Palm M100 Handheld Instructions Manual

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HotSync buttons preferences
The Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different 
applications with the button on the HotSync cable and the HotSync 
button on the optional modem. Any changes that you make in the 
HotSync Buttons dialog box become effective immediately; you do not 
have to change to a different screen or application.
To change the HotSync buttons preferences:
1. Tap HotSync. 
2. Tap the pick list next to the button you want...

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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, on the other 
hand, 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 as described in “Time,...

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General preferences
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shutoff 
interval, the sounds for your handheld, and the beam receive feature. 
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 reviewing the 
information...

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Beam Receive
You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits 
anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It also results in 
a slight saving of battery power.
To change the Beam Receive setting:
nTap the Beam Receive pick list and select On or Off.
Connection preferences
The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings 
used to perform different types of HotSync operations. The screen 
displays a list of available configurations that are...

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Sample connection for remote 
IR HotSync operations
The following sample configuration would enable you to perform an 
IR HotSync operation by sending data through the IR port of a cell 
phone, which then dials a modem attached to your computer, to 
synchronize with your Desktop application. For this example, you use 
the IrCOMM to Modem connection.
To create an IrCOMM to Modem connection:
1. Tap New.
2. Enter a name to identify this configuration.
3. Tap...

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8. Tap OK, and then tap OK again to save the configuration.
After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync 
Manager of your Desktop application and the HotSync application of 
your handheld to perform a modem HotSync operation. 
Network preferences and 
TCP/IP software
The Network Preferences settings 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...

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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 
www.palm.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 Internet 
Service Provider or dial-in server. Service templates are ISP and dial-
in server configuration settings that you can create, save,...

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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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To select a connection:
1. Tap the Connection pick list.
2. Tap the connection you want to use.
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...

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Entering a prefix
A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to 
access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial 
“9” to dial a number outside the building.
To enter a prefix:
1. Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.
2. Enter the prefix. 
3. Tap OK.
Disabling Call Waiting
Call Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call 
while you are connected. If your telephone has Call Waiting, you need 
to disable this feature...