Palm Visor Edge - Windows Edition Guía de usuario

Visor™ Edge HandheldUser Guide Windows Edition

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Page 92 Application Specific TasksRescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule an event:1. Tap

Chapter 6 Page 93Alarm for untimed events: You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified period o

Page 94 Application Specific Tasks3. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog box.4. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often event

Chapter 6 Page 95Current. Changes or deletes only the current instance of the re-peating event.Future. Changes or deletes the current event and all fu

Page 96 Application Specific TasksChanging the Date Book viewIn addition to displaying the calendar for a specific day, you can also display a whole

Chapter 6 Page 973. Tap an event to show a description of the event.Tips for using Week ViewKeep the following points in mind: To reschedule an event,

Page 98 Application Specific TasksWorking in Month ViewThe Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month View

Chapter 6 Page 99Tips for using Agenda view Tap any appointment while in Agenda view to display the Day View of the appointment. Check off completed

Page 100 Application Specific TasksDate Book menusDate Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book features that are not explained el

Chapter 6 Page 101Display OptionsEnables you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that

Chapter 1 Page 3Chapter 1Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Visor™ Edge handheld

Page 102 Application Specific TasksPreferences Start/End Time. Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select d

Chapter 6 Page 103Date Book PlusIn addition to all the standard Date Book features, Date Book Plus provides three extra views: Week View with Text, Ye

Page 104 Application Specific TasksWorking in Year ViewThe Year View shows an overview of your calendar for an entire year. Tips for using Year ViewK

Chapter 6 Page 105Working in List ViewThe List View is a text oriented view that is integrated with To Do List. It displays a list of events and To Do

Page 106 Application Specific TasksYou can distinguish a floating event from an integrated To Do item by the circle that appears next to the floating

Chapter 6 Page 107Working with To Do itemsDate Book Plus can create and display To Do items. To Do items appear in priority order at the top of the Da

Page 108 Application Specific TasksUsing the Daily JournalYou can use the Daily Journal feature to record events as they occur. Events are recorded w

Chapter 6 Page 109Using templatesYou can use templates to create a list of standard events. You can then select an event from this list and add it to

Page 110 Application Specific TasksUsing snooze alarmsWhen you set alarms in Date Book Plus, the Reminder & Snooze dialog box appears in place of

Chapter 6 Page 111Record menuOptions menuNew To Do Creates a new To Do item and adds it to your Date Book Plus and To Do List database.Duplicate ItemC

Page 4 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the f

Page 112 Application Specific TasksPreferences Start/End Time. Defines the start and end times for Date Book Plus screens. If the time slots you sel

Chapter 6 Page 113Display Options Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that appear in the Day View. The time bars show the duration of an event an

Page 114 Application Specific TasksAlarm Preferences Silent/Sound. Sets whether an alarm tone sounds. The Silent option blinks the LED on the power

Chapter 6 Page 115To Do Preferences Show Categories. Displays the To Do items in the categories you select. Priorities Displayed. Displays To Do ite

Page 116 Application Specific TasksWeek Preferences Time Format. Defines the format of the time display. The choices are No Time, 11p, 11:30p, 23, 2

Chapter 6 Page 117Month Preferences Show Timed Events. Displays events that you assigned to a specific time. Show Untimed Events. Displays events th

Page 118 Application Specific TasksList View Preferences Date Book. Determines which type of events appear in the List View display. The choices are

Chapter 6 Page 119AddressAddress is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses.Creating an Address ent

Page 120 Application Specific Tasks4. Use the Next Field Graffiti stroke to move to the First Name field.Tip:You can also move to any field by tappin

Chapter 6 Page 121Selecting types of phone numbersYou can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with an Address ent

Chapter 1 Page 52. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that stores Palm Desktop software, copy your user name folder, and sto

Page 122 Application Specific TasksAddress menusAddress menus are shown here for your reference, and Address features that are not explained elsewher

Chapter 6 Page 123Preferences Remember last category. Determines how Address appears when you return to it from another application. If you select th

Page 124 Application Specific Tasks When dialing, add this code to 7 digit numbers. Inserts the area code you specify in front of 7-digit numbers be

Chapter 6 Page 125To Do ListA To Do item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.”To create a

Page 126 Application Specific TasksTo set the priority of a To Do item:1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do item.2. Tap the Prior

