Handspring Treo 270 User Manual

Treo™ 270 Communicator  
User Guide  
Macintosh Edition  
 
Upgrade information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Treo components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Moving around the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Displaying online tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Customizing your communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Using desktop software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Using text ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Using the onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Using your computer keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Importing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Assigning a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
PhoneBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Date Book Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Blazer Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
SMS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
CityTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Other ways to delete records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Categorizing records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
System-defined and user-defined categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
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Using Phone Number Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Sorting lists of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Making records private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Hiding and masking private records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Attaching notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Choosing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Using the Daily Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112  
Using templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113  
Date Book Plus menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
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Using the Advanced Calculator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149  
Using the Advanced Calculator buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149  
Creating a custom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156  
Calculator menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157  
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Deleting entries from your SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164  
Setting Preferences for Your Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167  
Deleting a service template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183  
Network Preferences menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184  
TCP/IP troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184  
Owner Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185  
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ShortCuts Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186  
Creating a ShortCut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186  
Advanced HotSync® Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189  
Preparing your communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196  
Maintaining Your Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201  
Resetting your communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202  
Operating problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206  
Tapping and keyboard problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206  
Wireless communication problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207  
Application problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211  
HotSync problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212  
Use of ^char . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217  
Carriage return and line feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217  
Literal characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217  
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Forwarding calls when your communicator is busy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219  
Forwarding calls when your communicator is unreachable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220  
General Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220  
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221  
Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222  
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction to Your  
Treo™ 270 Communicator  
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your Treo™ 270 communicator, how  
to use your communicator for the first time, and how to install Palm™ Desktop software and the  
HotSync® Manager synchronization software so you can synchronize your communicator and  
your computer.  
Getting to know your communicator  
What is a Treo communicator?  
Your Treo communicator combines the power of a full-featured mobile phone, e-mail, SMS  
messaging, a Palm OS® handheld, and the Internet in one compact and indispensable device.  
With your Treo communicator, you can do everything you can do with your existing mobile phone  
with greater speed and ease. You can store thousands of numbers in your PhoneBook and up to  
50 speed dial entries, and dial any of them with just a few keystrokes. You can even set up a  
3-way conference call by joining two calls and use the personal speakerphone for hands-free use  
without a headset attachment.  
Lighten your load. Everything you need is in one compact device. Your Treo communicator helps  
you stay in touch. With instant access to your e-mail, you can send and receive e-mail from  
anywhere, and use SMS messaging to exchange quick messages with other mobile phones on  
your network. The award-winning Blazer® web browser gives you access to any site on the  
Internet—not just a few optimized for mobile access; now you can download directions, confirm  
flight reservations, find a restaurant, and check stock prices wherever you are. Everything you  
need to stay organized is close at hand on your communicator, including popular Palm OS  
applications such as Date Book Plus, PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad and more.  
To make sure you don’t lose any of this important information, you can synchronize your data with  
desktop software on your computer so you always have a backup copy.  
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System requirements  
To install and operate Palm Desktop software and the HotSync Manager synchronization  
software, your computer system must meet the following requirements:  
Minimum requirements  
Mac OS 8.5 or later with USB port (for USB HotSync® cable)  
Apple Macintosh or compatible computer with a PowerPC processor  
8 MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended  
25 MB available hard disk space  
VGA monitor or better  
CD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from www.handspring.com)  
Mouse  
Upgrade information  
If you already own a Palm OS® handheld, Handspring recommends that you install the version of  
Palm Desktop software that comes with your Treo communicator into the same folder as your  
current Palm Desktop software. When you install the new version in the same folder as the  
previous version, all your data is preserved. If you use another personal information manager  
(PIM), you still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to update the HotSync Manager on  
your computer.  
You perform HotSync operations in exactly the same way, so you can quickly synchronize your  
old data with your new communicator.  
To upgrade:  
1. Synchronize your old communicator with your old Palm Desktop software. This ensures that  
the latest information from your communicator is on your desktop computer.  
2. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that stores Palm Desktop  
software (this is usually the Handspring or Palm folder), copy (do not move) your user name  
folder, and store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.  
3. Follow the installation instructions that begin on page 25. Be sure to install the new software  
in the same folder as the old software.  
4. Connect your new communicator to the HotSync cable and press the HotSync button on the  
cable. If the User dialog box appears, select your user name.  
5. Compare the applications on your old handheld and your new communicator.  
6. Beam any third party applications that did not transfer from your old handheld to your new  
communicator, or install them from the original files.  
7. If any data for your third party applications did not transfer, beam it from your old handheld to  
your new communicator.  
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8. If you created a password on your old handheld, enter it on your new communicator.  
Note: Records you previously marked Private remain marked Private, but you need to reenter a  
password on your new communicator.  
9. If you had any important settings on your old handheld, such as Network Preferences,  
manually copy them from your old handheld to your new communicator.  
Each device must have a unique name  
After you complete the upgrade process described above, you have two devices with the same  
name. This is an undesirable situation. Each device must have a unique name in order to prevent  
unexpected results during HotSync operations and other complications.  
We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old handheld. See page 203 for  
details.  
A hard reset not only erases all data from the old handheld; it also erases the name and makes  
that handheld a clean slate, ready to receive a new name. The next time you perform a HotSync  
operation with this old handheld, you are asked to give it a name. Be sure to give it a unique name.  
Treo components  
Locating front panel controls  
Speaker  
Screen  
Headset jack  
Rocker switch  
Keyboard  
Contrast/  
Brightness control  
Application  
buttons  
Option key  
Microphone  
Scroll buttons  
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Speaker  
Functions as the earpiece on your Treo.  
Headset jack  
Enables you to connect a hands-free headset for use with the wireless  
features. Use only headsets that are compatible with your communicator.  
Rocker switch  
Enables you to navigate on your communicator with just one hand. You can  
use the rocker switch as an alternate method to perform a variety of tasks,  
such as adjusting the call volume level on your phone. The rocker switch  
functions change based on whether your communicator’s wireless mode is  
on or off and which application you are using.  
To use the rocker switch, roll the dial up or down, press it in and release it,  
or press and hold it.  
Contrast/  
Brightness  
control  
Opens the Adjust Display dialog box where you can adjust the appearance  
of your communicator screen for the clearest screen display. The contrast/  
brightness control is activated by the Option key. See page 19 for  
instructions.  
Option key  
Types the number/symbol, or activates the function, that appears in blue  
on the key.  
Microphone  
Scroll buttons  
Functions as the mouthpiece when you use the wireless phone features of  
your Treo.  
Displays text and other information that extends beyond the area of the  
communicator screen. Pressing the bottom scroll button scrolls down to  
view information below the viewing area, and pressing the top scroll button  
scrolls up to view the information above the viewing area. The scroll  
buttons also enable you to navigate between records in an application and  
to adjust the volume during a call.  
Application  
buttons  
Activates the applications that correspond to the icons on the buttons:  
PhoneBook, Date Book Plus, Blazer (or another web browser installed by  
your wireless service provider), and SMS Messaging. See page 168 for  
details on reassigning these buttons to activate any application on your  
communicator.  
You can also use these buttons in combination with Option  
other applications. See Chapter 4 in this guide for details.  
to activate  
Tip:  
If your communicator is turned off, pressing any application button  
turns on your communicator and opens the corresponding  
application.  
Keyboard  
Enables you to type letters, numbers and symbols on your communicator.  
See Chapter 2 to learn how to enter information.  
Communicator Displays the applications and information stored in your communicator. It  
screen  
is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.  
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Locating top panel controls  
Antenna  
Power button  
IR port  
Stylus  
Ringer switch  
LED  
Antenna  
Stylus  
Receives and sends wireless communication signals. The antenna does not  
telescope out of your communicator.  
Serves as the instrument used to tap options on your communicator screen.  
To use the stylus, slide the stylus out of the slot, and hold it as you would a  
pen or pencil.  
Power  
button  
Turns your communicator and wireless mode on and off, and controls the  
keyboard backlight. See page 18 for details.  
IR port  
Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other  
Palm OS devices. See the section that begins on page 76 for details. You  
can also use the IR port to update the information between your  
communicator and computer using HotSync technology. See the section that  
begins on page 192 for details.  
LED  
Provides status information for your Treo based on the color of the light and  
the blink state.  
No light: Wireless mode off  
Solid:  
Connected to travel charger  
Green = Fully charged  
Red = Charging  
Blinking: Wireless mode on  
Green = In coverage area  
Red = Out of coverage area  
Double-blink red: Low battery  
Ringer switch Controls the ringer setting. See page 186 for details on changing the  
settings.  
Note: Silencing the ringer turns off all system sounds, including alarms.  
When you silence the ringer, Date Book Plus alarms vibrate.  
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Locating back panel components  
Reset  
button  
SIM card door  
Charger and  
USB/serial  
connector  
SIM card door  
Reset button  
Secures your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in your phone.  
