Palm Handhelds m500 Manuale Utente

Handbookfor Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds

Page x Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series HandheldAppendix D: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts .259Use of ^char...

Page 90 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap Who.4. Tap Lookup.The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data

Chapter 5 Page 912. Tap Show.3. Tap the Sort by pick list and select an option.4. Tap OK.To sort records in Address Book, Note Pad, and Memo Pad:1. Op

Page 92 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo sort the Note Pad or Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo or note to a new location in the list. Note: To

Chapter 5 Page 933. Tap the Current Privacy pick list and select Hide Records.4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to hide private records. To mask all

Page 94 Using Your Basic Applications2. Enter your password, and then tap OK.To unmask individual records:1. Tap a masked record.2. Do one of the fol

Chapter 5 Page 956. Tap Done.A small note icon appears at the right side of any item that has a note.To review or edit a note:1. Tap the Note icon .T

Page 96 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo change the font style:1. Open an application.2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Font.4. Tap

Chapter 5 Page 975. Tap Clear All to dismiss all reminders in the list.Note: If you tap Done or Snooze and view the reminder list later, the current t

Page 98 Using Your Basic Applications2. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters.3. If the event is one hour long, skip t

Chapter 5 Page 995. Tap OK.6. Tap a blank area of the screen to deselect the event. A vertical line appears next to the time, indicating the duration

About This Book Page 1About This BookWelcome to the Palm™ m500 series handheld. This handbook is designed to help you get up and running quickly on yo

Page 100 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTip: In the Go to Date dialog box, you can also use the scroll button on the front panel of the handheld to mov

Chapter 5 Page 1015. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event.Note: If you create an event and decide later that there is no parti

Page 102 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap the Alarm check box to select it.The default setting, 5 Minutes, appears.4. Tap the pick list to select

Chapter 5 Page 103chapter for details.For example, you set an alarm for an untimed event that occurs on February 4th. If the alarm is set for 5 minute

Page 104 Using Your Basic Applications7. Tap OK.After you schedule a repeating or continuous event, this icon appears to the far right of the event

Chapter 5 Page 105 If you change the date of an occurrence of a repeating event (e.g., from January 14th to January 15th) and apply the change to all

Page 106 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo display the Week View:1. Tap the Week View button.2. Tap the navigation controls to move forward or backward

Chapter 5 Page 107 Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day without selecting an event. The Week Vi

Page 108 Using Your Basic ApplicationsYou can control the dots and lines that appear in the Month View. See “Options menu” later in this chapter.Tips

Chapter 5 Page 1092. Tap the navigation controls to move forward or backward a day at a time, or to display more events and To Do items. Note: You can

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Page 110 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDisplay OptionsAllows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Show Time Bars. Activates

Chapter 5 Page 111Address BookAddress Book is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses.Creating an A

Page 112 Using Your Basic ApplicationsSee “Importing data” in Chapter 2 and Palm Desktop online Help for more information.To create a new Address Boo

Chapter 5 Page 113Sacramento and San Francisco in your Address Book. As you enter “S” Sacramento appears, and as you continue entering “a” and “n” San

Page 114 Using Your Basic Applications4. Select a new label.Changing Address Entry detailsThe Address Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of

Chapter 5 Page 115Address Book menusAddress Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book features that are not explained elsewhere i

Page 116 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPreferences Remember last category. Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another appl

Chapter 5 Page 117To Do ListA To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.”To crea

Page 118 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo set the priority of a To Do List item:1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item.2.

