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CHAPTER 21

Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
Preferences are grouped into three categories: General, Communication, and
Personal. Use preferences to do the following:
Access the General Preferences screens to customize any of the following
settings:
Access the Communication Preferences screens to customize any of the
following settings:
Date & Time Set the location, date, and time.
Digitizer Calibrate the screen on your handheld.
Formats Set the country default and the formats for times, dates,
calendar, and numbers.
Graffiti 2 Select alternate strokes for selected Graffiti® 2 characters.
Keylock Prevent your handheld from turning on accidentally.
Power Set these features: auto-shutoff interval, Stay on in cradle,
Beam receive, Power on when opened, and Power off when
closed.
Security Set a password, privacy options, and locking options.
Sounds & Alerts Select system, game, and alarm options from three profiles:
Custom, Silent, and All Off.
Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ communication on and off, assign a name
to your handheld, and configure device discovery and
wakeup settings.
Connection Configure communication settings.
Network Configure your handheld for use with a network.
Phone Select a connection for use with wireless data and phone
applications on your handheld.