Palm TUNGSTEN T2 User Manual

Handbook forPalm™ Tungsten™ T2Handheld

ContentsxUsing Voice Memo menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315V Memo menus . . . . . . .

Chapter 5 Using Address Book86

87CHAPTER 6Using CalculatorCalculator enables you to perform basic calculations. Use Calculator to do the following: Perform addition, subtraction, m

Chapter 6 Using Calculator88Viewing Recent CalculationsThe Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is pa

Using Calculator menus89Using Calculator menusThe Calculator menu is shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not explained els

Chapter 6 Using Calculator90

91CHAPTER 7Using Card InfoCard Info enables you to review general information about an expansion card. Use Card Info to do the following: Review card

Chapter 7 Using Card Info92Renaming a cardThe expansion card name appears in the Category pick list and in other lists that enable you to choose where

Managing expansion cards93Managing expansion cards When writing data to an expansion card, wait for your handheld to complete the operation before re

Chapter 7 Using Card Info94

95CHAPTER 8Using Date BookDate Book enables you to quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date. U

ContentsxiChanging your home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335Changing how images are downloade

Chapter 8 Using Date Book96Scheduling an eventA record in Date Book is called an event. An event can be any kind of activity that you associate with a

Scheduling an event97TIP You can also use the Graffiti® 2 writing area to open the Set Time dialog box. Make sure that no event is selected, and then

Chapter 8 Using Date Book98– Press Up or Down on the navigator to scroll within the current day.– Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go

Selecting an event994. Enter a description of the event.5. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event.If you create an event and dec

Chapter 8 Using Date Book100Setting an alarm for an eventThe Alarm setting enables you to set an alarm for events in your Date Book. You can set an al

Scheduling repeating or continuous events101– Tap Go To to open Date Book. Date Book will open and display the event associated with the alarm. Alarm

Chapter 8 Using Date Book1023. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog box.4. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event rep

Changing the Date Book view1034. Do one of the following:– Tap Current to delete only the current event item.– Tap Future to delete the current and al

Chapter 8 Using Date Book104Working in Week ViewWeek View shows the calendar of your events for an entire week. You can use this view to quickly revie

Changing the Date Book view105Keep the following points in mind: To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. Tap a bl

ContentsxiiPreparing your handheld for a Bluetooth HotSync operation . . . . . . . . . 371Performing a Bluetooth HotSync operation . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 8 Using Date Book106Working in Agenda ViewThe Agenda View shows you your untimed events, appointments, and To Do items in one screen. When you

Spotting event conflicts107Spotting event conflictsWith the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule ev

Chapter 8 Using Date Book108Record menuOptions menuDisplay OptionsOpens the Display Options dialog box where you can change the appearance of Date Boo

Using Date Book menus109PreferencesOpens the Preferences dialog box where you can customize Date Book’s default time display and alarm settings.About

Chapter 8 Using Date Book110

111CHAPTER 9Using Palm™ DialerPalm™ Dialer is a fast and simple way to use your handheld to dial a telephone number on your mobile phone. The Palm Dia

Chapter 9 Using Palm™ Dialer112Dialing a numberPalm Dialer allows you to directly dial a number from your handheld. To dial a number:1. Tap the teleph

Using speed dial1132. Tap Dial again.The number is dialed and added to the Call History list. You are now ready to communicate over your mobile phone.

Chapter 9 Using Palm™ Dialer1143. Enter a name and telephone number.TIP You can add a number from your Palm Dialer numeric display or from other Palm

Using speed dial1152. Tap one of the speed dial buttons.The number is dialed and added to the Call History list. You are now ready to communicate over

ContentsxiiiPerforming a soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445Performing a hard reset

Chapter 9 Using Palm™ Dialer1163. Tap an entry.4. Edit the entry and tap OK.Dialing a number from the Call History listPalm Dialer keeps a list of 11

Dialing a number from the Call History list1172. Tap an entry from the list.3. Tap Dial.The number is dialed and you are now ready to communicate over

Chapter 9 Using Palm™ Dialer118

119CHAPTER 10Using ExpenseExpense enables you to keep track of your expenses and then transfer the information to a spreadsheet on your computer. In E

Chapter 10 Using Expense120Adding expense itemsA record in Expense is called an item. You can sort your Expense items into categories or add other inf

Adding expense items121Changing the date of an Expense itemInitially, Expense items appear with the date on which you enter them. You can change the d

Chapter 10 Using Expense1224. Tap OK.Customizing the Currency pick listYou can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency pick list

Customizing the Currency pick list123Changing the default currencyYou can select which currency appears by default when you’re entering Expense items.

Chapter 10 Using Expense1244. Enter the name of the country and the symbol that you want to appear in Expense.5. Tap OK to close the Currency Properti

Working with Expense data on your computer125Working with Expense data on your computerAfter you enter your expenses into the Expense application on y

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Chapter 10 Using Expense126Using Expense menusExpense menus are shown here for your reference, and Expense features that are not explained elsewhere i

127CHAPTER 11Using Memo PadMemo Pad provides you with a place to take notes that are not associated with records in Date Book, Address Book, or To Do

Chapter 11 Using Memo Pad128To create a new memo:1. Open Memo Pad.2. Tap New.TIP In the Memo list screen, you can also begin writing in the Graffiti 2

Using Memo Pad menus129Using Memo Pad menusMemo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in

Chapter 11 Using Memo Pad130

131CHAPTER 12Using Note PadNote Pad provides a place to take notes in your own handwriting. You can use Note Pad to do everything you might do with a

Chapter 12 Using Note Pad132Creating a noteA record in Note Pad is called a note. You can assign notes to categories and mark them private as describe

Reviewing notes133Reviewing notesThe note title and the date you created the note appear in the Note Pad list. If you did not assign a title to your n

Chapter 12 Using Note Pad1343. Tap Color.4. Tap Pen, and then tap the color of ink you want to use.5. Tap Paper, and then tap the color of paper you w

Setting an alarm for a note1357. Tap the hour and minute columns to select the time you want the alarm to occur.8. Tap OK.9. When the alarm goes off a

1About This BookCongratulations on your purchase of a Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 handheld. This handbook is designed to quickly familiarize you with your hand

Chapter 12 Using Note Pad136Using Note Pad menusNote Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Note Pad features that are not explained elsewhe

137CHAPTER 13Using Palm™ PhotosPalm™ Photos enables you to view and manage photos on your handheld or on an expansion card. Use Palm Photos to do the

Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos138Viewing photos in Thumbnail viewThumbnail view displays miniature versions of your photos so that you can see several

Viewing photos139To view photos in List view:1. Tap the List icon . 2. Tap the Album pick list in the upper-right corner and select the album you wan

Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos140To adjust the delay between photos during a slide show:1. Tap the Menu icon .2. Select Options, and then select Prefe

Organizing photos141To review photo information:1. Tap the Menu icon .2. Select Photo, and then select Details.3. Tap the photo for which you want to

Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos142Creating an albumThe process for creating a new photo album is identical to creating a new category in your other hand

Organizing photos1432. Tap Organize.Plus signs appear next to the photos that are part of the selected album.3. Tap any photos you want to add to the

Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos144Renaming or deleting an albumYou can rename or delete any of the albums that you create. You cannot rename or delete t

Beaming photos1453. Select the album you want to delete. 4. When the confirmation dialog box appears, tap Delete.5. Tap Done.Beaming photosThe Beam co

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Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos146Deleting photosIf you no longer want a photo on your handheld or expansion card, you can delete the photo.To delete ph

Using Palm Photos menus147 Organize your photos and add notes. Transfer photos to other applications using the Send command or Export command, and i

Chapter 13 Using Palm™ Photos148

149CHAPTER 14Using Phone LinkPhone Link helps you configure a connection between your handheld and a compatible mobile phone. You can connect to a com

Chapter 14 Using Phone Link150 Exchange SMS messages: Use a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) phone carrier service to send and receive s

Setting up a phone connection1514. Tap the Phone Connection box. The Connection Setup screen appears.5. Tap the Manufacturer pick list and select your

Chapter 14 Using Phone Link152To configure Bluetooth settings for your phone connection:1. Place your phone into the mode where it can accept Bluetoot

Setting up a phone connection1537. When prompted, to create a trusted connection, tap Next.8. Enter a passkey for this connection on your handheld, an

Chapter 14 Using Phone Link154To configure a GPRS high-speed wireless data service connection for your phone:1. After completing step 11 in the preced

Setting up a phone connection1556. Tap Next.7. Tap Done.To configure a dial-up connection:1. After completing step 11 of the “To configure Bluetooth s

3CHAPTER 1Setting Up Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 HandheldYour new Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 handheld enables you to do the following: Access your data and view

Chapter 14 Using Phone Link1565. Tap the Phone # field and enter the phone number you use to connect to your ISP.6. Tap the Username field and enter t

Using phone connections1573. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next and Back to navigate between the screens as you do the following:a.

Chapter 14 Using Phone Link158See “Network Preferences” in Chapter 22 for information on setting up multiple network service profiles.To make an infra

159CHAPTER 15Using SMSSMS enables you to send and receive short text messages using your handheld and a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)

Chapter 15 Using SMS160Using the navigator in SMSYou can use the navigator on your handheld to work in SMS.To navigate in SMS list screens: Press Up

Sending and receiving messages1613. Tap the recipient’s name, and then tap Add.TIP To send a message to someone who isn’t in your Address Book, enter

Chapter 15 Using SMS162Viewing messagesSMS stores your messages in five different categories:In the Inbox and Outbox, icons appear next to the message

Viewing messages163To view data messages in your Inbox:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner.2. Tap Inbox. 3. Tap the message you wa

Chapter 15 Using SMS164To view messages in your Trash:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner.2. Tap Trash.3. Tap the message you want

Adding a signature to a message1654. In the message view, tap Edit.5. Edit the message.6. Tap one of the following:Adding a signature to a messageA si

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 Handheld4System requirementsTo install and operate Palm™ Desktop software, your computer system must meet

Chapter 15 Using SMS1663. Enter your signature.NOTE Try to keep your signature brief. If a message, including your signature, exceeds 160 characters,

Setting SMS Preferences1675. Tap To to select from a list of recent recipients or tap Lookup to select a number from your Address Book.6. Tap Send.Set

Chapter 15 Using SMS1684. Tap Details. 5. Change any of the following options:NOTE Outgoing SMS message settings may depend on the service offered by

Using SMS menus169TIP To restore all of these options to the original settings, tap Default.6. Tap OK to close the Message Details dialog box.7. Tap O

Chapter 15 Using SMS170Options menu Phone LookupOpens the Phone Lookup dialog box where you can select a mobile phone number where you want to send a

171CHAPTER 16Using To Do ListTo Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things you need to do. Use To Do List for the fol

Chapter 16 Using To Do List172Creating list itemsA To Do List item is a reminder of a task that you must complete. A record in To Do List is called an

Checking off a To Do List item173To 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. Select

Chapter 16 Using To Do List174To display the To Do Item Details dialog box:1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.TIP You can al

Changing To Do List item details175Setting To Do PreferencesThe To Do Preferences dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List, and

Step 1: Connect the HotSync cradle/cable to the computer5 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from www.palm.com/intl

Chapter 16 Using To Do List176Using To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained

177CHAPTER 17Using Palm™ VersaMail™Personal E-mail SoftwareWith Palm™ VersaMail™ personal e-mail software, you can send, receive, and manage e-mail on

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software178Getting started with the VersaMail applicationTo start using the application, simply tap

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts179Setting up and managing e-mail accountsWith the VersaMail application, you can access e-mail accounts from p

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software180Network e-mail account prerequisitesBefore you can set up a network e-mail account, you m

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts181 The name of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server Whether your e-mail account requires any security, such as SS

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software182With a corporate e-mail account, you can access the following types of mail servers, amon

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts1834. Tap New.5. Enter the following:If the VersaMail application knows the protocol for the mail service you s

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software184To enter the account username and password:1. Enter the username you use to access your e

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts1853. Enter the name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server, such as smtp.mail.yahoo.com.If the VersaMail applicat

Copyright© 1998–2003 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, MultiMail, PalmModem, Palm OS, and the Palm logo are registered trademarks of

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 Handheld6e. Windows NT users cannot use a USB cradle/cable and port. You must use a cradle with a serial

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1862. Tap Next. Setting outgoing mail optionsOutgoing mail options are the same for POP and

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts187To set outgoing mail options:1. (Optional) Do any of the following:2. Tap Next.Adding a signatureIf you want

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software188To add a personal signature:1. Tap the Attach Signature to messages check box, and then e

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts1892. Tap Done.Testing your new accountAfter you finish setting up a new e-mail account, the Inbox of the accou

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1904. Tap New.5. Do the following:If the VersaMail application knows the protocol for the ma

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts191Entering the account username and passwordIn the next part of the VersaMail Account Setup, you enter the use

