Palm M125 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction to Your 
Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your 
Palm™ m100 series handheld, how to use your handheld for the first 
time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use 
HotSync
® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ 
Desktop software.
Getting to know your Palm m100 series 
handheld
What is a Palm m100 series handheld?
Palm m100 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, 
and keep up with daily tasks while you are away from your desk. Use 
your new handheld to do the following:
nEnter your schedule in Date Book
nKeep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in 
Address Book
nPrioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List
nJot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad 
nSet alarms from Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad, to keep yourself 
on schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes
nSynchronize your data with Palm Desktop software on your 
Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy
nInsert MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add 
additional software or memory, or to back up your data
nAttach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem 
nBeam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is close by 
and has an IR (infrared) port  
						

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System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system 
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements: Windows 
nIBM-compatible Pentium-class computer 
nWindows 98/Me/2000 (Windows 95/NT operating systems 
require a serial cradle/cable, sold separately)
n16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)
n30 
MB available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour
 requires 256-color video 
display; for best results, use High Color:16 bit)
nCD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop 
software from 
http://www.palm.com)
nMouse
nOne USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable sold 
separately)
Minimum requirements: Macintosh
nApple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor
nMac OS 8.5.1 to 9
nOne USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable and 
adapters sold separately)
n25 
MB available hard disk space
n6 MB free RAM 
Optional equipment
nModem (such as an add-on modem accessory)
nPrinter (compatible with your computer and its operating system)
nInfrared communication device
nMultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) expansion cards 
(sold separately) 
nHotSync cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations   
without your cradle (sold separately, available with either a USB or 
serial connector)  
						

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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.
ScreenDisplays the applications and information stored in 
your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to 
the stylus.
Graffiti® 
writing areaThe area where you write letters and numbers using 
the Graffiti® alphabet. See Chapter 2 to learn how to 
write Graffiti characters. 
Screen
Graffiti
writing area
Application buttons Scroll buttons/ 
Clock control
Power button/
Backlight control
Changeable 
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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 7 for details.
To turn off the backlight:
nPress and hold the power button for about two seconds. The 
backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) 
with the Auto-off feature. See “Auto-off delay” in Chapter 7 for 
more information.
Application 
buttonsActivates the individual handheld applications that 
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, 
Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your 
handheld is turned off, pressing any application 
button activates the handheld and opens the 
corresponding application. This is the fastest way to 
open an application.
Tip:
See “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 7 for 
details on reassigning these buttons to 
activate any application on your handheld.
Scroll 
buttons/ 
Clock 
controlDisplays text and other information that extends 
beyond the handheld screen area. 
When your handheld is on, pressing the lower 
button scrolls down to view information below the 
viewing area, and pressing the upper button scrolls 
up to view information above the viewing area. 
When your handheld is off, pressing the top button 
displays the time. Holding down the top button for a 
few seconds turns on the backlight so you can see the 
time if lighting conditions are poor.
Changeable 
face plateProtects your handheld and enables you to 
personalize your handheld’s appearance. 
						

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Locating back panel components
StylusServes as a pointing and writing 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 HotSync operations. See “Common 
tasks” in Chapter 5 and “IR HotSync operations” 
in Chapter 7 for more information.
Expansion card 
slotAccepts MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure 
Digital (SD) expansion cards, enabling you to 
add more memory or applications. You can also 
back up data to an expansion card.
Battery doorSecures the batteries that power your handheld. 
Reset buttonUnder normal use, you should not have to use 
the reset button. See Appendix A for information 
about when and how to use the reset button.
Reset button
Universal 
connectorStylus
Battery doorIR port
Face plate tab
Expansion 
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Upgrading from another Palm OS 
handheld
If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version 
of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. To 
upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in the 
following sections. Some tasks are specifically for upgrading.
Preparing to use your handheld
Before you begin using your handheld and Palm Desktop software, 
you must complete a few easy installation tasks. 
To use your handheld and Palm Desktop software, complete the 
following:
n(If upgrading) Perform a HotSync operation using your old 
handheld and cradle/cable. This ensures all data on your 
handheld is on your desktop computer.
nConnect the HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your Palm 
m100 series handheld to your computer. See “Connecting the 
HotSync cradle/cable” later in this chapter for details.
n(If upgrading) You may want to create a copy of your old Palm 
Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your 
new Palm Desktop software. If you do this, rename the copied 
folder (for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm 
Desktop software folder. This step is optional.
nInstall the Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm m100 
series handheld. See “Installing Palm Desktop software” later in 
this chapter for details.
Universal 
connectorConnects your handheld to the cradle/cable, 
which in turn connects to the back of your 
computer. This allows you to update the 
information between your handheld and 
computer using HotSync technology. 
The universal connector also connects peripheral 
hardware devices, such as a modem, to your 
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nPerform a HotSync operation. See “Exchanging and updating data: 
HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for details.
n(If upgrading) Rename your old handheld. To prevent unexpected 
results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a 
unique name. We recommend that you perform a hard reset on 
your old handheld. See “Performing a hard reset” in Appendix A 
for details.
Using the protective flip cover
The flip 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 cover:
1. Open the cover and grasp the hinge with your thumb.
2. Gently rock the cover from one side to the other until the hinge 
prongs release from the slots on the top edge of your handheld. 
						

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To reattach the cover:
nAlign the hinge prongs with the slots on the top edge of your 
handheld, and then insert one prong at a time until the prongs lock 
inside the slots.
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 
http://www.palm.com. 
To remove the face plate:
1. Remove the flip cover.
2. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld 
and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld.
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To attach the face plate:
1. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the 
bottom edge of your handheld.
2. Gently press the top of the face plate onto your handheld until it 
clicks into position.
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.
1
2
Press tab to open 
battery door 
						

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2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your 
handheld into the battery compartment.
Note:
A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment 
shows + and - ends of the batteries. When correctly 
installed, the clips in the battery compartment secure the 
batteries in place.
3. Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with the 
back of your handheld and “clicks” into position.
Important:
Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are 
correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly 
into place. If you feel resistance when replacing the 
door, make sure the door is aligned with the slots on 
the back of your handheld, and that the batteries are 
firmly seated in the battery compartment.
Palm Desktop software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your 
handheld to your computer and serves to back up all 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 your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm 
Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
With Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
nWork with your handheld applications on your computer. Palm 
Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do 
List, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can 
view, enter, and modify any data stored on your handheld. (You 
cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop software.)
nBack up the data stored on your handheld with HotSync 
technology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktop 
software. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures 
your data is always safe and up-to-date. See “Exchanging and 
updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for more 
information.