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Handbookfor Palm m100 Series Handhelds

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Copyright

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P/N: 406-2315-01Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds

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ble Adapters and d Available

supplied with your Palm m100 series handheld fits a 9-o not have a 9-pin serial port available on your computer,types of adapters: 25-pin serial adapter (for use with Win-h serial adapter, USB adapter (for use with Windows order a HotSync cradle/cable adapter, go to the web site: ort/m100/extras.

supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have accessr computer, you can download the Palm Desktop soft-.com.

Contents

ContentsAbout This Book................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

Getting to know your handheld..........................................................2What is a Palm mSystem requiremePalm m100 series Using the protectiChanging the faceInstalling the batt

Palm Desktop organConnecting the HInstalling Palm DeUsing your handh

Tapping and typingTap with the styluElements of the haOpening applicatiUsing menus ......Entering data ......

Customizing your hSetting the time an

Chapter 2: EnteringUsing Graffiti writin

Writing Graffiti chGraffiti tips .........The Graffiti alphWriting capital letWriting numbers Graffiti numbers Writing punctuatiAdditional GraffitWriting symbols aWriting accented Accent strokes ....Additional non-EnNavigation strokeGraffiti ShortCutsPage iii

100 series handheld? ..........................................2nts ........................................................................3components ........................................................4ve flip cover ........................................................7 plate ....................................................................8eries ......................................................................9izer software.....................................................10

otSync cradle/cable .........................................10sktop software .................................................12eld with another PIM .....................................13............................................................................14s to get things done .........................................14ndheld interface ..............................................15ons .....................................................................17..............................................................................18..............................................................................20andheld..............................................................23d date ...............................................................24

Data in Your Handheldg to enter data ..................................................26aracters .............................................................26

..............................................................................28abet ....................................................................29ters .....................................................................30.............................................................................31..............................................................................31on marks ...........................................................31i punctuation ....................................................32nd extended characters ..................................32

characters ..........................................................33..............................................................................33

glish characters ...............................................33s ..........................................................................34 ............................................................................34

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Using the onscreen keyboard............................................................ 35Using Note Pad ................................................................................... 36Using your computer keyboard........................................................ 36Using an external keyboard accessory............................................. 36Importing data..................................................................................... 37

Importing data from a Windows computer ............................... 37Importing data from a Macintosh ................................................ 38

Chapter 3: Managing Your ApplicationsUsing the Applicati

Selecting applicatSwitching betweeCategorizing applChanging the App

Choosing preferencInstalling and remo

Installing add-on Installing games .Removing applicaRemoving Palm D

Security....................Assigning a passwChanging or deletLocking your hanRecovering from a

Chapter 4: Using YOverview of applica

Date Book ............Address Book .....To Do List ............Note Pad ..............Calculator ............Clock ....................Memo Pad ...........

Common tasks........Creating records .Editing records ...Deleting records .Purging records ..Exchanging and uBeaming informatCategorizing recoFinding records ..Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds

ons Launcher..................................................... 40ions ..................................................................... 40n applications ................................................... 40ications .............................................................. 40lications Launcher display ............................ 41

es ......................................................................... 42ving applications .............................................. 43applications ...................................................... 43............................................................................. 47tions .................................................................. 47esktop software ............................................... 48

............................................................................. 49ord .................................................................... 49

ing a password ................................................ 50dheld ................................................................. 51 forgotten password ....................................... 52

our Applicationstions................................................................... 54

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............................................................................. 63pdating data: HotSync operations ............... 65ion ..................................................................... 71rds ...................................................................... 73............................................................................. 76

Contents

Sorting lists of records ....................................................................80Making records private ..................................................................81Attaching notes ................................................................................85Choosing fonts .................................................................................86

Application-specific tasks ..................................................................87Date Book .........................................................................................87Address Book .................................................................................101To Do List .......................................................................................106Note Pad .............Memo Pad ..........Clock ...................Calculator ...........

Chapter 5: AdvancSelecting HotSync sCustomizing HotSyIR HotSync operatio

Preparing your coConfiguring HotSinfrared communPerforming an IR Returning to crad

Conducting a HotSyPreparing your coPreparing your haSelecting the condPerforming a Hot

Using File Link.......Creating a user prof

Chapter 6: Setting Viewing preferenceButtons preferences

Pen preferences ..HotSync buttons p

Digitizer preferenceFormats preferences

Country default .Time, date, week

General preferencesAuto-off delay ....System, alarm, anBeam Receive .....

Connection preferenPage v

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ed HotSync Operationsetup options.....................................................122nc application settings ...................................128ns ......................................................................131mputer for infrared communication ..........131ync Manager for ication ...............................................................134HotSync operation .........................................136le/cable HotSync operations ........................136nc operation via modem...............................137mputer ............................................................138ndheld .............................................................140uits for a modem HotSync operation .........141

Sync operation via a modem ........................142............................................................................143ile ......................................................................144

Preferences for Your Handhelds .........................................................................147...........................................................................148............................................................................148

references .......................................................150s.........................................................................150..........................................................................150

............................................................................151start, and numbers formats ...........................151...........................................................................152............................................................................152d game sounds ...............................................152............................................................................153ces ....................................................................153

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Sample connection for remote IR HotSync operations ........... 154Network preferences and TCP/IP software ................................. 155

Selecting a service ......................................................................... 156Entering a user name ................................................................... 156Entering a password .................................................................... 157Selecting a connection .................................................................. 157Adding telephone settings .......................................................... 158Connecting to your service .......................................................... 160Creating additionAdding detailed iLogin scripts .......Creating a login sPlug-in applicatioDeleting a serviceNetwork preferenTCP/IP troublesh

Owner preferences.ShortCuts preferenc

Creating a ShortCEditing a ShortCuDeleting a ShortC

Appendix A: MaintCaring for your hanBattery consideratioResetting your hand

Performing a soft Performing a hard

Appendix B: FrequeSoftware installatioOperating problemsTapping and writinApplication problemHotSync problems .Beaming problems .Password problemsTechnical support ..

Appendix C: Upgra

Appendix D: Non-AUse of ^char ............Carriage return andLiteral characters....Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds

al service templates ....................................... 161nformation to a service template ................. 161........................................................................... 164cript on your handheld ................................. 165ns ..................................................................... 167 template ......................................................... 167ces menu commands .................................... 167ooting .............................................................. 168........................................................................... 169es ...................................................................... 170ut ...................................................................... 170t ........................................................................ 171ut ...................................................................... 171

aining Your Handhelddheld................................................................ 172ns...................................................................... 173held ................................................................. 174

reset ................................................................. 174 reset ............................................................... 175

ntly Asked Questionsn problems ....................................................... 179.......................................................................... 180

g problems....................................................... 182s....................................................................... 183

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de Information ..........................................196

SCII Characters for Login Scripts........................................................................... 199 line feed .......................................................... 199........................................................................... 200

Contents

Product Regulatory InformationFCC Statement ...................................................................................201Canadian ICES-003 Statement .........................................................202

CE Compliance Statement ...........................................................202Battery Warning ............................................................................202

Index....................................................................................................... 204Page vii

About This BookWelcome to the Handbook for Palm m100 Series Handhelds. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly. It describes all you need to know about how to use Palm m100 series handhelds and the applications that come with them.