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1922. Enter the name of your incoming (POP) mail server, such as pop.mail.yahoo.com.If the V

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts193To set mail retrieval server options for a POP or IMAP account:1. (Optional) Select any of the following:Get

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1942. Tap Next. Setting outgoing mail optionsOutgoing mail options are the same for POP and

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts195Adding a signatureIf you want, you can add a signature to each e-mail message you send. For example, you can

Step 4: Install software7c. Hold the stylus like you would a pen or pencil, and use it to follow the onscreen directions.Step 4: Install softwarea. In

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1962. Tap Done.Configuring your synchronize-only accountAfter you finish setting up a synchr

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts197To edit an account:1. On the Account Setup screen, change any of the following:If the VersaMail application

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software1982. (Optional) Tap the Password box, and then enter a new password. The Password box displ

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts1995. Do one of the following:– To accept these mail options and begin using the VersaMail application, tap Don

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2002. Tap Next. Leave mail on server (POP account only)To get e-mail on your handheld but al

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts201Editing outgoing mail optionsOutgoing mail options are the same for POP and IMAP accounts.To edit outgoing m

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software202To edit a personal signature:1. (Optional) To add a signature, select the Attach Signatur

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts2032. Tap OK.Deleting an e-mail accountWhen you delete an account in the VersaMail application, the account is

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2045. Tap Yes in the Delete Confirmation dialog box to delete the account and all associated

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts2052. Tap Details.3. Tap the Always connect using check box. A pick list of available services appears. The cur

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 Handheld8Step 5: Perform a HotSync operationStep 6: Register your handheldWindows: When the first HotSync

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software206Troubleshooting account access problemsOccasionally you may experience problems using an

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2073. Select Account Setup.4. Tap the name of the account you want from the list.5. Tap the folders pick list, an

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2083. (Optional) Tap Details and select options for retrieving unread e-mail, downloading at

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail209A list of your e-mail appears in the Inbox.Auto get mail with notificationYou can set up the VersaMail applica

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software210Scheduling auto get mailWhen setting up a schedule, you select the interval for retrievin

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2114. Select the Get mail automatically check box.5. Set schedule options:6. Tap OK.7. (Optional) Tap Get Mail. Y

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software212TIP Alternately, if you have configured an e-mail account to synchronize messages between

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail213Setting notification optionsYou can turn the notification sound on or off to notify you when new e-mail arrive

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software214Making your handheld buzz or blink when you get new e-mail In addition to setting a notif

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail215Viewing and using the Reminders screenYour handheld displays a Reminders screen that shows summary information

9CHAPTER 2Exploring Your HandheldYour Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 handheld can help you stay organized, on time, and up-to-date with daily tasks while you are

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software216If auto get discovers new messages but then fails for any reason, a notification appears

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail217Resource issues with auto get mailIf you use the auto get mail feature, you should be aware of the following p

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software218Reading e-mailTo read e-mail, tap the e-mail message in the Inbox or the folder where the

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail219Plain text and HTML e-mailBy default, the VersaMail application is set to receive mail in HTML format. This me

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software220Viewing other foldersWhen you get new e-mail, it appears in the account’s Inbox folder. Y

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail221To change the sort order:1. Tap Display.2. Tap the Sort by pick list, and then tap the column name. 3. Tap Des

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software222To display or hide a column in a folder’s list view:1. Tap Display.2. Tap the check box f

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2234. Tap the Size pick list and select the font size you want.5. Tap the Style pick list and select the font sty

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software224To change the size of a column in the folder’s list view:NOTE Changing column size is ava

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2255. Tap the Size pick list and select the font size you want.6. Tap the Style pick list and select the font sty

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld10required, sold separately), and access productivity tools. This additional software enables you to use your handhel

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2262. Press Right on the navigator to open the Message menu, press Down to move to the Move

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail227A checkmark appears next to the selected messages.3. Do one of the following:– Tap the Menu icon , and then t

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software228Creating and editing mail foldersYou can also create new folders so that you can store e-

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail229– To rename a folder, tap the folder name from the list on the screen, tap Rename, and then enter the new fold

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software230NOTE When you address a message to several recipients, you do not see all the recipients

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail231Alternately, in the New Message screen, tap the word To and enter the address on the Recipient List screen, an

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2323. On the Address Lookup screen, tap the address you want, and then tap Add.4. (Optional)

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail233Turning Smart Addressing on or offYou can turn Smart Addressing on or off in VersaMail Preferences. By default

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2342. Tap the area below the Subject line and enter the text of your e-mail. To access the e

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail235To select automatic send retry: Tap Yes on the dialog box notifying you that manual send has failed.NOTE Auto

Locating handheld components11To close your handheld: Slide the bottom portion of your handheld toward the screen.Locating front panel controlsScreen

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software236NOTE If you perform a HotSync operation or a soft reset during automatic send retry, the

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail237Attaching a personal signatureYou can include a personal signature, such as your name, e-mail address, and tel

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2383. Tap the Forward button.4. Tap To. 5. On the Recipient List screen, enter or look up th

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail239To reply to an e-mail that you are reading:1. Tap the e-mail you want to reply to.2. Tap Reply.3. In the Reply

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software240To reply to an e-mail from the folders list:1. On the message screen, tap the folder name

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail241Working with URLsYou can tap on a URL in a received message to view the web page or file associated with the U

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software242Among the types of attachments you can receive are the following handheld application fil

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail243To download an attachment:1. In the Inbox, tap the message with the attachment. A paper clip icon appears on t

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2443. Your options for working with a downloaded attachment vary according to the file type.

