Palm M100 Handbook Page 1

Handbookfor the Palm™ m100 Handheld

Chapter 1 Page 4Palm m100 componentsLocating front panel controls Power button/ Backlight controlTurns your handheld on or off and controls the backli

Chapter 4 Page 94Date Book menus, preferences, and display optionsDate Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book features that are n

Page 95 Using Your Applications Compress Day View. Controls how times appear in the Day View. When Compress Day View is off, all time slots display.

Chapter 4 Page 96Address BookAddress Book is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses.Creating an Ad

Page 97 Using Your Applications4. Use the Next Field Graffiti stroke to move to the First Name field.Tip:You can also move to any field by tapping it

Chapter 4 Page 98Selecting types of phone numbersYou can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with an Address Book

Page 99 Using Your ApplicationsAddress Book menusAddress Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explain

Chapter 4 Page 100Options menusPreferences Remember last category. Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application

Page 101 Using Your ApplicationsTo 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

Chapter 4 Page 102To 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. Tap the Priority numb

Page 103 Using Your ApplicationsTo display the To Do Item Details dialog box:1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.2. Tap Deta

Page 5 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldUsing the backlightIf lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your han

Chapter 4 Page 104To Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List, and To Do items in Date Book Agen

Page 105 Using Your Applications3. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not ex

Chapter 4 Page 106Note PadA record in Note Pad is called a “note.” You can assign each note a title and store up to 999 notes on your handheld. To cre

Page 107 Using Your ApplicationsTo 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.

Chapter 4 Page 1087. Tap the year, month and date you want the alarm to sound.After you tap the date, the Set Alarm dialog box reappears.8. Tap OK.9.

Page 109 Using Your ApplicationsNote Pad menusNote Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Note Pad features that are not explained elsewher

Chapter 4 Page 110Memo PadA memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on yo

Page 111 Using Your ApplicationsReviewing memosThe first line of a memo appears in the Memo list. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos.

Chapter 4 Page 112Options menusPreferences Displays the Memo Preferences dialog box, where you define the sort order for memos. About Memo PadShows ve

Page 113 Using Your ApplicationsClockClock makes it easy for you to check and set the time and date, and provides a convenient travel alarm feature.

Chapter 1 Page 6Locating back panel componentsStylusServes as a pointing device for navigating through applications and entering data on your handheld

Chapter 4 Page 114Clock menusClock menus are shown here for your reference, and Clock features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are descr

Page 115 Using Your ApplicationsCalculatorThe Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations.Clears the last number you entered

Chapter 4 Page 116Recent CalculationsThe Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful

Page 117 Advanced HotSync® OperationsChapter 5Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Pal

Chapter 5 Page 1183. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:Tip:If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default settin

Page 119 Advanced HotSync® Operations5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync

Chapter 5 Page 1203. Click the Serial Port Settings tab and select any of the following options.HotSync Enabled/DisabledActivates the serial port moni

Page 121 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCheck for a connection usingSelect the method you use to synchronize your handheld and your desktop applications

Chapter 5 Page 122Note:You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare your Macintosh to synchronize using the HotSync cable or a modem. However

Page 123 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCustomizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines ho

Page 7 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldChanging the face plateYou can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the face plate.

Chapter 5 Page 1246. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.Note:Changing t

Page 125 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. C

Chapter 5 Page 126IR HotSync operationsYour handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards f

Page 127 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo check if your Windows 95 computer supports infrared communication:1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start.2. C

Chapter 5 Page 128After you install the infrared driver, check the ports used by your computer for infrared communication.To check the ports used for

Page 129 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo install the extensions for infrared communication on a Macintosh:1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM i

Chapter 5 Page 1306. Click OK.The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared communication. This means that you

Page 131 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPerforming an IR HotSync operationAfter you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation

Chapter 5 Page 132Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just press the HotSync button on the cable, as you always did in the pas

Page 133 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare a Windows computer for a modem HotSync operation:1. Confirm that the computer modem is connected and

