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 Desktop software can import data in the following file formats: 
nComma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only
nTab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only
nCSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only
nDate Book archive (.dba)
nAddress Book archive (.aba)
nTo Do List archive (.tda)
nMemo Pad archive (.mpa)
Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use 
the archive file formats to share information with other people who 
use a Palm OS
® handheld or to create a copy of your important Palm 
Desktop information.
To import data from a Windows computer:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. Click the application into which you want to import data.
3. If you are importing records that contain a field with category 
names, do the following:
Select All in the Category box.
Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file 
also exist in the application. If the categories do not exist, create 
them now; otherwise, the records are imported into the Unfiled 
category.
4. From the File menu, choose Import.
5. Select the file you want to import.
6. Click Open. 
						

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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 from a Macintosh
Palm Desktop software can import data from any of the following 
applications when you export the data in the appropriate file format: 
nAddress Book Plus (text file)
nClaris Organizer (Palm Desktop software can open these files 
directly)
nClarisWorks (save under new name as ASCII text file)
nDateBook Pro (text file)
nDayMaker (text file)
nDynodex (text file)
nFileMaker Pro (tab separated text file)
nMeeting Maker (text file)
nNewton running OS 1.0 with Newton Connection Kit:
Names; Date Book Calendar; and Notepad (text file)
nNow Contact (text file)
nNow Up-to-Date (text file)
nQuickDex (text file)
nTouchBase Pro (text file) 
						

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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 the appropriate field.
8. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate 
delimiter.
9. Click OK.
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. 
						

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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 your handheld appear in the Applications 
Launcher. See “Opening applications” in Chapter 1 for details.
Switching between applications
When working in any application, tap the Applications icon   or 
press an application button on the front panel of your handheld to 
switch to another application. Your handheld automatically saves 
your work in the current application and displays it when you return 
to that application.
Categorizing applications
The category feature enables you to manage the number of application 
icons that appear onscreen in the Applications Launcher. You can 
assign an application to a category and then display a single category 
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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 Applications icon repeatedly to cycle through all your 
categories.
Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen and 
select the category you want to display.
Changing the Applications Launcher display
By default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an 
icon. As an alternative, you can choose to show a list of applications. 
You can also choose to view the same category of applications each 
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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 entire application in the 
application’s Preferences dialog box.
To change preferences for an application: 
1. Open an application.
2. Tap the Menu icon  . 
3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.
Note:
Not all applications have a Preferences command.
4. Make changes to the settings.
5. Tap OK. 
						

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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 
games and other software. The Install Tool makes it easy to install 
software on your handheld during a HotSync
® operation. To find 
bonus add-on software that comes with your handheld, look in the 
Add-on folder inside the Palm folder on your computer. 
There are also a variety of third-party applications available for your 
handheld. To learn more about these applications, go to the web site: 
http://www.palm.com.
Note:
Any game or application that you install on your handheld 
resides in RAM memory; you can delete them at any time.
To install add-on software on your handheld using a 
Windows computer:
1. On your computer, copy or download the application you want to 
install into the add-on folder in your Palm Desktop directory on 
your computer.
Note:
If the software you download is compressed, you need to 
decompress it into this folder. If you prefer to place the 
application into another folder, you need to navigate to 
that folder before you complete step 5.
2. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop. 
						

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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 
selected in step 6. See “Exchanging and updating data: HotSync 
operations” in Chapter 4 for details.
To install add-on software on your handheld using a Macintosh:
1. On your Macintosh, copy or download the application you want to 
install into the add-on folder in your Palm folder.
Note:
If the software you download is compressed, you need to 
decompress it into this folder. If you prefer to place the 
application into another folder, you need to navigate to 
that folder before you complete step 4.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. 
						

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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 through 6. See “Exchanging and updating data: 
HotSync operations” in Chapter 4 for details.