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... of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. If you do not have access to protect against data loss. Palm, Inc. and it subsidiaries assume no responsibility for your handheld fits a USB connector. If you do not have a USB port available on other media to a CD...or its subsidiaries. Disclaimer and Limitation of Palm, Inc. Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on the product CD-ROM. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Liability Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no ...
... of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. If you do not have access to protect against data loss. Palm, Inc. and it subsidiaries assume no responsibility for your handheld fits a USB connector. If you do not have a USB port available on other media to a CD...or its subsidiaries. Disclaimer and Limitation of Palm, Inc. Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on the product CD-ROM. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Liability Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no ...
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Contents 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 ...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 ...
Contents 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 ...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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions 47 I don't see anything on my handheld screen 47 I can't complete a HotSync operation 48 Troubleshooting communication problems 48 Troubleshooting data synchronization problems 49 Contents Page v
Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions 47 I don't see anything on my handheld screen 47 I can't complete a HotSync operation 48 Troubleshooting communication problems 48 Troubleshooting data synchronization problems 49 Contents Page v
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...software or memory, or to back up with daily tasks while you are away from the Documentation 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 on the... the handbook by and has an IR (infrared) port This guide, Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides information about performing more advanced tasks. Chapter 1 Page 1 Chapter 1 Get Started Palm™ m500 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up your data s Attach and...
...software or memory, or to back up with daily tasks while you are away from the Documentation 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 on the... the handbook by and has an IR (infrared) port This guide, Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides information about performing more advanced tasks. Chapter 1 Page 1 Chapter 1 Get Started Palm™ m500 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, and keep up your data s Attach and...
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Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion cards to add additional applications or memory, or to access the onscreen keyboard. Hold it down . IR port Exchange data and applications with any infrared-enabled Palm OS handheld that comes with your applications. Power button/ ...bottom button to scroll down for a few seconds to see all data on your desktop computer. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you complete the installation tasks. Also, perform a HotSync® operation using your data. Date Book Address ...
Your Palm m500 series handheld Expansion card slot Insert expansion cards to add additional applications or memory, or to access the onscreen keyboard. Hold it down . IR port Exchange data and applications with any infrared-enabled Palm OS handheld that comes with your applications. Power button/ ...bottom button to scroll down for a few seconds to see all data on your desktop computer. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you complete the installation tasks. Also, perform a HotSync® operation using your data. Date Book Address ...
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... before attempting to complete the installation tasks. 1. If your computer does not have about a week to recharge the battery before you use your handheld Before you begin using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you can order a serial cradle and either a 25-pin or ...the battery has fully discharged, you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld fits a USB connector. Connecting the HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you must complete a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity...
... before attempting to complete the installation tasks. 1. If your computer does not have about a week to recharge the battery before you use your handheld Before you begin using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh, you can order a serial cradle and either a 25-pin or ...the battery has fully discharged, you still have a USB port, or if you are using your handheld fits a USB connector. Connecting the HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with your handheld and Palm Desktop software, you must complete a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity...
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... the Basic Skills tutorial later, tap the Welcome icon in this process to turn on your handheld. 2. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld" in data loss. You can use the HotSync Manager to complete the Basic Skills tutorial. ...Setting up steps, tap Next to backup and exchange data between your handheld and your handheld and Palm Desktop software. handheld. Choosing a language that does not match the Palm Desktop software is optional. If you need to complete this guide for your computer. ...
... the Basic Skills tutorial later, tap the Welcome icon in this process to turn on your handheld. 2. Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software includes the same applications as your handheld" in data loss. You can use the HotSync Manager to complete the Basic Skills tutorial. ...Setting up steps, tap Next to backup and exchange data between your handheld and your handheld and Palm Desktop software. handheld. Choosing a language that does not match the Palm Desktop software is optional. If you need to complete this guide for your computer. ...
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... cradle. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button, choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your handheld to complete the installation. Turn on a Windows computer 1. Installing...
... cradle. Note: If installation does not begin, click the Windows Start button, choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK. Insert the Palm Desktop CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If necessary, replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your handheld to complete the installation. Turn on a Windows computer 1. Installing...
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... after a HotSync operation. 1. Changes you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Wait for a message on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. that the process is , exchanges and updates - data between your handheld and your handheld on the cradle. 3. Place your computer. Note...: Your user name serves as the connection between your handheld indicating that is complete. Tip: To remove your handheld from the User list on your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Press the HotSync button ™ on the HotSync cradle. 2. Synchronizing...
... after a HotSync operation. 1. Changes you installed Palm Desktop software. 4. Wait for a message on the right side of the Palm Desktop window. that the process is , exchanges and updates - data between your handheld and your handheld on the cradle. 3. Place your computer. Note...: Your user name serves as the connection between your handheld indicating that is complete. Tip: To remove your handheld from the User list on your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Press the HotSync button ™ on the HotSync cradle. 2. Synchronizing...
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... card into the expansion slot. Use your handheld. 3. Page 8 Get Started Each handheld must have a unique name To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations, possible data loss, and other complications, each handheld must have upgraded, your new handheld and your data when it a new user... slot, following the direction indicated by the expansion card icon on your handheld securely. 2. Hold your old handheld to add additional software applications or memory. Using Expansion Features Your handheld provides an expansion card slot that you feel the card lock and hear...
