Palm M125 Manual

Handbookfor Palm™ m100 Series Handhelds

Page 2 About This Book

Page 92 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo sort records in To Do List:1. Open the application to display the list screen.2. Tap Show.3. Tap the Sort by

Chapter 5 Page 936. Tap OK.To sort the Note Pad or Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo or note to a new location in the list. Note:To make the lis

Page 94 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo hide all private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list

Chapter 5 Page 95To display all private records:1. Do one of the following:Tap the Applications icon , tap Security, then tap the Current Privacy pic

Page 96 Using Your Basic ApplicationsAttaching notesIn applications except Memo Pad and Note Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up

Chapter 5 Page 97To change the font style:1. Open an application.2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Font.4. Tap the font style you w

Page 98 Using Your Basic ApplicationsReviewing RemindersYou can set alarms to notify you of appointments, notes, and alarms in Date Book, Note Pad, a

Chapter 5 Page 99Application-specific tasksDate BookWhen you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal busine

Page 100 Using Your Basic Applications2. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters.3. If the event is one hour long, skip

Chapter 5 Page 1016. Tap a blank area of the screen to deselect the event. A vertical line appears next to the time, indicating the duration of the ev

Chapter 1 Page 3Chapter 1Introduction to Your HandheldThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Palm™ m100 series handheld, how

Page 102 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “To schedule an ev

Chapter 5 Page 103Rescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule an event:1. Tap the event you wa

Page 104 Using Your Basic Applications7. When the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following:Tap OK to permanently dismiss the remin

Chapter 5 Page 105To schedule a repeating or continuous event:1. Tap the event.2. Tap Details.3. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog b

Page 106 Using Your Basic Applications4. Do one of the following:Tap Current to delete only the current event item.Tap Future to delete the current a

Chapter 5 Page 107Changing the Date Book viewIn addition to displaying the time list for a specific day, you can also display a whole week, a month, o

Page 108 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap an event to show a description of the event.Tips for using Week View: Keep the following points in mind.

Chapter 5 Page 109Spotting event conflictsWith the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that

Page 110 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTips for using Month View: Keep the following points in mind. Tap a day in the Month View to display that day i

Chapter 5 Page 111Note:You can also change the category of To Do items shown. Click on the pick list to choose another category.See “To Do List”for mo

Page 4 Introduction to Your HandheldSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the following req

Page 112 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDisplay OptionsAllows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Show Time Bars. Activates

Chapter 5 Page 113Address BookAddress Book is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses.Creating an A

Page 114 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPalm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that enable you to load database files into Address Boo

Chapter 5 Page 115Note:As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City, and State fields, text appears for the first logical match that exists in you

Page 116 Using Your Basic Applications4. Select a new label.Changing Address Entry detailsThe Address Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of

Chapter 5 Page 117Address Book menusAddress Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explained elsewhere i

Page 118 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPreferences Remember last category. Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another app

Chapter 5 Page 119To Do ListA To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.”To crea

Page 120 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo set the priority of a To Do List item:1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item.2.

Chapter 5 Page 1212. Tap Details.Setting a due dateYou can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in t

Chapter 1 Page 5Palm m100 series componentsLocating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight controlTurns your handheld on or off and controls the

Page 122 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List and To Do ite

Chapter 5 Page 1233. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhe

Page 124 Using Your Basic ApplicationsNote PadA record in Note Pad is called a “note.” You can assign each note a title and store as many notes as pe

Chapter 5 Page 125To review a note:1. In the Note Pad list, tap the note title.2. Review or edit the contents of the note. 3. Tap Done.Clearing a note

Page 126 Using Your Basic Applications5. Tap the hour and minute columns to select the time you want the alarm to occur.6. Tap the Date box.7. Tap th

Chapter 5 Page 127Tap Go To to open Note Pad. Note Pad will open and display the note associated with the alarm. Note Pad menusNote Pad menus are show

Page 128 Using Your Basic ApplicationsMemo PadA memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the m

Chapter 5 Page 129To review a memo:1. In the Memo list, tap the text of the memo.2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap Done.Memo Pad menusMem

Page 130 Using Your Basic ApplicationsCalculatorThe Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Preferences Displays the Me

Chapter 5 Page 131Recent CalculationsThe Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful

Page 6 Introduction to Your HandheldUsing the backlightIf lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld, you

Page 132 Using Your Basic ApplicationsOptions menusClockClock makes it easy for you to check the time and date, and provides a convenient travel alar

