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... (for any damage or loss caused by third parties which may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this software. Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on other media to make backup copies of this handbook. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility ...software from the use of their respective owners. Other product and brand names may arise through the use with Windows computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. Palm, Inc. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii Using any damage or loss resulting from http://www.palm.com. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS...
... (for any damage or loss caused by third parties which may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this software. Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on other media to make backup copies of this handbook. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility ...software from the use of their respective owners. Other product and brand names may arise through the use with Windows computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. Palm, Inc. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii Using any damage or loss resulting from http://www.palm.com. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS...
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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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...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 close by hearing a sound, seeing an LED blink, or feeling your handheld vibrate s View, edit, and compose email on the... run s Track expenses for how 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 always have a copy s Insert MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add additional...
...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 close by hearing a sound, seeing an LED blink, or feeling your handheld vibrate s View, edit, and compose email on the... run s Track expenses for how 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 always have a copy s Insert MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add additional...
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...4 Introduction to Your Handheld for best results, use High Color:16 bit) s CD-ROM 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) s One USB port or ...
...4 Introduction to Your Handheld for best results, use High Color:16 bit) s CD-ROM 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) s One USB port or ...
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... software" later in this chapter for details. This allows you to recharge your handheld as well as a modem, to the wall current. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you begin using ...your handheld. s Perform a HotSync operation. To upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in this chapter for details. Preparing to your Palm m500 series handheld. Some tasks are specifically for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm Desktop software...
... software" later in this chapter for details. This allows you to recharge your handheld as well as a modem, to the wall current. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you begin using ...your handheld. s Perform a HotSync operation. To upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in this chapter for details. Preparing to your Palm m500 series handheld. Some tasks are specifically for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm Desktop software...
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... your handheld and the builtin HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your Palm Desktop software. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can view..., enter, and modify any printer. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in Chapter 5 for more information. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up the data stored on your handheld...
... your handheld and the builtin HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your Palm Desktop software. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can view..., enter, and modify any printer. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in Chapter 5 for more information. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up the data stored on your handheld...
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... not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. 4. Installing Palm Desktop software The following before installing: s Turn off your computer's hard disk. To install Palm Desktop software on your handheld on the Palm Desktop software CD-Rom. To ensure...
... not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. 4. Installing Palm Desktop software The following before installing: s Turn off your computer's hard disk. To install Palm Desktop software on your handheld on the Palm Desktop software CD-Rom. To ensure...
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... to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook, you use, contact the vendor of Palm Desktop software to the Palm Desktop software. however you synchronize the data between your handheld and your PIM or visit the web site http://www... the installation. Page 14 Introduction to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of your PIM. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 2. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); For information on the availability of conduit...
... to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook, you use, contact the vendor of Palm Desktop software to the Palm Desktop software. however you synchronize the data between your handheld and your PIM or visit the web site http://www... the installation. Page 14 Introduction to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of your PIM. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 2. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); For information on the availability of conduit...
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...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. Note: Command mode is only active for a... short time, so you must tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to the universal connector s Beaming data from another Palm OS...
...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. Note: Command mode is only active for a... short time, so you must tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to the universal connector s Beaming data from another Palm OS...
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Graffiti writing Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as letters or numbers. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for installation instructions. This section explains how to open Memo Pad: 1. Tap New. Chapter 1 ... Memo Pad application is ideal for entering text and numbers. Tap the Memo Pad icon . 3. 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 practicing Graffiti writing...
Graffiti writing Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as letters or numbers. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for installation instructions. This section explains how to open Memo Pad: 1. Tap New. Chapter 1 ... Memo Pad application is ideal for entering text and numbers. Tap the Memo Pad icon . 3. 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 practicing Graffiti writing...
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...Introduction to Your Handheld For details on entering information in Palm Desktop software, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you can import it into Palm Desktop software. Importing data If you already have installed to use the... is in your own handwriting directly on your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. Using Palm Desktop software If you have new records you can import data stored in Chapter 5 for short notes. See "Exchanging and updating data...
