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Handbook for palm ™ m100 series handhelds.
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Page ii handbook for palm™ m100 series handhelds copyright copyright © 2000 palm, inc. Or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Graffiti, hotsync, palmconnect, and palm os are registered trademarks of palm, inc. Or its subsidiar- ies. The hotsync logo, palm, and the palm logo are trademarks of palm...
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Contents page iii contents about this book ................................................................................... 1 chapter 1: introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld getting to know your handheld..........................................................2 what is a palm m100 ser...
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Page iv handbook for palm™ m100 series handhelds using the onscreen keyboard............................................................ 35 using note pad ................................................................................... 36 using your computer keyboard.................................
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Contents page v sorting lists of records ....................................................................80 making records private ..................................................................81 attaching notes ...................................................................................
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Page vi handbook for palm™ m100 series handhelds sample connection for remote ir hotsync operations ........... 154 network preferences and tcp/ip software ................................. 155 selecting a service ......................................................................... 156 entering...
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Contents page vii product regulatory information fcc statement ...................................................................................201 canadian ices-003 statement .........................................................202 ce compliance statement ........................................
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Page 1 about this book welcome to the handbook for palm™ m100 series handhelds . This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly. It describes all you need to know about how to use palm m100 series handhelds and the applications that come with them. It walks you through: ■ locating ...
Page 9: Introduction To Your
Chapter 1 page 2 chapter 1 introduction to your palm ™ m100 series handheld this chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your palm™ m100 series handheld, how to use your handheld for the first time, and how to use hotsync ® technology to synchronize your handheld and palm™ desktop orga...
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Page 3 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld system requirements to install and operate palm desktop software, your computer system must meet the following requirements: minimum requirements: windows ■ ibm-compatible 486 computer or higher ■ windows 95/98/nt/2000/me ■ 16 mb ram (64 mb reco...
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Chapter 1 page 4 palm m100 series components locating front panel controls power button/ backlight control turns your handheld on or off and controls the backlight feature. If your handheld is turned off, pressing the power button turns the unit on and returns you to the last screen you viewed. If y...
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Page 5 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld using the backlight if lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: ■ press the power button and hold it down for about two...
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Chapter 1 page 6 locating back panel components stylus serves as a pointing device for navigating through applications and entering data on your handheld. To use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and hold it as you would a pen or pencil. Face plate tab releases the face plate so you can p...
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Page 7 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld using the protective flip cover the cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The window in the cover enables you to quickly view the time and alarm reminder messages when your handheld cover is closed. To view the time, press t...
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Chapter 1 page 8 changing the face plate you can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web site: www.Palm.Com . To change the face plate: 1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld an...
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Page 9 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld installing the batteries to use your handheld, you must install two aaa alkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the handheld. See “battery considerations” in appendix a for more information. To install the ba...
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Chapter 1 page 10 palm desktop organizer software palm desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing and editing your data using palm desktop software is optional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in...
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Page 11 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld to connect the hotsync cradle/cable: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Plug the hotsync cradle/cable into a serial (com) port on your computer. Note: your hotsync cradle/cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem...
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Chapter 1 page 12 installing palm desktop software the following instructions guide you through installing palm desktop software. After installation, refer to the online help in palm desktop software, the quick tour in palm desktop software (for windows users), and the palm desktop software for the ...
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Page 13 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the quick tour so you can learn about how to use palm desktop software. To install palm desktop software on a macintosh: 1. Turn on your macintosh. 2. Insert the palm desktop software cd-rom into your...
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Chapter 1 page 14 tapping and typing tap with the stylus to get things done like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that gets things done on your handheld. The first time you start your handheld, setup in...
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Page 15 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld elements of the handheld interface menu bar a set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu bar. Icons tap the icons to open applications , menus , calculator , and to find text anywhere in your data . C...
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Chapter 1 page 16 check box when a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If a check box is empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box is checked, tapping it removes the check mark. Command buttons tap a button to perform a command. Command buttons appear ...
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Page 17 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld opening applications you can use the applications launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open date book, address book, to do list, and note pad with the application buttons on the front panel of your handheld....
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Chapter 1 page 18 using menus menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you master them in one application, use them the same way in all the other applications. The menus of each application are illustrated in the section on that application in chapter 4. The edit menu is described in “editing re...
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Page 19 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld graffiti menu commands most menu commands have an equivalent graffiti command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers. The command letters appear to the right of the command names. Draw the comma...
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Chapter 1 page 20 displaying online tips many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online tips icon in the upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using the dialog box, or give you other useful information. To displa...
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Page 21 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld after a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard. See “using the onscreen keyboard” in chapter 2 for more information. Note: you cannot enter graffiti characters while using the onsc...
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Chapter 1 page 22 to open memo pad: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the memo pad icon . 3. Tap new. Note: a blinking cursor appears on the first line of the new memo to indicate where new text will appear. See “using graffiti writing to enter data” in chapter 2 for details. Note pad the note p...
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Page 23 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld after the information is in palm desktop software, perform a hotsync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See “exchanging and updating data: hotsync operations” in chapter 4 for more information. Importing data if you alre...
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Chapter 1 page 24 setting the time and date you make changes to the time and date in the clock application. To set the current time and date: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the clock icon . 3. Tap the set time & date button. 4. Tap the hour box. 5. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour...