Chapter 5 Page 119Setting a due dateYou can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based o

Chapter 1 Page 3Chapter 1Introduction to Your HandheldThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Palm™ m500 series handheld, how

Page 120 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List, and To Do it

Chapter 5 Page 1213. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhe

Page 122 Using Your Basic ApplicationsNote PadA record in Note Pad is called a “note.” You can assign each note a title and store up to 999 notes on

Chapter 5 Page 1232. Review or edit the contents of the note. 3. Tap Done.Setting an alarm for a noteYou can set an alarm for a specific time and date

Page 124 Using Your Basic Applications7. Tap the year, month and date you want the alarm to sound.After you tap the date, the Set Alarm dialog box re

Chapter 5 Page 125Note Pad menusNote Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Note Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book

Page 126 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTip: In the Memo list screen, you can also begin writing in the Graffiti writing area to create a new memo. The

Chapter 5 Page 127Memo Pad menusMemo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not explained elsewhere in this book

Page 128 Using Your Basic ApplicationsCalculatorThe Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Clears the entire calculati

Chapter 5 Page 129Recent CalculationsThe Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations and is particularly useful

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

Page 130 Using Your Basic ApplicationsOptions menusClockClock makes it easy for you to check the time and date, and provides a convenient travel alar

Chapter 5 Page 1315. When the alarm reminder message appears, do one of the following:Tap OK to permanently dismiss the reminder and return to the cur

Page 132 Using Your Basic ApplicationsExpenseExpense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount that you spent. A record in Expense

Chapter 5 Page 1334. Enter the amount of the expense. 5. Tap the Expense type pick list and select a type from the list.Note: As soon as you select an

Page 134 Using Your Basic ApplicationsEntering receipt detailsExpense provides a variety of options that you can associate with an item. These option

Chapter 5 Page 1354. Tap OK.Customizing the Currency pick listYou can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency pick list.To custo

Page 136 Using Your Basic Applications6. Tap OK.Defining a custom currency symbolIf the currency you want to use is not in the list of countries, you

Chapter 5 Page 137Receipt Details dialog box associated with that item.Show OptionsShow Options define the sort order and other settings that relate t

Page 138 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDisplaying the euro on your desktop computerWhen you perform a HotSync operation, the euro symbol is transferre

Chapter 5 Page 139Tip: You can press Ctrl+click to select multiple categories. To print the expenses associated with all of your Expense categories, s

Chapter 1 Page 5Palm m500 series componentsLocating front panel controlsIR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from othe

Page 140 Using Your Basic ApplicationsIf you want to streamline or customize your expense reports, you can change these templates. For example, you c

Chapter 5 Page 1413. Enter name, department, and other information as necessary for your expense report.4. Click the Templates menu; then select an ex

Page 142 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPreferences Use automatic fill. Lets you select an expense type by writing the first letter of an expense type

Chapter 6 Page 143Chapter 6Communicating UsingYour HandheldThe previous chapter described the features of your handheld that help you stay organized.

Page 144 Communicating Using Your HandheldIn Mail, you can do the following: View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. Create outgoing e-mail

Chapter 6 Page 145To set up Mail on a Windows computer:1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar.2. Highlight Programs, highlight Palm Desktop software, a

Page 146 Communicating Using Your HandheldNote: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync operation. Thereafter, th

Chapter 6 Page 147To open an e-mail item: Tap an e-mail item to open it.To close an e-mail item: Tap Done to close the e-mail item.Displaying full h

Page 148 Communicating Using Your HandheldTo create an e-mail item:1. Tap New.Tip: You can also create an e-mail item by tapping New from the Message

Chapter 6 Page 149example, tap “To:”) to expand that field. Tap the Done button to return to the New Message screen.To reply to an e-mail item:1. Tap

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

Page 150 Communicating Using Your HandheldLooking up an addressTo identify the recipient of an e-mail item, you need to enter that person’s e-mail ad

Chapter 6 Page 151Adding details to e-mail itemsBefore you send your e-mail item, you can attach additional attributes to it, such as a signature or a

Page 152 Communicating Using Your HandheldSetting a priorityTo set a priority for your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap t

Chapter 6 Page 1534. Tap the BCC: field and enter an address. Adding a signature to your e-mail itemA signature consists of information about yourself

Page 154 Communicating Using Your Handheld2. Tap the Signature check box to select it and add your signature to the e-mail item.Note: The check box s

