Palm M100 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Using the backlight
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information 
on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen. 
To activate the backlight:
nPress the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. 
Release the button when the backlight turns on.
Tip:
In addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke to 
activate the backlight. See “Pen preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
more information.
To turn off the backlight:
nPress and hold the power button for about two seconds. The 
backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) 
with the Auto-off feature. See “General preferences” in Chapter 6 
for more information.
Application 
buttonsActivates the individual handheld applications that 
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, 
Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your 
handheld is turned off, pressing any application 
button activates the handheld and opens the 
corresponding application. This is the fastest way to 
open an application.
Tip:
See “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
details on reassigning these buttons to 
activate any application on your handheld.
Scroll 
buttons/ 
Clock 
controlDisplays text and other information that extends 
beyond the handheld screen area. 
When your handheld is on, pressing the lower 
button scrolls down to view information below the 
viewing area, and pressing the upper button scrolls 
up to view information above the viewing area. 
When your handheld is off, pressing the top button 
displays the time. Holding down the top button 
turns on the backlight so you can see the time if 
lighting conditions are poor.
Face plateProtects your handheld and enables you to 
personalize your handheld’s appearance. 
						

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Locating back panel components
StylusServes as a pointing device for navigating through 
applications and entering data on your handheld. 
To use the stylus, slide it out of the storage slot and 
hold it as you would a pen or pencil.
Face plate 
tabReleases the face plate so you can personalize the 
appearance of your handheld with another face 
plate (sold separately). 
IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and 
receive data from other Palm OS
® handhelds, and 
to perform HotSync operations. See “Beaming 
information” in Chapter 4 and “IR HotSync 
operations” in Chapter 5 for more information.
Reset 
buttonUnder normal use, you should not have to use the 
reset button. See Appendix A for information about 
when and how to use the reset button.
Battery 
doorSecures the batteries that power your handheld. 
Serial 
(COM) portConnects your handheld to the HotSync cable, 
which in turn connects to the back of your 
computer. This allows you to update the 
information between your handheld and computer 
using HotSync technology.
Reset button
Serial 
(COM) portStylus
Battery doorIR port
Face plate tab 
						

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Changing the face plate
You can personalize the appearance of your handheld by changing the 
face plate. For information about face plate accessories, visit the web 
site: 
www.palm.com. 
To change the face plate:
1. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it from your handheld 
and pull the existing face plate away from your handheld.
2. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the 
bottom edge of your handheld.
3. Gently press the top of the face plate onto your handheld until it 
clicks into position.
Face plate tab 
						

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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 the handheld. 
See “Battery considerations” in Appendix A for more information.
To install the batteries:
1. Press the latch 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 + and - ends of the batteries. When correctly 
installed, the clips in the battery compartment secure the 
batteries in place.
3. Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with the 
back of your handheld and “clicks” into position.
Important:
Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are 
correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly into 
place. If you feel resistance when replacing the door, 
make sure the door is aligned with the slots on the back of 
your handheld, and that the batteries are firmly seated in 
the battery compartment.
Press tab to open 
battery door 
						

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Palm Desktop organizer software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your 
handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing 
and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. 
However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in 
HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on 
your handheld with the information on your computer. 
It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to the 
data on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm 
Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
With Palm Desktop software, you can do 
the following:
nWork with your handheld applications on your computer. Palm 
Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do 
List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so 
you can view, enter, and modify any data stored on your 
handheld. (You cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop 
software.)
nBack up the data stored on your handheld with HotSync 
technology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktop 
software. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures 
your data is always safe and up-to-date. See “Exchanging and 
updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 4 for more 
information. 
nImport and export data so you can easily transfer data from other 
desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, 
and Memo Pad. See “Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more 
information.
nPrint your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad 
information on any printer.
Connecting the HotSync cable
The HotSync cable that comes with your handheld enables you to 
synchronize the information on your handheld with the Palm Desktop 
software using HotSync technology.
Important:
If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, 
follow the instructions in Appendix C, “Upgrade 
Information” before completing these steps. 
						

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To connect the HotSync cable:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the HotSync cable into a serial (COM) port on your computer.
Note:
Your HotSync cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot 
share a port with an internal modem or other device. If 
you are unsure of the exact location of the serial port, refer 
to the manual supplied with your computer. 
If your computer does not have a dedicated serial port available, or the 
cable does not fit your computer, you can order the following HotSync 
cable adapters from: 
http://www.palm.com/support/m100/extras
Macintosh serial 25-pin serial USB 
						

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Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm 
Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm 
Desktop software, the Quick Tour
 in Palm Desktop software (for 
Windows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’s 
Guide
 on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. 
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop 
software, please print these instructions and do the following before 
installing:
nTurn off your computer and connect the HotSync cable to it. 
nDo not
 simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to your 
computer’s hard disk. You must use the installation software to 
place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files. 
Important:
If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, 
follow the instructions in Appendix C, “Upgrade 
Information” before completing these steps.
To install Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Exit any open programs, including those that run automatically at 
startup such as Microsoft Office, and disable any virus-scanning 
software.
3. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer’s 
CD-ROM drive. 
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 
During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to 
the HotSync cable. 
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the Quick Tour
 so you can 
learn about how to use Palm Desktop software.  
						

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To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh:
1. Turn on your Macintosh.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your Macintosh’s 
CD-ROM drive. 
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon.
4. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation procedure.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using your handheld with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such 
as Microsoft Outlook, you still need to install Palm Desktop software 
in order to add HotSync Manager, the connection software, and other 
features of Palm Desktop software to your computer. The connection 
software, called a conduit, lets you synchronize the data between your 
handheld and your PIM. The conduit for Microsoft Outlook is 
included on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM (Windows only); 
however, you must install it in addition to Palm Desktop software. For 
information on the availability of conduit software for the PIM you 
use, contact the vendor of your PIM or visit the web site 
www.palm.com. 
						

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Tapping and typing
Tap with the stylus to get things done
Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the 
stylus to tap elements on your handheld screen is the basic action that 
gets things done on your handheld.
The first time you start your handheld, setup instructions appear on 
the screen. These instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer, 
and a Basic Skills tutorial. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of 
your handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an 
element on the screen, the handheld can detect exactly which task you 
want to perform. 
Important
:
Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making 
strokes on the handheld screen. Never use an actual pen, 
pencil, or other sharp object to write on the handheld 
screen.
Basic Skills walks you through the key features of the handheld 
interface and the applications that come with it. You can return to 
Basic Skills later by tapping the Welcome icon in the Applications 
Launcher.
With your handheld turned on, you can tap the screen to do many 
operations, such as the following:
nOpen applications
nChoose menu commands
nInitiate a global Find operation
nSelect options in dialog boxes
nOpen the onscreen keyboards
Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your 
computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text. You can also use 
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Elements of the handheld interface
Menu barA set of commands that are specific to the 
application. Not all applications have a menu bar.
IconsTap the icons to open applications  , menus  , 
Calculator  , and to find text anywhere in your 
data .
Contrast 
controlTap the Contrast icon   to open the Adjust Contrast 
dialog box. Tap to the left or right of the slider to 
adjust the contrast in small increments or drag the 
slider to change the contrast in large increments. You 
can also press the up and down scroll buttons to 
adjust the contrast.
ClockTap the Clock icon   to display or set the time and 
date.
abcWith the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to 
activate the alphabetic keyboard.
123With the cursor in an input field, tap the dot to 
activate the numeric keyboard.
Menu 
bar
Icons