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.... HotSync® Cradle and Adapters and Software Download Available The HotSync® cradle supplied with this software. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, PalmModem, and the Palm logo are trademarks of all important data on other media to make backup copies of Palm, Inc. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii...
.... HotSync® Cradle and Adapters and Software Download Available The HotSync® cradle supplied with this software. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, PalmModem, and the Palm logo are trademarks of all important data on other media to make backup copies of Palm, Inc. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii...
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...to know your Palm m500 series handheld 3 What is a Palm m500 series handheld 3 System requirements 4 Palm m500 series components 5 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 9 Preparing to use your handheld 9 Connecting the HotSync cradle 10 Charging your handheld 11 Palm™ Desktop software 12 Using your...Graffiti characters 29 Graffiti tips 31 The Graffiti® alphabet 31 Writing capital letters 32 Writing numbers 33 Graffiti numbers 33 Writing punctuation marks 34 Additional Graffiti punctuation 34 Writing symbols and extended characters 35 Writing accented characters 35...
...to know your Palm m500 series handheld 3 What is a Palm m500 series handheld 3 System requirements 4 Palm m500 series components 5 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 9 Preparing to use your handheld 9 Connecting the HotSync cradle 10 Charging your handheld 11 Palm™ Desktop software 12 Using your...Graffiti characters 29 Graffiti tips 31 The Graffiti® alphabet 31 Writing capital letters 32 Writing numbers 33 Graffiti numbers 33 Writing punctuation marks 34 Additional Graffiti punctuation 34 Writing symbols and extended characters 35 Writing accented characters 35...
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... applications 43 Changing the Applications Launcher display 44 Choosing preferences 45 Installing and removing applications 46 Installing add-on applications 46 Removing applications 50 Removing Palm Desktop software 51 Security 52 Assigning a password 52 Changing or deleting a password 53 Locking your handheld 54 Recovering from a forgotten password 56 Chapter 4: Using Expansion Features... 68 To Do List 69 Note Pad 70 Memo Pad 71 Calculator 71 Expense 72 Clock 72 Common tasks 73 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
... applications 43 Changing the Applications Launcher display 44 Choosing preferences 45 Installing and removing applications 46 Installing add-on applications 46 Removing applications 50 Removing Palm Desktop software 51 Security 52 Assigning a password 52 Changing or deleting a password 53 Locking your handheld 54 Recovering from a forgotten password 56 Chapter 4: Using Expansion Features... 68 To Do List 69 Note Pad 70 Memo Pad 71 Calculator 71 Expense 72 Clock 72 Common tasks 73 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
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... Alarm Vibrate and LED settings 205 Beam Receive 206 Date and Time preferences 206 Connection preferences 206 Editing connections 207 Network preferences and TCP/IP software 209 Selecting a service 209 Entering a user name 210 Entering a password 210 Selecting a connection 211 Adding telephone settings 212 Connecting to your service 214 Page viii...
... Alarm Vibrate and LED settings 205 Beam Receive 206 Date and Time preferences 206 Connection preferences 206 Editing connections 207 Network preferences and TCP/IP software 209 Selecting a service 209 Entering a user name 210 Entering a password 210 Selecting a connection 211 Adding telephone settings 212 Connecting to your service 214 Page viii...
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... Caring for your handheld 227 Battery considerations 228 Resetting your handheld 229 Performing a soft reset 229 Performing a hard reset 230 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions 233 Software installation problems 234 Operating problems 235 Tapping and writing problems 237 Application problems 238 HotSync problems 239 Beaming problems 246 Recharging problems 247 Password problems...
... Caring for your handheld 227 Battery considerations 228 Resetting your handheld 229 Performing a soft reset 229 Performing a hard reset 230 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions 233 Software installation problems 234 Operating problems 235 Tapping and writing problems 237 Application problems 238 HotSync problems 239 Beaming problems 246 Recharging problems 247 Password problems...
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... your expense report s Synchronize your data with daily tasks while you are away from Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad, to keep up with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows or Macintosh computer so you receive alarms, by hearing a sound, seeing an LED blink, or feeling your handheld vibrate s View, edit... the first time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem s Beam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is a Palm m500 series handheld?
