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CHAPTER 1

Your Handheld

Using the status bar

The status bar at the bottom of the handheld screen gives you access to valuable tools and is 
accessible in all views. 

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Find

Tap to open the 

Find dialog box

.

Menu

Tap to 

open the menus

 for the current screen.

System info

Tap to open the system information dialog box. The dialog box shows the 
date and time, available memory, and battery level, and allows you to turn 
system sounds on and off and to adjust screen brightness. 

Alert

Tap to display the 

Reminders screen

.

Bluetooth 
controls

Tap to display the 

Bluetooth

 dialog box, where Bluetooth functionality can 

be turned on and off and you can connect to another Bluetooth device. The 
icon changes from gray to white when Bluetooth functionality is turned on.

Wi-Fi controls

Tap to display the 

Wi-Fi

 dialog box, where you can make a wireless 

connection to a Wi-Fi network. The icon displays “Wi-Fi” if Wi-Fi 
functionality is turned off and signal-strength bars if it is turned on.

Full-screen 
writing

Tap to turn 

full-screen writing

 on and off. When on, you can write Graffiti

®

 2 

characters anywhere onscreen.

Screen 
rotation

Tap to switch between 

landscape and portrait view

.

Input

Tap to switch between showing and hiding the 

input area

. Tap and hold to 

display the input area selection menu.

Tip

Use the Find dialog box to 
locate specific items of 
information on your 
handheld—for example, a 
name or a phone number.

Did You Know?

The System info icon 
shows the current time on 
the status bar.

Tip

The Wi-Fi controls signal-
strength bars show an 
exclamation point (!) if 
Wi-Fi functionality is 
turned on but you are not 
connected to a network.

Find

Menu

System info

Alert

Bluetooth controls

Wi-Fi controls

Full-screen writing

Screen rotation

Input 

Summary of Contents for TX

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide ...

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Page 3: ...ation on your handheld 18 Entering information using desktop software 20 Using menus 23 Learn more 24 Do s and don ts 25 Beyond the basics 28 Chapter 2 Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer 29 Why synchronize information 30 What information is synchronized 31 How to synchronize 32 Installing applications to your handheld 33 Beyond the basics 35 Chapter 3 Your Photo and Video Organize...

Page 4: ...Your Personal Information Organizer 59 Organizing your personal information 60 Managing your contacts 61 Managing your calendar 65 Managing your tasks 69 Beyond the basics 72 Chapter 7 Your Memos and Notes 73 Organizing your memos and notes 74 Managing your memos 75 Managing your notes 77 Beyond the basics 79 Chapter 8 Your Wireless Connections 80 What can I do with built in wireless technology 81...

Page 5: ...ssaging Tool 117 Sending a text message 118 Viewing a text message 119 Beyond the basics 120 Chapter 11 Your Web Browser 121 Accessing a web page 122 Beyond the basics 123 Chapter 12 Your Expandable Storage 124 What type of expansion cards can I use 125 How can expansion cards help me 125 Removing an expansion card 126 Inserting an expansion card 127 Beyond the basics 128 Chapter 13 Your Personal ...

Page 6: ...ng the background of your screen 137 Correcting problems with tapping 138 Selecting sound settings 139 Beyond the basics 140 Chapter 14 Common Questions 141 Beyond the basics 146 Product Regulatory Information 147 Index 153 ...

Page 7: ...ion of Reader to return to the original view Click an entry in the Table of Contents or Index to go directly to that section of the guide If you click a link and go to a page in the guide to return to the page you were on before you clicked the link click Previous View or depending on your version of Reader When selecting the page s to print be sure to use the file page number shown at the bottom ...

Page 8: ...a specific section Cue that means the procedure continues on the next page Cue that signals the end of the procedure You re done A step that you must follow otherwise you could experience an error or even lose information OPTIONAL A step you might find useful Information that applies only in certain cases or that tells more about a procedure step WINDOWS ONLY MAC ONLY A procedure or text that appl...

Page 9: ...related to the topic being described The term may appear in this guide or only on your handheld User Guide A pointer to the User Guide on the web where you can learn about more things you can do with an application or feature Tips Tricks A pointer to a website where you can share info with other handheld users and learn the latest tips tricks and more Support A pointer to the web where you can fin...

Page 10: ...r Mac users to listen to music on their handheld And don t worry about losing your information even if the battery drains completely the information stays in your handheld s memory Simply recharge to access it again Benefits Carry more of your important information and work with it on the go Save time and stay organized Travel light Never lose important information Stay in touch with wireless conn...

Page 11: ...utton Press once to open Favorites View which lets you create a list of the items you want to quickly access Favorites View can include applications and links to the web Press twice to open Applications View where you can see all of the applications on your handheld Screen 5 way navigator Home Calendar Web Contacts Tip The Favorites application offers multiple pages of favorites Pressing Home once...

Page 12: ... button Press to turn on your handheld and jump to your contacts list Web quick button Press to turn on your handheld and jump to your home page in the web browser 5 way navigator Lets you move around and display info on the screen Press Up Down Left or Right to highlight different items and press Center to select the highlighted item ...

Page 13: ...ets you enter information on your handheld To use the stylus slide it out of the slot and hold it as you would a pen or pencil Headphone jack Lets you connect standard 3 5 mm headphones sold separately to your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock on if active When Keylock is on your handheld does not r...

Page 14: ...bles your handheld to connect with other devices sold separately that use Bluetooth wireless technology so you can dial phone numbers directly from Contacts send and receive email and text messages browse the web and more Wi Fi radio internal Enables your handheld to connect to a Wi Fi network to wirelessly access email browse the web and synchronize Reset button Resets your handheld if it freezes...

Page 15: ... entries like lunch with a friend to repeating and extended events like weekly meetings and holidays Even color code your schedule by category Contacts Store names and addresses phone numbers email and website addresses even add a birthday alarm or a contact s photo Tasks Stay on top of your to do list Enter things you need to do prioritize them set alarms and then monitor your deadlines Memos Cap...

Page 16: ... View and organize photos and videos Pocket Tunes Carry music create playlists and listen to music on your handheld This application works with the Windows Media Player desktop application that you can install from the CD Windows only download required for Windows Media Player Both Mac and Windows users can use Pocket Tunes on the handheld Expansion card sold separately required for Mac users to l...

Page 17: ...nd receiving information Access these controls from the status bar VersaMail Send receive and manage email messages wirelessly using your handheld s wireless capabilities or by synchronizing with your Windows computer Web Browse your favorite websites using your handheld s wireless capabilities SMS Send and receive short text SMS messages using your handheld s wireless capabilities WiFile Access y...

