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To set the sound settings: 
1.From the General Preferences list, select Sound & Alerts.
2.Tap Custom.
3.Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
IMPORTANTWhen you turn off the System Sounds, you also turn off the “chime” 
tones associated with the HotSync operation. 
4.Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level.
5.Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level. 
6.Ta p  D o n e .
The Game Sound setting works only with games that are programmed to 
respond to this setting. Older games typically do not respond to this setting. 
Alarm LED and Alarm Vibrate settings
You can set alarms in Calendar, World Clock, Note Pad, and Voice Memo to remind 
you of important meetings or notes. When you enable the Alarm Vibrate and 
indicator light settings, your handheld vibrates and the indicator light blinks to 
notify you. This is useful when you want to turn the Alarm Sound off but still be 
notified by alarms.
To set the Alarm LED and Alarm Vibrate settings:
1.From the General Preferences list, select Sound & Alerts.
2.Tap Custom. 
						

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3.Tap the Alarm LED pick list and select On or Off.
4.Tap the Alarm Vibrate pick list and select On or Off.
5.Ta p  D o n e . 
						

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APPENDIX A
Maintaining Your Handheld
This appendix provides information on the following:
nCaring for your handheld
nProlonging battery life
nResetting 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:
nTake 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 
pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or 
pencil or other sharp object on the surface of the handheld screen.
nYour handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 
Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front 
panel buttons. In general, treat your handheld as you would a pocket calculator 
or other small electronic instrument.
nTake care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not 
carry your handheld in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it.
nProtect your handheld from temperature extremes. For example, do not leave 
your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when 
temperatures are below freezing, and keep it away from heaters and other heat 
sources.
nDo not store or use your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, 
or wet.
nUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the handheld 
screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted 
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Prolonging battery life
Note the following considerations for the battery in your handheld:
nUnder 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:
– Change the Auto-off setting that automatically turns the handheld off after a 
period of inactivity. See“Auto-off after” in Chapter 21 for more information.
– Turn off the Bluetooth™ feature when you’re not using it. See“Bluetooth 
Preferences” in Chapter 21 for more information.
– Minimize accessing the expansion card slot.
– Moderate how often you access multimedia files, such as MP3
TM files 
(expansion card required, sold separately), photos, and video files.
nIf the battery becomes low in the course of normal use, an alert appears on the 
handheld screen, describing the low battery condition. If this alert appears, 
perform a HotSync
® operation to back up your data; then leave your handheld 
in the cradle/cable to recharge the unit. This helps prevent accidental data loss.
nIf the battery drains to the point where your handheld does not operate, it stores 
your data safely for about a week. In this case there is enough residual energy 
in the battery to store the data, but not enough to turn on your handheld. If your 
handheld does not turn on when you press the power button, you should 
recharge the unit immediately. The battery may not have enough residual 
energy to power the indicator light, which is normally green when the battery 
is charging.
nIf your battery drains and you have the unit in an uncharged state for an 
extended period of time, you can lose all your stored data. 
nThere are no serviceable parts inside your handheld, so do not attempt to open 
the unit. 
nIf you ever dispose of your handheld, please dispose of it without damaging the 
environment. Take your handheld to your nearest environmental recycling 
center.
Resetting your handheld
Under normal circumstances you will not have to use the reset button. On rare 
occasions, however, your handheld may no longer respond to buttons or to the 
screen. In this case you need to perform a reset to get your handheld running again. 
						

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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 unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a 
sharp tip), to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of 
your handheld.
Performing a hard reset
With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never 
perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. 
NOTEYou can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during 
the next HotSync operation.
To perform a hard reset:
1.Open your handheld. See“Opening and closing your handheld” in Chapter 2 
for details.
2.Press and hold the power button on the top panel of the handheld.
3.While holding the power button, use the tip of your stylus or an unfolded paper 
clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press and release the reset 
button.
4.Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button.
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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 are restored to their factory default settings.
To restore your data from a Windows computer after a hard reset:
1.Click the HotSync icon   in the Windows system tray (lower-right corner of 
the taskbar).
You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm™ Desktop software 
menu bar.
2.From the HotSync Manager menu, select Custom.
3.Select the appropriate username from the list.
4.Select an application in the Conduit list.
5.Click Change.
6.Select Desktop overwrites handheld for each conduit.
Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync 
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To 
use a new setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default checkbox. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is used when you click 
the Default button in the Custom dialog box.
7.Click OK.
8.Repeat steps 4 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications.
9.Click Done to activate your settings.
10 .Perform a HotSync operation.
To restore your data from a Mac computer after a hard reset:
1.Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.
2.From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings.
3.From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate username.
4.Select an application from the list.
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6.Click Macintosh overwrites handheld for each conduit.
Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync 
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To 
use a new setting on an ongoing basis, click Make Default. Thereafter, whatever 
you selected as the default setting is used for HotSync operations.
7.Click OK.
8.Repeat steps 4 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications.
9.Close the Conduit Settings window.
10 .Perform a HotSync operation. 
						

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APPENDIX B
Frequently Asked Questions
If you encounter a problem with your handheld, do not call Technical Support 
until you have reviewed the frequently asked questions in this appendix and you 
have also reviewed the following:
nThe readme file located in the folder where you installed the Palm™ Desktop 
software on your Windows computer or on your installation CD for Mac users 
nThe Palm Desktop online Help
nThe Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User ’s Guide located in the 
Documentation folder on your installation CD
nThe Palm Knowledge Library, accessible at www.palm.com/support.
nThe most recent Palm™ Tungsten™ T3 handheld HelpNotes on your regional 
web site
If you are still having problems, contact Technical Support or go to
www.palm.com/support.
NOTEPalm works with developers of third-party add-on applications to ensure the 
compatibility of these applications with your new Palm™ handheld. Some third-party 
applications, however, may not have been upgraded to be compatible with your new 
Palm handheld. If you suspect that a third-party application is adversely affecting the 
operation of your handheld, contact the developer of the application. For more 
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Software installation problems
Problem Solution
The installation menu did not 
appear when I inserted the 
Software Installation CD-ROM 
(or the Software Essentials 
CD-ROM) into my Windows 
computer.1.From the Windows desktop, click Start.
2.Select Run.
3.Click Browse.
4.Locate your CD-ROM drive, and select the Autorun file. 
5.Click Open.
6.Click OK.
I cannot install Palm Desktop 
software on my Windows 
computer.Try each of these in turn:
nDisable any virus-scanning software on your computer.
nClose any open applications.
nMake sure your computer has at least 50MB of disk space 
available.
nDelete all temporary files.
nRun ScanDisk (or another disk verification tool) on your 
computer.
nInstall the latest Windows software updates to your 
computer.
nIf you are upgrading from an older Palm™ handheld, or 
non-Palm branded handheld, remove any previous 
version(s) of Palm desktop software using Add or Remove 
Programs on the Window’s Control Panel.
nUninstall and then reinstall Palm Desktop software.
I cannot install Palm Desktop 
software on my Mac computer.Try each of these in turn:
nDisable any virus-scanning software on your computer.
nQuit any open applications.
nMake sure your computer has at least 50MB of disk space 
available.
nInstall the latest Mac software updates to your computer.
nIf you are upgrading from an older Palm handheld, or 
non-Palm branded handheld, remove any previous 
version(s) of Palm desktop software.
nUninstall and then reinstall Palm Desktop software.