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... of this software. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, PalmModem, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Liability Palm, Inc. Disclaimer and Limitation of Palm, Inc. Using any damage or loss resulting from http://www.palm.com. To order a HotSync cradle or ... may arise through the use with this handbook. Be sure to the web site: http://www.palm.com. HotSync® Cradle and Adapters and Software Download Available The HotSync® cradle supplied with your computer, you accept the terms of malfunction, dead battery, or ...
... of this software. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, PalmModem, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Liability Palm, Inc. Disclaimer and Limitation of Palm, Inc. Using any damage or loss resulting from http://www.palm.com. To order a HotSync cradle or ... may arise through the use with this handbook. Be sure to the web site: http://www.palm.com. HotSync® Cradle and Adapters and Software Download Available The HotSync® cradle supplied with your computer, you accept the terms of malfunction, dead battery, or ...
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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...
... 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...
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...HotSync operation 184 Returning to cradle HotSync operations 185 Conducting a HotSync operation via modem 186 Preparing your computer 186 Preparing your handheld 189 Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ........ 190 Performing a HotSync operation via a modem 191 Conducting a HotSync... operation via a network 192 Connecting to your company's dial-in server 192 Performing a network HotSync...Pen preferences 201 HotSync buttons preferences 202...and TCP/IP software 209 Selecting a...
...HotSync operation 184 Returning to cradle HotSync operations 185 Conducting a HotSync operation via modem 186 Preparing your computer 186 Preparing your handheld 189 Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ........ 190 Performing a HotSync operation via a modem 191 Conducting a HotSync... operation via a network 192 Connecting to your company's dial-in server 192 Performing a network HotSync...Pen preferences 201 HotSync buttons preferences 202...and TCP/IP software 209 Selecting a...
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... 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 247 Technical support 248 Appendix C: Creating a Custom Expense...
... 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 247 Technical support 248 Appendix C: Creating a Custom Expense...
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... always have a copy s Insert MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add additional software or memory, or to back up your data s Attach and use HotSync® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ Desktop software. Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your... 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 a Palm m500 series handheld?
... always have a copy s Insert MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add additional software or memory, or to back up your data s Attach and use HotSync® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ Desktop software. Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Handheld This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your... 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 a Palm m500 series handheld?
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... 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 ... Infrared communication device s Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards (sold separately) s HotSync Cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations without your computer system must meet the following requirements: Minimum requirements: Windows s IBM-compatible Pentium-class ...
... 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 ... Infrared communication device s Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards (sold separately) s HotSync Cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations without your computer system must meet the following requirements: Minimum requirements: Windows s IBM-compatible Pentium-class ...
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...Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm m500 series handheld to your computer. This ensures all data on your desktop computer. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in this chapter for details. s Connect the HotSync cradle that comes with your Palm... and computer using HotSync technology. See "Connecting the HotSync cradle" later in turn connects to the back of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new Palm Desktop software. s (If ...
...Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm m500 series handheld to your computer. This ensures all data on your desktop computer. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in this chapter for details. s Connect the HotSync cradle that comes with your Palm... and computer using HotSync technology. See "Connecting the HotSync cradle" later in turn connects to the back of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new Palm Desktop software. s (If ...
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... on your handheld, so you synchronize. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up all your... data is always safe and up the data stored on your handheld with your Palm Desktop software. With Palm Desktop software, you can view, enter, and modify any printer. However, when you use it with HotSync...
... on your handheld, so you synchronize. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data. Palm™ Desktop software Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up all your... data is always safe and up the data stored on your handheld with your Palm Desktop software. With Palm Desktop software, you can view, enter, and modify any printer. However, when you use it with HotSync...
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... and connect the HotSync cradle to decompress the files. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in their proper locations and to it. Do the following instructions guide you may be asked to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the...
... and connect the HotSync cradle to decompress the files. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in their proper locations and to it. Do the following instructions guide you may be asked to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the...
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...as Microsoft Outlook, you must install it in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of conduit software for Microsoft Outlook is included on a Macintosh computer: 1. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Double-click the Installer icon to your...on your Macintosh's CD-ROM drive. 3. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Turn on the availability of Palm Desktop software to begin the installation procedure. 5. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 2. however you still ...
...as Microsoft Outlook, you must install it in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of conduit software for Microsoft Outlook is included on a Macintosh computer: 1. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. Double-click the Installer icon to your...on your Macintosh's CD-ROM drive. 3. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Turn on the availability of Palm Desktop software to begin the installation procedure. 5. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 2. however you still ...
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...them. For details on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in Chapter 5 for more information and instructions. After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to use the computer keyboard...software. Note Pad The Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a quick note in your own handwriting directly on your computer, you can import data stored in computer applications such as a virtual "sticky pad" for short notes. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS...
...them. For details on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. See "Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations" in Chapter 5 for more information and instructions. After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to use the computer keyboard...software. Note Pad The Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a quick note in your own handwriting directly on your computer, you can import data stored in computer applications such as a virtual "sticky pad" for short notes. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS...
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... Note Pad application button your computer, refer to enter information. Tap "abc" to open the numeric keyboard. After you use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to learn different applications. When you finish, tap Done to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap "123" to...screen. 3. on the handheld screen in your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in Chapter 5 for more information on entering data on your computer keyboard If you can then perform a HotSync® operation to enter text and numbers. Using Note Pad In addition ...
... Note Pad application button your computer, refer to enter information. Tap "abc" to open the numeric keyboard. After you use Palm™ Desktop software or any time to learn different applications. When you finish, tap Done to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap "123" to...screen. 3. on the handheld screen in your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop software and in Chapter 5 for more information on entering data on your computer keyboard If you can then perform a HotSync® operation to enter text and numbers. Using Note Pad In addition ...