Page 18: ...le both Windows and Mac users can download software using your handheld s wireless capabilities Internet connection required Enterprise Software link Access the Palm enterprise website where you can purchase corporate software such as a VPN client software that provides robust security for Wi Fi authentication and connection to a network and Java Virtual Machine JVM software for running Java appli...

Page 19: ...handheld or to an expansion card sold separately that is seated in the expansion card slot Quick Install is installed automatically during the initial CD installation process Send To Handheld droplet Mac only Install applications and transfer files from your Mac computer to your handheld or to an expansion card sold separately that is seated in the expansion card slot The Send To Handheld droplet ...

Page 20: ...dy have Windows Media Player on your computer These versions contain all of the components needed to prepare videos for playback on your handheld Pocket Tunes plug in Windows only Works with Windows Media Player to convert music files to a format that you can carry on your handheld so that you can play them using the Pocket Tunes application on your handheld Windows Media Player download requires ...

Page 21: ... Fi controls Tap to display the Wi Fi dialog box where you can make a wireless connection to a Wi Fi network The icon displays Wi Fi if Wi Fi functionality is turned off and signal strength bars if it is turned on Full screen writing Tap to turn full screen writing on and off When on you can write Graffiti 2 characters anywhere onscreen Screen rotation Tap to switch between landscape and portrait ...

Page 22: ...etween landscape and portrait views by tapping Screen rotation on the status bar Landscape view is useful for viewing spreadsheets email web pages and photos Did You Know You can customize which way the screen rotates in landscape mode by choosing right or left handed rotation ...

Page 23: ... the web Certain items are included in Favorites by default but you can customize the list to contain any items you want To access an item from Favorites press Home and select an item from the list Use the 5 way navigator or select the numbers in the upper right corner of the screen to move to another page of favorites Tip Press Home once to open Favorites press Home twice to open Applications Swi...

Page 24: ... list in the upper right corner of the screen to view applications by category or to view all applications To access an item from Applications press Home twice and select an icon Tip You can open individual applications by pressing the quick buttons on the front of your handheld or tapping the icons in the input area Note that tapping the Home icon is another way to access Applications View Tip Pr...

Page 25: ...r On most screens one item a button a list entry or an entire screen is highlighted by default The highlight identifies what element will be affected by your next action Use the 5 way to move the highlight from one item to another onscreen Tip See the User Guide on the web for complete details about using the 5 way on different types of screens Tip A few onscreen elements of your handheld can only...

Page 26: ...ackground This highlights an entry on a list screen or a phone number email address or web link on a web page or in a message Blinking cursor The blinking cursor tells you that you can enter text at that point Tip When an entire screen is highlighted only the top and bottom borders acquire the glow the left and right borders do not show the highlight Button highlighted with border glow Contact lis...

Page 27: ...ting is a special set of letters numbers and symbols that you can use to write directly on the screen With only a few minutes of practice you can learn to use Graffiti 2 writing and help is always only a tap away 0 1 Go to Applications and select Quick Tour 2 Select Writing Tips Navigate through the screens to learn Graffiti 2 writing Done Tip Write letters on the left side of the input area and n...

Page 28: ... application b Select an entry or tap New 2 If the input area is hidden select Input on the status bar to open it 3 Tap abc or 123 to open the alphabetic or numeric keyboard respectively Continued Key Term Entry A piece of information entered in an application such as a contact in Contacts or an appointment in Calendar Tip You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen Tap to ...

Page 29: ...tered in these applications on the handheld is likewise synchronized with the application in the desktop software 4 OPTIONAL Select from among four separate keyboards Done Tip If you have a lot of information to enter a portable wireless keyboard accessory makes data entry fast and easy Backspace Enter Tab Caps shift Tap here to display lowercase keyboard Tap here to display uppercase keyboard Tap...

Page 30: ...e Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications Tip The Palm Desktop online Help has lots of info about how to use Palm Desktop software Open the Help menu and select Palm Desktop Help Launch bar ...

Page 31: ... Handheld 22 CHAPTER 1 Your Handheld MAC ONLY Double click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications Launch bar ...

Page 32: ...e application you know how to use them in all your applications 0 1 Open an application 2 Tap Menu on the status bar 3 Select a menu and then select a menu item Done Tip You can also open the menus by tapping the application name in the upper left corner of the screen Tip When the menus are open you can use the 5 way navigator to select menus and menu items ...

Page 33: ...cks Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palm com Support If you re having problems with anything on your handheld go to www palm com support Manual Install a version of the information you re reading on your handheld Install it from the software installation CD On a Windows computer this is the T X Handheld Help On a Mac computer it is the Acrob...

Page 34: ...battery charged Keep the screen free of dust or anything else that could make it dirty For general cleaning use a soft damp cloth If the screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window cleaning solution Use only 3 5mm stereo headphones sold separately in your handheld s headphone jack Be sure to get rid of any static electricity buildup before you connect your handheld to any...

Page 35: ...rry your handheld in your back pocket you might sit on it by mistake Do not let your handheld get wet don t leave it in a damp location Do not expose your handheld to very hot or cold temperatures including placing it near a heater leaving it in the trunk of a car or setting it by a window in direct sunlight Do not carry or use your handheld at extremely high altitudes unless you re in an airplane...

Page 36: ...n your handheld When you recharge your handheld all of your existing information reappears Conserve battery life by doing any of the following Adjust the screen brightness Reduce the Auto off setting Use Keylock to prevent your handheld from turning on by accident Stop music or video playback when not in use Respond to or cancel alerts promptly Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi Fi func...

Page 37: ...formation Categories Organizing your applications and information by filing them into categories Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered devices Sending information and applications to other Bluetooth devices by using Bluetooth technology on your handheld Maintaining Caring for your handheld User Guide Fo...

Page 38: ...rmation that has been entered or updated in one place your handheld or your computer is automatically updated in the other There s no need to enter information twice Benefits Quickly enter and update information on your computer and your handheld Install applications Protect your information Send photos and videos to your handheld from your desktop computer In this chapter Why synchronize informat...

Page 39: ...ew clicks you can use Quick Install Windows or the Send To Handheld droplet Mac to install applications on your handheld or to copy certain types of files to your handheld Protect your information Nothing is worse than losing important information When you synchronize information you create a backup copy If something happens to your handheld or your computer the information is not lost one tap res...

