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Visor™ HandheldUser Guide Macintosh Edition

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Page 100 Application Specific TasksRescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheld. To reschedule an event:1. Ta

Chapter 6 Page 101Alarm for untimed events: You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified period

Page 102 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 103Current. Changes or deletes only the current instance of the re-peating event.Future. Changes or deletes the current event and all f

Page 104 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 1053. 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 106 Application Specific TasksWorking in Month ViewThe Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month Vie

Chapter 6 Page 107Tips for using Agenda view Tap any appointment while in Agenda view to display the Day View of the appointment. Check off completed

Page 108 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 109Display OptionsEnables you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that

Chapter 1 Page 11Chapter 1Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Visor™ handheld computer

Page 110 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 111Date Book PlusIn addition to all the standard Date Book features, Date Book Plus provides three extra views: Week View with Text, Ye

Page 112 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 113Working 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 114 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 115Working 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 116 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 117Using 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 118 Application Specific TasksUsing snooze alarmsWhen you set alarms in Date Book Plus, the Reminder & Snooze dialog box appears in place of

Chapter 6 Page 119Record 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 12 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system must meet the follo

Page 120 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 121Display 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 122 Application Specific TasksAlarm Preferences Alarm Sound. Sets the tone of the alarm. Snooze Sound. Sets the tone of the snooze alarm. Re

Chapter 6 Page 123To Do Preferences Show Categories. Displays the To Do items in the categories you select. Priorities Displayed. Displays To Do ite

Page 124 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 125Month Preferences Show Timed Events. Displays events that you assigned to a specific time. Show Untimed Events. Displays events th

Page 126 Application Specific TasksList View Preferences Date Book. Determines which type of events appear in the List View display. The choices are

Chapter 6 Page 127AddressAddress is the application in which you store name and address information about people or businesses.Creating an Address ent

Page 128 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 129Selecting 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 13To upgrade:1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop software. This ensures that the latest information from your h

Page 130 Application Specific TasksAddress menusAddress menus are shown here for your reference, and Address features that are not explained elsewher

Chapter 6 Page 131Preferences Remember last category. Determines how Address appears when you return to it from another application. If you select th

Page 132 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 133To 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 134 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 135To 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 136 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 1373. 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 138 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 1392. 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 14 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldVisor componentsLocating front panel controls StylusServes as the writing instrument used to enter data i

Page 140 Application Specific TasksCalculatorCalculator includes two operating modes: Basic and Advanced. In Basic mode you can perform simple mathem

Chapter 6 Page 141Displaying Recent CalculationsThe Basic Calculator’s Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculatio

Page 142 Application Specific TasksUsing the Advanced Calculator buttonsIn addition to most of the Basic Calculator buttons, the Primary buttons are

Chapter 6 Page 143Trigonometry buttonsCalculates the square root of the current number.Calculates the inverse of x to the y power.Calculates the commo

Page 144 Application Specific TasksFinance buttonsFinance buttons enable you to find an unknown variable value based on a group of known variable val

Chapter 6 Page 145Stores the current number as the total number of payments over the life of the loan.Stores the current number as the annual percenta

Page 146 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 147Weight/Temp buttonsCalculates the square of the sum of the values in the statistics memory list.Opens the Statistical Data dialog bo

Page 148 Application Specific TasksLength buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in kilograms. When you tap this button after tapping another

Chapter 6 Page 149Area buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in centimeters. When you tap this button after tapping another unit of measure, i

Chapter 1 Page 15Using the backlightIf you have difficulty seeing the information on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your scree

Page 150 Application Specific TasksVolume buttonsIndicates the current value is entered in hectares. When you tap this button after tapping another u

Chapter 6 Page 151Creating a custom viewYou can modify any existing Advanced Calculator view to create your own view. While customizing a view, you ca

Page 152 Application Specific TasksCalculator menusCalculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not explained

Chapter 6 Page 153CityTimeCityTime enables you to display the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re