It walks you through:

n Locating all the parts of your handheldn Viewing and entering data

n Using your handheld with your computern Personalizing your handheld with your own preference settings

After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can 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.

Chapter 1

Chapter 1Introduction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

This chapter explains tPalm m100 series hatime, and how to use Hhandheld and Palm

Getting to kn

What is a Palm mWith your Palm m100 trouble getting to meetpeoples names and peTo Do list. Your handhall these areas, both at

You can enter all your alarm to remind you ofevents by the day, weefor displaying current all your contact namesin Address Book, so yoyour tasks to To Do Lisdate so you dont overlon the screen in Note P

To make sure you doncan synchronize your dcomputer so you alwaylevels of security for yoyour data.Page 2

he physical buttons and controls on your ndheld, how to use your handheld for the first otSync technology to synchronize your

Desktop organizer software.

ow your handheld

100 series handheld?series handheld, you will no longer have ings and appointments on time, remembering rsonal details, or tracking all the items on your eld can help you improve your track record in work and at home.

scheduled events in Date Book, and set an important meetings. You can view scheduled

k, or month, and you also have an agenda view events and To Do items at the same time. Keep , addresses, phone numbers, and other details u can find them as soon as you need them. Add t, and prioritize them and assign them a due

ook them. You can even jot quick notes directly ad.

t lose any of this important information, you ata with Palm Desktop software on your s have a backup copy. You can set different

ur handheld so unauthorized eyes cannot view

Introd

System requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the following requirements:

Minimum requirements: Windowsn IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher n Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me

n 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)n 30 MB available har

n VGA monitor or bedisplay; for best res

n CD-ROM drive (yosoftware from http:/

n Mousen One available serial

(PalmConnect USB

Minimum requiren Apple Macintosh orn Mac OS 7.5.3 or late

n One available serial(USB-equipped comPalmConnect USB K

n 25 MB available har

n 6 MB free RAM

Optional equipmen Modem (such as an

n Printer (compatiblen Infrared communicuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

d disk space

tter (the Quick Tour requires a 256-color video ults, use High Color: 16 bit)u can also download the Palm Desktop /www.palm.com)

port or USB port Kit sold separately)

ments: Macintosh compatible with a Power PC processorr

(printer/modem) port or USB port puters, such as the Apple iMac, require the it which is sold separately.)

d drive space

nt Add-on modem accessory)

with your computer and its operating system)ation device

Chapter 1

Palm m100 series components

Locating front panel controls

Power button/ Backlight control

Turns backlipressinreturn

If youbuttonfor abo

Handheld screen

Displayour hthe sty

Graffiti writing area

The arthe Grto wri

Screen

Scroll buttons/ Clock control

Power button/Backlight control

Face platePage 4

your handheld on or off and controls the ght feature. If your handheld is turned off,

g the power button turns the unit on and s you to the last screen you viewed.

r handheld is turned on, pressing the power turns the unit off. Pressing the power button ut two seconds turns the backlight on or off.

ys the applications and information stored in andheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to lus.

ea where you write letters and numbers using affiti alphabet. See Chapter 2 to learn how te Graffiti characters.

Graffitiwriting area

Application buttons

Introd

Using the backligIf lighting conditions mon your handheld, you

To activate the backl

n Press the power buRelease the button

Tip: In addition, yoactivate the bacfor more inform

To turn off the backl

n Press and hold the pbacklight also turnswith the Auto-off f6 for more informa

Application buttons

Activates the individual handheld applications that correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your handheld is turned off, pressing any application button activates the handheld and opens the corresponding application. This is the fastest way to open an application.

Tip:

Scroll buttons/ Clock control

Displabeyon

When buttonviewinup to v

When displafew setime if

Face plate Protecpersonuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

htake it difficult for you to see the information

can use the backlight to illuminate your screen.

ight:

tton and hold it down for about two seconds. when the backlight turns on.

u can assign the full-screen pen stroke to klight. See Pen preferences in Chapter 6 ation.

ight:

ower button for about two seconds. The off automatically (after a period of inactivity)

eature. See General preferences in Chapter tion.

See Buttons preferences in Chapter 6 for details on reassigning these buttons to activate any application on your handheld.

ys text and other information that extends d the handheld screen area.

your handheld is on, pressing the lower scrolls down to view information below the g area, and pressing the upper button scrolls iew information above the viewing area.

your handheld is off, pressing the top button ys the time. Holding down the top button for a conds turns on the backlight so you can see the lighting conditions are poor.

ts your handheld and enables you to alize your handhelds appearance.

Chapter 1

Locating back panel components

Stylus ServeapplicTo ushold i

Face plate tab

Releaappeaplate

IR port Uses receivto perinformopera

Reset button

Undereset about

Battery door

Secur

Serial (COM) port

Conncable,This ayour techn

Reset button

Serial (COM) port

Stylus

IR port

Face plate tabPage 6

s as a pointing device for navigating through ations and entering data on your handheld.

e the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and t as you would a pen or pencil.

ses the face plate so you can personalize the rance of your handheld with another face (sold separately).

infrared technology to transmit data to and e data from other Palm OS handhelds, and form HotSync operations. See Beaming ation in Chapter 4 and IR HotSync

tions in Chapter 5 for more information.

r normal use, you should not have to use the button. See Appendix A for information when and how to use the reset button.

es the batteries that power your handheld.

ects your handheld to the HotSync cradle/ which in turn connects to your computer. llows you to update the information between

handheld and computer using HotSync ology.

Battery door

Introd

Using the protective flip coverThe cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The window in the cover enables you to quickly view the time and alarm reminder messages when your handheld cover is closed. To view the time, press the top scroll button which is accessible through the hole at the bottom of the cover. You can open the cover so that it rests on the back of your handheld, or remove it altogether.

To remove the cover:1. Open the cover and

2. Gently rock the covprongs release from

3. To reattach the covetop edge of your hauntil the prongs locuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

grasp the hinge with your thumb.

er from one side to the other until the hinge the slots on the top edge of your handheld.

r, align the hinge prongs with the slots on the ndheld, and then insert one prong at a time k inside the slots.

Chapter 1

Changing the face plateYou can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web site: www.palm.com.

To change the face plate:1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld

and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld.

2. Align the bottom edbottom edge of you

3. Gently press the topclicks into position.

Face plate tabPage 8

ge of the new face plate with the slot on the r handheld.

of the face plate onto your handheld until it

Introd

Installing the batteriesTo use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the handheld. See Battery considerations in Appendix A for more information.

To install the batteries:1. Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away

from your handheld

2. Install the two AAAhandheld into the b

Note: A diagramshows + aninstalled, tbatteries in

3. Insert the battery doback of your handh

Important: Do not forcorrectly inplace. If yomake sureyour handthe batteryuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

.

alkaline batteries supplied with your attery compartment.

in the interior of the battery compartment d - ends of the batteries. When correctly

he clips in the battery compartment secure the place.

or back into place so that it is flush with the eld and clicks into position.

ce the battery door. When the batteries are stalled, the battery door clips smoothly into u feel resistance when replacing the door,

the door is aligned with the slots on the back of held, and that the batteries are firmly seated in compartment.

