Handspring Visor Prism Handheld User Guide

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Connection Types
There are four type of connections you can choose from when 
configuring your preferences:
Serial to PCThis connection type defines the direct serial 
connection between your handheld and your 
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local 
HotSync operation when your handheld is connected 
by its serial connector to the cradle. The cradle is 
attached by its cable to a serial (COM) port on your 
desktop computer.
Serial to 
ModemThis connection type defines a connection between a 
modem attached to the serial connector of your 
handheld and a modem that is part of your computer 
or laptop.
USB/Serial 
to PCThis connection type defines a direct serial or USB 
connection between your handheld and your 
desktop computer. When you select this option, your 
handheld detects which type of cradle you have 
connected to your computer.
USB to PCThis connection type defines the direct USB 
connection between your handheld and your 
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local 
HotSync operation when your handheld is connected 
by its USB connector to the cradle. The cradle is 
attached by its cable to a USB port on your desktop 
computer.
IrCOMM to 
PCThis connection type defines a connection between 
the IR port of your handheld and the infrared device 
of your computer or laptop.
IrCOMM to 
ModemThis connection type defines a connection between 
the IR port of your handheld and a modem. The 
modem can be attached to a computer or some other 
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Setting modem configurations
Modem configurations enable your Visor handheld to use a 
Springboard modem to communicate with remote devices, such as 
your ISP or dial-in server. 
To connect to remote devices using the TCP/IP software included in 
the handheld operating system, you must set Network preferences in 
addition to configuring Modem settings. 
Note:
You can purchase a Springboard modem for use with your 
handheld. See www.handspring.com.
To set Serial to Modem preferences:
1. From the Connection Preferences screen, select Standard Modem.
2. Tap Edit.
The name of the current configuration appears at the top of the 
screen.
3. Tap the Connection Method pick list and select Serial to Modem.
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Note:
Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not 
support TouchTone dialing.
5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the speaker volume for the 
modem.
6. Tap Details.
7. Tap the Speed pick list and select the maximum speed for your 
modem.
Note:
This is the speed at which your modem communicates 
with your handheld, not the speed at which your modem 
communicates with your telephone service.
8. Tap the Flow Control (Flow Ctl) pick list, and select Automatic, On 
(Xon), or Off (Xoff) flow control for the modem connection.
9. If needed, edit the Init String to change the modem setup string. 
10. Tap OK twice to return to the Connection Preferences screen.
The following steps demonstrate how to create a modem connection 
that enables IR HotSync through an IR enabled modem. This modem 
would then dial a modem attached to your desktop to perform the 
remote HotSync operation.
To create an IrCOMM to Modem connection:
1. In the Connection Preferences screen, tap New.
2. Enter a name for this configuration.
3. Tap the Connection Method pick list and select IrCOMM to 
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4. Tap the Dialing pick list and select TouchTone or Rotary. 
Note:
Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not 
support TouchTone dialing.
5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the speaker volume.
6. Tap Details.
7. Enter the initialization string appropriate for the modem attached 
to your handheld. 
8. Tap OK twice to return to the Connection Preferences screen.
Digitizer preferences
The Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. 
This is the same screen that appears when you start your handheld for 
the first time. 
You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset, or if your digitizer 
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Formats preferences
Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the 
display format of the dates, times, and numbers on your handheld. 
Country default
The country default sets date, time, week start day, and number 
conventions based on geographic regions where you might use your 
handheld. For example, in the United Kingdom, time often is 
expressed using a 24-hour clock. In the United States, time is 
expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix.
All your handheld applications use the Country default settings. You 
can, however, customize your own preferences. See the “Time, date, 
week start, and numbers formats” section later in this chapter.
To set the country default:
1. Tap the country name pick list.
2. Tap the setting you want to use. 
Time, date, week start, and numbers formats
The Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The time 
format that you select appears in all applications on your handheld. 
To select the time, date, week start, and numbers format:
1. Tap the Time pick list and select a format. 
2. Tap the Date pick list and select a format.
3. Tap the Week starts pick list, and select whether you want the first 
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Note:
This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, Year, and 
List views in Date Book Plus and all other aspects of your 
handheld that display a calendar.
4. Tap the Numbers pick list, and select formats for the decimal point 
and thousands separator.
General preferences
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the time, date, auto 
shutoff interval, the beam receive feature, and sounds for your 
handheld. See Chapter 1 for information on setting the time and date.
Auto-off delay
Your handheld has an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the 
power after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery 
power in case you forget to turn off your handheld.
If you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish 
viewing information on the screen, increase the auto-off setting.
To set the Auto-off delay:
1. Tap the Auto-off pick list. 
2. Tap the setting you want to use for the automatic shutoff feature: 
30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes. 
System, alarm, and game sounds
Your handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and 
Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to 
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To set the system and alarm sounds:
1. Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
Note:
When you turn off the System Sounds, you also turn off 
the “chime” tones associated with the HotSync operation. 
2. Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
3. Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level.
Note:
The Game Sound setting works only with games that are 
programmed to respond to this setting. Older games 
typically do not respond to this setting. 
Network preferences and TCP/IP software
Network Preferences let you set a password, telephone number, DNS 
number, IP address, as well as create a login script for remote 
connections. You can use a preset service template for your ISP or dial-
in server, and edit, save, and reuse settings. Or you can create your 
own service template.
The Network Preferences settings also enable you to use the TCP/IP 
software that is included in the handheld operating system. You can 
use the TCP/IP software to connect with Internet Service Providers 
(ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers. Because the TCP/IP software 
is a feature of the operating system, you configure all parameters 
relating to it from the Preferences application.
To use TCP/IP, you must first configure the Connection Preferences 
and then the Network Preferences settings. After you configure both 
of these Preferences, you can establish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), 
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol), or CSLIP (Compressed Serial Line 
Internet Protocol) connection with your ISP or dial-in server. You can 
do this either by using menu commands from the Network 
Preferences screen or by using a third-party application. 
Note:
TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in 
server with applications that allow you to view the 
transmitted data. Visit the web site www.handspring.com for 
information on third-party applications that take advantage of 
TCP/IP.
Selecting a service
Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or a 
dial-in server. Service templates are a set of ISP and dial-in server 
configuration settings that you can create, save, and reuse.  
						

