked Questions
8. as the connection between your hand held and your computer If you re sharing Palm Desktop soft ware with another handheld user you can change users by selecting a name from the User list on the right side of the Palm Desktop window Be sure you select the correct user name be fore entering data in Palm Desktop software 4 Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete 5 Remove your handheld from the HotSync cradle cable Page 8 Get Started Congratulations You ve installed the batteries in your handheld connected your handheld to your computer installed the Palm Desktop software and performed your first HotSync operation There are several places you can find information on how to use your handheld and Palm Desktop software This guide Getting Started with Palm m100 Series Handhelds provides instructions on performing basic tasks on your handheld The Basic Skills tutorial on your handheld To access this tutorial go to the Applications Launcher and then tap the Welcome icon The online handbook Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds provides comprehensive instructions on using your handheld and the applications that come with it To access this guide insert the Palm Desktop CD ROM into your computer Windows When the Setup screen appears click Cancel Copy the Handbook pdf file to the Palm folder on your computer and then double click the file Macintosh Open the Do
9. keyboards 1 Open any application such as Address Book 2 Tap any record or tap New 3 Tap abc or tap 123 to open an onscreen keyboard v Tap here for O Tap here for alphabetic i numeric keyboard ii keyboard eo i 4 Tap the characters to enter text and numbers Alphabetic Tab q4v e r tui e p Backspace L eel slat fale lle Caps lock cap 2 x v b n m Carriage return m shift space ie Caps shift Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard International a a a a ale Tale Miles elel Dili oly e l l lel l lilu le shift __space_ fa Done _ abe abe 123 123 Int l Tap here to display Tap here to display numeric keyboard international keyboard 5 Tap Done to close the onscreen keyboard Chapter 2 Page 11 Entering data with Graffiti writing 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 It s worth taking a few minutes to learn 1 Open any application except Note Pad 2 Tap any record or tap New 3 Tap the line where you want the text to appear 4 Write Graffiti characters in the Graffiti writing area Write letters here Write numbers here
10. names addresses phone numbers and other details in Address Book prioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List and jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad To keep your data extra safe you can synchronize your data with Palm Desktop organizer software on your Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a backup copy Your Palm m100 series handheld IR port Power button Exchange data and Backlight control applications with Press here to turn any infrared your handheld on enabled Palm OS and off Hold it down handheld that s for a few seconds to nearby turn on the screen backlight Applications Launcher X Tap the S Applications icon to see Stylus all your ae applications y O Graffiti writing area Use the stylus to enter Graffiti text and numbers here or to access the pate onscreen keyboard Address Book Scroll buttons Press the top button to Application scroll up and the bottom buttons button to scroll down To Do List Note P Chapter 1 Page 1 Installing batteries 1 Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away from your handheld Press tab to open battery door Diagram shows where to place and ends of batteries 2 Install two AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment 3 Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with the back of your handheld and clicks into position Important
11. 2 Write the information directly on the handheld screen Tip Tap the pen selector to choose a different pen width or choose the eraser to remove unwanted strokes 3 Optional Tap the time at the top of the screen and enter a title using Graffiti characters 4 Tap Done Deleting a note 1 Select the note you want to delete 2 Tap Delete 3 Tap OK Tip You can also delete a note by opening it selecting Delete Note from the Record menu and then tapping OK Page 26 Get to Work Transcribing a note You can use Palm Desktop software to view your notes and enter them in other applications 1 Perform a HotSync operation See Synchronizing data Performing the first HotSync operation in Chapter 1 for details 2 Open Palm Desktop software Windows Launch the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop Macintosh Double click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder 3 Open the Note Pad window Windows Click the Note Pad icon in the Palm Desktop window Macintosh Double click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder 4 Enter the information in the appropriate application in Palm Desktop software 5 Perform another HotSync operation to transfer the information to your handheld Chapter 3 Page 27 Using Memo Pad E Memo Pad provides a place to store information that is not associated with Date Book Address Book or To Do List A record in Memo Pad is called a memo Each memo can contain up to