Chapter 6 Page 155To retrieve an e-mail item:1. In the Message list, tap Outbox from the pick list in the upper-right corner.2. Tap the e-mail item yo

Page 156 Communicating Using Your Handheld2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap Message, and then tap Save Draft.To edit an e-mail item saved as a draft:1. I

Chapter 6 Page 1573. Tap Edit to display and modify the item.Tip: After you display and modify the e-mail item, you can send it, save it as a draft, o

Page 158 Communicating Using Your HandheldTo purge the contents of the Deleted folder:1. Tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Message, and then tap Purge Dele

Chapter 6 Page 1592. Tap the Show Date check box to select it. 3. Tap OK.Sorting the Message listYou can sort e-mail items by the date sent, by sender

Chapter 1 Page 7Using the onscreen contrast controlSome Palm m500 series handhelds allow you to further adjust your display by changing the amount of

Page 160 Communicating Using Your Handheldurgent e-mail during remote synchronization. Once defined, your handheld determines if synchronization is o

Chapter 6 Page 161The All setting does not mean that all information included in each e-mail item downloads to your handheld. Truncation settings (exp

Page 162 Communicating Using Your HandheldIgnoring or receiving e-mailThe first step in establishing a special filter is to determine whether you wan

Chapter 6 Page 163Defining filter stringsE-mail items are filtered based on the information contained in their To:, From:, and Subj: fields. The infor

Page 164 Communicating Using Your HandheldTo define a filter string:1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options dialog box. 2. Enter your filter str

Chapter 6 Page 1652. Tap the Retrieve All High Priority check box to select it. 3. Tap OK.Note: This setting is applicable only if your E-Mail applica

Page 166 Communicating Using Your HandheldMail menusMail menus are shown here for your reference, and Mail features that are not explained elsewhere

Chapter 6 Page 167Beaming informationYour handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS hand

Page 168 Communicating Using Your Handheldinches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other

Chapter 6 Page 1694. Tap Yes. Tips on beaming information You can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry.See “Pen preferences” in C

Page 8 Introduction to Your HandheldLocating back panel componentsSide channelsThe right side channel holds the stylus, which slides in and out and c

Page 170 Communicating Using Your Handheld

Chapter 7 Page 171Chapter 7Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® handhelds and

Page 172 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:Tip: If you’re not sure which option to use, ke

Chapter 7 Page 1735. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem

Page 174 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo set the HotSync options on a Macintosh:1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.2. Click t

Chapter 7 Page 1753. If you are using the optional serial cradle, click the Serial Port Settings tab and select any of the following options.Note: If

Page 176 Advanced HotSync® OperationsLocal SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations using the HotSync cradle that is connected to your Macintos

Chapter 7 Page 177Note: You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare your Macintosh to synchronize using the HotSync cradle or a modem. Howev

Page 178 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCustomizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines ho

Chapter 7 Page 1795. Click Change.6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application

Chapter 1 Page 9Upgrading from another Palm OS handheldIf you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of Palm Desktop software th

Page 180 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 7 Page 181IR HotSync operationsYour handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards f

Page 182 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo install the extensions for infrared communication on a Macintosh:1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM i

Chapter 7 Page 1835. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the simulated port that your computer uses for infrared communication.Note: See the docu

Page 184 Advanced HotSync® Operations5. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu.6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.

Chapter 7 Page 185Returning to cradle HotSync operationsIt’s easy to return to using the cradle for HotSync operations.Note: If your cradle is connect

Page 186 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConducting a HotSync operation via modemYou can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are away from

Chapter 7 Page 1874. Click OK.Serial PortIdentifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in

Page 188 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare a Macintosh for a modem HotSync operation:1. Confirm that the Macintosh modem is connected and turned

Chapter 7 Page 189Preparing your handheldThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation. To prepare you

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Page 10 Introduction to Your HandheldHotSync operations” in Chapter 5 “for details, or refer to Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds. (I

Page 190 Advanced HotSync® OperationsNote: If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) instead of connecting to a compute