Page 40: ... software You can insert the CD at any time to choose synchronization with Outlook if you did not do so during the initial installation You can also set up the VersaMail application to synchronize with Outlook You can synchronize more than one handheld with your computer For example family members can all synchronize their handhelds with the same copy of Palm Desktop software Just make sure that e...

Page 41: ...th your computer a Press the sync button on the USB sync cable b When synchronization is complete a message appears at the top of your handheld screen and you can disconnect your handheld from the connector Done Tip If the Select User dialog box appears during synchronization select the username whose information you want to synchronize and then click OK Tip If you need help with synchronizing see...

Page 42: ...tall window b When the confirmation dialog box appears confirm your username the application name and the destination and then click OK 3 Synchronize to install the application on your handheld Done Tip A confirmation dialog box shows whether the items will be copied to your handheld or to an expansion card Choose which handheld will receive the items by selecting the username from the User drop d...

Page 43: ... Send To Handheld dialog box select your username and click OK 2 Synchronize to install the application on your handheld Done Tip Also use the Send To Handheld droplet to copy photos videos and music files from your Mac computer to your handheld Tip In Mac OS X you can make the Send To Handheld droplet a permanent part of your desktop by dragging the droplet to the Dock Then simply drag photos and...

Page 44: ...k to synchronize information Choosing whether to synchronize information for a specific application Wi Fi Synchronizing wirelessly using your handheld s built in Wi Fi capabilities Bluetooth Synchronizing wirelessly using your handheld s built in Bluetooth technology User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook...

Page 45: ...and organization of still photos and videos You can keep your favorite photos right on your handheld select photos as the background for your Favorites and Applications views and for Agenda View in Calendar even add a photo to a Contacts entry Benefits Never be far from your favorite people or places Simplify photo and video organization Store multiple videos and hundreds of photos In this chapter...

Page 46: ... Mac computer all photos you copy using the Send To Handheld droplet icon are saved on your handheld in JPG format When you copy a video from your Windows or Mac computer the video is converted to a format your handheld can play and is optimized for viewing on the handheld Note however that there are numerous video formats and not all types can be converted to a format that s viewable on your hand...

Page 47: ...rd is inserted into your handheld s expansion card slot b Select the location pick list at the top of the screen and then select the location of the photo or video you want to view Select All Albums to view all photos and videos on your handheld or on the expansion card Continued Tip Select Slide Show to display all photos and videos in an album automatically one after another Tap a photo or video...

Page 48: ...video you want to view Tap anywhere in the photo or video to return to the selection screen Continued Tip If you are viewing a photo you can also press Center to return to the selection screen Select a photo or video to view Tap the photo or video to return to the selection screen ...

Page 49: ...ress Center to access video controls Done Tip If a video appears cropped in portrait view tap the video to return to the selection screen rotate the screen to landscape view and then select the video again to get a full screen view Did You Know The input area is automatically hidden when you view a video Photo Video Volume Play or Pause Rotate Send Progress indicator Full screen view Send ...

Page 50: ...os into albums 0 1 Tap Media in the input area 2 Select Manage Albums Continued Tip If a photo is stored on your handheld you can add it only to an album located on the handheld Likewise if a photo is stored on an expansion card you can add it only to an album that is on the same card ...

Page 51: ...os or videos to the album you just created a Select each photo or video you want to add to the album A plus sign appears to the left of selected items To remove a photo or video from the album select it again the plus sign disappears b Select Done Continued Tip If you want to add or remove photos or videos in any album select Manage Albums from Thumbnail or List view select the album you want and ...

Page 52: ... the location pick list at the top of the screen and then select the album in which you want to move photos or videos b Select the photo you want to move and then tap and drag with the stylus to move the photo or video to the desired location You cannot move photos or videos in All Albums view Done NOTE ...

Page 53: ...otos and or videos you want to send b Highlight the photo or video you want to send c Select Send d Select Bluetooth and then select OK e Select the device to which you want to send the photo or video and then select OK The file is sent automatically Done Before You Begin Set up a Bluetooth connection on your handheld Did You Know There are other ways to send photos and videos wirelessly Attach th...

Page 54: ...o other applications or expansion cards Deleting photos and videos Sharing Sending information using wireless technology on your handheld Email Sending photos and videos as attachments to email messages User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems with Media or with anything el...

Page 55: ...card and then listen through the built in speaker or stereo headphones sold separately Mac users cannot transfer music files directly to your handheld You must insert an expansion card into your handheld s expansion card slot transfer the music files to the card and then listen to the files from the card Benefits Carry and listen to songs in the popular MP3 format No separate MP3 CD or mini disc p...

Page 56: ... procedure steps may be different 0 1 Prepare your computer and your handheld a Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable b On your handheld go to Favorites and select Music Continued Before You Begin Windows only Do the following Install Windows Media Player on your computer Insert the software installation CD and select the Windows Media Player link to download and install th...

Page 57: ...n your computer a Open the Windows Media Player application b Click the full screen icon in the upper right corner of the window to maximize the window c Click Tools and then click Options d Click the Rip Music tab e Select mp3 from the Format drop down list f Click OK Continued Select mp3 ...

Page 58: ...handheld from the Devices list and then click Properties d Click the Quality tab e Uncheck the Convert files as required by this device recommended box f Click Apply g Click OK and then click OK again You have now set up Windows Media Player to transfer MP3 files to the Pocket Tunes application on your handheld Click properties Uncheck box Select your device Done ...

Page 59: ...MP3 files are already on your computer s hard drive you need to transfer them to your handheld to listen to them on your handheld WINDOWS ONLY 0 1 Prepare your computer and your handheld a Connect your handheld and your computer to the USB sync cable b On your handheld go to Favorites and select Music Continued Before You Begin Windows only You must set up Windows Media Player to transfer MP3 file...

Page 60: ...ss the sync button on your cable Windows Media Player is transferring the files so there s no need to do anything Done Select Palm Handheld Start Sync Tip You can also use a card reader accessory sold separately to transfer MP3 files from your computer to your handheld Tip If Palm Handheld does not appear in the drop down list in step 2 close Windows Media Player install the Pocket Tunes plug in f...

Page 61: ...expansion card slot 3 Select the MP3 files you want to transfer a Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send To Handheld droplet in the Palm folder b In the Send To Handheld dialog box select your username and click OK 4 Synchronize your handheld with your computer Be patient transferring music to an expansion card can take several minutes Done Tip You can also use a card reader accessory sold sepa...

