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 preference settings
After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can 
use the rest of this handbook as a reference guide for less common tasks, for 
maintenance of your handheld, and for any problems that might arise as you 
operate your handheld. 
						

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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 
cards (expansion slot included; expansion cards sold separately)
nView clear, sharp, colorful images on the high-resolution screen
nStay organized and on time by keeping your appointments, contact 
information, and to-do items in one place
nQuickly jot notes or memos on the fly
nAccess the Internet and browse or search your favorite web sites
nSend, receive, and compose e-mail and SMS messages
To use the Bluetooth communication, Internet, e-mail, and SMS features, you must 
install the software from the Software Essentials CD-ROM onto your handheld and 
have a mobile phone that supports infrared or Bluetooth communication. Web 
browsing and e-mail applications also require Internet access, see “Internet access 
requirements” later in this chapter for details.  
						

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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 Workstation and SP6 or later (requires a serial cradle/
cable— sold separately and administrator rights to install Palm Desktop 
software)
–Windows 98
–Windows ME
– Windows 2000 Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm Desktop 
software)
– Windows XP Home or Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm 
Desktop software)
nInternet Explorer 4.01 with SP2 or later
n50 megabytes (MB) available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better (Palm Desktop software Quick Tour requires 256-color 
video display; 16 Bit or High Color, and 800 x 600 resolution recommended)
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)
Minimum requirements: Mac computers
The minimum requirements for Mac computers are as follows:
nMac computer or compatible with a PowerPC processor
nMac OS 9, version 9.0 or later with 12MB available memory or Mac OS X, 
version 10.1.2 or later
n25MB available hard disk space
nMonitor that supports screen resolution of 800 x 600 or better 
						

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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 modem accessory for your handheld
– A Bluetooth network connection with Internet access
nAn account with an ISP, or Internet service provided by your company
nA web browser (included on the Software Essentials CD-ROM) or another 
application that enables you to access e-mail, news, stock quotes, or other 
Internet content (sold separately at
 www.palm.com) 
Upgrade information
If you already own a Palm OS® handheld, go to the web site www.palm.com/
support/tungstent
 for upgrade instructions.
Step 1: Connect the HotSync cradle/cable to the computer
a.Locate the USB icon and ports on your computer. 
b.Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer.
c.Connect the adapter cable to the back of the cradle/cable. 
NOTEYour adapter may connect to the back of the USB connector, not to the 
cradle itself.
d.Plug the adapter into a working electric outlet.  
						

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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 cradle/cable.
Once your handheld is setup and in daily use it requires about 15 minutes of 
charge time for each hour of use. To keep the battery fully charged, we recommend 
placing your handheld in a cradle/cable that is connected to a power source 
whenever you are not using it. 
Step 3: Set up your handheld
a.Press the power button to turn on your handheld.
If your handheld did not turn on, see“Operating problems” in Appendix B.
b.Gently press the top of the stylus to release it from the slot, and then remove it 
from the slot.
USB port
USB connector
USB icon 
						

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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 icon. 
Step 5: Perform a HotSync operation
Windows: When prompted, place your 
handheld in the cradle/cable and press the 
HotSync button. 
Mac: After the installation finishes, place 
your handheld in the cradle/cable and 
press the HotSync button.  
						

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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 Tour, created your handheld business 
card, and registered your handheld. For comprehensive information about using 
your handheld, continue reading this electronic handbook. 
For more information about using Palm Desktop software, see the following: 
nThe online help for Palm Desktop software. To access the online help, go to the 
Help menu in Palm Desktop software.
nWindows: The Palm Desktop software Quick Tour. To access the Palm Desktop 
software Quick Tour, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software
nMac: The electronic Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s Guide. To  
access this guide, open the Palm folder, and then open the Documentation 
folder. Double-click the file Palm Desktop.pdf.  
						

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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 your expenses and create expense reports in Expense.
nSet alarms from World Clock, Date Book, Note Pad, and Voice Memo to keep 
yourself on schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes.
nSet preferences for how you receive alarms: hearing a sound, seeing a blinking 
indicator light, or feeling your handheld vibrate. Choose any combination.
nSynchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows or 
Mac computer so you always have a backup copy.
nInsert an SD or MultiMediaCard expansion card to add more software or 
memory, or to back up your data.
nConnect your handheld with a mobile phone to access the Internet and 
exchange e-mail messages.
nShare information with other devices that are Bluetooth-enabled or that have an 
infrared (IR) port. 
When you install the software from the Software Essentials CD-ROM that comes 
with your handheld, your handheld can also help you stay in touch, play games, 
and access mobile office productivity tools. This additional software enables you 
to use your handheld to do the following:
nPlay games with Bluetooth-enabled devices.
nCompose, send, and receive e-mail and SMS messages when you connect your 
handheld with a mobile phone (sold separately). 
nBrowse or search the Internet when you connect your handheld with a mobile 
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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 close your handheld:
nSlide the bottom portion of your handheld toward the screen.