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2454. When you have finished viewing or installing the attachment, tap Done. This returns you to the Attachments

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld12Locating top panel componentsNavigatorEnables you to select and display records on your handheld screen. See “Using

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2462. Tap No to stop downloading and return to the Message screen.Tap Yes to continue downlo

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail247When downloading is complete, the Attachments dialog box appears, showing all downloaded messages. Follow the

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software248To attach a file from a handheld application:1. Tap the Menu icon .2. Tap Options.3. Sel

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail249The selected file appears in the Attachments box.6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each attachment you want to add,

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2505. Tap the From pick list and select Files on Card.6. Tap the Type pick list and select t

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail251The selected file appears in the Attachments box.8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each attachment you want to add,

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software252To delete one or more messages:1. Tap the folders pick list and select the folder that co

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail253the trash auto-empties all deleted e-mail older than one week. See “Emptying the trash” later in this chapter

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software254If you tap Choose Date, you can select a date from the calendar.4. Tap Delete.5. (Optiona

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail2552. (Optional) Tap Details to see how many messages are in the trash and whether the messages are set to be del

Locating handheld components13Adjusting screen brightnessIf lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld, you

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software256Marking messages as read or unreadYou can mark messages as read or unread. When you tap a

Getting, sending, and managing e-mail257If you tap Both, this message appears. Tap OK to connect with the server and immediately mark the messages as

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software258Adding or updating an Address Book entry directly from a messageYou can add or update an

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop259A dialog box appears with the “From” address displayed. If a Display Name exists for this

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software260Configuring an account in HotSync ManagerBefore synchronizing an e-mail account, you conf

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop261Setting synchronization options and account settingsNext, you must configure each e-mail a

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2623. Select the option Check this box to synchronize this mail account when you perform a H

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop263Lotus Notes Enter your Lotus Notes ID and password. Click Browse if you need to locate you

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software264NOTE A profile contains configuration information, such as the location of incoming e-mai

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop2655. Under the account name, click Advanced Sync Options.6. Enter the synchronization option

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld14Locating back panel componentsReset buttonResets your handheld. Under normal use, you should not have to use the re

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2667. (Optional) If you chose Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, or Direct

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop267Set folder synchronization options as follows:– Click the name of the folder you want.– Cl

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software268To set handheld synchronization settings:1. Under the selected account name, click the pl

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop2693. If you are using an account that is already configured on your handheld, the account in

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2706. Click the Save icon on the toolbar to save the settings for this account.Incoming Ma

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop271Account information screensTwo screens in the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit provide summa

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software272To view the Account Overview screen: Click the selected account name.To view the Handhel

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop273Configuring Microsoft OutlookYou can synchronize Microsoft Outlook 97/98/2000/XP with a Ve

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software274To set up MAPI in Eudora:1. From the Eudora Tools menu, select Options.2. Do one of the f

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop2753. Select VersaMail in the Conduit list. 4. Click Attachment Conversion.5. Plug-in types a

Using the protective cover15Using the protective coverThe cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. When the cover is on, you can sti

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software276Do one of the following:6. Click save.Synchronizing an accountTo synchronize accounts, yo

Synchronizing e-mail between the handheld and the desktop2773. Select VersaMail in the Conduit list.4. Click Change.5. Select one of the following:6.

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software278Synchronizing multiple accountsYou can synchronize more than one account during the same

Going beyond the basics279 Adding ESMTP to an account Setting advanced e-mail account options Cutting and copying text from an e-mail message for u

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software280IMPORTANT If you create a filter, only messages that meet the filter criteria are downloa

Going beyond the basics281to [Sales].” When you use this filter to sort incoming e-mail, any e-mail containing sales meetings in the subject line is f

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software282To turn a filter on or off:1. Tap the Menu icon .2. Select Options, and then select Filt

Going beyond the basics283Editing or deleting a filterYou can edit a filter to change its name or the criteria in the filter. To edit or delete a filt

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2844. Tap the Account pick list, and then tap Edit Accounts.5. Tap the name of the account w

Going beyond the basics2852. Tap the Password box, and enter a new password in the Password Entry dialog box. The VersaMail 2.5 application provides s

iiiAbout This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Palm™

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld16Adding an expansion cardAn expansion card (sold separately) increases the variety of tasks you can do and the amoun

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software286To change e-mail address/mail server settings:1. In the Server Settings screen, tap Detai

Going beyond the basics287To change incoming mail server settings:1. In the Server Settings screen, tap Details.2. Tap the Options pick list and selec

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software288To set additional incoming mail options:1. In the Server Settings screen, tap Details.2.

Going beyond the basics289If you are using the Palm VersaMail HotSync Conduit and have an IMAP account, you must configure the outgoing mail settings

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2904. Tap OK. To set additional outgoing mail options:1. In the Server Settings screen, tap

Going beyond the basics2913. Set additional options for outgoing e-mail:4. Tap OK twice.Adding APOP to an accountTo encrypt your username and password

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software292To edit an account and add APOP:1. In your Inbox or another folder screen, tap the Menu i

Going beyond the basics2938. Select the Use APOP check box. 9. Tap OK. Adding ESMTP to an accountSome services require ESMTP authentication to validat

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software2946. In the Server Settings screen, tap Details.7. Tap the Options pick list and select Adv

Going beyond the basics2954. Tap Advanced.5. Select any of the following preferences:Enable Smart AddressingTypes ahead and completes a recognized e-m

Tapping and typing17Tapping and typingLike using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on your handheld scr

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software296Cutting and copying text from an e-mail message for use in other applicationsYou can copy

Going beyond the basics297Using the command barThe command bar provides shortcuts for performing numerous tasks. The options presented on the command

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software298E-mail header detailsWhen viewing a message in any folder, you can change the view of the

Going beyond the basics299You can also switch between a short header and a full header for a message you are composing. Short header shows the To and

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software300Wireless IMAP folder synchronizationIf you create an IMAP folder in an account on your ha

Going beyond the basics3014. (Optional) The Subjects Only check box is selected or deselected based on the preference you set for getting mail. Select

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software302Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol designed to ensu

Going beyond the basics303When you return to the list view (Inbox or other folder) after viewing a message, the message you were viewing may or may no

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software304The following sample procedure shows how to use the navigator to read and delete a messag

Going beyond the basics305O Reply to MessagePPasteQ Go to BottomR Preferences …S Select AllTGo to TopU UndoVMove To …W Save to DraftXCutYSendZ Deselec

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld18Elements of the handheld interfaceThere are many common elements in the handheld interface. These elements are desc

Chapter 17 Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software306

307CHAPTER 18Using Voice MemoVoice Memo provides a place for you to record your thoughts while you’re on the go. You can use Voice Memo to do things y

Chapter 18 Using Voice Memo308Creating a voice memoTo record a voice memo, you can use the Voice Memo application button or the onscreen controls. To

Creating a voice memo3095. (Optional) Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner and select the category where you want to store the voice m

Chapter 18 Using Voice Memo3103. Tap Record.A tone sounds to indicate that recording has started.4. Face your handheld and begin speaking.5. Tap Pause

Creating a voice memo311Storing voice memos on an expansion cardYou can conserve storage space on your handheld, or create voice memos for others, by

Chapter 18 Using Voice Memo312Listening to voice memosThe Voice Memo list displays the title, creation date, and duration of each voice memo. If you d

Setting an alarm for a voice memo313To play a portion of a voice memo:1. In the Voice Memo list, select the voice memo title.2. Drag the slider to the

Chapter 18 Using Voice Memo3147. Tap the hour and minute columns to select the time you want the alarm to occur.8. (Optional) Tap the Auto-play check

Using Voice Memo menus315Using Voice Memo menusVoice Memo menus are shown here for your reference, and Voice Memo features that are not explained else

Tapping and typing19Displaying online tipsMany of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-right corner.

