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Customizing your handheld computer
Youcan cus tomize your handheld computer by using the Preferences
application. You can enter personal information such as your name
and address; change the time and date; view different date and time
formats when you travel; turn off sounds; and configure your
handheldcom puter to work with a modem or network. See Chapter 7
for more information on customizing your handheld comput er.
To open the Preferences screens:
1. Tap the Applications icon .
2. Tapthe Preferences icon .
3. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. Tapthe Preferences category you want to view .
The following procedures for setting the time and date give you an
exampleof how to customize your handheld computer.
You make changes to the time and date in General preference s.
Toset the current time:
1. Tap the Set Time box.
2. Tapthe up or down arrows to change the hour.
3. Tape ach minute number, and then tap the arrow s to change them.
4. Tap AM or PM.
Note: Your handheld computer can also display time based on
a2 4-hour clock. See “Formats preferences” in Chapter 7
for more information.
5. Tap OK.
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