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... Chapter 1: Get Started 1 Your Palm m500 series handheld 2 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 2 Preparing to use your handheld 3 Connecting the HotSync cradle 3 Charging your handheld 3 Setting up your handheld 4 Installing Palm Desktop software 4 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer...... 5 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh 6 ...Entering data with Graffiti writing 12 Graffiti tips 13 Entering data with Note Pad 13 Entering data with Palm Desktop software 14 Entering data using an external keyboard 14 Importing data 14 Chapter 3: Get to Work...
... Chapter 1: Get Started 1 Your Palm m500 series handheld 2 Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld 2 Preparing to use your handheld 3 Connecting the HotSync cradle 3 Charging your handheld 3 Setting up your handheld 4 Installing Palm Desktop software 4 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer...... 5 Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh 6 ...Entering data with Graffiti writing 12 Graffiti tips 13 Entering data with Note Pad 13 Entering data with Palm Desktop software 14 Entering data using an external keyboard 14 Importing data 14 Chapter 3: Get to Work...
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... Beaming information 39 Beaming data 40 Beaming applications 40 Receiving beamed information 41 Beaming your business card 41 Beaming Tips 41 Installing add-on applications 42 Installing applications using a Windows computer 42 Installing applications using a Macintosh 44 Resetting your handheld 45 Performing a soft reset 45 Performing a hard reset 46 Page iv Getting Started...
... Beaming information 39 Beaming data 40 Beaming applications 40 Receiving beamed information 41 Beaming your business card 41 Beaming Tips 41 Installing add-on applications 42 Installing applications using a Windows computer 42 Installing applications using a Macintosh 44 Resetting your handheld 45 Performing a soft reset 45 Performing a hard reset 46 Page iv Getting Started...
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...away from the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM to your computer. After you install Palm Desktop software on your computer, please read the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for your expense report s Synchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows ...advanced tasks. Chapter 1 Get Started Palm™ m500 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up your data s Attach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem or portable keyboard s Beam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is close ...
...away from the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM to your computer. After you install Palm Desktop software on your computer, please read the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for your expense report s Synchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows ...advanced tasks. Chapter 1 Get Started Palm™ m500 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up your data s Attach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem or portable keyboard s Beam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is close ...
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... on your handheld is on your handheld on the backlight. Also, perform a HotSync® operation using your new handheld. Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion cards to add additional applications or memory, or to access the onscreen keyboard. This ensures... Get Started IR port Exchange data and applications with your old handheld and cradle before you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with any infrared-enabled Palm OS handheld that's nearby. Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon to scroll down for a few seconds ...
... on your handheld is on your handheld on the backlight. Also, perform a HotSync® operation using your new handheld. Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion cards to add additional applications or memory, or to access the onscreen keyboard. This ensures... Get Started IR port Exchange data and applications with your old handheld and cradle before you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with any infrared-enabled Palm OS handheld that's nearby. Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon to scroll down for a few seconds ...
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...the USB connector into any AC current outlet. Follow the documentation that attaches to the back of the cradle's USB port connector to complete the installation tasks. 1. Shut down because the battery has fully discharged, you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld fits ...a USB connector. Preparing to use it in the cradle for a few easy installation tasks. Plug the AC adapter into a USB port on your Chapter 1 Page 3 Connecting the HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with your...
...the USB connector into any AC current outlet. Follow the documentation that attaches to the back of the cradle's USB port connector to complete the installation tasks. 1. Shut down because the battery has fully discharged, you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld fits ...a USB connector. Preparing to use it in the cradle for a few easy installation tasks. Plug the AC adapter into a USB port on your Chapter 1 Page 3 Connecting the HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with your...
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... Basic Skills tutorial. After you need to create a copy of Palm Desktop software. Tip: To access the Basic Skills tutorial later, tap the Welcome icon in data loss. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld and Palm Desktop software. This is not recommended or supported, and may want...
... Basic Skills tutorial. After you need to create a copy of Palm Desktop software. Tip: To access the Basic Skills tutorial later, tap the Welcome icon in data loss. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld and Palm Desktop software. This is not recommended or supported, and may want...
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...Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. During installation, you may be asked to connect your handheld to your computer. 2. Chapter 1 Page 5 Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button,... choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK. If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to the HotSync cradle. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing Palm Desktop software on...
...Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. During installation, you may be asked to connect your handheld to your computer. 2. Chapter 1 Page 5 Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button,... choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK. If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to the HotSync cradle. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing Palm Desktop software on...
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Installing Palm Desktop software on your old Palm Desktop software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Page 6 Get Started Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. 5. Turn on a Macintosh 1. Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm Desktop software is version 1.0, uninstall your Macintosh.
Installing Palm Desktop software on your old Palm Desktop software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Page 6 Get Started Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. 5. Turn on a Macintosh 1. Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm Desktop software is version 1.0, uninstall your Macintosh.
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... that is complete. Changes you can change users by selecting a name from the cradle, rock it gently forward, then lift. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you make on your handheld from the User list on the HotSync cradle. 2. Tip: To remove your handheld or... window. Wait for a message on the cradle. 3. that the process is , exchanges and updates - Be sure you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Chapter 1 Page 7 When the Users dialog box appears, select the user name you entered when you select the correct user name before ...
... that is complete. Changes you can change users by selecting a name from the cradle, rock it gently forward, then lift. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you make on your handheld from the User list on the HotSync cradle. 2. Tip: To remove your handheld or... window. Wait for a message on the cradle. 3. that the process is , exchanges and updates - Be sure you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Chapter 1 Page 7 When the Users dialog box appears, select the user name you entered when you select the correct user name before ...