Press tab to open battery door

Chapter 1

Palm Desktop organizer softwarePalm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your computer.

It is a good idea to backdata on your handheldDesktop software appe

With Palm Desktothe following:n Work with your ha

Desktop software dList, Note Pad, andyou can view, enterhandheld. (You cansoftware.)

n Back up the data stotechnology and synsoftware. Synchronyour data is alwaysupdating data: Hotinformation.

n Import and export ddesktop applicationand Memo Pad. Seeinformation.

n Print your Date Booinformation on any

Connecting the The HotSync cradle/cayou to synchronize theDesktop software usin

Important: If you are follow the InformatioPage 10

up your data in case something happens to the . Changes you make on your handheld or Palm ar in both places after you synchronize.

p software, you can do

ndheld applications on your computer. Palm uplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so , and modify any data stored on your not modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop

red on your handheld with HotSync chronize the data on your Palm Desktop ization is a one-step procedure that ensures safe and up-to-date. See Exchanging and Sync operations in Chapter 4 for more

ata so you can easily transfer data from other s into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Importing data in Chapter 2 for more

k, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad printer.

HotSync cradle/cableble that comes with your handheld enables information on your handheld with the Palm g HotSync technology.

upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, instructions in Appendix C, Upgrade n before completing these steps.

Introd

To connect the HotSync cradle/cable:1. Turn off your computer.

2. Plug the HotSync cradle/cable into a serial (COM) port on your computer.

Note: Your HotSync cradle/cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure of the exact location of the serial port, refer

If your computer does ncradle/cable does not fHotSync cradle/cable http://www.palm.com/su

Macintosh serialuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

to the manual supplied with your computer.

ot have a dedicated serial port available, or the it your computer, you can order the following adapters from: pport/m100/extras

Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle.

25-pin serial USB

Chapter 1

Installing Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh Users Guide on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.

To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please print tinstalling:

n Turn off your compit.

n Do not simply copycomputers hard diplace the files in the

Important: If you are follow the Informatio

To install Palm Deskt1. Turn on your comp

2. Exit any open progrstartup such as Micsoftware.

3. Insert the Palm DesCD-ROM drive.

4. Follow the onscreenDuring installation the HotSync cradle/Page 12

hese instructions and do the following before

uter and connect the HotSync cradle/cable to

the Palm Desktop software files to your sk. You must use the installation software to ir proper locations and to decompress the files.

upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, instructions in Appendix C, Upgrade n before completing these steps.

op software on a Windows computer:uter.

ams, including those that run automatically at rosoft Office, and disable any virus-scanning

ktop software CD-ROM into the computers

instructions to complete the installation. you may be asked to connect your handheld to cable.

Introd

5. Follow the onscreenlearn about how to

To install Palm Deskt1. Turn on your Macin

2. Insert the Palm DesCD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the Pa

4. Double-click the Ins

5. Follow the onscreen

Using your handIf you prefer to use anoas Microsoft Outlook, yin order to add HotSynfeatures of Palm Desktsoftware, called a condhandheld and your PIMincluded on the Palm Dhowever, you must insinformation on the avause, contact the vendorwww.palm.com.

Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place uction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

instructions to take the Quick Tour so you can use Palm Desktop software.

op software on a Macintosh:tosh.

ktop software CD-ROM into your Macintoshs

lm Desktop CD icon.

taller icon to begin the installation procedure.

instructions to complete the installation.

held with another PIMther personal information manager (PIM), such ou still need to install Palm Desktop software c Manager, the connection software, and other op software to your computer. The connection uit, lets you synchronize the data between your

. The conduit for Microsoft Outlook is esktop software CD-ROM (Windows only);

tall it in addition to Palm Desktop software. For ilability of conduit software for the PIM you of your PIM or visit the web site

of the cradle.

Chapter 1

Tapping and typing

Tap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that gets things done on your handheld.

The first time you start your handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instruand a Basic Skills tutoryour handheld with itselement on the screen, twant to perform.

Important: Always usstrokes onpencil, or oscreen.

Basic Skills walks you interface and the appliBasic Skills later by tapLauncher.

With your handheld tuoperations, such as then Open applications

n Choose menu commn Initiate a global Fin

n Select options in dian Open the onscreen

Just as you can drag thcomputer, you can alsothe stylus to drag the sPage 14

ctions include a calibration screen, or digitizer, ial. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an he handheld can detect exactly which task you

e the point of the stylus for tapping or making the handheld screen. Never use an actual pen, ther sharp object to write on the handheld

through the key features of the handheld cations that come with it. You can return to ping the Welcome icon in the Applications

rned on, you can tap the screen to do many following:

andsd operation

log boxeskeyboards

e mouse to select text or move objects on your drag the stylus to select text. You can also use lider of any scroll bar.

Introd

Elements of the handheld interface

Menu bar A set oapplica

Icons Tap th

Calcul

data

Contrast control

Tap thedialog adjust slider tcan alsadjust

Clock Tap thdate.

abc With thactivat

123 With thactivat

Menu baruction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

f commands that are specific to the tion. Not all applications have a menu bar.

e icons to open applications , menus ,

ator , and to find text anywhere in your

.

Contrast icon to open the Adjust Contrast box. Tap to the left or right of the slider to the contrast in small increments or drag the o change the contrast in large increments. You o press the up and down scroll buttons to the contrast.

e Clock icon to display or set the time and

e cursor in an input field, tap the dot to e the alphabetic keyboard.

e cursor in an input field, tap the dot to e the numeric keyboard.

Icons

Chapter 1

Check box When acorrespempty, is check

Command buttons

Tap a bbuttonsapplica

Next/previous arrows

Tap theand nexdisplay

Pick list Tap thean item

Scroll bar Drag thscroll thpreviouTo scrolthe slid

You canpressingfront pa

Previous/next arrows

Check box

Command button

Pick listPage 16

check mark appears in a check box, the onding option is active. If a check box is tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box ed, tapping it removes the check mark.

utton to perform a command. Command appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of tion screens.

left and right arrows to display the previous t record; tap the up and down arrows to the previous and next page of information.

arrow to display a list of choices, and then tap in the list to select it.

e slider, or tap the top or bottom arrow, to e display one line at a time. To scroll to the s page, tap the scroll bar just above the slider. l to the next page, tap the scroll bar just below er.

also scroll to the previous and next pages by the upper and lower scroll buttons on the nel of your handheld.

Scroll bar

Introd

Opening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad with the application buttons on the front panel of your handheld.

Tip: When you preshave instant accneed to turn on

In addition to providinApplications Launcherapplication category.