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Page 25 introduction to your palm™ m100 series handheld 10. Tap a month. 11. Tap the current date..
Page 33: Entering Data In
Chapter 2 page 26 chapter 2 entering data in your handheld this chapter explains how to enter data into your palm™ m100 series handheld by writing with the stylus in the graffiti ® writing area, by using the onscreen keyboard, by using the note pad application, by using the computer keyboard, by usi...
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Page 27 entering data in your handheld ■ most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphab...
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Chapter 2 page 28 4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables. 5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. That’s all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and ...
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Page 29 entering data in your handheld the graffiti ® alphabet letter strokes letter strokes a n b o c p d q e r f s g t h u i v j w k x l y m z space back space carriage return period tap twice.
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Chapter 2 page 30 writing capital letters you make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters, you must first “shift” to caps — just as you press the shift key on a keyboard — and then write the character strokes. Note: graffiti writing incl...
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Page 31 entering data in your handheld writing numbers writing numbers with graffiti writing is similar to writing letters of the alphabet, except that you make the character strokes on the right-hand side (numbers side) of the graffiti writing area. Graffiti numbers writing punctuation marks graffi...
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Chapter 2 page 32 additional graffiti punctuation writing symbols and extended characters all symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the graffiti writing area of your handheld: when the symbol shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. ...
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Page 33 entering data in your handheld writing accented characters to create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter. For example, the following diagram shows the strokes required to dr...
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Chapter 2 page 34 navigation strokes in addition to character symbols, graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications. Graffiti shortcuts graffiti shortcuts make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy. Shortcuts are s...
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Page 35 entering data in your handheld your handheld includes the following predefined graffiti shortcuts: using the onscreen keyboard you can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your handheld. Note that you cannot enter graffiti characters while using the onscree...
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Chapter 2 page 36 place the text in the record. Using note pad in addition to using graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you can enter data on your handheld using the note pad application. When you use note pad, you write quick notes directly on the handheld screen in your own handwriting....
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Page 37 entering data in your handheld importing data if you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another handheld, you can transfer the data to your handheld without having to key it in manually. Save the data in one of the...
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Chapter 2 page 38 7. To import data into the correct palm desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the right. 8. If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that field. 9. Click ok. The imported data is hig...
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Page 39 entering data in your handheld to import data from a macintosh: 1. Open palm desktop software. 2. From the file menu, choose import. 3. Select the file you want to import. 4. Click open. 5. If you want to change the order of the fields you’re importing, point to a field, wait for the cursor ...
Page 47: Managing Your
Chapter 3 page 40 chapter 3 managing your applications this chapter explains how to switch between applications on your palm™ m100 series handheld, how to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups....
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Page 41 managing your applications to categorize an application: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the menu icon . 3. Tap app, and then tap category. 4. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category. Tip: to create a new category, tap edit categories from the pick list. Tap new...
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Chapter 3 page 42 to change the applications launcher display: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the menu icon . 3. Tap options, and then tap preferences. 4. Tap the view by pick list and select list. 5. Tap ok. To open the applications launcher to the last opened catego- ry: 1. Tap the applicat...
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Page 43 managing your applications installing and removing applications this section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld and how to remove palm™ desktop software from your computer. Installing add-on applications your handheld comes with the date book, address book, to d...
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Chapter 3 page 44 3. Click install. 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 with a prc, pdb, or pnc file extension..
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Page 45 managing your applications 4. In the user drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your handheld. 5. Click add. 6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld. Tip: you can use the standard windows ctrl and shift key functions to select multiple files. 7. C...
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Chapter 3 page 46 3. From the user pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld. 4. Click add to list. 5. Select the application you want to install. 6. Click add file to add the selected application to the install handheld files list. Tip: you can install more than one application...
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Page 47 managing your applications installing games the cd-rom also includes games that you can install with the install tool, such as giraffe. Giraffe is a fun, easy way for you to practice graffiti ® writing. After you install and start a game, the instructions appear in the game menu. Depending o...
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Chapter 3 page 48 removing palm desktop software if you no longer want to use palm desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove palm desktop software from a windows computer: 1. From the windows start menu, choose settings, and then control panel. 2. Double-click the add/remove ...
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Page 49 managing your applications security your handheld comes with a security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. In security, you can do the following: ■ lock and turn off your handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct passwor...
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Chapter 3 page 50 changing or deleting a password once you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change or delete it. To change or delete your password: 1. Tap the password box. 2. Enter the current password. ...
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Page 51 managing your applications locking your handheld you can also lock your handheld so that you need to enter your password to operate it. Important: if you lock your handheld, you must enter the exact password to re-activate your handheld. If you forget the password, you must perform a hard re...
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Chapter 3 page 52 recovering from a forgotten password if you did not activate the off & lock feature and you forget your password, you can delete the password from your handheld. Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and files marked as private. Important: if you synchronize with y...
Page 60: Using Your Applications
Page 53 using your applications chapter 4 using your applications your palm™ m100 series handheld includes these applications: ■ date book ■ address book ■ to do list ■ note pad ■ memo pad ■ clock ■ calculator this chapter is divided into three sections: ■ “overview of applications” briefly describe...
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Chapter 4 page 54 overview of applications date book date book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date. In date book, you can do the following: ■ enter a description of your appointment and assign it to a specific time and date. ■ dis...