Under normal use, you should not have to use the reset button. See  
Appendix A for information about when and how to use the reset button.  
Charger and  
USB/serial  
connector  
The connector that connects your communicator to the travel charger and  
HotSync cable. The HotSync cable connects to a USB port or serial port  
on your computer and enables you to synchronize the information  
between your communicator and computer using HotSync technology.  
Inserting the SIM card  
The SIM card is a small rectangular plastic piece that contains your phone number and account  
information. It is included with your wireless service provider’s documentation and is often  
referred to as a “smartcard.” If a SIM card did not come with your communicator, your wireless  
service provider will provide you with one when you subscribe to their service.  
You must insert your SIM card into your communicator before you can use it for wireless  
communications. Since calls are billed to your phone number, you can, however, move your SIM  
card to any phone that uses a SIM card, and the calls will be billed to your account.  
To insert the SIM card:  
1. Remove the SIM door.  
2. With the contacts face-up, align the notch on the SIM card with the notch on the door and  
insert the SIM card into the slot on the door.  
SIM door  
SIM card  
Notch  
3. Replace the SIM door.  
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Charging the battery  
To use your communicator, you must connect the travel charger or the HotSync cable and charge  
the battery. When you’re near your computer, connect your communicator to the HotSync cable  
with the travel charger connected to a wall outlet as shown in the section that begins on page 23.  
When travelling, connect the travel charger cable directly to your communicator as shown in this  
section.  
When wireless mode is on, a fully charged battery provides approximately 3 hours of talk time or  
150 hours of standby time. When wireless mode is off, a fully charged battery provides  
approximately one week of use in handheld mode.  
If the battery drains to the point where your communicator does not turn on, it stores your data  
safely for about three days. Therefore, we recommend that you charge the battery daily to avoid  
potential data loss. See Appendix A for tips on extending the life of the battery.  
To charge the battery with the travel charger:  
1. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.  
2. With the word “UP” facing up (as shown), connect the travel charger cable to the charger  
connector on the bottom of your communicator.  
LED  
Tip:  
The LED is solid red while your communicator charges. When the LED turns solid green,  
your communicator is charged. It takes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully drained  
battery.  
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Turning your Treo on and off  
Your Treo communicator has two operating modes: a handheld mode and a wireless mode. You  
can turn the handheld mode and the wireless mode on and off independent of each other. When  
you turn on the handheld mode, you can use organizer applications such as Date Book Plus and  
To Do List. When you turn on the wireless mode, you can make or receive calls. You can also turn  
both modes on at the same time. When both the handheld and wireless modes are on, you can  
use the organizer applications as well as send and receive calls.  
To turn handheld mode on and off, do any of the following:  
Open the lid to turn it on, or close the lid to turn it off.  
Press the power button.  
Press and release the rocker switch.  
Press any application button on the front of your communicator.  
To turn wireless mode on and off:  
Press and hold the power button until you hear the confirmation tones to turn wireless mode  
on and off. The ascending tone indicates wireless mode is now on and the descending tone  
indicates wireless mode is now off.  
Using the keyboard backlight  
If you have difficulty seeing your communicator keyboard in dark environments, you can use the  
backlight to illuminate the keyboard.  
Note: When you turn on the keyboard backlight, the screen brightness automatically dims to  
conserve battery power. If you have difficulty seeing the screen in well-lit environments,  
be sure the keyboard backlight is off and adjust the display settings. See page 13 for  
details.  
To turn the keyboard backlight on and off:  
Press the power button twice in quick succession.  
Backlight tips:  
The backlight dims when a call is in progress and you do not press any buttons or tap your  
communicator screen for more than 30 seconds.  
The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity) with the Auto-off  
feature. See page 173 for details.  
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Adjusting the display  
Depending on the lighting conditions or temperature of the environment where you use your  
communicator, you may need to adjust the brightness and color saturation of the display.  
The Adjust Display dialog box contains two sliders. The upper slider adjusts color saturation and  
the lower slider adjusts brightness. The display usually looks best at maximum brightness but you  
may want to decrease the brightness to conserve battery power.  
To adjust the display:  
1. Press Option  
.
2. Type the letter Q.  
3. Press the scroll buttons, or drag the top slider, to adjust the color saturation until you can see  
the three shapes as distinctly as possible.  
4. Hold Option  
brightness  
and press the scroll buttons, or drag the bottom slider, to adjust the screen  
Tip:  
You can also tap to the left or right of the sliders to fine tune the display settings.  
to finish.  
5. Press Space  
Using the stylus to get things done  
Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the stylus to tap elements on  
your communicator screen is a way to get things done on your communicator.  
The first time you start your communicator, setup instructions appear on the screen. These  
instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of your  
communicator with its touch-sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the screen, the  
communicator can detect exactly which task you want to perform.  
Important:  
Always use the point of the stylus for tapping the communicator screen. Never use  
an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to tap the communicator screen.  
With your communicator turned on, you can tap the communicator screen to perform many  
operations, such as the following:  
Open applications  
Choose menu commands  
Select options in dialog boxes  
Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your computer, you can also  
drag the stylus to select text. You can also use the stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.  
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Elements of the communicator interface  
Menu bar  
Pick list  
Check box  
Command buttons  
Menu bar A set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have  
a menu bar.  
Command Tap a button to perform a command. Command buttons appear in dialog boxes  
buttons  
and at the bottom of application screens.  
Check box When a check mark appears in a check box, the corresponding option is active. If  
a check box is empty, tapping it inserts a check mark. If a check box is checked,  
tapping it removes the check mark.  
Pick list  
Tap the arrow to display a list of choices, and then tap an item in the list to select it.  
Slider  
Previous/next  
arrows  
Scroll  
bar  
Previous/  
Tap the up and down arrows to display the previous and next page of  
next arrows information; tap the left and right arrows to display the previous and next record.  
Scroll bar  
Roll the rocker switch or press the scroll buttons on the front panel of your  
communicator to scroll to the previous and next pages. To scroll the display one  
line at a time, tap the top or bottom arrow.  
You can also scroll by dragging the slider or by tapping the scroll bar just above  
or below the slider to scroll to the previous or next page.  
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Moving around the screen  
You can move between entry fields, pick lists, check boxes, and other options by using the stylus,  
the scroll buttons, or the rocker switch.  
To move around the screen do one of the following:  
Tap an item with the stylus.  
Press the scroll buttons to scroll through the items on the screen.  
Roll the rocker switch up or down to scroll through the items on the screen.  
To learn how to move around the screen using the Treo keyboard, see page 30.  
Tip:  
Displaying online tips  
Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your communicator contain an online Tips icon in the  
upper-right corner. Online tips anticipate questions you have in a dialog box, provide shortcuts for  
using the dialog box, or give you other useful information.  
To display an online tip:  
1. Tap the Tips icon  
.
2. After you review the tip, hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Customizing your communicator  
You can customize your communicator by using the Preferences application. You can enter  
personal information such as your name and address; change the time and date; view different  
date and time formats when you travel; turn off sounds; configure your communicator to work with  
a modem or network, and select ringer settings. See Chapter 7 for more information on  
customizing your communicator.  
To open the Preferences screens:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the Preferences icon  
.
3. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.  
4. Tap the Preferences category you want to view.  
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The following procedures for setting the time and date give you an example of how to customize  
your communicator. You make changes to the time and date in General preferences.  
To set the current time:  
1. Tap the Set Time box.  
Tap here  
2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.  
3. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to change them.  
4. Tap AM or PM.  
Note: Your communicator can also display time based on a 24-hour clock. See page 172  
for details.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To set the current date:  
1. Tap the Set Date box.  
2. Hold Option  
and press a scroll button to scroll to the current year.  
Tap arrows to select year  
Tap to select month  
Tap to select date  
3. Hold Shift  
and press a scroll button to scroll to the current month.  
4. Type the number for the current date.  
5. Press Space to select the date.  
You can also select the date by tapping the screen as shown above.  
Tip:  
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Using the headset  
You can connect a headset for hands-free operation. Your Treo is compatible with the included  
headset and other headsets listed at www.handspring.com. If you need to use your phone while  
driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a headset.  
Note: Treo is not compatible with three-pin (also called three-pole) style headsets. You can  
determine whether a headset is a three-pin headset by counting the number of silver  
rings on the headset pin. A three-pin headset has three rings.  
To use the headset:  
1. Connect the headset plug to the headset jack on the side of your communicator.  
Speaker  
Microphone  
Headset  
button  
2. Place the speaker in your ear.  
3. Press the headset button to perform any of the following functions:  
Answer an incoming call (including an incoming call waiting call).  
Switch between two active calls.  
Place the second call on hold when you have two active calls.  
Hang up an active call.  
Connecting the HotSync cable  
The HotSync cable that comes with your Treo enables you to charge your communicator battery  
and to synchronize the information on your communicator using HotSync technology.  