Chapter 18 Using Voice Memo316

317CHAPTER 19Using Web Browser ProIMPORTANT To use Web Pro browser, you must first install the application from the Software Essentials CD.Palm™ Web B

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro318What Web Browser Pro looks likeThe Web Browser Pro screen has four parts: The title bar displays the name of the c

Getting help in Web Browser Pro319Getting help in Web Browser ProHelp is available in the following locations: Most dialog boxes in Web Browser Pro h

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro3203. If the connection is not established, do one of the following:– Tap Cancel to stop the connection process. – Tap

Browsing the web on your handheld3213. Tap Go. During the short delay while the new page is being downloaded, the title bar displays information about

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro322Returning to a web page you just visitedTo go back to the last web page you visited: Tap the Back icon .To go bac

Downloading a file to your handheld323To download a file by following a link from a web page:1. Tap the link.2. A message appears asking you to confir

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro324Refreshing a pageSome web pages, such as news sites, change frequently. If you visit a page and spend several minut

Using passwords325Using passwordsSome web sites require that you use a password to gain access to information. Passwords in Web Browser Pro work in a

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld20To display an online tip:1. Tap the Tips icon . 2. After you review the tip, tap Done.Using the navigatorWhen you

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro326Copying and pasting text You’ll often find text on web pages, in web page fields, and in dialog boxes that you’d li

Communicating with other users327To undo a Paste action: Do one of the following:– In Web Browser Pro, tap the Menu icon , tap Edit, and then tap Un

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro328To beam a web page’s URL:1. Navigate to the web page.2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Point the IR port of your handheld d

Bookmarking your favorite pages3294. Compose your mail message in the e-mail application. For more information on composing e-mail messages in the Ver

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro330To visit a bookmarked page:1. Press Select on the navigator.2. Press Up and Down on the navigator to scroll through

Saving pages3313. Tap Delete.A confirmation dialog box appears.4. Tap OK.5. Tap Done.Saving pagesIf you want to save a page (such as a travel itinerar

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro3323. Tap the name of the saved page you want to open.4. Tap Go. Editing information about a saved pageYou can edit th

Finding web pages you recently visited333Deleting a saved page You can delete saved pages you no longer want in order to make more free space availabl

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro334Clearing the History listIf you’ve recently visited web pages you have no intention of visiting again, you can clea

Customizing Web Browser Pro335Changing your home pageYour home page is the web page that appears when you first open Web Browser Pro. You can change y

Tapping and typing21To navigate in dialog boxes: While a pick list is open, press Up or Down on the navigator to highlight an item, and then press Se

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro336Changing how images are downloadedImages in web pages can be very large. You can make web pages download faster by

Customizing Web Browser Pro337Changing link colorsYou can change the colors that are used to display visited and unvisited links on the web pages you

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro338Enabling or disabling cookiesSome web sites store information in a small text file, called a cookie. Cookies usuall

Customizing Web Browser Pro339Changing the size and content of the cacheThe cache in Web Browser Pro consists of web pages that are stored so you can

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro340Controlling how Web Browser Pro accesses the InternetBecause some wireless Internet service providers (ISPs) charge

Customizing Web Browser Pro3413. Change one or more of the following settings:4. Tap Done.Changing the host serverYour handheld uses a host, or in oth

Chapter 19 Using Web Browser Pro342

343CHAPTER 20Using World ClockWorld Clock enables you to view the current time and date in multiple locations and to set an alarm. Use World Clock to

Chapter 20 Using World Clock344Viewing the timeThere are several ways for you to easily check the current time and date.To view the time:Do one of the

Setting the primary location3452. Tap the location you want to use as the primary location. The location you select is typically a large city in the s

Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld22

Chapter 20 Using World Clock3463. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.4. Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrows to change the

Adding a location347To select the secondary locations:1. Tap the pick list next to the secondary location.2. Tap the location you want to use as the n

Chapter 20 Using World Clock3488. Tap OK.9. Tap Done.To set Daylight Saving options:1. From the Edit Location dialog box, tap the This location observ

Removing a location3495. Adjust the settings. See “Adding a location” earlier in this chapter for details.6. Tap OK.7. Tap Done.Removing a locationIf

Chapter 20 Using World Clock3504. When the alarm reminder message appears, do one of the following:Tap OK to permanently dismiss the reminder and retu

351CHAPTER 21Performing HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® handhelds and Palm™ Deskto

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3523. Click the General tab, and select one of the following options:If you’re not sure which option to use,

Selecting HotSync setup options3535. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. For more information, see “Co

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3543. If you are using the USB cradle/cable, you do not need to adjust the settings on the Connection Setting

Customizing HotSync application settings355To customize HotSync application settings on a Windows computer:1. Click the HotSync icon in the Windows

23CHAPTER 3Entering Data on Your HandheldThis chapter explains several ways to enter data on your handheld, and it covers the following topics: Using

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations356To customize HotSync application settings on a Mac computer:1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the P

Conducting cradle/cable HotSync operations357Conducting cradle/cable HotSync operationsThe simplest way to synchronize data is to perform a direct Hot

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3583. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable.IMPORTANT The first time you perform a HotSync operation,

Conducting cradle/cable HotSync operations359Performing a direct HotSync operation: Mac computersWhen you installed Palm Desktop software, you entered

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations360To perform a local HotSync operation on a Mac computer:1. Place your handheld in the HotSync cradle/cable.