Chapter 1 Page 8Installing the batteriesTo use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the battery door o

Chapter 5 Page 1344. Click OK.To prepare a Macintosh for a modem HotSync operation:1. Confirm that the Macintosh modem is connected and turned on, and

Page 135 Advanced HotSync® Operations6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.Preparing your handheldThere are a few steps you must perform to prep

Chapter 5 Page 1365. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to your computer.6. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to acce

Page 137 Advanced HotSync® OperationsThe default setting is to synchronize all files. Note:Applications that do not have a database (such as games) d

Chapter 5 Page 138Using File LinkThe File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your handheld from a separate

Page 139 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCreating a user profileIf you use the File Link feature to configure several Palm OS handhelds with specific inf

Chapter 5 Page 140To create a user profile on a Macintosh:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. From the User pop-up menu, choose Edit Users.3. Click New P

Page 141 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation on a Windows computer:1. Connect the new handheld to the H

Chapter 6 Page 142Chapter 6Setting Preferences forYour HandheldThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Palm™

Page 143 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldButtons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with

Page 9 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldPalm Desktop organizer softwarePalm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to

Chapter 6 Page 144To change the Pen preferences:1. Tap Pen.2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen strok

Page 145 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldHotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different appli

Chapter 6 Page 146Country defaultThe country default sets date, time, week start day, and number conventions based on geographic regions where you mig

Page 147 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldGeneral preferencesThe General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shutoff interval, the sou

Chapter 6 Page 148Beam ReceiveYou can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It

Page 149 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSample connection for remote IR HotSync operationsThe following sample configuration would enable you t

Chapter 6 Page 1508. Tap OK, and then tap OK again to save the configuration.After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync Manage

Page 151 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldNote:TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in server with applications that allow

Chapter 6 Page 152Entering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in this field determi

Page 153 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTo select a connection:1. Tap the Connection pick list.2. Tap the connection you want to use.Adding tel

Chapter 1 Page 10To connect the HotSync cable:1. Turn off your computer.2. Plug the HotSync cable into a serial (COM) port on your computer.Note:Your

Chapter 6 Page 154Entering a prefixA prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For example, many offices

Page 155 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldNote:Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local telephone compan

Chapter 6 Page 156To establish a connection: Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress messages. Tip:To see

Page 157 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types:Note:If you are n

Chapter 6 Page 158Defining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host co

Page 159 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTo identify dynamic IP addressing: Tap the IP Address check box to select it.To enter a permanent IP ad

Chapter 6 Page 160 In the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the Details dialog box in Network PreferencesNote:You can also use n

Page 161 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.Wait ForTells your handheld to wai

Chapter 6 Page 162Plug-in applicationsYou can create plug-in applications containing script commands that extend the functionality of the built-in scr

Page 163 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldOptions menuTCP/IP troubleshootingIf you are having a problem establishing a network connection using T

Page 11 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldInstalling Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop

Chapter 6 Page 164Owner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information tha

Page 165 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldShortCuts preferencesThe ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering

Chapter 6 Page 166Editing a ShortCutAfter you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.To edit a ShortCut:1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit

Page 167 Maintaining Your HandheldAppendix AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld

Appendix A Page 168Battery considerationsPlease note the following considerations when replacing the batteries in your handheld: Under normal conditio

Page 169 Maintaining Your HandheldResetting your handheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, ho

Appendix A Page 170Performing a hard resetWith a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never perform a hard reset un

Page 171 Maintaining Your Handheld3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Change.6. S

Appendix A Page 172To restore your data from a Macintosh after a hard reset:1. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.2. From the HotSync

Page 173 Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your Palm™ m100 handheld, do not call Technica

Chapter 1 Page 12To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh:1. Turn on your Macintosh.2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macint

Appendix B Page 174Software installation problemsProblem SolutionThe Palm Desktop Installer Menu did not appear when I inserted the CD-ROM into my Win