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To connect the HotSync cable:  
1. Connect the travel charger cable to the short end of the Hotsync cable. Be sure to match the  
sides of the connectors labeled “UP.”  
2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer.  
3. Connect the long end of the HotSync cable to your communicator with the button facing up.  
USB cable and port  
Note: If you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port on your computer, refer to the  
manual supplied with the computer.  
4. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.  
Tip:  
The travel charger does not need to be plugged into a wall outlet to perform a HotSync  
operation. However, if you want to use the HotSync cable to charge your Treo  
communicator, you must plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.  
Using desktop software  
When you use desktop software with HotSync technology, you can do any of the following:  
Work with your communicator applications on your computer. Most desktop software  
applications duplicate many of the applications on your communicator, so you can view, enter,  
and modify most of the data stored on your communicator.  
Back up and synchronize data between your communicator and your computer.  
Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures that changes you make on your  
communicator or desktop software appear in both places. See the section that begins on  
page 74 for details.  
Configure the wireless data features of your Treo.  
Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other desktop applications into  
many of your applications. See the section that begins on page 34 for details.  
Print data from your desktop software on any printer.  
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Palm Desktop software  
Your communicator comes with Palm Desktop software. Palm Desktop software includes many  
of the same applications as your communicator: Daily Calendar (Date Book Plus), Contact List  
(the Contacts view in PhoneBook), Task (To Do List), and Note (Memo Pad).  
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop software. After installation,  
refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software for information about how to use the software.  
Note: You must install the software that comes with your Treo communicator even if you  
already installed Palm Desktop software for a previous Palm OS handheld.  
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please do not simply  
copy the Palm Desktop software files to your computer’s hard disk. You must use the installer to  
place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.  
To install Palm Desktop software:  
1. Connect the HotSync cable. See page 23 for instructions.  
2. Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning  
software.  
3. Insert the Handspring CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
4. Double-click the Handspring CD icon on the desktop.  
5. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation process.  
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation and to configure your Treo for  
wireless data communication.  
When the set up process is done, the installation screen closes automatically.  
Using your communicator with another PIM  
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), you can use it if third-party  
connection software, called a conduit, is available for your PIM. You must install the software that  
came with your Treo communicator along with the conduit for your PIM to synchronize the data  
between your communicator and your PIM. For information on conduit software, go to this web  
site: www.handspring.com.  
Using an e-mail application with your communicator  
Your communicator comes with the One-Touch Mail™ by JP Mobile e-mail application.  
Note: To use a wireless e-mail application, your wireless service provider must support data  
services and it must be part of your service package (some wireless service providers may  
require you to sign up for data services separately). You must also have an account  
established with an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Many wireless service providers also  
provide ISP services. If ISP information is available from your wireless service provider  
when you configure your wireless communication settings with the Handspring CD-ROM,  
the installation program sets up your communicator for use with that provider.  
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One-Touch Mail  
One-Touch Mail is a wireless e-mail application that enables you to access your ISP (POP3  
account) e-mail directly from your communicator. You may also be able to use One-Touch Mail  
to access your corporate e-mail; contact your System Administrator for assistance.  
To install One-Touch Mail, do one of the following:  
Select the One-Touch Mail option when you configure the wireless communication features  
using the Handspring CD-ROM.  
If you already installed the desktop software from the Handspring CD-ROM but didn’t install  
this application, double-click the Configure Your Treo icon in the Handspring folder.  
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Chapter 2  
Entering Data in Your Communicator  
This chapter explains how to enter data into your Treo™ 270 communicator using each of the  
following methods:  
Using the communicator keyboard  
Using the onscreen keyboard  
Using your computer keyboard  
Importing data  
Using the communicator keyboard  
The communicator keyboard is the primary method you’ll use to enter data into your  
communicator. Each letter key on the keyboard has three functions:  
Normal: Types a lowercase letter.  
Shift: Types an uppercase letter.  
Option: Types the number/symbol, or activates the function, that appears in blue on the key.  
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Typing capital letters  
To type capital letters, you must first “shift” to caps and then type the character.  
Note: Your communicator includes a feature that automatically capitalizes the first letter when  
you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line).  
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To type a single capital letter (Caps Shift):  
1. Press Shift  
:
When Caps Shift is active, an “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the Treo  
screen. If you accidentally activate Caps Shift, press Shift  
nothing for five seconds, it reverts to lowercase.  
twice to cancel it, or if you do  
Caps Shift  
2. Type the letter you want to capitalize.  
To enter only capital letters (Caps Lock):  
1. Press Shift  
twice.  
When Caps Lock is active, an underlined “up arrow” symbol appears in the lower-right corner  
of the communicator screen.  
Caps Lock  
2. Type the text you want to capitalize.  
3. Press Shift  
to turn off Caps Lock.  
Typing numbers and symbols  
Typing numbers and symbols with your communicator is similar to typing symbols on a computer  
keyboard. You must first “shift” to option mode and then type the number or symbol strokes.  
To enter a single number or symbol (Option Shift):  
1. Press Option  
.
When Option Shift is active, a dot appears in the lower-right corner of the Treo screen. If you  
accidentally activate Option Shift, press Backspace  
to cancel it.  
Option Shift  
2. Press the key where the number or symbol appears in blue.  
To enter only numbers or symbols (Option Lock):  
1. Press Option  
twice.  
2. Press the keys where the numbers or symbols appear in blue.  
When Option Lock is active, an underlined dot appears in the lower-right corner of the Treo  
screen.  
Option Lock  
3. Press Option  
to turn off Option Lock.  
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Typing accented characters  
The ListType feature enables you to enter accented characters. You can enter the following  
accented letters:  
à á ä â ã å ç è é ë ê ì í ï î ñ ò ó ö ô õ ù ú ü û ý ÿ  
To enter accented characters:  
1. Type the letter (uppercase or lowercase) to which you want to add an accent.  
2. Press ListType  
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the accent you want to apply.  
4. Press Space to insert the accented character.  
Tip:  
.
You can also select the accented character you want to insert by repeatedly pressing  
ListType  
.
Typing extended characters  
The ListType feature also enables you to enter many extended characters that are not on the  
keyboard, such as currency symbols and emoticons. Extended characters are often found under  
related characters. For example, the £ symbol is located under $.  
To enter extended characters:  
1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the extended character.  
2. Type the base character associated with the extended character you want to insert:  
Tip:  
To view a list of available accented and symbol characters, press Menu  
under Edit select Keyboard Help (/G).  
and  
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3. Press ListType  
.
4. Use the scroll buttons to select the extended symbol you want to insert.  
5. Press Space  
Tip:  
to insert the extended character.  
and then press Space  
To enter a tab, press Shift  
.
Navigation keystrokes  
In addition to character symbols, your communicator includes special keystrokes that you can use  
to navigate within text or fields in your applications.  
Note: Some applications may not support these navigation keystrokes.  
Command  
Keystrokes  
Hold Option  
Hold Option  
Move cursor right  
while pressing the bottom scroll button.  
while pressing the top scroll button.  
Move cursor left  
Previous field  
Next field  
Press the top scroll button.  
Press the bottom scroll button.  
Affirm an action  
Hold Option  
and press Return . Use these keys instead of tapping  
the following onscreen buttons: OK, Done, Yes, Next, Accept, Send, and  
Dial.  
Annul an action  
Hold Option  
and press Backspace  
. Use these keys instead of  
tapping the following onscreen buttons: Cancel, No, Previous, and  
Reject.  
Open or dial the  
selected item  
Press Space  
or press Return  
.
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Using menus  
Menus on your communicator are easy to use. Once you have mastered them in one application,  
you can use them the same way in all other applications.  
The menus and menu commands that are available depend on the application. Also, the menus  
and menu commands vary depending on which part of the application you’re using. For example,  
in Memo Pad, the menus are different for the Memo list screen and the Memo edit screen.  
The menus of each application are illustrated in the section on that application in Chapter 6. The  
Edit menu is described in the section that begins on page 60.  
To use the menu bar:  
1. Open an application (such as Memo Pad).  
2. Press Menu  
to open the menu bar.  
Tip:  
You can also open the menu bar by tapping the inverted tab at the top of any  
application’s screen (except Calculator).  
Inverted  
tab  
In this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is  
selected and contains the commands New Memo, Delete Memo, and Beam Memo.  
3. Press the top scroll button to switch between menus.  
4. Press the bottom scroll button to select a command within a menu.  
5. Press Space  
to run the selected command.  
Tip: To close the menus without running a command, press Menu  
again.  
Keyboard shortcut menu commands  
Most menu commands have an equivalent keyboard shortcut. The shortcut letters appear to the  
right of the menu command names. Throughout this guide, the shortcut letters appear in  
parentheses (/C) next to menu selection instructions.  
Menu commands  
Shortcut letters  
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To use keyboard shortcuts for menu commands:  
1. Press Menu to open the menu bar.  
2. Type the menu command shortcut letter.  
For example, to choose Copy in the Edit menu, press Menu  
followed by the letter “c.”  
