3Com Palm V Organiser Instructions Manual

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Plug-in applications
You can create plug-in applications containing script commands that 
extend the functionality of the built-in script commands. A plug-in 
application is a standard .PRC application that you install on your 
organizer just like any other application. After you install the plug-in 
application, you can use the new script commands in a login script. 
Plug-in applications have the following characteristics:
nWritten in C language 
nCompiled into a device executable
nCalled properly from a login script
nAble to return control to a login script after it terminates
nCreated using a development environment that supports the Palm 
OS™ software, such as Metrowerks Code Warrior
For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send 
e-mail to Palm Developer Support at [email protected].
Deleting a service template
There is only one way to delete a service template: use the Delete 
command from the Service menu.
To delete a service template:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the service template you want to delete.
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Service, and then tap Delete.
5. Tap OK.
Network preferences menu commands
The Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it 
fast and easy to create and edit service templates. TCP/IP application 
menus are shown here for your reference. See “Using menus” in 
Chapter 1 for more information about choosing menu commands.
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Options menu
TCP/IP troubleshooting
If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using 
TCP/IP, check this section and try the suggestions listed.
Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages
It’s helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the 
connection fails. An easy way to do this is to display the expanded 
Service Connection Progress messages. Expanded Service Connection 
Progress messages describe the current stage of the login procedure. 
Press the lower half of the scroll button at any point during login to 
display these messages.
Viewing the Network Log
If viewing the expanded Service Connection Progress messages does 
not give you enough information to find out why you cannot connect 
to your ISP or dial-in server, take a look at the Network Log. The 
Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your 
modem and your dial-in server during the login procedure. The 
information in the Network Log can help your ISP or your System 
Administrator pinpoint where the login procedure communication 
fails and why.
To view the Network Log:
1. Tap Options, and then tap View Log.
2. Tap the up and down arrows of the scroll bar to see the entire 
Network Log.
3. Tap Done.
Adding a DNS number
If your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not 
enter that information in the Network Preferences screen, it will 
appear that you successfully logged into your network. When you try 
to use an application or look up information, however, the connection 
fails. If this occurs, try adding a DNS number. Ask your ISP or your 
System Administrator for the correct Primary and Secondary DNS IP 
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Owner preferences
The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company 
name, phone number, or any other information that you want to 
associate with your organizer.
If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your organizer 
with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences 
displays the next time you turn on your organizer. See Chapter 1 for 
more information.
To enter the Owner preferences:
nEnter the text that you want to associate with your organizer in the 
Owner Preferences screen. If you enter more text than can fit on 
one screen, a scroll bar automatically appears on the right side of 
the screen.
If you assign a password with the Security application, the 
information in the Owner Preferences screen cannot be changed. In 
this case, an Unlock button appears at the bottom of the screen. 
To unlock the Owner Preferences screen:
1. Tap Unlock.
2. Enter the password that you defined in the Security application.
3. Tap OK. 
						

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ShortCuts preferences
The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations 
for entering text with Graffiti strokes. This section describes how to 
create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See Chapter 2 for more information 
on the use of ShortCuts. 
Creating a ShortCut
You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All 
ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences 
screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your organizer 
applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform 
a HotSync operation.
To create a ShortCut:
1. Tap New.
2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to 
activate the ShortCut.
3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to 
appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
Tip:You may want to add a space (space character) after the 
last word in your ShortCut text. This way, a space 
automatically follows the ShortCut text.
4. Tap OK.
Tip:To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the 
ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the 
ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that 
you are in ShortCut mode.
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Editing a ShortCut
After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.
To edit a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Make the changes you want and tap OK.
Deleting a ShortCut
If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of 
ShortCuts.
To delete a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete.
3. Tap Yes.ShortCut
    
						