Page 62: ...Know Pocket Tunes continues playing the songs in your list until it reaches the end of your list or until you tap Stop even if your handheld screen is off Tip You can upgrade Pocket Tunes to a version that supports additional music file formats such as WMA supports streaming music and includes additional features such as graphic equalizers and bookmarks For more information visit www pocket tunes ...

Page 63: ...ated topics Pocket Tunes Creating playlists by choosing which songs to play and the order to play them in User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems with Pocket Tunes go to www pocket tunes com ...

Page 64: ...at you can save in native Word or Excel format You can also view carry and manage PowerPoint files on your handheld You can keep updated copies of the files on both your handheld and your computer so that you can work on them in the most convenient location any time Benefits Manage Word Excel and PowerPoint files on your handheld Improve productivity by taking important docs spreadsheets and prese...

Page 65: ...nd spell check View Word Excel and PowerPoint files DOC XLS or PPT Create or edit a Word compatible document or Excel compatible spreadsheet on your handheld and then save it in the native DOC or XLS format Create a PowerPoint presentation on your computer use the Documents To Go desktop application to convert it to a format that is optimized for viewing on your handheld then synchronize to transf...

Page 66: ...d open any Word Excel or PowerPoint file on your handheld 0 1 Tap Documents in the input area 2 Select the file you want from the list Done Tip When you are working on a file save it to your handheld or to an expansion card by selecting Menu selecting Save As from the File menu and then selecting the location where you want to save the file ...

Page 67: ...Email Sending and receiving Office files as attachments to email messages User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems with Documents click the Documents To Go icon on your computer and then click Help or go to www dataviz com ...

Page 68: ...ion even if your battery is completely drained All of your personal information is backed up each time you synchronize and your information is kept private when you use your handheld s security features Also you can easily share info with others electronically Benefits Carry all your business and personal contact information in your hand Track current future and past appointments Make to do lists ...

Page 69: ... and dial phone numbers or send messages directly from a contact entry using your handheld s built in wireless technology Calendar Stay on top of your schedule by creating appointments setting alarms and spotting conflicts in Calendar You can view your calendar by day week or month or as an agenda list that combines your list of tasks and email notifications with your appointments Schedule repeati...

Page 70: ...h field in which you want to enter information and enter it Tap the scroll arrows to view more fields Continued Tip If the first character you enter in the Last Name or Company field is an asterisk or another symbol that contact always appears at the top of the Contacts list That s useful for an entry like If Found Call your phone number Did You Know You can also enter one or more contacts on your...

Page 71: ...mation you want select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the contact Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Did You Know If you want a reminder about a birthday select the Reminder box enter the number of days before the birthday that you want to see the reminder and then select OK Tip Birthdays you enter in Contacts appear as untimed events in Calendar If you update ...

Page 72: ...he bottom of the screen and enter the first letter of the name you want to find b Enter the second letter of the name and so on until you can easily scroll to the contact you want 3 Select the contact to open it Done Did You Know Phone Lookup in the Options menu of many applications lets you add contact information when you are creating an entry in another application ...

Page 73: ... on the receiving handheld model not all information may be sent correctly 3 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete Done Tip You can create a contact with your own information and select it as your business card by opening the Record menu and selecting Business Card Beam your business card to other handhelds by holding down the Contacts button until the Beam dialo...

Page 74: ...oday select the date of the appointment a Select Go To b Select the year month and date Continued Key Term Event The name for an entry in the Calendar application including appointments birthdays reminders recurring meetings and so on Tip You can also scroll to a date by pressing Left or Right on the 5 way navigator or by tapping the arrows at the top of the Day View Did You Know If you are synchr...

Page 75: ...d automatically saves the appointment Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip To enter reminders holidays anniversaries and other events that take place on a particular date but not at a particular time select No Time Tip Color code your calendar Tap the bullet next to the description to file the appointment in a category Each category has its own color Tip Are you going to a wee...

Page 76: ...ner to see four different Calendar views Done Tip Press the Calendar button repeatedly to cycle through the Agenda View Day View Week View and Month View Tip You can also display Year View From Month View select Year Did You Know You can use a favorite photo as the background for your Agenda View Tip Calendar opens to Agenda View by default but you can change that to another view by selecting Disp...

Page 77: ...e Alarm box c Select the pick list and select Minutes Hours or Days d Enter how many minutes hours or days before the event you want the alarm to sound and then select OK Done Did You Know Setting your alarm sounds in World Clock instead of in Calendar gives you different alarm sound choices Did You Know When you set an alarm a little alarm clock appears to the right of the event description Tip Y...

Page 78: ...lect the Due Date pick list and then select a date from the list or select Choose Date to select a date from the calendar That s it Your handheld automatically saves the task Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip If no task is currently selected you can create a new task simply by starting to write in the input area Tip Set an alarm for a task with a due date Select the task ta...

Page 79: ...s all your tasks Date Displays tasks that are due in a specific time frame Select the pick list in the upper right to select Due Today Last 7 Days Next 7 Days or Past Due Category Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category Business Personal and so on Select the pick list in the upper right to select a different category Done Did You Know Overdue tasks have an exclamation point next ...

Page 80: ... differently Palm Desktop software checks off all overdue instances of the task and Microsoft Outlook checks off only the oldest instance of the task 1 Go to Favorites and select Tasks 2 Check the box on the left side of the task Done Tip You can set Task Preferences to record the date that you finish your tasks and you can show or hide finished tasks To change these settings open the Options menu...

Page 81: ...t the trash on Thursday night or filing a weekly status report Setting preferences to choose which tasks appear in the Tasks list whether to track completion dates and which alarm sound plays Categories Organizing items by type and sorting them Moving Info Transferring information from other applications such as databases spreadsheets and other organizer software Privacy Keeping information privat...

Page 82: ...dea pops into your head jot it down it before you forget Your handheld is all that you need to organize your notes and memos Also you can easily share info with others electronically Benefits Capture thoughts Send memos and notes to colleagues wirelessly Synchronize your information to back it up on your computer In this chapter Organizing your memos and notes Managing your memos Managing your not...

Page 83: ...op software Note Pad can be synchronized only with Palm Desktop software 0 Memos Capture information that is meaningful to you from meeting notes to recipes and favorite quotations Memos provides a quick and easy way to enter store and share your important information Note Pad Draw freehand and take notes in your personal handwriting Use Note Pad to do everything you might do with a piece of paper...

