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Intro duction to your Zodiac Console

Connecting the cable or cradle

Connecting the cable or cradle

The HotSync cable that comes with your Zodiac console enables you to synchronize the information on your console with your computer. You can also purchase an optional HotSync cradle to synchronize your console.

IMPORTANT: If you are migrating from another Palm Powered™ console, follow the instructions on page 174 before connecting the cable or cradle and installing the Palm Desktop software.

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Plug the HotSync cable or cradle into a USB port on your computer.

3.Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4.Connect the power adapter cable and the HotSync cable.

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Contents

Using Your Zodiac Console Copyright Table of Contents Managing Applications Playing Games Using Address Book Using Memo Pad 110 Synchronizing Data 144 Beaming and Sending Information 167 Regulatory Information 188 About This Guide System requirements Introduction to your Zodiac Console Connecting the cable or cradle Connecting the cable or cradle Charging the battery Charging the battery Charging tips Battery life Palm Desktop software Starting your console for the first timeStarting your console for the first time Palm Desktop software Installing Palm Desktop software Using your console with another desktop organizer About the front panel Zodiac componentsZodiac components Intro duction to your Zodiac Console About the back panel Removing the stylus Connecting the headphones Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness Adjusting the screen orientation Opening applications Opening applications Learning to navigate Learning to navigate Status Bar Input Area Entering data Menus Navigation controls Command toolbar Tips Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting softwareLearning to write Graffiti 2 characters General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software Write lowercase letters here Write uppercase Graffiti 2 alphabet Graffiti 2 tips Writing punctuation marks and other special characters Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console Using Graffiti 2 ShortCuts Using Graffiti 2 GesturesUsing Graffiti 2 Gestures Using the onscreen keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Using your computer keyboard Using your computer keyboard Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard Importing data Importing data Managing Applications Using the Home screen Managing Applications Using the Home screen Arranging icons on the radial menus Customizing the Home screen displayOrganizing applications Customizing the Home screen display Creating or renaming a category Deleting a category Setting Home screen preferences Viewing information on an application Viewing information on an application Installing add-on applications Installing add-on applications Managing Applications Removing add-on applications Removing add-on applications Removing Palm Desktop software Removing Palm Desktop software Opening Music Using Music Opening Music Using Music Uploading songs from your computer Uploading songs from your computer Deleting songs Conserving power while playing songsDeleting songs Setting Music preferences Setting Music preferences Using Music Opening Photos Using Photos Opening Photos Using Photo s Using Photo s Uploading pictures from your computer Uploading pictures from your computer Setting Photos preferences Setting Photos preferencesDeleting pictures Deleting multiple pictures Deleting a single pictureDeleting pictures Copying pictures Copying pictures Playing Games Playing multiplayer games Playing multiplayer games Opening Clock Using Clock Opening Clock Sing Clock Sing Clock Creating records Performing Common Tasks Editing records Using the Edit menuSelecting Text Editing records Deleting records Deleting records Categorizing records Purging recordsPurging records Displaying a category of records Moving a record into a categoryCategorizing records Adding or editing categories Finding Address Book records Finding recordsFinding records Using Phone Lookup Using the Find dialog box Sorting To Do List records Sorting recordsSorting records Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records Hiding private records Making records privateMaking records private Displaying private records Attaching notesAttaching notes Deleting a note Choosing fonts Choosing fonts Opening Address Book Using Address Book Adding and using Address Book entries Adding and using Address Book entriesCreating an Address Book entry Cursor at Last name Duplicating an entry Viewing an address entryViewing an address entry Editing Address Book entries Editing Address Book entries Changing Address Book display Changing Address Book display Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens Opening Date Book Using Date Book Scheduling events Scheduling events Scheduling timed events for the current date Tap OK Scheduling untimed events Scheduling a timed event for another date Rescheduling events Adding Address Book information to an event Scheduling repeating or continuous events Tips for scheduling repeating or continuous events Changing repeating or continuous events Setting an alarm for an event Setting the alarmSetting the alarm Snoozing the alarm Setting alarm options Working in Week view Changing the Date Book viewChanging the Date Book view Tips for using Week view Displaying the Month view Working in Month view Working in Agenda view Changing the Date Book display Spotting event conflictsSpotting event conflicts Changing the Date Book display Changing the displayed Start and End Times Using Date Boo k Opening Memo Pad Using Memo Pad Creating memos Creating memos Arranging the Memo List Reviewing memosReviewing memos Opening To Do List Using To Do List Creating To Do List items Creating To Do List items Setting To Do List priorities Setting To Do List priorities Checking off To Do List items Checking off To Do List items Changing priorities and due dates Changing priorities and due dates Sorting To Do items Setting To Do List preferencesSorting To Do items Setting To Do List preferences Opening Calculator Using Calculator Using the Calculator buttons Using the Calculator buttons Displaying recent calculations Displaying recent calculations Opening the Preferences screens Setting Preferences Bluetooth Bluetooth Connection CalibrationCalibration Connection Date & Time Date & Time See Formats Formats General General Graffiti Graffiti Network Network Setting Preferences Network Details Setting Preferences Login scripts Setting Preferences Non-ASCII characters Owner Connecting to your ISP or dial-in serviceOwner Phone Phone ShortCut Quick LaunchQuick Launch ShortCut Sound Sound Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation Synchronizing Data Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation Synchronizing D ata Selecting HotSync setup options Selecting HotSync setup options Customizing HotSync application settings Customizing HotSync application settings Synchronizing D ata Security Masking private records Masking and hiding recordsMasking and hiding records Assigning and editing passwords Assigning and editing passwords Locking your console Locking your console Deleting a forgotten password Recovering from a forgotten passwordTurning on and unlocking your console Using the Reminder screen Insistent alarms Insistent alarms Setting alarm sound effects Using the Reminders list screen Understanding the blinking alarm indicator Subtle alarmsSubtle alarms Using Expansion Cards Inserting and removing an expansion card Accessing applications on an expansion cardInserting and removing an expansion card Using Expansion Card s Copying an application from an expansion card Copying an application from an expansion card Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card Deleting applications from an expansion card Deleting applications from an expansion card Using CardInfo Using CardInfo Reformatting an expansion card Renaming an expansion card Using Expansion Card s Beaming and Sending Information Beaming a record Creating a business cardCreating a business card Receiving beamed information Beaming an applicationBeaming an application Sending information with Bluetooth communication Sending information with Bluetooth communication Preparing your computer for infrared communication IR HotSync operationsIR HotSync operations Performing an IR HotSync operation Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations Migration information Maintaining Your Console Migration information Maintaining Your Console Creating a user profile Creating a user profile Caring for your Zodiac Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operationCaring for your Zodiac ’m having trouble installing add-on software Troubleshooting My console is not responding My Zodiac won’t turn onMy Zodiac won’t turn on Troubleshooting ’m having trouble synchronizing with my computer When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? ’m having trouble establishing a network connection How do I view the Network Log? How do I view progress messages during network login? Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory Information Numerics Index Cable 13, 130, 173 System requirements for Databases 41, 147, 162 See also changing editing commands 38 e-mail88 Using Your Zodiac Console Modems 125, 126 See also Memo Pad PCs 21, 40, 125 Resets 152, 179 Using Your Zodiac Console See also Status Bar touch-screen Using Your Zodiac Console