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Page 55 using your applications address book address book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. In address book, you can do the following: ■ quickly look up or enter names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information....
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Chapter 4 page 56 to do list to do list is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. In to do list, you can do the following: ■ make a quick and convenient list of things to do. ■ assign a priority level to each task. ■ assign a due date for any or all of ...
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Page 57 using your applications note pad note pad provides a place to take notes in your own handwriting. You can use note pad to do everything you might do with a piece of paper and a pencil. In note pad, you can do the following: ■ take notes, draw a sketch, or write any kind of message directly o...
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Chapter 4 page 58 calculator calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In calculator, you can do the following: ■ perform basic calculations. ■ store and retrieve values. ■ display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series o...
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Page 59 using your applications memo pad memo pad provides a place to store information that is not associated with date book, address book, or to do list. In memo pad, you can do the following: ■ use graffiti characters to store memos, lists, or any other text message on your handheld. ■ drag and d...
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Chapter 4 page 60 common tasks the tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to individual items in the applications: a date book event, address book entry, to do list item, note pad note, or memo pad memo. Creating records you can use the following procedure to create a new re...
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Page 61 using your applications entering text for information on entering text using graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or your computer keyboard, see chapter 2. For information on entering text in note pad, see “note pad” later in this chapter. Edit menu the edit menu is available with any sc...
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Chapter 4 page 62 note: in note pad the edit menu appears only when the title of a note is selected. To edit a note in note pad, use the eraser tool to remove lines, and the pen tool to add lines. Deleting records to delete a record: 1. Select the record you want to delete. 2. Tap the menu icon . 3....
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Page 63 using your applications ■ in date book, address book, to do list, and memo pad, open the details dialog box for the record, tap delete, and then tap ok. ■ in note pad, open the note you want to delete, and then tap delete. ■ delete the text of the record. Note: in date book, you can choose t...
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Chapter 4 page 64 note: purging does not happen automatically. You must tap the command to make it happen..
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Page 65 using your applications exchanging and updating data: hotsync operations the hotsync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates — data between your handheld and palm desktop software. Changes you make on your handheld or palm desktop software appear in both places af...
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Chapter 4 page 66 to perform a local hotsync operation on a windows comput- er: 1. Connect your handheld to the hotsync cradle/cable. 2. If the hotsync manager is not running, start it: on the windows desktop, click start, and then choose programs. Navigate to the palm desktop software program group...
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Page 67 using your applications synchronize more than one handheld to the same user name. The hotsync progress dialog box appears and synchroniza- tion begins. 4. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete. After the hotsync process is complete, you can remove your h...
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Chapter 4 page 68 ■ creates a file named user data in your user name folder..
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Page 69 using your applications note: user names appear in the user pop-up on the right side of the toolbar. You can change users by selecting a new name in the pop-up menu. Each subsequent time you perform a hotsync operation, hotsync manager reads the user name from your handheld and synchronizes ...
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Chapter 4 page 70 the hotsync progress dialog box appears followed by the select user dialog box. 4. In the select user dialog box, select the user name you entered when you installed the palm desktop software, and click ok. The hotsync progress dialog box reappears and synchroni- zation begins. 5. ...
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Page 71 using your applications beaming information your handheld is equipped with an ir (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another palm os handheld that’s close by and also has an ir port. The ir port is located in the upper-right corner on the back of your handheld, behind the...
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Chapter 4 page 72 is complete before you continue working on your handheld. To beam an application: 1. Open the applications launcher. 2. Tap the menu icon . 3. Tap app, and then tap beam. 4. Tap the application you want to transfer. Note: some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. T...
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Page 73 using your applications 4. Tap yes. Tips on beaming information ■ you can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry. See “pen preferences” in chapter 6 for more information. ■ you can draw the graffiti command stroke to activate the command toolbar, and then tap the beam icon....
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Chapter 4 page 74 to move a record into a category: 1. Select the record you want to categorize. 2. In address book only: tap edit. 3. Tap details. 4. Tap the category pick list to display the list of available categories. 5. Select the category for the record. 6. Tap ok. Note: in the address edit, ...
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Page 75 using your applications to define a new category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list. 2. Tap edit categories. 3. Tap new. 4. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap ok. 5. Tap ok. You can assign any of your records to the new category. Tap ...
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Chapter 4 page 76 to rename a category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list. 2. Tap edit categories. 3. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap rename. 4. Enter the new name for the category, and then tap ok. 5. Tap ok. Tip: you can group t...
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Page 77 using your applications looking up address book records when working with address book, the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld make it easy to navigate among your address entries. ■ in the address list screen, pressing the scroll buttons moves up or down an entire screen of r...
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Chapter 4 page 78 using find you can use find to locate any text that you specify, in any application. To use find: 1. Tap the find icon . Tip: if you select text in an application before you tap find, the selected text automatically appears in the find dialog box. 2. Enter the text that you want to...
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Page 79 using your applications to use phone lookup: 1. Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in date book, to do list, or memo pad. 2. Tap the menu icon . 3. Tap options, and then tap phone lookup. 4. Begin to spell the last name of the name you want to fi...
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Chapter 4 page 80 the selected text and adds the name and its associated information. Sorting lists of records you can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applications that have list screens: address book, to do list, note pad, and memo pad. N...