12. 4 000 Graffiti characters The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on your handheld 1 Tap the Applications icon Q 2 Tap the Memo Pad icon to display the Memo list 3 Tap New Memo 6 of 6 Unfiled 1 11 22 Meeting minutes 2 Directions to Moscone Center 3 Plans for conference 4 Priorities on new project 5 To discuss Jose Ribera Tap New 4 Use Graffiti characters to enter the text you want to appear in the memo Use the carriage return stroke to move down to new lines in the memo Note The first letter is automatically capitalized 5 Tap Done Tip You can also create anew memo by writing in the Graffiti writing area from the Memo list screen Page 28 Get to Work Reviewing and changing a memo 1 In the Memo list tap the text of the memo Tapa Unfiled memo to review its contents 1 11722 Meeting minutes 2 Directions to Moscone Center 3 Plans for conference 4 Priorities on new project 5 To discuss Jose Ribera 2 Review or edit the text in the memo 3 Tap Done Deleting a memo 1 Select the memo you want to delete 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Record and then tap Delete Memo Note If you want to save a copy of the deleted memo to an archive file in Palm Desktop software select the check box in the confirmation dialog box 4 Tap OK Tip You can also delete a memo by opening the Memo Det
13. Getting Started with the Palm m100 Series Handhelds Copyright Copyright 2000 Palm Inc or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Graffiti HotSync Palm PalmConnect and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm Inc or its subsid iaries in one or more countries The HotSync logo and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm Inc or its subsidiaries Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Palm Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide Palm Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software Palm Inc and it subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction dead battery or repairs Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss Important Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product be fore using the accompanying software program s Using any part of the software indi cates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement HotSync Cradle Cable Adapters and Software Download Available The HotSync cradle cable supplied with your handheld fits a 9 pin serial connector If you do not have a 9 pin serial port avai
14. Graffiti Help screen Division marks Graffiti ie a SUURI heavy dot ONZE ETS4 X Graffiti tips m To display Graffiti Help shown above tap the Menu icon amp tap Edit and then tap Graffiti Help m Write big and press firmly Draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area to improve accuracy m To delete characters set the insertion point 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 Write at natural speed Writing too slowly can generate errors Do not write on a slant Vertical strokes should be parallel to the sides of the Graffiti writing area m Install the Graffiti writing game Giraffe to practice writing Page 12 Enter Data Entering data with Note Pad The Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a quick note in your own handwriting directly on your handheld screen Think of Note Pad as a virtual sticky pad for short notes Later you can transfer your sticky notes to a more permanent place by entering the information in another application or you can throw them away by deleting them See Using Note Pad in Chapter 3 for more information and instructions Entering data with Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software enables you to use your computer keyboard to enter or import information 1 Open Palm Desktop software Windows Launch the Palm De
15. age 18 Get to Work Creating an untimed event You can also schedule events in your Date Book that occur on a particular date but have no specific start or end times such as birthdays holidays and anniversaries These are referred to as untimed events Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times marked with a diamond You can have more than one untimed event on a particular date 1 Select the date that you want for the event 2 Tap New 3 Tap No Time so that no start or end times are defined for the event Set Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 9 Tip You can also create a new untimed event by verifying no event is selected and writing in the Graffiti writing area 4 Enter a description of the event MEA 4ST S New jul 25 02 KIBDGO GEC Bl Ss ee untimed gy inyi gtodinner a 9 00 event 8 00 10 00 3 00 11 00 10 00 12 00 11 00 1 00 12 00 2 007 1 00 3 007 2 00 4 00 No time 3 00 5 00 4 00 ee i RN soloctod Wei a 5 Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event Tip If you create an event and decide there is no start or end time you can change it to an untimed event Tap the time of the event in the Date Book screen tap No Time and then tap OK Chapter 3 Page 19 Creating a repeating or continuous event The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a period of consecutive days A birthda
16. ails dialog box tapping Delete and then tapping OK Chapter 3 Page 29 Using Clock Clock enables you to set the current date and time for all the applications on your handheld to quickly view the time and to set an alarm to sound during the next 24 hour period Setting the time and date 1 Tap the Applications icon O 2 Tap the Clock icon Q 3 Tap Set Time amp Date tock Tap to set Tap to minutes set hour Set Clock 2 01 Mar 29 2002 A Tap to set Tap to numbers set date Tap here 4 Set the hour minute and AM or PM settings Note You can also set your handheld to display the time in other formats See Changing Formats preferences later in this chapter for details 5 Tap the Set Date button Tap arrows to select year Tap to select month Tap to select date Page 30 Get to Work Viewing the time Do one of the following m When your handheld is on tap the Clock icon inthe upper left corner of the Graffiti writing area m When your handheld is off press the up scroll button To activate the backlight while viewing the time hold down the up scroll button for a few seconds Setting an alarm 1 Tap the Alarm box to open the Set Alarm dialog box Note If you do not see the Alarm box tap the Settings button oc Set Alarm 2 01 Mar 23 2002 Tap to set Tap to set hours minutes Set Time amp Date 2 When the Alarm reminder m
