Palm Tungsten W PDA Phone Instructions

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4.Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK.
5.Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld.
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts 
you to assign a username to the handheld.
To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation on a Mac computer:
1.Connect the new handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable.
2.Press the HotSync button   on the cradle/cable.
3.Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK to transfer all 
the profile data to the handheld.
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts 
you to assign a username to the handheld. 
						

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CHAPTER 21
Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your 
handheld, including the following:
ButtonsReassign different applications to the buttons on the front panel 
of your handheld, and the HotSync
® button on the cradle.
ConnectionConfigure cradle, modem, and infrared communication 
settings.
Date and Time Set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving switch.
DigitizerCalibrate the screen on your handheld.
FormatsSet the country default and the formats for dates, times, 
calendar, and numbers.
GeneralSet these features: auto shutoff interval, Stay on in cradle, 
sounds, vibrator, indicator light, and Beam Receive.
KeyboardConfigure your keyboard functions.
MobileThe Mobile Panel allows you to configure many of the wireless 
settings for the applications sharing configuration settings. 
NetworkConfigure your handheld for use with a network.
OwnerAssign your name, phone number, and other owner 
information to your handheld.
SecuritySet the security features for your handheld. 
ShortCutsDefine a list of abbreviations. 
						

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Viewing Preferences
To open the Preferences screens:
1.Press Home  . 
2.Tap the Preferences icon  . 
3.Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4.Select the Preferences screen you want to view.
Buttons preferences
The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with 
the buttons on the front of the handheld. 
Any changes you make in the Buttons Preferences screen become effective 
immediately; you do not have to change to a different screen or application.
If you assign a different application to a button, you can still access the original 
application using the Applications Launcher. 
To change the Buttons preferences:
1.Tap the pick list next to the button you want to reassign.
2.Select the application that you want to assign to the button.
Tap arrow to 
show pick list
Tap Default to restore all of the 
buttons to their factory settings 
						

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Connection preferences
IMPORTANTThe connections preferences may have been set by your wireless 
service provider. Check with your provider before changing the preset settings.
The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings used to 
connect your handheld to other devices. The screen displays a list of available 
configurations that are ready to be further defined; the list varies depending on the 
kind of software you’ve added to your handheld.
You can also create custom configurations, which include the following:
PC via Cradle/Cable: A local HotSync connection; the direct 
connection between your handheld and your desktop computer. 
Your handheld is connected by its universal connector to the 
cradle, and the cradle is attached by its cable to a USB port of 
your desktop computer. (If you are using the optional serial 
cradle, the cradle attaches by its cable to a serial [COM] port of 
your computer.)
Modem via Universal Connector: A cable connection between 
your handheld’s universal connector and a modem for dialing in 
to a modem that is part of your computer or laptop. 
PC via Infrared: A connection between the IR port of your 
handheld and the infrared device of your computer or laptop.
Modem via Infrared: A connection between the IR port of your 
handheld and a modem. The modem can be attached to or 
within a mobile phone or some other device containing an IR 
port. (Some IR phones contain modems.) 
						

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Creating and editing GPRS connections
IMPORTANTYour wireless service provider may have set your GPRS connection 
settings. Different settings may affect your service. Contact your wireless service 
provider before using different settings.
To add or edit a GPRS connection:
1.Do one of the following:
– To add: Tap New.
– To edit: Tap the GPRS connection and tap Edit.
2.Do one of the following:
– To add: Enter name and tap Details.
– To edit: Tap Details.
Tap Details 
Enter name if new connection 
						

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3.Adjust settings.
Access Point 
NameOpens a dialog box that allows you to change the address on the 
GPRS network in which data is routed through to outside 
networks–for example, a specific gateway to the Internet or a 
specific WAP gateway.
Quality of 
ServiceOpens up a dialog box that allows you to choose between using 
the network default settings for quality service or customizing 
individual settings. 
NOTEThe quality of service settings are only a request made to 
the network. The network may or may not grant the level of quality 
requested, depending on current network conditions and services 
provided on an individual basis.
Header 
CompressionSets whether the GPRS data headers are compressed or not. 
Compressing before transmission aids in increasing 
transmission speed.
Data 
CompressionSets whether transmitted data is compressed or not compressed. 
Compressing data aids in increasing transmission speed. 
						

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4.Tap the box under Quality of Service and adjust settings.
5.Press Function   + Enter , twice or tap OK twice.
Network 
DefaultSets the quality to what the GPRS network currently is 
providing. 
CustomAllows you to adjust the individual quality settings.
PrecedenceChanges the requested priority that your data receives in times 
of network congestion. A higher priority results in privileged 
handling of your data by the network.
DelaySets the requested maximum time it takes for your data to travel 
through the network. Best Effort sets all data to be handled in a 
first in, first out manner.
ReliabilitySets the requested level of acceptable data loss and timeliness of 
data delivery that the network provides for data from the 
device. 
nClass 1 is for non-time, error-sensitive applications that 
cannot cope with data loss.
nClass 2 is for non-time, error-sensitive applications that can 
cope with infrequent data loss.
nClass 3 is for non-time, error-sensitive applications that can 
cope with data loss and some interruption.
nClass 4 is for time and error-sensitive applications that can 
cope with data loss.
nClass 5 is for time, non-error-sensitive applications that can 
cope with data loss. 
Pe akSets the maximum rate of data sent through the network per 
second.
MeanSets the requested maximum rate of data sent through the 
network averaged over all of the data transmitted. 
						

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Creating and editing GSM connections
IMPORTANTYour wireless service provider may have set your GSM connection 
settings. Changing the settings may affect your service. Contact your wireless service 
provider before making changes to the settings.
To create or edit a GSM connection:
1.Do one of the following:
– To add: Tap New.
– To edit: Tap the GSM connection and tap Edit.
2.Do one of the following:
– To add: Enter name and tap Details.
– To edit: Tap Details.
Tap Details 
Enter name if new connection
Tap pick list and select GSM 
						

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3.Tap the pick lists, select the settings, and then tap OK.
4.Press Function   + Enter , or tap OK.
IR to PC connection
The following example shows you how to edit the IR to PC/Handheld connection 
to adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit other connections or 
settings or create a custom connection. You can use the IR to PC/Handheld 
connection to perform a remote IR HotSync operation. To accomplish the HotSync 
operation, your handheld sends data through its IR port to an IR port in your 
desktop computer, to synchronize with your Desktop application. 
To edit the IR to PC/Handheld connection:
1.Tap the IR to PC/Handheld connection and tap Edit.
2.Ta p  D e t a i l s .
SpeedSets the modem rate and protocol used for the connection. 
Autobauding automatically negotiates the best modem rate and 
protocol at the beginning of the connection.
Connection 
ElementSets the connection as Transparent or Non-Transparent.