Chapter 6 Page 127To display the To Do Item Details dialog box:1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.2. Tap Details.Setting a d

Page 128 Application Specific TasksTo Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of the To Do list screen.To ch

Chapter 6 Page 1293. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewhe

Page 130 Application Specific TasksMemo PadA memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memo

Chapter 6 Page 1312. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap Done.Memo Pad menusMemo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad fea

Page 6 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldVisor Edge componentsLocating front panel controlsStylus and Stylus releaseServes as the writing inst

Page 132 Application Specific TasksCalculatorCalculator includes two operating modes: Basic and Advanced. In Basic mode you can perform simple mathem

Chapter 6 Page 133Displaying Recent CalculationsThe Basic Calculator’s Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculatio

Page 134 Application Specific TasksUsing the Advanced Calculator buttonsIn addition to most of the Basic Calculator buttons, the Primary buttons are

Chapter 6 Page 135Trigonometry buttonsCalculates the inverse of x to the y power.Calculates the common (base 10) logarithm.Calculates the natural (bas

Page 136 Application Specific TasksFinance buttonsFinance buttons enable you to find an unknown variable value based on a group of known variable val

Chapter 6 Page 137Stores the current number as the total number of payments over the life of the loan.Stores the current number as the annual percenta

Page 138 Application Specific TasksLogic buttonsStatistics buttonsShifts the value to the left and fills the new places with zeros.Enters D in a hexa

Chapter 6 Page 139Weight/Temp buttonsCalculates the square of the sum of the values in the statistics memory list.Opens the Statistical Data dialog bo

Page 140 Application Specific TasksLength buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in degrees Fahrenheit. When you tap this button after tapping

Chapter 6 Page 141Area buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in square inches. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure,

Chapter 1 Page 7LED indicatorIndicates the status of the battery as it charges. When your handheld is in the cradle, the LED blinks while the battery

Page 142 Application Specific TasksVolume buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in teaspoons. When you tap this button after tapping another

Chapter 6 Page 143Creating a custom viewYou can modify any existing Advanced Calculator view to create your own view. While customizing a view, you ca

Page 144 Application Specific TasksCalculator menusCalculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not explained

Chapter 6 Page 145CityTimeCityTime enables you to display the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re

Page 146 Application Specific TasksSelecting remote citiesIn addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for four other cities anywh

Chapter 6 Page 147CityTime menusCityTime menus are shown here for your reference, and CityTime features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide

Page 148 Application Specific TasksExpenseExpense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount that you spent. A record in Expense is

Chapter 6 Page 149Tip:A quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure that no Expense item is selected in the Expense list, write the first l

Page 150 Application Specific Tasks3. Select any of the following options:4. Tap OK.Customizing the Currency pick listYou can select the currencies a

Chapter 6 Page 1512. Tap each Currency pick list and select the country whose currency you want to display on that line.3. Tap OK to close the Select

Page 8 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldUsing the backlightIf you have difficulty seeing the information on your handheld, you can use the ba

Page 152 Application Specific Tasks5. Tap OK to close the Currency Properties dialog box.6. Tap OK.Note:If you want to use your custom currency symbo

Chapter 6 Page 153Transferring your data to Microsoft ExcelAfter you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your handheld, Palm Desktop s

Page 154 Application Specific Tasks4. If you want to define an end date for the expense report, enter the date in the End Date box.Note:If you do not

Chapter 6 Page 155If you want to streamline or customize your expense reports, you can change these templates. For example, you can add your company n

Page 156 Application Specific TasksTo view your expense data using a Microsoft Excel template:1. Display your expense data in a Microsoft Excel sprea

Chapter 6 Page 157Expense menusExpense menus are shown here for your reference, and Expense features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide ar

Page 158 Application Specific Tasks

Chapter 7 Page 159Chapter 7Communicating Using Your HandheldThe previous chapter described the features of your Visor™ Edge handheld computer that hel

Page 160 Communicating Using Your HandheldIn Mail, you can do the following: View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. Create outgoing e-mail i

Chapter 7 Page 161To select HotSync options:1. Click the HotSync icon  in the Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). 2. Choose Cus

Chapter 1 Page 9Locating back panel componentsProtective flip coverThe flip cover protects the handheld screen when it is not in use. Your handheld co

