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To identify dynamic IP addressing:
nTap the IP Address check box to select it.
To enter a permanent IP address:
1. Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a 
permanent IP address field below the check box.
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter the first 
section of the IP address. 
Note:
Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.
3. Tap and enter the remaining sections of the IP address.
4. Tap OK.
Login scripts
A login script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a 
network server, for example, your corporate network or your Internet 
Service Provider (ISP). A login script is associated with a specific 
service template created in Network Preferences.
A login script is something that you are likely to receive from your IS 
System Administrator if your company has a system in which you log 
in to the corporate servers from your handheld using a modem or 
network connection. The script is generally prepared by the System 
Administrator and distributed to users who need it. It automates the 
events that must take place in order to establish a connection between 
your handheld and the corporate servers.
You can create login scripts in two ways:
nIn a text editor on your computer, in which you create a file with 
the extension PNC, which you then install on your handheld using 
the Install Tool (this method is not available to Macintosh users)
Tap to select 
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nIn the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the 
Details dialog box in Network Preferences
Note:
You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your 
login script. See Appendix D for more information.
Creating a login script on your handheld
You can create login scripts by selecting commands from the 
Command pick list in the Login Script dialog box. Some commands, 
such as Send, require you to supply additional information. Those 
commands have a parameter field so that you can add the necessary 
data.
To create a login script:
1. Tap Script.
2. Tap the End pick list.
3. Tap the command you want from the Command list. If the 
command requires additional information, a field appears to the 
right of it for you to enter the information. The following 
commands are available:
Tap here to see the list 
of available commands
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.
5. Tap OK.
Wait ForTells your handheld to wait for specific characters 
from the TCP/IP server before executing the next 
command.
Wait For 
PromptDetects a challenge-response prompt coming from 
the server and then displays the dynamically 
generated challenge value. You then enter the 
challenge value into your token card, which in turn 
generates a response value for you to enter on your 
handheld. This command takes two arguments, 
separated by a vertical bar (|) on the input line.
SendTransmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server 
to which you are connecting.
Send CRTransmits a carriage return or LF character to the 
TCP/IP server to which you are connecting.
Send User 
IDTransmits the User ID information entered in the 
User ID field of the Network Preferences screen.
Send 
PasswordTransmits the password entered in the Password 
field of the Network Preferences screen. If you did 
not enter a password, this command prompts you 
to enter one. The Password command is usually 
followed by a Send CR command.
DelayTells your handheld to wait a specific number of 
seconds before executing the next command in the 
login script.
Get IPReads an IP address and uses it as the IP address 
for your handheld. This command is used with 
SLIP connections.
PromptOpens a dialog box and prompts you to enter text 
of some kind (for example, a password or a 
security code).
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Plug-in applications
You can create plug-in applications containing script commands that 
extend the functionality of the built-in script commands. A plug-in 
application is a standard PRC application that you install on your 
handheld just like any other application. After you install the plug-in 
application, you can use the new script commands in a login script. 
Plug-in applications have the following characteristics:
nWritten in C language 
nCompiled into a device executable
nCalled properly from a login script
nAble to return control to a login script after it terminates
nCreated using a development environment that supports the Palm 
OS software, such as Metrowerks CodeWarrior for Palm 
Computing Platform.
For additional information on creating plug-in applications, send 
e-mail to Palm Developer Support at [email protected].
Deleting a service template
There is only one way to delete a service template: use the Delete 
command from the Service menu.
To delete a service template:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the service template you want to delete.
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Service, and then tap Delete.
5. Tap OK.
Network preferences menu commands
The Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it 
fast and easy to create and edit service templates. TCP/IP application 
menus are shown here for your reference. See “Using menus” in 
Chapter 1 for more information about choosing menu commands.
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Options menu
TCP/IP troubleshooting
If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using 
TCP/IP, check this section and try the suggestions listed.
Displaying expanded Service Connection 
Progress messages
It’s helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the 
connection fails. An easy way to do this is to display the expanded 
Service Connection Progress messages. Expanded Service Connection 
Progress messages describe the current stage of the login procedure. 
Press the lower scroll button at any point during login to display these 
messages.
Viewing the Network Log
If viewing the expanded Service Connection Progress messages does 
not give you enough information to find out why you cannot connect 
to your ISP or dial-in server, take a look at the Network Log. The 
Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your 
modem and your dial-in server during the login procedure. The 
Network Log can help your ISP or your System Administrator 
pinpoint where the login procedure communication fails and why.
