Palmone VII Wireless Handheld Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction to Your 
Palm VII
™ Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your 
Palm VII™ handheld, how to set up your handheld and charge the 
transmitter, how to use your handheld for the first time, and how to 
use HotSync
® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ 
Desktop organizer software. This chapter also introduces the 
Palm.Net™ wireless communication service and the wireless features 
of the Palm VII handheld.
Getting to know your...

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To make sure you don’t lose any important information, you can 
synchronize your data with Palm Desktop software on your computer 
so you always have a backup copy. You can set different security 
levels for your handheld so unauthorized eyes cannot view your data.
When you are out of the office, track your expenses for your expense 
reports; then transfer the data to your computer to print it out. You can 
write, edit, and view your e-mail, and then...

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Palm VII components
Locating front panel controls
IR port
Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and 
receive data from other Palm OS® handhelds, and to 
perform HotSync operations. See “Beaming 
information” in Chapter 6 and “IR HotSync 
operations” in Chapter 7 for more information.
Screen
Displays the applications and information stored in 
your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to 
the stylus.
Power 
button/
Backlight 
controlTurns your handheld on or off and...

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Antenna
Gives you access to the Palm.Net service. See Chapter 
5 for more information. See “Buttons preferences” in 
Chapter 8 to learn how to open a specific application 
when you raise the antenna. 
Whenever you use the wireless features of your 
handheld, please observe the guidelines or 
prohibitions on the use of wireless devices in your 
current location. For example, when you are on an 
airplane, do not raise the antenna or use the wireless 
features...

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Locating back panel components
Stylus
Slides in and out of the slot in the back panel of the 
handheld. To use the stylus, remove it from the slot 
and hold it as you would a pen or pencil. Unscrew 
the top of the stylus to access the reset tool.
Battery door
Covers the AAA batteries that power your 
handheld and charge the transmitter. See 
“Installing the batteries” later in this chapter for 
information on removing the battery door and 
installing batteries.
Contrast 
controlAdjusts...

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Important:Your handheld requires a dedicated port. It cannot share 
a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are 
unsure about the location of the serial port on your 
computer, refer to your computer’s documentation. Serial (COM) 
port doorProtects the serial port that fits into the connector 
of the handheld cradle. The door ensures that the 
connection surface of the serial port remains clean 
and clear of debris.
Note:When your handheld is...

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Installing the batteries
To use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. 
The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of your handheld.
To install the batteries:
1. Press the tab on the battery door and lift the battery door away 
from your handheld.
2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your 
handheld into the battery compartment.
Note:A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment 
shows the orientation of the positive (+) and...

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When you replace the AAA batteries, keep these points in mind:
nBefore you replace the batteries, perform a HotSync operation so 
that you have a backup copy of all your data on your computer.
nWhen you remove the old batteries, the built-in backup power of 
your handheld maintains memory data. Whenever you remove 
the batteries, replace them immediately. We recommend replacing 
batteries within a period of one minute. If you encounter any 
difficulties or...

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To upgrade:
1. Read the Getting Started guide for an overview of the complete 
installation process.
2. Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop 
software. This ensures that the latest information from your 
handheld is on your desktop computer.
3. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that 
stores Palm Desktop software, copy the folder and all its contents, 
rename it (for example, Palm Backup), and store the copy outside 
the Palm Desktop...

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Each handheld must have a unique name
After you finish the upgrade process described above, you have two 
handhelds with the same name. This is an undesirable situation. Each 
handheld must have a unique name in order to prevent unexpected 
results during HotSync operations and other complications.
We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld. 
See “Performing a hard reset” in Appendix A for details.
A hard reset not only erases...