17. ant to add Note Your handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of most fields As you enter letters matching entries in your Address Book appear For example if you have San Jose and Saratoga in your Address Book and you enter S Saratoga appears then as you enter a and n San Jose replaces Saratoga To accept the word tap the next field 4 After you finish entering information tap Done Tip You can also import a database into Palm Desktop software and transfer it to your handheld during the next HotSync operation See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online Help for more information Page 16 Get to Work Viewing and changing an Address Book entry 1 2 3 4 5 Tap the entry you want to view or change Tap Edit Tap Details Address Edit First name Title Address Entry Details Company e Show in List w Work w Work w Home Category w Unfiled v Fax Private O w Other gt Emai Address ie Tap OK P Tap Details Select any of these settings Show in Select which information appears in the Address List list screen Work Home Fax Other E mail Main Pager and Mobile Category Assign the entry to a category Private Hide this entry when Security is turned on Tap OK Deleting an Address Book entry 1 2 3 4 Select the entry you want to delete Tap the Menu icon Tap Record and then tap Delete Address Note If you wa
18. ation 2 3 Tap Record and then tap Select Business Card 4 5 Tap Yes Press the Address Book application button for about two seconds to beam your business card Note Once you complete steps 1 through 4 you do not need to repeat this process Simply press the Address Book application button for about two seconds Beaming Tips For best results Palm handhelds should be between 10 centimeters approximately 4 inches and 1 meter approximately 39 inches apart and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles Beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different Some applications are copy protected and cannot be beamed These are listed with a lock icon next to them You can set the full screen pen stroke to beam the current entry See the online Handbook for details You can draw the Graffiti Command stroke to activate the Command toolbar and then tap the Beam icon You can use the Graffiti Command stroke B to beam the current entry Chapter 3 Page 35 Installing add on applications You can install a variety of third party applications on your handheld during a HotSync operation To find the bonus add on applications that come with your handheld go to the Add on folder on the Palm Desktop software CD ROM To learn about thousands of other add on applications go to the web site http www palm com Note Any game or application that you install on your handheld resides in RAM
19. cumentation folder and copy the Handbook pdf file to the Palm folder on your Macintosh and then double click the file Note If the handbook file does not open then you need to install Adobe Acrobat from the Palm Desktop CD ROM Windows Open the Acroread folder and then double click the ar40eng exe file Macintosh Open the Palm Extras folder open the Adobe Acrobat Reader folder and then double click the Reader 4 05 Installer icon The Windows tutorial for Palm Desktop software Quick Tour To access this tutorial go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software and choose Quick Tour The online user guide Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User s Guide To access this guide open the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD ROM copy the Palm Desktop pdf file to the Palm folder on your Macintosh and then double click the file The online help for Palm Desktop software To access the online help go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software The Help Notes support information for Windows users To access this information open the Palm folder on your computer open the Helpnote folder and then double click the individual note files Chapter 1 Page 9 Page 10 Get Started Chapter 2 Enter Data There are several ways to enter data into your handheld the onscreen keyboards Graffiti writing Note Pad Palm Desktop software an external keyboard accessory and importing data Entering data with the onscreen
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21. emo Pad m Aspecial Address Book record you designate as your business card that contains information to exchange with business contacts m An application installed in RAM memory Note You can also perform HotSync operations using the IR port Beaming data 1 Locate the record or category you want to beam 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Record and then tap the appropriate Beam command 4 When the Beam Status dialog box appears point the IR port on the top of your handheld at the IR port of the receiving handheld 5 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate the transfer is done Beaming applications Tap the Applications icon Tap the Menu icon Tap App and then tap Beam Tap the application you want to transfer Tap Beam Oy OE ABOS RT E When the Beam Status dialog box appears point the IR port on the top of your handheld at the IR port of the receiving handheld 7 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate the transfer is done Page 34 Get to Work Receiving beamed information 1 2 3 Turn on your handheld Point the IR port on the top of your handheld at the IR port of the transmitting handheld Do you want to accept Accessories into Address Tap arrow to assign incoming information to a category Category hi Unfiled Tap Yes Beaming your business card 1 Tap the Menu icon Create an Address Book entry with your business card inform
