Palm m500 Series Handheld Getting Started Guide

Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds

Aan de slag met Palm™ m500-serie Handhelds Komma igäng med handhelder i Palm™ m500-serien

Helds Komme i gang med Palm™ m500 Series handheld

Helds Introduktion til Palm™ m500-handheld

Palm™ m500-kämmentetokoneiden aloitusopas

Introdução aos Handheldes Palm™ série m500

Palm™ m500 Series HandHeld

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Contents

English ..... 3
Nederlands ..... 21
Svenska ..... 39
Norsk ..... 57
Dansk ..... 75
Suomi ..... 93
Português ..... 111
한국어 ..... 129

Contents

Chapter 1: Get Started .....5
Your Palm m500 series handheld .....6
Upgrading from another Palm OS handheld .....6
Preparing to use your handheld .....7
Connecting the HotSync cradle .....7
Charging your handheld .....7
Setting up your handheld .....8
Installing Palm Desktop software .....8
Installing Palm Desktop software on a Windows computer .....9
Installing Palm Desktop software on a Macintosh .....10
Synchronizing data: Performing the first HotSync operation .....11
Using Expansion Features .....12
Inserting an expansion card .....12
Removing an expansion card .....13
Using Peripheral Hardware .....13
Chapter 2: Enter Data .....15
Entering data with the onscreen keyboards .....15
Entering data with Graffiti writing .....16
Graffiti tips .....17
Entering data with Note Pad .....17
Entering data with Palm Desktop software .....18
Entering data using an external keyboard .....18
Importing data .....18
Congratulations! .....19

Copyright

Copyright © 1998-2001 Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Graffiti, HotSync, PalmConnect, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide.

Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. Palm, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.

Important: Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program(s). Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement.

HotSync $ ^{®} $ Cradle Adapters and Software Download Available

The HotSync $ ^{\circledR} $ cradle supplied with your handheld fits a USB connector. If you do not have a USB port available on your computer, you can order a 9-pin serial cradle and the following types of adapters: 25-pin serial adapter (for use with Windows computers), or a Macintosh serial adapter. To order or receive information about where to obtain a serial cradle and adapters, visit your local Palm reseller or call the InfoLine number for your country of residence on the Worldwide Customer Support card.

Palm $ ^{™} $ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.palm.com.

Agency Compliance Information

Product regulatory and compliance information can be found in the Handbook file located on the product CD-ROM.

Chapter 1

Get Started

Palm $ ^{TM} $ 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:

Enter your schedule in Date Book, and set an alarm to remind you of important meetings

Keep all your contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in Address Book

■ Prioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List

☑ Jot quick notes directly on the screen in Note Pad

View, edit, and compose email on the run

Synchronize your data with Palm $ ^{™} $ Desktop software on your Windows or Macintosh computer so you always have a copy

■ Insert Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards to add additional software or memory, or to back up your data

Attach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem or portable keyboard

Beam information to another Palm OS $ ^{\circledR} $ handheld that is close by and has an IR (infrared) port

This guide, Getting Started with Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds, provides information about performing basic tasks on your handheld and with Palm Desktop software.

After you install Palm Desktop software on your computer, please read the online Handbook for Palm™ m500 Series Handhelds for information about performing more advanced tasks. If you are using a Windows computer, open the handbook by clicking the Handbook.pdf file in the Palm folder on your computer. If you are using a Macintosh computer, copy the Handbook.pdf file from the Documentation folder on the Palm Desktop CD-ROM to your Palm folder, and then click the file.

Your Palm m500 series handheld

Expansion card slot Insert expansion cards to add additional applications or memory, or to back up your data. Applications Tap the Applications icon to see all your applications. Date Book Address Book Application buttons To Do List Note Pad Power