Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Navigation strokes
In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special 
strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your 
applications. 
Graffiti ShortCuts
Graffiti ShortCuts make entering commonly used words or phrases 
quick and easy. ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext 
features of some word processors. 
Graffiti writing comes with several predefined ShortCuts, and you 
can also create your own. Each ShortCut can represent up to 45 
characters. For example, you might create a ShortCut for your 
name, or for the header of a memo. See “ShortCuts preferences” in 
Chapter 6 to learn about creating your own ShortCuts.
To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the 
ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the 
ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are 
in ShortCut mode.
Command Stroke
Move cursor right
 
Move cursor left
Previous field
(Address Book only)
Next Field
(Address Book only)
Open Address Record
(Address Book only)
ShortCut
    
						

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Your handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti 
ShortCuts:
Using the onscreen keyboard
You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text 
or numbers on your handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti 
characters while using the onscreen keyboard. 
To use the onscreen keyboard:
1. Open an application (such as Address Book). 
2. Tap a record, or tap New.
3. Tap “abc” to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap “123” to open 
the numeric keyboard.
4. Tap the characters to enter text and numbers.
Note:
The onscreen keyboard also includes a dialog box for 
international characters. You can switch among the 
three dialogs at any time to enter the exact text you 
need.
5. After you finish, tap Done to close the onscreen keyboard and 
Entry ShortCut
Date stampds
Time stampts
Date / time stampdts
Meetingme
Breakfastbr
Lunchlu
Dinnerdi
    
Tap here for alpha 
keyboardTap here for numeric 
keyboard 
						

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place the text in the record.
Using Note Pad
In addition to using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, 
you can enter data on your handheld using the Note Pad 
application. When you use Note Pad, you write quick notes directly 
on the handheld screen in your own handwriting. Later, you can 
enter this information into another application, or delete it. See 
“Note Pad” in Chapter 4 for more information and instructions.
To use Note Pad:
1. Press the Note Pad application button   on the front panel of 
your handheld. 
2. Write the information directly on the handheld screen.
3. Tap Done.
Using your computer keyboard
If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer 
keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop software or any supported 
PIM to enter information. You can then perform a HotSync
® 
operation to synchronize the information on your computer with 
the information on your handheld. Most of the applications that 
came with your handheld are also available in Palm Desktop 
software and in most PIMs, so you don’t need to learn different 
applications. For more information on entering data on your 
computer, 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.
Using an external keyboard accessory
You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial 
connector on your handheld and type data directly into your 
handheld. This accessory is very helpful if you need to enter large 
amounts of data quickly while you are away from your computer. 
For more information about this accessory, go to the web site: 
www.palm.com. 
						

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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.
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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 series 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 
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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 
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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 catego-
ry:
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.
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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.