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Page 81 using your applications 4. Do one of the following: address book : tap the setting you want. Note pad : tap the sort by pick list and select alphabetic, date, or manual. Memo pad : tap the sort by pick list and select alphabetic or manual. 5. Tap ok. To sort the note pad or memo list manuall...
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Page 83 using your applications to hide all private records: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap security. 3. Tap the current privacy pick list and select hide records. 4. Tap ok to confirm that you want to hide private records. To mask all private records: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap se...
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Chapter 4 page 84 to display private records: 1. Do one of the following: tap a masked record. Tap the applications icon , tap security, then tap the cur- rent privacy pick list and select show records. If you do not have a password, hidden and masked records become visible. If you have a password, ...
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Page 85 using your applications attaching notes in all your applications except note pad and memo pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in date book, you can attach a note with directions to the location. To atta...
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Chapter 4 page 86 choosing 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, and in some applications, you can use different font styles in different parts of the application. For example, in address book...
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Page 87 using your applications application-specific tasks date book when you open date book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day. Scheduling an event a record in date book is called an “event.” an event can be any kind of activity that you associate with ...
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Chapter 4 page 88 2. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters. 3. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 5. If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap the time of the event to open the set time dialog box. Tip: you can also open the set time dialog (to selec...
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Page 89 using your applications to schedule an event for another day: 1. Select the date you want for the event by doing one of the following: ■ tap the day of the week that you want in the date bar at the top of the screen. If necessary, tap the previous week or next week scroll arrows to move to a...
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Chapter 4 page 90 to schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “to schedule an event for another day.” 2. Tap new. 3. Tap no time, so that no start or end times are defined for the new event. Tip: you can also create a new untimed event by making sure ...
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Page 91 using your applications rescheduling an event you can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule 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 b...
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Chapter 4 page 92 7. When the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following: tap ok to permanently dismiss the reminder and return to the current screen. Tap snooze to dismiss the reminder and return to the current screen. The reminder message appears again five minutes af- ter you tap...
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Page 93 using your applications to schedule a repeating or continuous event: 1. Tap the event. Typically, a continuous event is an untimed event. 2. Tap details. 3. Tap the repeat box to open the change repeat dialog box. 4. Tap day, week, month, or year to set how often event repeats. For a continu...
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Chapter 4 page 94 4. Do one of the following: tap current to delete only the current event item. Tap future to delete the current and all future event items and reset the end date of the repeating event to the last shown date. Tap all to delete all occurrences of the repeating event. 5. Tap ok. Cons...
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Page 95 using your applications 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. You can also display the current time. To cycle through day, week, month, and agenda views: ■ press the date book applicat...
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Chapter 4 page 96 note: the week view also shows untimed events and events that are before and after the range of times shown. 3. Tap an event to show a description of the event. Tips for using week view : keep the following points in mind. ■ to reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a diffe...
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Page 97 using your applications spotting event conflicts with the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the week view as overlapp...
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Chapter 4 page 98 or backward a month. ■ tap go to to open the date selector and select a different month. ■ use the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld to move between months. Press the upper button to display the previous month and the lower button to display the next month. Working...
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Page 99 using your applications date book menus, preferences, and display options date book menus are shown here for your reference, and date book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See “using menus” in chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. R...
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Chapter 4 page 100 ■ compress day view. Controls how times appear in the day view. When compress day view is off, all time slots display. When it is on, start and end times display for each event, but blank time slots toward the bottom of the screen disappear to minimize scrolling. ■ month view sett...
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Page 101 using your applications address book address book is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses. Creating an address book entry a record in address book is called an “entry.” you can create entries on your handheld, or you can use palm desktop...
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Chapter 4 page 102 4. Use the next field graffiti stroke to move to the first name field. Tip: you can also move to any field by tapping it directly. 5. Enter the person's first name in the first name field. 6. Enter the other information that you want to include in this entry. Note: as you enter le...
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Page 103 using your applications selecting types of phone numbers you can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with an address book entry. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry. To select other types of phone numbers in an entry: 1. Tap the entry th...
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Chapter 4 page 104 address book menus address book menus are shown here for your reference, and address book features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See “using menus” in chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. The record and options menus differ dep...
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Page 105 using your applications options menus preferences ■ remember last category. Determines how address book appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, address book shows the last category you selected. If you clear it, address book displays the all cat...
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Chapter 4 page 106 to do list a to do list item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in to do list is called an “item.” to create a to do list item: 1. Press the to do list application button on the front of your handheld to display the to do list. 2. Tap new. 3. Enter the ...
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Page 107 using your applications to set the priority of a to do list item: 1. Tap the priority number on the left side of the to do list item. 2. Tap the priority number that you want to set (1 is most important). Checking off a to do list item you can check off a to do list item to indicate that yo...
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Chapter 4 page 108 to display the to do item details dialog box: 1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change. 2. Tap details. Setting a due date you can associate a due date with any to do list item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. To set...
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Page 109 using your applications to do show options the show options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of to do list, and to do items in date book agenda view. To change the show options settings: 1. In to do list, tap show. 2. Select any of the following settings: show completed item...
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Chapter 4 page 110 3. Tap ok. To do list menus to do list menus are shown here for your reference, and to do list features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See “using menus” in chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. Record menu options menu show due ...
