Palm M100 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Using the backlight
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information 
on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen. 
To activate the backlight:
nPress the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. 
Release the button when the backlight turns on.
Tip:
In addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke to 
activate the backlight. See “Pen preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
more information.
To turn...

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Locating back panel components
StylusServes as a pointing device for navigating through 
applications and entering data on your handheld. 
To use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and 
hold it as you would a pen or pencil.
Face plate 
tabReleases the face plate so you can personalize the 
appearance of your handheld with another face 
plate (sold separately). 
IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and 
receive data from other Palm OS
® handhelds, and 
to perform...

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Changing the face plate
You can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the 
face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web 
site: 
www.palm.com. 
To change the face plate:
1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld 
and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld.
2. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the 
bottom edge of your handheld.
3. Gently press...

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Installing the batteries
To use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. 
The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the handheld. 
See “Battery considerations” in Appendix A for more information.
To install the batteries:
1. Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away 
from your handheld.
2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your 
handheld into the battery compartment.
Note:
A diagram in the interior of the...

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Palm Desktop organizer software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your 
handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing 
and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. 
However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in 
HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on 
your handheld with the information on your computer. 
It is a good idea to back up your data in case...

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To connect the HotSync cable:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the HotSync cable into a serial (COM) port on your computer.
Note:
Your HotSync cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot 
share a port with an internal modem or other device. If 
you are unsure of the exact location of the serial port, refer 
to the manual supplied with your computer. 
If your computer does not have a dedicated serial port available, or the 
cable does not fit your computer, you can order the following...

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Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm 
Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm 
Desktop software, the Quick Tour
 in Palm Desktop software (for 
Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s 
Guide
 on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. 
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop 
software, please print these instructions and...

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To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh:
1. Turn on your Macintosh.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh’s 
CD-ROM drive. 
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon.
4. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation procedure.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using your handheld with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such 
as Microsoft Outlook, you still need to...

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Tapping and typing
Tap with 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 the basic action that 
gets 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, 
and a Basic Skills tutorial. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of...

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Elements of the handheld interface
Menu barA set of commands that are specific to the 
application. Not all applications have a menu bar.
IconsTap the icons to open applications  , menus  , 
Calculator  , and to find text anywhere in your 
data .
Contrast 
controlTap the Contrast icon   to open the Adjust Contrast 
dialog box. Tap to the left or right of the slider to 
adjust the contrast in small increments or drag the 
slider to change the contrast in large increments. You 
can also...