Palm M125 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction to Your 
Handheld
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your 
Palm™ m100 series handheld, how to use your handheld for the first 
time, how to add expansion cards to your handheld, and how to use 
HotSync
® technology to synchronize your handheld and Palm™ 
Desktop software.
Getting to know your Palm m100 series 
handheld
What is a Palm m100 series handheld?
Palm m100 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on time, 
and keep up with...

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System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system 
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements: Windows 
nIBM-compatible Pentium-class computer 
nWindows 98/Me/2000 (Windows 95/NT operating systems 
require a serial cradle/cable, sold separately)
n16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)
n30 
MB available hard disk space
nVGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour
 requires 256-color video 
display; for best...

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Palm m100 series components
Locating front panel controls
 
Power 
button/ 
Backlight 
controlTurns your handheld on or off and controls the 
backlight feature. If your handheld is turned off, 
pressing the power button turns the unit on and 
returns you to the last screen you viewed.
If your handheld is turned on, pressing the power 
button turns the unit off. Pressing the power button 
for about two seconds turns the backlight on or off.
ScreenDisplays the applications and information...

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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 7 for details.
To turn off the backlight:...

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Locating back panel components
StylusServes as a pointing and writing 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...

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Upgrading from another Palm OS 
handheld
If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version 
of Palm Desktop software that comes with your new handheld. To 
upgrade quickly and easily, perform the tasks described in the 
following sections. Some tasks are specifically for upgrading.
Preparing to use your handheld
Before you begin using your handheld and Palm Desktop software, 
you must complete a few easy installation tasks. 
To use your handheld and...

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nPerform a HotSync operation. See “Exchanging and updating data: 
HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for details.
n(If upgrading) Rename your old handheld. To prevent unexpected 
results during HotSync operations, each handheld must have a 
unique name. We recommend that you perform a hard reset on 
your old handheld. See “Performing a hard reset” in Appendix A 
for details.
Using the protective flip cover
The flip cover protects your handheld screen when it is not in use. The 
window in...

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To reattach the cover:
nAlign the hinge prongs with the slots on the top edge of your 
handheld, and then insert one prong at a time until the prongs lock 
inside the slots.
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 
http://www.palm.com. 
To remove the face plate:
1. Remove the flip cover.
2. Lift the face plate tab slightly to separate it...

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To attach the face plate:
1. Align the bottom edge of the new face plate with the slot on the 
bottom edge of your handheld.
2. Gently press the top of the face plate onto your handheld until it 
clicks into position.
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...

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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...