Page 84: ...emo Tap Enter on the onscreen keyboard or draw the Graffiti 2 writing Return stroke to move to a new line in the memo c Select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the memo Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip In the Memos list you can also just start writing to create a new memo The first letter is automatically capitalized Tip Use Phone Lookup to quickly add a na...

Page 85: ...dit the memo a In the Memos list select the memo you want b Read or edit the memo and then select Done Done Tip The Memos list shows the first line of each memo so make sure that first line is something you will recognize Did You Know You can connect your handheld to a portable keyboard to easily type your memos on the go ...

Page 86: ...ing or the onscreen keyboard c Select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the note Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Before You Begin Make sure full screen writing is turned off You cannot create or edit notes in Note Pad when full screen writing is on Tip You can change the color of the pen and paper background From the Note Pad list screen open the Options menu s...

Page 87: ...play the Note Pad list b Select the note you want to view or edit 3 Read or edit the note and then select Done Done Tip Sort the Note Pad list alphabetically by date or manually Open the Options menu select Preferences and then select the Sort by pick list If you sort manually you can rearrange the list by dragging notes to another position in the list ...

Page 88: ... Moving Info Transferring information from other applications such as databases spreadsheets and other organizer software Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options Sharing Sending information wirelessly using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld Email Sending information as attachments to email messages User Guide For everything you need to know about your handhe...

Page 89: ...to share your contacts or your favorite photos Benefits Connect to home and public wireless networks Connect to your Bluetooth phone to send text or email messages or to access the web Reduce cable clutter by synchronizing wirelessly Connect to other devices to share files wirelessly In this chapter What can I do with built in wireless technology When would I use Wi Fi or Bluetooth technology Sett...

Page 90: ... make many of the same types of connections browsing the web checking email synchronizing wirelessly using either the Wi Fi or Bluetooth technology on your handheld Which one you use depends mainly on your location and circumstances Wi Fi Use Wi Fi technology when you are in range of a Wi Fi network access point often called a hot spot This can be in a public location such as a cafe hotel or airpo...

Page 91: ...for instructions on how to set up the device s Bluetooth capabilities Wi Fi Bluetooth Example You are at an Internet cafe and want to browse the web Use your handheld s Wi Fi technology to wirelessly connect to the cafe s network Example You are out making sales calls and arrive early for an appointment Use your handheld s Bluetooth technology to connect to your mobile phone and check your email f...

Page 92: ... and are setting up a new connection select the Wi Fi pick list select On and then select Scan Setup Your handheld scans for available networks Continued Before You Begin Check with your system administrator to get the name of the network also known as an SSID and the security information such as WEP or WPA PSK keys Tip Once you have set up a connection to a network connect to it at any time by op...

Page 93: ...inished with this procedure If the network requires an encryption key select Yes when asked if you want to enter security settings Continue with step 4 The network you want is not listed Select Edit and then select Add Continue with step 4 Continued Key Term Encryption key A series of letters and numbers that enables data to be encrypted and then decrypted so it can be safely shared within a netwo...

Page 94: ...An SSID is required for hidden networks 5 Select a security option If your network does not require any encryption settings select None and go to step 8 If your network requires WEP encryption select WEP and go to step 6 If your network requires WPA PSK encryption select WPA PSK and go to step 7 Continued ...

Page 95: ...APTER 8 Your Wireless Connections 6 If you selected WEP in step 5 a Select the Key box b Enter the WEP encryption information c Select OK Continued Tip Check with your system administrator for WEP encryption information ...

Page 96: ...Select OK 8 Select OK in the Edit Wi Fi Network or New Wi Fi Network dialog box and then select Yes when asked if you want to connect to the network When the connection completes you are returned to the application you were in when you opened the Wi Fi controls Done Tip Check with your system administrator for the WPA PSK passphrase ...

Page 97: ...st be on before you can use it to make wireless connections You must also set up an email account on your handheld before you can send or receive email messages 0 1 Open the email application or the web browser 2 Tap Wi Fi controls on the status bar 3 Make sure that Wi Fi is set to On Continued Tip When you enter a URL in the web browser or select Get and Send in the VersaMail application a connec...

Page 98: ...t Connect When the connection is completed you are returned to the application you were in when you opened the Wi Fi controls You are now ready to send and receive email messages or to browse the web Did You Know When Wi Fi functionality is on the Wi Fi icon on the status bar displays signal strength bars showing the strength of your network connection Done ...

Page 99: ...ndheld This is the name that other Bluetooth devices see when they connect to your handheld By default it is the username you use during synchronization but you can change it c Select the Discoverable pick list and then select Yes or No Done Key Term Discoverable Setting that allows other devices to find and connect with your handheld using Bluetooth wireless technology If your handheld is not dis...

Page 100: ... Bluetooth phones within range If your phone is not listed on the discovery results check whether your phone is discoverable Select Find More to search again c Select the phone you want select OK and then select Next Not all features are available if your specific phone model is not in the pick list Continued Before You Begin If you have an IR phone you must download the Phone Link application fro...

Page 101: ...ey to be deciphered b Select OK 5 Finish phone connection setup and begin network setup a Select Done and then select Yes If you want to use your phone connection only to dial phone numbers from your handheld or to send text messages select Done and then select No You have finished the setup b Select Next Continued Key Term Passkey Like a password a passkey is a security measure Connections can ha...

Page 102: ...you use to dial in to your Internet service provider and then enter the username for your dial up account c Select the Password box enter your account password and select OK This is the password you use to access your dial up account it is not your passkey d Select Next and then select Done See the next procedure for steps on using your phone connection to browse the web or to send and receive ema...

Page 103: ...functionality must be on before you can use it to make wireless connections You must also set up an email account on your handheld before you can send or receive email messages 0 1 Open the email application or the web browser 2 Tap Bluetooth controls on the status bar Make sure On is selected Continued NOTE Tip You can select Bluetooth controls on the status bar to quickly check Bluetooth status ...

Page 104: ...ed is listed b Select Connect You are now ready to send and receive email messages or browse the web Key Term Service Way of connecting to a mobile phone to send information wirelessly for example through a high speed GPRS carrier or a dial up account with an Internet service provider ISP Tip When you enter a URL in the web browser or select Get and Send in the VersaMail application a connection i...

Page 105: ... 3 selecting Next after each step b Select Launch HotSync Manager in step 4 c Tap the HotSync icon onscreen to wirelessly synchronize Done Tip To open HotSync Manager on your computer in step 2 of the onscreeninstructions see procedure step 3b on this page click the HotSync Manager icon on the taskbar in the lower right corner of your computer screen Tip After the first time you set up a connectio...

