Palm Zodiac manual Using an external keyboard Importing data

Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console

Using an external keyboard

Using an external keyboard

You can connect an optional external keyboard accessory to your console so you can type data directly into your console. External keyboards are very useful for typing large amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are away from your computer. Visit tapwave.com to learn about keyboards and other accessories available for your console.

Importing data

If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another device, you can transfer the data to your Zodiac console without entering it manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your console.

Palm Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:

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Comma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.

Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.

CSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only.

vCal (.vcs): Date Book only.

vCard (.vcf): Address Book only.

Date Book archive (.dba).

Address Book archive (.aba).

To Do List archive (.tda).

Memo Pad archive (.mpa).

Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use Palm Powered devices or to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.

1.Open Palm Desktop software.

2.Click the application into which you want to import data.

3.If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the following:

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