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Page 111 using your applications note pad a record in note pad is called a “note.” you can assign each note a title and store up to 999 notes on your handheld. To create a new note: 1. Press the note pad application button on the front panel of your handheld to open a new note. Note: if note pad is ...
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Chapter 4 page 112 to review a note: 1. In the note pad list, tap the note title. 2. Review or edit the contents of the note. 3. Tap done. Setting an alarm for a note you can set an alarm for a specific time and date to remind you to follow-up on a note. To set an alarm for a note: 1. Tap the note t...
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Page 113 using your applications 7. Tap the year, month and date you want the alarm to sound. After you tap the date, the set alarm dialog box reappears. 8. Tap ok. 9. When the alarm goes off and the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following: tap ok to permanently dismiss the remin...
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Chapter 4 page 114 note pad menus note pad menus are shown here for your reference, and note pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See “using menus” in chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. The record and options menus differ depending on wh...
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Page 115 using your applications memo pad a memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on your handheld. A record in memo pad is called a “memo.” to create a new memo: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the memo pad icon to...
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Chapter 4 page 116 reviewing memos the first line of a memo appears in the memo list. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. To review a memo: 1. In the memo list, tap the text of the memo. 2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap done. Memo pad menus memo pad menus are shown here...
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Page 117 using your applications options menus preferences displays the memo preferences dialog box, where you define the sort order for memos. About memo pad shows version information for memo pad. Memo list memo screen.
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Chapter 4 page 118 clock clock makes it easy for you to check and set the time and date, and provides a convenient travel alarm feature. See “setting the time and date” in chapter 1 for details on setting the current date and time for all the applications on your handheld. In addition to setting the...
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Page 119 using your applications clock menus clock menus are shown here for your reference, and clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here. See “using menus” in chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands. Options menu display options allows you to cho...
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Chapter 4 page 120 calculator the calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re- enter the number without starting t...
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Page 121 using your applications recent calculations the recent calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations. To display recent calculations: 1. Tap the menu icon . 2. Tap options, and then tap r...
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Chapter 5 page 122 chapter 5 advanced hotsync ® operations hotsync ® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more palm os ® handhelds and palm™ desktop software or another pim such as microsoft outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your palm™ m100 series handheld and palm ...
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Page 123 advanced hotsync® operations 3. Click the general tab and select one of the following options: tip: if you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: always available. 4. Click the local tab to display the settings for the connection between your computer and the hotsync cra...
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Chapter 5 page 124 5. Click the modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “conducting a hotsync operation via modem” later in this chapter for more information. 6. Click ok. To set the hotsync options on a macintosh: 1. Double-click the hotsync manager icon in the...
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Page 125 advanced hotsync® operations 3. Click the serial port settings tab and select any of the following options. Hotsync enabled/ disabled activates the serial port monitor and prepares your macintosh to synchronize with your handheld. When this option is enabled, you cannot use the serial port ...
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Chapter 5 page 126 check for a connection using select the method you use to synchronize your handheld and your desktop applications: local setup. Synchronizes while your handheld and hotsync cradle/cable are connected to this macintosh, or while using infrared communication to synchronize with this...
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Page 127 advanced hotsync® operations note: you can set both local and modem settings and prepare your macintosh to synchronize using the hotsync cradle/cable or a modem. However, choosing both setups prevents you from using either port for other operations such as printing, faxing, or appletalk net...
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Chapter 5 page 128 customizing hotsync application settings for each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” by default, a hotsync operation synchronizes all files between your handheld and pal...
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Page 129 advanced hotsync® operations 6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click do nothing to skip data transfer for an application. Note: changing the hotsync setting from the default affects only the next hotsync operation. Thereafter, the hotsync actions revert to their def...
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Chapter 5 page 130 3. From the user pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name. 4. Select an application in the conduit list. 5. Click conduit settings. 6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click do nothing to skip data transfer for an application. Note: changing the hotsync...
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Page 131 advanced hotsync® operations ir hotsync operations your handheld is equipped with an infrared (ir) port that supports the ircomm implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the infrared data association (irda). This means that not only can you beam data to anot...
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Chapter 5 page 132 to check if your windows 95 computer supports infrared communication: 1. In the windows taskbar, click start. 2. Choose settings, and then choose control panel. 3. In the control panel, look for the infrared icon. If the icon is there, your computer is enabled for infrared communi...
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Page 133 advanced hotsync® operations after you install the infrared driver, check the ports used by your computer for infrared communication. To check the ports used for infrared communication on a windows computer: 1. In the windows taskbar, click start, choose settings, and then choose control pa...
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Chapter 5 page 134 to install the extensions for infrared communication on a macintosh: 1. Insert the palm desktop software cd-rom into the cd-rom drive on your macintosh. 2. Open the palm extras folder. 3. Open the irda files folder. 4. Open the install in your system folder. 5. Go to the extension...
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Page 135 advanced hotsync® operations 6. Click ok. The hotsync manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared communication. This means that you cannot use your hotsync cradle/cable again until you reconfigure the hotsync manager to communicate with the port defined for cr...
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Chapter 5 page 136 performing an ir hotsync operation after you complete the steps to prepare for performing an ir hotsync operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an ir hotsync operation: 1. In the applications launcher, tap the hotsync icon. 2. Tap local. 3. Tap the pick l...