... your expense report s Synchronize your data with daily tasks while you are away from Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad, to keep up with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows or Macintosh computer so you receive alarms, by hearing a sound, seeing an LED blink, or feeling your handheld vibrate s View, edit... the first time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem s Beam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is a Palm m500 series handheld?
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...drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com) s Mouse s One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle sold separately) Minimum requirements: Macintosh s Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor s Mac OS 8.6 to 9 for USB support (OS 7.5.3 or later for serial support)... space s VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color video display; System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your cradle (sold separately) s 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with either a USB or serial connector) Page 4 Introduction to ...
...drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com) s Mouse s One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle sold separately) Minimum requirements: Macintosh s Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor s Mac OS 8.6 to 9 for USB support (OS 7.5.3 or later for serial support)... space s VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color video display; System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your cradle (sold separately) s 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with either a USB or serial connector) Page 4 Introduction to ...
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...computer. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you do this chapter for details. s Charge the battery in your desktop computer. Some tasks are specifically for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm Desktop software folder. This ensures ...you must complete a few easy installation tasks. s Perform a HotSync operation. This step is on your new handheld. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in this , rename the copied folder (for upgrading. Preparing to use your handheld" later in this chapter for details. ...
...computer. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you do this chapter for details. s Charge the battery in your desktop computer. Some tasks are specifically for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm Desktop software folder. This ensures ...you must complete a few easy installation tasks. s Perform a HotSync operation. This step is on your new handheld. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in this , rename the copied folder (for upgrading. Preparing to use your handheld" later in this chapter for details. ...
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...technology, you can do the following: s Work with your handheld applications on your handheld. (You cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop software.) s Back up your data in Chapter 2 for more information. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in both places... into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. With Palm Desktop software, you synchronize. Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back...
...technology, you can do the following: s Work with your handheld applications on your handheld. (You cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop software.) s Back up your data in Chapter 2 for more information. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in both places... into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. With Palm Desktop software, you synchronize. Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back...
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...the installation. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions or refer to your computer. 2. s Do not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Exit any open programs, ... must use the installer to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on a Windows computer: 1. During installation you through installing Palm Desktop software. Do the following instructions guide you may be asked...
...the installation. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions or refer to your computer. 2. s Do not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Exit any open programs, ... must use the installer to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on a Windows computer: 1. During installation you through installing Palm Desktop software. Do the following instructions guide you may be asked...
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... of your PIM or visit the web site http://www.palm.com. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. The connection software, called a conduit, lets you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to begin the installation procedure. 5. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Using your handheld with another...
... of your PIM or visit the web site http://www.palm.com. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. The connection software, called a conduit, lets you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to begin the installation procedure. 5. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Using your handheld with another...
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... are several ways to enter data into your handheld: s Using the onscreen keyboard s Using Graffiti writing s Using Note Pad s Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Displaying online tips Many of the dialog boxes that... To display an online tip: 1. After you must tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to the universal connector s Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that appear on your handheld s Using an external keyboard attached to choose the menu command.
... are several ways to enter data into your handheld: s Using the onscreen keyboard s Using Graffiti writing s Using Note Pad s Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing with your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Displaying online tips Many of the dialog boxes that... To display an online tip: 1. After you must tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to the universal connector s Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that appear on your handheld s Using an external keyboard attached to choose the menu command.
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... 1 Page 23 New memo cursor Tap New Write in Chapter 2 for entering text and numbers. Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as the primary system for details. Graffiti writing...
... 1 Page 23 New memo cursor Tap New Write in Chapter 2 for entering text and numbers. Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as the primary system for details. Graffiti writing...
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...writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you have installed to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for more permanent place by entering the information in the... handheld and prefer to use with your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. You can import it into Palm Desktop software. When you import data, you transfer the Page 24 Introduction to a more information. See "Note Pad" in...
...writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you have installed to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for more permanent place by entering the information in the... handheld and prefer to use with your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. You can import it into Palm Desktop software. When you import data, you transfer the Page 24 Introduction to a more information. See "Note Pad" in...