Page 162 Communicating Using Your HandheldTip:To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set As Default check box.To change your Mail se

Chapter 7 Page 163To open an e-mail item: Tap an e-mail item to open it.To close an e-mail item: Tap Done to close the e-mail item.Displaying full hea

Page 164 Communicating Using Your HandheldTo create an e-mail item:1. Tap New.Tip:You can also create an e-mail item by tapping New from the Message

Chapter 7 Page 165Tip:If the address, CC, subject, or body exceeds the capacity of the screen display, tap the name of the field (for example, tap “To

Page 166 Communicating Using Your HandheldLooking up an addressTo identify the recipient of an e-mail item, you need to enter that person’s e-mail ad

Chapter 7 Page 167Adding details to e-mail itemsBefore you send your e-mail item, you can attach additional attributes to it, such as a signature or a

Page 168 Communicating Using Your HandheldSetting a priorityTo set a priority for your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap t

Chapter 7 Page 169Sending a blind carbon copyTo add a BCC field to your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap the BCC check box

Page 170 Communicating Using Your Handheld4. Tap OK.To add a signature to your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap the Signa

Chapter 7 Page 171Storing e-mail to be sent laterWhen you send e-mail from your handheld, it actually stores the e-mail in the Outbox folder until the

Page 10 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldTo attach the flip cover:1. Gently press the top of the flip cover onto your handheld until it click

Page 172 Communicating Using Your Handheld3. Tap Edit.Draft e-mailSometimes you may not want to send an e-mail item immediately; for example, you may

Chapter 7 Page 1733. Tap Edit.4. Enter your changes; then either save the e-mail item again as a draft, or tap Send to move the item to your Outbox fo

Page 174 Communicating Using Your HandheldDeleting e-mailYour handheld stores deleted e-mail in the Deleted folder until you perform the next HotSync

Chapter 7 Page 175To purge the contents of the Deleted folder:1. Tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Message, and then tap Purge Deleted.3. Tap Yes. Note:You

Page 176 Communicating Using Your HandheldDate columnThe Date column is optional in the Message list. By default, the Date column is hidden to increa

Chapter 7 Page 177HotSync optionsHotSync options enable you to manage your e-mail more effectively by selecting which e-mail items download when you s

Page 178 Communicating Using Your HandheldNote:The All setting does not mean that all information included in each e-mail item downloads to your hand

Chapter 7 Page 179To access the special filter settings: Tap the Filter box in the HotSync Options dialog box.Ignoring or receiving e-mailThe first st

Page 180 Communicating Using Your HandheldDefining filter stringsE-mail items are filtered based on the information contained in their To:, From:, an

Chapter 7 Page 181To define a filter string:1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options dialog box. 2. Enter your filter string, using commas or spac

Chapter 1 Page 11To attach the edge connector port door:1. Remove the flip cover as described earlier in this section.2. Insert the tab on the top edg

Page 182 Communicating Using Your Handheld2. Tap the Retrieve All High Priority check box to select it. 3. Tap OK.Note:This setting is applicable onl

Chapter 7 Page 183Mail menusMail menus are shown here for your reference, and Mail features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are describ

Page 184 Communicating Using Your HandheldBeaming informationYour handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam informatio

Chapter 7 Page 1855. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue working on your handheld.To bea

Page 186 Communicating Using Your HandheldTips on beaming information You can press the Address application button for about two seconds to beam yo

Chapter 8 Page 187Chapter 8Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® devices and Pa

Page 188 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTip:If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Always available.4. Click the Local tab to

Chapter 8 Page 1895. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem

Page 190 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Change.6

Chapter 8 Page 191IR HotSync operationsYour handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards f

Page ii Visor™ Edge Handheld User GuideCopyrightCopyright © 2000 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. Portions copyright © 1998-2000Palm, Inc. or it

Page 12 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldNote:If you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port or serial port on your computer, ref

Page 192 Advanced HotSync® Operations3. Click the Options tab.4. Select Enable infrared communication.The COM port displayed on this screen is the po

Chapter 8 Page 1932. Make sure Local Serial is checked on the menu.3. Choose Setup.4. Click the Local tab.5. In the Serial Port list, select the simul

