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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. If you do not have a USB port available on other media to make backup copies of all important data on your computer,... serial adapter (for use of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. To order a HotSync cradle or adapters, go to a CD-ROM drive for your handheld fits a USB connector. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by deletion of data as a ...
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. If you do not have a USB port available on other media to make backup copies of all important data on your computer,... serial adapter (for use of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. To order a HotSync cradle or adapters, go to a CD-ROM drive for your handheld fits a USB connector. P/N: 406-2907-A-US Page iii and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by deletion of data as a ...
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... Handheld 3 Getting 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 handheld ... handheld 25 Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Handheld 29 Using Graffiti writing to enter data 29 Writing Graffiti characters 29 Graffiti tips 31 The Graffiti® alphabet 31 Writing capital letters 32 Writing numbers 33 Graffiti numbers 33...
... Handheld 3 Getting 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 handheld ... handheld 25 Chapter 2: Entering Data in Your Handheld 29 Using Graffiti writing to enter data 29 Writing Graffiti characters 29 Graffiti tips 31 The Graffiti® alphabet 31 Writing capital letters 32 Writing numbers 33 Graffiti numbers 33...
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... 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 ...Inserting an expansion card 59 Removing an expansion card 60 Opening expansion card applications 60 Switching between your handheld and an expansion card ......... 61 Copying applications to an expansion card 61 Deleting applications from an expansion...72 Common tasks 73 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
... 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 ...Inserting an expansion card 59 Removing an expansion card 60 Opening expansion card applications 60 Switching between your handheld and an expansion card ......... 61 Copying applications to an expansion card 61 Deleting applications from an expansion...72 Common tasks 73 Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
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...97 Address Book 111 To Do List 117 Note Pad 122 Memo Pad 125 Calculator 128 Clock 130 Expense 132 Chapter 6: Communicating Using Your Handheld.......143 Managing desktop E-Mail away from your desk 143 Setting up Mail on the desktop 144 Synchronizing Mail with your E-Mail application 146 Opening... the Mail application on your handheld 146 Viewing e-mail items 146 Creating e-mail items 147 Looking up an address 150 Adding details to e-mail items 151 Storing e-mail to...
...97 Address Book 111 To Do List 117 Note Pad 122 Memo Pad 125 Calculator 128 Clock 130 Expense 132 Chapter 6: Communicating Using Your Handheld.......143 Managing desktop E-Mail away from your desk 143 Setting up Mail on the desktop 144 Synchronizing Mail with your E-Mail application 146 Opening... the Mail application on your handheld 146 Viewing e-mail items 146 Creating e-mail items 147 Looking up an address 150 Adding details to e-mail items 151 Storing e-mail to...
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...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... operation 195 Using File Link 195 Creating a user profile 196 Chapter 8: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld..... 199 Viewing preferences 200 Buttons preferences 200 Pen preferences 201 HotSync buttons preferences 202 Digitizer preferences 203...to your service 214 Page viii Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
...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... operation 195 Using File Link 195 Creating a user profile 196 Chapter 8: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld..... 199 Viewing preferences 200 Buttons preferences 200 Pen preferences 201 HotSync buttons preferences 202 Digitizer preferences 203...to your service 214 Page viii Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
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... templates 215 Adding detailed information to a service template 215 Login scripts 218 Creating a login script on your handheld 219 Plug-in applications 221 Deleting a service template 221 Network preferences menu commands 221 TCP/IP troubleshooting 222 ... preferences 223 Creating a ShortCut 224 Editing a ShortCut 225 Deleting a ShortCut 225 Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld 227 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 ...
... templates 215 Adding detailed information to a service template 215 Login scripts 218 Creating a login script on your handheld 219 Plug-in applications 221 Deleting a service template 221 Network preferences menu commands 221 TCP/IP troubleshooting 222 ... preferences 223 Creating a ShortCut 224 Editing a ShortCut 225 Deleting a ShortCut 225 Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld 227 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 ...
