Handspring Treo 180 Communicator User Guide

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Moving around the screen
You can move between entry fields, pick lists, check boxes, and other options by using the stylus, 
the scroll buttons, or the jog rocker.
To move around the screen do one of the following:
nTap an item with the stylus.
nPress the scroll buttons to scroll through the items on the screen.
nRoll the jog rocker up or down to scroll through the items on the screen.
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The following procedures for setting the time and date give you an example of how to customize 
your communicator. You make changes to the time and date in General preferences.
To set the current time:
1. Tap the Set Time box.
 
 
2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.
3. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to change them.
4. Tap AM or PM.
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Using the headset
You can connect a headset for hands-free operation. Your Treo is compatible with the included 
headset and other headsets listed at www.handspring.com. If you need to use your phone while 
driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a headset. 
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determine whether a headset is a three-pin headset by counting the number of silver 
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Connecting the HotSync cable
The HotSync cable that comes with your Treo enables you to charge your communicator battery 
and to synchronize the information on your communicator using HotSync technology.
To connect the HotSync cable:
1. Connect the travel charger cable to the short end of the Hotsync cable. Be sure to match the 
sides of the connectors labeled “UP.”
2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer.
3. Connect the long...

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Using desktop software
When you use desktop software with HotSync technology, you can do any of the following:
nWork with your communicator applications on your computer. Most desktop software 
applications duplicate many of the applications on your communicator, so you can view, enter, 
and modify most of the data stored on your communicator.
nBack up and synchronize data between your communicator and your computer. 
Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures that changes you...

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Using your communicator with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), you can use it if third-party 
connection software, called a conduit, is available for your PIM. You must install the software that 
came with your Treo communicator along with the conduit for your PIM to synchronize the data 
between your communicator and your PIM. For information on conduit software, go to this web 
site: www.handspring.com....

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Chapter 2
Entering Data in Your Communicator
This chapter explains how to enter data into your Treo™ 180 communicator using each of the 
following methods:
nUsing the communicator keyboard
nUsing the onscreen keyboard
nUsing your computer keyboard
nImporting data
Using the communicator keyboard
The communicator keyboard is the primary method you’ll use to enter data into your 
communicator. Each letter key on the keyboard has three functions:
Normal: Types a lowercase letter.
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To type a single capital letter (Caps Shift):
1. Press Shift  :
When Caps Shift is active, an “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the Treo 
screen. If you accidentally activate Caps Shift, press Backspace   to cancel it.
2. Type the letter you want to capitalize.
To enter only capital letters (Caps Lock):
1. Press Shift   twice.
When Caps Lock is active, an underlined “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner 
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Typing accented characters
The ListType feature enables you to enter accented characters. You can enter the following 
accented letters:
à  á  ä  â  ã  å  ç è  é  ë  ê  ì  í  ï  î  ñ  ò  ó  ö  ô  õ  ù  ú  ü  û  ý  ÿ 
To enter accented characters:
1. Type the letter (uppercase or lowercase) to which you want to add an accent.
2. Press ListType . 
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the accent you want to apply.
4. Press Space   to insert the accented character.
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3. Press ListType . 
4. Use the scroll buttons to select the extended symbol you want to insert.
5. Press Space   to insert the extended character.
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Navigation keystrokes
In addition to character symbols, your communicator includes special keystrokes that you can use 
to navigate within text or fields in your applications. 
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