To open an applicatio

1. Tap the Application

2. Tap the icon of the many applications isee all of your appli

Tip: To find ancharacter fLauncher sbegins witicons to diapplication

Applications Launcher

Address Book

Date Bookuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

s an application button on the front panel, you ess to the selected application. You dont even your handheld first.

g a way for you to open applications, the displays the current time, battery level, and

n:

s icon .

application that you want to open. If you have nstalled on your handheld, tap the scroll bar to cations.

application quickly, you can write the Graffiti or the first letter of its name. The Applications crolls to the first application with a name that

h that letter. You can also assign application fferent categories. See Categorizing s in Chapter 3.

Note Pad

To Do List

Chapter 1

Using menusMenus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you master them in one application, use them the same way in all the other applications.

The menus of each application are illustrated in the section on that application in Chapter 4. The Edit menu is described in Editing records in Chapter 4.

To open the menu bar:1. Open an application

2. Do one of the follow

Tap the Menu ic

Tap on the inver

In this example, three mThe Record menu is selDelete Memo, and Bea

Choosing a menuAfter you open the mecontains the command

The menus and menu capplication that is currcommands vary depencurrently using. For exfor the Memo list scree

Tap the Menu ico

Tap the title arePage 18

(such as Address Book or Memo Pad).

ing:

on .

ted title area at the top of the screen.

enus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. ected and contains the commands New Memo, m Memo.

nu bar for an application, tap the menu that you want to use.

ommands that are available depend on the ently open. Also, the menus and menu ding on which part of the application youre ample, in Memo Pad, the menus are different n and the Memo screen.

n

a

Introd

Graffiti menu commandsMost menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers. The command letters appear to the right of the command names.

Draw the Command stdraw the Command strthe Graffiti writing are

The command toolbar the current screen. Fordisplayed may be undothe command, or immeletter for an appropriat

For example, to chooseCommand stroke, follo

Note: Command modtap an icon or wthe menu comm

Command

Menu commands

CutUndo Cuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

roke anywhere in the Graffiti area. When you oke, the Command toolbar appears just above a to indicate that you are in Command mode.

displays context sensitive menu commands for example, if text is selected the menu icons , cut, copy, and paste. Tap on an icon to select diately write the corresponding command e command in the Graffiti writing area.

Select All in the Edit menu, draw the wed by the letter s.

e is only active for a short time, so you must rite the command letter immediately to choose and.

Command letters

opy Paste Beam Delete

Chapter 1

Displaying online tipsMany of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using the dialog box, or give you other useful information.

To display an online tip:

1. Tap the Tips icon .

2. After you review th

Entering dataThere are several waysn Using the onscreen

n Using Graffiti writin Using Note Pad

n Entering or importisynchronizing with

n Using an external k

Onscreen keyboaWhen you create or edBook, you can open theto enter data.

Tap here for alphabetic keyboardPage 20

e tip, tap Done.

to enter data into your handheld:keyboard

ng

ng data in Palm Desktop software and then your handheldeyboard

rdit a record in an application such as Address onscreen alphabetic and numeric keyboards

Tap here for numeric keyboard

Introd

After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard. See Using the onscreen keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information.

Note: You cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard.

Graffiti writingYour handheld includesystem for entering texsimple strokes with theletters or numbers.

The Palm Desktop softcan install on your hanInstalling and removiinstructions. The MemGraffiti writing. This seuse it to practice Graffi

Tab

Caps lock

Caps shift

Tap here to displaynumeric keyboard

Alpha

Numeric

Write letters here

Divisuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

s Graffiti writing software as the primary t and numbers. With Graffiti writing, you write stylus and they are instantly recognized as

ware CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you dheld to practice Graffiti writing. See ng applications in Chapter 3 for installation o Pad application is ideal for practicing ction explains how to open Memo Pad and ti writing.

Backspace

Carriage return

Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard

Tap here to display international keyboard

International

Write numbers here

ion marks

Chapter 1

To open Memo Pad:

1. Tap the Applications icon .

2. Tap the Memo Pad icon .

3. Tap New.

Note: A blinking cursor appears on the first line of the new memo to indicate where new text will appear.

See Using Graffiti wri

Note PadThe Note Pad applicatiquick note in your ownscreen. Think of Note PLater, you would transplace by entering the inthrow them away by dfor more information a

Using Palm DeskIf you have new recordto use the computer keonscreen keyboard, enPIM you have installedentering information inHelp in Palm Desktop software (for WindowsMacintosh Users Guide Page 22

ting to enter data in Chapter 2 for details.

on provides a place where you can write a handwriting directly on your handheld ad as a virtual sticky pad for short notes. fer your sticky notes to a more permanent formation in the appropriate application, or

eleting them. See Note Pad in Chapter 4 nd instructions.

top softwares you want to add to your handheld and prefer yboard rather than Graffiti writing or the ter the data in Palm Desktop software or the to use with your handheld. For details on Palm Desktop software, refer to the online

software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.

New memo cursor

Tap New

Write in Graffiti area

Introd

After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations in Chapter 4 for more information.

Importing data

If you already have data in a database on your computer, you can import it into Palm Desktop software. You can import data stored in computer applicationsanother Palm OS handthe records to your hanmanually. See Import

External keyboardYou can connect an opconnector on your hanhandheld. External keyenter large amounts ofcomputer. For additiongo to the web site: www

Customizing yYou can customize youapplication. You can enand address; set date anyour handheld to work

To open the Preferen


2. Tap the Preferences

3. Tap the category pi

4. Tap the Preferences

See Chapter 6 for morescreens and customizinuction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

such as spreadsheets and databases, or from held. When you import data, you transfer dheld without having to enter them

ing data in Chapter 2 for more information.

tional keyboard accessory to the serial dheld so you can type data directly into your boards are very helpful when you need to

data quickly while you are away from your al information about this optional accessory, .palm.com.

our handheldr handheld by using the Preferences ter personal information such as your name d time formats; turn off sounds; and configure with a modem or network.

ces screens:

s icon .

icon .

ck list in the upper-right corner of the screen.

category you want to view.

specific information on the Preferences g your handheld.

Chapter 1

Setting the time and dateYou make changes to the time and date in the Clock application.

To set the current time and date:


2. Tap the Clock icon .

3. Tap the Set Time & Date button.

4. Tap the hour box.

5. Tap the up or down

6. Tap each minute nuthem.

7. Tap AM or PM.

Note: Your handformats. Sedetails.

8. Tap the Set Date bu

9. Tap the arrows to sPage 24

arrows to change the hour.

mber, and then tap the arrows to change

held can also display the time in other e Formats preferences in Chapter 6 for

tton.

elect the current year.

