Palm Tungsten T Instruction Manual

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About This Book
Congratulations on your purchase of a Palm™ Tungsten™ T handheld. This 
handbook is designed to quickly familiarize you with your handheld. It describes 
all you need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that 
come with it. It guides you through:
nLocating all the parts of your handheld
nViewing and entering data
nSetting up Bluetooth features
nWorking with expansion cards
nUsing your handheld with your computer
nPersonalizing your handheld with your own...

About This Book
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CHAPTER 1
Setting Up Your
Palm™ Tungsten™ T Handheld
Your new Palm™ Tungsten™ T handheld enables you to do the following:
nAccess your data and view or look up information with one hand, using the 
navigator
nCapture thoughts while you’re on the go, with the voice recorder
nExchange data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as phones, PCs, 
printers, networks, and more (other Bluetooth-enabled devices sold separately)
nShare data, make backups, and extend storage capacity with optional expansion...

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System requirements
To install and operate Palm™ Desktop software, your computer system must meet 
the requirements described in this section.
Minimum requirements: Windows computers
The minimum requirements for Windows computers are as follows:
nIBM-compatible Pentium-class computer
nOne of the following operating systems:
– Windows 95 with SR2 or later and Winsock2 update (requires a serial 
cradle/cable, sold separately)
– Windows NT 4.0...

Step 1: Connect the HotSync cradle/cable to the computer
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nCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software 
from 
www.palm.com).
nMouse
nOne available USB port or serial port (serial cradle/cable sold separately and 
compatible with Mac OS 9 only)
Internet access requirements
The requirements for Internet access are as follows:
nAny one of the following:
– A Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
– An IR-enabled mobile phone
– A mobile phone with a cable that connects to your handheld
– A...

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Windows 95 and NT users cannot use a USB cradle/cable and port. You must use 
a cradle with a serial port connection (sold separately). 
Step 2: Charge your handheld
a.Place your handheld in the cradle/cable for two hours for an initial charge. 
Your handheld’s indicator light glows steady green when it is charging. 
b.After is it is charged, remove the handheld from the cradle/cable by gently 
tilting it forward and then lifting it from the...

Step 4: Install software
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c.Hold the stylus like you would a pen or pencil, and use it to follow the onscreen 
directions.
Step 4: Install software
a.Insert the Desktop Software CD-ROM into your computer ’s CD-ROM drive.
b.Windows: Follow the onscreen instructions which guide you through installing 
Palm Desktop software and entering your handheld business card information.
Mac: Double-click the Desktop Software CD-ROM icon that appears on the 
desktop, and then double-click the Palm Desktop Installer...

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Step 6: Register your handheld
Windows: When the first HotSync operation is complete, the installer displays 
screens where you can select product registration options. After you complete 
these screens, the Congratulations! screen appears.
Congratulations!
You’ve set up your handheld, installed Palm Desktop software, and performed 
your first HotSync operation. If you’re using a Windows computer, you also 
installed the Palm Desktop software Quick...

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CHAPTER 2
Exploring Your Handheld
Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T handheld can help you stay organized, on time, and 
up-to-date 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.
nRecord thoughts and listen to them later in Voice Memo.
nTrack...

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nView photographs and other images.
nRead books or other documents.
Locating handheld components
Take a few moments to learn how to access and locate the components of your 
handheld.
Opening and closing your handheld
When your handheld is open, you can access additional controls on the front and 
back panels. You can use your handheld in either the open or closed position.
To open your handheld:
nSlide the bottom portion of your handheld away from the screen.
To...