Page 194 Advanced HotSync® Operations5. Position your handheld’s IR port within a couple of inches of your computer’s infrared port.6. Tap the HotSyn

Chapter 8 Page 195Conducting a HotSync operation via modemYou can use a modem, such as the Springboard™ modem, to synchronize your handheld when you a

Page 196 Advanced HotSync® Operations4. Click OK.Preparing your handheldThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem H

Chapter 8 Page 197To prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the HotSync icon . 3. Tap Modem.4. Ta

Page 198 Advanced HotSync® Operations8. If the phone line you’re using for the handheld has Call Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box t

Chapter 8 Page 199Performing a HotSync operation via a modemAfter you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options,

Page 200 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare your computer for a network HotSync operation:1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows syst

Chapter 8 Page 201To prepare your handheld for a dial-in network HotSync operation:Note: If you are performing a network HotSync operation via a LAN,

Chapter 1 Page 13To charge the battery:1. Connect the cradle as described in the previous steps.2. Place your handheld in the cradle.Note:The LED blin

Page 202 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPerforming a network HotSync operation via a LANYou are ready to perform a network HotSync from another computer

Chapter 8 Page 203Creating a user profileIf you need to configure several Palm OS® handhelds with specific information (such as a company phone list)

Page 204 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation:1. Place the new handheld in the cradle.2. Press the HotSy

Chapter 9 Page 205Chapter 9Setting Preferences forYour HandheldThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Visor

Page 206 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldButtons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with

Chapter 9 Page 207To change the Pen preferences:1. Tap Pen.2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen strok

Page 208 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldHotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different appli

Chapter 9 Page 209Connection TypesThere are four type of connections you can choose from when configuring your preferences:Serial to PCThis connection

Page 210 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSetting modem configurationsModem configurations enable your handheld to use a Springboard modem to com

Chapter 9 Page 211Note:Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing.5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the spea

Page 14 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldTapping and typingTap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a co

Page 212 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld4. Tap the Dialing pick list and select TouchTone or Rotary. Note:Select Rotary only if your telephone

Chapter 9 Page 213Formats preferencesUse the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the display format of the dates, times, and num

Page 214 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldNote:This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, Year, and List views in Date Book Plus and all other a

Chapter 9 Page 215To set the system and alarm sounds:1. Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level. Note:When you turn off the System S

Page 216 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldTo select a service:1. Tap the Service pick list.2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use

Chapter 9 Page 217Entering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in this field determi

Page 218 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSelecting a connectionThe Connection Preferences settings enable your handheld to use a modem to commun

Chapter 9 Page 219To enter your server phone number:1. Tap the Phone field.2. Enter the phone number you use to reach your ISP or dial-in server.3. If

Page 220 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldDisabling Call WaitingCall Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you

Chapter 9 Page 221To use a calling card:1. Tap the Use calling card check box to select it.2. Enter your calling card number on the Use calling card l

Chapter 1 Page 15Elements of the handheld interfaceMenu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu ba

Page 222 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldCreating additional service templatesYou can create additional service templates from scratch or by dup

Chapter 9 Page 2233. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types:Note:If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doe

Page 224 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldDefining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for tra

Chapter 9 Page 225To identify dynamic IP addressing: Tap the IP Address check box to select it.To enter a permanent IP address:1. Tap the IP Address c

Page 226 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld3. Tap the command you want from the Command list. If the command requires additional information, a fi

Chapter 9 Page 2274. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.Deleting a service templateThere is only one way to delete a se

Page 228 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldOptions menuTCP/IP troubleshootingIf you are having a problem establishing a network connection using T

Chapter 9 Page 229Owner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information tha

Page 230 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldShortCuts preferencesThe ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering

Chapter 9 Page 231Editing a ShortCutAfter you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.To edit a ShortCut:1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit

Page 16 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldOpening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your

Page 232 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld

Appendix A Page 233Appendix AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your Visor™ Edge handheld com

Page 234 Maintaining Your HandheldBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations when using the rechargeable battery in your handheld

Appendix A Page 235Resetting your handheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your hand

Page 236 Maintaining Your HandheldPerforming a warm resetA warm reset bypasses system extensions on your handheld, such as HackMaster hacks or system

Appendix A Page 237Tip:You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar.2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.3.