...Introduction to Your Handheld For details on entering information in Palm Desktop software, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software or the PIM you can import it into Palm Desktop software. Importing data If you already have installed to use the... is in your own handwriting directly on your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. Using Palm Desktop software If you have new records you can import data stored in Chapter 5 for short notes. See "Exchanging and updating data...
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... Your Handheld You can switch among the three dialogs at any supported PIM to synchronize the information on your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in most PIMs, so you use Note Pad: 1. You can then perform a HotSync® operation to enter information. See... and numbers. Note: The onscreen keyboard also includes a dialog box for international characters. To use Note Pad, you can use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to enter the exact text you can enter data on your handheld using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you...
... Your Handheld You can switch among the three dialogs at any supported PIM to synchronize the information on your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in most PIMs, so you use Note Pad: 1. You can then perform a HotSync® operation to enter information. See... and numbers. Note: The onscreen keyboard also includes a dialog box for international characters. To use Note Pad, you can use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to enter the exact text you can enter data on your handheld using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you...
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...file also exist in the application. Importing data from a Windows computer Palm Desktop software can import data in the following : Select All in manually. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS® handheld or to your handheld. Chapter 2 Page 39 If ...it in the Category box. If you can only be used with category names, do not exist, create them now; online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from a Windows computer: 1. Click...
...file also exist in the application. Importing data from a Windows computer Palm Desktop software can import data in the following : Select All in manually. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS® handheld or to your handheld. Chapter 2 Page 39 If ...it in the Category box. If you can only be used with category names, do not exist, create them now; online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from a Windows computer: 1. Click...
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...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 of the following applications when you want to step 10. See Palm Desktop online Help for that they are...TouchBase Pro (text file) Page 40 Entering Data in the application. 10. 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...
...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 of the following applications when you want to step 10. See Palm Desktop online Help for that they are...TouchBase Pro (text file) Page 40 Entering Data in the application. 10. 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...
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From the File menu, choose Import. 3. See Palm Desktop online Help for the cursor to change the order of the fields you do not want to a new location. 6. If you want to change ... a field, wait for more information on importing and exporting data. Chapter 2 Page 41 Select the file you want to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. Open Palm Desktop software. 2.
From the File menu, choose Import. 3. See Palm Desktop online Help for the cursor to change the order of the fields you do not want to a new location. 6. If you want to change ... a field, wait for more information on importing and exporting data. Chapter 2 Page 41 Select the file you want to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation. Open Palm Desktop software. 2.
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...it into the add-on folder in the expansion card slot, such as games and other software. To learn more about these applications, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. To install add-on software on your desktop. 3. Click Install. Installing add-on applications Your handheld comes with a ...applications This section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld or on an expansion card, and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. You can delete them at any file with the Date Book, Address...
...it into the add-on folder in the expansion card slot, such as games and other software. To learn more about these applications, go to the web site: http://www.palm.com. To install add-on software on your desktop. 3. Click Install. Installing add-on applications Your handheld comes with a ...applications This section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld or on an expansion card, and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any time. You can delete them at any file with the Date Book, Address...
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...Change Destination window. 10. This can happen if the file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you perform a HotSync operation did not install. Expansion cards may hold applications that uses these files at ...in Chapter 5 for your handheld using a Macintosh: 1. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in the Palm folder. 3. handheld and an expansion card. 9. In order for details. To install add-on software on folder in the list after you need to install the selected application(s).
...Change Destination window. 10. This can happen if the file type was not recognized during the HotSync operation. Note: If the software you download is compressed, you perform a HotSync operation did not install. Expansion cards may hold applications that uses these files at ...in Chapter 5 for your handheld using a Macintosh: 1. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in the Palm folder. 3. handheld and an expansion card. 9. In order for details. To install add-on software on folder in the list after you need to install the selected application(s).