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Palm Zodiac manual Connecting the cable or cradle

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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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Palm Zodiac manual Connecting the cable or cradle

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 ConsoleConnecting the cable or cradle Connecting the cable or cradleCharging the battery Charging the batteryCharging tips Battery lifePalm Desktop software Starting your console for the first timeStarting your console for the first time Palm Desktop software Installing Palm Desktop softwareUsing 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 headphonesAdjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness Adjusting the screen orientationOpening applications Opening applicationsLearning to navigate Learning to navigateStatus Bar Input Area Entering data Menus Navigation controlsCommand 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 softwareWrite lowercase letters here Write uppercase Graffiti 2 alphabet Graffiti 2 tipsWriting 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 keyboardUsing your computer keyboard Using your computer keyboardUsing an external keyboard Using an external keyboard Importing dataImporting data Managing Applications Using the Home screenManaging Applications Using the Home screenArranging icons on the radial menus Customizing the Home screen displayOrganizing applications Customizing the Home screen displayCreating or renaming a category Deleting a category Setting Home screen preferencesViewing information on an application Viewing information on an applicationInstalling add-on applications Installing add-on applicationsManaging Applications Removing add-on applications Removing add-on applicationsRemoving Palm Desktop software Removing Palm Desktop softwareOpening Music Using MusicOpening Music Using MusicUploading songs from your computer Uploading songs from your computerDeleting songs Conserving power while playing songsDeleting songs Setting Music preferences Setting Music preferencesUsing Music Opening Photos Using PhotosOpening Photos Using Photo sUsing Photo s Uploading pictures from your computer Uploading pictures from your computerSetting Photos preferences Setting Photos preferencesDeleting pictures Deleting multiple pictures Deleting a single pictureDeleting pictures Copying pictures Copying picturesPlaying Games Playing multiplayer games Playing multiplayer gamesOpening Clock Using ClockOpening Clock Sing ClockSing Clock Creating records Performing Common TasksEditing records Using the Edit menuSelecting Text Editing recordsDeleting records Deleting recordsCategorizing 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 boxSorting 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 fontsOpening Address Book Using Address BookAdding 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 entriesChanging Address Book display Changing Address Book displayAdding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens Opening Date Book Using Date BookScheduling events Scheduling eventsScheduling timed events for the current date Tap OK Scheduling untimed events Scheduling a timed event for another dateRescheduling events Adding Address Book information to an eventScheduling repeating or continuous events Tips for scheduling repeating or continuous events Changing repeating or continuous eventsSetting 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 viewWorking in Agenda view Changing the Date Book display Spotting event conflictsSpotting event conflicts Changing the Date Book display Changing the displayed Start and End TimesUsing Date Boo k Opening Memo Pad Using Memo PadCreating memos Creating memosArranging the Memo List Reviewing memosReviewing memos Opening To Do List Using To Do ListCreating To Do List items Creating To Do List itemsSetting To Do List priorities Setting To Do List prioritiesChecking off To Do List items Checking off To Do List itemsChanging priorities and due dates Changing priorities and due datesSorting To Do items Setting To Do List preferencesSorting To Do items Setting To Do List preferences Opening Calculator Using CalculatorUsing the Calculator buttons Using the Calculator buttonsDisplaying recent calculations Displaying recent calculationsOpening the Preferences screens Setting PreferencesBluetooth BluetoothConnection CalibrationCalibration Connection Date & Time Date & TimeSee Formats FormatsGeneral GeneralGraffiti GraffitiNetwork NetworkSetting Preferences Network Details Setting Preferences Login scripts Setting Preferences Non-ASCII characters Owner Connecting to your ISP or dial-in serviceOwner Phone PhoneShortCut Quick LaunchQuick Launch ShortCut Sound SoundPerforming a cable or cradle HotSync operation Synchronizing DataPerforming a cable or cradle HotSync operation Synchronizing D ataSelecting HotSync setup options Selecting HotSync setup optionsCustomizing HotSync application settings Customizing HotSync application settingsSynchronizing D ata Security Masking private records Masking and hiding recordsMasking and hiding records Assigning and editing passwords Assigning and editing passwordsLocking your console Locking your consoleDeleting a forgotten password Recovering from a forgotten passwordTurning on and unlocking your console Using the Reminder screen Insistent alarmsInsistent alarms Setting alarm sound effectsUsing 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 cardBeaming or sending applications from an expansion card Beaming or sending applications from an expansion cardDeleting applications from an expansion card Deleting applications from an expansion cardUsing CardInfo Using CardInfoReformatting an expansion card Renaming an expansion cardUsing 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 communicationPreparing your computer for infrared communication IR HotSync operationsIR HotSync operations Performing an IR HotSync operation Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communicationReturning to cable or cradle HotSync operations Migration information Maintaining Your ConsoleMigration information Maintaining Your ConsoleCreating a user profile Creating a user profileCaring for your Zodiac Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operationCaring for your Zodiac ’m having trouble installing add-on software TroubleshootingMy 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 choppyHow 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 InformationNumerics IndexCable 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