Tap here

Tap arrows to select year

Tap to select month

Tap to select date

Introd

10. Tap a month.

11. Tap the current date. uction to Your Palm m100 Series Handheld

Chapter 2

Chapter 2Entering Data in Your Handheld

This chapter explains hseries handheld by wriarea, by using the onscapplication, by using thkeyboard accessory, or

Using GraffitiChapter 1 introduced Guse it to enter text in yoprocedures for creatingsymbols, as well as som

Writing Graffiti Most people find they only minutes of practicyou can type on a stanresemble the uppercasmakes Graffiti writing

There are four basicing:

n If you draw the chalater in this chapterdiagram), you achie

n The heavy dot on eaCertain characters hand end points. Alwshould not create thwhere to begin the Page 26

ow to enter data into your Palm m100 ting with the stylus in the Graffiti writing reen keyboard, by using the Note Pad e computer keyboard, by using an external

by importing data from another application.

writing to enter dataraffiti writing and briefly described how to ur applications. In this section, you learn the letters, numbers, punctuation, and e Graffiti tips and tricks.

characterscan enter text quickly and accurately with e. Graffiti writing includes any character

dard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely e letters of the regular alphabet, which easy to learn.

concepts for success with Graffiti writ-

racter shape exactly as shown in the tables (like the shapes shown in the following ve 100% accuracy.

ch shape shows where to begin the stroke. ave similar shapes, but different beginning ays begin the stroke at the heavy dot (you

e heavy dot; it is only there to show you stroke).

n Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet equivalents.

n The Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing the letters of the alphabet and one for writing numbers. The small marks at the top and bottom of the Graffiti writing area indicate the tw

To write Graffiti lette1. Tap the screen whe

Note: You need tmust see a

2. Use the tables on ththe letter you want below creates the le

Note: There are tsome lettereasiest for

As youll see later, youuppercase and lowerca

3. Position the stylus iarea.

Write letters here

Divis

Start stroke at heavy dotEntering Data in Your Handheld

o areas.

rs:re you want your text to go.

o tap above the Graffiti writing area, and blinking cursor before you write the text.

e following pages to find the stroke shape for to create. For example, the stroke shown tter n.

wo different stroke shapes available for s. For these letters, choose the one thats you.

use the same shape to create both the se version of a letter.

n the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing

Write numbers here

ion marks

Lift stylus here

Chapter 2

4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables.

5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape.

Thats all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen.

As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next char

Important: You must writing areGraffiti wrthem as te

Graffiti tipsWhen using Graffiti wn Accuracy improves

should draw stroke

n To delete charactersthe character you w(a line from right to

n Write at natural sperecognition errors.

n Do not write on a slsides of the Graffiti

n Press firmly.Page 28

acter you want to write.

begin the character strokes in the Graffiti a. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the iting area, your handheld does not recognize xt characters.

riting, keep these tips in mind: when you write large characters. You s that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area.

, simply set the insertion point to the right of ant to delete and make the backspace stroke left) in the Graffiti writing area.ed. Writing too slowly can generate

ant. Vertical strokes should be parallel to the writing area.

The Graffiti alphabet

Letter Strokes Letter Strokes

A N

B

O

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

Space

CarriageReturnEntering Data in Your Handheld

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

Back Space

Period tap twice

Chapter 2

Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters, you must first shift to caps just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard and then write the character strokes.

Note: Graffiti writing includes a feature that automatically capitalizes the first letter when you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line).

To draw the first lett

n Use the Caps Shift s

Tip: When Capappears inscreen. If ybackspace

To enter only capital

n Use the Caps Lock s

Tip: When Capsymbol aphandheld sCaps Shift

CapsShift

CapsLock

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er of a word as a capital letter:

troke:

s Shift is active, an up arrow symbol the lower-right corner of the handheld ou accidentally activate Caps Shift,

will cancel it.

letters (Caps Lock):

troke:

s Lock is active, an underlined up arrow pears in the lower-right corner of the creen. To return to lowercase, make the

stroke.

Caps Shift

Caps Lock

Writing numbersWriting numbers with Graffiti writing is similar to writing letters of the alphabet, except that you make the character strokes on the right-hand side (numbers side) of the Graffiti writing area.

Graffiti numbers

Writing punctuaGraffiti writing can creenter from a standard ka single tap on the Grayou activate Punctuatiactive. The next strokepunctuation mark.

Note: When Punctuastroke anywhernumbers side).

Number Strokes Number Strokes

0

1

2

3

4 Entering Data in Your Handheld

tion marksate any punctuation symbol that you can eyboard. All punctuation marks begin with

ffiti writing area. When you make this tap, on Shift and a dot appears to show it is you make with the stylus creates a

tion Shift is active, you can make a symbol e in the Graffiti writing area (the letters or

5

6

7

8

9

Punctuation shift

Chapter 2

Additional Graff

Writing symbolsAll symbols and extendGraffiti writing area of

When the Symbol Shiftthe lower-right corner creates the symbol or e

Symbol Stroke Symbol Stroke

Period.

Dash

Comma,

Left Paren(

Apostrophe'

Question?

Exclamation!

SymbolShift

@ # % ^ &

\ { } [ ]Page 32

iti punctuation

and extended charactersed characters begin with the stroke in the

your handheld:

is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in of the screen. The next stroke that you make xtended character.

Right Paren)

Slash/

Dollar$

* < > + = |

~ ` ; : " tab

Symbol

Writing accenteTo create accented chacreate the letter, followadds the accent to the l

For example, the followdraw an accented e.

Accent strokes

Use these accent stroke

Additional non-EYou can write the follopunctuation or shifting

Note: You must writeof the Graffiti w

, , ,, , ,

+ X : = =c Y

?

!

aEntering Data in Your Handheld

d charactersracters, draw the stroke normally used to ed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then etter.

ing diagram shows the strokes required to

s to write the following accented letters:

nglish characterswing characters without any special :

these non-English characters in the left side riting area.

= e

a a a a a

c ae

Chapter 2

Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications.

Graffiti ShortCuGraffiti ShortCuts makquick and easy. ShortCfeatures of some word

Graffiti writing comes can also create your owcharacters. For examplname, or for the headeChapter 6 to learn abou

To use a ShortCut, draShortCut characters. WShortCut symbol appein ShortCut mode.

Command Stroke

Move cursor right

Move cursor left

Previous field(Address Book only

Next Field(Address Book only

Open Address Reco(Address Book only

ShortCut Page 34

tse entering commonly used words or phrases uts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext processors.

with several predefined ShortCuts, and you n. Each ShortCut can represent up to 45

e, you might create a ShortCut for your r of a memo. See ShortCuts preferences in t creating your own ShortCuts.

w the ShortCut stroke followed by the hen you draw the ShortCut stroke, the

ars at the insertion point to show that you are

)

)

rd)

Your handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts:

Using the onsYou can open the onscor numbers on your hacharacters while using

To use the onscreen 1. Open an application

2. Tap a record, or tap

3. Tap abc to open tthe numeric keyboa

4. Tap the characters t

Note: The onscreinternationthree dialoneed.

5. After you finish, tap

Entry ShortCut

Date stamp ds

Time stamp ts

Date / time stamp

Meeting

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Tap here fokeyboardEntering Data in Your Handheld

creen keyboardreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text ndheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti the onscreen keyboard.

keyboard: (such as Address Book).

New.

he alphabetic keyboard, or tap 123 to open rd.

o enter text and numbers.

en keyboard also includes a dialog box for al characters. You can switch among the gs at any time to enter the exact text you

Done to close the onscreen keyboard and

dts

me

br

lu

di

r alpha Tap here for numeric keyboard

Chapter 2

place the text in the record.

