Palmone Tungsten E Handheld Instructions

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CHAPTER 1
Setting Up Your Palm™ Tungsten™ E Handheld
Your new Palm™ Tungsten™ E handheld helps you stay organized and on time; 
keep track of contacts; enjoy audio, video, and gaming entertainment applications; 
and more. Note that to use some of your handheld’s features, you need to install 
software from the Software Installation CD-ROM that came with your handheld or 
download software from the Internet. Read this handbook and the software 
documentation that is installed in the Palm folder on your desktop computer from 
the CD-ROM (see “Step 3: Install software” later in this chapter) for details. 
System requirements
Palm™ Desktop software contains all of the applications you need to set up and 
operate your handheld. You must install this software on your desktop computer 
before you can use your handheld. 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 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
n60 megabytes (MB) available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better 
nCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing Palm Desktop software from the 
included CD-ROM; or, you can download Palm Desktop software from 
www.palm.com
nMouse
nOne available USB port  
						

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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 to 
10.2.6 (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 for installing Palm Desktop software from the 
included CD-ROM; or, you can download Palm Desktop software from 
www.palm.com
nMouse
nOne available USB port 
Upgrade information
If you already own a Palm OS® handheld, perform a HotSync® operation with 
your old handheld and Palm Desktop software. Then follow the setup instructions 
below.
Step 1: Charge your handheld
a.Connect the charging cable to a power source.
b.Connect your handheld to the cable for at least three hours for an initial charge.
c.After your handheld is charged, disconnect the handheld from the cable and 
follow the steps below.
NOTETo keep the battery fully charged, we recommend connecting your 
handheld to a cable that is connected to a power source whenever you are not 
using it.  
						

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Step 2: Set up your handheld
a.Press the power button to turn on your handheld.
If your handheld does 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 3: Install software
a.After setting up your handheld, insert the Software Installation CD-ROM into 
your computer ’s CD-ROM drive.
b.Windows: Follow the onscreen instructions, which guide you through installing 
Palm Desktop software.
Mac: Double-click the Software Installation 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 200 0/XP or Mac OS X.
Step 4: Connect the HotSync cable to the computer
a.Locate the USB icon and ports on your computer.
b.Plug the USB connector on the HotSync cable into a USB port on your computer.
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c.Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld.
d.Press the power button to turn on your handheld.
Step 5: Perform a HotSync operation
HotSync operations transfer information between your handheld and Palm 
Desktop software on your computer. This is called synchronizing your data. 
Performing HotSync operations ensures that you always have a backup copy of the 
information that you enter on your handheld. You can also use Palm Desktop 
software to enter information on your desktop computer, and then transfer the 
information to your handheld through a HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation:
1.Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld and your computer.
2.Turn on your handheld.
3.Tap the Star icon   to begin the HotSync operation.
See“HotSync problems” in Appendix B if you experience problems performing a 
HotSync operation. 
						

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Congratulations!
You’ve set up your handheld, installed Palm Desktop software, and performed 
your first HotSync operation. 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.  
						

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CHAPTER 2
Exploring Your Handheld
Your Palm™ Tungsten™ E 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 enter your schedule; maintain contact names, addresses, and phone 
numbers; prioritize and assign due dates for tasks; jot quick notes and create text 
memos; listen to MP3 music files; and much more.
To use some of your handheld’s features, you must install software from the 
CD-ROM that comes with your handheld. See “Additional software” later in this 
chapter for information.
Locating front panel controls
Screen
Input area
Application 
buttonsNavigator
Star icon 
						

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Locating top panel components
ScreenDisplays the applications and information stored on your 
handheld.
Star iconTap this icon to perform a HotSync® operation.
Input areaThe area where you write letters and numbers using the 
Graffiti
® 2 alphabet. See“Using Graffiti® 2 writing” in 
Chapter 3 to learn how to write Graffiti 2 characters. 
NavigatorEnables you to select and display records on your handheld 
screen. See “Using the navigator” later in this chapter for 
additional information, and look for tips throughout this 
handbook.
Application buttonsActivate the individual handheld applications that 
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Calendar, Contacts, 
Tasks, and Note Pad. See“Buttons Preferences” in 
Chapter 16 for details on reassigning these buttons to 
activate any application on your handheld.
Stylus Power button/ 
Keylock 
control
Headphone jack IR port Expansion card slot 
						

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Locating back panel components
Expansion card slotAccepts Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Input/Output 
(SDIO), or MultiMediaCard (MMC) expansion cards (sold 
separately). Expansion cards enable you to listen to MP3 
files, back up data, add more memory, add optional 
peripherals such as a camera, or use additional applications.
IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data 
from other infrared-enabled devices and to perform 
HotSync
® operations. See“Beaming data” in Chapter 3 and 
see“Conducting infrared HotSync operations” in 
Chapter 15 for more information.
Headphone jackEnables you to connect standard 3.5mm stereo headphones 
(sold separately) to your handheld.
StylusTo use the stylus, slide it out of the slot and hold it as you 
would a pen or pencil. 
Power button/
Keylock control Turns your handheld on or off and enables you to turn on the 
Keylock feature.
See“Keylock Preferences” in Chapter 16 for information on 
the Keylock feature.
Reset buttonResets your handheld. See“Resetting your handheld” in 
Appendix A for information about when and how to use the 
reset button.
SpeakerEnables you to listen to music, videos, alarms, and game and 
system sounds on your handheld. 
Speaker
Reset button 
						

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Locating bottom panel components
Adjusting brightness
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your 
handheld, you can adjust the brightness of the screen backlight. 
To adjust the brightness of the backlight:
1.Tap the Brightness icon   in the upper-right corner of the input area.
TIPYou can assign the full-screen pen stroke to access the brightness control. 
See“Pen Preferences” in Chapter 16 for details.
2.Press Up or Down on the navigator or drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
3.Ta p  D o n e .
Adding an expansion card
An 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. 
Your handheld is compatible with SD, SDIO, or MultiMediaCard expansion cards.
Power c o nn e cto rConnects your handheld to the power adapter, which in turn 
connects to the wall current. This enables you to recharge 
your handheld.
USB portConnects your handheld to the HotSync cable, which in turn 
connects to the USB port on your computer. This enables you 
to update the information between your handheld and your 
computer, using HotSync technology.
Power 
connector
USB port