Chapter 7 Page 191Note: Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize — even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup

Page 192 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConducting a HotSync operationvia a networkWhen you use the network HotSync technology, you can take advantage o

Chapter 7 Page 1934. Click the Network tab and make sure your user name has a check mark next to it. If the check mark is not there, click the check b

Page 194 Advanced HotSync® Operations6. Tap OK.7. Tap Select Service.Note: See “Network preferences and TCP/IP software” in Chapter 8 for information

Chapter 7 Page 195Performing a network HotSync operationAfter you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options, you

Page 196 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCreating a user profileIf you use the File Link feature to configure several Palm OS handhelds with specific inf

Chapter 7 Page 197To 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 198 Advanced HotSync® Operations5. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld.The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Pal

Chapter 8 Page 199Chapter 8Setting Preferences forYour HandheldThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your handh

Chapter 1 Page 114. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.Charging your handheldYour handheld contains a Lithium-ion polymer battery that is

Page 200 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldViewing preferencesTo open the Preferences screens:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Preferenc

Chapter 8 Page 201Tip: To restore all of the buttons to their factory settings, tap Default.Pen preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you

Page 202 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap OK.HotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate diffe

Chapter 8 Page 203Digitizer preferencesThe Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen that appears w

Page 204 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTime, date, week start, and numbers formatsThe Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The

Chapter 8 Page 205To change the cradle setting: Tap the Stay on in Cradle check box to leave your handheld on when it is in the cradle. System, alarm

Page 206 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldBeam ReceiveYou can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming inf

Chapter 8 Page 207Editing connectionsThe following example shows you how to edit the IR to Phone connection to adjust the communication speed; you can

Page 208 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld2. Tap Details.3. Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed.4. Enter the initialization

Chapter 8 Page 209Network preferences and TCP/IP softwareThe Network Preferences settings enable you to use the TCP/IP software that is included in th

Page 12 Introduction to Your HandheldPalm™ Desktop softwarePalm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and

Page 210 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use.Entering a user nameThe User Name setting identi

Chapter 8 Page 211 If you enter a password, your handheld displays the word “Assigned” in this field and does not prompt you to enter a password duri

Page 212 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldAdding telephone settingsWhen you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in which you

Chapter 8 Page 2132. Enter the prefix. 3. Tap OK.Disabling Call WaitingCall Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while yo

Page 214 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldUsing a calling cardThe Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when dialing your I

Chapter 8 Page 215To close a connection: Tap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your handheld and your service.Creating additional servic

Page 216 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types:Note: If you are

Chapter 8 Page 217Defining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of host co

Page 218 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTo identify dynamic IP addressing: Tap the IP Address check box to select it.To enter a permanent IP a

Chapter 8 Page 219 In the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the Details dialog box in Network PreferencesNote: You can also use

Chapter 1 Page 13Installing Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation, re

Page 220 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 8 Page 221Plug-in applicationsYou can create plug-in applications containing script commands that extend the functionality of the built-in scr

Page 222 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldOptions menuTCP/IP troubleshootingIf you are having a problem establishing a network connection using T

Chapter 8 Page 223Owner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information tha

Page 224 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldCreating a ShortCutYou can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All ShortCuts you crea

Chapter 8 Page 225Editing 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 226 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld

Appendix A Page 227Appendix AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld Prolonging ba

Page 228 Maintaining Your HandheldBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations for the battery in your handheld: Under normal cond

Appendix A Page 229Resetting your handheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your hand

Page 14 Introduction to Your HandheldTo install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh computer:1. Turn on your Macintosh.2. Insert the Palm Desktop so

Page 230 Maintaining Your HandheldPerforming a hard resetWith a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never perform

Appendix A Page 2313. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Change.6. Select Desktop ov

Page 232 Maintaining Your HandheldTo restore your data from a Macintosh after a hard reset:1. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.2.

