Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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To install the extensions for infrared communication 
on a Macintosh:
1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive on your Macintosh.
2. Open the Palm Extras folder.
3. Open the IrDA Files folder.
4. Open the Install in your System Folder.
5. Go to the Extensions folder in your System Folder and move the 
files with the same names as the files in the Install in your System 
Folder to another folder. (This will enable you to reinstall them 
later if needed.)
6. Copy the four extension files into the Extensions folder in your 
System Folder.
7. Restart your Macintosh.
Configuring HotSync Manager 
for infrared communication
Next, you need to go to the HotSync Manager and specify the 
simulated port used for infrared communication.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a 
Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray.
2. Make sure Local is checked on the menu.
3. Choose Setup.
4. Click the Local tab.
5. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the COM port that was 
given as the simulated port in the Options tab of the Infrared 
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6. Click OK.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port 
defined for infrared communication. This means that you cannot use 
your HotSync cradle/cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync 
Manager to communicate with the port defined for cradle/cable 
synchronization.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication 
on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
4. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
5. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up 
menu.
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Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync 
operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation. 
To perform an IR HotSync operation:
1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon.
2. Tap Local.
3. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to a 
PC/Handheld.
4. Position the IR port of your handheld within a couple of inches of 
the infrared port of your computer.
5. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.
Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operations
It’s easy to return to using the cradle/cable for HotSync operations. 
You can even leave the HotSync application on your handheld set to 
perform IR HotSync operations and still use the cradle/cable. This is 
useful if you perform HotSync operations with both your desktop 
computer and a laptop that you travel with. When you travel, you 
don’t have to carry the cradle/cable because your handheld is set to 
perform IR HotSync operations. When you’re in the office, just 
connect your handheld to the cradle/cable and press the HotSync 
button.
To return to cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Windows com-
puter:
1. If needed, connect the cradle/cable to a serial (COM) port on your 
computer.
2. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray.
3. Choose Setup, and then click Local.
Tap here 
to start IR 
HotSync 
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4. Select the COM port where your cradle/cable is connected.
5. Click OK.
Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just 
press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable, as you always did in the 
past.
To return to cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Macintosh:
1. If needed, connect the cradle/cable to a serial port on your 
Macintosh.
2. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
3. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
5. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
6. Under Local Setup, select the port where your cradle/cable is 
connected from the Port pop-up menu.
7. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just 
press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable, as you always did in the 
past.
Conducting a HotSync operation 
via modem
You can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are 
away from your computer.
Note:
The first HotSync operation must be local, using the HotSync 
cradle/cable. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync 
operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via modem you need the following:
nA modem connected to your computer.
nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. 
nA modem connected to your handheld. 
nA configuration for the kind of modem connection (Serial to 
Modem or IrCOMM to Modem) you want to make. See 
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Preparing your computer
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for 
a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before 
you leave your office so that your computer is ready to receive a call 
from your handheld. 
To prepare a Windows computer for a modem 
HotSync operation:
1. Confirm that the computer modem is connected and turned on, 
and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony 
software, are running on a COM port.
Note:
Make sure the computer is disconnected from all 
online services, such as America Online (AOL) and 
CompuServe. This helps to avoid conflicts with the 
COM port.
2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and from the 
HotSync Manager menu, choose
 Modem.
3. Adjust the following options as needed. 
Serial PortIdentifies the port for the modem. If you are 
unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem 
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.
SpeedDetermines the speed at which data is transferred. 
Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust 
downward if you experience problems. This 
setting allows Palm Desktop software and your 
handheld to find and use the fastest speed. 
						

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4. Click OK.
To prepare a Macintosh for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Confirm that the Macintosh modem is connected and turned on, 
and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony 
software, or AppleTalk networking are running on that serial port.
Note:
Make sure the Macintosh is disconnected from all online 
services, such as CompuServe and America Online 
(AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the serial port.
2. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
4. Under Check for handheld connection using, click Modem Setup.
5. Adjust the following options as needed. 
ModemIdentifies the modem type or manufacturer. Refer 
to your modem manual or face plate for its type or 
settings. If you’re not sure of your modem type or 
your modem doesn’t match any that appear in the 
list, select Hayes Basic.
Setup 
StringIdentifies the setup string for your particular 
modem. Not all modems require a setup string. 
Refer to your modem manual and enter the setup 
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6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.
Preparing your handheld
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for 
a modem HotSync operation. 
To prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap Modem.
ModemIdentifies the type of modem connected to your 
Macintosh. If your modem does not appear on 
the list, use the Hayes Basic setting, or choose 
Custom to enter a command string. Refer to the 
manual that came with your modem to find the 
appropriate command string.
PortIdentifies the port that Palm Desktop software 
uses to communicate with the modem. Select 
the modem or printer port where you 
connected the modem cable.
Modem 
SpeakerActivates the modem’s speaker. If you are 
having trouble connecting, turn on this option 
to make sure the modem connected to your 
Macintosh is responding to incoming calls.
Tap here 
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Note:
If you need to create a new modem configuration, tap 
the Menu icon and then select Options and Connection 
Setup. See “Connection preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
more information. After you create the configuration, a 
pick list appears below the HotSync icon. Tap the pick 
list to select your new configuration.
4. Tap the Enter phone # field.
5. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to 
your computer.
6. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, 
and then tap the Dial Prefix check box.
Tip:
You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” 
in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second 
pause.
7. If the phone line you’re using with your handheld has Call 
Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an 
interruption during the modem HotSync operation. 
8. If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the check 
box and enter the calling card number. 
9. Tap OK.
Selecting the conduits for a modem 
HotSync operation
The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define 
which files and/or applications synchronize during a modem 
HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time 
required to synchronize data with a modem. 
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To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Options, and then tap Conduit Setup.
5. Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you 
do not
 want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. 
The default setting is to synchronize all files. 
Note:
Applications that do not have a database (such as games) 
do not synchronize — even if you select the item in the 
Conduit Setup dialog box. 
6. Tap OK.
Performing a HotSync operation via a modem
After you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your 
Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync 
operation.
To perform a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap the Modem icon   to dial the Palm Desktop modem and 
synchronize the applications.
4. Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any 
problems conducting a successful HotSync operation, see 
Appendix B. 
						

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Using File Link
The File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and Memo 
Pad information onto your handheld from a separate external file such 
as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a 
separate category on your Palm Desktop software and your handheld. 
You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes to the 
external file when you perform a HotSync operation. 
With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the following 
formats:
nComma-separated (*.csv)
nMemo Pad archive (*.mpa)
nAddress Book archive (*.aba)
nText (*.txt)
For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop 
online Help.
Note:
The File Link feature is not available in Palm Desktop software 
for the Macintosh.