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... a universal connector. To prevent debris from the expansion card slot. The expansion card slot releases the card, and your handheld securely. 2. For information about the installation and operation of hardware devices, please refer to lightly push against the top of the card, following the direction indicated by the expansion card icon...
... a universal connector. To prevent debris from the expansion card slot. The expansion card slot releases the card, and your handheld securely. 2. For information about the installation and operation of hardware devices, please refer to lightly push against the top of the card, following the direction indicated by the expansion card icon...
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... handbook file does not open the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM, copy the Palm Desktop.pdf file to install Adobe Acrobat from the Palm Desktop CD-ROM. For more information about using your handheld and the Palm applications that come with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides instructions on performing basic tasks on your...
... handbook file does not open the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM, copy the Palm Desktop.pdf file to install Adobe Acrobat from the Palm Desktop CD-ROM. For more information about using your handheld and the Palm applications that come with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides instructions on performing basic tasks on your...
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... and make the backspace stroke (a line from right to the right of the Graffiti writing area. See "Using Note Pad" in the Graffiti writing area. s Install the Graffiti writing game, Giraffe, to improve accuracy. Think of Note Pad as a virtual "sticky pad" for more permanent place by deleting them away" by...
... and make the backspace stroke (a line from right to the right of the Graffiti writing area. See "Using Note Pad" in the Graffiti writing area. s Install the Graffiti writing game, Giraffe, to improve accuracy. Think of Note Pad as a virtual "sticky pad" for more permanent place by deleting them away" by...
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... the application you want to indicate the transfer is done. Page 40 Get to exchange with business contacts s An application installed in Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad (if installed on the other handheld), or Memo Pad s All records of the category currently displayed in RAM memory or on an ... the receiving handheld. 5. and also has an IR port: s The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad (if installed on the other handheld), or Memo Pad s A special Address Book record you designate as your business card that contains information to Work
... the application you want to indicate the transfer is done. Page 40 Get to exchange with business contacts s An application installed in Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad (if installed on the other handheld), or Memo Pad s All records of the category currently displayed in RAM memory or on an ... the receiving handheld. 5. and also has an IR port: s The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad (if installed on the other handheld), or Memo Pad s A special Address Book record you designate as your business card that contains information to Work
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... applications You can delete them at any file with your Palm Desktop directory on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. To learn about thousands of third-party applications on your user name Click Add to select applications to install Click here to change application destinations Page 42 Get to ...folder on your computer. (If the application is seated in your handheld, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. you want to install into this folder.) 2. Click Install. To find the bonus add-on applications that is compressed, expand it into the Add-on folder in the expansion...
... applications You can delete them at any file with your Palm Desktop directory on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. To learn about thousands of third-party applications on your user name Click Add to select applications to install Click here to change application destinations Page 42 Get to ...folder on your computer. (If the application is seated in your handheld, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. you want to install into this folder.) 2. Click Install. To find the bonus add-on applications that is compressed, expand it into the Add-on folder in the expansion...
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... window. 8. Click to move applications between your handheld and an expansion card. 6. Chapter 3 Page 43 Perform a HotSync operation to install on the Install Tool window, and then use the arrows to move applications between your handheld or an expansion card and then click Open. 4. When ...the Open dialog box appears, select the application(s) you are installing, click Change Destination on your handheld and an expansion card 5. If you need to change the destination of the application you want to...
... window. 8. Click to move applications between your handheld and an expansion card. 6. Chapter 3 Page 43 Perform a HotSync operation to install on the Install Tool window, and then use the arrows to move applications between your handheld or an expansion card and then click Open. 4. When ...the Open dialog box appears, select the application(s) you are installing, click Change Destination on your handheld and an expansion card 5. If you need to change the destination of the application you want to...
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... between your handheld and an expansion card 4. Select the application you want to install Tap Add File 6. Installing applications using a Macintosh 1. Double-click the Hotsync Manager icon in your Palm folder on your user name. 5. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Page 44 Get to List. Select the Add-on folder Select...
... between your handheld and an expansion card 4. Select the application you want to install Tap Add File 6. Installing applications using a Macintosh 1. Double-click the Hotsync Manager icon in your Palm folder on your user name. 5. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Page 44 Get to List. Select the Add-on folder Select...
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...tool, or the tip of your handheld. 9. If you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Handheld Files window, and then use the arrows to gently press the reset button inside the hole on your handheld. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 12. Chapter 3 Page 45 Click OK ...to install the selected application(s) on the back panel of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp...
...tool, or the tip of your handheld. 9. If you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Handheld Files window, and then use the arrows to gently press the reset button inside the hole on your handheld. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 12. Chapter 3 Page 45 Click OK ...to install the selected application(s) on the back panel of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp...
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...Custom. 2. Select the user name that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are marked OK. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. 2. Double-click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the menu. If not, continue to the ... set to Synchronize the Files. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Conduit Settings. 3. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are attempting to check your conduit settings on the taskbar and select View Log from the HotSync menu. 2. Windows. Click the HotSync icon...
...Custom. 2. Select the user name that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are marked OK. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder. 2. Double-click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the menu. If not, continue to the ... set to Synchronize the Files. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Conduit Settings. 3. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are attempting to check your conduit settings on the taskbar and select View Log from the HotSync menu. 2. Windows. Click the HotSync icon...