Chapter 5 Page 1334. Tap the time columns to set the hour and minute.5. When the alarm reminder message appears, do one of the following:Tap OK to per

Page 134 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDisplay OptionsAllows you to choose which information appears on the Clock screen. Day. Activates the day of t

Chapter 6 Page 135Chapter 6Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® handhelds and

Page 136 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:Tip:If you’re not sure which option to use, kee

Chapter 6 Page 1375. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem

Page 138 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, click the Serial Port Settings tab and select any of the f

Chapter 6 Page 139Check for a handheld connection usingSelect the method you use to synchronize your handheld and your desktop applications:Local Setu

Page 140 Advanced HotSync® OperationsNote:You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare your Macintosh to synchronize using the cradle/cable

Chapter 6 Page 141Customizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handle

Chapter 1 Page 7Locating back panel componentsStylusServes as a pointing and writing device for navigating through applications and entering data on y

Page 142 Advanced HotSync® Operations6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an applica

Chapter 6 Page 1433. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Conduit Setting

Page 144 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPreparing your computer for infrared communicationBefore you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port,

Chapter 6 Page 1455. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the simulated port that your computer uses for infrared communication.Note:See the docum

Page 146 Advanced HotSync® Operations5. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu.6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.

Chapter 6 Page 147Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operationsIt’s easy to return to using the cradle/cable for HotSync operations.Note:If your cradle

Page 148 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConducting a HotSync operation via modemYou can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are away from

Chapter 6 Page 1493. Adjust the following options as needed. 4. Click OK.Serial PortIdentifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port a

Page 150 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare a Macintosh for a modem HotSync operation:1. Confirm that the Macintosh modem is connected and turned

Chapter 6 Page 151Preparing your handheldThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation. To prepare you

Page 8 Introduction to Your HandheldUpgrading from another Palm OS handheldIf you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Pal

Page 152 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTip:You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two s

Chapter 6 Page 153Performing a HotSync operation via a modemAfter you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options,

Page 154 Advanced HotSync® Operationsname. The handheld acquires a unique user name when the new user performs his or her first local HotSync operati

Chapter 6 Page 1557. Select the profile from the User list and create the data for the profile (e.g., company phone list, etc.).To create a user profi

Page 156 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPerforming the first HotSync operation with a user profileTo use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation

Chapter 7 Page 157Chapter 7Setting Preferences for Your HandheldThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your hand

Page 158 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldButtons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with

Chapter 7 Page 159Pen preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to change the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke. By default, the fu

Page 160 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap OK.HotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate diffe

Chapter 7 Page 161Digitizer preferencesThe Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen that appears w

Chapter 1 Page 9 Perform a HotSync operation. See “Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for details. (If upgrading) Rename y

Page 162 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTime, date, week start, and numbers formatsThe Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The

Chapter 7 Page 163To set the Auto-off delay:1. Tap the Auto-off pick list. 2. Tap the setting you want to use for the automatic shutoff feature: 30 se

Page 164 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldDate and Time preferencesThe Date and Time Preferences screen enables you to set the date, time, time z

Chapter 7 Page 165Editing connectionsThe following example shows you how to edit the IR to Phone connection to adjust the communication speed; you can

Page 166 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed.4. Enter the initialization string supplied

Chapter 7 Page 167Selecting a serviceUse the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or dial-in server. Service templates are a se

Page 168 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldEntering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into your ISP or dial-in ser

Chapter 7 Page 169To select a connection:1. Tap the Connection pick list.2. Tap the connection you want to use.Adding telephone settingsWhen you selec

Page 170 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldEntering a prefixA prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside li

Chapter 7 Page 171Note:Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code that is approp

Page 10 Introduction to Your HandheldTo reattach the cover: Align the hinge prongs with the slots on the top edge of your handheld, and then insert o

Page 172 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTo establish a connection: Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection P

Chapter 7 Page 173To select a connection type:1. Tap the service field.2. Tap Details.3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the follo

Page 174 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld2. Tap OK.Defining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Intern

Chapter 7 Page 175Note:If your IP address is permanently assigned, you need to get that information from your System Administrator. If you are not sur

Page 176 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldYou can create login scripts in two ways: In a text editor on your desktop computer, in which you creat

Chapter 7 Page 1773. Tap the command you want from the Command list. If the command requires additional information, a field appears to the right of i

Page 178 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.Plug-in applicationsYou can create

Chapter 7 Page 179Service menuOptions menuTCP/IP troubleshootingIf you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, try the su

