Palm M125 Handheld Instructions Manual

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nUsing an external keyboard attached to the universal connector 
nBeaming data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and 
has an infrared port. See “Beaming information” in Chapter 5 for 
details. 
Onscreen keyboard
When you create or edit a record in an application such as Address 
Book, you can open the onscreen keyboards to enter data. 
After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other 
keyboards, including the international keyboard. See “Using the 
onscreen...

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Graffiti writing
Your handheld includes Graffiti writing software as the primary 
system for entering text and numbers. With Graffiti writing, you write 
simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as 
letters or numbers. 
The Palm Desktop software CD-ROM includes Giraffe, a game you 
can use to practice Graffiti writing. See “Installing and removing 
applications” in Chapter 3 for installation instructions. The Memo Pad 
application is ideal...

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Note Pad
The Note Pad application provides a place where you can write a 
quick note in your own handwriting directly on your handheld 
screen. Think of Note Pad as a virtual “sticky pad” for short notes. 
Later, you would transfer your “sticky” notes to a more permanent 
place by entering the information in the appropriate application, or 
throw them away by deleting them. See “Note Pad” in Chapter 5 for 
more information and instructions.
Using Palm Desktop software
If you have new...

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records to your handheld without having to enter them manually. See 
“Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
Using an external keyboard 
You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the universal 
connector on your handheld so you can type data directly into your 
handheld. External keyboards are very helpful when you need to 
enter large amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are 
away from your computer. For additional information about...

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To set the date:
1. Tap the Set Date box.
2. Tap the arrows to select the current year.
3. Tap a month.
4. Tap the current date.
To set the time:
1. Tap the Set Time box.
2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.
3. Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrows to change 
them.
4. Tap OK.
Tap to set date
Tap 
arrows 
to 
select 
year
Tap to 
select 
month
Tap to select date 

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To set the time zone:
1. Tap the Set Time Zone box.
2. Tap a time zone. 
Tip:
When you travel, changing the time zone setting to a new 
time zone automatically resets the date and time on your 
handheld, but it does not change the time of appointments 
set in Date Book.
3. Tap OK. 
To set the daylight saving switch:
nTap the Daylight Saving pick list, and then tap Off or On. 

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Chapter 2
Entering Data in Your 
Handheld
This chapter explains how to enter data into your handheld by writing 
with the stylus in the Graffiti® writing area, by using the onscreen 
keyboard, by using the computer keyboard, or by importing data from 
another application.
Using Graffiti writing to enter data
Chapter 1 introduced Graffiti writing and briefly described how to use 
it to enter text in your applications. In this section, you learn the 
procedures for creating letters,...

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nMost characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the 
stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes 
and displays the text character immediately. To accomplish single 
strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet 
equivalents.
nThe Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing 
the letters of the alphabet and one for writing numbers. The small 
marks at the top and bottom of the Graffiti...

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3. Position the stylus in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. 
4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it 
appears in the tables.
5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape.
That’s all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your 
handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at 
the insertion point on the screen.
As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke...

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The Graffiti alphabet
Letter Strokes Letter Strokes
AN
B
    O   
CP    
D     Q
ER
    
F     S
G
    T
HU
IV
   
JW
KX
   
LY    
M     Z
Space Back 
Space
Carriage
ReturnPeriod
tap twice