Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Note:
Purging does not happen automatically. You must tap the 
command to make it happen. 

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Exchanging and updating data: 
HotSync operations
The HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, 
exchanges and updates — data between your handheld and Palm 
Desktop software. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm 
Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation. 
HotSync technology synchronizes only the needed portions of files, 
thus reducing synchronization time. 
You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct...

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To perform a local HotSync operation on a Windows comput-
er:
1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable.
2. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On the Windows 
desktop, click Start, and then choose Programs. Navigate to the 
Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync 
Manager. Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop 
software which automatically opens the HotSync Manager. 
3. Press the HotSync button Ô
 on the cradle/cable.
Important:
The first...

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synchronize more than one handheld to the same user 
name.
The HotSync Progress dialog box appears and synchroniza-
tion begins. 
 
4. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process 
is complete.
After the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your 
handheld from the HotSync cradle/cable.
Performing a HotSync operation for the first time: 
Macintosh
When you installed Palm Desktop software, you entered a user 
name. This user name is the connection...

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nCreates a file named User Data in your user name folder.  

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Note:
User names appear in the User pop-up on the right side of 
the toolbar. You can change users by selecting a new name 
in the pop-up menu. 
Each subsequent time you perform a HotSync operation, HotSync 
Manager reads the user name from your handheld and 
synchronizes the data in the folder of the same name.
Note:
Be sure you select the correct user name from the User pop-
up before entering data on Palm Desktop or performing a 
HotSync operation.
If you are a System...

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The HotSync Progress dialog box appears followed by the 
Select User dialog box.
4. In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered 
when you installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK.
The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears and synchroni-
zation begins.
5. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process 
is complete.
After the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your 
handheld from the HotSync cradle/cable.
HotSync 
button 

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Beaming information
Your handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can 
use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that’s close 
by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located in the upper-right 
corner on the back of your handheld, behind the small dark shield. 
You can beam the following information between Palm OS 
handhelds:
nThe record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To 
Do List, Note Pad, or Memo Pad
nAll records of the...

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is complete before you continue working on your handheld.
To beam an application:
1. Open the Applications Launcher.
2. Tap the Menu icon  .
3. Tap App, and then tap Beam.
4. Tap the application you want to transfer.
Note:
Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be 
beamed. These are listed with a lock icon next to them.
5. Tap Beam.
6. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port 
directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld.
7. Wait for the Beam Status...

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4. Tap Yes. 
Tips on beaming information
nYou can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry.
See “Pen preferences” in Chapter 6 for more information. 
nYou can draw the Graffiti Command stroke to activate the 
Command toolbar, and then tap the Beam icon. 
nYou can use the Graffiti Command stroke /B to beam the current 
entry.
Categorizing records
Categorize records in the Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and 
Memo Pad applications so that they are...