Appendix B Page 233Appendix BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have rev

Page 234 Frequently Asked QuestionsSoftware installation problemsProblem SolutionThe Palm Desktop Installer Menu did not appear when I inserted the C

Appendix B Page 235Operating problemsProblem SolutionI don’t see anything on my handheld’s screen.Try each of these in turn: Press an application but

Page 236 Frequently Asked QuestionsI get a warning message telling me my handheld memory is full. Purge records from Date Book and To Do List. This

Appendix B Page 237Tapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, my handheld activates the wrong feature.Calibra

Page 238 Frequently Asked QuestionsApplication problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld

Appendix B Page 239HotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? Make su

Chapter 1 Page 15Tapping and typingTap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus t

Page 240 Frequently Asked QuestionsI did a HotSync operation, but one of my applications did not synchronize. On a Windows computer, click the HotSy

Appendix B Page 241I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued)On a Windows computer, try each step in tu

Page 242 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) If you are using the o

Appendix B Page 243I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued) Make sure you are not running another pr

Page 244 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.(continued) If the telephone line y

Appendix B Page 245My handheld appears to freeze when I place it near my computer.Move your handheld away from the computer’s infrared port.When I pre

Page 246 Frequently Asked QuestionsBeaming problemsI want to synchronize my computer with more than one handheld. If the computer running Palm Deskt

Appendix B Page 247Recharging problemsPassword problemsProblem SolutionWhen I place my handheld in the cradle, the LED indicator does not go on. Conf

Page 248 Frequently Asked QuestionsTechnical supportIf, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your p

Appendix C Page 249Appendix CCreating a Custom Expense ReportThis section explains how to modify existing Expense application templates and how to cre

Page 16 Introduction to Your HandheldElements of the handheld interfaceMenu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applic

Page 250 Creating a Custom Expense ReportCustomizing existing sample templatesFour sample Expense Report templates come with Palm Desktop software. T

Appendix C Page 2515. Click the Save as type drop-down list and choose Template (*.xlt).6. Navigate to the Template folder (in the Palm Desktop softwa

Page 252 Creating a Custom Expense Reportcommon for an Expense report to have more than one Section. For example, the following sample Expense Report

Appendix C Page 253Column Headings option in the Sheet settings of the Page Setup command. This enables you to quickly determine the size of the Secti

Page 254 Creating a Custom Expense Report4. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.5. Scroll down to a blank area of the Maptable.xls file (below the rows u

Appendix C Page 255You may add or delete rows as necessary so that the total number of rows corresponds to the number of Sections in your custom Expen

Page 256 Creating a Custom Expense Reportdates appears in the light blue columns (14–17).In the Date cell, enter the row or column number where all t

Appendix C Page 257snacks. In the previous example, all expense items would be populated into row/column 4 of the custom Expense Report.14.Complete th

Page 258 Creating a Custom Expense ReportExpense file detailsThe Expense.txt file contains four groups of data. It will be easier to see these four d

Appendix D Page 259Appendix DNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require n

Chapter 1 Page 17Opening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open Date

Page 260 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsExamples: \^ Includes a caret as part of the string \< Includes a < as part of the string \\

Product Regulatory Information Page 261Product Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub

Page 262 Product Regulatory InformationCanadian ICES-003 StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Product Regulatory Information Page 263Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tils-varende type a

Page 264 Product Regulatory Information

Index Page 265IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 39Accented charactersGraffiti writing 35onscreen keyboard 38Add-on applications 46–51Address Book*

Page 266 IndexSee also InfraredBold font for text 95Business card for beaming 167Buttons preferences 200CCalculatorbuttons explained 128–129memory 12

Index Page 267To Do List items 117Currencydefault 135defining 136for Expense items 134, 135Current date 238Current time 18Customcurrencies and symbols

Page 268 IndexSee also PIMDialing 115Digitizer 15, 203, 237DNS (Domain Naming System) 217Double-booked events 107Draft e-mail 155Draggingmemos into o