22. er No Date Removes the due date from the item Choose date Opens the date selector where you can choose any date that you want for the item 4 Tap OK Tip If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Show Options dialog box you can tap directly on the due date in the To Do List to open the Due Dates pick list Page 24 Get to Work Marking a To Do List item complete m Tap the check box on the left side of the item Completed To Do item Tip You can set the To Do List Show Options to record the date you complete an item and you can choose to show or hide completed items Deleting a To Do List item 1 Select the item you want to delete 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Record and then tap Delete Item Note If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software select the check box in the confirmation dialog box 4 Tap OK Tip You can also delete an item by opening the To Do Item Details dialog box tapping Delete and then tapping OK Chapter 3 Page 25 Using Note Pad Note Pad provides a place to take notes directly on the screen in your own handwriting You can assign each note a title and store up to 999 notes on your handheld Creating a note 1 Press the Note Pad application button 0 on your handheld Note If Note Pad is already running tap New Enter Graffiti title here a Write information here Pen selector
23. eshooting data syn chronization problems later in this chapter Troubleshooting communication problems Check your connections 1 Check the contact points on your handheld and on the HotSync cradle cable and make sure they are clean and free from obstruction Make sure that your handheld is seated firmly on the HotSync cradle cable Gently rock it back and forth to ensure it is making contact Check the HotSync cradle cable connection on the back of your computer to make sure it is properly attached Perform a HotSync operation Continue if you re still having problems Page 40 Frequently Asked Questions Check your handheld settings 1 Turn on your handheld and tap the Applications icon 2 Tap the HotSync icon 3 Tap Local above the HotSync icon and select Direct Serial from the pick list below the HotSync icon 4 Tap the HotSync icon to perform a HotSync operation Continue if you re still having problems Check your Windows computer settings 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your Desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab and double click Ports 3 Ifthe port you are using for the HotSync cradle cable shows an exclamation point you have a hardware conflict To resolve this consult the documentation that came with your computer 4 Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and choose Setup 5 Click the Local tab and make sure the Serial port setting matches the por
24. essage appears tap OK or Snooze 00 am Alarm 7 01 Mar 30 2002 Tap to be dismiss reminded in alarm 5 minutes Tip To choose a different alarm sound tap the Menu icon tap Alarm Preferences and then tap the Sound pick list Chapter 3 Page 31 Using Preferences and other settings Changing the Applications Launcher display By default the Applications Launcher displays each application as an icon You can change the settings to show a list of applications 1 Tap the Applications icon O 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Options and then tap Preferences 4 Tap the View By pick list and select List Tip You can return to the same category of applications each time you open the Applications Launcher by selecting the Remember Last Category check box 5 Tap OK Changing fonts In most applications you can change the font style to make text easier to read You can choose a different font style for each application 1 Open an application 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Options and then tap Font Select Font Font Tap here for bold font Tap here for large font Tap here for small e Small font e Petai NY Mar Re M WME Bold font Large font Page 32 Get to Work Setting General preferences You can set your handheld s auto shutoff interval and sounds and prohibit anyone from beaming information to your handheld 1 Tap the Applications icon Q
25. guration 1 Make sure you selected the user name that matches your handheld 2 Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on your handheld Check the HotSync log 1 Open the HotSync log Windows Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select View Log from the menu Macintosh Double click the HotSync Manager in the Palm fold er and choose View Log from the HotSync menu 2 Ensure that all applications are marked OK If not continue to the next section to check your conduit settings Check your conduit settings on a Windows computer 1 Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select Custom 2 Select the user name that matches the handheld you are attempting to synchronize 3 Ensure that the application conduits other than Backup and Install are set to Synchronize the Files Check your conduit settings on a Macintosh 1 Double click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder 2 From the HotSync Manager menu choose Conduit Settings 3 Select the user name that matches the handheld you are attempting to synchronize 4 Ensure that the application conduits other than Backup and Install are set to Synchronize the Files Page 42 Frequently Asked Questions Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld we recommend that you install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new Palm m100 series handheld into the same folder as your current Palm Deskt