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3. You can switch among the three dialogs at any supported PIM to enter information. When you use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to enter the exact text you write quick notes directly on your handheld using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard,... includes a dialog box for numeric keyboard keyboard 4. You can use Note Pad, you need to synchronize the information on your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in Chapter 5 for more information on entering data on the handheld screen. 3. See "Note Pad" in most PIMs, so you don't need ...
3. You can switch among the three dialogs at any supported PIM to enter information. When you use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to enter the exact text you write quick notes directly on your handheld using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard,... includes a dialog box for numeric keyboard keyboard 4. You can use Note Pad, you need to synchronize the information on your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in Chapter 5 for more information on entering data on the handheld screen. 3. See "Note Pad" in most PIMs, so you don't need ...
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...; Chapter 2 Page 39 Importing data from a Windows computer: 1. Be sure that the same categories that contain a field with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS® handheld or to import data. 3. Click the application into which you want to import data from another...
...; Chapter 2 Page 39 Importing data from a Windows computer: 1. Be sure that the same categories that contain a field with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS® handheld or to import data. 3. Click the application into which you want to import data from another...
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... (text file) s Now Contact (text file) s Now Up-to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. Click OK. Importing data from a Macintosh Palm Desktop software can open these files directly) s ClarisWorks (save under new name as ASCII text file) s DateBook Pro (text file) s DayMaker (text file) ...text file) s Newton running OS 1.0 with Newton Connection Kit: Names; If you want to step 10. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the appropriate file format: s Address Book Plus (text file) s Claris Organizer (Palm Desktop software can import data from any ...
... (text file) s Now Contact (text file) s Now Up-to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. Click OK. Importing data from a Macintosh Palm Desktop software can open these files directly) s ClarisWorks (save under new name as ASCII text file) s DateBook Pro (text file) s DayMaker (text file) ...text file) s Newton running OS 1.0 with Newton Connection Kit: Names; If you want to step 10. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the appropriate file format: s Address Book Plus (text file) s Claris Organizer (Palm Desktop software can import data from any ...
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... OK. 10. Select the file you 're importing, point to a field, wait for more information on importing and exporting data. See Palm Desktop online Help for the cursor to change the order of the fields you want to import a field, click the arrow between the field... names. 7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter. 9. To import data from a Macintosh: 1. Chapter 2 Page 41 Open Palm Desktop software. 2. If you want to import. 4. From the File menu, choose Import. 3. Click Open. 5. If you do not want to change to a double arrow...
... OK. 10. Select the file you 're importing, point to a field, wait for more information on importing and exporting data. See Palm Desktop online Help for the cursor to change the order of the fields you want to import a field, click the arrow between the field... names. 7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter. 9. To import data from a Macintosh: 1. Chapter 2 Page 41 Open Palm Desktop software. 2. If you want to import. 4. From the File menu, choose Import. 3. Click Open. 5. If you do not want to change to a double arrow...
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.... To learn more about these applications, go to install into the add-on folder in your Palm Desktop directory on a card that is compressed, you complete step 5. 2. To install add-on software on your desktop. 3. If you prefer to place the application into this folder. Page 46... Managing Your Applications Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld using a Windows computer: 1. Click Install. Installing add-on an expansion card, and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. The ...
.... To learn more about these applications, go to install into the add-on folder in your Palm Desktop directory on a card that is compressed, you complete step 5. 2. To install add-on software on your desktop. 3. If you prefer to place the application into this folder. Page 46... Managing Your Applications Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld using a Windows computer: 1. Click Install. Installing add-on an expansion card, and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. The ...
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... launch the application that uses these files at least once. Expansion cards may hold applications that remain in the Palm folder. 3. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you perform a HotSync operation did not install. On your handheld using a Macintosh: 1. In order for...
... launch the application that uses these files at least once. Expansion cards may hold applications that remain in the Palm folder. 3. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you perform a HotSync operation did not install. On your handheld using a Macintosh: 1. In order for...