Tip:  
When the menu bar is open, you can enter a shortcut letter for any menu item in the  
current application view, not just the ones that appear on the current menu.  
Using text ShortCuts  
ShortCuts make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy. ShortCuts are similar  
to the Glossary or Autotext features of some word processors.  
Your communicator comes with several predefined ShortCuts, and you can also create your own.  
Each ShortCut can represent up to 45 characters. For example, you might create a ShortCut for  
your name, or for the header of a memo. See the section that begins on page 186 to learn about  
creating your own ShortCuts.  
Your communicator includes the following predefined ShortCuts:  
Entry  
ShortCut  
Date stamp  
Time stamp  
Date / time stamp  
Meeting  
ds  
ts  
dts  
me  
br  
Breakfast  
Lunch  
lu  
Dinner  
di  
To use a ShortCut:  
1. Type the letter s.  
2. Press ListType  
.
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the ShortCut symbol  
.
Note: The ShortCut symbol appears by the cursor to show that you are in ShortCut mode.  
4. Type the ShortCut characters.  
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Using the onscreen keyboard  
You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your  
communicator. When used in conjunction with the backlight, the onscreen keyboard is especially  
useful for typing in the dark.  
To use the onscreen keyboard:  
1. Open a record in an application that requires you to enter data (such as Memo Pad).  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Edit, select Keyboard (/K).  
4. Tap the characters to enter text, numbers, and international characters.  
Tab  
Backspace  
Caps lock  
Caps shift  
Carriage return  
Tap here to display  
alphabetic keyboard  
Tap here to display  
numeric keyboard  
Tap here to display  
international keyboard  
Note: The onscreen keyboard also includes a dialog box for international characters. You  
can switch among the three dialogs at any time to enter the exact text you need.  
5. After you finish, tap Done to close the onscreen keyboard and place the text in the record.  
Using your computer keyboard  
Many of the applications on your communicator are available in Palm Desktop software and in  
most Personal Information Manager (PIM) applications. If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer  
to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop software, or any supported PIM such  
as Microsoft Outlook, to enter information. You can then perform a HotSync® operation to  
synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your communicator. See  
the section that begins on page 74 for details on HotSync operations.  
Refer to Palm Desktop online Help or the documentation that came with your PIM software for  
more information on entering data on your computer.  
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Importing data  
If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can  
transfer the data to your Treo communicator without having to key it in 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 communicator.  
You can import data from any of the following PIM (personal information manager) products.  
Address Book Plus  
DateBook Pro  
DayMaker  
Dynodex  
Meeting Maker  
Now Contact  
Now Up-to-Date  
QuickDex  
TouchBase Pro  
Palm Desktop software can open Claris Organizer files directly; you do not need to import them.  
To import data from PIM product files, you must export and save the entire file in text format first.  
You can import fields from TouchBase Pro, DateBook Pro, DayMaker, and QuickDex files in the  
proper order. You might have to adjust the field order of other PIM product files you import.  
You can also import data from a FileMaker Pro database or a ClarisWorks database. In FileMaker  
Pro, be sure to export the database to the Tab-Separated Text file type. In ClarisWorks, be sure  
to save the database in ASCII text format and give it a different name so you don't overwrite the  
original file.  
You can import data from a Newton that uses Newton Operating System 1.0. Simply use the  
Newton Connection Kit to export data from the Newton Names file, Date Book Calendar file, and  
Notepad, and then import the resulting files into Palm™ Desktop software. The Newton  
Connection Kit does not work with Newton Operating System 2.0.  
To import data:  
1. Export a text file from the other product.  
2. Open Palm Desktop software.  
3. From the File menu, choose Import.  
4. Select the file you want to import.  
5. Click Open.  
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6. In the Import dialog box, check each field name to be sure the correct data moves into the  
correct fields.  
To change the order of a field in the file you're importing into, move the pointer over a field  
name in the Fields In list. When the pointer changes to double arrow, drag the name to a  
new location.  
To prevent information from being imported into a field, click the arrow between field  
names. The arrow changes to a dotted line.  
To view the information in the file you're importing from, click the Scan Data arrows to see  
the information in each record.  
7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate field.  
8. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter.  
The field and delimiter are set automatically if you are importing a Claris Organizer, Touch-  
Base Pro, DateBook Pro, DayMaker, or QuickDex file.  
9. Click OK.  
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Chapter 3  
Managing Your Applications  
This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Treo™ 270 communicator, how  
to change application settings so they are personalized to your work methods, and how to  
categorize applications so you view them in related groups.  
Using the Applications Launcher  
Your communicator is equipped with a variety of applications. All the applications installed on your  
communicator appear in the Applications Launcher.  
Opening applications  
You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your communicator.  
You can also open the four main applications — PhoneBook, Date Book Plus, Blazer® (or another  
web browser installed by your wireless service provider), and SMS Messaging — with the  
application buttons on the front panel of your communicator.  
Tip:  
When you press an application button on the front panel of your communicator, you have  
instant access to the selected application. You don’t even need to turn on your  
communicator first.  
In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Applications Launcher displays the  
current time, battery level, wireless signal status, and application category.  
To open an application:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. To see additional applications, press  
the scroll buttons.  
Tip:  
To find an application quickly, you can type the first letter of its name. The Applications  
Launcher scrolls to the first application with a name that begins with that letter. You can  
also create categories and organize your applications by category. See page 38 for  
details.  
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Switching between applications  
When working in any application, press Option  
and then press Menu  
, or press an  
application button on the front panel of your communicator to switch to another application. Your  
communicator automatically saves your work in the current application and displays it when you  
return to that application.  
Categorizing applications  
The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear  
onscreen in the Applications Launcher. You can assign an application to a category and then  
display a single category or all your applications.  
To categorize an application:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
again to open the menus.  
3. Under App, select Category (/Y).  
4. Tap the pick list next to each application to select a category.  
Tip:  
To create a new category, tap Edit Categories from the pick list. Tap New, enter the  
category name. Hold Option and press Return twice to add the category.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To display applications by category:  
1. Press Option and then press Menu  
2. Do one of the following:  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
Hold Option  
and press Menu  
repeatedly to cycle through all your categories.  
Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen and select the category you want  
to display.  
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Changing the Applications Launcher display  
By default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an icon. As an alternative, you  
can choose to show a list of applications. You can also choose to view the same category of  
applications each time you open the Applications Launcher.  
To change the Applications Launcher display:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
again to open the menus.  
3. Under Options, select Preferences(/R).  
4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To open the Applications Launcher to the last opened category:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
again to open the menus.  
3. Under Options, select Preferences (/R).  
4. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Choosing preferences  
You can set options that affect an entire application in the application’s Preferences dialog box.  
To change preferences for an application:  
1. Open an application.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Options, select Preferences (/R).  
Note: Not all applications have a Preferences command.  
4. Make changes to the settings.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Installing and removing applications  
This section explains how to install and remove applications on your communicator and how to  
remove Palm™ Desktop software from your computer.  
Installing add-on applications  
Your communicator comes with the PhoneBook, Date Book Plus, Blazer (or another web browser  
installed by your wireless service provider), SMS Messaging, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense,  
Calculator, CityTime, SIM Book, and SIM Services applications installed and ready to use. The  
Handspring CD-ROM also includes e-mail applications which you can install when you configure  
the wireless portion of your communicator with the CD-ROM.  
You can also install additional applications on your communicator, such as business applications,  
games, and other software. The Install Handheld Files dialog box makes it easy to install software  
on your communicator during a HotSync® operation. There are a variety of third-party applications  
available for devices that use Palm OS software. To learn more about these applications, go to  
the web site: www.handspring.com.  
When you download an add-on application from the Internet, it is probably in a compressed format  
such as a .zip or .sit file. If you have a decompression utility on your computer, use it to decompress  
the .prc and .pdb files inside the compressed file. If you do not have a decompression utility,  
search the Internet using phrases like 'zip decompression' or 'how to unzip'. This will lead you to  
various third-party utilities that you can use to decompress any kind of compressed or  
downloaded file--not just add-ons for your communicator. After you install the utility, you are ready  
to decompress the add-on application files that you downloaded.  
Note: Any applications that you install on your communicator resides in RAM memory; you can  
delete them at any time.  
To install add-on software on your communicator:  
Tip:  
You can also install an application by simply double-clicking the application’s icon.  
1. Copy or download the application you want to install into the add-on folder in your Palm folder  
on your computer.  
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Note: If the software you download is compressed, you need to decompress it into this  
folder. If you prefer to place the application into another folder, you need to navigate  
to that folder before you complete step 5.  
2. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop.  
3. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files.  
Tip:  
You can also access the Install Handheld Files dialog box by double-clicking any file  
with a PRC file extension.  
4. From the User pop-menu, select the name that corresponds to your Treo communicator.  
5. Click Add to List.  
6. Select the application(s) you want to install on your communicator.  
7. Click Add File.  
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Note: Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Handheld Files dialog box.  
