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... with the stylus to get things done 13 Elements of the handheld interface 14 Opening applications 16 Using menus 17 Entering data 19 Customizing your handheld 22 Setting the time and date 23 Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ Handheld Using Graffiti writing to enter data 24 Writing Graffiti characters 24 Graffiti...
... with the stylus to get things done 13 Elements of the handheld interface 14 Opening applications 16 Using menus 17 Entering data 19 Customizing your handheld 22 Setting the time and date 23 Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ Handheld Using Graffiti writing to enter data 24 Writing Graffiti characters 24 Graffiti...
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...from a Macintosh 36 Chapter 3: Managing Your Applications Using the Applications Launcher 38 Selecting applications 38 Switching between applications 38 Categorizing applications 38 Changing the Applications Launcher display 39 Choosing preferences 40 Installing and removing applications 41 Installing add-on applications 41 Installing games 45 Removing applications 45 Removing Palm Desktop software 46 Security 47 Assigning a password... Finding records 72 Sorting lists of records 76 Making records private 77 Attaching notes 80 Page iv Handbook for the Palm™ m100 Handheld
...from a Macintosh 36 Chapter 3: Managing Your Applications Using the Applications Launcher 38 Selecting applications 38 Switching between applications 38 Categorizing applications 38 Changing the Applications Launcher display 39 Choosing preferences 40 Installing and removing applications 41 Installing add-on applications 41 Installing games 45 Removing applications 45 Removing Palm Desktop software 46 Security 47 Assigning a password... Finding records 72 Sorting lists of records 76 Making records private 77 Attaching notes 80 Page iv Handbook for the Palm™ m100 Handheld
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... Do List 101 Note Pad 106 Memo Pad 110 Clock 113 Calculator 115 Chapter 5: Advanced HotSync® Operations Selecting HotSync setup options 117 Customizing HotSync application settings 123 IR HotSync operations 126 Preparing your computer for infrared communication ..........126 Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication .129 Performing an IR HotSync operation...
... Do List 101 Note Pad 106 Memo Pad 110 Clock 113 Calculator 115 Chapter 5: Advanced HotSync® Operations Selecting HotSync setup options 117 Customizing HotSync application settings 123 IR HotSync operations 126 Preparing your computer for infrared communication ..........126 Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication .129 Performing an IR HotSync operation...
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... to a service template 156 Login scripts 159 Creating a login script on your handheld 160 Plug-in applications 162 Deleting a service template 162 Network preferences menu commands 162 TCP/IP troubleshooting 163 Owner preferences 164 ... 170 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions Software installation problems 174 Operating problems 175 Tapping and writing problems 177 Application problems 178 HotSync problems 179 Beaming problems 187 Password problems 188 Technical support 189 Appendix C: Upgrade Information ...195 Index ...198 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m100 Handheld
... to a service template 156 Login scripts 159 Creating a login script on your handheld 160 Plug-in applications 162 Deleting a service template 162 Network preferences menu commands 162 TCP/IP troubleshooting 163 Owner preferences 164 ... 170 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions Software installation problems 174 Operating problems 175 Tapping and writing problems 177 Application problems 178 HotSync problems 179 Beaming problems 187 Password problems 188 Technical support 189 Appendix C: Upgrade Information ...195 Index ...198 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m100 Handheld
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This handbook is designed to help you become familiar with it . About This Book Welcome to use your Palm m100 handheld and the applications that come with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can use the rest of information if you have problems operating it . It describes all ... own preference settings After you get up and running quickly. Page 1 It walks you through: s Locating all you need to know about how to the Palm™ m100 handheld.
This handbook is designed to help you become familiar with it . About This Book Welcome to use your Palm m100 handheld and the applications that come with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can use the rest of information if you have problems operating it . It describes all ... own preference settings After you get up and running quickly. Page 1 It walks you through: s Locating all you need to know about how to the Palm™ m100 handheld.
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... area where you viewed. If your handheld is touch-sensitive and responds to write Graffiti characters. Palm m100 components Locating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight control Scroll buttons/ Clock control Screen Graffiti writing area Face plate Application buttons Power button/ Backlight control Handheld screen Graffiti® writing area Turns your handheld. Pressing...
... area where you viewed. If your handheld is touch-sensitive and responds to write Graffiti characters. Palm m100 components Locating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight control Scroll buttons/ Clock control Screen Graffiti writing area Face plate Application buttons Power button/ Backlight control Handheld screen Graffiti® writing area Turns your handheld. Pressing...