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... tab and select any of the following options: HotSync Enabled/ Disabled Enable HotSync software at system startup Show more troubleshooting information in the log that is enabled whenever you start your Macintosh. Includes more detail in the Palm folder. 2. By default, the serial port monitor is generated when you start your computer. Page 174...
... tab and select any of the following options: HotSync Enabled/ Disabled Enable HotSync software at system startup Show more troubleshooting information in the log that is enabled whenever you start your Macintosh. Includes more detail in the Palm folder. 2. By default, the serial port monitor is generated when you start your computer. Page 174...
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...Setup (continued) s Port. Activates the modem's speaker. Note: You can set both setups prevents you from using the HotSync cradle or a modem. Select the USB, modem or printer port where you are having trouble connecting, turn on this option..., or AppleTalk networking. 4. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to incoming calls. If you connected the modem cable. However, choosing both Local and Modem settings and prepare your Macintosh is responding to communicate with the modem. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. s Modem Speaker. Chapter 7 Page ...
...Setup (continued) s Port. Activates the modem's speaker. Note: You can set both setups prevents you from using the HotSync cradle or a modem. Select the USB, modem or printer port where you are having trouble connecting, turn on this option..., or AppleTalk networking. 4. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses to incoming calls. If you connected the modem cable. However, choosing both Local and Modem settings and prepare your Macintosh is responding to communicate with the modem. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. s Modem Speaker. Chapter 7 Page ...
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... After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, it is easy to a PC/Handheld. 4. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to perform the actual operation. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu. 6. Position...
... After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, it is easy to a PC/Handheld. 4. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to perform the actual operation. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu. 6. Position...
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... on a Windows computer: 1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. Under Local Setup, select the port where your Macintosh. 2. Now, the next time you can continue using the cradle for HotSync operations. 2. Note: If your cradle is not already checked. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Use the following instructions to return...
... on a Windows computer: 1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. Under Local Setup, select the port where your Macintosh. 2. Now, the next time you can continue using the cradle for HotSync operations. 2. Note: If your cradle is not already checked. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Use the following instructions to return...
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...modem. If you connected the modem cable. Confirm that serial port. Under Check for a modem HotSync operation: 1. Modem Speaker Activates the modem's speaker. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Note: Make sure the Macintosh is responding to your modem does not appear on that...or choose Custom to communicate with your Macintosh. Adjust the following options as needed. Page 188 Advanced HotSync® Operations Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. Modem Identifies the type of modem connected to your modem to avoid conflicts with the ...
...modem. If you connected the modem cable. Confirm that serial port. Under Check for a modem HotSync operation: 1. Modem Speaker Activates the modem's speaker. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Note: Make sure the Macintosh is responding to your modem does not appear on that...or choose Custom to communicate with your Macintosh. Adjust the following options as needed. Page 188 Advanced HotSync® Operations Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. 3. Modem Identifies the type of modem connected to your modem to avoid conflicts with the ...
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...running , close it, and restart it is running . On a Macintosh, try each step in turn : s Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled on the HotSync Controls tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s Make sure you selected Local USB or Local Serial, as America Online, CompuServe, or WinFax, that the ...Local Setup port matches the port where your HotSync cradle is connected. s If you selected Local on the Serial Port Settings tab in the HotSync software settings window, and that uses the serial port you are using the serial cradle, make ...
...running , close it, and restart it is running . On a Macintosh, try each step in turn : s Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled on the HotSync Controls tab in the HotSync Software Setup window. s Make sure you selected Local USB or Local Serial, as America Online, CompuServe, or WinFax, that the ...Local Setup port matches the port where your HotSync cradle is connected. s If you selected Local on the Serial Port Settings tab in the HotSync software settings window, and that uses the serial port you are using the serial cradle, make ...
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... tried to select a different Modem type or enter a Custom setup string on the Serial Port Settings tab. s You may need to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) s Make sure you are not running another program, such as WinFax, CompuServe, or America Online that... modem resets before you selected in the Serial Port Settings tab. Appendix B Page 243 s Make sureyour modem resets before you selected in the HotSync Software Setup window. Most modems have a setup string that uses the serial port you try again. (Turn off your modem.
... tried to select a different Modem type or enter a Custom setup string on the Serial Port Settings tab. s You may need to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) s Make sure you are not running another program, such as WinFax, CompuServe, or America Online that... modem resets before you selected in the Serial Port Settings tab. Appendix B Page 243 s Make sureyour modem resets before you selected in the HotSync Software Setup window. Most modems have a setup string that uses the serial port you try again. (Turn off your modem.
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... internal battery. Page 244 Frequently Asked Questions s Check the batteries in the Extensions folder inside the System Folder. See "IR HotSync operations" in Chapter 7 for local operations is set to do not work after you selected the Disable call waiting option under ...receive a low battery warning. s IR HotSync operations do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) s If the telephone line you are using is set to Infrared Port. Next, open the HotSync Software Setup window and be sure the HotSync application is not noisy, which can ...
... internal battery. Page 244 Frequently Asked Questions s Check the batteries in the Extensions folder inside the System Folder. See "IR HotSync operations" in Chapter 7 for local operations is set to do not work after you selected the Disable call waiting option under ...receive a low battery warning. s IR HotSync operations do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) s If the telephone line you are using is set to Infrared Port. Next, open the HotSync Software Setup window and be sure the HotSync application is not noisy, which can ...