Using Note PadIn addition to using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you can enter data on your handheld using the Note Pad application. When you use Note Pad, you write quick notes directly on the handheld screen in your own handwriting. Later, you can enter this information into another application, or delete it. See Note Pad in Chapter

To use Note Pad:

1. Press the Note Pad your handheld.

2. Write the informati

3. Tap Done.

Using your coIf you have a lot of datkeyboard, you can usePIM to enter informatioperation to synchronithe information on youcame with your handhsoftware and in most Papplications. For morecomputer, refer to the oQuick Tour in Palm DesPalm Desktop Software fDesktop software CD-R

Using an exteYou can connect an opconnector on your hanhandheld. This accessoamounts of data quickFor more information awww.palm.com.Page 36

4 for more information and instructions.

application button on the front panel of

on directly on the handheld screen.

mputer keyboarda to enter, or prefer to use the computer Palm Desktop software or any supported on. You can then perform a HotSync ze the information on your computer with r handheld. Most of the applications that eld are also available in Palm Desktop IMs, so you dont need to learn different information on entering data on your nline Help in Palm Desktop software, the ktop software (for Windows users), and the

or the Macintosh Users Guide on the Palm OM.

rnal keyboard accessorytional keyboard accessory to the serial dheld and type data directly into your ry is very helpful if you need to enter large

ly while you are away from your computer. bout this accessory, go to the web site:

Importing dataIf you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another handheld, you can transfer the data to your handheld without having to key it in manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld.

Importing data fPalm Desktop softwareformats:

n Comma delimited (n Tab delimited (.tab,

only

n CSV (Lotus Organizn Date Book archive (

n Address Book archin To Do List archive (

n Memo Pad archive

Archive formats can onthe archive file formatsuse a Palm OS handhPalm Desktop informa

To import data from 1. Open Palm Desktop

2. Click the applicatio

3. If you are importingnames, do the follow

Select All in the

Be sure that the file also exist in create them nowthe Unfiled categ

4. From the File menu

5. Select the file you w

6. Click Open.Entering Data in Your Handheld

rom a Windows computer can import data in the following file

.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad

er 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only.dba)

ve (.aba).tda)

(.mpa)

ly be used with Palm Desktop software. Use to share information with other people who eld or to create a copy of your important tion.

a Windows computer: software.

n into which you want to import data.

records that contain a field with category ing:

Category box.

same categories that appear in the imported the application. If the categories do not exist, ; otherwise, the records are imported into ory.

, choose Import.

ant to import.

Chapter 2

7. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the right.

8. If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that field.

9. Click OK.

The imported data is highlighted in the application.

10. To add the importeoperation.

See Palm Desktop onliand exporting data.

Importing data f

Palm Desktop softwareapplications when youformat:

n Address Book Plus n Claris Organizer (P

directly)

n ClarisWorks (save un DateBook Pro (text

n DayMaker (text filen Dynodex (text file)

n FileMaker Pro (tab n Meeting Maker (tex

n Newton running ONames; Date Book C

n Now Contact (text f

n Now Up-to-Date (ten QuickDex (text file)

n TouchBase Pro (texPage 38

d data to your handheld, perform a HotSync

ne Help for more information on importing

rom a Macintosh

can import data from any of the following export the data in the appropriate file

(text file)alm Desktop software can open these files

nder new name as ASCII text file)file)

)

separated text file)t file)

S 1.0 with Newton Connection Kit:alendar; and Notepad (text file)

ile)

xt file)

t file)

To import data from a Macintosh:1. Open Palm Desktop software.

2. From the File menu, choose Import.

3. Select the file you want to import.

4. Click Open.

5. If you want to change the order of the fields youre importing, point to a field, wait for the cursor to change to a double arrow, and then drag the fi

6. If you do not want field names.

7. From the Fields pop

8. From the Delimiterdelimiter.

9. Click OK.

10. To add the importeoperation.

See Palm Desktop onliand exporting data.Entering Data in Your Handheld

eld to a new location.

to import a field, click the arrow between the

-up menu, choose the appropriate field.

s pop-up menu, choose the appropriate

d data to your handheld, perform a HotSync

ne Help for more information on importing

Chapter 3

Chapter 3Managing Your Applications

This chapter explains hPalm m100 series haso they are personalizecategorize applications

Using the AppTo open the Applicatio

Selecting applicYour handheld is equipapplications installed oLauncher. See Openin

Switching betw

When working in any press an application buswitch to another applyour work in the currereturn to that applicati

Categorizing apThe category feature enapplication icons that aLauncher. You can assidisplay a single categoPage 40

ow to switch between applications on your ndheld, how to change application settings d to your work methods, and how to so you view them in related groups.

lications Launcherns Launcher, tap the Applications icon .

ationsped with a variety of applications. All the n your handheld appear in the Applications g applications in Chapter 1 for details.

een applications

application, tap the Applications icon or tton on the front panel of your handheld to

ication. Your handheld automatically saves nt application and displays it when you on.

plicationsables you to manage the number of ppear onscreen in the Applications gn an application to a category and then ry or all your applications.

To categorize an application:


2. Tap the Menu icon .

3. Tap App, and then tap Category.

4. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category.

Tip: To create apick list. Ttap OK to

5. Tap Done.

To display applicatio



Tap the Applicayour categories.

Tap the pick listselect the catego

Changing the ABy default, the Applicaan icon. As an alternatiapplications. You can aapplications each time Managing Your Applications

new category, tap Edit Categories from the ap New, enter the category name, and then add the category. Tap OK.

ns by category:

s icon .

ing:

tions icon repeatedly to cycle through all

in the upper-right corner of the screen and ry you want to display.

pplications Launcher displaytions Launcher displays each application as ve, you can choose to show a list of lso choose to view the same category of you open the Applications Launcher.

Chapter 3

To change the Applications Launcher display:


2. Tap the Menu icon .

3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.

4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.

5. Tap OK.

To open the Applicary:


2. Tap the Menu icon

3. Tap Options, and th

4. Tap the Remember

5. Tap OK.

Choosing prefYou can set options thaapplications Preferenc

To change preference1. Open an application


3. Tap Options, and th

Note: Not all app

4. Make changes to th

5. Tap OK.Page 42

tions Launcher to the last opened catego-

s icon .

.

en tap Preferences.

Last Category check box to select it.

erencest affect an entire application in the es dialog box.

s for an application: .

.

en tap Preferences.

lications have a Preferences command.

e settings.

Installing and removing applicationsThis section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld and how to remove Palm Desktop software from your computer.

Installing add-on applicationsYour handheld comes with the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Memo Pad, Clock, and Calculator applications installed and ready to

You can also install addas games and other sofinstall software on youfind bonus add-on softin the Add-on folder in

There are also a varietyyour handheld. To learweb site: http://www.palm.com.

Note: Any game or aresides in RAM

To install add-on softWindows computer:1. On your computer,

to install into the adon your computer.