If you do not want to install an application, select it, and then click Remove From List.  
(This does not remove the application from your computer; it simply removes it from  
the list of applications to install.)  
8. Close the Install Handheld Files dialog box.  
9. Perform a HotSync operation to install the application(s) you selected in step 6. See the  
section that begins on page 74 for details.  
Removing applications  
In the event that you run out of memory or decide that you no longer need an application you  
installed, you can remove applications from your communicator. You can remove only add-on  
applications, patches, and extensions that you install; you cannot remove the applications that  
reside in the ROM portion of your communicator.  
To remove an add-on application:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
again to open the menus.  
3. Under App, select Delete (/D).  
4. Tap the application that you want to remove.  
5. Tap Delete.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
7. Check the Backups folder (under your user name folder in the Palm folder) on your computer.  
If you find a PRC file for the application you just removed, delete the PRC file from the  
Backups folder.  
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Removing Palm Desktop software  
Removing Palm Desktop software also removes HotSync Manager. If you remove this software  
from your computer, you cannot synchronize your data. So, we highly recommend leaving Palm  
Desktop software on your computer.  
To remove Palm Desktop software:  
1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click the Handspring CD icon on the desktop.  
3. Double-click the Installer icon.  
4. Click Continue on the splash screen and on the Palm Computing Readme file screen.  
5. Click Agree on the End User Software License Agreement screen.  
6. In the Palm Desktop Installer window, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu in the upper-left  
corner.  
The Palm Desktop Installer shows the items you can uninstall.  
7. Select all the items on the uninstall list by clicking the check box to the left of each selection.  
8. Click Uninstall.  
9. When prompted to select the files where your Palm files are installed, click the Palm folder.  
Tip:  
If you installed the Palm Desktop software in a different folder, use the file selector  
to find the folder that contains these files.  
10. Click Choose.  
Security  
Your communicator comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the  
entries you wish to protect.  
In Security, you can do the following:  
Mask or hide entries you define as private. The Mask option displays a gray bar over private  
records, and the Hide option completely removes (hides) private records. See the section that  
begins on page 71 for more information.  
Assign a password to the Security viewing options. Assigning a password requires you to  
enter a password to view masked or hidden private entries; not assigning a password enables  
you (or anyone else) to view individual masked private entries by tapping them, and to view  
all hidden or masked private entries by selecting Show Records in the Security dialog box.  
Lock and turn off your communicator so that it does not operate until you enter the correct  
password.  
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Assigning a password  
You can assign a password to protect your private records and to lock your communicator.  
To assign a password:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the Security icon  
3. Tap the Password box.  
4. Enter a password.  
.
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
.
Tap here  
6. Enter the same password a second time.  
7. Hold Option and press Return to finish.  
Changing or deleting a password  
Once you define a password for your communicator, you can change or delete it at any time. You  
must enter the current password before you can change or delete it.  
To change or delete your password:  
1. Tap the Password box.  
2. Enter the current password.  
Tap here  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
.
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4. Do one of the following:  
To change the password, enter the new password, and hold Option  
and press  
Return  
.
To delete the password, tap Delete.  
Locking your communicator  
You can also lock your communicator so that you need to enter your password to operate it.  
Important:  
If you lock your communicator, you must enter the exact password to re-activate  
your communicator. If you forget the password, you need to perform a hard reset to  
resume using your communicator. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records  
in your communicator; however, you can restore all previously synchronized data at  
the next HotSync operation. See page 203 for details.  
To lock your communicator with a password:  
1. Assign a password.  
2. Tap Lock & Turn Off.  
Tap Lock &  
Turn Off  
3. Tap Off & Lock.  
4. To start your communicator, turn it on, and then enter the password.  
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Recovering from a forgotten password  
If you did not activate the Off & Lock feature and you forget your password, you can delete the  
password from your communicator. Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and  
files marked as Private.  
Important:  
If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, your  
communicator restores your private entries the next time you perform a HotSync  
operation, but it does not restore the password.  
To delete a forgotten password:  
1. Tap the Password box.  
2. Tap Lost Password.  
Tap here  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
for Yes.  
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Chapter 4  
Applications Overview  
This chapter briefly describes each application and how to open it. Your Treo™ 270 communicator  
comes with these applications already installed:  
PhoneBook  
Date Book Plus  
Blazer®  
SMS Messaging  
To Do List  
Memo Pad  
CityTime  
Calculator  
Expense  
SIM Book  
SIM Services  
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PhoneBook  
PhoneBook enables you to make and receive telephone calls, and to keep names,  
addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business  
contacts.  
In PhoneBook, you can do the following:  
Store thousands of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and more, in your  
Contacts list.  
Create up to 50 speed dial entries.  
Dial numbers from the Dial Pad, your Speed Dial list, your Contacts list, or the Call History list  
on your communicator.  
Quickly look up, enter, or duplicate names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information.  
Enter up to five phone numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, etc.) or e-mail addresses for each  
name.  
Attach a note to each Contacts entry, in which you can enter additional information about the  
entry.  
Assign Contacts entries to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical  
groups.  
Display a history list of your incoming and outgoing calls.  
To open PhoneBook:  
Press PhoneBook  
. PhoneBook opens to display the Speed Dial view.  
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Tip:  
Press PhoneBook  
and Call History views. Press and hold PhoneBook  
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to redial the last number you  
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Date Book Plus  
Date Book Plus lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity  
associated with a date and/or a time.  
In Date Book Plus, you can do the following:  
Enter a description of your appointment and assign it to a specific time and date.  
Display a chart of your appointments for an entire week to easily spot available times and any  
potential scheduling overlaps or conflicts, or display descriptions of your appointments for one  
or two weeks.  
Display a monthly calendar to quickly spot days where you have morning, lunch, or afternoon  
appointments, or display a calendar for an entire year.  
Display a list of both your appointments and your To Do items.  
Create unscheduled events or To Do items that float from one day to the next until you  
complete them.  
Create a Daily Journal to track events with automatic time stamps.  
Set an alarm to sound prior to the scheduled activity, and create reminders for events that are  
based on a particular date, rather than time of day, such as birthdays and anniversaries.  
Attach notes to individual events for a description or clarification of the entry in your Date  
Book.  
To open Date Book Plus:  
Press Date Book Plus  
. Date Book Plus opens to today’s schedule.  
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repeatedly to cycle through the Day, Week, Week with Text,  
Month, Year, and List views.  
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Blazer Web Browser  
Blazer is a wireless Internet browser that lets you browse your favorite web sites while  
you’re on the go.  
Note: To use Blazer, you must subscribe to data services from your wireless service provider,  
and you must have an account established with an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Many  
wireless service providers also provide ISP services. If ISP information is available from  
your wireless service provider when you configure your wireless communication settings  
with the Handspring CD-ROM, the installation program sets up Blazer for use with that  
provider. If you already installed the desktop software from the Handspring CD-ROM but  
didn’t configure the wireless communication settings, double-click the Configure Your  
Treo icon in the Palm folder and follow the instructions on the screen  
In Blazer, you can do the following:  
Access the World Wide Web and display Internet content.  
Create up to 100 bookmarks for quick and convenient access to your favorite web sites.  
Navigate between web pages with familiar toolbar icons.  
To open Blazer:  
Press Blazer  
. Blazer opens to display the Page view.  
Note: If a different application appears when you press Blazer  
, your wireless service  
provider installed another application as the default web browser. To launch Blazer,  
press Option  
, press Menu  
, and then tap the Blazer icon  
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SMS Messaging  
SMS Messaging provides a way for you to exchange short text messages with other  
people who use GSM mobile phones and subscribe to an SMS service. Some wireless  
service providers also provide a gateway to communicate with e-mail addresses.  
In SMS Messaging, you can do the following:  
Send and receive short text messages.  
Read incoming messages directly from the Inbox.  
Create messages quickly with quick list address selection and boilerplate text.  
Review messages you sent in the Sent folder.  
To open SMS Messaging:  
Press SMS Messaging  
. SMS Messaging opens to display the Inbox view.  
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repeatedly to cycle through the Inbox, Sent, and Pending  
Tip:  
Press SMS Messaging  
views. However, if there are no messages in the Pending view, it does not cycle through  
this view when you press the application button.  
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To Do List  
To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you  
have to do.  
In To Do List, you can do the following:  
Make a quick and convenient list of things to do.  
Assign a priority level to each task.  
Assign a due date for any or all of your To Do items.  
Assign To Do items to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups.  
Sort your To Do items either by due date, priority level, or category.  
Attach notes to individual To Do items for a description or clarification of the task.  
To open To Do List:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Date Book Plus  
.
.
Tip:  
You can also open To Do List by tapping the To Do List icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
To Do List displays the category of items you last viewed.  
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Memo Pad  
Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in other  
applications such as Date Book Plus, PhoneBook, or To Do List.  