Conducting IR HotSync operations3614. In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software, an

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations362 Some desktop computers may require an infrared device attached to a physical COM port. Laptops are likel

Conducting IR HotSync operations363NOTE If your cradle/cable is connected to a USB port, you can continue using the cradle/cable while HotSync Manager

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3646. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operationsIt’s

Conducting modem HotSync operations3654. Click the Connection Settings tab, and select the correct connection.5. Close the HotSync Software Setup wind

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld244. Tap the characters to enter text and numbers.When a keyboard is open, you can tap the abc, 123, or Int’l

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3663. Adjust the following options as needed. 4. Click OK.To prepare a Mac computer for a modem HotSync opera

Conducting modem HotSync operations3674. Click the Connection Settings tab.5. Select the On check box for the modem connection you’re using, and then

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3684. Tap the pick list below the icon and select a modem configuration.If you need to create a configuration

Conducting modem HotSync operations369Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operationThe Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations370Conducting Bluetooth HotSync operationsIf you have a Bluetooth computer running Windows 98/Me/NT/2000 or M

Conducting Bluetooth HotSync operations3714. In the Serial port drop-down box, select the virtual serial port you chose or created in step 1.5. Click

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3724. Select the HotSync icon .5. Tap the pick list in the center of the screen and select the connection se

Conducting network HotSync operations373Connecting to your company’s dial-in serverA network HotSync operation requires the following (consult your sy

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations3745. Click OK.6. Put your handheld in the cradle/cable, and perform a HotSync operation.The HotSync operatio

Using File Link3758. Tap Service and select a service.9. Tap Done.10. Tap the Menu icon . 11. Select Conduit Setup on the Options menu.For instructio

Using Graffiti 2 writing to enter data25 The heavy dot on each shape shows where to begin the stroke. Certain characters have similar shapes but diff

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations376With File Link you can import data stored in any of the following formats: Comma-separated (*.csv) Memo

Creating a user profile3775. Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK. 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each profile that you want to create, and

Chapter 21 Performing HotSync® Operations378Performing the first HotSync operation with a user profileAfter you create a user profile, you are ready t

379CHAPTER 22Setting Preferences for Your HandheldPreferences enable you to customize the configuration options on your handheld. The options are grou

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld380 Access the Personal Preferences screens to customize any of the following settings:Setting Genera

Setting General Preferences381Date & Time PreferencesThe Date & Time Preferences screen enables you to choose a primary location and to set th

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld382To set the time:1. From the General Preferences list, select Date & Time.2. Tap the Set Time bo

Setting General Preferences383Country defaultThe country default sets date, time, week start day, and number conventions based on geographic regions w

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld384Graffiti 2 PreferencesThe Graffiti 2 Preferences screen enables you select an alternate stroke shap

Setting General Preferences385Auto-off afterYour handheld has an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the power after a period of inactivity. This

ContentsivCapital letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Graffiti 2 numbers

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld265. Do one of the following:– If you are drawing a single stroke character, lift the stylus from the screen a

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld386To change the power on setting:1. From the General Preferences list, select Power.2. Tap the check

Setting General Preferences387System Sound, Game Sound, and Alarm Sound settingsYour handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System Sound, Game Sound,

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3883. Tap the Alarm LED pick list and select On or Off.4. Tap the Alarm Vibrate pick list and select O

Setting Communication Preferences389Setting Communication PreferencesThe Communication Preferences category enables you to access screens where you ca

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld390Turning Bluetooth communication on and offBy default, the Bluetooth communication feature on your h

Setting Communication Preferences3913. Enter a name for your device.4. Tap OK.5. Tap Done.Setting device discoveryDiscovery is the process that Blueto

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld392enter freely, and if someone without a key rings the bell to request a connection, you can choose t

Setting Communication Preferences393To enable wakeup:1. From the Communications Preferences list, select Bluetooth.2. Tap the Allow Wakeup pick list a

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld394Adding trusted devicesWhen you create a trusted pair, you enter an identical secret code on both de

Setting Communication Preferences3956. Enter the same passkey on your handheld and the trusted device.Some Bluetooth devices have a built-in passkey;

Using Graffiti 2 writing to enter data27Graffiti 2 alphabetThe Graffiti 2 alphabet consists of the following letters:TIP A full-screen pen stroke brin

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3964. Tap Details.5. Tap Done to return to the Trusted Devices screen.6. Tap Done again to return to t

Setting Communication Preferences3976. Tap OK.7. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Preferences screen.8. Tap Done again.Enabling/disabling the user

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld398NOTE Palm works with developers of third-party add-on applications to ensure the compatibility of t

Setting Communication Preferences399Editing connectionsThe following example shows you how to edit the IR to GSM Phone connection to adjust the commun

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4004. Tap Details.5. Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed.6. Enter the initializat

Setting Communication Preferences401TIP You can also create a connection with a GSM phone using the Phone Link application. We recommend using Phone L

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4028. When the Discovery Results screen appears, select the device to which you want to connect.If the

Setting Communication Preferences4035. Tap the Via pick list and select Bluetooth.6. Prepare your phone to accept a Bluetooth connection.NOTE See the

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld404You can also use your handheld’s Bluetooth technology and the software that is included in the hand

Setting Communication Preferences405To select a network service profile:1. From the Communications Preferences list, select Network.2. Tap the Service

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld28Capital lettersGraffiti 2 writing automatically capitalizes the first letter of a new record or sentence but

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4063. Enter your user name.NOTE Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.4. Tap Done

Setting Communication Preferences407Selecting a connectionUse the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your ISP or to

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld408Entering a prefixA prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outsid

Setting Communication Preferences4094. Enter the code to disable Call Waiting on the Disable call waiting line.Each telephone company assigns a code t

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld410Connecting to your serviceAfter you set your Connection and Network Preferences, establishing a con

Setting Communication Preferences411To configure Internet access with a Bluetooth phone or LAN access point:1. From the Communications Preferences lis

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld412To enter an INIT string for a high-speed wireless data network connection:1. After completing step

Setting Communication Preferences4134. In the Send field, enter the INIT string provided by your wireless operator.5. Tap OK.High-speed wireless data

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4143. Tap Details.Idle timeoutThe Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before dro

Setting Communication Preferences415To enter a primary and secondary DNS:1. Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it.2. Tap the space to the left of

Using Graffiti 2 writing to enter data29designated side of the Graffiti 2 writing area. Punctuation marks that appear in the the following table must

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld416Login scriptsA login script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a network server—f

Setting Communication Preferences417To create a login script:1. Tap Script.2. Tap the End pick list.3. Select the command you want from the Command li

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4184. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.Plug-in applicationsYou can cr

Setting Communication Preferences419Network Preferences menu commandsThe Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld420Adding a DNS numberIf your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not enter that i

Setting Personal Preferences4213. From the Personal Preferences list select the name of the Preferences screen you want to view.TIP You can also press

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4223. Select the application that you want to assign to the button.To restore all the buttons to their

Setting Personal Preferences4234. Tap OK.5. Tap Done.HotSync Buttons PreferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate various a

