Handspring Treo 90 Handheld User Guide

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Your handheld includes the following predefined ShortCuts:
To use a ShortCut:
1. Type the letter s.
2. Press ListType  . 
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the ShortCut symbol  .
Note: The ShortCut symbol appears by the cursor to show that you are in ShortCut mode.
4. Type the ShortCut characters. 
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...

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To enter extended characters:
1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the extended character.
2. Type the base character associated with the extended character you want to insert:
Tip: To view a list of available accented and symbol characters, press Menu   and 
under Edit select Keyboard Help (/G).
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.
Tip: To...

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Using the onscreen keyboard
You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your 
handheld. When used in conjunction with the backlight, the onscreen keyboard is especially 
useful for typing in the dark.
To use the onscreen keyboard:
1. Open a record in an application that requires you to enter data (such as Memo Pad).
2. Press Menu  .
3. Under Edit, select Keyboard (/K). 
4. Tap the characters to enter text, numbers, and international characters.
Note:...

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Importing data
If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you 
want to import data from another Palm OS® handheld, you can transfer the data to your handheld 
without having to key it in manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import 
it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your 
handheld.
Palm Desktop software can import data in the...

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9. Click OK.
The imported data is highlighted in the application.
10. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data. 

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Chapter 3
Managing Your Applications
This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Treo™ 90 handheld, how to 
change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize 
applications so you view them in related groups.
Using the Applications Launcher
Your handheld is equipped with a variety of applications. All the applications installed on your 
handheld appear in the Applications Launcher. 
Opening applications
You can use the...

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Switching between applications
When working in any application, press Option   and then press Menu  , or press an 
application button on the front panel of your handheld to switch to another application. Your 
handheld automatically saves your work in the current application and displays it when you return 
to that application.
Categorizing applications
The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear 
onscreen in the Applications...

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To change the Applications Launcher display:
1. Press Option   and then press Menu   to access the Applications Launcher. 
2. Press Menu   again to open the menus. 
3. Under Options, select Preferences(/R).
4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.
5. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
 
 
To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category:
1. Press Option   and then press Menu   to access the Applications Launcher. 
2. Press Menu   again to open the menus. 
3....

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Installing and removing applications
This section explains how to install and remove applications on your handheld and how to remove 
Palm™ Desktop software from your computer.
Installing add-on applications
Your handheld comes with the Contacts, Date Book Plus, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, 
Calculator, CityTime, and Palm Mail applications installed and ready to use. The Handspring CD-
ROM also includes a wireless application suite which you can install from the...