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... Selecting applications 43 Switching between applications 43 Categorizing 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... 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
... Selecting applications 43 Switching between applications 43 Categorizing 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... 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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... 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 247...
... 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 247...
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...(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 ... MB available hard disk space s VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color video display; System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your cradle (sold separately) s 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with either a USB or serial connector) Page 4 Introduction...
...(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 ... MB available hard disk space s VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color video display; System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your cradle (sold separately) s 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with either a USB or serial connector) Page 4 Introduction...
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...and Palm Desktop software, you must install the version of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new handheld. s Charge the battery in your old handheld and cradle. This step is on your handheld is optional. s Install the Palm Desktop software that ... sections. If you do this chapter for details. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you to create a copy of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new Palm Desktop software. s (If upgrading) You may want to recharge your handheld as...
...and Palm Desktop software, you must install the version of your old Palm Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your new handheld. s Charge the battery in your old handheld and cradle. This step is on your handheld is optional. s Install the Palm Desktop software that ... sections. If you do this chapter for details. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you to create a copy of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new Palm Desktop software. s (If upgrading) You may want to recharge your handheld as...
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... must use the installer to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on the cradle. To install Palm Desktop software on your computer. 2. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions or refer to complete the installation. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into...
... must use the installer to place the files in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User's Guide on the cradle. To install Palm Desktop software on your computer. 2. To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print these instructions or refer to complete the installation. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into...
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...such as Microsoft Outlook, you must install it in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your Macintosh. 2. For ...software for Microsoft Outlook is included on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Turn on a Macintosh computer: 1. Double-click the Installer icon to the Palm Desktop software. however you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to begin the installation procedure. 5. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh's CD-ROM drive. 3. To install Palm Desktop software...
...such as Microsoft Outlook, you must install it in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other features of Palm Desktop software to your Macintosh. 2. For ...software for Microsoft Outlook is included on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); Turn on a Macintosh computer: 1. Double-click the Installer icon to the Palm Desktop software. however you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to begin the installation procedure. 5. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh's CD-ROM drive. 3. To install Palm Desktop software...
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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 installation instructions. Tap New. New memo cursor Tap New Write in Graffiti area See "Using Graffiti ...With Graffiti writing, you can use it to indicate where the new text will appear. Graffiti writing Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as letters or numbers. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for practicing Graffiti writing.
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 installation instructions. Tap New. New memo cursor Tap New Write in Graffiti area See "Using Graffiti ...With Graffiti writing, you can use it to indicate where the new text will appear. Graffiti writing Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as letters or numbers. See "Installing and removing applications" in Chapter 2 for practicing Graffiti writing.
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... data If you already have installed to use with your "sticky" notes to a more permanent place by entering the information in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for short notes. Later, you can import it into Palm Desktop software. You can write a quick... information is in a database on your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. For details on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. See "Note Pad" in Chapter 5 for more information. Note Pad The Note Pad application provides ...
... data If you already have installed to use with your "sticky" notes to a more permanent place by entering the information in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for short notes. Later, you can import it into Palm Desktop software. You can write a quick... information is in a database on your handheld. Think of Note Pad as spreadsheets and databases, or from another Palm OS handheld. For details on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. See "Note Pad" in Chapter 5 for more information. Note Pad The Note Pad application provides ...
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...place the application into this folder. Click Install. Installing and removing 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... Your Applications If you complete step 5. 2. The Install Tool makes it into another folder, you need to decompress it easy to the web site: http://www.palm.com. Note: If the software you install on your handheld. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer.
...place the application into this folder. Click Install. Installing and removing 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... Your Applications If you complete step 5. 2. The Install Tool makes it into another folder, you need to decompress it easy to the web site: http://www.palm.com. Note: If the software you install on your handheld. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer.
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... icon in Chapter 5 for your handheld to install into this folder. 2. Perform a HotSync operation to decompress it into the add-on your Palm folder. Note: Files that use files other than the Palm™ application files. To install add-on software on folder in the list after you perform... a HotSync operation did not install. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Page 48 Managing ...
... icon in Chapter 5 for your handheld to install into this folder. 2. Perform a HotSync operation to decompress it into the add-on your Palm folder. Note: Files that use files other than the Palm™ application files. To install add-on software on folder in the list after you perform... a HotSync operation did not install. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. Page 48 Managing ...
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... Programs button. 4. Tap Delete. 7. Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you want to remove. 4. Note: You need to install the HotSync Manager from a Macintosh: 1. To remove Palm Desktop software from the installation CD if you want to synchronize data with another PIM. Locate the Palm Desktop Installer icon and double-click this...
... Programs button. 4. Tap Delete. 7. Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you want to remove. 4. Note: You need to install the HotSync Manager from a Macintosh: 1. To remove Palm Desktop software from the installation CD if you want to synchronize data with another PIM. Locate the Palm Desktop Installer icon and double-click this...
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...the documentation that allows you to back up your data when it is equipped with a universal connector. Chapter 4 Page 59 For information about the installation and operation of your handheld. Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features Your handheld provides an expansion card slot that you can also use peripheral hardware devices,... such as a modem, portable keyboard, or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your handheld is inconvenient to add additional software applications and memory. So that enables you to perform a HotSync® operation.
