Palm Zire Handheld Instructions Manual

HotSync problems
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My handheld appears to freeze 
when I place it near my 
computer.Move your handheld away from the computer ’s infrared port.
When I tap the Favorite icon, 
nothing happens on the 
Palm Desktop software, and my 
handheld times out.
nMake a copy of your Palm folder. Uninstall, then reinstall 
Palm Desktop software.
nTurn on your handheld and tap the Home icon  . Tap the 
HotSync icon, then tap Local. 
When I perform a HotSync 
operation, my information does 
not transfer to Palm...

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions
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Beaming problems
Password problems
Problem Solution
I cannot beam data to another 
device with an IR port.nIf you are beaming to another Palm handheld, confirm 
that your handheld and the other Palm OS handheld are 
between ten centimeters (approximately 4) and one 
meter (approximately 39) apart, and that the path 
between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles. Beaming 
distance to other devices with an IR port may be different.
nMove your handheld closer to...

Technical support
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Technical support
If, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot 
solve your problem, contact your regional technical support office by e-mail, 
phone, or fax. 
Before requesting support, please experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate the 
problem. When you do contact support, please be ready to provide the following 
information:
nThe version of the operating system you are using: Palm OS 4.1
nThe actual error message or state you are...

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions
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APPENDIX C
Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts
The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require 
non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use 
and requirements of such characters in a custom login script.
Use of ^char
You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters. If you send 
^char, and the ASCII value of char is between @ and _, then the character is 
automatically translated to a single-byte value between 0...

Appendix C Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts
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Literal characters
The backslash (  ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal 
character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with 
that character. 
Examples:
n\^Includes a caret as part of the string
n\

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Product Regulatory and Safety Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to...

Product Regulatory and Safety Information
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Canadian ICES-003 Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing 
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel 
brouilleur du Canada.
CE Compliance Statement
This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC 
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended.
Battery Warning
Do not mutilate, puncture, or...

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Index
A
ABA (Address Book archive file) 34
Accented characters
Graffiti writing 29
onscreen keyboard 23
Add-on applications 57–61
Address Book
*If Found Call* entry 65
adding custom fields 68
archive files (.aba) 34
business card for beaming 32
categorizing records 47
conduit for synchronizing 125
creating records 43, 64–65
deleting records 45
displaying category 67
displaying data in the Address list 66
e-mail addresses 66
finding records 51–52
fonts 55
menus 67
notes for records 54–55
opening 63...

Index
190
Beaming
information 32–34
location of IR port 12
pen stroke to activate 145
problems with 182
Bold font for text 55
Business card for beaming 32
Buttons preferences 144
C
Cable
connecting to computer 12
viewing data when connected 149
for local HotSync operations 139
Calculator
buttons explained 69–70
memory 70
opening 69
overview 69
recent calculations 69, 70
Calibration 15, 147, 176
Call Waiting, disabling 137, 154
Calling card, using in phone settings 155
Capital letters (Graffiti writing)...