Palm M125 Handheld Instructions Manual

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To set the Auto-off delay:
1. Tap the Auto-off 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
Your handheld uses a variety of 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 
typically do not respond to this setting. 
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. 
						

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Date and Time preferences
The Date and Time Preferences screen enables you to set the date, 
time, time zone, and Daylight Saving option on your handheld.
See “Customizing your handheld” in Chapter 1 for information about 
using this screen.
Connection preferences
The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings 
used to connect your handheld to other devices. 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:
You can purchase a PalmModem accessory for use with your 
handheld. See 
http://www.palm.com.
You can also create custom configurations, which include the 
following:
PC via Cradle/Cable: A local HotSync connection: 
the direct connection between your handheld and 
your desktop computer. Your handheld is 
connected by its universal connector to the 
cradle/cable, and the cradle/cable is attached to 
a USB port of your desktop computer. (If you are 
using the optional serial cradle/cable, it attaches 
to a serial (COM) port of your computer.)
Modem via Cradle/Cable: A cable connection 
between your handheld’s universal connector 
and a modem for dialing in to a modem that is 
part of your computer or laptop. 
PC via Infrared: A connection between the IR port 
of your handheld and the infrared device of your 
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Editing connections
The following example shows you how to edit the IR to Phone 
connection to adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit 
other connections or settings. You can use the IR to Phone connection 
to perform a remote IR HotSync operation. To accomplish the 
HotSync operation, your handheld sends data through its IR port to a 
modem attached to or within a mobile phone, which then dials a 
modem attached to or within your desktop computer, to synchronize 
with your Desktop application. 
To edit the IR to Phone connection:
1. Select the IR to Phone connection and tap Edit.
2. Tap Details.
Modem via Infrared: A connection between the IR 
port of your handheld and a modem. The modem 
can be attached to or within a mobile phone or 
some other device containing an IR port. (Some 
IR phones contain modems.)
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3. Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed.
4. Enter the initialization string supplied by the documentation for 
the modem attached to your mobile phone, if necessary.
5. 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 a 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. 
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 the web site 
http://www.palm.com for 
information on third-party applications that take advantage of 
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Selecting a service
Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or 
dial-in server. Service templates are a set of 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 ISP or 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 ISP 
or dial-in server. 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 ISP or dial-in 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 ISP or dial-in server. See “Connection 
preferences”earlier in this chapter for information about creating and 
configuring connection settings.
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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
Enter your ISP phone 
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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 
						

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Note:
Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call 
Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the 
code that is appropriate for you.
3. Tap OK.
Using a calling card
The Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when 
dialing your ISP or dial-in server. Keep in mind that there is usually a 
delay before you enter your calling card number. When you define 
your calling card number, you need to add commas at the beginning 
to compensate for this delay. Each comma delays transmission of your 
calling card number for two seconds.
To use a calling card:
1. Tap the Use calling card check box to select it.
2. Enter your calling card number on the Use calling card line.
Note:
It’s a good idea to add at least three commas before your 
calling card number to compensate for the cue delay.
3. Tap OK.
Connecting to your service
After you set your Connection and Network Preferences, establishing 
a connection to your ISP or dial-in server is easy.
Note:
If you are connecting to an ISP, you need a third-party 
application, such as a web browser or news reader, to take 
advantage of this connection. For information about third-
party applications that support TCP/IP, check the web site 
http://www.palm.com.
Enter your 
calling card 
number here Select this 
box to use a 
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To establish a connection:
nTap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service 
Connection Progress messages. 
Tip:
To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, 
press the lower half of the Scroll button.
To close a connection:
nTap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your 
handheld and your service.
Creating additional service templates
You can create additional service templates from scratch or by 
duplicating existing templates and editing information. After you 
create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings.
To add a new service template:
1. Tap the Menu icon  . 
2. Tap Service, and then tap New.
An Untitled service template is added to the Service pick list.
To duplicate an existing service template:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the predefined service template you want to duplicate.
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Service, and then tap Duplicate.
A copy of the service template is added to the Service pick list.
Adding detailed information to a 
service template
If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably 
only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you are 
creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional 
information to your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog 
box to add additional information to a selected service template.