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld424Color Theme PreferencesThe Color Theme Preferences screen enables you to select a different set of

Setting Personal Preferences425To customize the Owner Preferences:1. From the Personal Preferences list, select Owner.2. Modify or enter the text that

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld30Accented charactersWhen writing letters with accent marks, first write the letter stroke on the left side (o

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld426You can mask and hide private records with or without a password. Without a password, private recor

Setting Personal Preferences4273. Enter the current password. 4. Tap OK.5. Do one of the following:– To change the password, hint, or quick password,

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4283. Tap the check box for Mask password entry.4. Tap OK.NOTE Turn off and then turn on your handheld

Setting Personal Preferences429Locking your handheldYou can lock your handheld so that it cannot be operated until your password is entered. In the ev

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld430To set your handheld to lock at a preset time:1. Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box.2. Enter your passw

Setting Personal Preferences4313. Select After a preset delay.4. Enter the inactive period, and then select Minute(s) or Hour(s) from the pick list. 5

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld432Recovering from a forgotten passwordIMPORTANT Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entrie

Setting Personal Preferences433Making records privateIn many applications, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld434To mask all private records:1. From the Personal Preferences list, select Security.2. Tap the Curre

Setting Personal Preferences435To unmask individual records:1. Select a masked record.2. Do one of the following:– If you do not have a password, a ma

Using Graffiti 2 writing to enter data31When Punctuation Shift is active, an up arrow symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the handheld screen.

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4362. Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide Public Records.3.

Setting Personal Preferences4372. Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide Public Records.3. Tap When box.4. Sel

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4382. Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide Public Records.3.

Setting Personal Preferences4395. Tap the check box for Encrypt data when locked.6. Tap the Choose Applications button.7. Select the applications whos

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld440Using security shortcutsYou can create shortcuts to activate certain security features, such as loc

Setting Personal Preferences4413. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut.4. Tap the ShortCut Text area,

Chapter 22 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld442Deleting a ShortCutIf you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts.T

443APPENDIX AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Caring for your handheld Prolonging battery life Resettin

Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld444Prolonging battery lifeNote the following considerations for the battery in your handheld: Under normal condit

Resetting your handheld445Performing a soft resetA soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over again. All records and entrie

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld32Graffiti 2 GesturesGestures enable you to use editing commands. To use gestures, draw the following strokes

Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld4464. Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button.5. When a message appears on the ha

Resetting your handheld447To restore your data from a Mac computer after a hard reset:1. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.2. From t

Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld448

449APPENDIX BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have reviewed the freque

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions450Software installation problemsProblem SolutionThe installation menu did not appear when I inserted the Desktop

Operating problems451Operating problemsProblem SolutionI don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen.Try each of these in turn: Press an application b

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions452Tapping and writing problemsMy handheld is not making any sounds.Check the System, Alarm, and Game Sound setti

Application problems453Application problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld is not set t

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions454HotSync problemsMy vCard or vCal e-mail attachment isn’t forwarding correctly (continued).5. Click OK.6. Start

HotSync problems455I cannot perform a HotSync operation. What should I check to make sure I’m doing it correctly (continued)?On a Mac computer try the

Beaming data33Full-screen writing areaWhen Writing Area Preferences are turned on and active, you do not have to write in the Graffiti 2 writing area.

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions456I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Make sure your handheld is sea

HotSync problems457I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Check the following on your computer: Make sure your

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions458I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully (continued).On a Mac computer, c

HotSync problems459I can’t perform an IR HotSync operation. On a computer running Windows 98, be sure that the HotSync Manager is running, that Infra

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions460When I perform a HotSync operation, my information does not transfer to Palm Desktop software. If you have pe

Beaming and sending problems461Beaming and sending problemsI can’t perform a Bluetooth HotSync operation (continued). Some computers have a dedicated

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions462Phone connection problemsProblem SolutionMy passkey is rejected when I attempt to pair (or bond) my mobile pho

VersaMail™ problems463VersaMail™ problemsMy phone connection drops before I finish using it. You need to increase the Idle timeout setting on the Net

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions464Recharging problemsI am having problems accessing my account (continued). Some wireless service providers hav

Password problems465Password problemsTechnical supportIf, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld34You can beam the following information between devices: The record currently displayed in Date Book, Addres

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions466NOTE Palm works with developers of third-party add-on applications to ensure the compatibility of these applic

467Product Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

Product Regulatory Information468MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure) StatementRF Exposure Compliance:In order for this device to comply with FCC rules,

Product Regulatory Information469ARIB STD-T66 Statement (Japan)This product uses a radio wave in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. This frequency is also used by

Product Regulatory Information470Taiwan StatementArticle 14: Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, a

471IndexAABA. See Address Book archive filesAccented characters, Graffiti 2 writing 30Account. See E-mail accountAdd/Remove Programs icon 76Add-on app

Index472To Do List 171VersaMail 177version of 465viewing as icons 45viewing as list 45Voice Memo 307Web Browser Pro 317World Clock 343See also Add-on

Index473Card Info 91Caring for the handheld 443Categories 162application 44–45assigning records to 55–56beaming 33–35bookmarks 329creating 57default 4

Index474CreatingAddress Book entries 78–79categories 44–45, 57currency symbols 123custom fields in Address Book 85Date Book events 95e-mail folders 22

Index475service templates 418text 52See also Purging recordsDesktop softwaredisplaying euro 125linking to external files 39, 375removing 76saving dele

Beaming data354. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving device.For best results, Palm han

Index476replying to 238–240Secure Sockets Layer 302send retry 234sending 233signature, adding 188, 195, 202storing in Outbox 233trash 254URLs in messa

Index477File types that can be downloaded 322Filed SMS messages 163Filesconverting attachments 274–276error log 260linking to external 39, 375Filtersc

Index478Hard reset 445, 451Hardware add-ons 14HelpGraffiti 2 52online tips 19onscreen keyboard 319Hiding records 433History listclearing 334definition

Index479InboxReminders screen and 215synchronizing 266viewing mail 206Incoming mail server 184, 191, 197, 198changing 287Indicator light 13, 387Infrar

Index480MMail server settings, changing 287Mail service, default service for e-mail account 204–205, 285Mail settingschanging e-mail address 286changi

Index481returning to web pages you’ve visited 322visiting bookmarked web pages 330Netscape 262Networkconnecting 179, 410entering ISP information 411Ho

Index482thumbnails 137viewing photos 137Palm Quick Install 69–73PalmModem accessory, prerequisite for connection 180Passkeys 152entering to create a t

Index483Sounds & Alerts 386–388Trash 255Writing Area 388Primary DNS 414Printing expense reports 125Prioritizing To Do List records 172, 175Private

Index484Resetting handheldhard reset 445, 451location of reset button 14, 445soft reset 444Restoring dataMac 447Windows 446Returningto a web page 322t

Index485Sortingapplications 44records 63–64, 453Sounds & Alerts preferences 386–388Sounds. See Alarm and System soundsSpeed of image downloading 3

ContentsvSorting lists of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Attaching notes . . . . .