26. he cradle For information about how to use Palm Desktop software refer to the online Help and the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software Page 6 Get Started Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh 1 2 Insert the Palm Desktop CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Double click the Palm Desktop CD icon 4 Double click the Palm Desktop Installer icon 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation For information about how to use Palm Desktop software refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User s Guide on the Palm Desktop CD ROM Chapter 1 Page 7 Synchronizing data Performing the first HotSync operation The HotSync process automatically synchronizes that is exchanges and updates data between your handheld and Palm Desktop software Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation Tip If you have difficulty performing a successful HotSync operation see Chapter 4 in this guide for suggestions 1 Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle cable 2 Press the HotSync button on the cradle cable Shown with a HotSync cradle Some models use a cable in place of the cradle HotSync button 3 When the Users dialog box appears select the user name you entered when you installed Palm Desktop software Your user name serves
27. held If your handheld does not respond to buttons or tapping the screen you need to perform a reset to get your handheld running again Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it s doing and start over again while retaining all records and entries stored in your handheld m Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip or similar object without a sharp tip to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld Reset button Performing a hard reset Important With a hard reset all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next HotSync operation See the online Handbook for instructions on restoring your data 1 Hold down the power button on the front panel of your handheld 2 While holding down the power button use the tip of an unfolded paper clip or similar object without a sharp tip to gently press and release the reset button 3 Wait for the Palm logo to appear and release the power button 4 When a message appears warning that you are about to erase all the data stored on your handheld do one of the following Press the upper scroll button on the front panel of the handheld to complete the hard reset and display the Digitizer screen Press any other button to perform a soft reset
28. lable on your computer you can order the fol lowing types of adapters 25 pin serial adapter for use with Windows computers Mac intosh serial adapter USB adapter for use with Windows or Macintosh computers To order a HotSync cradle cable adapter go to the web site http Awww palm com support m100 extras Palm Desktop software is supplied on a CD ROM disc If you do not have access to a CD ROM drive for your computer you can download the Palm Desktop software from http Awww palm com Agency Compliance Information Product regulatory and compliance information can be found in the Handbook file lo cated on the product CD ROM P N 406 2316 01 A N 423 2316 01 Page ii Contents Chapter 1 Get Started Your Palm m100 series handheld ccccccccscesscessecessecsseeesseeseeeens 1 Installing batt ries s inossiri nen casei e E E i 2 Setting up your handheld oo ccc eee ce cere ce ceceeensnecenenenenees 3 Using the protective flip COVED oo cece cseneseescseseteseseseseeeeseees 3 Removing the COVED ccccccccccesesesesccneseesescscsesesescsesesesesescsesnseseass 3 Attaching the cover rosee a e e a teetietes 4 Installing Palm Desktop software ss ssssssssssssesissteseesiesiestissesseseese 4 Connecting the HotSync cradle cable sn ssssssssssssssessesisrsessissesens 5 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer 6 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh cccceee 7 Sy
29. leting an event slesi aise enea a E a aa Rea ETE 22 Using ToDo List cs ciated usin daishe nis AEA aE a a 23 Creating a To Do List item nisisiyi tereni eeii 23 Contents Page iii Changing a To Do List item eee eeeseeneeeneneeneeeseeeseees 24 Marking a To Do List item complete ssnssssssssssssssisisissesssesisseesee 25 Deleting a To Do List item ss ss ss ssessssssssiesiesessesisstssesssesiesesseseese 25 Using N te Pad orep r a e ei Seabee aren a 26 Creating a Noten isise e anaE a E EEEE a TEE ia eSa 26 Deleting anote sinnn Aiae re AA ERSE 26 Transcribing note siae a e ve Net aeeceeet 27 Using Meme Padise aenar eE EER EL ERa 28 Reviewing and changing a memo ss ssssssssissesssessessisssesiesissesseee 29 D leting a MEMO soaa penei a ae ea AEE EEE EEA 29 Using Cloe ka E n E E A R 30 Setting the time and date s sssssssssssssssssissiesissesssesieriesessressessestesens 30 Viewing the Himiesissioneenten rematara R A E EE 31 Setting an Alar asna aa e e aa EE aa R a eai 31 Using Preferences and other settings cccccccseseecseeneneeeees 32 Changing the Applications Launcher display ccceeees 32 Changing fonts sisare eiaa et ia Gace a iE 32 Setting General preferences s ss sssssissiesiseesiesieriesrsresierieseseess 33 Changing Formats preferences ss sssssississesssesissiesisresiesessesseese 33 Beaming information sssssssssssississesrisisresstesiesissesnseniesinsesntenieneeset 34 B