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Appendix D: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts . 259 Use of ^char 259 Carriage return and line feed 259 Literal characters 259 Product Regulatory Information 261 FCC Statement 261 Canadian ICES-003 Statement 262 CE Compliance Statement 262 Battery Warning 262 Index 265 Page x Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
Appendix D: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts . 259 Use of ^char 259 Carriage return and line feed 259 Literal characters 259 Product Regulatory Information 261 FCC Statement 261 Canadian ICES-003 Statement 262 CE Compliance Statement 262 Battery Warning 262 Index 265 Page x Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series Handheld
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...describes all the parts of your handheld s Viewing and entering data s Working with expansion cards s Using your handheld with your computer s Personalizing your handheld with your own preference settings ...to use the rest of this handbook as a reference for less common tasks, for maintaining your handheld, and also as a source of information if you have problems operating it . About This Book...you get up and running quickly on your handheld and the applications that come with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can use your handheld. This handbook is designed to help you need...
...describes all the parts of your handheld s Viewing and entering data s Working with expansion cards s Using your handheld with your computer s Personalizing your handheld with your own preference settings ...to use the rest of this handbook as a reference for less common tasks, for maintaining your handheld, and also as a source of information if you have problems operating it . About This Book...you get up and running quickly on your handheld and the applications that come with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can use your handheld. This handbook is designed to help you need...
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... to add additional software or memory, or to back up your data s Attach and use HotSync® technology to another Palm OS® handheld that is a Palm m500 series handheld? Use your new handheld to do the following: s Enter your schedule in Date Book s Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers... Do List s Jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad s Set alarms from your Palm m500 series handheld What 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 receive ...
... to add additional software or memory, or to back up your data s Attach and use HotSync® technology to another Palm OS® handheld that is a Palm m500 series handheld? Use your new handheld to do the following: s Enter your schedule in Date Book s Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers... Do List s Jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad s Set alarms from your Palm m500 series handheld What 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 receive ...
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... 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 ...Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards (sold separately) s HotSync Cable, which enables you to Your Handheld 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) ...
... 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 ...Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards (sold separately) s HotSync Cable, which enables you to Your Handheld 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) ...
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...control/ LED indicator Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm OS handhelds, and to remind yourself of events or notes. The power button also lights steadily when the handheld is charging in the cradle and blinks to set preferences for more information. See "... operations" in Chapter 8 for about two seconds turns the backlight on , pressing the power button turns the unit off . If your handheld on and returns you to the last screen you to indicate alarms. Some applications enable you viewed. You can set alarms to perform HotSync...
...control/ LED indicator Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm OS handhelds, and to remind yourself of events or notes. The power button also lights steadily when the handheld is charging in the cradle and blinks to set preferences for more information. See "... operations" in Chapter 8 for about two seconds turns the backlight on , pressing the power button turns the unit off . If your handheld on and returns you to the last screen you to indicate alarms. Some applications enable you viewed. You can set alarms to perform HotSync...
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... See "Auto-off the backlight: s Press and hold it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld is touch-sensitive and responds to Your Handheld Handheld screen Displays the applications and information stored in Chapter 8 for details. Pressing the lower scroll button scrolls down for...area where you write letters and numbers using the Graffiti® alphabet. The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of the handheld screen. It is turned off feature. To activate the backlight: s Press the power button and hold the power button for details on...
... See "Auto-off the backlight: s Press and hold it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld is touch-sensitive and responds to Your Handheld Handheld screen Displays the applications and information stored in Chapter 8 for details. Pressing the lower scroll button scrolls down for...area where you write letters and numbers using the Graffiti® alphabet. The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of the handheld screen. It is turned off feature. To activate the backlight: s Press the power button and hold the power button for details on...
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Using the onscreen contrast control Some Palm m500 series handhelds allow you to further adjust your handheld to adjust the contrast setting. 3. Chapter 1 Page 7 To change the contrast in small increments, tap to the left or right of contrast on the front ...
