Handspring Treo 90 Handheld User Guide

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Chapter 1
Introduction to Your 
Treo™ 90 Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Treo™ 90 handheld, how to use 
your handheld for the first time, and how to install Palm™ Desktop software and the HotSync® 
Manager synchronization software so you can synchronize your handheld and your computer.
Getting to know your handheld
What is a Treo handheld?
Your Treo handheld is one of the smallest, lightest, color Palm OS® handhelds available today. 
With your new handheld, you will no longer have trouble getting to meetings and appointments 
on time, remembering people’s names and personal details, or keeping track of all the items on 
your to do list. Your handheld can help you improve your track record in all these areas, both at 
work and at home.
You can enter all your schedule details in Date Book Plus so you can view them by the day, week, 
month, year, or in list format; you can even set an alarm to remind you of important meetings. Keep 
all your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details in Contacts, so you can find 
them as soon as you need them. Add your tasks to To Do list, prioritize them so you don’t overlook 
them, and assign them a due date.
To make sure you don’t lose any of this important information, you can synchronize your data with 
Palm Desktop software on your computer so you always have a backup copy. You can set 
different levels of security for your handheld so unauthorized eyes cannot view your data.
When you are out of the office, track your expenses for your expense reports; then transfer the 
data to your computer to print it out. Using the IR port or a cable to connect to your data-enabled 
mobile phone, you can dial your ISP and use the included Wireless Application Suite to send and 
receive e-mail, exchange SMS text messages, and to browse the Internet. Alternatively you can 
write, edit, and view your e-mail, and then use Palm Mail to synchronize your e-mail with your 
desktop e-mail application when you return to your office. 
Using your handheld doesn’t always have to be serious either. With the bright color screen and 
expansion capabilities, you can enjoy viewing photos and playing games without worrying about 
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System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software and the HotSync Manager synchronization 
software, your computer system must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements
nWindows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with USB port, 
(for USB HotSync® cable)
--or--
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 
with serial port (for serial HotSync cable)
n32 MB RAM (memory) 
n25 MB available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better 
nCD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from www.handspring.com)
nInternet Explorer 5.01 or higher (recommended) 
Upgrade information
If you already own a Palm OS handheld, Handspring recommends that you install the version of 
Palm Desktop software that comes with your Treo handheld into the same folder as your current 
Palm Desktop software. When you install the new version in the same folder as the previous 
version, all your data is preserved. If you use another personal information manager (PIM), you still 
need to install Palm Desktop software in order to update the HotSync Manager on your computer.
You perform HotSync operations in exactly the same way, so you can quickly synchronize your 
old data with your new handheld. 
Note:  If you used password protection on your old handheld, you must upgrade to the most 
current desktop. The method of storing passwords has changed with the latest release 
of the desktop. Therefore, your password-protected information will not be synchronized 
if you don’t upgrade.
To upgrade:
1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop software. This ensures that the 
latest information from your handheld is on your desktop computer.
2. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that stores Palm Desktop 
software (this is usually the Handspring or Palm folder), copy (
do not move) your user name 
folder, and store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.
3. Follow the installation instructions that begin on page 24. Be sure to install the new software 
in the same folder as the old software.
4. Connect your new handheld to the HotSync cable and press the HotSync button on the cable. 
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5. If you had important settings on your old handheld, such as Network Preferences or 
Connection Preferences, manually copy them from your old handheld to your new handheld.
6. Compare the applications on your old handheld and your new handheld.
7. Beam any third party applications that did not transfer from your old handheld to your new 
handheld, or install them from the original files.
8. If any data for your third party applications did not transfer, beam it from your old handheld to 
your new handheld.
9. If you created a password on your old handheld, enter it on your new handheld. 
Note: Records you previously marked Private remain marked Private, but you need to 
reenter a password on your new handheld.
Each device must have a unique name
After you complete the upgrade process described above, you have two devices with the same 
name. This is an undesirable situation. Each device must have a unique name in order to prevent 
unexpected results during HotSync operations and other complications.
We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld. See page 215 for 
details.
A hard reset not only erases all data from the old handheld; it also erases the name and makes 
that handheld a clean slate, ready to receive a new name. The next time you perform a HotSync 
operation with this old handheld, you are asked to give it a name. Be sure to give it a unique name. 
						

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Treo components
Locating front panel controls
 
 
Lanyard holderEnables you to attach a lanyard to your handheld so that it’s easy to carry.
Contrast/
Brightness 
ControlOpens the Adjust Display dialog box where you can adjust the appearance 
of your handheld screen for the clearest screen display. See page 16 for 
instructions.
Scroll buttonsDisplays text and other information that extends beyond the area of the 
handheld screen. Pressing the bottom scroll button scrolls down to view 
information below the viewing area, and pressing the top scroll button 
scrolls up to view the information above the viewing area.
Lanyard holder
Scroll buttonsScreen
Keyboard
Application 
buttons
Contrast/
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Locating back panel controls
  