Page 154 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 155CityTime menusCityTime menus are shown here for your reference, and CityTime features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide

Page 156 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 157Tip: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 158 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 1592. 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 16 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldProtective coverThe cover protects the Visor handheld screen when it is not in use. To remove the cover:1

Page 160 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 161Expense menusExpense menus are shown here for your reference, and Expense features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide ar

Page 162 Application Specific Tasks

Chapter 7 Page 163Chapter 7Communicating Using Your HandheldThe previous chapter described the features of your Visor™ handheld computer that help you

Page 164 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 165To 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 166 Communicating Using Your HandheldCreating e-mail itemsYou create e-mail items with your handheld the same way you create e-mail with your de

Chapter 7 Page 1673. To send a copy of this e-mail item to additional recipients, tap the CC: field, and then enter the e-mail addresses of the additi

Page 168 Communicating Using Your Handheld6. Enter the text of your reply.Tip:You have several options including setting the priority. See “Adding de

Chapter 7 Page 1696. Tap an address to select it.7. Tap Add.Adding details to e-mail itemsBefore you send your e-mail item, you can attach additional

Chapter 1 Page 17Locating back panel componentsSpringboard expansion slot protectorSlides in and out of the Springboard expansion slot. You can replac

Page 170 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 171Sending 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 172 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 173Storing 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 174 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 1753. 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 176 Communicating Using Your HandheldDeleting e-mailYour handheld stores deleted e-mail in the Deleted folder until you perform the next HotSync

Chapter 7 Page 177To 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 178 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 179HotSync optionsHotSync options enable you to manage your e-mail more effectively by selecting which e-mail items download when you s

Page 18 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldInstalling the batteriesTo use your handheld, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries

Page 180 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 181To access the special filter settings: Tap the Filter box in the HotSync Options dialog box.Ignoring or receiving e-mailThe first st

Page 182 Communicating Using Your HandheldDefining filter stringsE-mail items are filtered based on the information contained in their To:, From:, an

Chapter 7 Page 183To define a filter string:1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options dialog box. 2. Enter your filter string, using commas or spac

Page 184 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 185Mail menusMail menus are shown here for your reference, and Mail features that are not explained elsewhere in this guide are describ

Page 186 Communicating Using Your HandheldBeaming informationYour handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam informatio

Chapter 7 Page 1875. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue working on your handheld.To bea

Page 188 Communicating Using Your HandheldTips on beaming information You can press the Address application button for about two seconds to beam yo

Chapter 8 Page 189Chapter 8Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® devices and Pa

Chapter 1 Page 19Tapping and typingTap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus t

Page 190 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTip:If you’re not sure which options to use, keep the default settings: Enabled and Enable HotSync software at s

Chapter 8 Page 1915. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.Check for a connection usingDetermines the method used to synchronize your handheld a

Page 192 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCustomizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines ho

Chapter 8 Page 1936. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.Note:Changing t

Page 194 Advanced HotSync® OperationsDesktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to a physical COM port. Laptops are likely t

Chapter 8 Page 195Performing an IR HotSync operationAfter you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy to perform the actu

Page 196 Advanced HotSync® OperationsThe next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just press the HotSync button on the cradle. You can leave

Chapter 8 Page 1976. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Modem Setup.7. Under Modem Setup, adjust the following options as needed: 8. Cl

Page 198 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPreparing your handheldThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync opera

Chapter 8 Page 1998. If the phone line you’re using for the handheld has Call Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interrupt

Page 2 Visor™ Handheld User GuideCopyrightCopyright © 2001 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. Portions copyright © 1998-2001Palm, Inc. or its subsi

Page 20 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldElements of the handheld interfaceMenu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all

Page 200 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPerforming a HotSync operation via a modemAfter you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your Con

Chapter 8 Page 2013. Click New Profile. 4. Enter the name of the profile and click OK.5. Close the Users dialog box.6. From the User pop-up menu, choo

