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 settings
After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your handheld, you can 
use the rest of this handbook as a reference guide for less common tasks, for 
maintenance of your handheld, and for any problems that might arise as you 
operate your handheld. 
						

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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 
cards (expansion slot included; expansion cards sold separately).
nStay organized and on time by keeping your appointments, contact 
information, and to-do items in one place.
nQuickly jot notes or memos on the fly.
nSend, receive, and compose e-mail and SMS messages.
To use the e-mail, SMS, audio, and video features, you must install the software 
from the Software Essentials CD-ROM onto your handheld. To use the e-mail and 
SMS features, you must also be able to connect your handheld to a mobile phone. 
See “E-mail requirements” later in this chapter for details.
NOTEYou may need to download software from the Internet while installing some 
applications from the Software Essentials CD-ROM. 
						

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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 Desktop software)
–Windows 98
–Windows ME
– Windows 2000 Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm Desktop 
software)
– Windows XP Home or Pro (requires administrator rights to install Palm 
Desktop software)
nInternet Explorer 4.01 with SP2 or later
n50 megabytes (MB) available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better 
nCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software 
from 
www.palm.com)
nMouse
nOne available USB port or serial port (serial cradle/cable sold separately) 
						

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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 
www.palm.com)
nMouse
nOne available USB port or serial port (serial cradle/cable sold separately and 
compatible with Mac OS 9 only)
Audio and video requirements
To use the audio application included on the Software Essentials CD-ROM, you 
must also have an expansion card (sold separately).
The video application included on the Software Essentials CD-ROM does not 
require additional accessories. You can store video clips directly on your handheld 
or on an expansion card based on the space available.
NOTEYou may need to download software from the Internet while installing some 
applications from the Software Essentials CD-ROM.
E-mail requirements
You can use a cradle/cable or infrared communication and the e-mail application 
included on the Software Essentials CD-ROM to synchronize your messages with 
your computer.
To use the e-mail application for optional remote access, you must have an Internet 
service provider (ISP) account and any one of the following:
nAn IR-enabled mobile phone
nA mobile phone with a cable that connects to your handheld
nA modem accessory for your handheld 
SMS requirements
To use the Telephony/SMS application, you must have any one of the following:
nAn IR-enabled GSM mobile phone
nA GSM mobile phone with a cable that connects to your handheld 
						

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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 the USB connector instead of the back of the cradle/cable.
d.Plug the adapter into a working electric outlet. 
Windows NT users cannot use a USB cradle/cable and port. You must use a 
cradle/cable with a serial port connection (sold separately). 
Step 2: Charge your handheld
a.Connect your handheld to the cradle/cable for at least two hours for an initial 
charge. 
b.After it is charged, remove the handheld from the cradle/cable by gently tilting 
it forward and then lifting it from the cradle/cable.
Once your handheld is set up and in daily use it requires about 15 to 30 minutes of 
charge time per day, depending on usage. To keep the battery fully charged, we 
recommend placing your handheld in a cradle/cable that is connected to a power 
source whenever you are not using it. 
USB port
USB connector
USB icon 
						

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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 Desktop software and entering your handheld business card information.
Mac: Double-click the Palm Desktop CD 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/20 00/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.
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 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, and performed 
your first HotSync operation. If you’re using a Windows computer, you also 
created your handheld business card and registered your handheld. For 
comprehensive information about using your handheld, continue reading this 
electronic handbook. 
For more information about using Palm Desktop software, see the following: 
nThe online Help for Palm Desktop software. To access the online Help, go to the 
Help menu in Palm Desktop software.
nMac: 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.  
						

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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 List.
nCreate and view text memos in Memo Pad.
nTrack your expenses and create expense reports in Expense.
nSet alarms from World Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad to keep yourself on 
schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes.
nSynchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows or Mac 
computer so you always have a backup copy.
nInsert an SD or a MultiMediaCard expansion card to add more software or 
memory or to back up your data, or insert an SDIO expansion card.
nShare information with other devices that have an infrared (IR) port. 
When you install the software from the Software Essentials CD-ROM that comes 
with your handheld, you can use your handheld for entertainment applications, to 
access productivity tools, and to stay in touch with SMS and e-mail messages. 
NOTEYou may need to download software from the Internet while installing some 
applications from the Software Essentials CD-ROM.
This additional software enables you to use your handheld to do the following:
nListen to MP3 audio files in the audio application (expansion card required, sold 
separately).
nView video clips in Kinoma.
nPlay a game in Solitaire.
nRead eBooks in Palm™ Reader.
nCompose, send, and receive e-mail in the VersaMail™ application. See“E-mail 
requirements” in Chapter 1 for system requirements.
nCompose, send, and receive SMS messages in the SMS application when you 
connect your handheld with a GSM mobile phone (sold separately).  
						

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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 in alignment at the top and bottom.