Handspring Treo 270 User Guide

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Elements of the communicator interface
Menu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have 
a menu bar.
Command 
buttonsTap a button to perform a command. Command buttons appear in dialog boxes 
and at the bottom of application screens.
Check boxWhen a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If 
a check box is empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box is checked, 
tapping it removes the check mark.
Pick...

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Moving around the screen
You can move between entry fields, pick lists, check boxes, and other options by using the stylus, 
the scroll buttons, or the rocker switch.
To move around the screen do one of the following:
nTap an item with the stylus.
nPress the scroll buttons to scroll through the items on the screen.
nRoll the rocker switch up or down to scroll through the items on the screen.
Tip: To learn how to move around the screen using the Treo...

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The following procedures for setting the time and date give you an example of how to customize 
your communicator. You make changes to the time and date in General preferences.
To set the current time:
1. Tap the Set Time box.
 
 
2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.
3. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to change them.
4. Tap AM or PM.
Note: Your communicator can also display time based on a 24-hour clock. See page 180 
for details. 
5. Hold Option   and press...

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Using the headset
You can connect a headset for hands-free operation. Your Treo is compatible with the included 
headset and other headsets listed at www.handspring.com. If you need to use your phone while 
driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a headset. 
Note: Treo is not compatible with three-pin (also called three-pole) style headsets. You can 
determine whether a headset is a three-pin headset by counting the number of...

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To connect the HotSync cable:
1. Connect the travel charger cable to the short end of the Hotsync cable. Be sure to match the 
sides of the connectors labeled “UP.”
2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer, or connect the Serial 
HotSync cable to a Serial port on your computer.
3. Connect the long end of the HotSync cable to your communicator with the button facing up.
 
 
 
Note: If you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port or serial port on your...

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Using desktop software
When you use desktop software with HotSync technology, you can do any of the following:
nWork with your communicator applications on your computer. Most desktop software 
applications duplicate many of the applications on your communicator, so you can view, enter, 
and modify most of the data stored on your communicator.
nBack up and synchronize data between your communicator and your computer. 
Synchronization is a one-step...

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Using your communicator with Microsoft Outlook 
The software that comes with your Treo communicator includes everything you need to 
synchronize your communicator with Microsoft Outlook. If you already have Microsoft Outlook 
installed on your computer, the installation program prompts you to choose the Microsoft Outlook 
synchronization option.
Using your communicator with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Lotus Notes, you can 
use it...

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Chapter 2
Entering Data in Your Communicator
This chapter explains how to enter data into your Treo™ 270 communicator using each of the 
following methods:
nUsing the communicator keyboard
nUsing the onscreen keyboard
nUsing your computer keyboard
nImporting data
Using the communicator keyboard
The communicator keyboard is the primary method you’ll use to enter data into your 
communicator. Each letter key on the keyboard has three functions:
Normal: Types a lowercase letter.
Shift:...

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To type a single capital letter (Caps Shift):
1. Press Shift  :
When Caps Shift is active, an “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the Treo 
screen. If you accidentally activate Caps Shift, press Shift   twice to cancel it, or if you do 
nothing for five seconds, it reverts to lowercase.
2. Type the letter you want to capitalize.
To enter only capital letters (Caps Lock):
1. Press Shift   twice.
When Caps Lock is active, an underlined “up...