Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs)
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Personal Digital Assistant
(PDAs)Presented by:Natalie T. CarterSpring 2006ETEC 562
Purpose of the PDA keep track of your
schedule business and personal
contacts to-do list memos budgets create digital photo albums play games listen to music * use reference software * read eBooks*= with the use of an expansion card
Handheld ControlsFRONT PANEL CONTROLS
• Screen—displays the applications and information on the handheld. Touch sensitive.
• Clock icon—displays time and date• Input Area—allows you to enter information with Graffiti 2
Writing or open the onscreen keyboard• Power Button—turns handheld on and off and activates
keylock• Display Icon—adjust brightness and contrast on display• 5-Way Navigator—assists in moving around and selecting
information to display on the screen• Application Buttons—opens calendar and contacts
applications
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TOP PANEL CONTROLS
IR Port—beams information between handhelds and other devices with an IR port (IR=infrared)
Expansion card slot—place to insert expansion cards, which adds memory for listening to music, backing up information, applications, and accessories
Headphone Jack—can connect a standard 3.5 mm stereo headset to handheld to listen to music and other audio applications
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SIDE AND BACK PANEL CONTROLS
• Stylus—used to enter information into the handheld
• Reset Button—resets handheld if it stops responding
• Power Connector—connects handheld to the power adapter so it can be charged
• Mini-USB Connector—connects handheld to the computer, using HotSync cable, to synchronize
• Speaker—used to listen to alarms, game and system sounds, and music
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The handheld has……• World Clock—tells time in your city and two
other locations; alarm• Calendar—manage schedule and color code by
category• Calculator—mathematical functions• Contacts—basic phone book• Note pad—write on screen for quick notes• Memos—keep notes from meetings, recipes, etc.• Tasks—prioritize to-do list, set alarms, etc.• HotSync—synchronize info on handheld with info
on computer• Preferences—customize handheld’s sound
levels, security, colors, etc.
Installing and Removing Applications
INSTALLATION
install applications from the PalmOne CD
install software from other places as long as there is an application on the handheld that can read the files
REMOVAL
remove applications from handheld or expansion card
cannot remove applications that are part of the handheld operating system
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Opening Applications• press application
button to turn on handheld and to open application for that button (i.e. calendar, contacts)
• tap home button to see list of applications and tap on application to be used
• tap home button to switch between applications
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Expanding the Handheld
• handheld is compatible with SDIO, SD, and MultiMediaCard expansion cards
SDIO (Secure Digital input/output)—helps to add accessories
SD and MultiMediaCard—helps store information and applications
Expansion card is used for….
• storing songs and listening to music• viewing and storing photos
(compatible expansion card required) and copying photos to handheld
• backing up and copying important information
• adding games and other software• adding accessories, such as
presentation module
Memos
CREATE• select memos from
home screen• select new to
create memo• enter memo from
onscreen keyboard
EDIT/VIEW• select memos from
home screen• in memos list,
select memo you want
• read or edit memo and press done
Working with Memos on Your Computer
Use Memos on your computer to view and manage the memos you create on your handheld. You can:
• View, copy, and delete memos • Edit memo details • Mark memos private • Show, mask, and hide private memos • Print memos • Change between the list and single memo views • Add a date and time stamp to a memo • Organize memos into categories • Sort memos • Share memos
Note Pad
CREATE• select Note Pad
from home screen• use stylus to write
note directly on handheld screen
EDIT/VIEW• select Note Pad
from home screen• open note and
select done to display Note Pad list
• select note to view or edit
Working with Note Pad on Your Computer
Use Note Pad on your computer to view and manage the handwritten notes you create on your handheld. You can:
• Learn about the parts of the Note Pad window • View, copy, and delete notes • Edit note details and titles • Set an alarm for a note • Mark notes private • Show, mask, and hide private notes • Print notes • Change between the List and note Preview views • Sort notes • Share notes
Sharing Information
• beam from one handheld to another• synchronize information from
handheld to computer or vice versa• copy information onto expansion
card
Beaming
• beam information from within an application to another PalmOS user
• select information you want to beam and open application
• open menu and select Beam menu
• point handheld’s IR port with another handheld IR port
Synchronization
• connect HotSync cable to USB port with other end in mini-USB connector on handheld
• tap HotSync button on handheld to synchronize information into computer
• synchronize using infrared (IR) port
Do’s and Don’tsDO’S
• use protective cover• use stylus only to tap
screen• use only supplied
power adapter• keep battery charged• keep screen free from
dust
DON’TS• do not drop or bang
handheld• do not carry handheld
in back pocket• do not let handheld
get wet or leave in damp locations
• do not expose handheld to very hot or cold temperatures
And in conclusion....
The handheld can be used in many different ways in education. It is easy to use because of its mobility and compactness. They are fairly inexpensive and user friendly.