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Area buttons
Indicates the current value is entered in centimeters. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to centimeters.
Indicates the current value is entered in meters. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to meters.
Indicates the current value is entered in kilometers. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to kilometers.
Indicates the current value is entered in square inches. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to square inches.
Indicates the current value is entered in square feet. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to square feet.
Indicates the current value is entered in square yards. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to square yards.
Indicates the current value is entered in acres. When you 
tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it 
converts the value to acres.
Indicates the current value is entered in square miles. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to square miles.
Indicates the current value is entered in square 
millimeters. When you tap this button after tapping 
another unit of measure, it converts the value to square 
millimeters.
Indicates the current value is entered in square 
centimeters. When you tap this button after tapping 
another unit of measure, it converts the value to square 
centimeters.
Indicates the current value is entered in square meters. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
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Volume buttons
Indicates the current value is entered in hectares. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to hectares.
Indicates the current value is entered in square 
kilometers. When you tap this button after tapping 
another unit of measure, it converts the value to square 
kilometers.
Indicates the current value is entered in teaspoons. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to teaspoons.
Indicates the current value is entered in fluid ounces. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to fluid ounces.
Indicates the current value is entered in cups. When you 
tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it 
converts the value to cups.
Indicates the current value is entered in pints. When you 
tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it 
converts the value to pints.
Indicates the current value is entered in quarts. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to quarts.
Indicates the current value is entered in gallons. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to gallons.
Indicates the current value is entered in tablespoons. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to tablespoons.
Indicates the current value is entered in milliliters. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to milliliters.
Indicates the current value is entered in liters. When you 
tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, it 
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Creating a custom view
You can modify any existing Advanced Calculator view to create your 
own view. While customizing a view, you can change the button 
names as well as the button definitions.
To create a custom view:
1. From the Advanced Calculator screen, tap the Menu icon  .
2. Tap Program, and then tap Export.
3. Tap the pick list and select the view you want to modify.
4. Tap Export and then tap OK.
5. Tap Done.
6. In Memo Pad, open the memo containing the definition you 
selected in step 3.
7. Modify the definition, and then tap Done.
8. From the Advanced Calculator screen, tap the Menu icon  .
9. Tap Program, and then tap Import.
10. Tap the pick list and select the view you modified.
11. Tap Import.
12. Tap Replace to change an existing definition, or tap Add to create 
an additional definition.
13. Tap OK, and then tap Done.Indicates the current value is entered in cubic inches. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to cubic inches.
Indicates the current value is entered in cubic feet. When 
you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
measure, it converts the value to cubic feet.
Indicates the current value is entered in cubic meters. 
When you tap this button after tapping another unit of 
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Calculator menus
Calculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator 
features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are described 
here. See “Using menus” in Chapter 1 for information about choosing 
menu commands.
Options menus
Program menu
About 
CalculatorShows version information for Calculator.
Export
Opens the Export dialog box where you can select a 
view definition to export to Memo Pad.
Import
Opens the Import dialog box where you can select a 
view definition to import to Memo Pad.
Delete View
Opens the Delete View dialog box where you can 
delete a user-defined view.
Restore 
DefaultsReturns all the view definitions to the preset default 
values.
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CityTime
CityTime enables you to display the day and time in your home city 
and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re travelling or 
at home, now it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your 
business associates, friends, and family in far away places.
Note:
CityTime does not automatically update the current time for 
Daylight Savings Time.
Setting your home city
The home city serves as a point of reference for your other city 
selections. The information displayed for all the other cities is based 
on the day and time in your home city. When you use CityTime for the 
first time (or when your travel or move to another city), make sure you 
set your home city location. Setting your home city location ensures 
that CityTime displays accurate information for the other cities your 
select.
To set your home city:
1. Tap the Applications icon  .
2. Tap the CityTime icon  .
3. Tap the Menu icon  .
4. Tap Options, and then tap Select Home City.
5. Tap the Home City pick list and select the city closest to where you 
are located.
Tip:
If a nearby city isn’t in the list, you can use the Edit Cities 
command to add a new city to the list. See “Adding cities”  
later in this section for details.