... card into the expansion slot. Use your handheld. 3. Page 8 Get Started Each handheld must have a unique name To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations, possible data loss, and other complications, each handheld must have upgraded, your new handheld and your data when it a new user... slot, following the direction indicated by the expansion card icon on your handheld securely. 2. Hold your old handheld to add additional software applications or memory. Using Expansion Features Your handheld provides an expansion card slot that you feel the card lock and hear...
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...panel of hardware devices, please refer to the documentation that accompanies each device. The expansion card slot releases the card, and your handheld is equipped with a dummy card seated within the expansion card slot. Using Peripheral Hardware So that you leave the dummy card ... devices, such as a modem, portable keyboard, or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your handheld plays the system sound. 3. For information about the installation and operation of your handheld securely. 2. Lift the card from entering and damaging the slot, we suggest that you are not ...
...panel of hardware devices, please refer to the documentation that accompanies each device. The expansion card slot releases the card, and your handheld is equipped with a dummy card seated within the expansion card slot. Using Peripheral Hardware So that you leave the dummy card ... devices, such as a modem, portable keyboard, or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your handheld plays the system sound. 3. For information about the installation and operation of your handheld securely. 2. Lift the card from entering and damaging the slot, we suggest that you are not ...
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... software, Quick Tour. Macintosh. For more information about using your handheld, see the following: s This guide, Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides instructions on performing basic tasks on using Palm Desktop Software, see the following: s The Windows tutorial for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your computer, and then double-click the...
... software, Quick Tour. Macintosh. For more information about using your handheld, see the following: s This guide, Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides instructions on performing basic tasks on using Palm Desktop Software, see the following: s The Windows tutorial for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides comprehensive instructions on your computer, and then double-click the...
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.... Tap any application (such as Address Book). 2. 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. Chapter 2 Enter Data There are several ways to open... an onscreen keyboard. Open any record, or tap New. 3. You can also accept beamed data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. Some models do not use contrast adjustment. Chapter 2 Page 11 Tap here for alphabetic...
.... Tap any application (such as Address Book). 2. 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. Chapter 2 Enter Data There are several ways to open... an onscreen keyboard. Open any record, or tap New. 3. You can also accept beamed data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an infrared port. Some models do not use contrast adjustment. Chapter 2 Page 11 Tap here for alphabetic...
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... Done to learn. 1. It's worth taking a few minutes to close the onscreen keyboard. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the handheld screen. Tap the characters to appear. Tap the line where you want the text to enter text and numbers. Tab Alphabetic Backspace Caps lock Carriage...
... Done to learn. 1. It's worth taking a few minutes to close the onscreen keyboard. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the handheld screen. Tap the characters to appear. Tap the line where you want the text to enter text and numbers. Tab Alphabetic Backspace Caps lock Carriage...
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... Menu icon , tap Edit, and then tap Graffiti Help. Entering data with Note Pad The Note Pad application provides a place where you can transfer your handheld screen. Think of the Graffiti writing area. Draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area to left) in another application, or you can generate...
... Menu icon , tap Edit, and then tap Graffiti Help. Entering data with Note Pad The Note Pad application provides a place where you can transfer your handheld screen. Think of the Graffiti writing area. Draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area to left) in another application, or you can generate...
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Launch the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld. Perform a HotSync® operation. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in Palm Desktop software for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in the Palm folder. 2. Importing data If you have data in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or you want...
Launch the Palm Desktop icon on your handheld and type data directly into your handheld. Perform a HotSync® operation. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in Palm Desktop software for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds and the online Help in the Palm folder. 2. Importing data If you have data in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or you want...
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See "Setting General preferences" later in the upper-right corner of inactivity defined by the Auto-off setting. If your m500 series handheld uses contrast adjustment, tap the Contrast icon in this chapter for details. Adjusting the contrast 1. Adjust the contrast setting. Tap Done. Using ...to Work Adjusting the screen If lighting conditions make large adjustments Tip: You can also use the backlight to adjust your screen. On Palm™ m500 series handhelds that use contrast adjustment, you can use the up and down scroll buttons on . 2. Press the power button for about two ...
See "Setting General preferences" later in the upper-right corner of inactivity defined by the Auto-off setting. If your m500 series handheld uses contrast adjustment, tap the Contrast icon in this chapter for details. Adjusting the contrast 1. Adjust the contrast setting. Tap Done. Using ...to Work Adjusting the screen If lighting conditions make large adjustments Tip: You can also use the backlight to adjust your screen. On Palm™ m500 series handhelds that use contrast adjustment, you can use the up and down scroll buttons on . 2. Press the power button for about two ...
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... the next HotSync® operation. Tip: You can also import a database into Palm™ Desktop software and transfer it to your handheld. Note: Your handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of most fields. Page 16 Get to move between pages 3. Tap New. Tap a line to ...and Saratoga in your personal and business contacts. For example, if you enter "a" and "n" San Jose replaces Saratoga. See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. To accept the word, tap the next field. 4. Press the Address Book application button 2. Enter the ...
... the next HotSync® operation. Tip: You can also import a database into Palm™ Desktop software and transfer it to your handheld. Note: Your handheld automatically capitalizes the first letter of most fields. Page 16 Get to move between pages 3. Tap New. Tap a line to ...and Saratoga in your personal and business contacts. For example, if you enter "a" and "n" San Jose replaces Saratoga. See the online Handbook and Palm Desktop online Help for more information. To accept the word, tap the next field. 4. Press the Address Book application button 2. Enter the ...