Palm Tungsten T2 Instructions Manual

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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. 
NOTEYou need administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software on a 
computer running Windows NT/2000/XP or Mac OS X. 
						

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Step 5: Perform a HotSync operation
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.
Macintosh: When the first HotSync operation is complete, double-click the Palm 
Desktop software icon in the Palm folder (inside the Applications folder by 
default) to access 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, performed your 
first HotSync operation, and registered your handheld. If you’re using a Windows 
computer, you also created your handheld business card. For comprehensive 
information about using your handheld, continue reading this electronic handbook. 
For more information about using Palm Desktop software, see the following: 
■The online help for Palm Desktop software. To access the online help, go to the 
Help menu in Palm Desktop software.
■Mac: 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. 
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. 
Tip: You can also perform a HotSync 
operation using Bluetooth 
communication. For more information, 
see“Performing a Bluetooth HotSync 
operation” in Chapter 21. 
						

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CHAPTER 2
Exploring Your Handheld
Your Palm™ Tungsten™ T2 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:
■Enter your schedule in Date Book.
■Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in Address Book.
■Prioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List.
■Jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad.
■Record thoughts and listen to them later in Voice Memo.
■Track your expenses and create expense reports in Expense.
■Set alarms from World Clock, Date Book, Note Pad, and Voice Memo to keep 
yourself on schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes.
■Set preferences for how you receive alarms: hearing a sound, seeing a blinking 
indicator light, or feeling your handheld vibrate. Choose any combination.
■Synchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows or Mac 
computer so you always have a backup copy.
■Insert an SD, SDIO, or MultiMediaCard expansion card to add more software 
or memory or to back up your data.
■Connect your handheld with a mobile phone to access the Internet, send SMS 
messages, and exchange e-mail messages.
■Share information with other devices that are capable of Bluetooth™ 
communication or that have an infrared (IR) port. 
■View and edit digital pictures.
■Read books or other documents.
When you install the software from the Software Essentials CD-ROM that comes 
with your handheld, your handheld can also help you connect and collaborate 
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required, sold separately), and access productivity tools. This additional software 
enables you to use your handheld to do the following:
■Chat and collaborate with friends and co-workers who have Bluetooth devices.
■Play MP3 audio files (expansion card required, sold separately). 
NOTETo install some software, you may need to download files from the 
Internet to your computer. Check the Software Essentials CD for details.
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:
■Slide the bottom portion of your handheld away from the screen. 
						

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To close your handheld:
■Slide the bottom portion of your handheld toward the screen.
Locating front panel controls
Screen
Graffiti
® 2 writing 
area
Application buttonsNavigator Headphone 
jack
Date
BookAddress 
BookTo  D o  L i s tNote Pad
Vo i c e  M e m o  
application button
Speaker
Microphone 
						

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Locating top panel components
NavigatorEnables you to select and display records on your handheld 
screen. See “Using the navigator” later in this chapter for 
additional information, and look for tips throughout this 
handbook.
Application buttonsActivates the individual handheld applications that 
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, Address 
Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Voice Memo. See“Buttons 
Preferences” in Chapter 22 for details on reassigning these 
buttons to activate any application on your handheld.
Headphone jackEnables you to connect a standard 3.5mm stereo headset 
(sold separately) to your handheld for use with audio 
applications.
SpeakerEnables you to listen to alarms, voice memos, and game 
sounds on your handheld.
MicrophoneServes as an audio input device for applications such as 
Voice Memo.
ScreenDisplays the applications and information stored in your 
handheld. It is touch sensitive, and it responds to the stylus.
Graffiti® 2 writing 
areaThe area where you write letters and numbers using 
Graffiti 2. See“Using Graffiti 2 writing to enter data” in 
Chapter 3 to learn how to write Graffiti 2 characters. 
Stylus
Expansion 
card slotPower button/
brightness control
IR port
Indicator light 
						

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Adjusting screen brightness
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your 
handheld, you can adjust the brightness of the screen backlight. 
To adjust the brightness of the backlight:
1.Tap the Brightness icon   in the upper-right corner of the Graffiti 2 writing area.
TIPYou can also press and hold the power button for about two seconds to 
access brightness control. In addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke 
to access the brightness control. See“Pen Preferences” in Chapter 22 for 
details.
2.Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. 
TIPYou can also press Up or Down on the navigator to adjust the brightness.
3.Ta p  D o n e .
Indicator lightServes as an alert for Date Book, World Clock, Note Pad, or 
Voice Memo alarms. It also indicates the battery-charging 
status when your handheld is in the cradle/cable.
Power button/
brightness controlTurns your handheld on or off. If your handheld is turned 
off, pressing the power button turns the handheld on and 
returns you to the last screen you viewed. 
If your handheld is turned on, you can turn it off by pressing 
the power button. You can also press and hold the power 
button down for about two seconds to access brightness 
control. For more information, see “Adjusting screen 
brightness” later in this chapter.
Expansion card slotAccepts SD, SDIO, or MultiMediaCard (MMC) expansion 
cards. Expansion cards enable you to back up data, add more 
memory, add wireless communication features, or use 
additional applications. (Expansion cards sold separately.)
StylusSlides in and out of the slot on the top of your handheld. To 
use the stylus, gently press the top of the stylus to release it 
from the slot, and then pull it out of the slot and hold it as 
you would a pen or pencil. 
IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data 
from other infrared-enabled devices and to perform 
HotSync
® operations. See“Beaming data” in Chapter 3 and 
see“Conducting IR HotSync operations” in Chapter 21 for 
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Locating back panel components
Reset buttonResets your handheld. Under normal use, you should not 
have to use the reset button. See“Resetting your handheld” 
in Appendix A for information about when and how to use 
the reset button.
Attach pointsEnable you to connect optional accessories to your 
handheld, such as a modem or sled. These accessories are 
sold separately and are typically available from third-party 
developers.
Universal connectorConnects your handheld to the cradle/cable, which in turn 
connects to the back of your computer and through the AC 
adapter to the wall current. This enables you to recharge 
your handheld as well as update the information between 
your handheld and your computer, using HotSync 
technology. 
The universal connector also connects peripheral hardware 
devices to your handheld, such as an external battery pack or 
keyboard (sold separately).
Universal
connectorReset 
button
Attach 
points 
						

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Using the protective cover
The cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. When the cover is 
on, you can still view information on your handheld and use the navigator to 
navigate through your data and accomplish tasks. 
To remove the cover:
1.Gently lift one of the cover tabs from the side of your handheld.
2.Store the cover by aligning the cover tabs with the notches on the sides of your 
handheld, and then gently pressing it onto the back of your handheld.
Cover tab 
						

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Adding an expansion card
An expansion card (sold separately) increases the variety of tasks you can do and 
the amount of space you have to store software and data on your handheld.
To insert a card:
1.Insert the card into the expansion slot with the label side facing the display.
2.Push lightly against the card with your thumb. 
When the card is released, you hear the system sound if system sounds are 
turned on. See“Sounds & Alerts Preferences” in Chapter 22 for more 
information on turning system sounds on and off.
To remove a card:
1.Push lightly against the card with your thumb.
When the card is released, you hear the system sound.
2.Slide the card out of the expansion slot.
For complete information about working with expansion cards, see Chapter 7.
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