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    							About This Book Page 1
    About This Book
    Welcome to the Palm™ m500 series handheld. This handbook is 
    designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. 
    It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld and 
    the applications that come with it. 
    It walks you through:
    nLocating all the parts of your handheld
    nViewing and entering data
    nWorking with expansion cards
    nUsing your handheld with your computer
    nPersonalizing your handheld with your own preference settings
    After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your 
    handheld, you can use the rest of this handbook as a reference for less 
    common tasks, for maintaining your handheld, and also as a source of 
    information if you have problems operating it. 
    						
    							Chapter 1 Page 3
    Chapter 1
    Introduction to Your 
    Handheld
    This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your 
    Palm™ m500 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 m500 series
    handheld
    What is a Palm m500 series handheld?
    Palm™ m500 series handhelds will help you stay organized and on 
    time, and keep up with daily tasks while you are away from your 
    desk. Use your new handheld to do the following:
    nEnter your schedule in Date Book
    nKeep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in 
    Address Book
    nPrioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List
    nJot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad 
    nSet alarms from Clock, Date Book, and Note Pad, to keep yourself 
    on schedule and remind yourself of appointments and notes
    nSet preferences for how you receive alarms, by hearing a sound, 
    seeing an LED blink, or feeling your handheld vibrate
    nView, edit, and compose email on the run
    nTrack expenses for your expense report
    nSynchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on your 
    Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy
    nInsert MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards to add 
    additional software or memory, or to back up your data
    nAttach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem 
    nBeam information to another Palm OS® handheld that is close by 
    and has an IR (infrared) port  
    						
    							Page 4  Introduction to Your Handheld
    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, 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 results, use High Color:16 bit)
    nCD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop 
    software from 
    http://www.palm.com)
    nMouse
    nOne USB port or available serial port (serial cradle sold separately)
    Minimum requirements: Macintosh
    nApple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor
    nMac OS 8.6 to 9 for USB support (OS 7.5.3 or later for serial 
    support)
    nOne USB port or available serial port (serial cradle and adapters 
    sold separately)
    n25 MB available hard disk space
    n6 MB free RAM 
    Optional equipment
    nModem (such as an add-on modem accessory)
    nPrinter (compatible with your computer and its operating system)
    nInfrared communication device
    nSecure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards 
    (sold separately) 
    nHotSync Cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations   
    without your cradle (sold separately, available with either a USB or 
    serial connector)  
    						
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    Palm m500 series components
    Locating front panel controls
    IR portUses infrared technology to transmit data to and 
    receive data from other Palm OS handhelds, and to 
    perform HotSync operations. See “Beaming 
    information” in Chapter 6 and “IR HotSync 
    operations” in Chapter 7 for more information.
    Power 
    button/
    Backlight 
    control
    /
    LED 
    indicator Turns your handheld on or off and controls the 
    backlight feature. If your handheld is turned off, 
    pressing the power button turns the handheld 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.
    The power button also lights steadily when the 
    handheld is charging in the cradle and blinks to 
    indicate alarms. Some applications enable you to set 
    alarms to remind yourself of events or notes. You can 
    set preferences for non-audible alarm notification. 
    See “General preferences” in Chapter 8 for details.
    Screen
    Graffiti writing area
    Application buttons Scroll buttons
    Power button/
    Backlight control/
    LED indicatorIR port 
    						
    							Page 6  Introduction to Your Handheld
    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 8 for 
    details.
    To turn off the backlight:
    nPress and hold the power button for about two seconds. The 
    backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) 
    with the Auto-off feature. See “Auto-off delay” in Chapter 8 for 
    more information.
    Handheld 
    screenDisplays the applications and information stored in 
    your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to 
    the stylus.
    Graffiti® 
    writing 
    areaThe area where you write letters and numbers using 
    the Graffiti® alphabet. See Chapter 2 to learn how to 
    write Graffiti characters. 
    Scroll 
    buttonsDisplays text and other information that extends 
    beyond the area of the handheld screen. Pressing the 
    lower scroll button scrolls down to view information 
    below the viewing area, and pressing the upper scroll 
    button scrolls up to view the information above the 
    viewing area.
    Application 
    buttonsActivates the individual handheld applications that 
    correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, 
    Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. See 
    “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 8 for details on 
    reassigning these buttons to activate any application 
    on your handheld.
    Tip:If your handheld is turned off, pressing any 
    application button activates the handheld and 
    opens the corresponding application. 
    						
