Palm M125 Handheld Instructions Manual

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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 cradle/cable
Important:
The HotSync cradle/cable supplied with your handheld 
fits a USB connector. If your computer does not have a 
USB port, or if you are using Windows...

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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 
located in the Documentation folder in the Palm Desktop folder. 
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop 
software, please print these...

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To install Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh computer:
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.
Shown with a HotSync 
cradle. Some models 
use a cable in place of 
the cradle.
Shown with a HotSync 
cradle. Some models 
use a cable in place of...

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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...

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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 
the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.
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...

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Check boxWhen a check mark appears in a check box, the 
corresponding option is active. If a check box is 
empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box 
is checked, tapping it removes the check mark.
Command 
buttonsTap a button to perform a command. Command 
buttons appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of 
application screens.
Next/
previous 
arrowsTap the left and right arrows to display the previous 
and next record; tap the up and down arrows to...

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Opening applications
You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application 
installed on your handheld. You can also open Date Book, Address 
Book, To Do List, and Note Pad with the application buttons on the 
front panel of your handheld.
Tip:
When you press an application button on the front panel, you 
have instant access to the selected application. You don’t even 
need to turn on your handheld first. 
In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the...

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begins with that letter. You can also assign application icons 
to different categories. See “Categorizing applications” in 
Chapter 3.
Note:
You can also use applications on expansion cards. See 
“Opening expansion card applications” in Chapter 4.
Using menus
Menus on your handheld are easy to use. Once you have mastered 
them in one application, you can use them the same way in all other 
applications. 
The menus of each application are illustrated in the section...

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Choosing a menu
After you open the menu bar for an application, tap the menu that 
contains the command you want to use.
The menus and menu commands that are available depend on the 
application that is currently open. Also, the menus and menu 
commands vary depending on which part
 of the application you’re 
currently using. For example, in Memo Pad, the menus are different 
for the Memo list screen and the Memo screen.
Graffiti menu commands
Most menu commands have an equivalent...

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The command toolbar displays context sensitive menu commands for 
the current screen. For example, if text is selected the menu icons 
displayed may be undo, cut, copy, and paste. Tap on an icon to select 
the command, or immediately write the corresponding command 
letter for an appropriate command in the Graffiti writing area.
For example, to choose Select All in the Edit menu, draw the 
Command stroke, followed by the letter “s.”
Note:
Command mode is only active...