Palmone VII Wireless Handheld Instructions Manual

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ShortCuts preferences
The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations 
for entering text with Graffiti strokes. This section describes how to 
create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See “Graffiti ShortCuts” in Chapter 
2 for more information on the use of ShortCuts. 
Creating a ShortCut
You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All 
ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences 
screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your handheld 
applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform 
a HotSync operation.
To create a ShortCut:
1. Tap New.
2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to 
activate the ShortCut.
3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to 
appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
Tip:You may want to add a space (space character) after the 
last word in your ShortCut text. This way, a space 
automatically follows the ShortCut text.
4. Tap OK.
Tip:To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the 
ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the 
ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that 
you are in ShortCut mode.
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Editing a ShortCut
After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.
To edit a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Make the changes you want and tap OK.
Deleting a ShortCut
If you don’t need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the ShortCut list.
To delete a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete.
3. Tap Yes.
Wireless preferences
The Wireless Preferences screen enables you to do the following:
nView your address on the Palm.Net network, which you create 
when you activate the service.
nChange the proxy server with which your handheld 
communicates.
nReceive a warning when a wireless transaction is about to transmit 
your identification or location.
Proxy
The IP address that appears by default in this screen is the address of 
the Palm.Net proxy server. You do not need to identify a different 
proxy server unless your organization has its own proxy server and 
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To change the IP address of your proxy server:
1. Tap the Proxy field.
2. Tap the dot to the right of the first section of the Proxy field, and 
then enter the first section of the IP address. 
Note:Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.
3. Repeat step 2 for the second, third, and last sections of the IP 
address.
4. Tap OK.
Tip:To restore the initial IP address of the proxy server, tap 
Default.
Sending ID or location information
When you submit a query to some web clipping applications, they 
automatically elicit the following information from your handheld:
nThe number that uniquely identifies your handheld 
nYour approximate location, reported as the ZIP code of the area 
where you are currently located
Having such information enables the web clipping application to offer 
you better service and more accurate information in its clippings. 
If, however, you do not want to send this information over the 
airwaves, you can receive a warning whenever a web clipping 
application is about to send this information. The warning gives you 
a choice; you can continue the transaction or cancel the transaction 
before any information is sent.
To activate the warning about transmission of ID or location:
nSelect the check box next to Warn when sending ID or location 
information. A check mark should appear in the check box.
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Appendix A
Maintaining Your Handheld
This chapter provides information on the following:
nCaring for your handheld
nAbout the AAA batteries
nAutomatic recharging of the transmitter
nProper use of the antenna
nResetting your handheld
Caring for your handheld
Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide 
years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips 
when using your handheld:
nTake care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the 
screen clean. When working with your handheld, use the supplied 
stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-
sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp 
object on the surface of the handheld screen.
nYour handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to 
rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the 
circuitry through the front panel buttons. In general, treat your 
handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small 
electronic instrument.
nThe touch-sensitive screen of your handheld contains a glass 
element. Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any 
strong impact. Do not carry your handheld in your back pocket: if 
you sit on it, the glass may break.
nProtect your handheld from temperature extremes. Do not leave 
your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it 
away from heaters and other heat sources.
nDo not store or use your handheld in any location that is extremely 
dusty, damp, or wet.
nUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the 
handheld screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth 
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About the AAA batteries
Please note the following considerations when replacing the batteries 
in your handheld:
nUnder normal conditions, depending on your usage pattern, the 
AAA batteries of your handheld should provide weeks of use. You 
can conserve battery life by minimizing the use of the backlight 
feature, and changing the Auto-off setting that automatically turns 
the handheld off after a period of inactivity. See “General 
preferences” in Chapter 8 for more information.
nAs the batteries become low in the course of normal use, messages 
appear onscreen alerting you to the low battery condition. Replace 
the batteries as soon as you can after the first alert appears. 
Remember to perform a HotSync
® operation to back up your data 
before you replace the batteries. This helps prevent accidental data 
loss.
nWhen replacing the batteries, begin by turning your handheld off 
(so there is no screen display).
nWhen replacing the batteries, always use good quality batteries of 
the same type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Use only alkaline 
batteries with your handheld.
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 delays while you’re replacing the batteries, reinstall 
the original batteries and wait a few minutes for the backup power 
to recharge.
nIf the batteries drain to the point where you cannot turn on your 
handheld, there is enough residual power in the batteries to 
preserve your data safely only for a few days beyond that point. If 
your handheld does not turn on when you press the power button, 
you should replace the batteries immediately.
nIf you leave drained batteries in your handheld for an extended 
period of time, you can lose all of the stored data. If this happens, 
replace the batteries and use the reset button to reset your 
handheld. (See “Resetting your handheld” later in this chapter for 
details.) After you reset your handheld, perform a HotSync 
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Automatic recharging of the transmitter
The transmitter used by your handheld for web clipping and wireless 
Internet messaging contains a rechargeable storage battery. It is a 
NiCad (nickel-cadmium) battery.