Note: If the softwto decompthe applicanavigate to

2. Double-click the PaManaging Your Applications

use.

itional applications on your handheld, such tware. The Install Tool makes it easy to r handheld during a HotSync operation. To ware that comes with your handheld, look side the Palm folder on your computer.

of third-party applications available for n more about these applications, go to the

pplication that you install on your handheld memory; you can delete them at any time.

ware on your handheld using a

copy or download the application you want d-on folder in your Palm Desktop directory

are you download is compressed, you need ress it into this folder. If you prefer to place tion into another folder, you need to that folder before you complete step 5.

lm Desktop icon on your desktop.

Chapter 3

3. Click Install.

Tip: You can alInstall Tooby double-file extensiPage 44

so access the Install Tool dialog by selecting l from the Palm Desktop program group or clicking any file with a PRC, PDB, or PNC on.

4. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.

5. Click Add.

6. Select the applicatiohandheld.

Tip: You can usfunctions t

7. Click Open.

Note: Review theInstall Tooapplicationnot removsimply reminstall.)

8. Perform a HotSync selected in step 6. Soperations in Chap

To install add-on sotosh:1. On your Macintosh

to install into the ad

Note: If the softwto decompthe applicanavigate to

2. From the HotSync mManaging Your Applications

n(s) that you want to install on your

e the standard Windows CTRL and SHIFT key o select multiple files.

list of applications you selected in the l dialog box. If you do not want to install an , select it, and then click Remove. (This does

e the application from your computer; it oves it from the list of applications to

operation to install the application(s) you ee Exchanging and updating data: HotSync ter 4 for details.

ftware on your handheld using a Macin-

, copy or download the application you want d-on folder in your Palm folder.

are you download is compressed, you need ress it into this folder. If you prefer to place tion into another folder, you need to that folder before you complete step 4.

enu, choose Install Handheld Files.

Chapter 3

3. From the User pop-to your handheld.

4. Click Add to List.

5. Select the applicatio

6. Click Add File to adHandheld Files list.

Tip: You can insteps 4 thr

7. Close the Install Ha

8. Perform a HotSync selected in steps 4 tdata: HotSync operPage 46

up menu, select the name that corresponds

n you want to install.

d the selected application to the Install

stall more than one application by repeating ough 6 and selecting additional applications.

ndheld Files window.

operation to install the application(s) you hrough 6. See Exchanging and updating ations in Chapter 4 for details.

Installing gamesThe CD-ROM also includes games that you can install with the Install Tool, such as Giraffe. Giraffe is a fun, easy way for you to practice Graffiti writing.

After you install and start a game, the instructions appear in the Game menu. Depending on the game, the Game menu may also contain commands to show high scores, to start a new game, or to set preferences for the

Removing applicIn the event that you rulonger need an applicaapplications from yourapplications, patches, aremove the applicationhandheld.

To remove an add-on



3. Tap App, and then

4. Tap the application

5. Tap Delete.

6. Tap Yes.

7. Tap Done.Managing Your Applications

game.

ationsn out of memory or decide that you no

tion you installed, you can remove handheld. You can remove only add-on nd extensions that you install; you cannot s that reside in the ROM portion of your

application:

s icon .

.

tap Delete.

that you want to remove.

Chapter 3

Removing Palm Desktop softwareIf you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer.

To remove Palm Desktop software from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings, and then

Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3. On the Install/Unin

4. Click Add/Remove

Note: You need to insinstallation CDanother PIM.

To remove Palm Desk1. Locate the Palm De

icon.

2. From the Easy Instamenu.

3. Select the software

4. Click Uninstall.

5. Select the folder tha

6. Click Remove.

Note: This procedata in you

7. Restart your MacinPage 48

stall tab, select Palm Desktop software.

.

tall the HotSync Manager from the if you want to synchronize data with

top software from a Macintosh: sktop Installer icon and double-click this

ll screen, choose Uninstall from the pop-up

you want to remove.

t contains your Palm Desktop software files.

ss removes only the application files. The r Users folder remains untouched.

tosh.

SecurityYour handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect.

In Security, you can do the following:n Lock and turn off your handheld so that it does not operate until

you enter the correct password.n Mask all records that you mark as private so the information

appears greyed out

n Hide all records thaon any screen.

You can mask or hide pWithout a password, pSecurity application tothe private record. Witto view the private entChapter 4 for informat

Assigning a pasYou can assign a passwlock your handheld.

To assign a password


2. Tap the Security ico

3. Tap the Password b

4. Enter a password.

5. Tap OK.

6. Enter the same passwManaging Your Applications

.

t you mark as private so they do not appear

rivate records with or without a password. rivate records are hidden until you set the show them, or they are masked until you tap h a password, you must enter the password ries. See Making records private in ion on making records private.

swordord to protect your private records and to

:

s icon .

n.

ox.

ord a second time, and tap OK.

Tap here

Chapter 3

Changing or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change or delete it.

To change or delete your password:1. Tap the Password box.

2. Enter the current password.

3. Tap OK.


To change the pOK.

To delete the paPage 50

ing:

assword, enter the new password, and tap

ssword, tap Delete.

Tap here

Locking your handheldYou can also lock your handheld so that you need to enter your password to operate it.

Important: If you lock your handheld, you must enter the exact password to re-activate your handheld. If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your handheld; however, you can restore all operation.A for more

To lock your handhel1. Perform a HotSync

your handheld andupdating data: Hotinformation on syn

2. Assign a password.

3. Tap Lock & Turn O

4. Tap Off & Lock.

5. To start your handhManaging Your Applications

synchronized data at the next HotSync See Resetting your handheld in Appendix information.

d with a password:operation to synchronize the data between your computer. See Exchanging and Sync operations in Chapter 4 for chronizing your data.

ff.

eld, turn it on and then enter the password.

Tap Lock and Turn Off

Chapter 3

Recovering from a forgotten passwordIf you did not activate the Off & Lock feature and you forget your password, you can delete the password from your handheld. Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and files marked as Private.

Important: If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, your handheld restores your private entries the next time you perform a HotSync operation,

To delete a forgotten1. Tap Lost Password.

2. Tap Yes.Page 52

but it does not restore the password.

password:

Chapter 4Using Your Applications

Your Palm m100 series handheld includes these applications:

n Date Bookn Address Book

n To Do Listn Note Pad

n Memo Padn Clock

n Calculator

This chapter is dividedn Overview of appli

and explains how to

n Common tasks gican do in most or alyou learn in one apand behavior of all

n Application-specifgives instructions oapplication.Using Your Applications

into three sections:cations briefly describes each application open it.

ves instructions on how to do tasks that you l of the applications. Its easy to transfer what plication to the others because the structure the applications are quite similar.ic tasks is organized by application and n how to do tasks that are specific to each

Chapter 4

Overview of applications

Date Book

Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date.

In Date Book, you can do the following:n Enter a description

specific time and dan Display a chart of y

Week View makes ipotential schedulin

n Display a monthly chave morning, lunc

n Display an agenda your To Do items fo

n Set an alarm to soun

n Create reminders forather than time of track with your han

n Attach notes to indiclarification of the e

To open Date Book:

n Press the Date Bookyour handheld. Dat

Note: Press the Date through the Da

DatPage 54

of your appointment and assign it to a te.our appointments for an entire week. The t easy to spot available times and any g overlaps or conflicts.

alendar to quickly spot days where you h, or afternoon appointments.showing appointments, untimed events, and r the day.d prior to the scheduled activity.

r events that are based on a particular date, day. Birthdays and anniversaries are easy to dheld.vidual events for a description or ntry in your Date Book.

application button on the front panel of e Book opens to todays schedule.