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld363. (Optional) Tap the category pick list and select a category for the incoming information. You can also cr

Index486Troubleshooting 459Trusted devices, adding trusted devices 394–395Trusted pairs, creating 402Turning off handheldautomatically 385pen stroke f

Index487Writing areaon handheld 12preferences 388Writing. See Entering data

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Using your computer keyboard373. Select the Send command from the application. For example, in Address Book, tap the Menu icon, tap Record, and then t

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld38Importing data from a Windows computerPalm Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:

Importing data39See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data.Using File LinkThe File Link feature enables you to

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld408. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, select the appropriate delimiter.9. Click OK.10. To add the imported dat

41CHAPTER 4Working with ApplicationsThis chapter explains how to open and switch between applications on your handheld, how to change application sett

Chapter 4 Working with Applications42To open an application on your handheld:1. Tap the Home icon . 2. Tap the icon of the application that you want

Switching between applications43To open an application on an expansion card: Select the icon of the application that you want to open.Switching betwe

Chapter 4 Working with Applications44Categorizing applicationsThe category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear o

Changing the Applications Launcher display45To display applications by category: 1. Tap the Home icon . 2. Do one of the following:– Tap the Home ico

ContentsviWorking in Week View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Working in Month View . . . .

Chapter 4 Working with Applications46Copying applications to or from an expansion cardYou can copy applications from your handheld to an expansion car

Selecting copy settings473. Select Copy on the App menu.4. Tap the Copy From pick list and select the card name.5. Tap the Copy To pick list and selec

Chapter 4 Working with Applications486. Tap the Copy Application Only check box to select it if you want to copy only the application files. Leave it

Using menus49Choosing a menuThe menus and menu commands that are available depend on the application that is currently open. Also, the menus and menu

Chapter 4 Working with Applications50The Command toolbar displays context-sensitive menu commands for the active screen. For example, if text is selec

Performing common tasks51To create a record:1. Select the application in which you want to create a record.2. Tap New.3. In Date Book only: Select sta

Chapter 4 Working with Applications52To select text in an application:1. Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select.2. Drag the stylus over

Performing common tasks53To Do List: Delete ItemNote Pad: Delete NoteVoice Memo: Delete V MemoPalm Photos: Delete PhotoMemo Pad: Delete MemoExpense: D

Chapter 4 Working with Applications54Purging recordsOver time, as you use Date Book, To Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records in these appli

Performing common tasks55Categorizing recordsYou can categorize records in the Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, Voice Memo, Memo Pad, and Expense a

ContentsviiChapter 12: Using Note Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Creating a note . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4 Working with Applications56To move a record into a category:1. Select the record you want to categorize.2. In Address Book only: Tap Edit.3.

Performing common tasks57To define a new category:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen or list.2. Select Edit Categor

Chapter 4 Working with Applications583. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap Rename.4. Enter the new name for the category, and t

Performing common tasks59Looking up Address Book recordsIn Address Book you can use the Look Up line with the stylus or navigator to look up and quick

Chapter 4 Working with Applications60To look up an Address Book record with the stylus:1. From the Address list screen, enter the first letter of the

Performing common tasks613. Tap OK. Find searches for the text in all records and all notes.As your handheld searches for the text, you can tap Stop a

Chapter 4 Working with Applications62The name you selected, along with the information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in s

Performing common tasks633. Tap Who.4. Tap Lookup.The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data in the Compan

Chapter 4 Working with Applications643. Select Options, and then select Preferences.4. Do one of the following:Address Book: Tap the setting you want.

Performing common tasks65Attaching notesIn Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Palm Photos, and Expense, you can attach a note to a record. A note ca

ContentsviiiSending and receiving messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Viewing messages . . . . . .

Chapter 4 Working with Applications66Choosing fontsIn many applications, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose sma

Performing common tasks67Receiving alertsYou can receive alerts on your handheld and in Palm Desktop software.Receiving alerts on your handheldWhen yo

Chapter 4 Working with Applications68Receiving alerts from Palm Desktop softwareYou can also set an option to receive Date Book event alerts from Palm

Installing and removing applications69 Audio files, including MP3 (requires the audio application from the Software Essentials CD-ROM, and audio file

Chapter 4 Working with Applications703. Drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the Palm Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop.Palm Quick Install

Installing and removing applications714. Drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the handheld or expansion card file list.If a No symbol appears when

Chapter 4 Working with Applications727. If you need to change the destination of the application you are installing, drag the files to move applicatio

Installing and removing applications73 To install files in a different location, start Palm Quick Install and drag the files to a different file list

Chapter 4 Working with Applications745. Click Add To List.If the file you want to install is not listed in the dialog box, go to the folder to which y

Installing and removing applications75Removing applicationsIf you run out of memory or decide that you no longer need an application you installed, yo

ContentsixCreating and sending new e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229Working with URLs . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4 Working with Applications76IMPORTANT If you remove Palm Desktop software, you also remove the HotSync Manager synchronization software and c

77CHAPTER 5Using Address BookAddress Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business c

Chapter 5 Using Address Book78TIP Press the Address Book application button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have records. You

Creating an Address Book entry796. Enter the other information that you want to include in this entry.As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City

Chapter 5 Using Address Book803. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. 4. Select a new label.Changing Address Entry detailsThe Addre

Creating an Address Book entry81Making connections from Address BookYou can use the entries in your Address Book to launch applications that perform t

Chapter 5 Using Address Book82To use Quick Connect from the Address list:1. Highlight the Address entry to which you want to connect. 2. Tap the Menu

Creating an Address Book entry83TIP You can also configure which application opens when you tap a specific Address record field, and whether to add a

Chapter 5 Using Address Book84Record menus Duplicate AddressMakes a copy of the current record and displays the copy in Address Edit so you can make c

Creating an Address Book entry85Options menusPreferencesOpens a dialog box where you can choose Address Book display options.Remember last category. D