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...List, and Note Pad. See "General preferences" in Chapter 6 for more information. When your handheld is the fastest way to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) with the Auto-off , pressing the top button displays the ...Press and hold it difficult for details on reassigning these buttons to activate the backlight. When your handheld. To turn off , pressing any application on , pressing the lower button scrolls down for about two seconds. This is off feature. See "Pen preferences" in Chapter 6 for...
...List, and Note Pad. See "General preferences" in Chapter 6 for more information. When your handheld is the fastest way to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) with the Auto-off , pressing the top button displays the ...Press and hold it difficult for details on reassigning these buttons to activate the backlight. When your handheld. To turn off , pressing any application on , pressing the lower button scrolls down for about two seconds. This is off feature. See "Pen preferences" in Chapter 6 for...
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... handheld and computer using HotSync technology. Secures the batteries that power your handheld. Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm OS® handhelds, and to use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and hold it as a pointing device for more information. Releases the... face plate so you would a pen or pencil. Connects your handheld to the HotSync cable, which in Chapter 5 for navigating through applications and entering data on your handheld. To use the reset button.
... handheld and computer using HotSync technology. Secures the batteries that power your handheld. Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm OS® handhelds, and to use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and hold it as a pointing device for more information. Releases the... face plate so you would a pen or pencil. Connects your handheld to the HotSync cable, which in Chapter 5 for navigating through applications and entering data on your handheld. To use the reset button.
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... you can do the following: s Work with the Palm Desktop software using Palm Desktop software is always safe and up your data. Page 9 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Changes you are upgrading from other desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and... in Chapter 2 for more information. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can easily transfer data from another Palm OS handheld, follow the instructions in Palm Desktop software.) s Back up your ...
... you can do the following: s Work with the Palm Desktop software using Palm Desktop software is always safe and up your data. Page 9 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Changes you are upgrading from other desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and... in Chapter 2 for more information. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can easily transfer data from another Palm OS handheld, follow the instructions in Palm Desktop software.) s Back up your ...
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... point of your handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the handheld screen. Page 13 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld You can also use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to write on the screen, the handheld can detect exactly which... of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the screen. Never use the stylus to drag the slider of the handheld interface and the applications that come with it. You can return to Basic Skills later by tapping the Welcome icon in dialog boxes s Open the onscreen keyboards Just as...
... point of your handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the handheld screen. Page 13 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld You can also use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to write on the screen, the handheld can detect exactly which... of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the screen. Never use the stylus to drag the slider of the handheld interface and the applications that come with it. You can return to Basic Skills later by tapping the Welcome icon in dialog boxes s Open the onscreen keyboards Just as...
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Tap the Clock icon to display or set of commands that are specific to the application. With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to activate the numeric keyboard. Not all applications have a menu bar. With the cursor in small increments or drag the slider to adjust the contrast. Chapter 1...the alphabetic keyboard. You can also press the up and down scroll buttons to change the contrast in your data . Tap the icons to open applications , menus , Calculator , and to open the Adjust Contrast dialog box. Tap the Contrast icon to find text anywhere in large increments.
Tap the Clock icon to display or set of commands that are specific to the application. With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to activate the numeric keyboard. Not all applications have a menu bar. With the cursor in small increments or drag the slider to adjust the contrast. Chapter 1...the alphabetic keyboard. You can also press the up and down scroll buttons to change the contrast in your data . Tap the icons to open applications , menus , Calculator , and to open the Adjust Contrast dialog box. Tap the Contrast icon to find text anywhere in large increments.
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If a check box is empty, tapping it removes the check mark. Next/ previous arrows Tap the left and right arrows to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Check box Previous/next arrows Pick list Command button Scroll bar Check box When a check mark appears in the list to select it. If a .... To scroll to scroll the display one line at the bottom of information. You can also scroll to display the previous and next page of application screens.
If a check box is empty, tapping it removes the check mark. Next/ previous arrows Tap the left and right arrows to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Check box Previous/next arrows Pick list Command button Scroll bar Check box When a check mark appears in the list to select it. If a .... To scroll to scroll the display one line at the bottom of information. You can also scroll to display the previous and next page of application screens.
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... you have instant access to the selected application. Chapter 1 Page 16 You don't even need to turn on the front panel, you to open . Tap the Applications icon . 2. You can write the Graffiti character for you have many applications installed on your handheld. See "Categorizing applications" in Chapter 3. Applications Launcher Date Book Note Pad Address Book...
... you have instant access to the selected application. Chapter 1 Page 16 You don't even need to turn on the front panel, you to open . Tap the Applications icon . 2. You can write the Graffiti character for you have many applications installed on your handheld. See "Categorizing applications" in Chapter 3. Applications Launcher Date Book Note Pad Address Book...