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Page 137 advanced hotsync® operations 4. Select the com port where your cradle/cable is connected. 5. Click ok. Now, the next time you want to perform a hotsync operation, just press the hotsync button on the cradle/cable, as you always did in the past. To return to cradle/cable hotsync operations o...
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Chapter 5 page 138 preparing your computer there are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a modem hotsync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your handheld. To prepare a windows computer for...
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Page 139 advanced hotsync® operations 4. Click ok. To prepare a macintosh for a modem hotsync operation: 1. Confirm that the macintosh modem is connected and turned on, and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony software, or appletalk networking are running on that serial port...
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Chapter 5 page 140 6. Close the hotsync software setup window. Preparing your handheld there are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem hotsync operation. To prepare your handheld for a modem hotsync operation: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the hotsync icon . 3. Ta...
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Page 141 advanced hotsync® operations note: if you need to create a new modem configuration, tap the menu icon and then select options and connection setup. See “connection preferences” in chapter 6 for more information. After you create the configuration, a pick list appears below the hotsync icon....
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Chapter 5 page 142 to change the conduit setup for a modem hotsync operation: 1. Tap the applications icon . 2. Tap the hotsync icon . 3. Tap the menu icon . 4. Tap options, and then tap conduit setup. 5. Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize ...
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Page 143 advanced hotsync® operations using file link the file link feature enables you to import address book and memo pad information onto your handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. Hotsync manager stores the data in a separate category on your palm desktop software ...
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Chapter 5 page 144 creating a user profile if you use the file link feature to configure several palm os handhelds with specific information (such as a company phone list) before distributing them to their actual users, you can create a user profile to load the data into a handheld without associati...
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Page 145 advanced hotsync® operations to create a user profile on a macintosh: 1. Open palm desktop software. 2. From the user pop-up menu, choose edit users. 3. Click new profile. 4. Enter a unique name for the profile and click ok. 5. Close the users window. 6. From the user pop-up menu, choose th...
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Chapter 5 page 146 to use a profile for the first-time hotsync operation on a windows computer: 1. Connect the new handheld to the hotsync cradle/cable. 2. Press the hotsync button on the cradle/cable. 3. Click profiles. 4. Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click ok. 5. Click ...
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Page 147 setting preferences for your handheld chapter 6 setting preferences for your handheld the preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your palm™ m100 series handheld. In the preferences screens, you can do the following: viewing preferences to open the preferenc...
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Chapter 6 page 148 buttons preferences the buttons preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of your handheld. For example, if you find that you seldom use to do list and often use memo pad, you can assign the to do list button to start memo pad...
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Page 149 setting preferences for your handheld to change the pen preferences: 1. Tap pen. 2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full- screen pen stroke: 3. Tap ok. Backlight turns on the backlight on your handheld. Keyboard opens the onscreen keyboard for entering tex...
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Chapter 6 page 150 hotsync buttons preferences the buttons preferences screen also enables you to associate different applications with the button on the hotsync cradle/cable and the hotsync button on the optional modem. Any changes that you make in the hotsync buttons dialog box become effective im...
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Page 151 setting preferences for your handheld country default the country default sets date, time, week start day, and number conventions based on geographic regions where you might use your handheld. For example, in the united kingdom, time often is expressed using a 24-hour clock. In the united s...
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Chapter 6 page 152 general preferences the general preferences screen enables you to set the auto shutoff interval, the sounds for your handheld, and the beam receive feature. Auto-off delay your handheld has an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the power after a period of inactivity. This fe...
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Page 153 setting preferences for your handheld beam receive you can choose to turn off the beam receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It also results in a slight saving of battery power. To change the beam receive setting: ■ tap the beam receive pick list ...
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Chapter 6 page 154 sample connection for remote ir hotsync operations the following sample configuration would enable you to perform an ir hotsync operation by sending data through the ir port of a cell phone, which then dials a modem attached to your computer, to synchronize with your desktop appli...
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Page 155 setting preferences for your handheld 8. Tap ok, and then tap ok again to save the configuration. After you create the configuration, you need to set up the hotsync manager of your desktop application and the hotsync application of your handheld to perform a modem hotsync operation. Network...
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Chapter 6 page 156 note: tcp/ip provides the ability to connect to your isp or dial-in server with applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit www.Palm.Com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of tcp/ip. Selecting a service use the service setting to se...
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Page 157 setting preferences for your handheld entering a password the password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or isp. Your entry in this field determines whether your handheld prompts you to enter a password each time you log into your network: ■ if you do not enter a p...
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Chapter 6 page 158 to select a connection: 1. Tap the connection pick list. 2. Tap the connection you want to use. Adding telephone settings when you select the phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your isp or dial-in server. ...
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Page 159 setting preferences for your handheld entering a prefix a prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a number outside the building. To enter a prefix: 1. Tap the dial prefix check box to...
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Chapter 6 page 160 note: each telephone company assigns a code to disable call waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you. 3. Tap ok. Using a calling card the use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when dialing your isp or intranet ser...
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Page 161 setting preferences for your handheld to establish a connection: ■ tap connect to dial the current service and display the service connection progress messages. Tip: to see expanded service connection progress messages, press the lower scroll button. To close a connection: ■ tap disconnect ...
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Chapter 6 page 162 3. Tap the connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types: note: if you are not sure, try ppp; if that doesn’t work, ask your internet service provider or your system administrator for the correct connection type. Idle timeout the idle timeout setting d...
