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Copyright Copyright © 2000 Palm, Inc. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of their respective owners. Other product and brand names may arise through the use of ...ROM disc. Be sure to protect against data loss. Agency Compliance Information Product regulatory and compliance information can download the Palm Desktop software from the use with Windows computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. or its subsidiaries. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss...
Copyright Copyright © 2000 Palm, Inc. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of their respective owners. Other product and brand names may arise through the use of ...ROM disc. Be sure to protect against data loss. Agency Compliance Information Product regulatory and compliance information can download the Palm Desktop software from the use with Windows computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. or its subsidiaries. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss...
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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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... 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 with...
... 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 with...
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... up 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 or Macintosh computer so you always have... a copy s Insert Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards to add additional software or memory, or to another Palm OS...
... up 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 or Macintosh computer so you always have... a copy s Insert Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards to add additional software or memory, or to another Palm OS...
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... your handheld Just place your handheld in the cradle for two hours for an initial charge before you use your handheld Before you begin using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you lose the data on your computer. 3. Then place it . Shut down because the battery has fully discharged..., you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you must complete a few minutes each day to recharge the ...
... your handheld Just place your handheld in the cradle for two hours for an initial charge before you use your handheld Before you begin using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you lose the data on your computer. 3. Then place it . Shut down because the battery has fully discharged..., you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you must complete a few minutes each day to recharge the ...
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... the drive letter assigned to the HotSync cradle. During installation, you may be asked to connect your handheld to your computer. 2. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Chapter 1 Page 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Exit any open programs, including... those that run automatically at startup (such as Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. Turn on a Windows computer 1. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button, choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK.
... the drive letter assigned to the HotSync cradle. During installation, you may be asked to connect your handheld to your computer. 2. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Chapter 1 Page 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Exit any open programs, including... those that run automatically at startup (such as Microsoft Office) and virus-scanning software. 3. Turn on a Windows computer 1. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button, choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK.
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Press the HotSync button ™ on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you make on the HotSync cradle. 2. When the Users dialog box appears, select the user name you entered ... software. Note: Your user name serves as the connection between your handheld from the User list on the cradle. 3. Be sure you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation The HotSync process automatically synchronizes - Changes you can change users by selecting a name from the ...
Press the HotSync button ™ on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. If you're sharing Palm Desktop software with another handheld user, you make on the HotSync cradle. 2. When the Users dialog box appears, select the user name you entered ... software. Note: Your user name serves as the connection between your handheld from the User list on the cradle. 3. Be sure you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation The HotSync process automatically synchronizes - Changes you can change users by selecting a name from the ...
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... the Acroread folder and then double-click the ar405eng.exe file. For more information about using Palm Desktop Software, see the following : s The Windows tutorial for Palm Desktop software, Quick Tour. To access the online help for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your Macintosh, and then double-click the file. Open...
... the Acroread folder and then double-click the ar405eng.exe file. For more information about using Palm Desktop Software, see the following : s The Windows tutorial for Palm Desktop software, Quick Tour. To access the online help for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your Macintosh, and then double-click the file. Open...
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...enter or import information. 1. See the documentation that comes with Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software enables you want to import data from your desktop. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in computer applications such as ...need to your handheld. This accessory is very helpful if you have data in Palm Desktop software for details. Enter the information in the Palm folder. 2. Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Launch the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld without entering...
...enter or import information. 1. See the documentation that comes with Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software enables you want to import data from your desktop. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in computer applications such as ...need to your handheld. This accessory is very helpful if you have data in Palm Desktop software for details. Enter the information in the Palm folder. 2. Open Palm Desktop software: Windows. Launch the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld without entering...
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...software. 5. See "Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation" in the Palm Desktop window. Click the Note Pad icon in Chapter 1 for details. 2. Tap New. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. 4. Perform another HotSync operation to transfer the information to store information ...To Do List. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Macintosh. Chapter 3 Tap New Page 27 Macintosh. Double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder. 3. Using Memo Pad Memo Pad provides a place to your desktop. Each memo can store is called a "memo." Tap the Memo ...
...software. 5. See "Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation" in the Palm Desktop window. Click the Note Pad icon in Chapter 1 for details. 2. Tap New. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder. 4. Perform another HotSync operation to transfer the information to store information ...To Do List. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Macintosh. Chapter 3 Tap New Page 27 Macintosh. Double-click the Note Pad icon in the Palm folder. 3. Using Memo Pad Memo Pad provides a place to your desktop. Each memo can store is called a "memo." Tap the Memo ...
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...them , and the date they were received. Viewing e-mail items The Message list displays a list of your Windows desktop E-Mail application. E-mail items you must set up Palm™ Desktop software for details. Using Mail Mail lets you manage the e-mail that you send and receive ...appear in bold. 1. Previously read have a check next to , compose, and delete e-mail on your desktop computer. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for use with your incoming e-mail items, who sent them . Tap the Applications icon . 2. but to send or receive e-mail,...