    							Chapter 1 Page 7
    Using the onscreen contrast control
    Some Palm m500 series handhelds allow you to further adjust your 
    display by changing the amount of contrast on the screen. 
    To adjust the contrast:
    1. Tap the Contrast icon   in the upper-right corner of the Graffiti 
    writing area.
    2. Do one of the following:
    To change the contrast in small increments, tap to the left or 
    right of the slider.
    To change the contrast in larger increments, drag the slider to 
    the left or right.
    Tip:You can also use the up and down scroll buttons on the 
    front of your handheld to adjust the contrast setting.
    3. Tap Done. 
    						
    							Page 8  Introduction to Your Handheld
    Locating back panel components
    Side channelsThe right side channel holds the stylus, which 
    slides in and out and clicks into place. To use the 
    stylus, remove it and hold it as you would a pen 
    or pencil. The left side channel holds the front 
    cover, which also slides in and out.
    Expansion 
    card slotAccepts Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card 
    (MMC) expansion cards, enabling you to add 
    more memory or applications. You can also back 
    up data to an expansion card.
    Reset buttonUnder normal use, you should not have to use 
    the reset button. See Appendix A for information 
    about when and how to use the reset button.
    Reset 
    button
    Universal
    connector Side channel 
    for stylus Expansion 
    card slot
    Side 
    channel 
    for cover 
    						
    							Chapter 1 Page 9
    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 Palm Desktop software, complete the
    following:
    n(If upgrading) Perform a HotSync operation using your old 
    handheld and cradle. This ensures all data on your handheld is on 
    your desktop computer.
    nConnect the HotSync cradle that comes with your Palm m500 
    series handheld to your computer. See “Connecting the HotSync 
    cradle” later in this chapter for details.
    nCharge the battery in your new handheld. See “Charging your 
    handheld” later in this chapter for details. 
    n(If upgrading) You may want to create a copy of your old Palm 
    Desktop software folder and its contents before installing your 
    new Palm Desktop software. If you do this, rename the copied 
    folder (for example, Palm Old), and store it outside the Palm 
    Desktop software folder. This step is optional.
    nInstall the Palm Desktop software that comes with your Palm m500 
    series handheld. See “Installing Palm Desktop software”  later in 
    this chapter for details.
    nPerform a HotSync operation. See “Exchanging and updating data: 
    Universal 
    connectorConnects your handheld to the cradle, which in 
    turn connects to the back of your computer and 
    through the AC adapter to the wall current. This 
    allows you to recharge your handheld as well as 
    update the information between your handheld 
    and computer using HotSync technology. 
    The universal connector also connects peripheral 
    hardware devices, such as a modem, to your 
    handheld. 
    						
    							Page 10  Introduction to Your Handheld
    HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 “for details, or refer to Getting 
    Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds.
    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.
    Connecting the HotSync cradle
    Important:The HotSync cradle supplied with your handheld fits a 
    USB connector. If your computer does not have a USB 
    port, or if you are using Windows 95, Windows NT, or an 
    older Macintosh, you can order a serial cradle and a 25-
    pin serial adapter, if necessary, from 
    http://
    www.palm.com
    . Follow the documentation that 
    accompanies the serial cradle before attempting to 
    complete the installation tasks.
    1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
    2. Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer.
    3. Connect the power cord that attaches to the back of the cradle’s 
    USB port connector to the AC adapter cord. 
    						
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