Page 175 Frequently Asked QuestionsOperating problemsProblem SolutionI don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen.Try each of these in turn: Press an

Appendix B Page 176I get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. Purge records from Date Book and To Do List. This deletes To Do Lis

Page 177 Frequently Asked QuestionsTapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wron

Appendix B Page 178Application problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld is not set to th

Page 179 Frequently Asked QuestionsHotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it co

Appendix B Page 180I cannot launch the HotSync Manager. Make sure you are not running another program, such as America Online, CompuServe, WinFax, or

Page 181 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued)On a Windows computer, t

Appendix B Page 182I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Check the following on your computer: Make sure your

Page 183 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued)On a Macintosh, check th

Page 13 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldTapping and typingTap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a com

Appendix B Page 184I can’t perform an IR HotSync operation. On a Windows computer, be sure the HotSync Manager is running and the Serial Port for loca

Page 185 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen I press the button on the HotSync cable, nothing happens on Palm Desktop software and my handheld times out.

Appendix B Page 186My handheld displays the message “Waiting for sender” when it’s near my Windows computer’s infrared port. Your computer’s infrared

Page 187 Frequently Asked QuestionsBeaming problemsProblem SolutionI cannot beam data to another Palm OS handheld. For best results, Palm m100 handhe

Appendix B Page 188Password problemsProblem SolutionI forgot the password, and my handheld is not locked.You can use Security to delete the password,

Page 189 Frequently Asked QuestionsTechnical supportIf, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your p

Appendix C Page 190Appendix CUpgrade InformationIf you already own a Palm OS® handheld, we recommend that you install the version of Palm™ Desktop sof

Page 191 Upgrade Information7. Connect the HotSync cable to your computer. See “Connecting the HotSync cable” in Chapter 1 for details.8. Connect you

Appendix C Page 1928. Connect the appropriate serial or USB adapter and the HotSync cable to your Macintosh. See “Connecting the HotSync cable” in Cha

Page 193 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsAppendix DNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom

Page ii Handbook for the Palm™ m100 HandheldCopyrightCopyright © 2000 Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync,Palm, Pa

Chapter 1 Page 14Elements of the handheld interfaceMenu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu ba

Appendix D Page 194Literal charactersThe backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not s

Page 195 Product Regulatory InformationProduct Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is su

Product Regulatory Information Page 196Canadian ICES-003 StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-C

Page 197 Product Regulatory InformationVaroitus Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valm-istajan suos

Index Page 198IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 35Accented charactersGraffiti writing 31onscreen keyboard 33Add-on applications 41–45Address Book*

Page 199 IndexBusiness card for beaming 68Buttons preferences 143CCableconnecting to computer 6for local HotSync operations 63, 65, 131Calculatorbutt

Index Page 200fields in Address Book 100Customizing. See PreferencesCutting text 59Cycling through views 52, 53, 54, 55DData entry. See Entering dataD

Page 201 Indexproblems with 177using Graffiti writing 24–33using Note Pad 34using the computer keyboard 34using the onscreen keyboard 33Entries. See

Index Page 202Manager 127, 129modem operation 119, 132–137, 182–183modem settings 133operations using cable 131, 148operations using IR port 129–131,

Page 203 Indexcreating records 58, 110deleting records 60, 88dragging memos into other applications 57fonts 81menus 111, 116opening 57overview 57priv

Page 15 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldCheck boxWhen a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If a check box

Index Page 204Owner preferences 164PPalm Desktop software. See Desktop softwarePasswords 47–50changing 48creating 47deleting 48for network 152forgotte

Page 205 IndexRemovingapplications 45Desktop software 46Renaming categories 72Repeating eventsdeleting from Date Book 61scheduling 87Rescheduling eve

Index Page 206Textcopying 59cutting 59entry. See Entering datafiles, importing data from 35, 36fonts for 81selecting all 59Thousands separator 146Time

Chapter 1 Page 16Opening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open Date

Page 17 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldUsing menusMenus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you master them in one application, use them

