Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Palm m100 series components
Locating front panel controls
 
Power 
button/ 
Backlight 
controlTurns your handheld on or off and controls the 
backlight feature. If your handheld is turned off, 
pressing the power button turns the unit on and 
returns you to the last screen you viewed.
If your handheld is turned on, pressing the power 
button turns the unit off. Pressing the power button 
for about two seconds turns the backlight on or off.
Handheld 
screenDisplays the applications and...

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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...

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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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Using the protective flip cover
The cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The 
window in the cover enables you to quickly view the time and alarm 
reminder messages when your handheld cover is closed. To view the 
time, press the top scroll button which is accessible through the hole 
at the bottom of the cover. 
You can open the cover so that it rests on the back of your handheld, 
or remove it altogether. 
To remove the...

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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 the top of the face plate onto...

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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....

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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 something happens to the 
data on...

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To connect the HotSync cradle/cable:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the HotSync cradle/cable into a serial (COM) port on your 
computer.
Note:
Your HotSync cradle/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...

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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 do the following before...

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5. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the Quick Tour
 so you can 
learn about how to use Palm Desktop software. 
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...