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Page 163 setting preferences for your handheld defining primary and secondary dns the domain naming system (dns) is a mechanism in the internet for translating the names of host computers into ip addresses. When you enter a dns number (or ip address), you are identifying a specific server that handl...
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Chapter 6 page 164 to identify dynamic ip addressing: ■ tap the ip address check box to select it. To enter a permanent ip address: 1. Tap the ip address check box to deselect it and display a permanent ip address field below the check box. 2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter...
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Page 165 setting preferences for your handheld ■ in the login script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the details dialog box in network preferences note: you can also use non-ascii and literal characters in your login script. See appendix d for more information. Creating a login script on ...
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Chapter 6 page 166 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete. 5. Tap ok. Wait for tells your handheld to wait for specific characters from the tcp/ip server before executing the next command. Wait for prompt detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the server and then display...
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Page 167 setting preferences for your handheld plug-in applications you can create plug-in applications containing script commands that extend the functionality of the built-in script commands. A plug-in application is a standard prc application that you install on your handheld just like any other ...
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Chapter 6 page 168 options menu tcp/ip troubleshooting if you are having a problem establishing a network connection using tcp/ip, check this section and try the suggestions listed. Displaying expanded service connection progress messages it’s helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure...
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Page 169 setting preferences for your handheld owner preferences the owner preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information that you want to associate with your handheld. If you use the security application to turn off and lock your handheld with ...
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Chapter 6 page 170 shortcuts preferences the shortcuts preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering text with graffiti strokes. This section describes how to create, edit, and delete a shortcut. See chapter 2 for more information on the use of shortcuts. Creating a shortcut yo...
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Page 171 setting preferences for your handheld editing a shortcut after you create a shortcut, you can modify it at any time. To edit a shortcut: 1. Tap the shortcut you want to edit. 2. Tap edit. 3. Make the changes you want and tap ok. Deleting a shortcut if you no longer need a shortcut, you can ...
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Appendix a page 172 appendix a maintaining your handheld this chapter provides information on the following: ■ proper care of your handheld ■ prolonging battery life ■ resetting your handheld caring for your handheld your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble...
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Page 173 maintaining your handheld battery considerations please note the following considerations when replacing the batteries in your handheld: ■ under normal conditions, your handheld batteries should provide several months of use. You can conserve battery life by minimizing the use of the backli...
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Appendix a page 174 resetting your handheld under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your handheld may no longer respond to buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your handheld running again. Performing a soft...
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Page 175 maintaining your handheld performing a hard reset 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. Note: you can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the n...
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Appendix a page 176 3. Select the appropriate user name from the list. 4. Select an application in the conduit list. 5. Click change. 6. Select desktop overwrites handheld. Note: changing the hotsync setting from the default affects only the next hotsync operation. Thereafter, the hotsync actions re...
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Page 177 maintaining your handheld to restore your data from a macintosh after a hard reset: 1. Double-click the hotsync manager in the palm folder. 2. From the hotsync menu, choose conduit settings. 3. From the users pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name. 4. Select an application from the l...
Page 185: Frequently Asked
Appendix b page 178 appendix b frequently asked questions if you encounter a problem with your palm™ m100 series handheld, do not call technical support until you have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the following: ■ the readme file located in th...
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Page 179 frequently asked questions software installation problems problem solution the palm desktop installer menu did not appear when i inserted the cd-rom into my windows computer. 1. Click the start button. 2. Choose run from the start menu. 3. Click browse. 4. Locate your cd-rom drive and selec...
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Appendix b page 180 operating problems problem solution i don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen. Try each of these in turn: ■ press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on. ■ tap the contrast icon in the upper- right corner of the graffiti ® writing area. If the contrast dial...
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Page 181 frequently asked questions i get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. ■ purge records from date book and to do list. This deletes to do list items and past date book events from the memory of your handheld. See “purging records” in chapter 4. You may need to perform a ho...
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Appendix b page 182 tapping and writing problems problem solution when i tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature. Calibrate the screen. See “digitizer preferences” in chapter 6. When i tap the menu icon , nothing happens. Not all applications or screens have menus. T...
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Page 183 frequently asked questions application problems problem solution i tapped the today button, but it does not show the correct date. Your handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the set date box in the clock application displays the current date. See “setting the time and date” in ...
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Appendix b page 184 hotsync problems problem solution i cannot do a hotsync operation; what should i check to make sure i am doing it correctly? ■ make sure the hotsync cradle/cable is connected securely. On a windows computer try these steps: ■ check the windows system tray to make sure the hotsync...
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Page 185 frequently asked questions i am using outlook as my pim, but i cannot do a hotsync operation. ■ click the hotsync manager and choose custom. Check that the correct conduit is active. ■ check that the correct conduit is installed. Reinstall the hotsync manager and make sure the correct condu...
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Appendix b page 186 i tried to do a local hotsync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) on a windows computer, try each step in turn: ■ make sure hotsync manager is running. If it is running, close it, and restart it. ■ make sure you selected local from the hotsync manager men...
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Page 187 frequently asked questions i tried to do a modem hotsync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Check the following on your computer: ■ make sure your computer is turned on and that it does not shut down automatically as part of an energy-saving feature. ■ make sure the modem conn...
