Handspring Visor Pro 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...

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Setting modem configurations
Modem configurations enable your 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. 
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...

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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...

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Selecting a connection
The Connection Preferences settings enable your 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...