Palm Support: User Guide: for the T|X handheld: Table of Contents

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1		Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer (PDF: 159KB / 17 pages) What’s in the box? System requirements Step 1: Connecting and charging your handheld What you should know about your handheld's battery Step 2: Setting up your handheld for the first time Step 3: Installing your software Synchronizing your handheld and your computer Switching to another desktop software application Using user profiles Creating a user profile Synchronizing with a user profile Related topics
2		Getting To Know Your Handheld (PDF: 300KB / 16 pages) What’s on my handheld? Front Top Back What software do I have? Personal information Productivity Multimedia and entertainment Connectivity Customization Desktop Using the status bar Rotating the screen Do’s and don’ts Do's Don'ts Conserving battery power Related topics
3		Moving Around in Applications (PDF: 213KB / 13 pages) Opening applications Using Favorites View Using Applications View Switching between applications Using the 5-way navigator Moving around with the 5-way Moving around in Favorites View Moving around in Applications View Moving around in list screens and entry screens Moving around in dialog boxes Moving around in menus Using menus Using the Command stroke Using the Command toolbar Finding information Related topics
4		Entering Information on Your Handheld (PDF: 193KB / 25 pages) How can I enter information on my handheld? Entering information with Graffiti® 2 writing Writing in the input area Using full-screen writing Learning Graffiti 2 writing Writing Graffiti 2 characters Graffiti 2 alphabet Graffiti 2 numbers Graffiti 2 gestures Writing Graffiti 2 symbols and other special characters Writing a Graffiti 2 ShortCut Using the onscreen keyboard Entering info from Contacts into another application Editing information Selecting information Copying and pasting information Deleting information Related topics
5		Moving Info Between Your Handheld and Your Computer (PDF: 585KB / 55 pages) Why synchronize information? What information is synchronized? How to synchronize When would I use each method? Synchronizing with a cable or IR port Synchronizing with a cable Synchronizing using the IR port Synchronizing using wireless technology Synchronizing using Wi-Fi wireless technology Setting up a connection for Bluetooth synchronization Synchronizing using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Synchronizing by dialing in to a network Synchronizing by connecting to a computer on the network Customizing your synchronization settings Choosing how your computer responds to synch requests Setting synchronization options Choosing whether application information is updated Installing applications to your handheld Using Quick Install Using the Send To Handheld droplet Entering information with your computer Importing information from other applications Installing the additional software from the CD Checking space and version numbers Removing an application Removing an application from your handheld Removing Palm ® Desktop software from your computer Restoring archived items on your computer Related topics
6		Managing Your Contacts (PDF: 151KB / 20 pages) Adding a contact Entering additional contact information Selecting a contact field type Defining a custom field Selecting a contact as your business card Copying contact information into multiple contacts Locating a contact on your list Deleting a contact Customizing the Contacts list Making a connection from a Contacts Using Quick Connect Customizing Quick Connect settings Using Tap-to-Connect Working with Contacts on your computer Related topics
7		Managing Your Calendar (PDF: 260KB / 37 pages) Scheduling an event Scheduling an appointment Scheduling an event without a start time Scheduling a repeating event-standard interval Scheduling a repeating event-unusual interval Scheduling an event that is longer than a day Entering a location or a note for an event Scheduling an event with a time zone Color-coding your schedule Managing your color-codes Assigning a color code to an event Setting an alarm Rescheduling an event Deleting events Deleting a specific event Deleting all your old events Checking your schedule Viewing your appointments and tasks together Viewing your daily schedule Viewing your weekly schedule Viewing your monthly schedule Viewing a yearly calendar Customizing your calendar Customizing display options for your calendar Setting alarm and time options Working with Calendar on your computer Related topics
8		Your Microsoft Office Manager (PDF: 56KB / 4 pages) Creating and managing Office files Opening a file from within Documents Related topics
9		Your Photo and Video Organizer (PDF: 395KB / 23 pages) Copying a photo or video Viewing a photo or video Viewing a slide show Rotating a photo Viewing and editing photo or video details Organizing photos and videos Organizing photos and videos into albums Moving a photo or video within and between albums Sorting photos and videos Personalizing a photo Drawing on a photo Copying a photo or video Deleting a photo or video Sharing a photo or a video Sending a photo or video using Bluetooth wireless technology Related topics
10		Listening to Music (PDF: 235KB / 21 pages) Benefits Using Rhapsody as your desktop music application Transferring music from a CD to your handheld Managing playlists Creating a playlist Playing songs from a playlist Editing a playlist Deleting a playlist Customizing your player Turning off the screen Setting background preferences Working with Rhapsody on your computer Related topics
