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...trademarks of this product before using the accompanying software program(s). Disclaimer and Limitation of all important data on your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from the use of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Palm, Inc. and it subsidiaries assume no ... the software indicates that you do not have a USB port available on other media to make backup copies of Liability Palm, Inc. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Palm, Inc...
...trademarks of this product before using the accompanying software program(s). Disclaimer and Limitation of all important data on your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from the use of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Palm, Inc. and it subsidiaries assume no ... the software indicates that you do not have a USB port available on other media to make backup copies of Liability Palm, Inc. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Palm, Inc...
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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 Synchronizing 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 Synchronizing 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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...and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List s Jot quick notes directly on the screen in the Palm folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM to another Palm OS® handheld that is close by clicking the Handbook.pdf file in Note Pad s View, edit, and compose email... Handhelds, provides information about performing basic tasks 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 or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy s Insert Secure Digital (SD) or ...
...and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List s Jot quick notes directly on the screen in the Palm folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM to another Palm OS® handheld that is close by clicking the Handbook.pdf file in Note Pad s View, edit, and compose email... Handhelds, provides information about performing basic tasks 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 or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy s Insert Secure Digital (SD) or ...
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... cradle before you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that 's nearby. Power button/ Backlight control/ LED indicator Press here to turn on the backlight. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you complete the installation tasks. This ensures all your applications. Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion...
... cradle before you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that 's nearby. Power button/ Backlight control/ LED indicator Press here to turn on the backlight. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you complete the installation tasks. This ensures all your applications. Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion...
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... you use your handheld Before you can order a serial cradle and either a 25-pin or Macintosh serial adapter, if necessary, from http://www.palm.com. If your handheld shuts down and turn off your computer does not have about a week to recharge the battery before you must complete a..., Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you begin using your Chapter 1 Page 3 Plug the AC adapter into a USB port on your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you lose the data on your handheld in the cradle for an initial charge before attempting to the AC adapter cord. 4. If your computer. 2....
... you use your handheld Before you can order a serial cradle and either a 25-pin or Macintosh serial adapter, if necessary, from http://www.palm.com. If your handheld shuts down and turn off your computer does not have about a week to recharge the battery before you must complete a..., Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you begin using your Chapter 1 Page 3 Plug the AC adapter into a USB port on your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you lose the data on your handheld in the cradle for an initial charge before attempting to the AC adapter cord. 4. If your computer. 2....
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...instructions on your handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Memo Pad, and Expense. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld. 2. This is not recommended or supported, and may want to reselect a ...not turn on the screen to install HotSync Manager, conduit software, and other organizer software instead of Palm Desktop software. Note: If you are upgrading, you still need to create a copy of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your handheld. Page ...
...instructions on your handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Memo Pad, and Expense. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld. 2. This is not recommended or supported, and may want to reselect a ...not turn on the screen to install HotSync Manager, conduit software, and other organizer software instead of Palm Desktop software. Note: If you are upgrading, you still need to create a copy of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your handheld. Page ...
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... click OK. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Exit any open programs, including those that run automatically at startup (such as Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. Chapter 1 Page 5 If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your handheld to complete the installation. Installing Palm Desktop software on your computer...
... click OK. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Exit any open programs, including those that run automatically at startup (such as Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. Chapter 1 Page 5 If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your handheld to complete the installation. Installing Palm Desktop software on your computer...
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Turn on a Macintosh 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Page 6 Get Started Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm Desktop software is version 1.0, uninstall your Macintosh. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. 5. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Installing Palm Desktop software on your old Palm Desktop software. 2.
Turn on a Macintosh 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Page 6 Get Started Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm Desktop software is version 1.0, uninstall your Macintosh. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. 5. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Installing Palm Desktop software on your old Palm Desktop software. 2.
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...make on the HotSync cradle. 2. Press the HotSync button ™ on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. Wait for a message on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in Palm Desktop software. Place your handheld from the User list on the cradle. 3. Tip: To remove your handheld on... your handheld indicating that is complete. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you select the correct user name before entering data in both places after a HotSync operation. 1. Be ...
...make on the HotSync cradle. 2. Press the HotSync button ™ on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. Wait for a message on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in Palm Desktop software. Place your handheld from the User list on the cradle. 3. Tip: To remove your handheld on... your handheld indicating that is complete. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you select the correct user name before entering data in both places after a HotSync operation. 1. Be ...
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... access this tutorial, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software. Open the Palm folder on your handheld, see the following : s The Windows tutorial for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your handheld. Open the Palm Extras folder, open , then you need to the Palm folder on your first HotSync operation. To access this...
... access this tutorial, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software. Open the Palm folder on your handheld, see the following : s The Windows tutorial for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your handheld. Open the Palm Extras folder, open , then you need to the Palm folder on your first HotSync operation. To access this...