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..., in Memo Pad, the menus are available depend on the application that is currently open. Page 17 Introduction to use. Tap on...at the top of the application you want to use them in one of each application are available: Record, Edit, and Options. Do one application, use . The Record ... Choosing a menu After you master them the same way in all the other applications. The menus of the following: Tap the Menu icon . The Edit menu...Memo, and Beam Memo. Once you open the menu bar: 1. Open an application (such as Address Book or Memo Pad). 2. Tap the title area Tap ...
..., in Memo Pad, the menus are available depend on the application that is currently open. Page 17 Introduction to use. Tap on...at the top of the application you want to use them in one of each application are available: Record, Edit, and Options. Do one application, use . The Record ... Choosing a menu After you master them the same way in all the other applications. The menus of the following: Tap the Menu icon . The Edit menu...Memo, and Beam Memo. Once you open the menu bar: 1. Open an application (such as Address Book or Memo Pad). 2. Tap the title area Tap ...
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...Using an external keyboard Onscreen keyboard When you create or edit a record in an application such as Address Book, you can open the onscreen alphabetic and numeric keyboards to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Entering data There 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 ...
...Using an external keyboard Onscreen keyboard When you create or edit a record in an application such as Address Book, you can open the onscreen alphabetic and numeric keyboards to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Entering data There 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 ...
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...write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as the primary system for practicing Graffiti writing. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for installation instructions. See "Using the onscreen keyboard" in Chapter 3 for more information. This section explains how ...and use it to open , you can tap to practice Graffiti writing. Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can install on your handheld to display international keyboard Graffiti writing Your ...
...write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as the primary system for practicing Graffiti writing. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for installation instructions. See "Using the onscreen keyboard" in Chapter 3 for more information. This section explains how ...and use it to open , you can tap to practice Graffiti writing. Write letters here Write numbers here Division marks The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you can install on your handheld to display international keyboard Graffiti writing Your ...
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... to use the computer keyboard rather than Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in the appropriate application, or throw them away by deleting them. Using Palm Desktop software If you have installed to enter data" in Chapter 2 for short notes. Think of the new...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 Palm Desktop software or the PIM you would transfer your handheld and prefer to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld See "Note...
... to use the computer keyboard rather than Graffiti writing or the onscreen keyboard, enter the data in the appropriate application, or throw them away by deleting them. Using Palm Desktop software If you have installed to enter data" in Chapter 2 for short notes. Think of the new...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 Palm Desktop software or the PIM you would transfer your handheld and prefer to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld See "Note...
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... your handheld by using the Preferences application. External keyboards are away from another Palm OS handheld. set date and time formats; To open the Preferences screens: 1. Tap the Preferences category you want to the web site: www.palm.com. Customizing your handheld You can import data stored in computer applications such as your handheld. turn...
... your handheld by using the Preferences application. External keyboards are away from another Palm OS handheld. set date and time formats; To open the Preferences screens: 1. Tap the Preferences category you want to the web site: www.palm.com. Customizing your handheld You can import data stored in computer applications such as your handheld. turn...
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...time and date You make changes to the time and date in Chapter 6 for details. 8. Tap a month. 11. See "Formats preferences" in the Clock application. Tap the Set Date button. 9. Tap the Set Time & Date button. Tap the hour box. 5. Tap the up or down arrows to change them. 7.... Note: Your handheld can also display the time in other formats. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap here 4. Tap AM or PM. Tap arrows to select year Tap to select month Tap to select the current year...
...time and date You make changes to the time and date in Chapter 6 for details. 8. Tap a month. 11. See "Formats preferences" in the Clock application. Tap the Set Date button. 9. Tap the Set Time & Date button. Tap the hour box. 5. Tap the up or down arrows to change them. 7.... Note: Your handheld can also display the time in other formats. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to Your Palm™ m100 Handheld Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap here 4. Tap AM or PM. Tap arrows to select year Tap to select month Tap to select the current year...
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...with only minutes of practice. it to enter text in your Palm™ m100 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 using an external keyboard ... (you achieve 100% accuracy. s The heavy dot on a standard keyboard. Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ Handheld This chapter explains how to enter data into your applications. Certain characters have similar shapes, but different beginning and end points. In this chapter (like the shapes shown...
...with only minutes of practice. it to enter text in your Palm™ m100 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 using an external keyboard ... (you achieve 100% accuracy. s The heavy dot on a standard keyboard. Chapter 2 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ Handheld This chapter explains how to enter data into your applications. Certain characters have similar shapes, but different beginning and end points. In this chapter (like the shapes shown...