Page 238 Maintaining Your Handheld

Appendix B Page 239Appendix BTroubleshooting TipsIf you encounter a problem with your Visor™ Edge handheld computer: Review this section to see if you

Page 240 Troubleshooting TipsOperating problemsProblem SolutionMy handheld won’t turn on.Try each of these in turn: Adjust the contrast control. Make

Appendix B Page 241Tapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, it activates the wrong feature.Calibrate the sc

Chapter 1 Page 17To open an application:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have many app

Page 242 Troubleshooting TipsApplication problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld is no

Appendix B Page 243HotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? Perform

Page 244 Troubleshooting TipsI cannot launch the HotSync Manager. Make sure you are not running another program, such as America Online, CompuServe,

Appendix B Page 245I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued) Make sure your handheld is seated in the

Page 246 Troubleshooting TipsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued)Check the following on your co

Appendix B Page 247Beaming problemsProblem SolutionI cannot beam data to another Palm OS handheld. Be sure both handhelds are turned on,confirm that t

Page 248 Troubleshooting TipsPassword problemsProblem SolutionI forgot the password, and my handheld is not locked.You can use Security to delete the

Appendix B Page 249Technical supportIf you cannot solve your problem after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, check our w

Page 250 Troubleshooting Tips

Appendix C Page 251Appendix CCreating a Custom Expense ReportThis section explains how to modify existing Expense application templates and how to cre

Page 18 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldIn this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is selected a

Page 252 Creating a Custom Expense ReportCustomizing existing sample templatesFour sample Expense Report templates come with Palm Desktop software. T

Appendix C Page 2534. From the File menu, choose Save As.5. Click the Save as type drop-down list and choose Template (*.xlt).6. Navigate to the Templ

Page 254 Creating a Custom Expense ReportSectionsA Section is an area of the report that has common formatting. It is common for an Expense report to

Appendix C Page 255Analyzing your custom Expense ReportIf you already have a custom Excel expense report, you can use it with a modified mapping table

Page 256 Creating a Custom Expense ReportProgramming the mapping tableOnce you have analyzed the components of your custom Expense Report, you can pr

Appendix C Page 2575. Scroll down to a blank area of the Maptable.xls file (below the rows used for Sample4.xlt), and click on a row number to select

Page 258 Creating a Custom Expense Report10.Define the dimensions of the Section. The dimensions of the Section appear in the green columns (10–13).1

Appendix C Page 25912.Define whether the Section is in list format. This setting appears in the light purple columns (18–19).If the Section will prese

Page 260 Creating a Custom Expense Report15.Mark a Section for prepaid expenses (yellow column). If a row in the map table is for prepaid (company pa

Appendix C Page 261Expense file detailsThe Expense.txt file contains four groups of data. It will be easier to see these four distinct groups of data

Chapter 1 Page 19To use the Graffiti menu commands:1. In the Graffiti text area, draw a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right. The Command

Page 262 Creating a Custom Expense Report

Appendix D Page 263Appendix DNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require n

Page 264 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsLiteral charactersThe backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a li

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Page 271The reason we have a separate public license for some libraries is that they blur the dis-tinction we usually make between modifying or adding

Page 20 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldTo display an online tip:1. Tap the Tips icon . 2. After you review the tip, tap Done.Four ways to

Page 272 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Library's complete source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you

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Page 276 16. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR

Page 277FCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not

Page 278 AcknowledgmentsWe would like to thank the following developers whose contributions were an integralpart of the Handspring product: C.E. Steu

Page 279IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 39Accented charactersGraffiti writing 36onscreen keyboard 38Add-on applications 44–47AddressFast Lookup

Page 280 Beaming information 184–186location of IR port 7pen stroke to activate 207problems with 247Birthdays. See Repeating eventsBold font for text

Page 281Copying text 65Country default setting 213Cover 9, 10Cradleconnecting to computer 9, 11for local HotSync operations 68, 69serial 4, 11, 188, 2

Chapter 1 Page 21Your handheld also includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See “Installing and removing applications” in C

Page 282 opening 55overview 55templates 109To Do List items 107Week View with Text 103Year View 104DatesExpense item 149setting current 25, 242showing