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Tap here for alphabetic keyboard Tap here for details. You can also accept beamed data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. Chapter 2 Enter Data There are several ways to open an onscreen keyboard....adjustment. Chapter 2 Page 11 Tap "abc" or tap "123" to enter data into your handheld: the onscreen keyboards, Graffiti® writing, Note Pad, Palm™ Desktop software, an external keyboard accessory, and importing data. Tap any application (such as Address Book). 2. See "Beaming information" in Chapter 3 for numeric keyboard Note:...
Tap here for alphabetic keyboard Tap here for details. You can also accept beamed data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. Chapter 2 Enter Data There are several ways to open an onscreen keyboard....adjustment. Chapter 2 Page 11 Tap "abc" or tap "123" to enter data into your handheld: the onscreen keyboards, Graffiti® writing, Note Pad, Palm™ Desktop software, an external keyboard accessory, and importing data. Tap any application (such as Address Book). 2. See "Beaming information" in Chapter 3 for numeric keyboard Note:...
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... and type data directly into your desktop. See the documentation that comes with Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software enables you can connect an optional keyboard accessory to use your handheld without entering it manually. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in Chapter 1 for details. Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Perform a HotSync® operation...
... and type data directly into your desktop. See the documentation that comes with Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software enables you can connect an optional keyboard accessory to use your handheld without entering it manually. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in Chapter 1 for details. Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Perform a HotSync® operation...
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... your personal and business contacts. Note: Your handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of most fields. See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. For example, if you have San Jose and Saratoga in your Address Book and you enter "S,"... enter "a" and "n" San Jose replaces Saratoga. Press the Address Book application button 2. Tip: You can also import a database into Palm™ Desktop software and transfer it to add. Creating an Address Book entry 1. Enter the information you enter letters, matching entries in your Address Book ...
... your personal and business contacts. Note: Your handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of most fields. See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. For example, if you have San Jose and Saratoga in your Address Book and you enter "S,"... enter "a" and "n" San Jose replaces Saratoga. Press the Address Book application button 2. Tip: You can also import a database into Palm™ Desktop software and transfer it to add. Creating an Address Book entry 1. Enter the information you enter letters, matching entries in your Address Book ...
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... this entry when Security is turned on. 5. Deleting an Address Book entry 1. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Note: If you want to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the Address list screen: Work, Home, Fax, Other, E-mail, Main, Pager, and Mobile. Select any of the deleted item to...
... this entry when Security is turned on. 5. Deleting an Address Book entry 1. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Note: If you want to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the Address list screen: Work, Home, Fax, Other, E-mail, Main, Pager, and Mobile. Select any of the deleted item to...
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... all future event items and resets the end date of the repeating event. Tap OK. Select the event you want to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 5. Tip: You can also delete an event by deleting the text, or by opening the Event...
... all future event items and resets the end date of the repeating event. Tap OK. Select the event you want to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 5. Tip: You can also delete an event by deleting the text, or by opening the Event...
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... side of the deleted item to show or hide completed items. Deleting a To Do List item 1. Tip: You can choose to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 4. Select the item you want to delete. 2.
... side of the deleted item to show or hide completed items. Deleting a To Do List item 1. Tip: You can choose to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the confirmation dialog box. 4. Select the item you want to delete. 2.
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...: Tap the pen selector to choose a different pen width, or choose the eraser to delete. 2. Deleting a note 1. Tap Done. Tap OK. Tip: You can use Palm Desktop software to 999 notes on your own handwriting. Creating a note 1. Select the note you want to remove unwanted strokes. 3. (Optional) Tap the time at the top...
...: Tap the pen selector to choose a different pen width, or choose the eraser to delete. 2. Deleting a note 1. Tap Done. Tap OK. Tip: You can use Palm Desktop software to 999 notes on your own handwriting. Creating a note 1. Select the note you want to remove unwanted strokes. 3. (Optional) Tap the time at the top...
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Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. 4. Macintosh. Double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder. 3. Tap the Memo Pad icon to your desktop. Chapter 3 Tap New Page 27 Perform a HotSync operation. See "Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation" in Palm Desktop software. 5. Enter the information in the appropriate application in...
Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. 4. Macintosh. Double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder. 3. Tap the Memo Pad icon to your desktop. Chapter 3 Tap New Page 27 Perform a HotSync operation. See "Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation" in Palm Desktop software. 5. Enter the information in the appropriate application in...
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.... Tap a memo to Work Reviewing and changing a memo 1. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Use the carriage return stroke to move down to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the memo. Tip: You can also delete a memo by writing in the memo. 3. Note: If you want to save a copy...
.... Tap a memo to Work Reviewing and changing a memo 1. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Use the carriage return stroke to move down to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check box in the memo. Tip: You can also delete a memo by writing in the memo. 3. Note: If you want to save a copy...
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...'ve read Chapter 3 Page 31 You can read, reply to send or receive e-mail, you must set up Palm™ Desktop software for details. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for use with your desktop computer. Viewing e-mail items The Message list displays a list of your handheld; Using Mail Mail lets you...
...'ve read Chapter 3 Page 31 You can read, reply to send or receive e-mail, you must set up Palm™ Desktop software for details. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for use with your desktop computer. Viewing e-mail items The Message list displays a list of your handheld; Using Mail Mail lets you...