Page 202 Advanced HotSync® Operations

Chapter 9 Page 203Chapter 9Setting Preferences forYour HandheldThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Visor

Page 204 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldButtons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with

Chapter 9 Page 205To 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 206 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldHotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different appli

Chapter 9 Page 207Connection TypesThere are four type of connections you can choose from when configuring your preferences:Serial to PCThis connection

Page 208 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSetting modem configurationsModem configurations enable your handheld to use a Springboard modem to com

Chapter 9 Page 209Note:Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing.5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the spea

Chapter 1 Page 21Opening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your handheld. You can also open the f

Page 210 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 211Formats preferencesUse the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the display format of the dates, times, and num

Page 212 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 213To 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 214 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSelecting a serviceUse the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or a dial-in ser

Chapter 9 Page 215Entering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in this field determi

Page 216 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldSelecting a connectionThe Connection Preferences settings enable your handheld to use a modem to commun

Chapter 9 Page 217To 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 218 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldDisabling Call WaitingCall Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you

Chapter 9 Page 219To 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

Page 22 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldTo open an application:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the icon of the application that you want t

Page 220 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldCreating additional service templatesYou can create additional service templates from scratch or by dup

Chapter 9 Page 2213. 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 222 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldDefining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for tra

Chapter 9 Page 223To 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 224 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 2254. 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 226 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldOptions menuTCP/IP troubleshootingIf you are having a problem establishing a network connection using T

Chapter 9 Page 227Owner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information tha

Page 228 Setting Preferences for Your HandheldShortCuts preferencesThe ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering

Chapter 9 Page 229Editing 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

Chapter 1 Page 23In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is selected and contains the commands New Memo

Page 230 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld

Appendix A Page 231Appendix AMaintaining Your HandheldThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your Visor™ handheld computer

Page 232 Maintaining Your HandheldBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations when replacing the batteries in your handheld: Under

Appendix A Page 233Resetting your handheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your hand

Page 234 Maintaining Your HandheldPerforming a warm resetA warm reset bypasses system extensions on your handheld, such as HackMaster hacks or system

Appendix A Page 2353. From the User pop-up menu, select your user name.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Conduit Settings.6. Selec

Page 236 Maintaining Your Handheld

Appendix B Page 237Appendix BTroubleshooting TipsIf you encounter a problem with your Visor™ handheld computer: Review this section to see if your pro

Page 238 Troubleshooting TipsOperating problemsProblem SolutionMy handheld won’t turn on.Try each of these in turn: Adjust the contrast control. Make

Appendix B Page 239Tapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, it activates the wrong feature.Calibrate the sc

Page 24 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldTo use the Graffiti menu commands:1. In the Graffiti text area, draw a diagonal line from the lower left

Page 240 Troubleshooting TipsApplication problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your handheld is no

Appendix B Page 241HotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? Perform

Page 242 Troubleshooting TipsI cannot launch the HotSync Manager. Make sure you are not running another program, such as America Online, CompuServe,

Appendix B Page 243I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Check the following on your computer: Make sure your

Page 244 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 245Beaming problemsProblem SolutionI cannot beam data to another Palm OS handheld. Confirm that your handheld and the other Visor hand

Page 246 Troubleshooting TipsPassword problemsProblem SolutionI forgot the password, and my handheld is not locked.You can use Security to delete the

Appendix B Page 247Springboard module problemsProblem SolutionMy Springboard module isn’t working properly. Some modules (such as GPS units) simply ne

Page 248 Troubleshooting TipsTechnical supportIf you cannot solve your problem after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix,

Appendix C Page 249Appendix CNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require n

Chapter 1 Page 25To display an online tip:1. Tap the Tips icon . 2. After you review the tip, tap Done.Four ways to enter dataThere are four ways to

Page 250 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsLiteral charactersThe backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a li

Page 251Other Product InformationLimited Warranty and End User Software License AgreementFor warranty information and a copy of the End User License A