In Memo Pad, you can do the following:  
Take notes or any kind of message on your communicator.  
Drag and drop memos into popular computer applications like Microsoft Word when you  
synchronize using Palm™ Desktop software and HotSync® technology.  
Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups.  
Take down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you can copy and paste this  
information to other applications.  
To open Memo Pad:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press PhoneBook  
.
.
Tip:  
You can also open Memo Pad by tapping the Memo Pad icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
Memo Pad displays the category of memos you last viewed.  
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CityTime  
CityTime helps you keep track of the time anywhere around the globe.  
In CityTime, you can do the following:  
Select a home city as a point of reference.  
Display the day and time in four other cities simultaneously.  
Add a definition for any city that isn’t in the default list.  
Display sunrise and sunset information for your home city.  
To open CityTime:  
1. Press Option  
.
2. Press Blazer  
.
Tip:  
You can also open CityTime by tapping the CityTime icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
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Calculator  
Calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and a  
variety of advanced math and scientific calculations.  
In Calculator, you can do the following:  
Select a view to perform specific types of calculations including: math, trigonometry, finance,  
logic, statistics, weight/temp, length, area, and volume.  
Store and retrieve values.  
Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain”  
calculations.  
Create a custom view with the buttons you use most often.  
Switch to basic mode to perform simple calculations.  
To open Calculator:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press SMS Messaging  
.
.
Tip:  
You can also open Calculator by tapping the Calculator icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
Tip:  
Hold Option  
and press SMS Messaging  
repeatedly to toggle between Basic and  
Advanced mode.  
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Expense  
Expense lets you keep track of your expenses.  
In Expense, you can do the following:  
Record dates, types of expenses, amount spent, payment method, and other details  
associated with any money that you spend.  
Assign expense items to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups.  
Keep track of vendors (companies) and people involved with each particular expense.  
Log miles traveled for a particular date or expense category.  
Sort your expenses by date or expense type.  
To open Expense:  
1. Press Option  
.
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Tap the Expense icon  
.
Note: You cannot use the Macintosh version of Palm Desktop software to synchronize Expense  
data between your communicator and your computer.  
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SIM Book  
SIM Book enables you to view and manage the phone list on your SIM card.  
In SIM Book, you can do the following:  
Copy entries from your speed dial list to your SIM card so you can access your phone  
numbers if you move your SIM card to another phone.  
Copy entries from your SIM card to your speed dial list.  
Delete entries from your SIM card.  
Dial entries on your SIM card.  
To open SIM Book:  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
.
.
3. Tap the SIM Book icon  
.
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SIM Services  
SIM Services enables you to access applications on your SIM card that are provided  
by your wireless service provider.  
Note:  
Some wireless service providers do not put applications on the SIM card.  
In SIM Services, you can do the following:  
Access applications from your wireless service provider on your SIM card.  
To open SIM Services  
1. Press Option  
2. Press Menu  
.
.
3. Tap the SIM Srvcs icon  
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Chapter 5  
Common Tasks  
In addition to the wireless communication applications, your Treo™ 270 communicator also  
includes a full suite of personal information manager (PIM) applications: Date Book Plus, the  
Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense. This chapter provides  
instructions on how to do tasks that are common to several applications. It’s easy to transfer what  
you learn in one application to the other applications because the structure and behavior of all  
these applications are quite similar.  
Throughout this chapter, the term “record” is used to refer to an individual item in any of the PIM  
applications: a single Date Book Plus event, Contacts entry in PhoneBook, To Do List item, Memo  
Pad memo, or Expense item.  
Creating records  
You can use the following procedure to create a new record in Date Book Plus, the Contacts view  
in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense.  
To create a record:  
1. Open the application in which you want to create a record.  
2. Do one of the following:  
Start entering data (your communicator automatically creates a new record).  
Tip:  
To create another new record, press the bottom scroll button and begin entering data.  
In Date Book Plus and Contacts view in PhoneBook only: Press Menu  
and under  
Record, select New… (/N).  
Tap New.  
3. In Date Book Plus only: Select start and end times for your event, and then hold Option  
and press Return  
.
4. Enter text for the record.  
Note: You do not have to press Shift  
to capitalize the first letter of the field. Your  
communicator automatically capitalizes the first letter of each field (except numeric  
and e-mail fields).  
5. Use the scroll buttons, roll the rocker switch or tap a field directly to move between fields.  
6. (Optional) Tap Details to select attributes for the record.  
7. In Contacts view in PhoneBook only: Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
There’s no need to save the record because your communicator saves it automatically.  
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Editing records  
After you create a record, you can change, delete, or enter new text at any time. Two screen  
features tell you when your communicator is in editing mode:  
A blinking cursor  
One or more edit lines  
Blinking cursor  
Edit line  
Entering text  
For information on how to enter text using the keyboard on your communicator, the onscreen  
keyboard, or the keyboard attached to your computer, see Chapter 2.  
Edit menu  
The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands  
available in the Edit menu apply to text that you select (or highlight) in an application.  
To select text in an application:  
1. Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select.  
2. Drag the stylus over the text to highlight it. You can drag across the text to select additional  
words, or drag down to select a group of lines.  
Tip:  
To select a word, double-tap the word. To select a whole line, triple-tap the line.  
The following commands may appear in an Edit menu:  
Undo  
Cut  
Reverses the action of the last edit command. For example, if you used  
Cut to remove text, Undo restores the text you removed. Undo also  
reverses deletions done by using backspace.  
Removes the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your  
communicator. You can paste the text you cut into another area of the  
current application or into a different application.  
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Copy  
Copies the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your  
communicator. You can paste the text that you copy into another area of  
the current application or into a different application.  
Paste  
Inserts the text that you cut or copied at the selected point in a record. The  
text you paste replaces any selected text. If you did not previously cut or  
copy text, Paste does nothing.  
Select All  
Keyboard  
Selects all of the text in the current record or screen. This enables you to  
cut or copy all of the text and paste it elsewhere.  
Opens the onscreen keyboard. When you finish with the onscreen  
keyboard, hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Keyboard Help  
Opens screens that show many keyboard shortcuts and the base  
characters associated with symbols and other extended characters. Use  
this command anytime you need forget how to do something with the  
keyboard.  
Deleting records  
To delete a record in any of the PIM applications:  
1. Select the record you want to delete.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Record, select the Delete command (/D):  
Date Book Plus: Delete Item  
Contacts view in PhoneBook: Delete Contact  
To Do List: Delete Item  
Memo Pad: Delete Memo  
Expense: Delete Item  
A confirmation dialog box appears. If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an archive  
file in Palm Desktop software, be sure that the check box is checked. If you don’t want to save  
a copy, tap the check box to remove the check.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
If you choose to save a copy of the selected item, your communicator transfers it to the archive  
file on your desktop the next time you perform a HotSync operation.  
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Other ways to delete records  
You can also delete records in the following ways:  
In the Details dialog box of the application, tap Delete, and then hold Option  
Return to finish.  
and press  
Delete the text of the record.  
Note: In Date Book Plus, if you delete the text of a repeating event, you delete all instances  
of that event.  
Purging records  
Over time, as you use Date Book Plus, To Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records in these  
applications that have outlived their usefulness. For example, events that occurred months ago  
remain in the Date Book Plus, and To Do items that you marked as completed remain in the list,  
as do Expense items.  
All these outdated records take up memory on your communicator, so it’s a good idea to remove  
them by using Purge. If you think Date Book Plus or To Do List records might prove useful later,  
you can purge them from your communicator and save them in an archive file.  
Purging is not available in the Contacts view in PhoneBook or in Memo Pad. So you need to  
delete outdated records from these applications individually.  
To purge records:  
1. Open the application.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Record, select Purge (/E).  
A confirmation dialog box appears.  
Date Book Plus: Tap the pick list and select how old a record must be to be purged. Purge  
deletes repeating events if the last of the series ends before the date that you purge records.  
Date Book Plus, To Do List: If you want to save a copy of the purged records to an archive  
file on your desktop, be sure that the check box is checked. If you don’t want to save a copy,  
tap the check box to remove the check box.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
If you chose to save a copy of the purged records, your communicator transfers them to an archive  
file on your desktop the next time you perform a HotSync operation.  
Note: Purging does not happen automatically. You must use the Purge command to make it  
happen.  
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Categorizing records  
Categorize records in the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense  
applications so that they are grouped logically and are easy to review. (You can also categorize  
applications. See page 37 for details.)  
When you create a record, your communicator automatically places it in the category that is  
currently displayed. If the category is All, your communicator assigns it to the Unfiled category.  
You can leave an entry as Unfiled or assign it to a category at any time.  
System-defined and user-defined categories  
By default, your communicator includes system-defined categories, such as All and Unfiled, and  
user-defined categories, such as Business and Personal.  