Chapter 1 Page 18Graffiti menu commandsMost menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti Command stroke, which is similar to the keyboard shortcuts used

Page 19 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldDisplaying online tipsMany of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips ic

Chapter 1 Page 20After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard. See “Using the onscre

Page 21 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldTo open Memo Pad:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Memo Pad icon . 3. Tap New.Note:A blinki

Chapter 1 Page 22After the information is in Palm Desktop software, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your handheld with your computer. See “

Page 23 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldSetting the time and dateYou make changes to the time and date in the Clock application.To set the cu

Contents Page iiiContentsAbout This Book... 1Chapter 1: Introduction t

Chapter 2 Page 24Chapter 2Entering Data in YourPalm m100™ HandheldThis chapter explains how to enter data into your Palm™ m100 handheld by writing wit

Page 25 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ Handheld Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing ar

Chapter 2 Page 264. 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

Page 27 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldThe Graffiti® alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANB O CP D QER F SG THUIV JWK

Chapter 2 Page 28Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters

Page 29 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldWriting numbersWriting numbers with Graffiti writing is similar to writing letters of the alphabet,

Chapter 2 Page 30Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page 31 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldWriting accented charactersTo create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create th

Chapter 2 Page 32Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within tex

Page 33 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldYour handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts:Using the onscreen keyboardYou ca

Page iv Handbook for the Palm™ m100 HandheldUsing an external keyboard accessory... 34Importing data...

Chapter 2 Page 34Using Note PadIn addition to using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you can enter data on your handheld using the Note

Page 35 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldImporting dataIf you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, o

Chapter 2 Page 367. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the correspondi

Page 37 Entering Data in Your Palm m100™ HandheldTo import data from a Macintosh:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. From the File menu, choose Import.3

Chapter 3 Page 38Chapter 3Managing Your ApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Palm™ m100 handheld, how to chang

Page 39 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 40To change the Applications Launcher display:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Prefe

Page 41 Managing Your ApplicationsInstalling and removing applicationsThis section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld a

Chapter 3 Page 423. Click Install.Tip:You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by

Page 43 Managing Your Applications5. Click Add. 6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld.7. Click Open.Note:Review the

Contents Page vChoosing fonts ...81Application-specific tasks ...

Chapter 3 Page 443. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.4. Click Add to List.5. Select the application you wa

Page 45 Managing Your ApplicationsInstalling gamesThe CD-ROM also includes games that you can install with the Install Tool, such as Giraffe. Giraffe

Chapter 3 Page 46Removing Palm Desktop softwareIf you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove Pal

Page 47 Managing Your ApplicationsSecurityYour handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish

Chapter 3 Page 48Changing or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter

Page 49 Managing Your ApplicationsLocking your handheldYou can also lock your handheld so that you need to enter your password to operate it.Importan

Chapter 3 Page 50Recovering from a forgotten passwordIf you did not activate the Off & Lock feature and you forget your password, you can delete t

Page 51 Using Your ApplicationsChapter 4Using Your ApplicationsYour Palm™ m100 handheld includes these applications: Date Book Address Book To Do Lis

Chapter 4 Page 52Overview of applicationsDate BookDate Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with

Page 53 Using Your ApplicationsAddress BookAddress Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your persona

Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m100 HandheldEntering a password ...152Selecting a

Chapter 4 Page 54To Do ListTo Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do.In To Do List, you can d

Page 55 Using Your ApplicationsNote PadNote Pad provides a place to take notes in your own handwriting. You can use Note Pad to do everything you mig

Chapter 4 Page 56CalculatorCalculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.In Calculator, you can do the followi

Page 57 Using Your ApplicationsMemo PadMemo Pad provides a place to store information that is not associated with Date Book, Address Book, or To Do L

Chapter 4 Page 58Common tasksThe tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to individual items in the applications: a Date Book

Page 59 Using Your ApplicationsEntering textFor information on entering text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or your computer keyboard

