Palm M100 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Importing data
If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets 
and databases, or if you want to import data from another handheld, 
you can transfer the data to your handheld without having to key it in 
manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import 
it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation 
to transfer the data to your handheld.
Importing data from a Windows computer
Palm...

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7. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in 
the left-hand column so that they are opposite the corresponding 
imported field on the right.
8. If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that 
field.
9. Click OK.
The imported data is highlighted in the application.
10. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync 
operation.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and 
exporting data.
Importing data...

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To import data from a Macintosh:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. From the File menu, choose Import.
3. Select the file you want to import.
4. Click Open.
5. If you want to change the order of the fields you’re importing, 
point to a field, wait for the cursor to change to a double arrow, and 
then drag the field to a new location.
6. If you do not want to import a field, click the arrow between the 
field names.
7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose...

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Chapter 3
Managing Your 
Applications
This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your 
Palm™ m100 handheld, how to change application settings so they 
are personalized to your work methods, and how to categorize 
applications so you view them in related groups.
Using the Applications Launcher
To open the Applications Launcher, tap the Applications icon  .
Selecting applications
Your handheld is equipped with a variety of applications. All the 
applications installed on...

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To categorize an application: 
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the Menu icon  . 
3. Tap App, and then tap Category.
4. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category.
Tip:
To create a new category, tap Edit Categories from the 
pick list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap 
OK to add the category. Tap OK.
5. Tap Done.
To display applications by category: 
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Do one of the following:
Tap the...

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To change the Applications Launcher display:
1. Tap the Applications icon  .
2. Tap the Menu icon  . 
3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.
4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.
5. Tap OK.
To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category:
1. Tap the Applications icon  .
2. Tap the Menu icon  . 
3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.
4. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it.
5. Tap OK.
Choosing preferences
You can set options that affect an...

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Installing and removing applications
This section explains how to install and remove applications on your 
handheld and how to remove Palm™ Desktop software from your 
computer.
Installing add-on applications
Your handheld comes with the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, 
Note Pad, Memo Pad, Clock, and Calculator applications installed 
and ready to use.
You can also install additional applications on your handheld, such as 
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3. Click Install.
Tip:
You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting 
Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by 
double-clicking any file with a PRC, PDB, or PNC file 
extension.
4. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to 
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5. Click Add. 
6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld.
7. Click Open.
Note:
Review the list of applications you selected in the Install 
Tool dialog box. If you do not want to install an 
application, select it, and then click Remove. (This does 
not remove the application from your computer; it simply 
removes it from the list of applications to install.)
8. Perform a HotSync operation to install the application(s) you 
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3. From the User pop-up menu, select the name that corresponds to 
your handheld.
4. Click Add to List.
5. Select the application you want to install.
6. Click Add File to add the selected application to the Install 
Handheld Files list.
Tip:
You can install more than one application by repeating 
steps 4 through 6 and selecting additional applications.
7. Close the Install Handheld Files window.
8. Perform a HotSync operation to install the application(s) you 
selected in steps 4...