Page 106: ...the Edit Connection screen a From the Communications Preferences list select Connection b Select New 3 Set up the connection to your computer a Enter a name for the connection such as BT to Mac b Select the Connect to pick list and then select PC c Select the Via pick list and then select Bluetooth Continued ...

Page 107: ...NAL If prompted enter a passkey a Enter a passkey number This can be any number you choose it does not have to be for example a password you use to access a network or an email account You must enter the same passkey on your handheld and your computer in order to wirelessly synchronize with your computer We recommend that you use a passkey of 16 digits where possible to improve the security of you...

Page 108: ...Connections 6 Synchronize your handheld with your computer a Go to Applications and select HotSync b Make sure that Local is selected and then select the connection you created in step 3 from the pick list c Tap the HotSync icon onscreen Done ...

Page 109: ...ur Bluetooth phone by means of the infrared port on your handheld Setting the Bluetooth options on your handheld to allow your handheld to wake up and receive an incoming connection request when turned off Sharing Sending information wirelessly using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more ...

Page 110: ...tos to your friends and family Or use Documents on your handheld to create Microsoft Word or Excel files and send them to your colleagues You can also receive any of these file types as attachments to view and edit at your convenience Benefits Access email Send and receive photos sound files Word and Excel files and more Save messages from your computer to view at a convenient time In this chapter...

Page 111: ...computer for example if you use Outlook Express on your computer to access your EarthLink account you can transfer the account settings to your handheld in just a few steps On a Windows computer if this is a new account you can quickly set up the account on your computer and synchronize the information to your handheld If you are a Mac user you can set up the account directly on your handheld Wind...

Page 112: ...avigate to Programs navigate to the Palm program group and then select VersaMail Setup 2 Select your username from the drop down list at the top of the screen and then select the option to create a new VersaMail email account Click Next 3 Select the setup option you want Transfer settings from an existing account Select the option to synchronize with an email account detected on your PC and then s...

Page 113: ...g mail servers for this account whether the account requires Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol ESMTP and if so the username and password required for ESMTP Check with your email service provider for this information If you are using a common email provider the mail server information is already filled in Continued Did You Know If you are transferring existing account settings your username an...

Page 114: ...ther to synchronize the information for this account to your handheld or to set up another account and then click Next 7 When you have finished setting up all accounts click Finish 8 Synchronize to transfer all account information to your handheld Done ...

Page 115: ... and synchronize the account information to your handheld you do not need to set up the account on the handheld it s already there Special setup considerations apply if you are setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to synchronize email and Calendar information with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 0 1 Tap VersaMail in the input area 2 Open the Account Setup screen a Open the menus selec...

Page 116: ...d then select POP or IMAP d Select Next Continued Key Term Protocol Settings your email provider uses to receive email messages Most providers use the Post Office Protocol POP a few use the Internet Message Access Protocol IMAP Did You Know Some service providers such as Yahoo require you to pay for a POP account in order to download email messages from your account to your handheld Did You Know I...

Page 117: ...reen this screen is already filled in a Enter your email address b Enter the names of your mail servers c Select Next 6 Select Done Done Tip Your username is usually the part of your email address appearing before the symbol not your entire email address Check with your ISP if you are not sure what username to enter Did You Know Your incoming mail server is also called your POP or IMAP server your...

Page 118: ...ounts and then select the account you want c Select Get or Get Send 3 In the Inbox select the message to read it Done Did You Know You can set up your handheld to automatically check for and download new email messages Tip The first 5KB of each message is downloaded You can change the maximum size for downloaded messages in the VersaMail preferences ...

Page 119: ...nt names d In the Subj field enter the subject of your email In the area below the Subj line enter the text of your email e Select Send Done Did You Know When you put addresses in the copies cc field they are visible to all other recipients Addresses in the blind copies bcc field are hidden from all other recipients Some account types do not support the bcc field so it may not appear Did You Know ...

Page 120: ... list a paper clip on a message s envelope icon indicates that the message has an attachment that has been downloaded You can view edit install or save an attached file depending on the file type 0 1 In the Inbox tap the message that has the attachment Continued Tip If an attachment is not downloaded the paper clip does not appear on the envelope icon You need to open the message and download the ...

Page 121: ...held s expansion card slot Select Viewer to select the application you want to use to view the attachment 3 When you have finished with the attachment select Done to return to the Attachments dialog box If there is no Done button press Home and select VersaMail to return to the Inbox of the account you were using Done Did You Know The maximum message size you can download is 60KB for the body text...

Page 122: ...h the file b On the New Message screen tap the red paper clip icon in the upper right corner Continued Did You Know The maximum size message you can send is 60KB for the body text and approximately 5MB of total data for any attachments The maximum number of attachments for any email message is ten regardless of the attachments total size Red paper clip ...

Page 123: ...ard slot Select it to display all files on the card in the upper box of the Attachments dialog box b Select the file that you want to attach select Add or Attach and then select Done For photos and videos check the box next to the items you want and then select Done Done Tip Repeat step 2 to attach more than one file to a message To remove an attachment select the file in the Attachments box and t...

Page 124: ... your computer such as Microsoft Outlook or Palm Desktop software Other information such as contacts tasks and memos continues to synchronize with your desktop software For most VersaMail features using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account works the same as using any other type of account However certain features such as automatically retrieving and resending email messages and downloading atta...

Page 125: ...ting an email account Automatically retrieving email on your handheld Automatically trying to resend messages that weren t sent the first time Customizing your Inbox display options such as message summary view and font size and colors for read and unread mail Synchronizing email messages on your handheld with email messages on your computer Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a netw...

Page 126: ...ld by means of your mobile phone GSM phone required sold separately to their mobile phone Messaging is a popular way for people to stay connected using the text messaging features of their mobile phone Benefits Enjoy quick communication Use text messaging to chat with friends In this chapter Sending a text message Viewing a text message Beyond the basics ...

Page 127: ...st and then select Add If the name does not appear on the list select Cancel and enter the recipient s mobile phone number on the To line c In the area below the To line enter the text of your message d Select Send Done Before You Begin Set up a phone connection on your handheld to send and receive information wirelessly Key Term SMS A type of message that can be received by most mobile phones Mor...

Page 128: ...t message 0 1 Go to Applications and select SMS 2 Select Send Check 3 Read a message a Select the message to open it b Read the message and then select Done Done Tip Use the buttons at the bottom of the message screen to reply to or delete a message after you open it ...

