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
Introduction to your Zodiac Console
System requirements
Connecting the cable or cradle
Connecting the cable or cradle
Charging the battery
Charging the battery
Battery life
Charging tips
Starting your console for the first time
Starting your console for the first time
Palm Desktop software
Installing Palm Desktop software
Palm Desktop software
Using your console with another desktop organizer
Zodiac components
Zodiac components
About the front panel
Intro duction to your Zodiac Console
About the back panel
Connecting the headphones
Removing the stylus
Adjusting the screen orientation
Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness
Opening applications
Opening applications
Learning to navigate
Learning to navigate
Status Bar
Input Area
Entering data
Navigation controls
Menus
Command toolbar
Tips
Learning to write Graffiti 2 characters
Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console
Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing
Write lowercase letters here Write uppercase
Graffiti 2 tips
Graffiti 2 alphabet
Writing punctuation marks and other special characters
Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console
Using Graffiti 2 Gestures
Using Graffiti 2 Gestures
Using Graffiti 2 ShortCuts
Using the onscreen keyboard
Using the onscreen keyboard
Using your computer keyboard
Using your computer keyboard
Using an external keyboard Importing data
Using an external keyboard
Importing data
Using the Home screen
Managing Applications
Using the Home screen
Managing Applications
Organizing applications
Customizing the Home screen display
Arranging icons on the radial menus
Customizing the Home screen display
Creating or renaming a category
Setting Home screen preferences
Deleting a category
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
Using Music
Opening Music
Using Music
Opening Music
Uploading songs from your computer
Uploading songs from your computer
Deleting songs
Conserving power while playing songs
Deleting songs
Setting Music preferences
Setting Music preferences
Using Music
Using Photos
Opening Photos
Using Photo s
Opening Photos
Using Photo s
Uploading pictures from your computer
Uploading pictures from your computer
Deleting pictures
Setting Photos preferences
Setting Photos preferences
Deleting pictures
Deleting a single picture
Deleting multiple pictures
Copying pictures
Copying pictures
Playing Games
Playing multiplayer games
Playing multiplayer games
Using Clock
Opening Clock
Sing Clock
Opening Clock
Sing Clock
Performing Common Tasks
Creating records
Selecting Text
Using the Edit menu
Editing records
Editing records
Deleting records
Deleting records
Purging records
Purging records
Categorizing records
Categorizing records
Moving a record into a category
Displaying a category of records
Adding or editing categories
Finding records
Finding records
Finding Address Book records
Using the Find dialog box
Using Phone Lookup
Sorting records
Sorting records
Sorting To Do List records
Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records
Making records private
Making records private
Hiding private records
Attaching notes
Attaching notes
Displaying private records
Deleting a note
Choosing fonts
Choosing fonts
Using Address Book
Opening Address Book
Creating an Address Book entry
Adding and using Address Book entries
Adding and using Address Book entries
Cursor at Last name
Viewing an address entry
Viewing an address entry
Duplicating an 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
Using Date Book
Opening Date Book
Scheduling events
Scheduling events
Scheduling timed events for the current date
Tap OK
Scheduling a timed event for another date
Scheduling untimed events
Adding Address Book information to an event
Rescheduling events
Scheduling repeating or continuous events
Changing repeating or continuous events
Tips for scheduling repeating or continuous events
Setting the alarm
Setting the alarm
Setting an alarm for an event
Snoozing the alarm
Setting alarm options
Changing the Date Book view
Changing the Date Book view
Working in Week view
Tips for using Week view
Working in Month view
Displaying the Month view
Working in Agenda view
Spotting event conflicts
Spotting event conflicts
Changing the Date Book display
Changing the displayed Start and End Times
Changing the Date Book display
Using Date Boo k
Using Memo Pad
Opening Memo Pad
Creating memos
Creating memos
Reviewing memos
Reviewing memos
Arranging the Memo List
Using To Do List
Opening 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 preferences
Sorting To Do items
Setting To Do List preferences
Using Calculator
Opening Calculator
Using the Calculator buttons
Using the Calculator buttons
Displaying recent calculations
Displaying recent calculations
Setting Preferences
Opening the Preferences screens
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Calibration
Calibration
Connection
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 service
Owner
Phone
Phone
Quick Launch
Quick Launch
ShortCut
ShortCut
Sound
Sound
Synchronizing Data
Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation
Synchronizing D ata
Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation
Selecting HotSync setup options
Selecting HotSync setup options
Customizing HotSync application settings
Customizing HotSync application settings
Synchronizing D ata
Security
Masking and hiding records
Masking and hiding records
Masking private records
Assigning and editing passwords
Assigning and editing passwords
Locking your console
Locking your console
Turning on and unlocking your console
Recovering from a forgotten password
Deleting a forgotten password
Insistent alarms
Using the Reminder screen
Setting alarm sound effects
Insistent alarms
Using the Reminders list screen
Subtle alarms
Subtle alarms
Understanding the blinking alarm indicator
Using Expansion Cards
Inserting and removing an expansion card
Accessing applications on an expansion card
Inserting 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
Renaming an expansion card
Reformatting an expansion card
Using Expansion Card s
Beaming and Sending Information
Creating a business card
Creating a business card
Beaming a record
Beaming an application
Beaming an application
Receiving beamed information
Sending information with Bluetooth communication
Sending information with Bluetooth communication
IR HotSync operations
IR HotSync operations
Preparing your computer for infrared communication
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication
Performing an IR HotSync operation
Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations
Maintaining Your Console
Migration information
Maintaining Your Console
Migration information
Creating a user profile
Creating a user profile
Caring for your Zodiac
Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operation
Caring for your Zodiac
Troubleshooting
’m having trouble installing add-on software
My Zodiac won’t turn on
My Zodiac won’t turn on
My console is not responding
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 progress messages during network login?
How do I view the Network Log?
Regulatory Information
Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
Index
Numerics
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