Palm Handheld Quick Start Guide

							Favorite icon
Power button
Power adapter
Palm™ 
Desktop
software CD-ROM
*  Problems? If the HotSync process did not work,  
 see Troubleshooting on the other side of this   
 document.
HotSync process Palm Zire handheldUSB HotSync
® cable
a. Plug the power adapter into your Zire handheld and into an outlet.
b. Charge for three hours.a. Unplug the adapter.
b. Press the power button.*
c. Remove the stylus. 
d. Follow Setup instructions on the screen.
e. Tap firmly the center of at least 3 targets.
f. Complete Basic Skills.
*  Problems? See Troubleshooting on the    
 other side of this document.
Stylus
Power button Center
a. Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld.
b. Connect the cable to a USB port on your computer.Enter appointments and addresses using Palm Desktop software. Then transfer 
the information to your handheld using the HotSync process. It’s the fastest way 
to enter lots of your information.
a. Put the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Mac:
a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon  
 in the Palm folder.
b. Create or select a username to    
 identify your information.
c. Select Event from the Create menu. 
d. Enter the appointment, and then click  
 OK to save it.
*  Problems? If the HotSync process did not    
 work, see Troubleshooting on the other side  
 of this document.
What is a HotSync process?
The HotSync process synchronizes information on your handheld and in Palm 
Desktop software, so that information you enter in one appears in both places.
a. Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld and  
 computer (see step 3).
b. Press the power button to turn on the handheld.
c. Tap the Favorite icon         to start the HotSync    
 process.
Install Palm Desktop Software on your computer
Enter and synchronize your information
Charge
Transfer your appointment to
your handheldSet up
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3
USB
Here’s what you’ll do:
 Charge and set up your Palm™ Zire™  
 handheld.
 Install Palm
™ Desktop software.
 Learn to use your handheld.
Already use a Palm™ handheld?
 Complete steps 1 and 2.
 Open your web browser. Go to    
 www.palm.com/support/zire.
 Click the link leading to upgrading  
 information.
Windows:
b. Follow the installation instructions  
 that appear on your computer    
 screen.*Mac:
b. Double-click the Palm Desktop  
 Installer icon.*
ABC
Date Book123
a. Press the Date Book button.
b. Tap New.c. Tap to set the time. Tap OK.
d. Tap        to display the onscreen  
 keyboard. Tap the keyboard to type.
e. Repeat the HotSync process
 (see step 6).
New
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Contents
ConnectInstall Palm Desktop software
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Now schedule an appointment
on your handheld
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Try it! Schedule an appointment
Start Here
Windows:
a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon  
 on your computer desktop.
b. Click New Event in the lower-left   
 corner.
c. Enter the appointment, and then click  
 OK to save it.
Date Book
(Press to turn on
handheld and open
Date Book.)
Scroll Up/Scroll DownAddress Book
(Press to turn on
handheld and open
Address Book.)FindFavorite
(Tap to perform the
HotSync process.)Stylus USB port
(for HotSync cable)
IR (infrared) port
Power adapter
connection
Home
(Tap to go to
Applications
Launcher.)
Menu
Power button
(Press to turn
handheld
on/off.) 
						

							Your handheld does not turn on when you press the power button.
Try the following:
Did you charge your handheld? Make sure the power adapter is plugged securely 
into a working electric outlet and is firmly connected to the handheld. Charge the 
handheld for another full three hours.
If this doesn’t work, try the following:
  Press the Date Book or Address Book button to ensure your handheld is turned on.
  Tap the Contrast icon      . When the Contrast dialog box appears, adjust the    
  contrast by holding down the Up scroll button for a few seconds. If this doesn’t  
  work, hold the Down scroll button for a few seconds.
  Perform a soft reset: Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object    
  without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back  
  panel of your handheld.
Read the Handbook
The Handbook opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you do not 
have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.
Windows: In Palm Desktop software,
click Help in the menu bar. Then select
the menu item for the handbook.
Mac: Open the Palm folder, and then
open the Documentation folder.
Double-click Handbook.pdf.
Reset button
HotSync process does not begin after tapping the Favorite icon.
Make sure your handheld is on, and then try the following:
1. Tap the Home icon       .
2. Locate and tap the HotSync icon        .
3. In the HotSync application, make sure of the following:
  –  Your username (established when you installed Palm Desktop software) is in  
   the upper-right corner.
  –  Local is highlighted. If it isn’t highlighted, tap Local.
  –  The word Cable appears. If Cable does not appear, tap whatever word is there, 
   and then tap Cable in the list that drops down.
Tap HotSync icon Username
TM
HotSync icon
HotSync process does not begin.
  Make sure the USB cable is connected securely to your handheld and to a    
  working USB port of your desktop computer.
Windows: After you install Palm Desktop software, try the following:
  Check the Windows system tray, in the lower-right corner of your computer   
  screen, and make sure the HotSync icon appears there. If it is there, then    
  HotSync Manager is running.
 
    a. If the HotSync icon is in the system tray, click it to display the menu. Make  
    sure there is a check mark next to Local USB. To insert a check mark, click  
    the menu item. Then turn on your handheld and tap the Favorite icon to  
    start the HotSync process.
    b. If the HotSync icon is not in the system tray, click the  
    Start button and select Programs. Select Palm  
    Desktop, and then select HotSync Manager. HotSync  
    Manager starts and the icon appears in the system  
    tray. Follow instructions in (a).
 
Mac: After you install Palm Desktop software, try the following:
  Make sure the Transport Monitor of the HotSync Manager is enabled. Open the  
  Palm folder and double-click the HotSync Manager icon. The HotSync Software  
  Setup dialog box appears. In the HotSync Controls tab, click Enabled.
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Troubleshooting
Learn more about your handheld
Contrast icon
 4. To start the HotSync process, tap the HotSync icon in the middle of the
  handheld screen. 
Learn Graffiti® writing
Graffiti® writing is a fast and simple way to enter text and
numbers into your handheld. Take this hands-on tutorial to see 
simple strokes turn into text and numbers on your screen.
a. Turn on your handheld, tap Home      , and tap the Graffiti icon       .
Install the Giraffe game on your handheld and play a game that 
helps you improve your Graffiti writing skills.
Review Basic Skills
Basic Skills is an overview that gives you tips on how to use your 
handheld. You can return to Basic Skills as often as you like.
a. Turn on your handheld, tap Home      , and tap the Welcome icon      .
b. When you reach the end of Setup, tap Basic Skills.
Visit www.palm.com/zire
Get tips on using your handheld to its fullest, find out about
new accessories and applications just right for you, join
discussion groups and share your handheld stories all at
one convenient location.
Copyright© 2002 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, and the Palm logo are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. The HotSync logo,
Palm, and Zire are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective owners.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide.
Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through use of this software. Palm, Inc. 
assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
Software Download Available
Palm
™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. Check www.palm.com for updates and new versions of the software.
Agency Compliance Information
Product regulatory and compliance information can be found in the Handbook file located on the product CD-ROM.
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