30. lm folder on your Macintosh Note If the software is compressed expand it into this folder Double click the Hotsync Manager icon in the Palm folder From the HotSync menu choose Install Handheld Files User pop up menu B Install Handheld Fies E 2 User Handheld User Pa R Add To List Remove From List Application Info Tips The files in this list will be installed on your handheld device the next time you perform a HotSync operation Click Add to List to select applications e e to install window or click the Add button To find other third party applications and files for your handheld device check out our web site at http www palm com From the User pop up menu select your user name Click Add to List Select Add on folder Select Macintosh HD application Giraffe pre Eject to install C HARDBALL PRC MINEHUNT PRC C PUZZLE PRC a Tap Add File Show Handheld Files Select the Add on folder from the pop up menu Select the application you want to install Click Add File to add the selected application to the Install Handheld Files list and close the Install Handheld Files window Repeat steps 5 through 7 to select additional applications to install 10 Perform a HotSync operation to install the selected application s on your handheld Chapter 3 Page 37 Resetting your hand
31. memory you can delete them at any time Installing applications using a Windows computer 1 Copy or download the application you want to install into the Add on folder in your Palm Desktop directory on your computer If the application is compressed expand it into this folder 2 Double click the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop D 3 Click Install Palm Desktop Tip You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by double clicking any file A Install with a PRC PDB or PNC file extension AL Install Tool x z select your User f nn ur Manzi Eile s listed below will be installed on your handheld the next time you perform a HotSync operation File Name Click Add to select applications to install Tips gt Find other applications to install on your handheld at N http www palm com The Add button looks first in the ADD ON folder inside your C DESKTOP folder This folder is a convenient place to store downloaded handheld files 4 When the Open dialog box appears select the application s you want to install on your handheld and then click Open 5 Perform a HotSync operation to install the selected application s on your handheld Page 36 Get to Work Installing applications using a Macintosh 1 4 5 9 Copy or download the application you want to install into the Add on folder in your Pa
32. nc button If the Select User dialog box appears select your user name Note If you customized the modem setup on your old handheld you must re enter the modem initialization string You must also re enter your passwords Records you previously marked Private are still marked Private Chapter 4 Page 43 Upgrading on a Macintosh 1 Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop software to ensure all the data from your handheld is on your Macintosh 2 Optional To ensure against data loss copy your Users Data folder inside the Palm folder and its contents rename it for example My Old Palm Data and store the copy outside the Palm folder 3 If your old Palm Desktop software is version 1 0 uninstall your old Palm Desktop software 4 Follow the installation instructions in Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh in Chapter 1 Be sure to install the new software in the same folder as the old software 5 To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your new handheld with your new Palm Desktop software double click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder and choose Conduit Settings from the HotSync menu 6 Select your user name from the User pop up at the top of the Conduit Settings window 7 For all conduits click Conduit Settings and select the option Macintosh overwrites handheld Then click OK 8 Connect the HotSync cradle cable to your Macintosh See Connecting the
33. nchronizing data Performing the first HotSync operation 8 Gorigratulations snenie tinie ate e ara ori aE et OEE 9 Chapter 2 Enter Data Entering data with the onscreen keyboards ccccceee eee 11 Entering data with Graffiti WYiting 0 ccc cee ec eteteteeceeeeees 12 Graffiti Ss sees cise Se e e E fees cust ae sere Aae A AERES 12 Entering data with Note Pad ssssssssssssessessiesissessresiesiesesssesseseeses 13 Entering data with Palm Desktop software ccceeee esses 13 Entering data using an external keyboard eee eee 13 Importing datai e ei casi ison lta ate eta 13 Chapter 3 Get to Work Adjusting the Screens ici ceases isis dh sed oa tle aedesvon 15 Using the backlight isisa aeri 15 Adjusting the Contrast s 0s ciecssssissseeteesttiseseeniitsneressevenueesiercen 15 Using Address Book onipin eatin dees ddesearee tdi a 16 Creating an Address Book entry ccccccsceseesesesceteteesesesneneneeeeees 16 Viewing and changing an Address Book entry cccceeeeees 17 Deleting an Address Book entry c ccccccceseccccseseneescseeeeeceees 17 Using Date Booksa p r a a ag 18 Creating an event siensia tuslininthli ed aihia tie Oh atelvee ses 18 Creating an untimed event o ccccc ccc ce cesee cs ceeeeseecscsrseseeeeees 19 Creating a repeating or CONTINUOUS event 0 cece ects eeeeeees 20 Rescheduling an eVent siriasi i a 20 Changing the Date Book view o ccccese ee cesesee este ceeeeeeeeeneeeees 21 De