When you first set up your handheld, the initial charging of the 
transmitter takes about 70 minutes. Like any storage battery, the 
transmitter must be recharged. How often recharging must happen 
depends on the frequency with which you use web clipping and 
wireless Internet messaging.
You don’t have to do anything to recharge the transmitter. Your 
handheld senses when the transmitter needs to be recharged and 
automatically recharges it from the AAA batteries. Your handheld 
also tries to schedule the recharging of the transmitter at a time when 
you typically don’t use the handheld. The handheld does not have to 
be turned on to recharge the transmitter.
To monitor the status of the transmitter:
1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the Diagnostics icon.
2. Tap Details.
3. Refer to the following fields for information on the transmitter:
Transmitter Charge: Indicates the voltage remaining in the trans-
mitter. A number above 5 indicates that the transmitter has ad-
equate power.
Scheduled Charge: Can show one of the five following states:
“Not Scheduled” indicates that your transmitter has adequate 
power.
“Today” or “Tomorrow” and a time indicate that your trans-
mitter needs to be recharged, and your handheld has scheduled 
recharging to occur either today or tomorrow at the indicated 
time.
“Charging” indicates that your handheld is currently recharg-
ing the transmitter.
“Charging Suspended” indicates that your handheld is unable 
to recharge the transmitter because of power demands by your 
handheld (typically, the backlight is in use). To resume recharg-
ing, turn off the backlight or simply turn off your unit. Recharg-
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“Insert new AAA batteries” indicates that the batteries in your 
handheld lack sufficient power to continue recharging the 
transmitter. Insert new batteries as soon as you can.
Charge Finish: Appears only when recharging has been scheduled 
or is under way. Displays the estimated time that recharging 
will end.
Recharging takes less time than the initial charging of the transmitter. 
While the transmitter is being recharged, you cannot use web clipping 
applications or the iMessenger
® application. You can, however, use all 
other applications.
Important:You yourself cannot replace the transmitter, even when it 
can no longer be recharged, because attempting to open 
the handheld voids the warranty. There are no parts 
inside your handheld that you can replace, so do not 
attempt to open it. See “Palm.Net™ Service Agreement 
and Other Product Information” for details.
For information on returning the handheld to Palm, Inc., visit the web 
site 
http://www.palm.net
The RBRC Battery Recycling Seal is on the NiCad battery inside your 
handheld, which indicates that Palm, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an 
industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their 
useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The 
RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used NiCad 
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some 
areas. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on NiCad battery 
recycling in your area. Palm, Inc.’s involvement in this program is part of our 
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural 
resources.
If you ever dispose of your handheld, please dispose of it without 
damaging the environment. Either return your handheld to Palm, Inc., 
or take it to your nearest environmental recycling center.  
						

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Proper use of the antenna
The antenna of your handheld is designed to be durable and can easily 
withstand years of normal use. It is a movable part, however, so it’s 
important to handle it with care. Keep these points in mind as you use 
the antenna:
nDo not lift or drag your handheld by the raised antenna.
nDo not bend the antenna.
nWhen you raise the antenna, you feel three clicks at its three 
positions: 90
°, 135°, and 180°. We recommend that you transmit or 
receive data only after you raise the antenna at least to 90
°.
nWhenever you’re not using an application that performs wireless 
transactions, keep the antenna fully lowered.
nBefore 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 at 
times when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or airline 
regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones. You can, of course, 
use all other applications of your handheld in accordance with 
airline regulations for electronic devices.
If the antenna is damaged, you can remove it and replace it with 
another antenna. For information on ordering a new antenna, visit the 
web site 
http://www.palm.net.
Important:Do not remove the antenna until you have a new antenna 
ready to install. Using the wireless features without an 
antenna can damage your handheld.
To remove the antenna:
1. Perform a HotSync operation, and then turn off your handheld.
2. Remove the AAA batteries.
Important:When you remove the batteries, the built-in backup 
power of your handheld maintains memory data. If you 
encounter any difficulties or delays while you’re 
replacing the antenna, however, we recommend that you 
reinstall the batteries and wait a few minutes for the 
backup power to recharge. Then start the replacement 
process again.
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To be sure the antenna is raised to 180°, place the handheld face 
down on a flat surface and flatten the antenna against the sur-
face.
4. Grasp the antenna close to the pivot point with your thumb and 
index finger.
5. Using your thumb, firmly push the antenna out of the pivot point.
Note:After you remove the antenna, be careful not to change 
the alignment of the pivot point.
To insert the new antenna:
1. Holding the antenna in the 180° position, insert the contact pin into 
the center hole of the pivot point.
2. Align the transverse pin with the opening for it in the pivot point. 
Push the antenna the rest of the way into the pivot point until you 
feel the antenna snap into place.
3. Lower the antenna.
4. Put the AAA batteries back in.
5. If necessary, perform a HotSync operation to restore your data.
Contact pin
Pivot point
Transverse pin