Palm i700 - Manuals

2 Before you begin: tips for successful installation ■ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from www.palm.com .) ■ Mouse ■ One available USB port or serial port (serial cradle/cable sold separately) M ini mum re qu ir eme nt s: Ma c c omp ut er s ■ Mac computer or com...

3 Step 1: Connect the HotSync ® cradle ■ (If upgrading) Before you install new software, perform a HotSync ® operation using your old handheld and cradle. This ensures all data on your handheld is synchronized to your desktop computer. ■ For successful operation of your Palm i700 series handheld, yo...

4 Step 3: Set up your handheld Step 3: Set up your handheld Step 4: Install software Step 5: Perform a HotSync ® operation The Setup screen appears when you press the power button. Just follow the onscreen directions. You must install the i705 Palm™ Desktop software to use this product. Insert the P...

5 Step 6: Establish wireless service NOTE If you are using a serial cradle, remember to change the HotSync Manager settings. Click the HotSync icon on the Windows system tray, and then select Local Serial. Mac computers: In some cases, you might see a dialog box asking for your MyPalm™ Username and ...

6 Step 7: Activate your handheld Step 7: Activate your handheld IMPORTANT Perform a HotSync operation when prompted to complete activation. NOTE In some cases, you might see a dialog box asking for your MyPalm Username and Password before you have completed installation. Choose Cancel to dismiss the...

7 Step 9: Install Palm™ MultiMail ® Deluxe Desktop Link a HotSync operation. If a newer version of the MyPalm mobile portal is found, it replaces the current version on your handheld during the HotSync operation. Step 9: Install Palm ™ MultiMail ® Deluxe Desktop Link Palm™ MultiMail ® Deluxe Desktop...

9 Front panel of the Palm™ i700 series handheld Front panel of the Palm™ i700 series handheld Application buttons Scroll buttons Press the top button to scroll up and the bottom button to scroll down. Graffiti ® writing area Graffiti writing is a simple method of writing letters, numbers, and symbol...

10 Back panel of the Palm™ i70 0 series handheld Back panel of the Palm™ i700 series handheld Expansion card A tiny expansion card (sold separately) increases the variety of tasks you can do and the amount of space you have to store software and data on your handheld. Stylus The tool for everything ...

12 Using the indicator light Using the indicator light The indicator light at the top of the handheld blinks to indicate the following status levels: No light Radio is off. Green light flashes every 5 seconds Radio is on and transmitter is within range. Red light flashes every 5 seconds Radio is on,...

13 Graffiti ® writing area and surrounding icons Graffiti ® writing area and surrounding icons Tap Contrast to improve screen contrast using slider. Tap Clock to see the time, set an alarm, change the time and date. When writing Graffiti characters , write letters on the left, numbers on the right. ...

14 Graffiti ® writing area and surrounding icons G r aff it i w rit ing The best way to learn is to practice. To take the Graffiti tutorial on your handheld, tap the Graffiti icon in the Applications Launcher. B as ic G ra ffi ti cha ra ct ers ( th ere a re ma ny mor e) Ti ps ■ Characters do not sho...

15 Beaming information ■ You can write Graffiti characters in the Graffiti writing area even when a keyboard is displayed. This makes it easy to switch between Graffiti writing and keyboard entry. Beaming infor mation The IR (infrared) port on your handheld can beam information to another Palm OS ha...

16 Beaming information For best results, handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) and 1 meter (about 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. To beam : 1. Display what you want to beam onscreen. 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. In the menu that ...

17 Palm™ Desktop software Palm™ Desktop software Here are four important reasons why you should use Palm™ Desktop software: Synchronize to keep your data safe. Develop the habit of performing frequent HotSync ® operations. Then, should anything happen to your handheld, you have a copy of your data i...

18 Applications on your handheld Download Palm applications from the web to the Palm\Add-on folder on your computer. Then: Windows computers. Click the Install Tool icon. Mac computers. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. On either platform, add the application to the Install Tool ...

20 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions If you encounter a problem, try the following: ■ The suggestions included in this section. ■ The suggestions in the “Frequently Asked Questions” appendix of the electronic Handbook, accessible from Palm Desktop software. ■ The Support pages at...

21 Frequently asked questions If your problem persists, contact Technical Support. For US and International telephone numbers, see www.palm.com. Third-party applications. There are thousands of third-party applications available for Palm OS ® handhelds. For questions and support, please contact the ...

22 Frequently asked questions the Palm Powered™ logo to appear, and then release the power button. If you want to continue and erase all your data, press the Up scroll button. IMPORTANT With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never perform a hard reset unless a...

23 Frequently asked questions Tro ub les ho ot ing H o tSy nc com mun ica ti on pr ob le ms Ch eck your conn ections: 1. Check the contact points on your handheld and on the HotSync cradle and make sure they are clean and free from obstruction. 2. Make sure that your handheld is seated firmly in the...

24 Frequently asked questions 7. Click OK and perform a HotSync operation. If you are still experiencing problems, complete steps 8 and 9. 8. Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and choose Exit. 9. Restart HotSync Manager by selecting Start, Programs, Palm Desktop, and then HotSync Manager. NOTE I...

25 Frequently asked questions Ch eck the Hot Sync log: 1. Open the HotSync log. Windows computers. Click the HotSync icon on the Windows system tray and select View Log from the menu. Mac computers. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the HotSync menu. 2. Ens...

26 Frequently asked questions signal strength using the Signal Strength bar graph while you try the following solutions: – Move away from your original location, five to ten feet in any direction. – Turn radio off and then on. – If you’re in a tall building or anywhere indoors, stand near a window, ...

27 Index A Accessories, attaching 10Activation 6Activation key 5Address Book 19Adobe Acrobat Reader for electronic Handbook 18 Agenda view in Date Book 19 Alphabet Graffiti writing 14onscreen keyboard 13 Applications accessing different wireless 26Address Book 19beaming 15Date Book 19expansion card ...