Application 
buttonsActivates the applications that correspond to the icons on the buttons: 
Date Book Plus, Contacts, To Do List, and Memo Pad. See page 138 for 
details on reassigning these buttons to activate any application on your 
handheld.
You can also use these buttons in combination with Option   to activate 
other applications. See Chapter 4 in this guide for details.
Tip: If your handheld is turned off, pressing any application button turns 
on your handheld and opens the corresponding application.
KeyboardEnables you to type letters, numbers and symbols on your handheld. See 
Chapter 2 to learn how to enter information. 
Handheld 
screenDisplays the applications and information stored in your handheld. It is 
touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
Power 
button/
LEDTurns your handheld on and off, locks and unlocks the keyboard, and indicates 
the status of the battery as it charges. 
When your handheld is connected to the travel charger or HotSync cable, the 
LED blinks while the battery charges and stays on after the battery is charged. 
When the LED alarm setting is active, the LED blinks as an alarm notification. 
See page 142 for details.
Expansion 
slotInsert optional Secure Digital (SD) cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to add 
features to your handheld. See the section that begins on page 44 for 
information about how to use expansion cards.
StylusServes as the instrument used to tap options on your handheld screen. To use 
the stylus, slide the stylus out of the slot, and hold it as you would a pen or 
pencil.
IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other Palm 
OS devices. See the section that begins on page 78 for details. You can also 
use the IR port to update the information between your handheld and computer 
using HotSync technology. See the section that begins on page 160 for details.
Reset 
button Connector
Expansion slot
Stylus IR port Power button/LED 
						

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Locking and unlocking the keyboard
To avoid accidentally pressing keys while your handheld is in your pocket, purse, etc., you can lock 
the keyboard. Locking the keyboard helps conserve battery power, and prevents unintentional 
creation and deletion of records. When the keyboard is locked, you cannot enter data or view 
information on your handheld until you unlock the keyboard. 
To lock the keyboard:
nPress and hold the power button for two seconds.
To unlock the keyboard:
1. Press and hold the power button for two seconds.
2. In the KeyLock Off dialog box, tap OK to unlock the keyboard.
Adjusting the display
Depending on the lighting conditions or temperature of the environment where you use your 
handheld, you may need to adjust the brightness and color saturation of the display.
The Adjust Display dialog box contains two sliders. The upper slider adjusts color saturation and 
the lower slider adjusts brightness. The display usually looks best at maximum brightness but you 
may want to decrease the brightness to conserve battery power. 
To adjust the display:
1. Press Option  .
2. Type the letter Q.
3. Press the scroll buttons, or drag the top slider, to adjust the color saturation until you can see 
the three shapes as distinctly as possible. 
4. Hold Option   and press the scroll buttons, or drag the bottom slider, to adjust the screen 
brightness
Tip: You can also tap to the left or right of the sliders to fine tune the display settings. 
5. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish
.
Reset buttonUnder normal use, you should not have to use the reset button. See Appendix 
A for information about when and how to use the reset button.
ConnectorEnables you to connect your handheld to the travel charger, HotSync cable, and 
other devices such as a mobile phone. The HotSync cable connects to a USB 
port or serial port on your computer and enables you to synchronize the 
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Charging the battery
To use your handheld, you must connect the travel charger or the HotSync cable and charge the 
battery. When you’re near your computer, connect your handheld to the HotSync cable with the 
travel charger connected to a wall outlet as shown in the section that begins on page 23. When 
travelling, connect the travel charger cable directly to your handheld as shown in this section.
It takes about 90 minutes to charge the battery. A fully charged battery provides approximately 
10 days of use. If the battery drains to the point where your handheld does not turn on, it stores 
your data safely for about three days. 
Note: Recharge the battery after the first low battery warning. This prevents data loss that can 
occur if your handheld sits idle for more than five days after the first battery warning. See 
Appendix A for tips on extending the life of the battery. 
To charge the battery with the travel charger:
1. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet. 
2. With the word “UP” facing up (as shown), connect the travel charger cable to the charger 
connector on the bottom of your handheld.
 
 
Tip: The LED blinks green while your handheld charges. When the LED turns solid green, your 
handheld is charged. It takes approximately 90 minutes to charge a fully drained battery. 
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Using the protective cover
The cover protects the handheld screen when it is not in use.
To remove the cover:
1. Unclip the top of the cover from your handheld.
2. Lift the cover off your handheld.
To reattach the cover:
1. Insert the pegs on the cover into the holes on the top of the sides of your handheld.
2. Gently press the top of the cover onto your handheld until it clicks into place.
  
						

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Using the stylus to get things done
Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on 
your handheld screen is a way to get things done on your handheld.
The first time you start your handheld, setup instructions appear on the screen. These instructions 
include a calibration screen, or digitizer. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of your handheld 
with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the screen, the handheld can 
detect exactly which task you want to perform. 
Important: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping the handheld screen. Never use an 
actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to tap the handheld screen.
With your handheld turned on, you can tap the handheld screen to perform many operations, such 
as the following:
nOpen applications
nChoose menu commands
nSelect options in dialog boxes
Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can also 
drag the stylus to select text. You can also use the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.
Elements of the handheld interface
Menu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have 
a menu bar.
Command 
buttonsTap a button to perform a command. Command buttons appear in dialog boxes 
and at the bottom of application screens.
Check boxWhen a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If 
a check box is empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box is checked, 
tapping it removes the check mark.
Pick listTap the arrow to display a list of choices, and then tap an item in the list to select it.
Menu bar
Command buttonsPick list
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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, 
or the scroll buttons.
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.
Tip: To learn how to move around the screen using the Treo keyboard, see page 33.
Displaying online tips
Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your handheld contain an online Tips icon in the upper-
right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for using 
the dialog box, or give you other useful information.
To display an online tip:
1. Tap the Tips icon  . 
2. After you review the tip, hold Option   and press Return   to finish.Previous/
next arrowsTap the up and down arrows to display the previous and next page of 
information; tap the left and right arrows to display the previous and next record.
Scroll barPress the scroll buttons on the front panel of your handheld to scroll to the 
previous and next pages. To scroll the display one line at a time, tap the top or 
bottom arrow. 
You can also scroll by dragging the slider or by tapping the scroll bar just above 
or below the slider to scroll to the previous or next page.
Scroll 
bar  Previous/next 
arrows 
Slider