You cannot modify the system-defined categories, but you can rename and delete the user-  
defined categories. In addition, you can create your own user-defined categories. You can have  
a maximum of 15 user-defined categories in each application.  
The Contacts view in PhoneBook contains the QuickList user-defined category, in which you can  
store the names, addresses, and phone numbers you might need in emergencies (doctor, fire  
department, lawyer, etc.).  
Expense contains two user-defined categories, New York and Paris, to show how you might sort  
your expenses for different business trips.  
Note: The illustrations in this section come from Memo Pad, but you can use these procedures  
in all the applications in which categories are available. Categories are not available in  
Date Book Plus.  
To move a record into a category:  
1. Open the record you want to categorize.  
2. In Contacts view in PhoneBook only: Press Menu  
Contact (/E).  
, and under Record, select Edit  
3. In the record view, tap the Category list to display the list of available categories.  
Category list  
4. Select the category for the record.  
Tip:  
You can also assign a record to a category by tapping the Details button, selecting a  
category from the Category pick list in the Details dialog box, and then holding Option  
and pressing Return  
to finish.  
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To display a category of records:  
1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the list screen.  
Category pick list  
2. Select the category you want to view.  
The list screen now displays only the records assigned to that category.  
To define a new category:  
1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.  
Category pick list  
2. Tap Edit Categories.  
3. Tap New.  
4. Enter the name of the new category.  
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5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
You can assign any of your records to the new category.  
To rename a category:  
1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.  
2. Tap Edit Categories.  
3. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap Rename.  
4. Enter the new name for the category.  
5. Hold Option  
Tip:  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
You can group the records in two or more categories into one category by giving the  
categories the same name. For example, if you change the name of the Personal  
category to Business, all records formerly in the Personal category appear in the  
Business category.  
Finding records  
Your communicator offers several ways to find information quickly:  
All applications: The Find utility locates any text that you specify, always starting with the  
current application.  
Date Book Plus, To Do List, Memo Pad: The Phone Number Lookup feature displays the  
Contacts view in PhoneBook and shows names and phone numbers for entries that have  
phone numbers. You can add the information that appears in this list to a record.  
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PhoneBook: The Instant Lookup feature lets you scroll immediately to a Contacts record in  
PhoneBook by entering the first few letters of a first or last name, or the first name initial and  
the first few letters of a last name.  
Expense: The Lookup feature displays the Contacts in PhoneBook that have data in the  
Company field. You can add these names to a list of attendees associated with an Expense  
record.  
Looking up Contacts records in PhoneBook  
When working with the Contacts view in PhoneBook, the buttons on your communicator make it  
easy to navigate among your Contacts entries.  
In the Contacts list screen, the scroll buttons move the highlight. Holding Shift  
and  
using the scroll buttons moves up or down an entire screen of records. If you press and hold  
a scroll button, you accelerate the scrolling and display every third screen.  
In the Contact View screen, the scroll buttons move to the previous or next Contacts record.  
You can also use the Instant Lookup feature, from any of the PhoneBook views, to quickly scroll  
to any of your Contacts entries.  
To use Instant Lookup to find a Contacts record:  
1. From the Speed Dial, Contacts, or Call History views in PhoneBook, enter one of the following  
for the name you want to find:  
First name initial and last name.  
First name  
Last name  
For example, entering a “ca” displays “Chris Cadwell,” “David Cagle,” and “Carolyn Malestic”  
as shown above. Entering “cmal” finds only “Carolyn Malestic.”  
2. Use the scroll buttons to select the contact name.  
3. Press Return  
to view the contents of the record.  
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Using Find  
You can use Find to locate any text that you specify, in any application.  
To use Find:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Shift  
to open the Find dialog box.  
Tip:  
If you select text in an application before you opening the Find dialog box, the  
selected text automatically appears in the Find dialog box.  
2. Enter the text that you want to find.  
Find is not case-sensitive. For example, searching for the name “davidson” also finds  
“Davidson.”  
Find locates any word that begin with the text you enter. For example, searching for “plan”  
finds “planet,” but not “airplane.”  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to start the search.  
Find searches for the text in all records and all notes.  
As your communicator searches for the text, you can tap Stop at any time. You may want to  
do this if the entry you want appears before your communicator finishes the search. To con-  
tinue the search after you tap Stop, tap Find More.  
4. Tap the text that you want to review.  
Using Phone Number Lookup  
Phone Number Lookup displays the information you entered in the Contacts view in PhoneBook,  
and it lets you add this information to a record.  
To use Phone Number Lookup:  
1. Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in Date  
Book Plus, To Do List, or Memo Pad.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Options, select Phone Lookup (/L).  
4. If your Contacts view in PhoneBook is sorted by last name, begin to spell the last name. If  
your Contacts are sorted by first name, begin to spell the first name.  
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Note: The first initial and last name search in the PhoneBook Instant Lookup feature is not  
available in the Phone Number Lookup feature.  
Phone Number Lookup displays records that begin with the letters you enter based on the  
sort method in your Contacts view in PhoneBook. For example, if your Contacts are sorted by  
last name and you enter “su,” the list displays “John Sung” and “Mario Suarez.” If your Contacts  
are sorted by first name, and your enter “su,” the list displays “Susan Smith” and “Suki  
Sakimoto.”  
5. Continue to spell the name you’re looking for, or when you see the name, scroll to it.  
6. Press Space  
or Return  
.
The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the  
record you selected in step 1.  
Phone Number Lookup tips  
You can also enter the keyboard shortcut (/L) to activate the Phone Number Lookup feature in  
the following circumstances:  
While entering text: For example, if your Contacts view in PhoneBook is sorted by last name  
and you want to insert the full name and phone number for someone with the last name  
“Williams,” enter “Wi” and then the Phone Number Lookup keyboard shortcut (/L). Assuming  
you have only one Contacts record with a last name that begins with “Wi,” your communicator  
inserts the full name “Fred Williams” (and its associated information). If you have more than  
one name that begins with “Wi,” the Phone Number Lookup screen appears and highlights  
the first record that begins with “Wi.”  
For selected text: Drag to highlight the text, and then enter the Phone Number Lookup  
keyboard shortcut (/L). Your communicator replaces the selected text and adds the name  
and its associated information.  
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Looking up names to add to expense records  
In Expense, Lookup displays the names of Contacts entries in Phonebook that have data in the  
Company field. You can add these names to a list of attendees associated with an Expense  
record.  
To add names to an Expense record:  
1. Open the Expense record to which you want to add names.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap Who.  
Tap here  
4. Tap Lookup.  
The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names of Contacts entries in Phonebook that  
have data in the Company field.  
5. Use the scroll buttons to select the name you want to add.  
6. Press Space  
or Return  
.
The name appears in the Attendees screen.  
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add more names.  
8. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
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Sorting lists of records  
You can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application. Sorting is available in  
applications that have list screens: Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List, Memo Pad, and  
Expense.  
Note: You can also assign records to categories. See page 63 for details.  
To sort records in To Do List and Expense:  
1. Open the application to display the list screen.  
2. Tap Show.  
3. Tap the Sort by pick list and select an option.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To sort records in Contacts view in PhoneBook and Memo Pad:  
1. Open the application to display the list screen.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Options, select Preferences (/R).  
Memo Pad  
Contacts  
4. Do one of the following:  
Contacts view in PhoneBook: Tap the setting you want.  
Memo Pad: Tap the Sort by pick list and select Alphabetic or Manual.  
5. Hold Option and press Return to finish.  
To sort the Memo list manually, tap and drag a memo to a new location in the list.  
Note: To make the list of your memos appear in Palm Desktop software as you manually sorted  
it on your communicator, open Memo in Palm Desktop software, click Sort by, and then  
select Order on Handheld.  
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Making records private  
In all PIM applications, except Expense, you can make individual records private. Private records  
remain visible and accessible, however, until you select the Security setting to hide or mask all  
private records. See the section that begins on page 43 for details.  
Hiding and masking private records  
You can hide records that you mark as private. When you hide records, they do not appear  
anywhere in the application. When you mask records, a visual placeholder appears where the  
record would normally appear. If you define a password, you must enter it to display private  
records.  
Note: As a security measure, masked Contacts records are temporarily hidden when you search  
for records. So you will not see a placeholder for these records when viewing the results  
of a Lookup or Find request.  
To make a record private:  
1. Display the entry that you want to make private.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap the Private check box to select it.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To hide or mask all private records:  
1. Make sure the records you want to mask are marked private.  
2. Press Option and then press Menu to access the Applications Launcher.  
3. Tap the Security icon  
.
4. Tap the Current Privacy pick list.  
Tap here  
5. Tap either Hide Records or Mask Records.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to confirm that you want to change the security setting.  
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To display all private records:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the Security icon  
.
3. Tap the Current Privacy pick list.  
Tap here  
4. Tap Show Records.  
If you do not have a password, private records become visible.  