Page 180 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldAdding a DNS numberIf your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not enter that infor

Chapter 7 Page 181To unlock the Owner Preferences screen:1. Tap Unlock.2. Enter the password that you defined in the Security application.3. Tap OK.Sh

Chapter 1 Page 11To attach the face plate:1. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the bottom edge of your handheld.2. Gently p

Page 182 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTip:To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the ShortCut characters. When you draw the

Appendix A Page 183Appendix AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld Prolonging batt

Page 184 Maintaining Your HandheldBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations when replacing the batteries in your handheld: Under

Appendix A Page 185Resetting your handheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your hand

Page 186 Maintaining Your HandheldPerforming a hard resetWith a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never perform

Appendix A Page 1872. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the C

Page 188 Maintaining Your Handheld9. Click Done to activate your settings.10. Perform a HotSync operation.To restore your data from a Macintosh after

Appendix A Page 1897. Click OK.8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other applications.9. Close the Conduit Settings window.10.

Page 190 Maintaining Your Handheld

Appendix B Page 191Appendix BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have rev

Page ii Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series HandheldsCopyrightCopyright © 1998-2001 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect,PalmMod

Page 12 Introduction to Your Handheld2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your handheld into the battery compartment.Note:A diagra

Page 192 Frequently Asked QuestionsSoftware installation problemsProblem SolutionThe Palm Desktop Installer Menu did not appear when I inserted the C

Appendix B Page 193Operating problemsProblem SolutionI don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen.Try each of these in turn: Press an application butt

Page 194 Frequently Asked QuestionsI get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. Purge records from Date Book and To Do List. This

Appendix B Page 195Tapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature.Calibra

Page 196 Frequently Asked QuestionsApplication problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld

Appendix B Page 197HotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? Make sur

Page 198 Frequently Asked QuestionsI am using Outlook as my PIM, but I cannot do a HotSync operation. Click the HotSync Manager and choose Custom. Ch

Appendix B Page 199I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued) If you are using the optional serial crad

Page 200 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Check the following on your computer

Appendix B Page 201I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued) Make sure you are not running another pro

Chapter 1 Page 13 Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, an

Page 202 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued) If the telephone line yo

Appendix B Page 203When I press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop software, and my handheld times out. Make

Page 204 Frequently Asked QuestionsI want to synchronize my computer with more than one handheld. If the computer running Palm Desktop software synch

Appendix B Page 205Beaming problemsProblem SolutionI cannot beam data to another Palm OS handheld. Confirm that your handheld and the other Palm OS ha

Page 206 Frequently Asked QuestionsPassword problemsProblem SolutionI forgot the password, and my handheld is not locked. First, use the password hin

Appendix B Page 207Technical supportIf, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your problem, contact y

Page 208 Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix C Page 209Appendix CNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require n

Page 210 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsExamples: \^Includes a caret as part of the string \<Includes a < as part of the string \\Includ

Product Regulatory Information Page 211Product Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub

Page 14 Introduction to Your HandheldInstalling Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. A

Page 212 Product Regulatory InformationCanadian ICES-003 StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Product Regulatory Information Page 213Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tils-varende type a

Page 214 Product Regulatory Information

Index Page 215IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 39Accented charactersGraffiti writing 35onscreen keyboard 38Add-on applications 46–51Address Book*

Page 216 IndexBold font for text 96Business card for beaming 83Buttons preferences 158CCableconnecting to computer 8for local HotSync operations 147C

Index Page 217Current time 19displaying in Date Book 107setting 27Custom fields, in Address Book 118Customizing. See PreferencesCutting text 74Cycling

Page 218 Indexapplications 39–41problems with 195using Graffiti writing 29–37using Note Pad 38using the computer keyboard 39using the onscreen keyboa

Index Page 219Macintosh 142–143customizing 141, 142defined 77first-time operation 77–82, 154–156HotSync Manager 77IR operation 143–147linking to exter

Page 220 IndexMasking records 93Memo Padadding Address Book data to records 90–91archive files (.mpa) 39categorizing records 84conduit for synchroniz

Index Page 221applications 19–20Calculator 72Clock 72, 132Date Book 68Memo Pad 71Note Pad 70To Do List 70Organizer (Lotus PIM) 39Outlook, connecting t

Chapter 1 Page 15To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh computer:1. Turn on your Macintosh.2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into yo