34. nt to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software select the check box in the confirmation dialog box Tap OK Tip You can also delete an entry by opening the Address Entry Details dialog box tapping Delete and then tapping OK Chapter 3 Page 17 Using Date Book Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of event associated with a time and date Creating an event 1 Press the Date Book application button on your handheld 2 Select the date you want for the event Previous week Next week Previous year Next year jul 25 02 IBD ae Go to Date a eet Tap a 300 dayin Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 100 the ent MEM Pua Sep Oct Nov Dec 12 00 week 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 p gt 5 00 6 00 Tap to select a date 3 Tap the line for the time the event begins and enter a description 4 If the event is longer or shorter than an hour tap the time of the event to set the duration and then tap OK Tap to set hours ecard 4m TF s gt Taptime Set Time to set duration Tap for Ree ae full day duration Time bar shows duration Tap to set minute Tip You can define the default duration for All Day events in Date Book preferences 5 Tap a blank area of the screen to deselect the event A time bar appears next to the time indicating the duration of the event P
35. o turns off automatically after a period of inactivity defined by the Auto off setting See Setting General preferences later in this chapter for details Adjusting the contrast 1 Tap the Contrast icon Q inthe upper right corner of the Graffiti writing area Adjust the contrast setting Tap to left or right of slider to make small adjustments _ _ St Adjust Contrast a Drag slider to make large adjustments Tip You can also use the up and down scroll buttons on the front 3 of your handheld to adjust the contrast setting Tap Done Chapter 3 Page 15 Using Address Book Address Book enables you to store names addresses phone Q numbers and other information about your personal and business contacts Creating an Address Book entry 1 Press the Address Book application button on your handheld 2 Tap New Tap a line to enter data Address Edit Unfiled Abrams Liz 650 454 6121 ____ _ ie Adams Ben 408 772 1900 Beckman Rachel 510 532 0746 First name Bertolli Marcus 213 422 1363 Bruce Jeremy 408 459 1279W sompa Butler Richard 516 626 1424 v Home Cain Cathy 650 235 6222 Fox Carpenter Joan 718 824 1548 v Othe Carter Melanie 212 395 6277 E ma 213 343 9801 301 933 6833 Chu Byron Address Conner Sandy z Ta LOOK UP Done T l Tap scroll arrows to Tap New move between pages 3 Enter the information you w
36. op software When you install the new version in the same folder as the previous version all your data is preserved Note If you use another personal information manager PIM you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to add HotSync Manager conduit software and other features of Palm Desktop software to your computer Upgrading on a Windows computer 1 Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop software to ensure all the data from your handheld is on your desktop computer 2 Optional To ensure against data loss copy the Palm Desktop software folder and all its contents rename it for example Palm Old and store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder 3 Follow the instructions in Installing Palm Desktop software in Chapter 1 Be sure to install the new software in the same folder as the old software 4 To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your new handheld with your new Palm Desktop software go to the HotSync Manager and choose Custom Note Be sure your user name appears in the box at the top of the Custom dialog box If not select your user name 5 For all conduits click Change and select the option Desktop overwrites handheld Then click Done 6 Connect the HotSync cradle cable to your computer See Connecting the HotSync cradle cable in Chapter 1 for details 7 Connect your new handheld to the HotSync cradle cable and press the HotSy
37. own with a HotSync cradle Some models use a cable in place of the cradle If your computer does not have a dedicated serial port available or the cradle cable does not fit your computer you can order the following HotSync cradle cable adapters from http www palm com support m100 extras 25 pin serial Macintosh serial USB Chapter 1 Page 5 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer 1 Turn on your computer 2 Exit any open programs including those that run automatically at startup such as Microsoft Office and virus scanning software 3 Insert the Palm Desktop CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Note If installation does not begin click the Windows Start button choose Run enter D autorun exe and then click OK If necessary replace D with the drive letter assigned to your CD ROM drive 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle cable Important For users outside the United States choose the same language for Palm Desktop software and your handheld Choosing a language that does not match your handheld is not recommended or supported and may result in data loss If you need to reselect a language for Palm Desktop software repeat the installation process and select the appropriate language Shown with a HotSync cradle Some models use a cable in place of t