Page 129: ... Setting preferences for receiving messages Hearing an alert when you receive a message Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a network User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems with SMS or with anything else on your handheld go to www palm com support ...

Page 130: ... buying gifts Now you can take the web with you almost anywhere you go Make an Internet connection through your mobile phone and the web browser opens the entire web to you Benefits Carry the web with you View web pages in a handheld friendly format Store pages for offline viewing In this chapter Accessing a web page Beyond the basics ...

Page 131: ...for quick entry of characters commonly used in web addresses If you have previously visited a web page the web browser recognizes the address when you begin entering it and automatically completes it c Select OK Done Before You Begin To browse the web you must set up a connection to the Internet from your handheld Key Term URL Stands for uniform resource locator the technical name for a web addres...

Page 132: ...quick access to your favorite web pages Returning to a web page you just visited or to your home page Downloading a file from a web page Changing your start and home pages Customizing Setting preferences for connecting to a network User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems w...

Page 133: ...limitless answer to the storage dilemma When one card becomes full simply use another card Also use expansion cards to install and run cool games and other types of software from dictionaries to travel guides on your handheld Benefits Back up info Add more games and other software Add accessories Store all your info In this chapter What type of expansion cards can I use How can expansion cards hel...

Page 134: ...nd other software Purchase popular games dictionaries travel guides and more Add accessories Attach SDIO accessories such as a presentation module to your handheld Store all your info Never worry about running out of space on your handheld Purchase as many expansion cards as you need to store your music photos videos and other information Expansion cards come in a variety of capacities and they re...

Page 135: ... remove this card before you can put a real card into the slot 0 1 Push lightly against the card with your thumb until you hear the confirmation tone 2 Slide the card out of the expansion slot Done NOTE Tip To prevent damaging the card and the info on it always wait for your handheld to finish writing to the expansion card before you remove the card from the slot ...

Page 136: ...to the expansion slot with the label side facing the front of the handheld 2 Push the card in with your thumb until you feel the card click into place and you hear the confirmation tone No confirmation tone Check the Sounds Alerts Preferences to make sure the System Sound setting is turned on Done NOTE ...

Page 137: ...on card so you can easily identify its contents Moving Info Adding applications from your computer to an expansion card and installing other files such as music Sharing Exchanging applications and information with other Palm Powered devices by exchanging cards or beaming items Sending applications and information to other Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld User ...

Page 138: ...en colors on your handheld by using preferences and menus And preference settings can help extend the life of your handheld s battery Benefits Access applications quickly Make your screen easy to read Conserve power Enjoy your handheld more In this chapter Changing entries in Favorites Conserving battery power Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident Setting the date and time Changing ...

Page 139: ...ange c Open the menus d Select Edit Favorites 2 Change the favorite a Select the favorite type from the Type pick list App application or Web Link b Select the application from the Original pick list or tap to enter the web address you want c Enter a name for your new favorite d Select OK Done Did You Know You can move a favorite to a different location on the Favorites list by opening the Favorit...

Page 140: ...off Automatic Keylock turns on automatically when you turn off your handheld or when your handheld goes to sleep Manual Keylock turns on when you hold down the power button until the system sound confirms that Keylock is on Done Tip When Keylock is on your handheld does not respond when you press the buttons on the front of your handheld To use your handheld again press the power button and then t...

Page 141: ... current time on the status bar 2 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level and then tap outside the dialog box Done Did You Know If you have an expansion card inserted into your handheld s expansion card slot the System info screen shows the available memory for both your handheld and the card The graphic labeled Device with the larger memory size is your handheld while the graphic with the ...

Page 142: ...ly your handheld automatically turns off after a period of inactivity 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes or 3 minutes On while Charging Select whether your handheld stays on continuously when it is connected to the AC charger When this option is off you can still turn on your handheld while it charges to view your info but it turns off automatically after a period of inactivity Beam Receive Select whet...

Page 143: ... Time Preferences a Go to Applications b Select Prefs c Select Date Time 2 Select the location a Select the Location pick list and select a city in your time zone No nearby city Select Edit List and do steps b and c b Select Add c Select a city in your time zone and then select OK Select OK again and then select Done Continued Tip You can rename the location to the city where you live Select the N...

Page 144: ...e box b Select the arrows to select the current year c Select the current month d Select the current date 4 Set the time a Select the Set Time box b Select the hour and minute boxes and then tap the arrows to change them c Select AM or PM and then select OK 5 Select Done Done Year arrows ...

Page 145: ...e to make text easier to read There are four font styles available in applications that let you change the font style 0 1 Open the Select Font dialog box a Go to Applications b Open the menus c Select Options and then select Font 2 Select the font style you want to use and then select OK Done Small Small bold Large bold Large ...

Page 146: ...tes twice for Applications Or press Calendar for Agenda View b Open the menus c Select Options and then select Display Options For Favorites select Options and then select Preferences 2 Select a photo a Check the Background box b Tap the photo thumbnail and select a photo c Adjust the fade setting so that text and icons are easy to see against the photo d Select OK Done The dialog box for selectin...

Page 147: ...s it s time to align the screen 0 1 Open Touchscreen Preferences a Go to Applications b Select Prefs c Select Touchscreen 2 Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible and then select Done You need to tap at least three targets maybe more if you don t tap carefully Done Key Term Touchscreen Another name for your handheld s screen and its internal circuitry Tip If your screen is not resp...

Page 148: ...ilent 3 If you selected Silent in step 2 select Done If you selected Custom in step 2 tap the System Sound Game Sound and Alarm Sound pick lists and select the volume level for each sound then select Done Done Tip You can choose different types of sounds for Calendar Tasks and World Clock Go to the application open the Options menu and then select Preferences Did You Know Curtain going up The quic...

Page 149: ... the full screen as the writing area Helping someone who has found your lost handheld identify its owner by entering information that identifies you as the owner Configuring communication connections and network settings Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www ...

Page 150: ...e old software to the new software 4 Synchronize your new handheld with your new desktop software 5 If any third party applications do not transfer to your new handheld reinstall them 6 If you have problems with your third party applications on your new handheld you ll have to update them If any of the following symptoms occur on your new handheld after you synchronize remove the third party appli...

Page 151: ... handheld with your computer often How do I know when I need to recharge my handheld A battery icon appears at the top of the Favorites and Applications screens Check the gauge periodically to see if your handheld needs to be recharged If the battery becomes low a message appears on the screen prompting you to recharge the battery Will I lose all my information if the battery becomes drained The m...

