Palm M130 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 color 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 Mac 
computer so you always have a copy
nInsert Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard expansion 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 with an IR (infrared) port that 
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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 95*/98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000**/XP** (* Windows 95/NT operating 
systems require a serial cradle/cable, sold separately. ** User must have 
administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software.)
n30 MB available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better (16 bit or High Color, and 800x600 resolution 
recommended)
nCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop 
software from 
www.palm.com)
nMouse
nO
ne  available  USB  port o r s e ria l p ort ( s e ria l c rad le/ ca b le  s o ld  s e p arate ly )
Minimum requirements: Mac computer
nMac computer or compatible with a PowerPC processor
nMac OS 8.6 to 9.x
n25
 MB available hard disk space
n6 MB available RAM
n CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop 
software from 
www.palm.com)
nMouse
nOne available USB port or serial port (serial cradle/cable sold separately)
Optional equipment
nModem (such as an add-on modem accessory)
nPrinter (compatible with your computer and its operating system)
nInfrared communication device
nSecure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard 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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Handheld 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 sets the 
brightness of the backlight to high or low.
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. 
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.
TIPSee “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 7 for details on 
reassigning these buttons to activate any application on your 
handheld.
Screen
Graffiti
writing area
Application buttons Scroll buttons/ 
Clock control
Power button/
Backlight control
Changeable 
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Using the backlight
When your handheld is on, a backlight illuminates your screen and enables you to 
see the information, even under difficult lighting conditions. The backlight 
brightness is initially set to high, but you can set the brightness to low to save 
power. When you set the brightness, your handheld remembers your preference 
until you change the brightness. 
To set the backlight:
nPress the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the 
button when the backlight brightness is set to your preference.
TIPIn addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke to set the backlight. See 
“Pen preferences” in Chapter 7 for details.
Locating back panel components
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.
Changeable face 
plateProtects your handheld and enables you to personalize your 
handheld’s appearance.
Reset button
Universal 
connectorStylus
IR port
Face plate tab
Expansion 
card slot 
						

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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.
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 Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard content and SDIO 
cards, enabling you to add more memory, applications, or 
functionality. You can also back up data to an expansion card.
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.
Universal 
connectorConnects your handheld to the cradle/cable, which in turn 
connects to the back of your computer and power. This allows you 
to update the information between your handheld and computer 
using HotSync technology and recharge the battery. 
The universal connector also connects peripheral hardware 
devices, such as a modem, to your handheld. 
						

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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.
nInsert your handheld in the cradle and charge the battery. See “Charging the 
handheld” later in this chapter.
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.
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 
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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.
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 
www.palm.com.  
						

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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.
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.
Connecting the HotSync cradle/cable
IMPORTANTThe HotSync cradle/cable supplied with your handheld fits a USB 
connector. If your computer does not have a USB port, or if you are using
Windows 95, Windows NT, or an older Mac computer, you can order a serial cradle/
cable and a 25-pin serial adapter, if necessary, from www.palm.com. Follow the 
documentation that accompanies the serial cradle/cable before attempting to 
complete the installation tasks.
To connect the HotSync Cradle/cable
1.Shut down and turn off your computer.
2.Plug the USB connector on the cradle/cable into a USB port on your computer.
Face plate tab
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3.Connect the power cord that attaches to the back of the cradle’s USB port 
connector to the AC adapter cord.
4.Plug the adapter into any AC current outlet.
Charging the handheld
Your handheld is recharged  each time you place the handheld in the cradle. Just 
place your handheld in the cradle for at least two hours for an initial charge before 
you use it. Then place it in the cradle for ten to fifteen minutes each day to recharge 
the battery to full capacity. 
If the battery gets low, your handheld displays a warning message. If this occurs, 
perform a HotSync operation and then recharge the battery as soon as possible. If 
your handheld shuts down, you still have about a week to recharge the battery 
before you lose the data on your handheld. 
						

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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. 
nImport and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other desktop 
applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. See 
“Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.