Page 283date of item 149defining new currency 151deleting records 66menus 157notes for records 85opening 61overview 61purging records 67receipt detail

Page 284 HotSync Manager 68IR operation 191–194linking to external files 202local operation 69, 188, 244, 245modem operation 189, 195–199, 245–246mode

Page 285MMailaddress lookup 166–167attachments 178BCC (blind carbon copy) 167, 169changing setup 162closing 163confirm delivery 167, 170confirm read 1

Page 286 NNetworkconnecting 221connection type 223idle timeout 223login scripts 225password 217phone settings 218preferences 218–228primary DNS 224sec

Page 287Prioritizing To Do List records 125, 129Priority of delivery (e-mail) 168Private recordsdisplaying and creating 82, 242lost with forgotten pas

Page 288 forgotten password 51locking the handheld 50private records 82Selectingdate for event 90e-mail to be synchronized. See Filters for e-mailphon

Page 289completion date 128conduit for synchronizing 189creating items in Date Book Plus 107creating records 63, 125deleting records 66due date 127, 1

Contents Page iiiContentsAbout This Guide ...1Chapter 1: Introduction

Page 22 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldOnscreen keyboardWhen you create or edit a record in an application such as Address, you can open th

Chapter 1 Page 23Using Palm Desktop softwareIf you have new records you want to add to your handheld and prefer to use the computer keyboard rather th

Page 24 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldCustomizing your handheldYou can customize your handheld by using the Preferences application. You c

Chapter 1 Page 25To set the current 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.

Page 26 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge HandheldInstalling Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop

Chapter 1 Page 27Installing a Springboard moduleSpringboard expansion modules enable you to extend the functions of your handheld. To install a Spring

Page 28 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge Handheld

Chapter 2 Page 29Chapter 2Entering Data in Your HandheldThis chapter explains how to enter data into your Visor™ Edge handheld computer, by writing wi

Page 30 Entering Data in Your Handheld Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your ha

Chapter 2 Page 313. 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

Page iv Visor™ Edge Handheld User GuideChapter 3: Managing Your Applications... 41Using the Applications Lau

Page 32 Entering Data in Your HandheldThe Graffiti alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANB O CP D QER F SG THUIV JWKX LY M

Chapter 2 Page 33Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters

Page 34 Entering Data in Your HandheldGraffiti numbersWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter

Chapter 2 Page 35Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page 36 Entering Data in Your HandheldWriting accented charactersTo create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, f

Chapter 2 Page 37Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within tex

Page 38 Entering Data in Your HandheldYour handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Using the onscreen keyboardYou can open the

Chapter 2 Page 39Using your computer keyboardIf you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop sof

Page 40 Entering Data in Your HandheldTo import data:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. Click the application into which you want to import data.3. If

Chapter 3 Page 41Chapter 3Managing Your ApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Visor™ Edge handheld computer, ho

Contents Page vSorting lists of records ...81Making records private ...

Page 42 Managing Your ApplicationsTo categorize an application: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Cate

Chapter 3 Page 43Changing the Applications Launcher displayBy default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an icon. As an alternati

Page 44 Managing Your ApplicationsChoosing preferencesYou can set options that affect an entire application in the application’s Preferences dialog b

Chapter 3 Page 452. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop.3. Click Install.Tip:You can also access the Install Tool dialog box by selecti

Page 46 Managing Your Applications5. Click Add. 6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheld.7. Click Open.Note:Review the

Chapter 3 Page 47Removing applicationsIn the event that you run out of memory or decide that you no longer need an application you installed, you can

Page 48 Managing Your ApplicationsRemoving Palm Desktop softwareRemoving Palm Desktop software also removes HotSync Manager. If you remove this softw

Chapter 3 Page 49Assigning a passwordYou can assign a password to protect your private records and to lock your handheld.To assign a password:1. Tap t

Page 50 Managing Your Applications3. Tap OK.4. Do one of the following:To change the password, enter the new password, and tap OK.To delete the passw

Chapter 3 Page 51Recovering from a forgotten passwordIf you did not activate the Off & Lock feature and you forget your password, you can delete t

Page vi Visor™ Edge Handheld User GuideMemo Pad menus ... 131Calculator...

