Palm Zire 71 Handheld Instructions Manual

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About This Book
Congratulations on your purchase of a Palm™ Zire™ 71 handheld. This handbook 
is designed to quickly familiarize you with your handheld. It describes all you 
need to know about how to use your handheld and the applications that come with 
it. It guides you through:
nLocating all the parts of your handheld
nViewing and entering data
nTaking and viewing photos
nWorking with expansion cards
nUsing your handheld with your computer
nPersonalizing your handheld with your own preference...

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CHAPTER 1
Setting Up Your Palm™ Zire™ 71 Handheld
Your new Palm™ Zire™ 71 handheld enables you to do the following:
nAccess your data and view or look up information with one hand, using the 
5-way navigator.
nCapture pictures while you’re on the go, with the built-in digital camera.
nView clear, sharp, colorful images and videos on the high-resolution screen.
nListen to MP3 files (expansion card required; sold separately).
nShare data, make backups, and extend storage capacity with optional expansion...

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System requirements
To install and operate Palm™ Desktop software, your computer system must meet 
the requirements described in this section.
Minimum requirements: Windows computers
The minimum requirements for Windows computers are as follows:
nA Pentium-class PC running one of the following operating systems:
– Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and SP6 or later (requires a serial cradle/cable 
sold separately, and administrator rights to install Palm...

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Minimum requirements: Mac computers
The minimum requirements for Mac computers are as follows:
nMac computer or compatible with a PowerPC processor
nMac OS 9.1 or later with 12MB available memory or Mac OS X, version 10.1.2 or 
later (Mac OS X requires administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software)
n25MB available hard disk space
nMonitor that supports screen resolution of 800 x 600 or better
nCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software 
from...

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Upgrade information
If you already own a Palm OS® handheld, go to the web site
www.palm.com/support/zire71 for upgrade instructions.
Step 1: Connect the HotSync® cradle/cable to the computer
a.Locate the USB icon and ports on your computer. 
b.Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer.
c.Connect the power adapter cable to the back of the cradle/cable. 
NOTEOn some cradles/cables, the power adapter cable may plug into a tail 
on the back of...

Step 3: Set up your handheld
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Step 3: Set up your handheld
a.Press the power button to turn on your handheld.
If your handheld did not turn on, see“Operating problems” in Appendix B.
b.Slide the stylus out of the storage slot.
c.Hold the stylus as 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...

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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.
Mac: 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...

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CHAPTER 2
Exploring Your Handheld
Your Palm™ Zire™ 71 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:
nEnter your schedule in Date Book.
nKeep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in Address Book.
nTake photos with the built-in digital camera and view them in Palm™ Photos.
nJot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad.
nPrioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do...

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Locating handheld components
Take a few moments to learn how to access and locate the components of your 
handheld.
Opening the camera
When the camera is open, you can access additional controls on the front and back 
panels.
To open the camera:
nSlide the bottom portion of your handheld upward to reveal the camera shutter 
button on the inside of the back panel.
To close the camera:
nSlide the top portion of your handheld downward until the front and back 
panel are...