Index Page 269Formats preferences 203Frozen handheld 236GGames 205General preferencesalarm LED setting 205alarm sounds 205alarm vibrate setting 205aut

Page 18 Introduction to Your HandheldTip: When you press an application button on the front panel, you have instant access to the selected applicatio

Page 270 IndexInfraredconnections 207HotSync operations 182–184, 207–208port 5, 181problems with IR HotSync operations 244requirements for computer 1

Index Page 271synchronizing 146truncating 165viewing e-mail 146Maintenance information 227Masking records 92Memo Padadding Address Book data to record

Page 272 IndexO1-2-3, for expense reports 257Onscreen keyboard 22, 37, 75pen stroke to open 201OpeningAddress Book 69applications 17–18Calculator 72C

Index Page 273QQuattro Pro, for expense reports 257RRange of times in Day view 111Reading e-mail on handheld 146Receipts, recording in Expense 134Rece

Page 274 Indexe-mail 147–149, 154Serialport 173, 176, 177, 186, 188Serviceselecting for network 209templates 215, 221Settings. See PreferencesShortCu

Index Page 275pen stroke for 202problems with 236Turning on handheldapplication buttons 6displaying owner’s name 223power button 5problems with 235UUn

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Chapter 1 Page 19Using menusMenus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you have mastered them in one application, you can use them the same way in a

Page iiiCopyrightCopyright © 1998-2001 Palm, or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync,PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trade

Page 20 Introduction to Your Handheldcommands vary depending on which part of the application you’re currently using. For example, in Memo Pad, the m

Chapter 1 Page 21Note: Command mode is only active for a short time, so you must tap an icon or write the command letter immediately to choose the men

Page 22 Introduction to Your HandheldOnscreen keyboardWhen you create or edit a record in an application such as Address Book, you can open the onscr

Chapter 1 Page 23Graffiti writingYour handheld includes Graffiti writing software as the primary system for entering text and numbers. With Graffiti w

Page 24 Introduction to Your HandheldNote PadThe Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a quick note in your own handwriting direc

Chapter 1 Page 25records to your handheld without having to enter them manually. See “Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.Using an exter

Page 26 Introduction to Your Handheld3. Tap a month.4. Tap the current date.To set the time:1. Tap the Set Time box.2. Tap the up or down arrows to c

Chapter 1 Page 272. Tap a time zone. Tip: When you travel, changing the time zone setting to a new time zone automatically resets the date and time on

Page 28 Introduction to Your Handheld

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

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Page 30 Entering Data in Your Handheldand displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions o

Chapter 2 Page 31That’s all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the

Page 32 Entering Data in Your HandheldWriting capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. T

Chapter 2 Page 33Tip: When Caps Shift is active, an “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the handheld screen. If you accidentally ac

Page 34 Entering Data in Your HandheldWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter from a standard

Chapter 2 Page 35Writing symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your

Page 36 Entering Data in Your HandheldAccent strokesUsing these accent strokes, you can write the following accented letters:à á â ã ä å è é

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

Page 38 Entering Data in Your Handheld3. Tap “abc” to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap “123” to open the numeric keyboard.4. Tap the characters t

Chapter 2 Page 39online Help in Palm Desktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (for Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for

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

Page 40 Entering Data in Your Handheld4. From the File menu, choose Import.5. Select the file you want to import.6. Click Open.Note: If you are impor

Chapter 2 Page 41To import data from a Macintosh:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. From the File menu, choose Import.3. Select the file you want to imp

Page 42 Entering Data in Your Handheld

Chapter 3 Page 43Chapter 3Managing YourApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your handheld, how to change applicatio

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

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

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

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

Page 48 Managing Your Applicationshandheld and an expansion card. 9. Click OK to close the Change Destination window.10. Click Done to close the Inst

Chapter 3 Page 494. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.5. Click Add to List.6. Select the Add-on folder from

Page vi Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series HandheldImporting data from a Windows computer ...39Importing data from a Mac