Page 222 Indexediting 73–75fonts 96hiding private 52, 93lost 196masking private 52, 93Memo Pad 128notes for 96number of 207private 93–95purging 76sor

Index Page 223conduit 141requirements for Desktop software 4sounds 163TTab delimited files, importing data from 39Tapping 16, 195TCP/IP 166, 179TDA (T

Page 224 Index

Page 16 Introduction to Your HandheldUsing your handheld with another PIMIf you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Mic

Chapter 1 Page 17Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text. You can

Page 18 Introduction to Your HandheldCheck boxWhen a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If a check box is empty,

Chapter 1 Page 19Opening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open Date

Page 20 Introduction to Your Handheldbegins with that letter. You can also assign application icons to different categories. See “Categorizing applic

Chapter 1 Page 21Choosing a menuAfter you open the menu bar for an application, tap the menu that contains the command you want to use.The menus and m

Contents Page iiiContentsAbout This Book ... 1Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Handheld

Page 22 Introduction to Your HandheldThe command toolbar displays context sensitive menu commands for the current screen. For example, if text is sel

Chapter 1 Page 23 Using an external keyboard attached to the universal connector Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has

Page 24 Introduction to Your HandheldGraffiti writingYour handheld includes Graffiti writing software as the primary system for entering text and num

Chapter 1 Page 25Note PadThe Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a quick note in your own handwriting directly on your handheld

Page 26 Introduction to Your Handheldrecords to your handheld without having to enter them manually. See “Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more infor

Chapter 1 Page 27To set the date:1. Tap the Set Date box.2. Tap the arrows to select the current year.3. Tap a month.4. Tap the current date.To set th

Page 28 Introduction to Your HandheldTo set the time zone:1. Tap the Set Time Zone box.2. Tap a time zone. Tip:When you travel, changing the time zon

Chapter 2 Page 29Chapter 2Entering Data in Your HandheldThis chapter explains how to enter data into your handheld by writing with the stylus in the G

Page 30 Entering Data in Your Handheld Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your ha

Chapter 2 Page 313. Position the stylus in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. 4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke

Page iv Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series HandheldsAdditional non-English characters ...36Navigation stroke

Page 32 Entering Data in Your HandheldThe Graffiti alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANB O CP D QER F SG THUIV JWKX LY M

Chapter 2 Page 33Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters

Page 34 Entering Data in Your HandheldGraffiti numbersWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter

Chapter 2 Page 35Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page 36 Entering Data in Your HandheldFor example, the following diagram shows the strokes required to draw an accented “e.”Accent strokesUsing these

Chapter 2 Page 37Graffiti ShortCutsGraffiti ShortCuts make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy. ShortCuts are similar to the Glossa

Page 38 Entering Data in Your HandheldUsing the onscreen keyboardYou can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your

Chapter 2 Page 39Using your computer keyboardIf you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop sof

Page 40 Entering Data in Your HandheldTo import data from a Windows computer:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. Click the application into which you wa

Chapter 2 Page 41 DayMaker (text file) Dynodex (text file) FileMaker Pro (tab separated text file) Meeting Maker (text file) Newton running OS 1.0 wit

Contents Page vChapter 5: Using Your Basic Applications ... 67Overview of basic applications ...

Page 42 Entering Data in Your Handheld

Chapter 3 Page 43Chapter 3Managing Your ApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your handheld, how to change applicati

Page 44 Managing Your ApplicationsTo categorize an application: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Cate

Chapter 3 Page 453. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.5. Tap OK.To open the Applications Launcher to

Page 46 Managing Your ApplicationsInstalling and removing applicationsThis section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld o

Chapter 3 Page 474. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.5. Click Add. 6. Select the application(s) that you

Page 48 Managing Your Applications9. Click OK to close the Change Destination window.10. Click Done to close the Install Tool window.11. Perform a Ho

Chapter 3 Page 493. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files.4. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handhe

Page 50 Managing Your Applications9. If you need to change the destination of the application you are installing, click Change Destination on the Ins

Chapter 3 Page 514. Tap the Delete From pick list and select either Handheld or Card. To delete applications from a card, the card must be seated in t

Page vi Handbook for Palm™ m100 Series HandheldsSelecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ...152Performing a HotSync operation via

Page 52 Managing Your ApplicationsTo remove Palm Desktop software from a Macintosh: 1. Locate the Palm Desktop Installer icon and double-click this i

Chapter 3 Page 533. Tap the Password box.4. Enter a password. 5. Enter a hint to help your remember your password if you forget it. This is optional.6

Page 54 Managing Your Applications4. Do one of the following:To change the password and hint, enter the new password and hint, and tap OK.To remove t

Chapter 3 Page 553. Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box, and then enter your password.4. Tap On power off.5. Tap OK.To set your handheld to lock at a prese

Page 56 Managing Your ApplicationsTo set your handheld to lock after a period of inactivity:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Security icon.