Page 252 Responsible Party: Handspring, Inc.189 Bernardo AvenueMountain View, California 94043-5203United States of America(650) 230-5000Canadian RFI

Page 253IndexAAccented charactersGraffiti writing 42onscreen keyboard 44Add-on applications 52–55AddressFast Lookup 83–85Address Book*If Found Call* e

Page 254 Bold font for text 94Brightness Control 15Business card for beaming 186Buttons preferences 204CCalculatorAdvanced mode 141Area view 149Basic

Page 255Cradleconnecting to computer 17, 31for local HotSync operations 76, 77serial 31USB 32CreatingAddress Book entries 127–128categories 49–50, 80–

Page 256 DatesExpense item 157setting current 30, 240showing in Mail list 178To Do List record due 135Day (Date Book view) 96, 109, 121Decimal point 2

Page 257FFast 83Fast Lookup 83–85FCC Statement 251Filing e-mail 175Filters for e-mail 180–184Findingapplications, using Graffiti writing 22e-mail addr

Page 258 online Tips 24onscreen 239repeating event 102Idle timeout of ISP or server connection 221Ignoring e-mail. See Filters for e-mailImporting dat

Page 259Meetings. See Date BookMemo Padadding Address Book data to records 86–87categorizing records 78conduit for synchronizing 192creating records 7

Page 26 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldYour handheld also includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See “Installing and

Page 260 PPalm Desktop software. See Desktop softwarePasswords 57–60changing 58creating 57deleting 58for network 215forgotten 60, 246Pasting text 73Pa

Page 261Recurring eventsdeleting 74scheduling 101Reminder. See AlarmRemovingapplications 55Desktop software 56Renaming categories 81Repeating eventsde

Page 262 Synchronizing data. See HotSyncSystem conduit 192System requirements for Desktop software 12System sounds 212TTapping 19, 239Task. See To Do

Page 263VVendor for Expense item 158WWarm reset 234Web sites 32Week (Date Book view) 104–105, 211, 240Week with Text (Date Book Plus view) 111Writing

Chapter 1 Page 27Onscreen keyboardWhen you create or edit a record in an application such as Address, you can open the onscreen alphabetic and numeric

Page 28 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldUsing Palm Desktop softwareIf you have new records you want to add to your handheld and prefer to use the

Chapter 1 Page 29Customizing your handheldYou can customize your handheld by using the Preferences application. You can enter personal information suc

Page 3ContentsAbout This Guide ...9Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Vi

Page 30 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldTo set the current date:1. Tap the Set Date box.2. Tap the arrows to select the current year. 3. Tap a mo

Chapter 1 Page 31Installing Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation, re

Page 32 Introduction to Your Visor™ HandheldTo connect the cradle:1. Plug the cable from the handheld cradle into the USB port or serial port on your

Chapter 1 Page 33Installing a Springboard moduleSpringboard expansion modules enable you to extend the functions of your handheld. To install a Spring

Page 34 Introduction to Your Visor™ Handheld

Chapter 2 Page 35Chapter 2Entering Data in Your HandheldThis chapter explains how to enter data into your Visor™ handheld computer, by writing with th

Page 36 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 373. 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 38 Entering Data in Your HandheldThe Graffiti alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANB O CP D QER F SG THUIV JWKX LY M

Chapter 2 Page 39Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters

Page 4 Visor™ Handheld User GuideChapter 3: Managing Your Applications...49Using the Applications Launcher.

Page 40 Entering Data in Your HandheldGraffiti numbersWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you can enter

Chapter 2 Page 41Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page 42 Entering Data in Your HandheldWriting accented charactersTo create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, f

Chapter 2 Page 43Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within tex

Page 44 Entering Data in Your HandheldYour handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Using the onscreen keyboardYou can open the

Chapter 2 Page 45Using 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 46 Entering Data in Your HandheldYou can also import data from a FileMaker Pro database or a ClarisWorks database. In FileMaker Pro, be sure to

Chapter 2 Page 47Using an external keyboardYou can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the connector on your handheld so you can type data direc

Page 48 Entering Data in Your Handheld

Chapter 3 Page 49Chapter 3Managing Your ApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Visor™ handheld computer, how to

Page 5Sorting lists of records ...89Making records private ...