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To select a service:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use or enter a 
name for a new service template.
Entering a user name
The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into 
your Internet Service Provider or your dial-in server. Although this 
field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear onscreen.
To enter a user name:
1. Tap the User Name field. 
2. Enter your user name.
Note:
Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Tap here to display 
a list of service 
templates
Enter your user 
name here 
						

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Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your 
server or ISP. Your entry in this field determines whether your 
handheld prompts you to enter a password each time you log into 
your network:
nIf you do not enter a password, your handheld displays the word 
“Prompt” in this field and asks you to enter a password during the 
login procedure. 
nIf you enter a password, your handheld displays the word 
“Assigned” in this field and does not prompt you to enter a 
password during the login procedure.
Note:
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option 
and do not enter a password.
To enter a password:
1. Tap the Password field.
2. Enter the password you use to log into your server.
3. Tap OK. 
Note:
The Password field updates to display the word “Assigned.”
Enter password here
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Selecting a connection
The Connection Preferences settings enable your Visor handheld to 
use a modem to communicate with remote devices. For example, you 
can communicate with your ISP server, or with your computer if you 
are away on travel. See “Connection preferences” earlier in this 
chapter for a complete explanation on how to configure Connection 
Preferences.
To select a connection:
1. Tap the Connection pick list.
The list displays the configurations in your Connection Prefer-
ences panel.
2. Select the appropriate Connection.
Adding telephone settings
When you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in 
which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your 
ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable 
Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card.
Note:
The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and 
Sprint long-distance services. However, because MCI works 
differently, MCI customers need to put the calling card 
number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use 
calling card field.
Tap to display a list of 
connection configurations