38. sktop icon on your desktop Macintosh Double click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder 2 Enter the information in Palm Desktop software 3 Perform a HotSync operation See Synchronizing data Performing the first HotSync operation in Chapter 1 for details Entering data using an external keyboard You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld This accessory is very helpful if you need to enter large amounts of data quickly while you are away from your computer See the documentation that comes with the optional keyboard accessory for details Importing data If you have data in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases or you want to import data from another handheld you can transfer the data to your handheld without entering it manually See the online Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds and the online Help in Palm Desktop software for details Chapter 2 Page 13 Page 14 Enter Data Chapter 3 Get to Work Adjusting the screen If lighting conditions make it difficult to see the information on your handheld you can use the backlight and contrast control to adjust your screen Using the backlight 1 Press the power button for about two seconds Release the button when the backlight turns on Press the power button for about two seconds to turn off the backlight Note The backlight als
39. t where you connected the HotSync cradle cable 6 From the Speed list choose the 9600 setting 7 Click OK and perform a HotSync operation If you are still experiencing problems complete steps 8 and 9 8 Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select exit 9 Restart HotSync Manager by selecting Start Programs Palm Desktop and then HotSync Manager Note If you get a warning that the port is in use then either move your HotSync cradle cable to a different COM port or disable the conflicting device to perform HotSync operations Check your Macintosh settings 1 Double click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder 2 Click the Serial Port Settings tab 3 Make sure Local is selected and that the port selection matches the port where your HotSync cradle cable is attached Note If you get a warning that the port is in use then either move your HotSync cradle cable to a different port or disable the conflicting device to perform HotSync operations Chapter 4 Page 41 Troubleshooting data synchronization problems If your data does not appear on your handheld and in the Palm Desktop software after a HotSync operation try the steps in this section Note If you are attempting to synchronize with applications other than the Palm Desktop software e g Microsoft Outlook Lotus Notes etc using a third party conduit please consult the documentation that was provided with that conduit Check your desktop confi
40. tes later event Previous next month Dashed line indicates continuous event Dash on right indicates event Cross below indicates untimed event Month View icon d Tue Jul 23 gt 10 00 Work on project presentaion 1 00 Working Lunch with Anne 2 00 Take a walk 2 30 File weekly reports 3 35 Return all calls g 4 45 Project presentation Appointments Al O 1 Call David E 1 Send flowers to M O 1 Write thank you note to Vickie D 2 Pick up fresh vegetables Agenda View icon To Do List items Tip You can also press the Date Book application button repeatedly to display the next view Chapter 3 Page 21 Deleting an event Select the event you want to delete 1 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Record and then tap Delete Event 4 If you re deleting a repeating event tap one of the following Repeating Event Apply the changes to the Current record this amp all Future records All occurrences Cancel Current Deletes only the current event item Future Deletes the current and all future event items and resets the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date All Deletes all occurrences of the repeating event Note If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive file in Palm Desktop software select the check box in the confirmation dialog box 5 Tap OK Tip You can also delete an event by deleting the text or by
41. y is a good example of an event that repeats annually Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same time of day A business trip or a vacation is an example of a continuous event 1 Tap the event 2 Tap Details 3 Tap the Repeat box Change Repeat Li trant Datel Gi EE Doy Week Month Year p gt Tap one of the above buttons to set arepeat interval Tap ri Repeat Pe Tap Day Week Month or Year to set how often the event repeats Tip For a continuous event tap Day 5 Enter a number on the Every line to indicate the frequency For example if you select Month and enter the number 2 the event repeats every other month D To specify an end date tap the End on pick list and tap Choose Date Use the date picker to select an end date 7 Tap OK A repeat icon amp appears to the far right of the event Rescheduling an event 1 Tap the event you want to reschedule 2 Tap Details 3 To change the time tap the Time box and select a new time 4 To change the date tap the Date box and select a new date 5 Tap OK Page 20 Get to Work Changing the Date Book view In addition to displaying the time list for a specific day you can also display a whole week a month or an agenda m Tap a view icon to display another view Tap for that day Bar indicates earlier event Dot indicates untimed event Week View icon Bar indica
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