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Selecting remote cities
In addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for 
four other cities anywhere around the globe. These other cities are 
called remote cities.
To set your remote cities:
1. Tap a pick list in the lower part of the CityTime screen and select 
the city closest to the city you want to display.
Tip:
If a nearby city isn’t in the list, you can use the Edit Cities 
command to add a new city to the list. See the next section 
“Adding cities” for details.
2. Tap the remaining pick lists and select the other three cities you 
want to display.
Tip:
You can temporarily display the day and time for any other 
city by tapping the city’s location on the map display. 
Adding cities
If the city you want to display is not in the predefined list, you can use 
the Edit Cities command to add it.
To add a city to the list:
1. Tap the Menu icon  .
2. Tap Options, and then tap Edit Cities.
3. Tap New.
4. Enter the city name and other information.
5. Tap OK.
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CityTime menus
CityTime menus are shown here for your reference, and CityTime 
features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are described 
here. See “Using menus” in Chapter 1 for information about choosing 
menu commands.
Options menu
Utilities menu
About CityTime
Shows version information for CityTime.
Help
Displays online help for the CityTime screens.
Change 
LocationOpens the Change Location dialog box where 
you can select the city to which you are 
moving or travelling. Changing the location 
updates the system time and date.
Sun Rise/Set
Opens the Sun Rise/Set dialog box where you 
can view sunrise and sunset information for 
your home city. To view this information for 
another city, tap the City pick list and select 
the city from the list. To view this information 
for another date, tap the scroll arrows next to 
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Expense
Expense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount 
that you spent. A record in Expense is called an “item.” You can sort 
your Expense items into categories or add other information that you 
want to associate with the item.
To create an Expense item:
1. Tap the Applications icon  .
2. Tap the Expense icon  .
3. Tap New.
Tip:
You can also create a new Expense item by writing on the 
number side of the Graffiti writing area while in the 
Expense list screen. The first number you write begins 
your new Expense item.
4. Enter the amount of the expense. 
5. Tap the Expense type pick list and select a type from the list.
Note:
As soon as you select an expense type, your handheld saves 
the entry. If you don’t select an expense type, it doesn’t save 
the entry.
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Tip:
A quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure that 
no Expense item is selected in the Expense list, write the first 
letter(s) of the expense type, and then write the numerical 
amount. This technique takes advantage of the automatic fill 
feature. See “Options menu” later in this chapter for details.
Changing the date of an Expense item
Initially, Expense items appear with the date you enter them. You can 
use Expense to change the date associated with any Expense item.
To change the date of an Expense item:
1. Tap the Expense item you want to change.
2. Tap the date of the selected item. 
3. Tap the new date.
Entering receipt details
Expense provides a variety of options that you can associate with an 
item. These options appear in the Receipt Details dialog box.
To open the Receipt Details dialog box:
1. Tap the Expense item to which you want to assign details.
2. Tap Details.
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3. Select any of the following options:
4. Tap OK.
Customizing the Currency pick list
You can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency 
pick list.
To customize the Currency pick list:
1. Tap the Currency pick list in the Receipt Details dialog box, and 
then select Edit currencies.Category
See “Categorizing records” in Chapter 5.
Type
Opens a pick list of expense types. 
Payment
Lets you choose the payment method used to 
pay the Expense item. If the item is prepaid 
(such as airline tickets supplied by your 
company), you can choose Prepaid to place 
your expense in the appropriate place on your 
expense report. 
Currency
Enables you to choose the type of currency 
used to pay the Expense item. The default 
currency unit is defined in the Preferences 
dialog (see “Options menu” later in this 
chapter). You can also display up to four other 
common types of currency. See “Customizing 
the Currency pick list” later in this chapter for 
more information.
Vendor and City
Lets you record the name of the vendor 
(usually a company) associated with the 
expense and the city where the expense was 
incurred. For example, a business lunch might 
be at Rosies Cafe (Vendor) in San Francisco 
(City).
Attendees
See “Using Phone Lookup” in Chapter 5.