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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 to assign.
3. Tap the application that you want to assign to each button. 
The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, 
which means the HotSync cable and optional modem perform 
their normal HotSync functions.
4. Tap OK.
Digitizer preferences
The Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. 
This is the same screen that appears when you start your handheld for 
the first time. 
You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset, or if your digitizer 
drifts.
Formats preferences
Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the 
display format of the dates, times, and numbers on your handheld. 
Tap arrow 
to show 
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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, 
date, week start, and numbers formats” later in this chapter.
To set the country default:
1. Tap the country name pick list.
2. Tap the setting you want to use. 
Time, date, week start, and numbers formats
The Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The time 
format that you select appears in all applications on your handheld. 
To select the time, date, week start, and numbers format:
1. Tap the Time pick list and select a format. 
2. Tap the Date pick list and select a format.
3. Tap the Week starts pick list, and select whether you want the first 
day of the week to be Sunday or Monday. 
Note:
This setting controls the Day, Week, and Month views in 
Date Book and all other aspects of your handheld that 
display a calendar.
4. Tap the Numbers pick list, and select formats for the decimal point 
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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 on the screen, you should increase the time setting of the 
automatic shutoff feature.
To set the Auto-off delay:
1. Tap the Auto-off after pick list. 
2. Tap the setting you want to use for the automatic shutoff feature: 
30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes. 
System, alarm, and game sounds
The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you to turn the 
sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level.
To set the system and alarm sounds:
1. Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
Note:
When you turn off the System Sounds, you also turn off 
the “chime” tones associated with the HotSync operation. 
2. Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
3. Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level.
Note:
The Game Sound setting works only with games that are 
programmed to respond to this setting. Older games 
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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 ready to be further 
defined; the list varies depending on the kind of software you’ve 
added to your handheld.
For example, a modem connection appears on the list. If you have this 
modem, you only need to specify the phone setup (and network 
connection — if required) to complete the configuration. 
Note:
To if a modem that is compatible with your handheld is 
available, go to the web site: 
http://www.palm.com.
You can also create custom configurations. There are four possible 
kinds of connections.
Serial to PC: A local HotSync connection: the direct 
serial connection between your handheld and your 
computer. Your handheld is connected by its serial 
port to the HotSync cable, and the cable is attached 
to a serial (COM) port of your computer.
Serial to Modem: A connection between a modem 
attached to the serial port of your handheld and a 
modem that is part of your computer.
IrCOMM to PC: A connection between the IR port of 
your handheld and the infrared device of your 
computer.
IrCOMM to Modem: A connection between the IR 
port of your handheld and a modem. The modem 
can be attached to a computer or some other device 
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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 the Connection Method pick list and select IrCOMM to 
Modem.
4. Tap the Dialing pick list and select TouchTone or Rotary.
5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the speaker volume you want 
to use.
6. Tap Details.
7. Enter the initialization string supplied by the documentation for 
the modem attached to your cell phone.
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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 
(ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers. Because the TCP/IP software 
is a feature of the operating system, you configure all parameters 
relating to it from the Preferences application.
To use TCP/IP, you must create a configuration in Connection 
Preferences and then create Network Preferences settings. 
Note:
The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define 
several ways that your handheld can use the modem to 
communicate with remote devices. For example, you can 
communicate with your ISP server, or with your computer if 
you are away on travel. See “Connection preferences” earlier 
in this chapter for a complete explanation on how to create 
modem configurations.
After you configure both the Connection and Network Preferences, 
you can establish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), SLIP (Serial Line 
Internet Protocol), or CSLIP (Compressed Serial Line Internet 
Protocol) connection with your ISP or dial-in server. You can do this 
either by using menu commands from the Network Preferences 
screen or by using a third-party application. 
Your new configuration appears in 
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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, and reuse.
To select a service:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use.
Entering a user name
The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into 
your Internet Service Provider or your dial-in server. Although this 
field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear onscreen.
To enter a user name:
1. Tap the User Name field. 
2. Enter your user name.
Note:
Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Tap here to display 
a list of service 
templates
Enter your user 
name here 
						

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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 to enter a 
password during the login procedure.
Note:
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option 
and do not enter a password.
To enter a password:
1. Tap the Password field.
2. Enter the password you use to log into your server.
3. Tap OK. 
Note:
The Password field updates to display the word “Assigned.”
Selecting a connection
Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to 
connect to your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. See 
“Connection preferences” earlier in this chapter for information about 
creating and configuring connection settings.
Enter password here
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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 AT&T and 
Sprint long-distance services. However, because MCI works 
differently, MCI customers need to put the calling card 
number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use 
calling card field.
To enter your server phone number:
1. Tap the Phone field.
2. Enter the phone number for your ISP or dial-in server.
3. If you need to enter a prefix or disable Call Waiting, skip to those 
procedures. Otherwise, tap OK.
Tap here to display 
a list of available 
connections
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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 before logging into your ISP or dial-in server.
To disable Call Waiting:
1. Tap the Disable call waiting check box to select it.
2. Enter the code to disable Call Waiting on the Disable call waiting 
line.
Enter your 
prefix here Select this 
box if you 
need to use 
a prefix
Enter your disable 
code here Select this 
box if you 
need to 
disable Call 
Waiting