Palm Tungsten W PDA Phone Instructions

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If you suspect that a third-party application is adversely affecting the operation of 
your handheld, contact the developer of the application. In addition, Palm has 
information about some applications’ compatibility with your handheld. To find 
this information, do one of the following:
nOpen your web browser and go to www.palm.com/support/tungstenw. On that 
page, click the link leading to information on the compatibility of third-party 
applications.
nRead the readme file for...

Chapter 1 Welcome
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CHAPTER 2
Exploring Your Handheld
Your wirelessly enabled Palm™ Tungsten™ W handheld helps you stay in touch 
with important information while you are away from your desk. You can stay 
organized, on time, and up-to-date with daily tasks. Use your new handheld to do 
the following:
nCompose and securely send and receive business or personal e-mail wirelessly.
NOTESome companies restrict access to internal e-mail accounts when using 
a handheld. Check your company for their policy on use of handhelds....

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nInsert SD or MultiMediaCard expansion cards to add more software or 
memory, or to back up your data.
nBeam information to another device that has an infrared (IR) port. 
Locating handheld components
Take a few moments to locate the front and back panel components of your 
handheld.
Locating front panel controls
Screen
Keyboard area
NavigatorPower button/
Backlight control Red and green indicator lightAntenna cap
Stylus IR port
Date
Book
Address 
Book
Wireless...

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IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data 
from other Palm OS
® handhelds, and to perform HotSync® 
operations. See“Using elements of the handheld interface” 
in Chapter 3 and see“Conducting IR HotSync operations” in 
Chapter 20 for more information.
Red and green 
indicator lightIndicates when you are within or out of range for wireless 
transmission. It also notifies you of incoming Date Book or 
World Clock alarms.
Antenna capHouses the...

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Using the indicator light
The indicator light at the top of the handheld blinks to indicate the following status 
levels:
Select buttonThe navigator center Select button enables you to select 
items. The Select button also has some special functions that 
are described in this handbook.
ScreenDisplays the applications and information stored in your 
handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
No lightMobile radio is off.
Green light flashes 
every five...

Locating handheld components
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Locating back panel components
Headset jackConnects the hands-free headset to your handheld, enabling 
you to make or receive telephone calls.
Service test pointFor use by Palm, Inc., authorized service personnel only.
Reset buttonUnder 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.
Expansion card slotAccepts SD or MultiMediaCard expansion cards, enabling 
you...

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Adding an expansion card
A tiny expansion card (sold separately) increases the variety of tasks you can do 
and the amount of space you have for storing software and data on your handheld.
To insert a card:
1.Insert the card in the direction shown by the icon.
2.Push the card in with your thumb. You feel the card lock and hear the system 
sound.
To  r e m o v e  a  c a r d :
1.Push lightly against the card with your thumb.
2.When the card is released, you hear the...

Using the backlight
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Using the backlight
The backlight makes it easy for you to see the information on your handheld. The 
backlight is on by default but can be turned off to extend battery life. You can 
turned on, off, or adjust the backlight in the following ways:
nTurn off the backlight and power automatically (after a period of inactivity) 
with the Auto-off feature. See“General preferences” in Chapter 21 for more 
information.
nTurn the backlight on or off by pressing the power button and holding...

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