Page 52 Managing Your Applications

Chapter 4 Page 53Chapter 4Overview of Basic ApplicationsThis chapter briefly describes each application and how to open it. Your Visor™ Edge handheld

Page 54 Overview of Basic ApplicationsDate BookDate Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a

Chapter 4 Page 55Date Book PlusDate Book Plus is an enhanced version of the Date Book application. In addition to all the standard Date Book features,

Page 56 Overview of Basic ApplicationsAddressAddress enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal o

Chapter 4 Page 57To Do ListTo Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do.In To Do List, you can d

Page 58 Overview of Basic ApplicationsMemo PadMemo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in Date Book, Address, or

Chapter 4 Page 59CalculatorCalculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and a variety of advanced math and scient

Page 60 Overview of Basic ApplicationsCityTimeCityTime helps you keep track of the time anywhere around the globe. In CityTime, you can do the follow

Chapter 4 Page 61ExpenseExpense lets you keep track of your expenses and then transfer the information to a spreadsheet on your computer.In Expense, y

Contents Page viiChapter 8: Advanced HotSync® Operations ...187Selecting HotSync setup options...

Page 62 Overview of Basic Applications

Chapter 5 Page 63Chapter 5Common TasksThis chapter provides instructions on how to do tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications.

Page 64 Common TasksEditing recordsAfter you create a record, you can change, delete, or enter new text at any time. Two screen features tell you whe

Chapter 5 Page 65UndoReverses the action of the last edit command. For example, if you used Cut to remove text, Undo restores the text you removed. Un

Page 66 Common TasksDeleting recordsTo delete a record in any of the basic applications:1. Select the record you want to delete.2. Tap the Menu icon

Chapter 5 Page 67Purging recordsOver time, as you use Date Book or Date Book Plus, To Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records in these applica

Page 68 Common TasksExchanging and updating data: HotSync operationsThe HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates —

Chapter 5 Page 69To perform a local HotSync operation:1. Insert your handheld into the cradle. 2. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On

Page 70 Common TasksImportant:The first time you perform a HotSync operation, you must enter a user name in the New User dialog box and click OK. Eve

Chapter 5 Page 71System-defined and user-defined categoriesBy default, your handheld includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and

Page viii Visor™ Edge Handheld User GuideCreating a login script ... 225Deleting a ser

Page 72 Common TasksTo display a category of records:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen.2. Select the categor

Chapter 5 Page 734. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.You can assign any of your records to the new category.To rename a c

Page 74 Common Tasks5. Tap OK.Tip:You can group the records in two or more categories into one category by giving the categories the same name. For e

Chapter 5 Page 75To use the Look Up line to find an Address record:1. Display the Address list screen.2. Enter the first letter of the name you want t

Page 76 Common Tasks4. Continue pressing the application buttons to narrow the list based on the second, third, forth, etc. letters of the name. For

Chapter 5 Page 77Fast Lookup tips To start a new search, press the top scroll button. In scroll mode, you must exit and reenter Fast Lookup to begin a

Page 78 Common TasksAs your handheld searches for the text, you can tap Stop at any time. You may want to do this if the entry you want appears be-fo

Chapter 5 Page 795. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step

Page 80 Common TasksLooking up names to add to expense recordsIn Expense, Lookup displays the names in your Address list that have data in the Compan

Chapter 5 Page 81Sorting lists of recordsYou can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applicat

Page 1About This GuideWelcome to the Visor™ Edge handheld computer. This guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It

Page 82 Common TasksMaking records privateIn all basic applications, except Mail and Expense, you can make individual records private. Private record

Chapter 5 Page 83To display all private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list. 4. Tap Show Recor

Page 84 Common TasksTo display all private records in a specific application:1. Open the application in which you want to display the records.2. Tap

Chapter 5 Page 85Attaching notesIn all basic applications except Memo Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several thousand cha

Page 86 Common TasksChoosing fontsIn all basic applications except Expense, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose

Chapter 6 Page 87Chapter 6Application Specific TasksThis chapter is organized by application and gives instructions on how to do tasks that are specif

Page 88 Application Specific TasksDate BookWhen you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day.

Chapter 6 Page 893. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 7. If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap the time of the event to open t

Page 90 Application Specific TasksTo schedule an event for another day:1. Select the date you want for the event by doing one of the following: Tap

Chapter 6 Page 91To schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “To schedule an event for another day.”2