Book application button repeatedly to cycle y, Week, Month and Agenda views.

e Book button

Address Book

Address Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts.

In Address Book, you can do the following:n Quickly look up or enter names, addresses, phone numbers, and

other information.n Enter up to five pho

or e-mail addresses fo

n Define which phonAddress Book entry

n Attach a note to eacenter additional inf

n Assign Address Booorganize and view

n Create your own diother Palm OS han

To open Address Boo

n Press the Address Byour handheld. Adyour records.

Note: Press the Addrcycle through tPress and holdinstantly beamhandheld.

AUsing Your Applications

ne numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, etc.)

r each name.

e number appears in the Address list for each . h Address Book entry, in which you can ormation about the entry.

k entries to categories so that you can them in logical groups.gital business card that you can beam to dhelds.

k: ook application button on the front panel of

dress Book opens to display the list of all

ess Book application button repeatedly to he categories in which you have records. the Address Book application button to your business card to another Palm OS

ddress Book button

Chapter 4

To Do List

To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do.

In To Do List, you can do the following:n Make a quick and convenient list of things to do.n Assign a priority level to each task.

n Assign a due date fn Assign To Do List i

and view them in lo

n Sort your To Do Liscategory.

n Attach notes to indiclarification of the t

To open To Do List:

n Press the To Do Lisyour handheld. To you last viewed.

Note: Press the To Dothrough the catPage 56

or any or all of your To Do List items. tems to categories so that you can organize gical groups.

t items either by due date, priority level, or

vidual To Do List items for a description or ask.

t application button on the front panel of Do List opens to display the category of items

List application button repeatedly to cycle egories in which you have items.

To Do List button

Note Pad

Note Pad provides a place to take notes in your own handwriting. You can use Note Pad to do everything you might do with a piece of paper and a pencil.

In Note Pad, you can do the following:n Take notes, draw a sketch, or write any kind of message directly

on your handheld sinto other applicatio

n Set an alarm to use

n Assign notes to catethem in logical grou

n Copy and paste notMicrosoft Word usitechnology.

To open Note Pad:

n Press the Note Pad handheld. Note Padwriting immediatel

Note: Press the Note through the catUsing Your Applications

creen. Later, you can enter this information ns.

your notes as reminder messages.

gories so that you can organize and view ps.

es into popular computer applications like ng Palm Desktop software and HotSync

application button on the front panel of your opens a new note so that you can begin

y.

Pad application button repeatedly to cycle egories in which you have items.

Note Pad button

Chapter 4

Calculator

Calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

In Calculator, you can do the following:n Perform basic calculations.n Store and retrieve values.

n Display the last sericonfirming a series

To open Calculator:

n Tap the Calculator i

Clock

Clock enables y

In Clock, you cann View the current timn Set the time and da

n Set an alarm.

To open Clock:


2. Tap the Clock icon Page 58

es of calculations, which is useful for of chain calculations.

con next to the Graffiti writing area.

ou to set and view the current time and date.

do the following:e and date.

te for all the applications on your handheld.

s icon .

.

Calculator icon

Memo Pad

Memo Pad provides a place to store information that is not associated with Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List.

In Memo Pad, you can do the following:n Use Graffiti characters to store memos, lists, or any other text

message on your handheld. n Drag and drop mem

Microsoft Word whsoftware and HotSy

n Assign memos to cain logical groups.

n Write down phone you can copy and p

To open Memo Pad:


2. Tap the Memo Pad Using Your Applications

os into popular computer applications like en you synchronize using Palm Desktop nc technology.

tegories so that you can organize and view them

numbers and other types of information. Later, aste this information to other applications.

s icon .

icon .

Chapter 4

Common tasksThe tasks described in this section use the term records to refer to individual items in the applications: a Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do List item, Note Pad note, or Memo Pad memo.

Creating recordsYou can use the following procedure to create a new record in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad.

To create a record:1. Select the applicatio

2. Tap New.

3. In Date Book only: appointment and ta

4. Enter text for the re

5. (Optional) Tap Detaavailable in Note Pa

6. In Address Book, N

Theres no need to savautomatically.

Editing recordsAfter you create a recoat any time. The followin editing mode:

n A blinking cursor n One or more dotted

Note: In Note Pad yowill not see an Page 60

n in which you want to create a record.

Select start and end times for your p OK.

cord.

ils to select attributes for the record. (Not d.)

ote Pad, and Memo Pad only: Tap Done.

e the record because your handheld saves it

rd, you can change, delete, or enter new text ing features tell you when your handheld is

edit lines

u can write anywhere on the screen. So, you edit line or blinking cursor.

Edit line

Blinking cursor

Entering textFor information on entering text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or your computer keyboard, see Chapter 2. For information on entering text in Note Pad, see Note Pad later in this chapter.

Edit menuThe Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commathat you select in an ap

To select text in an a1. Tap the beginning o

2. Drag the stylus ove

Note: You can alselect a linYou can alwords, or

The following comman

Undo Reversesexample,the text ydone by

Cut Removesthe memyou cut iinto a dif

Copy Copies thmemory you copyinto a dif

Paste Inserts thpoint in aselected tPaste doeUsing Your Applications

nds available in the Edit menu apply to text plication.

pplication:f the text that you want to select.

r the text to highlight it (in black).

so double tap to select a word, or triple tap to e of text.so drag across the text to select additional drag down to select a group of lines.

ds may appear in an Edit menu:

the action of the last edit command. For if you used Cut to remove text, Undo restores ou removed. Undo also reverses deletions

using backspace.

the selected text and stores it temporarily in ory of your handheld. You can paste the text nto another area of the current application or ferent application.

e selected text and stores it temporarily in the of your handheld. You can paste the text that into another area of the current application or ferent application.

e text that you cut or copied at the selected record. The text you paste replaces any ext. If you did not previously cut or copy text, s nothing.

Chapter 4

Note: In Note Pad thnote is selectedtool to remove

Deleting record

To delete a record:1. Select the record yo


3. Tap Record, and the

Date Book: Delet

Address Book: D

To Do List: Delet

Note Pad: Delete

Memo Pad: Dele

A confirmation dialof the deleted item be sure that the chea copy, tap the checcheck box does not archive Note Pad n

4. Tap OK.

If you choose to save atransfers it to the archiperform a HotSync ope

Other ways to deYou can also delete rec

Select All

Selects all of the text in the current record or screen. This enables you to cut or copy all of the text and paste it elsewhere.

Keyboard Opens the onscreen keyboard. When you finish with the onscreen keyboard, tap Done.

Graffiti Help

Opens screens that show all the Graffiti character strokes. Use this command anytime you forget a stroke for a chaPage 62

e Edit menu appears only when the title of a . To edit a note in Note Pad, use the eraser lines, and the pen tool to add lines.

s

u want to delete.

.

n tap the Delete command:

e Event

elete Address

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