Chapter 3 Page 57Locking your handheld manuallyYou can turn off and lock your handheld manually.To lock and turn off your handheld:1. Tap the Applicat

Page 58 Managing Your Applications

Chapter 4 Page 59Chapter 4Using Expansion FeaturesYour handheld provides an expansion card slot that enables you to add additional software applicatio

Page 60 Using Expansion FeaturesRemoving an expansion card1. Hold your handheld securely.2. Use your thumb to push against the top of the card, as if

Chapter 4 Page 61Switching between your handheld and an expansion cardWhen you use an expansion card, your handheld creates and displays a new categor

Contents Page viiAppendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld ... 183Caring for your handheld ...

Page 62 Using Expansion Features3. Tap App, and then tap Copy.4. Select the card name from the Copy To pick list.5. Select Handheld from the From pic

Chapter 4 Page 634. Tap the card name from the Delete From pick list.5. Tap an application to delete from the expansion card.6. Tap Delete.7. Tap Done

Page 64 Using Expansion FeaturesRenaming a card1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the Card Info icon .3. Tap the Menu icon.4. Tap Card, and then

Chapter 4 Page 65Card menusHelpProvides help text.About CardInfoShows version information for Card Info.

Page 66 Using Expansion Features

Chapter 5 Page 67Chapter 5Using Your Basic ApplicationsYour handheld includes these basic applications: Date Book Address Book To Do List Note Pad Mem

Page 68 Using Your Basic Applications Display a monthly calendar to quickly spot days where you have morning, lunch, or afternoon appointments. Displ

Chapter 5 Page 69 Assign Address Book entries to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. Create your own digital business

Page 70 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo open To Do List: Press the To Do List application button on the front panel of your handheld. To Do List open

Chapter 5 Page 71Note:Press the Note Pad application button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have items.Memo PadMemo Pad provid

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Page 72 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo open Calculator: Tap the Calculator icon next to the Graffiti writing area.ClockClock enables you to view t

Chapter 5 Page 733. In Date Book only: Select start and end times for your appointment and tap OK.4. Enter text for the record.5. (Optional) To select

Page 74 Using Your Basic ApplicationsEdit menuThe Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available

Chapter 5 Page 75Deleting recordsTo delete a record:1. Select the record you want to delete.2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Record, and then tap the De

Page 76 Using Your Basic ApplicationsNote:In Date Book, you can choose to delete the text of the current repeating event, current and future events,

Chapter 5 Page 77Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operationsThe HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates — dat

Page 78 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo perform a local HotSync operation on a Windows computer:1. Connect your handheld to the cradle/cable.2. If th

Chapter 5 Page 79Important:The first time you perform a HotSync operation, you must enter a user name in the New User dialog box and click OK. Every h

Page 80 Using Your Basic Applications Creates a file named User Data in your user name folder. Note:User names appear in the User pop-up on the right

Chapter 5 Page 812. Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and

About This Book Page 1About This BookWelcome to the Palm™ m100 series handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on yo

Page 82 Using Your Basic ApplicationsThe HotSync Progress dialog box reappears and synchronization begins.5. Wait for a message on your handheld indi

Chapter 5 Page 83To select a business card:1. Create an Address Book record that contains the information you want on your business card.2. Tap the Me

Page 84 Using Your Basic Applications5. Tap the application you want to transfer.Note:Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. Thes

Chapter 5 Page 85When you create a record, your handheld automatically places it in the category that is currently displayed. If the category is All,

Page 86 Using Your Basic ApplicationsNote:In Address Book, Note Pad, and Memo Pad you can tap the category name in the upper-right corner of the scre

Chapter 5 Page 872. Tap Edit Categories. 3. Tap New.4. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.You can assign any of your record

Page 88 Using Your Basic Applications4. Enter the new name for the category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.Tip:You can group the records in two or more c

Chapter 5 Page 89 In the Address list screen, the scroll button moves up or down an entire screen of records. If you hold down the scroll button, you

Page 90 Using Your Basic ApplicationsFind is not case-sensitive. For example, searching for the name “davidson” also finds “Davidson.”Find locates an

Chapter 5 Page 915. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step