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2.Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide 
Public Records.
3.Ta p  W h e n  b o x .
4.Select At a preset time, and then use the arrows to set the time.
5.Ta p  O K .
NOTETurn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change.
To automatically hide or mask your records after a period of inactivity:
1.Select Automatic.
Select to mask or hide records
Ta p  b o x
Select At a 
preset time
Select Automatic 

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2.Tap the Automatically pick list and select either Mask Private Records or Hide 
Public Records.
3.Ta p  W h e n  b o x .
4.Select After a preset delay.
5.Enter the inactive period, and then select Minute(s) or Hour(s) from the pick list. 
6.Ta p  O K .
NOTETurn off and then turn on your handheld to enable this change.
Encrypting your data
You can encrypt selected data whenever your handheld locks. The more 
applications and data that are selected,...

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5.Tap the check box for Encrypt data when locked.
6.Tap the Choose Applications button.
7.Select the applications whose data you want to encrypt and tap OK.
8.If you want to encrypt only private records, select Encrypt private records only.
9.Tap the Encryption type pick list and select a type.
10 .Ta p  O K .
Tap pick list and select Encryption
Select encryption type 

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Using security shortcuts
You can create shortcuts to activate certain security features, such as locking the 
handheld or masking private records. For information on using shortcuts, 
see“Graffiti 2 ShortCuts” in Chapter 3.
To create and activate security shortcuts:
1.From the Personal Preferences list, select Security.
2.Tap the Menu icon  . 
3.Select Options, and then select Security Options.
4.Tap the Options pick list and select Shortcuts.
5.Tap...

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3.On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the 
ShortCut.
4.Tap the ShortCut Text area, and enter the text that you want to appear when you 
write the ShortCut characters.
TIPYou may want to add a space character after the last word in your ShortCut 
text. This way, a space automatically follows the ShortCut text.
5.Ta p  O K .
To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the ShortCut 
characters. When you draw the ShortCut...

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Deleting a ShortCut
If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts.
To delete a ShortCut:
1.From the Personal Preferences list, select Shortcuts.
2.Select the ShortCut you want to delete.
3.Tap Delete.
4.Ta p  Ye s .
5.Ta p  D o n e . 

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APPENDIX A
Maintaining Your Handheld
This chapter provides information on the following:
■Caring for your handheld
■Prolonging battery life
■Resetting your handheld
Caring for your handheld
Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of 
trouble-free service. Observe the following general tips when using your 
handheld:
■Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the screen clean. 
When working with your handheld, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped...

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Prolonging battery life
Note the following considerations for the battery in your handheld:
■Under normal conditions your handheld battery should remain charged when 
you place it in the cradle/cable for just a few minutes each day. You can 
conserve battery life by doing any of the following:
– Reduce the brightness of the screen display. See“Adjusting screen 
brightness” in Chapter 2 for more information.
– Change the Auto-off setting that automatically turns...

Resetting your handheld
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Performing a soft reset
A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over again. All 
records and entries stored in your handheld are retained with a soft reset. After a 
soft reset, the Preferences screen appears and the Date and Time option is 
highlighted so you can reset the date and time if needed. 
To perform a soft reset:
1.Open your handheld. See“Opening and closing your handheld” in Chapter 2 
for details.
2.Use the tip of your stylus or an...

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4.Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button.
5.When a message appears on the handheld screen warning that you are about to 
erase all the data stored on your handheld, do one of the following:
– Press Up on the navigator to complete the hard reset and display the 
Digitizer screen.
– Press any other button to perform a soft reset.
NOTEWith a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats 
Preferences and other settings...