Chapter 4 Page 60Note: In Note Pad the Edit menu appears only when the title of a note is selected. To edit a note in Note Pad, use the eraser tool to

Page 61 Using Your ApplicationsNote:In Date Book, you can choose to delete the text of the current repeating event, current and future events, or all

Chapter 4 Page 62Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operationsThe HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates — dat

Page 63 Using Your ApplicationsTo perform a local HotSync operation on a Windows computer:1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable.2. If the Hot

Page 1 About This BookWelcome to the Palm™ m100 handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly. It describes all you need

Chapter 4 Page 64The HotSync Progress dialog box appears and synchronization begins. 4. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the proce

Page 65 Using Your ApplicationsNote:User names appear in the User pop-up on the right side of the toolbar. You can change users by selecting a new na

Chapter 4 Page 66The HotSync Progress dialog box appears followed by the Select User dialog box.4. In the Select User dialog box, select the user name

Page 67 Using Your ApplicationsBeaming informationYour handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to anothe

Chapter 4 Page 68To beam an application:1. Open the Applications Launcher.2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap App, and then tap Beam.4. Tap the application

Page 69 Using Your Applications4. Tap Yes. Tips on beaming information You can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry.See “Pen pref

Chapter 4 Page 70To move a record into a category:1. Select the record you want to categorize.2. In Address Book only: Tap Edit.3. Tap Details.4. Tap

Page 71 Using Your ApplicationsTo define a new category:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list.2. Tap Edit Cat

Chapter 4 Page 72To rename a category:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list.2. Tap Edit Categories. 3. Select

Page 73 Using Your ApplicationsLooking up Address Book recordsWhen working with Address Book, the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld

Chapter 1 Page 2Chapter 1Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Palm™ m100 handheld,

Chapter 4 Page 74Using FindYou can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application.To use Find:1. Tap the Find icon .Tip:If you sele

Page 75 Using Your ApplicationsTo use Phone Lookup:1. Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in Date Book,

Chapter 4 Page 76Sorting lists of recordsYou can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applicat

Page 77 Using Your Applications4. Do one of the following:Address Book: Tap the setting you want.Note Pad: Tap the Sort by pick list and select Alpha

Chapter 4 Page 78To hide all private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Hide Recor

Page 79 Using Your ApplicationsTo display private records:1. Do one of the following:Tap a masked record.Tap the Applications icon , tap Security, t

Chapter 4 Page 80Attaching notesIn all your applications except Note Pad and Memo Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several

Page 81 Using Your ApplicationsChoosing fontsIn most applications you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a differe

Chapter 4 Page 82Application-specific tasksDate BookWhen you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal busine

Page 83 Using Your Applications3. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 5. If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap the time of the

Page 3 Introduction to Your Palm™ m100 HandheldSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the fo

Chapter 4 Page 84To schedule an event for another day:1. Select the date you want for the event by doing one of the following: Tap the day of the wee

Page 85 Using Your ApplicationsTo schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “To schedule an event for

Chapter 4 Page 86Rescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule an event:1. Tap the event you wan

Page 87 Using Your Applications7. When the reminder message appears on screen, do one of the following:Tap OK to permanently dismiss the reminder and

Chapter 4 Page 88To schedule a repeating or continuous event:1. Tap the event.Typically, a continuous event is an untimed event.2. Tap Details.3. Tap

Page 89 Using Your Applications4. Do one of the following:Tap Current to delete only the current event item.Tap Future to delete the current and all

Chapter 4 Page 90Changing the Date Book viewIn addition to displaying the time list for a specific day, you can also display a whole week, a month, or

Page 91 Using Your Applications3. Tap an event to show a description of the event.Tips for using Week View: Keep the following points in mind. To res

Chapter 4 Page 92Spotting event conflictsWith the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that

Page 93 Using Your Applications Tap Go to to open the date selector and select a different month. Use the scroll buttons on the front panel of your h