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Appendix A
Maintaining Your Organizer
This chapter provides information on the following:
nProper care of your organizer
nProlonging battery life
nResetting your organizer
Caring for your organizer
Your organizer is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide 
years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips 
when using your organizer:
nTake care not to scratch the screen of your organizer. Keep the 
screen clean. When working with your organizer, use the supplied 
stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-
sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp 
object on the surface of the organizer screen.
nYour organizer is not waterproof and should not be exposed to 
rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the 
circuitry through the front panel buttons. In general, treat your 
organizer as you would a pocket calculator or other small 
electronic instrument.
nThe touch-sensitive screen of your organizer contains a glass 
element. Take care not to drop your organizer or subject it to any 
strong impact. Do not carry your organizer in your back pocket: if 
you sit on it, the glass may break.
nProtect your organizer from temperature extremes. Do not leave 
your organizer on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it 
away from heaters and other heat sources.
nDo not store or use your organizer in any location that is extremely 
dusty, damp, or wet.
nUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your organizer. If the surface of the 
organizer screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth 
moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. 
						

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Battery considerations
Please note the following considerations for the battery in your 
organizer:
nUnder normal conditions, your organizer battery should remain 
charged by placing it in the cradle for just a few minutes each day. 
You can conserve battery life by minimizing the use of the 
backlight feature, and changing the Auto-off setting that 
automatically turns the organizer off after a period of inactivity. 
See “General preferences” in Chapter 7 for more information.
nIf the battery becomes low in the course of normal use, an alert 
appears on the organizer screen describing the low battery 
condition. If this alert appears, perform a HotSync
® operation to 
back up your data; then leave your organizer in the cradle to 
recharge the unit. This helps prevent accidental data loss.
n  If the battery drains to the point where your organizer does not 
operate, it stores your data safely for about a week. In this case, 
there is enough residual energy in the battery to store the data, but 
not enough to turn on your organizer. If your organizer does not 
turn on when you press the power button, you should recharge 
the unit immediately.
nIf your battery drains and you have the unit in an uncharged state 
for an extended period of time, you can lose all of the stored data. 
nThere are no serviceable parts inside your organizer, so do not 
attempt to open the unit. You never need to replace the battery, 
even if the charge runs out. 
nIf you ever dispose of your Palm V™ organizer, please dispose of 
it without damaging the environment. Either return your 
organizer to 3Com, or take it to your nearest environmental 
recycling center. 
						

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Resetting your organizer
Under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset 
button. On rare occasions, however, your organizer may no longer 
respond to buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a 
reset to get your organizer running again.
Performing a soft reset
A soft reset tells your organizer to stop what it’s doing and start over 
again. All records and entries stored in your organizer are retained 
with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the Welcome screen appears, 
followed by the General Preferences screen (to set time and date). 
To perform a soft reset:
nUse the reset tip tool, or the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or 
similar object without a sharp tip), to gently press the reset button 
inside the hole on the back panel of your organizer.
Tip:The metal and plastic stylus that comes with your organizer 
has a reset tip inside. To use it, unscrew the metal barrel from 
the stylus quill.
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Performing a hard reset
With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your organizer are erased. 
Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. 
Note: You can restore any data previously synchronized with your 
computer during the next HotSync operation.
To perform a hard reset:
1. Hold down the power button on the front panel of the organizer.
2. While holding down the power button, use the reset tip tool, or the 
tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) 
to gently press and release the reset button.
3. Wait for the Palm Computing
® Platform logo to appear; then 
release the power button.
4. When a message appears on the organizer screen warning that you 
are about to erase all the data stored on your organizer, do one of 
the following:
Press the upper half of the scroll button on the front panel of the 
organizer to complete the hard reset and display the Digitizer 
screen.
Press any other button to perform a soft reset.
Note:With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. 
Formats Preferences and other settings are restored to their 
factory default settings.
To restore your data after a hard reset:
1. Click the HotSync icon Ô
 in the Windows system tray (bottom-
right corner of the taskbar).
Tip:You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm 
Desktop software menu bar.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.