...them , and the date they were received. Viewing e-mail items The Message list displays a list of your Windows desktop E-Mail application. E-mail items you must set up Palm™ Desktop software for details. Using Mail Mail lets you manage the e-mail that you send and receive ...appear in bold. 1. Previously read have a check next to , compose, and delete e-mail on your desktop computer. See the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for use with your incoming e-mail items, who sent them . Tap the Applications icon . 2. but to send or receive e-mail,...
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... Page 42 Get to beam the current entry. Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. Click here to select your handheld resides in the expansion card slot during a HotSync... Installing add-on applications You can delete them at any file with your handheld, go to install into this folder.) 2. Installing applications using a Windows computer 1. Copy or download the application you can install a variety of other addon applications, go to the Add-on folder on your computer....
... Page 42 Get to beam the current entry. Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. Click here to select your handheld resides in the expansion card slot during a HotSync... Installing add-on applications You can delete them at any file with your handheld, go to install into this folder.) 2. Installing applications using a Windows computer 1. Copy or download the application you can install a variety of other addon applications, go to the Add-on folder on your computer....
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When the Open dialog box appears, select the application(s) you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Tool window, and then use the arrows to install on your handheld and an expansion card. 6. Click OK to install the selected application(s). Chapter ...3 Page 43 4. Perform a HotSync operation to close the Install Tool window. 8. Click Done to move applications between your handheld and an expansion card 5. If you need to change the destination of the application you ...
When the Open dialog box appears, select the application(s) you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Tool window, and then use the arrows to install on your handheld and an expansion card. 6. Click OK to install the selected application(s). Chapter ...3 Page 43 4. Perform a HotSync operation to close the Install Tool window. 8. Click Done to move applications between your handheld and an expansion card 5. If you need to change the destination of the application you ...
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... your handheld If your handheld does not respond to buttons or tapping the screen, you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Handheld Files window, and then use the arrows to move applications between your handheld running again. s Use the reset tip tool, or the tip of an unfolded paper... and an expansion card 10. Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your handheld to change the destination of your handheld. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 12. Click to close the Change Destination...
... your handheld If your handheld does not respond to buttons or tapping the screen, you are installing, click Change Destination on the Install Handheld Files window, and then use the arrows to move applications between your handheld running again. s Use the reset tip tool, or the tip of an unfolded paper... and an expansion card 10. Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your handheld to change the destination of your handheld. Close the Install Handheld Files window. 12. Click to close the Change Destination...
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On the Windows desktop, double-click the Palm Desktop icon, click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and make sure they are using a serial cradle) is checked on the menu. Macintosh. Troubleshooting communication ... HotSync Manager is properly attached. 4. Continue if you may also hear the HotSync tones on the back of your handheld and computer are not communicating. Windows. See "Troubleshooting communication problems" later in this chapter. Press the HotSync button on the HotSync cradle. Perform a HotSync operation. Confirm that your handheld and computer...
On the Windows desktop, double-click the Palm Desktop icon, click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and make sure they are using a serial cradle) is checked on the menu. Macintosh. Troubleshooting communication ... HotSync Manager is properly attached. 4. Continue if you may also hear the HotSync tones on the back of your handheld and computer are not communicating. Windows. See "Troubleshooting communication problems" later in this chapter. Press the HotSync button on the HotSync cradle. Perform a HotSync operation. Confirm that your handheld and computer...
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...select Cradle Connection from the pick list below the HotSync icon. 4. Tap the HotSync icon to synchronize with applications other than the Palm™ Desktop software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc.) using for the HotSync cradle shows an exclamation point, you 're ... perform a HotSync operation. Make sure you are using a third-party conduit, please consult the documentation that was provided with that came with your Windows computer settings: 1. Chapter 4 Page 49 Check your desktop configuration: 1. Check your Macintosh settings: 1. Check the HotSync log: 1. Continue if ...
...select Cradle Connection from the pick list below the HotSync icon. 4. Tap the HotSync icon to synchronize with applications other than the Palm™ Desktop software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc.) using for the HotSync cradle shows an exclamation point, you 're ... perform a HotSync operation. Make sure you are using a third-party conduit, please consult the documentation that was provided with that came with your Windows computer settings: 1. Chapter 4 Page 49 Check your desktop configuration: 1. Check your Macintosh settings: 1. Check the HotSync log: 1. Continue if ...
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... Select the user name that matches the handheld you are attempting to Synchronize the Files. Ensure that all applications are set to synchronize. 4. Windows. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are attempting to Synchronize the Files. Ensure that matches the handheld you are set...Questions Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select View Log from the HotSync menu. 2. Double-click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the menu. Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select Custom. 2. Select the user name ...
... Select the user name that matches the handheld you are attempting to Synchronize the Files. Ensure that all applications are set to synchronize. 4. Windows. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install) are attempting to Synchronize the Files. Ensure that matches the handheld you are set...Questions Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select View Log from the HotSync menu. 2. Double-click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the menu. Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select Custom. 2. Select the user name ...