Page 152: ...and Wi Fi functionality when not in use Minimize use of the expansion slot What do I do if I can t synchronize with my computer Make sure the USB sync cable is connected securely WINDOWS ONLY Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Make sure that Local USB has a checkmark next to it If not click it If you don t see the HotSync Manager icon cli...

Page 153: ...utlook instead You can also change from Outlook to Palm Desktop software If you choose to synchronize with Outlook info from Contacts Calendar Tasks and Memos is synchronized with info in the corresponding application in Outlook Memos is called Notes in Outlook You can also set up the VersaMail application to synchronize with Outlook Other info such as photos and notes is synchronized with info in...

Page 154: ...any of the information or applications on your handheld Use the tip of the stylus to gently press the reset button on the back of your handheld If a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld you need to perform a hard reset For instructions see the User Guide on the web Can I open my handheld No do not open your handheld there are no user serviceable parts inside Opening your handheld voids the w...

Page 155: ... specific applications Troubleshooting synchronization problems Solving problems with beaming and communication settings Maintaining Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palm com TX handbook Support If you re having problems with your handheld go to www...

Page 156: ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded I O cables is requir...

Page 157: ...anadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions a this device may not cause any interference and b this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to preven...

Page 158: ...r s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations Varning Eksplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Advarsel Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte ...

Page 159: ... explosive environment in hazardous locations etc If you are not certain of the policy that applies to the use of this device please ask for authorization prior to turning on the device Static Electricity ESD and Your Palm Handheld Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence Description of ESD...

Page 160: ... Then when the device is connected to another device such as a docking station a discharge event can occur Precautions against ESD Make sure to discharge any built up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another The recommendation from Palm is that you take this precaution before connecting your handheld to yo...

Page 161: ...erial gathering the charge For example synthetics are more prone to static buildup than natural fibers like cotton The rapidity with which you touch connect or disconnect electronic devices While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic eq...

Page 162: ...information for 45 creating 41 moving photos in 43 moving videos in 43 alerts 27 icon on status bar 12 alerts See alarms aligning screen 138 anniversaries 66 application buttons location of 3 application icons 142 applications See also specific built in application accessing 142 additional information for 28 128 copying 128 deleting 28 128 exchanging 28 128 installing 6 30 not finding 7 setting lo...

Page 163: ...g 4 C Calculator application 7 Calculator icon 7 calculators 7 calendar color coding appointments 66 formatting 140 Calendar application checking schedules in 67 customizing 137 entering birthdays for 62 opening 6 60 65 67 68 scheduling appointments in 65 66 selecting dates on 69 setting alarms 68 Calendar icon 6 60 calendar views 67 calibration 138 capitalization 75 Card Info application 9 128 Ca...

Page 164: ...eating appointments 65 contacts 61 63 64 email messages 110 memos 74 75 76 notes 77 photo albums 41 reminders 62 song lists 54 tasks 60 69 video albums 41 current date and time 134 cursor 19 customer support 28 54 58 116 146 customizing backgrounds 137 connections 120 123 Contact application 72 handheld 9 129 Inbox 116 cutting and pasting 79 D data entry 4 19 28 140 input area for 2 Date Time Pref...

Page 165: ...mum size 109 composing 110 deleting accounts for 116 downloading attachments 111 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 115 receiving 94 sending 94 110 setting preferences for 116 synchronizing 116 email providers 107 See also ISPs entering information 2 4 18 22 28 140 passwords 93 108 URLs 122 Enterprise Software link 9 entries defined 19 sorting 72 79 eraser 77 eReader 7 ESD electrostatic discharge 150 1...

Page 166: ...ng to AC charger 133 controls described 2 copying applications on 128 customizing 9 129 do s and don ts 25 losing 131 naming 90 not responding 131 145 opening 145 preinstalled applications for 6 protecting 92 140 recharging 25 142 recharging battery 27 133 removing applications from 28 restarting 145 running out of space on 125 setting auto off delay for 133 setting power preferences for 132 133 s...

Page 167: ...2 M Mac information installing extra software from CD 8 Send To Handheld droplet 34 synchronizing handheld 144 transferring MP3 files to handheld 52 mail servers 108 Mail Service pick list 107 math calculators 7 Media application adding photo to contact 62 additional information for 45 backing up information in 10 benefits of 36 companion applications for 11 displaying photos or videos 38 overview...

Page 168: ...ng 77 editing 77 78 saving 77 selecting 78 sorting 78 numbers 18 140 O Office files 55 omitting passkeys 92 online documentation 28 45 54 72 79 116 128 146 Online Troubleshooting Guide 143 onscreen keyboard See keyboard Open URL dialog box 122 icon 122 opening handheld 145 handheld menus 23 HotSync Manager 6 96 Note Pad 6 Pocket Tunes 7 text messages 119 orientation of screen 13 outgoing mail serv...

Page 169: ...ion 116 setting email 116 setting locale specific 134 setting network connection 120 123 setting text messaging 120 Preferences screen 9 Prefs icon 9 preinstalled applications 6 printing expense reports 6 prioritizing tasks 69 privacy settings contacts 72 79 handheld 28 140 protecting information 125 your handheld 28 140 protecting your handheld 28 protocol defined 107 Protocol pick list 107 Q que...

Page 170: ...t Date dialog box 135 Set Time dialog box 66 135 setting alarms 68 69 79 settings 23 See also preferences sharing files 81 information 4 74 128 photos 33 sharing information 28 Short Message Service See SMS application short messages 117 side panel controls 4 Silent profile 139 sketching 74 slide shows 38 45 Small bold icon 136 Small font icon 136 small fonts 132 SMS application additional informa...

Page 171: ...changing fonts for 136 cutting and pasting 79 entering 18 140 text messages additional information for 72 creating 72 deleting 120 managing 8 opening 119 sending 81 92 117 118 setting preferences for 120 viewing 119 third party applications 141 thumbnails 45 TIFF files 37 time formatting 140 reserving blocks of 72 scheduling 66 setting 68 134 135 setting location specific 9 top panel controls 4 to...

Page 172: ...ranty 145 web addresses 122 web browser additional information for 123 displaying web pages 122 overview 121 web pages 122 123 websites accessing 81 88 94 121 adding bookmarks for 123 browsing 8 94 downloading files 123 navigating 122 Week View Calendar 67 WEP Encryption 86 Wi Fi definition 81 radio 5 security information 83 types of connections 81 WEP Encryption 86 WPA PSK 87 Windows information ...

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