To view the Network Log:
1. Tap Options, and then tap View Log.
2. Tap the scroll bar arrows to see the entire Network Log.
3. Tap Done.
Adding DNS numbers
If your ISP or dial-in server requires DNS numbers and you did not 
enter them in the Network Preferences screen, it will appear that you 
logged into your network, but when you try to use an application or 
look up data, the connection fails. If this occurs, add DNS numbers 
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Owner preferences
The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company 
name, phone number, or any other information that you want to 
associate with your handheld.
If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your handheld 
with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences 
displays the next time you turn on your handheld. See Chapter 1 for 
more information.
To enter the Owner preferences:
nEnter the text that you want to associate with your handheld in the 
Owner Preferences screen. If you enter more text than can fit on 
one screen, a scroll bar automatically appears on the right side of 
the screen.
If you assign a password with the Security application, the 
information in the Owner Preferences screen cannot be changed. In 
this case, an Unlock button appears at the bottom of the screen. 
To unlock the Owner Preferences screen:
1. Tap Unlock.
2. Enter the password that you defined in the Security application.
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ShortCuts preferences
The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations 
for entering text with Graffiti strokes. This section describes how to 
create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See Chapter 2 for more 
information on the use of ShortCuts. 
Creating a ShortCut
You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All 
ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences 
screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your handheld 
applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform 
a HotSync operation.
To create a ShortCut:
1. Tap New.
2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to 
activate the ShortCut.
3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to 
appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
Tip:
You may want to add a space (space character) after the 
last word in your ShortCut text. This way, a space 
automatically follows the ShortCut text.
4. Tap OK.
Tip:
To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the 
ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the 
ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that 
you are in ShortCut mode.
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Editing a ShortCut
After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.
To edit a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Make the changes you want and tap OK.
Deleting a ShortCut
If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of 
ShortCuts.
To delete a ShortCut:
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete.
3. Tap Yes.
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Appendix A
Maintaining Your 
Handheld
This chapter provides information on the following:
nProper care of your handheld
nProlonging battery life
nResetting your handheld
Caring for your handheld
Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide 
years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips 
when using your handheld:
nTake care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the 
screen clean. When working with your handheld, use the supplied 
stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-
sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp 
object on the surface of the handheld screen.
nYour handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain 
or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the 
circuitry through the front panel buttons. In general, treat your 
handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small 
electronic instrument.
nThe screen of your handheld contains a glass element. Take care 
not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do 
not carry your handheld in your back pocket: if you sit on it, the 
glass may break.
nProtect your handheld from temperature extremes. Do not leave 
your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day 
when temperatures are below freezing, and keep it away from 
heaters and other heat sources.
nDo not store or use your handheld in any location that is extremely 
dusty, damp, or wet.
nUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the 
handheld screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth 
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Battery considerations
Please note the following considerations when replacing the batteries 
in your handheld:
nUnder normal conditions, your handheld batteries should provide 
several months of use. You can conserve battery life by 
minimizing the use of the backlight feature, and changing the 
Auto-off setting that automatically turns the handheld off after a 
period of inactivity. See “General preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
more information.
nIf the batteries become low in the course of normal use, an alert 
appears on the handheld screen describing the low battery 
condition. If this alert appears, perform a HotSync
® operation to 
back up your data before you replace the batteries. This helps 
prevent accidental data loss.
nWhen replacing the batteries, begin by turning your handheld off 
(so there is no screen display). Never remove the batteries while 
your handheld is turned on.
nWhen replacing the batteries, always use good quality batteries of 
the same type. Use only alkaline batteries with your handheld.
nWhen you remove the batteries, the built-in backup power of your 
handheld maintains memory data for a period of up to one 
minute. 
Whenever you remove the batteries, replace them 
immediately. If you encounter any difficulties in the course of 
battery replacement, reinstall the original batteries and wait a few 
minutes for the backup power to recharge.
nIf the batteries drain to the point where your handheld does not 
operate, it stores your data safely for approximately two weeks. In 
this case, there is enough residual energy in the batteries to store 
the data, but not enough to turn on your handheld. If your 
handheld does not turn on when you press the power button, you 
should replace the batteries immediately.
nIf you leave drained batteries in your handheld for an extended 
period of time, you can lose all of the stored data. If this happens, 
replace the batteries and use the reset button to reset your 
handheld. (See “Resetting your handheld” later in this chapter 
for details.) After you reset your handheld, perform a HotSync 
operation to restore the data from your computer.