Page 50 Managing Your Applications10. Click OK to close the Change Destination window.11. Close the Install Handheld Files window.12. Perform a HotSy

Chapter 3 Page 516. Tap Delete.7. Tap Yes.8. Tap Done.Removing Palm Desktop softwareIf you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove

Page 52 Managing Your Applications5. Select the folder that contains your Palm Desktop software files.6. Click Remove.Note: This process removes only

Chapter 3 Page 536. Tap OK. 7. Enter the same password a second time, and tap OK.Changing or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your ha

Page 54 Managing Your ApplicationsTo remove the password, tap Unassign.Locking your handheldYou can lock your handheld so that it cannot be operated

Chapter 3 Page 55To set your handheld to lock at a preset time:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Security icon.3. Tap the Auto Lock Handheld

Page 56 Managing Your Applicationspassword, your handheld will present the hint you have entered to help you remember the password. If you still cann

Chapter 3 Page 57To delete a forgotten password:1. Tap Lost Password.2. Tap Yes.

Page 58 Managing Your Applications

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

Contents Page viiCreating records ...73Editing records ...

Page 60 Using Expansion Features3. Use your thumb to push the card into the expansion slot. When you feel the card lock and hear the audible system s

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

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

Chapter 4 Page 635. Tap an application to delete from the expansion card.6. Tap Delete.7. Tap Done.Card InfoCard Info lets you review general informat

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

Chapter 4 Page 65HelpProvides help text.About Card InfoShows version information for Card Info.

Page 66 Using Expansion Features

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

Page 68 Using Your Basic Applicationsscheduling overlaps or conflicts. Display a monthly calendar to quickly spot days where you have morning, lunch

Chapter 5 Page 69additional information about the entry. Assign Address Book entries to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical

Page viii Handbook for the Palm™ m500 Series HandheldChapter 7: Advanced HotSync® Operations ...171Selecting HotSync setup options ...

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

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

Page 72 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo open Calculator: Tap the Calculator icon next to the Graffiti writing area.ExpenseExpense lets you keep tr

Chapter 5 Page 73all the applications on your handheld. Set an alarm.To open Clock:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Clock icon .Tip: You c

Page 74 Using Your Basic ApplicationsNote: In Note Pad you can write anywhere on the screen. So, you will not see an edit line or blinking cursor. E

Chapter 5 Page 75Note: 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

Page 76 Using Your Basic ApplicationsMemo Pad: Delete MemoExpense: Delete ItemA confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the de

Chapter 5 Page 77To purge records:1. Open the application.2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Record, and then tap Purge. A confirmation dialog box appears

Page 78 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPerforming a HotSync operation for the first time: WindowsThe first time you synchronize your data, you need to

Chapter 5 Page 793. Press the HotSync button ™ on the cradle.Important: The first time you perform a HotSync operation, you must enter a user name in

Contents Page ixCreating additional service templates ...215Adding detailed information to a service template ..

Page 80 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPerforming a HotSync operation for the first time: MacintoshWhen you installed Palm Desktop software, you entere

Chapter 5 Page 81The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm Desktop software. See “Palm™ Desktop software” in Chapter 1 if you ha

Page 82 Using Your Basic ApplicationsThe HotSync Progress dialog box reappears and synchroniza-tion begins.5. Wait for a message on your handheld ind

Chapter 5 Page 83Note: When you have an expansion card properly seated in the expansion card slot, the last item in the category pick list will be the

Page 84 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo display a category of records:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen.Note

Chapter 5 Page 853. Tap New.4. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.You can assign any of your records to the new category.To

Page 86 Using Your Basic Applications5. Tap OK.Tip: You can group the records in two or more categories into one category by giving the categories th

Chapter 5 Page 87To look up an Address Book record:1. Display the Address list screen.2. Enter the first letter of the name you want to find.The list

Page 88 Using Your Basic ApplicationsFind searches for the text in all records and all notes.As your handheld searches for the text, you can tap Stop

Chapter 5 Page 895. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step