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Appendix b page 188 i tried to do a modem hotsync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) on a macintosh, check the following: ■ make sure modem is selected on the serial port settings tab in the hotsync software setup window. ■ you may need to select a different modem type or e...
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Page 189 frequently asked questions i can’t perform an ir hotsync operation. ■ on a windows computer, be sure the hotsync manager is running and the serial port for local operations is set to the simulated port for infrared communication. See “ir hotsync operations” in chapter 5 for details. ■ on a ...
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Appendix b page 190 when i press the button on the hotsync cradle/ cable, nothing happens on palm desktop software and my handheld times out. (continued) on a windows computer, check the following: ■ if you are experiencing intermittent success, try a lower speed setting on the local tab in the setu...
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Page 191 frequently asked questions my handheld displays the message “waiting for sender” when it’s near my windows computer’s infrared port. ■ your computer’s infrared port may be set to search automatically for the presence of other infrared devices. Do the following to turn off this option: 1. In...
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Appendix b page 192 beaming problems problem solution i cannot beam data to another palm os handheld. ■ 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 obst...
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Page 193 frequently asked questions password problems problem solution i forgot the password, and my handheld is not locked. You can use security to delete the password, but your handheld deletes all entries marked as private. However, if you perform a hotsync operation before you delete the passwor...
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Appendix b page 194 technical support if, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your problem, contact your regional technical support office by e-mail, phone, or fax. For us and international telephone numbers, see the worldwide customer support card ...
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Appendix c page 196 appendix c upgrade information 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 desktop software. When you install the new ver...
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Page 197 upgrade information information. 7. Connect the hotsync cradle/cable to your computer. See “connecting the hotsync cradle/cable” in chapter 1 for details. 8. Connect your new handheld to the hotsync cradle/cable and press the hotsync button. If the select user dialog box appears, select you...
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Appendix c page 198 macintosh overwrites handheld. Then click ok. See “customizing hotsync application settings” in chapter 5 for more information. 8. Connect the appropriate serial or usb adapter and the hotsync cradle/cable to your macintosh. See “connecting the hotsync cradle/cable” in chapter 1 ...
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Page 199 non-ascii characters for login scripts appendix d non-ascii characters for login scripts the following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ascii characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a ...
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Appendix d page 200 literal characters the backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character. Examples: ■ \^ includes a caret as part of the string ■ \ includes a ■ \...
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Page 201 product regulatory information product regulatory information fcc statement this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received...
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Product regulatory information page 202 canadian ices-003 statement this class b digital apparatus meets all requirements of the canadian interference- causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe b respecte toutes les exigences du réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du canada...
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Page 203 product regulatory information varoitus paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valm- istajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaises- ti. Advarsel eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samm...
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Index page 204 index a aba (address book archive file) 37 accented characters graffiti writing 33 onscreen keyboard 35 add-on applications 43–47 address book *if found call* entry 102 adding custom fields 105 archive files (.Aba) 37 business card for beaming 72 categorizing records 73 conduit for sy...
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Page 205 index bold font for text 86 business card for beaming 72 buttons preferences 148 c cable connecting to computer 6 for local hotsync operations 66, 69, 136 calculator buttons explained 120 memory 120 opening 58 overview 58 recent calculations 58, 121 calibration 14, 150, 182 call waiting, di...
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Index page 206 records 60 to do list items 106 current date 24, 183 current time 17 setting 24 custom fields in address book 105 customizing. See preferences cutting text 61 cycling through views 54, 55, 56, 57 d data entry. See entering data date displaying in clock 119 date book adding address boo...
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Page 207 index e editing records 60–62 e-mail addresses in address book 103, 104 entering data 20–23 importing from other applications 37–39 problems with 182 using graffiti writing 26–35 using note pad 36 using the computer keyboard 36 using the onscreen keyboard 35 entries. See address book euro i...
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Index page 208 defined 65 first-time operation 144–146 first-time operation, macintosh 67–70 first-time operation, windows 65–67 hotsync manager 65 ir operation 131–136 linking to external files 143 local operation 66, 123, 185, 186 local operation on macintosh 69 manager 132, 134 modem operation 12...
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Page 209 index lotus organizer, importing data from 37 m macintosh 3, 131, 164 maintenance information 172 masking records 81 memo pad adding address book data to records 79 archive files (.Mpa) 37 categorizing records 73 conduit for synchronizing 128 creating records 60, 115 deleting records 62, 93...
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Index page 210 o onscreen keyboard 20, 35, 62 pen stroke to open 149 opening address book 55 applications 17 calculator 58 clock 24, 58, 118 date book 54 memo pad 59 note pad 57 to do list 56 organizer (lotus pim) 37 outlook, connecting to 185 overlapping events 97 owner preferences 169 p palm deskt...
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Page 211 index choosing categories 73 creating 60 date book 87 defined 60 deleting 62, 93 displaying a category of 74 editing 60–62 fonts 86 hiding private 49, 81 lost 183 masking private 49, 81 memo pad 115 notes for 85 number of 194 private 81–84 purging 63–64 sorting 80–81 to do list 106 removing...
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Index page 212 tapping with 14 writing with 6, 26 sunday, to start week 151 symbols in graffiti writing 32 synchronizing data. See hotsync system conduit 128 requirements for desktop software 3 sounds 152 t tab delimited files, importing data from 37 tapping 14, 182 tcp/ip 155, 168 tda (to do list a...