Page 50 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 51Changing the Applications Launcher displayBy default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an icon. As an alternati

Page 52 Managing Your ApplicationsChoosing preferencesYou can set options that affect an entire application in the application’s Preferences dialog b

Chapter 3 Page 53Note:Any game or application that you install on your handheld resides in RAM memory; you can delete them at any time.To install add-

Page 54 Managing Your ApplicationsNote:Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Handheld Files dialog box. If you do not want to i

Chapter 3 Page 55Removing applicationsIn the event that you run out of memory or decide that you no longer need an application you installed, you can

Page 56 Managing Your ApplicationsRemoving Palm Desktop softwareRemoving Palm Desktop software also removes HotSync Manager. If you remove this softw

Chapter 3 Page 57SecurityYour handheld comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protect. In Se

Page 58 Managing Your ApplicationsChanging or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your handheld, you can change or delete it at any tim

Chapter 3 Page 59Locking your handheldYou can also lock your handheld so that you need to enter your password to operate it.Important:If you lock your

Page 6 Visor™ Handheld User GuideMemo Pad menus ... 139Calculator...

Page 60 Managing Your ApplicationsRecovering from a forgotten passwordIf you did not activate the Off & Lock feature and you forget your password

Chapter 4 Page 61Chapter 4Overview of Basic ApplicationsThis chapter briefly describes each application and how to open it. Your Visor™ handheld compu

Page 62 Overview of Basic ApplicationsDate BookDate Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a

Chapter 4 Page 63Date Book PlusDate Book Plus is an enhanced version of the Date Book application. In addition to all the standard Date Book features,

Page 64 Overview of Basic ApplicationsAddressAddress enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal o

Chapter 4 Page 65To 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 66 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 67CalculatorCalculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and a variety of advanced math and scient

Page 68 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 69ExpenseExpense lets you keep track of your expenses.In Expense, you can do the following: Record dates, types of expenses, amount spe

Page 7Chapter 8: Advanced HotSync® Operations ...189Selecting HotSync setup options...

Page 70 Overview of Basic Applications

Chapter 5 Page 71Chapter 5Common TasksThis chapter provides instructions on how to do tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications.

Page 72 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 73UndoReverses the action of the last edit command. For example, if you used Cut to remove text, Undo restores the text you removed. Un

Page 74 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 75Purging recordsOver time, as you use Date Book or Date Book Plus, To Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records in these applica

Page 76 Common TasksExchanging and updating data: HotSync operationsThe HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates —

Chapter 5 Page 77To perform a local HotSync operation:1. Insert your handheld into the cradle. 2. If the HotSync Manager is not enabled, activate it:

Page 78 Common Tasks5. Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete.After the HotSync process is complete, you can rem

Chapter 5 Page 79System-defined and user-defined categoriesBy default, your handheld includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and

Page 8 Visor™ Handheld User GuideShortCuts preferences ...228Creating a ShortCut .

Page 80 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 814. 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 82 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 83To 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 84 Common Tasks 4. Continue pressing the application buttons to narrow the list based on the second, third, forth, etc. letters of the name. F

Chapter 5 Page 85Fast 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 86 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 875. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step

Page 88 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 89Sorting lists of recordsYou can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in applicat

Page 9About This GuideWelcome to the Visor™ handheld computer. This guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your handheld. It desc

Page 90 Common TasksMaking records privateIn all basic applications, except Mail and Expense, you can make individual records private. Private record

Chapter 5 Page 91To display all private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list. 4. Tap Show Recor

Page 92 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 93Attaching 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 94 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 95Chapter 6Application Specific TasksThis chapter is organized by application and gives instructions on how to do tasks that are specif

Page 96 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 973. 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 98 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 99To 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