Palm M100 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Calculator
The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform 
calculations.
Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if 
you make a mistake while entering a number in the 
middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re-
enter the number without starting the calculation over.
Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin 
a fresh calculation.
Toggles the current number between a negative and 
positive value. If you want to enter a negative number, 
enter the number first and then press
 the +/- button.
Places the current number in memory. Each new 
number you enter with the M+ button is added to the 
total
 already stored in memory. The number that you 
add can be either a calculated value or any number you 
enter by pressing the number buttons. Pressing this 
button has no effect on the current calculation (or 
series of calculations); it merely places the value into 
memory until it is recalled.
Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in 
the current calculation.
Clears any value that is stored in the Calculator 
memory. 
						

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Recent Calculations
The Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last 
series of calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series 
of “chain” calculations.
To display recent calculations:
1. Tap the Menu icon  .
2. Tap Options, and then tap Recent Calculations.
3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.
Calculator menus
Calculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator 
features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described 
here.
See “Using menus” in Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu 
commands.
Options menus
About 
CalculatorShows version information for Calculator. 
						

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Chapter 5
Advanced HotSync® 
Operations
HotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or 
more Palm OS
® handhelds and Palm™ Desktop software or another 
PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must 
connect your Palm™ m100 handheld and Palm Desktop software. 
You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct 
methods include connecting your handheld to the HotSync cable 
attached to your computer, or using infrared communications. An 
indirect method is using a modem. 
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and perform a 
HotSync operation via infrared communications or a modem. See 
“Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 4 for 
information about performing your first and subsequent local 
HotSync operations.
Selecting HotSync setup options
You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, 
you can adjust the local and modem HotSync settings as well.
To set the HotSync options on a Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
2. Choose Setup. 
						

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3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:
Tip:
If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default 
setting: Always available.
4. Click the Local tab to display the settings for the connection 
between your computer and the HotSync cable, and adjust the 
following options as needed.
Always 
availableAdds HotSync Manager to the Startup 
folder and constantly monitors the 
communication port for synchronization 
requests from your handheld. With this 
option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes 
data even when Palm Desktop software is 
not running.
Available only 
when Palm 
Desktop 
software is 
runningStarts HotSync Manager and monitors 
requests automatically when you open Palm 
Desktop software.
ManualMonitors requests only when you select 
HotSync Manager from the Start menu. 
						

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5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the 
options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via 
modem” later in this chapter for more information.
6. Click OK.
To set the HotSync options on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2. Click the HotSync Controls tab and select any of the following 
options:
Serial PortIdentifies the port that Palm Desktop software 
uses to communicate with the HotSync cable. 
The Palm Desktop installation software 
automatically detects the number of the port to 
which you connected the cable. If necessary, 
you can change the port selection.
Note:
Your 
handheld cannot share this port 
with an internal modem or other 
device. See “Palm m100 components” 
in Chapter 1 if you have trouble 
identifying the serial port.
SpeedDetermines the speed at which data is 
transferred between your handheld and Palm 
Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible 
rate first, and adjust downward if you 
experience problems. This setting allows Palm 
Desktop software and your handheld to find 
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3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab and select any of the following 
options.
HotSync 
Enabled/
DisabledActivates the serial port monitor and prepares 
your Macintosh to synchronize with your 
handheld. When this option is enabled, you 
cannot use the serial port you selected for 
other operations such as printing, faxing, or 
Apple Talk networking. When this option is 
disabled, the serial port you selected is 
available for use by other applications.
Enable 
HotSync 
software at 
system 
startupActivates the serial port monitor automatically 
each time you start your computer. If this 
option is not checked, you must open HotSync 
Manager and select the Enabled option before 
you can perform a HotSync operation.
Show more 
detail in 
HotSync LogIncludes more troubleshooting information in 
the log that is generated when you perform a 
HotSync operation. 
						

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Check for a 
connection 
usingSelect the method you use to synchronize your 
handheld and your desktop applications:
Local Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld and HotSync cable are connected to 
this Macintosh, or while using infrared 
communication to synchronize with this 
Macintosh.
Modem Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld communicates to this Macintosh 
across a telephone line. 
Both Setups. Synchronizes using the HotSync 
cable, infrared communication, or through the 
modem; HotSync Manager monitors both 
connections for communication from a 
handheld.
Note:
  Choosing Both Setups prevents you 
from using either port for other 
operations such as printing, faxing, or 
AppleTalk networking.
Local SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
using the HotSync cable that is connected to 
your Macintosh. Set the following options:
nSpeed. Determines the speed at which data 
is transferred between your handheld and 
Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As 
Possible rate first, and adjust downward if 
you experience problems. This setting 
allows Palm Desktop software and your 
handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
HotSync cable. Select the modem or printer 
port where you connected the HotSync 
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Note:
You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare 
your Macintosh to synchronize using the HotSync cable 
or a modem. However, choosing both setups prevents 
you from using either port for other operations such as 
printing, faxing, or AppleTalk networking. 
4. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Modem SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
across a telephone line. To do this you must 
purchase an optional add-on modem 
accessory for your handheld, have a modem 
connected to your Macintosh, and set the 
following options:
nModem. Identifies the type of modem 
connected to your Macintosh. If your 
modem does not appear on the list, use the 
Hayes setting, or choose Custom to enter a 
command string. Refer to the manual that 
came with your modem to find the 
appropriate command string.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
modem. Select the modem or printer port 
where you connected the modem cable. If 
your Macintosh does not have a serial port 
(such as the Apple iMac), you need to 
purchase and install the PalmConnect USB 
kit, and then select PalmConnect USB as 
the port.
nModem Speaker. Activates the modem’s 
speaker. If you are having trouble 
connecting, turn on this option to make 
sure the modem connected to your 
Macintosh is responding to incoming calls. 
						

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Customizing 
HotSync application settings
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines 
how records are handled during synchronization. These options are 
called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all 
files between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. 
In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The 
only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite 
data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid 
synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, 
Note Pad, and Memo Pad, Palm Desktop software includes System 
and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system 
information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti
® ShortCuts. 
The Install conduit installs add-on applications on your handheld. 
To customize HotSync application settings on a 
Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync icon Ô
 in the Windows system tray (bottom-
right corner of the taskbar).
Tip:
You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm 
Desktop software menu bar.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.
3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
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6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do 
Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.
Note:
Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
only the next
 HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used when you click the Default button in the Custom 
dialog.
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
applications.
9. Click Done to activate your settings.
To customize HotSync application settings on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.