11		Managing Your Tasks (PDF: 124KB / 15 pages) Creating a task Setting an alarm Scheduling a repeating task-standard interval Scheduling a repeating task-unusual interval Organizing your tasks Marking a task as complete Deleting a task Deleting a specific task Deleting all your completed tasks Customizing your Tasks list Working with Tasks on your computer Related topics
12		Writing Memos (PDF: 76KB / 7 pages) Creating a memo Viewing and editing a memo Moving a memo in your Memo list Deleting a memo Working with Memos on your computer Related topics
13		Writing Notes in Note Pad (PDF: 84KB / 9 pages) Creating a note Choosing the pen and paper (background) colors Setting an alarm Viewing and editing a note Deleting a note Working with Note Pad on your computer Related topics
14		Making Wi-Fi® Wireless Connections (PDF: 248KB / 22 pages) What can I do with the built-in Wi-Fi® wireless technology? What types of connections can I make? When would I use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology? Wi-Fi signal-strength indicator Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection Accessing email and the web with Wi-Fi technology Setting up a handheld-to-handheld Wi-Fi network Conserving battery power when using Wi-Fi technology Selecting Wi-Fi power-saving settings Related topics
15		Making Bluetooth® Wireless Connections (PDF: 151KB / 19 pages) What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology? What types of connections can I make? What is device discovery? Entering basic Bluetooth settings Setting up a Bluetooth phone connection Accessing email and the web with Bluetooth wireless technology Setting up a connection to a Bluetooth network Creating partnership with other devices Setting advanced Bluetooth features Storing recently found device names Allowing your handheld to wake up when it is turned off Related topics
16		Sending and Receiving Email Messages (PDF: 721KB / 105 pages) Upgrading an existing email account About email accounts Using an email provider Using a corporate email account VPNs Connecting to a VPN Setting up an account Transferring settings from an existing account Setting up an account on your computer: Common providers Setting up an account on your computer: Other providers Entering advanced account settings on your computer Setting up an account on your handheld Setting advanced mail options on your handheld Editing an account Editing an account on your computer Editing an account on your handheld Deleting an account Adding ESMTP to an account Getting and reading messages Auto Sync with notification Scheduling Auto Sync Auto Sync notifications Setting alert options Viewing and using the Reminders screen Auto Sync retries Resource issues with Auto Sync Inbox icons in the VersaMail ® application Setting preferences for getting messages Reading email messages Adding or updating a contact directly from a message Sending an email message Entering an address using Smart Addressing Entering an address directly in the To field Entering an address using Contacts Attaching a personal signature Send retry Send retry notifications Modifying messages in the Outbox Outbox icons in the VersaMail applications Working with email folders Viewing another folder Customizing the appearance of the message list Moving messages between folders Creating and editing a mail folder Working with email messages Forwarding an email message Replying to an email message Setting reply preferences Working with URLs, email addresses, and phone numbers in a message Deleting a message Deleting old messages Emptying the trash Setting the trash to be emptied automatically Marking messages as read or unread Working with attachments Working with a downloaded attachment Downloading large attachments Attaching files to outgoing messages Attaching photos and videos Advanced VersaMail application features Creating and using filters Turning a filter on and off Editing or deleting a filter Setting connection preferences Setting server preferences Changing email header details Synchronizing IMAP mail folders wirelessly Prerequisites for wireless IMAP folder synchronization Turning IMAP folder synchronization on or off Synchronizing handheld and mail server IMAP folders from the Options menu Working with root folders Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Working with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync What do I need to use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync? How does a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email account differ from other accounts? Setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your computer Setting up an account on your handheld Setting advanced mail options on your handheld Getting email messages Sending messages Previewing attachments Working with meeting invitations Working with Calendar events Synchronizing Calendar events using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Updating Calendar events when you delete a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Related topics
17		Sending and Receiving Text Messages (PDF: 81KB / 10 pages) Creating and sending a text message Receiving and viewing a text message Editing a draft text message Setting advanced messaging features Related Topics