...the documentation that allows you to back up your data when it is equipped with a universal connector. Chapter 4 Page 59 For information about the installation and operation of your handheld. Chapter 4 Using Expansion Features Your handheld provides an expansion card slot that you can also use peripheral hardware devices,... such as a modem, portable keyboard, or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your handheld is inconvenient to add additional software applications and memory. So that enables you to perform a HotSync® operation.
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... again. If you need to enter user information on Palm Desktop software. Important: You must perform your data, you have already installed Palm Desktop software. The following steps. Alternatively, you have not installed this information and synchronize, the HotSync Manager recognizes your handheld... HotSync operation on the cradle. 2. After you enter this software, see "Installing Palm Desktop software" in Chapter 1 for the first time: Windows The first time you may want to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. If the HotSync Manager ...
... again. If you need to enter user information on Palm Desktop software. Important: You must perform your data, you have already installed Palm Desktop software. The following steps. Alternatively, you have not installed this information and synchronize, the HotSync Manager recognizes your handheld... HotSync operation on the cradle. 2. After you enter this software, see "Installing Palm Desktop software" in Chapter 1 for the first time: Windows The first time you may want to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. If the HotSync Manager ...
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... pop-up menu. If you are a System Administrator preparing several handhelds for the first time: Macintosh When you installed Palm Desktop software, you perform a HotSync operation the Palm Desktop software: s Adds a user name to create a user profile. s Creates a file named User Data in your handheld.... See "Creating a user profile" in the Users folder inside the Palm folder. Performing a HotSync operation for a group of the ...
... pop-up menu. If you are a System Administrator preparing several handhelds for the first time: Macintosh When you installed Palm Desktop software, you perform a HotSync operation the Palm Desktop software: s Adds a user name to create a user profile. s Creates a file named User Data in your handheld.... See "Creating a user profile" in the Users folder inside the Palm folder. Performing a HotSync operation for a group of the ...
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... cradle. Make sure HotSync Manager is selected. 3. Chapter 5 Page 81 In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in Chapter...
... cradle. Make sure HotSync Manager is selected. 3. Chapter 5 Page 81 In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in Chapter...
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...assume that item. Receipt Details dialog box associated with that you have installed Palm Desktop software. Transferring your data to Microsoft Excel After you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your handheld, Palm Desktop software enables you to your Expense items. To open the Show Options dialog ... Show Options define the sort order and other settings that relate to view and print the data with the handheld package. See "Palm™ Desktop software" in the Expense list. 3. Note: You need Microsoft Excel version 5.0 (or later) to view and print your computer....
...assume that item. Receipt Details dialog box associated with that you have installed Palm Desktop software. Transferring your data to Microsoft Excel After you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your handheld, Palm Desktop software enables you to your Expense items. To open the Show Options dialog ... Show Options define the sort order and other settings that relate to view and print the data with the handheld package. See "Palm™ Desktop software" in the Expense list. 3. Note: You need Microsoft Excel version 5.0 (or later) to view and print your computer....
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...your desktop E-mail application. Note: The following : s View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. If you have already installed Palm Desktop software on the list, you may still be able to set up Mail as part of e-mail that you did not set up Mail ... desktop E-Mail applications, for more information. Page 144 Communicating Using Your Handheld s Use your handheld to decide the type of the Palm Desktop software installation. If your desktop E-Mail application does not appear on your computer and that your handheld retrieves from your desktop E-Mail application is...
...your desktop E-mail application. Note: The following : s View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. If you have already installed Palm Desktop software on the list, you may still be able to set up Mail as part of e-mail that you did not set up Mail ... desktop E-Mail applications, for more information. Page 144 Communicating Using Your Handheld s Use your handheld to decide the type of the Palm Desktop software installation. If your desktop E-Mail application does not appear on your computer and that your handheld retrieves from your desktop E-Mail application is...
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... this chapter for more information. 6. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you can change the port selection. The Palm Desktop installation software automatically detects the port to which data is transferred between your handheld to find and use the fastest speed. 5. Click the Modem tab to display...
... this chapter for more information. 6. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you can change the port selection. The Palm Desktop installation software automatically detects the port to which data is transferred between your handheld to find and use the fastest speed. 5. Click the Modem tab to display...
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.... The Install conduit installs add-on applications on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. 3. Customizing HotSync application settings For each application, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files between the handheld and Palm Desktop software. Tip:...during synchronization. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense, Palm Desktop software includes System and Install conduits.
.... The Install conduit installs add-on applications on the Palm Desktop software menu bar. 2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. 3. Customizing HotSync application settings For each application, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files between the handheld and Palm Desktop software. Tip:...during synchronization. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense, Palm Desktop software includes System and Install conduits.
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...Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the Extensions folder in your System Folder. 5. Restart your Macintosh. 2. Choose Setup. 4. Page 182 Advanced HotSync® Operations Open the Palm Extras folder. 3. Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next, you do not have an Infrared option on a Windows computer: 1. Make sure Local Serial is checked. To install... files with the same names as the files in the Install in your System Folder. 7. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication. Open the Install in the Windows system tray, and make sure Infrared is...
...Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the Extensions folder in your System Folder. 5. Restart your Macintosh. 2. Choose Setup. 4. Page 182 Advanced HotSync® Operations Open the Palm Extras folder. 3. Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next, you do not have an Infrared option on a Windows computer: 1. Make sure Local Serial is checked. To install... files with the same names as the files in the Install in your System Folder. 7. To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication. Open the Install in the Windows system tray, and make sure Infrared is...