Using the onscreen contrast control Some Palm m500 series handhelds allow you to further adjust your handheld to adjust the contrast setting. 3. Chapter 1 Page 7 To change the contrast in small increments, tap to the left or right of contrast on the front ...
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... use the reset button. The left side channel holds the front cover, which slides in and out. You can also back up data to Your Handheld See Appendix A for cover Universal connector Side channels The right side channel holds the stylus, which also slides in and out and clicks into place...
... use the reset button. The left side channel holds the front cover, which slides in and out. You can also back up data to Your Handheld See Appendix A for cover Universal connector Side channels The right side channel holds the stylus, which also slides in and out and clicks into place...
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... allows you do this chapter for upgrading. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in your Palm m500 series handheld. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. Some tasks are specifically for details. The universal connector also connects peripheral hardware devices...
... allows you do this chapter for upgrading. See "Installing Palm Desktop software" later in your Palm m500 series handheld. Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. Some tasks are specifically for details. The universal connector also connects peripheral hardware devices...
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... HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 2. Follow the documentation that accompanies the serial cradle before attempting to Your Handheld Page 10 Introduction to complete the installation tasks. ... cord that you can order a serial cradle and a 25pin serial adapter, if necessary, from http:// www.palm.com. To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a USB port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh...
... HotSync cradle Important: The HotSync cradle supplied with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 2. Follow the documentation that accompanies the serial cradle before attempting to Your Handheld Page 10 Introduction to complete the installation tasks. ... cord that you can order a serial cradle and a 25pin serial adapter, if necessary, from http:// www.palm.com. To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a USB port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Macintosh...
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...then recharge the battery as soon as possible. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. Just place your handheld. Then place it . If your handheld shuts down, you place the handheld in the cradle for a few minutes each time you still have about a week to full capacity. If the... battery gets low, your handheld Your handheld contains a Lithium-ion polymer battery that is recharged each day to recharge the battery to recharge the battery before you lose the data on your handheld in the cradle for two hours for an initial charge before you...
...then recharge the battery as soon as possible. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. Just place your handheld. Then place it . If your handheld shuts down, you place the handheld in the cradle for a few minutes each time you still have about a week to full capacity. If the... battery gets low, your handheld Your handheld contains a Lithium-ion polymer battery that is recharged each day to recharge the battery to recharge the battery before you lose the data on your handheld in the cradle for two hours for an initial charge before you...
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... procedure that ensures your data is optional. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in case something happens to the data on your handheld. 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...
... procedure that ensures your data is optional. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in case something happens to the data on your handheld. 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...
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... simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to your computer. 2. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-Rom. Follow the onscreen instructions to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the... Quick Tour in their proper locations and to decompress the files. Turn on the cradle. Installing Palm Desktop software The following ...
... simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to your computer. 2. To install Palm Desktop software on the Palm Desktop software CD-Rom. Follow the onscreen instructions to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the... Quick Tour in their proper locations and to decompress the files. Turn on the cradle. Installing Palm Desktop software The following ...
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... Outlook, you synchronize the data between your handheld and your PIM. Page 14 Introduction to begin the installation procedure. 5. Turn on a Macintosh computer: 1. The connection software, called a conduit, lets you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to add HotSync Manager...If you prefer to use , contact the vendor of Palm Desktop software to complete the installation. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. To install Palm Desktop software on your Macintosh. 2. Follow the onscreen ...
... Outlook, you synchronize the data between your handheld and your PIM. Page 14 Introduction to begin the installation procedure. 5. Turn on a Macintosh computer: 1. The connection software, called a conduit, lets you still need to install Palm Desktop software in addition to add HotSync Manager...If you prefer to use , contact the vendor of Palm Desktop software to complete the installation. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon. 4. To install Palm Desktop software on your Macintosh. 2. Follow the onscreen ...