18		Browsing the Web (PDF: 228KB / 32 pages) Accessing a web page Accessing a web page using the action bar Accessing a web page using the address field Using a password to access a web page Finding information on a web page Quickly jumping to a page Following a link Returning to your home page or a page you recently visited Changing how you view a page Bookmarking your favorite pages Adding a bookmark Viewing a bookmarked or saved page Editing information about a bookmark or saved page Arranging the bookmark list Downloading files and pages Downloading a file Saving a web page Viewing a saved file Sending email by means of an Internet email account Changing your home and start pages Changing your home page Changing your start page Setting advanced browser options Speeding up web downloads Setting whether to automatically complete web addresses and form fields Setting tap and drag behavior Allowing websites to remember personal information Clear Cookies and cache preferences Setting preferences for using a proxy server Setting JavaScript preference Related topics
19		Dialing Phone Numbers from Your Handheld (PDF: 78KB / 8 pages) Dialing a number Entering a number Redialing the most recently used number Dialing a number from the Call History List Using speed dial Adding a speed-dial entry Dialing a number using speed dial Editing a speed-dial entry Related topics
20		Sharing Information (PDF: 105KB / 11 pages) Using the Send command Sending information from within an application using Bluetooth® technology Sending a category using Bluetooth technology Sending an application using Bluetooth technology Using the Send command with the VersaMail ® application Using the Send command with SMS Beaming Beaming information from within an application Beaming a category Beaming an application Other ways of sharing information Related topics
21		Managing Your Expenses (PDF: 99KB / 12 pages) Adding an expense Choosing currency options Customizing the currency pick list Presetting the currency symbol Creating a currency symbol Deleting expenses Deleting an individual expense Deleting an entire category of expenses Customizing the expense list Working with Expense on your computer Related topics
22		Performing Calculations (PDF: 69KB / 5 pages) Calculator buttons Viewing recent calculations Accessing a different calculator Related topics
23		Keeping Your Information Private (PDF: 174KB / 23 pages) Choosing a security level Marking information as private Setting the level of privacy Hiding or masking private entries Viewing an entry that is masked Using a password Creating a password Changing a password Deleting a password Deleting a forgotten password Locking your handheld Locking your handheld automatically Locking your handheld manually Using Quick Unlock Creating a Quick Unlock combination Deleting your Quick Unlock combination Encrypting your information Limiting the number of password attempts Related topics
24		Using Categories to Organize Information (PDF: 86KB / 9 pages) Adding a category Renaming a category Deleting a category Placing information in a category Placing an entry in a category Placing an application in a category Viewing information by category Related topics
25		Managing Clock Settings (PDF: 129KB / 12 pages) Checking the current date and time Setting the primary location Setting the date and time for the primary location Choosing secondary locations for other time zones Modifying the locations list Adding new locations Deleting a location Setting the alarm clock Responding to the alarm clock Changing the clock display Related topics
26		Customizing Your Handheld (PDF: 341KB / 53 pages) Customizing Favorites View Changing the background photo in Favorites View Changing entries in Favorites Customizing Applications View Making the screen easier to read Changing the screen fonts Adjusting the brightness Changing screen colors Changing handedness orientation of the screen Assigning a button to your frequently used applications Setting the date and time Selecting a location Resetting the date and time Selecting formats for dates, times, and numbers Customizing the way you enter information Customizing the input area Customizing Graffiti® 2 strokes Setting up a ShortCut Changing a ShortCut Correcting problems with tapping Selecting sound settings Entering your owner information Conserving battery power Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident Selecting power-saving settings Connecting your handheld to other handhelds Changing the preset connection settings Creating your own connection settings Connecting your handheld to a mobile phone Customizing network settings Setting up a service profile Connecting to your service Adding details to a service profile Deleting a service profile Creating a login script Adding plug-in applications Setting up a VPN Setting up a VPN account on your handheld Establishing a VPN connection Ending a VPN connection Related topics
27		Expanding Your Handheld (PDF: 97KB / 11 pages) What type of expansion cards can I use? How can expansion cards help me? Removing an expansion card Inserting an expansion card Opening an application on an expansion card Opening files on an expansion card Viewing card information Renaming a card Copying applications to an expansion card Removing all information from a card Related topics
28		Maintaining Your Handheld (PDF: 61KB / 8 pages) Handheld do’s and don’ts Handheld do's Handheld don'ts Resetting your handheld Doing a soft reset Doing a hard reset Restoring your information after a hard reset Related topics
29		Common Questions (PDF: 153KB / 27 pages) Setup Handheld Moving around Entering information Synchronizing Calendar Memos Note Pad Media Pocket Tunes™ Tasks Connecting wirelessly The VersaMail® application Privacy Sharing Problems with incompatible applications
30		Getting Help (PDF: 27KB / 2 pages) Self-help resources Technical support