If you have a password, the Show Private Records dialog box appears. Enter your password  
in this dialog box, and then hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To display a specific masked record:  
1. Open the application that contains the record you want to view.  
2. Tap the shaded bar that masks the record.  
Tap here  
Note: If you have a password, you must enter your password and then hold Option  
Return to view the record.  
and press  
To display all private records in a specific application:  
1. Open the application in which you want to display the records.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Options, select Security (/H).  
4. Tap the Current Privacy pick list.  
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5. Tap Show Records.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Attaching notes  
In all PIM applications except Memo Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to  
several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in Date Book Plus, you can  
attach a note with directions to the location.  
To attach a note to a record:  
1. Display the entry to which you want to add a note.  
2. In Contacts view in PhoneBook only: Press Menu  
Contact (/E).  
, and under Record, select Edit  
3. Tap Details.  
4. Tap Note.  
5. Enter your note.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
A small note icon appears at the right side of any item that has a note.  
Note icon  
To review or edit a note:  
1. Tap the Note icon  
.
To delete a note:  
1. Tap the Note icon  
.
2. Tap Delete.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
for Yes.  
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Choosing fonts  
In all PIM applications except Expense, you can change the font style to make text easier to read.  
You can choose a different font style for each application.  
Small font  
Bold font  
Large font  
To change the font style:  
1. Open an application.  
2. Press Menu  
3. Under Options, select Font (/F).  
4. Use the scroll buttons to select the font style you want to use.  
.
Bold font  
Large font  
Small font  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Exchanging and updating data:  
HotSync operations  
The HotSync process automatically synchronizes — that is, exchanges and updates — data  
between your communicator and desktop software. Changes you make on your communicator or  
desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology  
synchronizes only the needed portions of files, thus reducing synchronization time. You can  
synchronize your data directly by connecting your communicator to your computer with the  
HotSync cable or by beaming the data from the IR port on your communicator to the IR port on  
your computer, or indirectly with a modem or network. See Chapter 8 for information about  
performing HotSync operations via the IR port, a modem, or a network.  
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Performing a HotSync operation for the first time  
The first time you synchronize your data, you need to enter user information on both the  
communicator and Palm Desktop software. After you enter this information and synchronize, the  
HotSync Manager recognizes your communicator and doesn’t ask for this information again.  
If you are a System Administrator preparing several communicators for a group of users, you may  
want to create a user profile. See the section that begins on page 198 before performing the  
following steps.  
Important:  
You must use the HotSync cable for your first HotSync operation.  
The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop software. If you  
have not installed this software, see page 24 for instructions.  
To perform a local HotSync operation:  
1. Connect your communicator to the Hotsync cable. See the section that begins on page 23  
for details.  
2. If the HotSync Manager is not enabled, activate it: Open Palm Desktop software, from the  
HotSync Menu, choose Setup. Click the HotSync Controls tab and select the Enabled option.  
3. Press the HotSync button on the cable.  
HotSync  
button  
4. From the Select User dialog box, choose the user name you assigned to your communicator.  
The HotSync Progress dialog box appears and synchronization begins.  
5. Wait for a message on your communicator indicating that the process is complete.  
After the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your communicator from the cable.  
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Beaming information  
Your communicator is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information  
to another Palm OS device that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located on the  
top of your communicator, between the power button and the ringer switch, behind the small dark  
shield.  
You can beam the following information between Palm OS devices:  
The record currently displayed in Date Book Plus, the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do  
List, or Memo Pad  
All records of the category currently displayed in the Contacts view in PhoneBook, To Do List,  
or Memo Pad  
A special record in the Contacts view of PhoneBook that you designate as your personal  
business card, containing information you want to exchange with business contacts  
An application installed in RAM memory  
You can also use the infrared port to perform HotSync operations. See the section that begins  
on page 192 for details.  
To select a business card:  
1. In the Contacts view in PhoneBook, create an entry that contains the information you want  
on your personal business card.  
2. Press Menu  
3. Under Record, select Select Business Card.  
4. Hold Option and press Return for Yes.  
.
To beam a record, business card, or category of records:  
1. Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam.  
2. Press Menu  
.
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3. Under Record, select one of the following:  
The Beam command for an individual record (/B)  
In the Contacts view in PhoneBook only: Beam Business Card (/M)  
Beam Category (/Y)  
4. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the  
receiving communicator.  
Tip:  
For best results, the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles. If you have  
difficulty beaming information, see the troubleshooting tips that begin on page 214.  
5. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you  
continue working on your communicator.  
To beam an application:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under App, select Beam (/B).  
4. Tap the application you want to transfer.  
Note: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These are listed with  
a lock icon next to them.  
5. Tap Beam.  
6. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the  
receiving communicator.  
7. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you  
continue working on your communicator.  
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To receive beamed information:  
1. Turn on your communicator.  
2. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting communicator to open the Beam  
Status dialog box.  
3. When the Beam dialog box appears, select a category for the entry.  
Tip:  
If you do not select a category the entry is placed in the Unfiled category.  
and press Return for Yes.  
4. Hold Option  
Tip:  
When you receive beamed information with the lid closed, you don’t need to respond  
to the Beam dialog box; simply press the top scroll button for Yes, or the bottom scroll  
button for No.  
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Chapter 6  
Application-Specific Tasks  
This chapter is organized by application and gives instructions on how to do tasks that are specific  
to each of the following applications:  
PhoneBook  
Date Book Plus  
Blazer®  
SMS Messaging  
To Do List  
Memo Pad  
CityTime  
Calculator  
Expense  
SIM Book  
SIM Services  
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PhoneBook  
PhoneBook is the application where you store name and address information about people or  
businesses, and where you place and receive telephone calls.  
PhoneBook has five main views. You can place and receive calls from within any view, and you  
can also receive calls when the screen is off (but wireless mode must be on). The sections that  
follow explain how to use each of these views.  
To change the PhoneBook view, do one of the following:  
Repeatedly press PhoneBook  
to cycle through the views.  
Tap the icons in the lower-left corner of the PhoneBook screen.  
Note: The Active Call icon and view appear only after you place an outgoing call or receive an  
incoming call.  
Dial Pad view  
Speed Dial view  
View  
icons  
Call History view  
Active Call view  
Contacts view  
At the top of each view, many of the following common icons appear to provide wireless mode  
status information for your phone:  
Wireless mode on  
Battery gauge  
Voicemail notification icon  
Network name  
Signal strength icon  
Note: Your wireless service provider may use a different voicemail notification method that  
does not include the voicemail notification icon.  
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Using the Speed Dial view  
You can store up to 50 phone numbers in the Speed Dial list. There are five pages of numbers  
that hold ten numbers per page.  
Tip:  
You can keep your Speed Dial list organized by storing different types of numbers on  
different pages. For example, create separate pages for family, business, friends, and  
emergency numbers.  
Defining a Speed Dial button  
For each Speed Dial button you can assign a name, phone number, and extra digits such as an  
extension. By default, the first slot on the first Speed Dial page is reserved for your wireless  
service provider’s voicemail service number. If the voicemail number is pre-programmed on your  
SIM card, you cannot delete this entry or change the phone number, but you can move the  
voicemail entry to another button, rename it, and add Extra digits.  
If the voicemail number is not pre-programmed on your SIM card, you can edit the voicemail entry  
to enter the number.  
To define a Speed Dial button:  
1. Open the lid or press PhoneBook  
if you are in another application.  
2. Tap a blank Speed Dial button.  
3. Enter the Name you want to assign to the button.  
4. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the Number field and enter the phone number  
associated with the button.  
5. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the Extra Digits field and enter an extension  
number or other additional digits if needed.  
Tip:  
To insert a pause between Extra digits when dialing, enter a comma (,). Each comma  
represents a one second pause.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Adding Contacts list entries to your Speed Dial list  
To save time while creating your Speed Dial list, you can add entries from your Contacts list.  
To add an entry from your Contacts list to your Speed Dial list:  
1. Tap a blank Speed Dial button.  
2. Tap Lookup.  
Tip:  
You can also use the Phone Number Lookup feature to locate the entry you want to  
add. See the section that begins on page 67 for details.  
Tap Lookup  
Tap Add  
3. If your Contacts list is sorted by last name, begin entering the person’s last name. If your  
Contacts list is sorted by first name, begin entering the person’s first name.  
4. Select the entry you want to use and press Return  
.
Tip:  
You can edit the entry by tapping the number or name in the Edit Entry dialog.  
5. In the Edit Entry dialog, hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Calling a Speed Dial number  
Speed dialing enables you to quickly place a call without entering the number. This is particularly  
useful for numbers you call often, such as your home or office. You can also call a number in your  
Speed Dial list using the hands-free headset.  
To dial a number from the Speed Dial view:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press PhoneBook  
.
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the Speed Dial button for the number you want to call.  
Tip:  
To jump to the next page of Speed Dial buttons, select the first button on the page  
and press the top scroll button.  
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4. Press Space  
to dial.  
Tip: You can also tap the Speed Dial button for the number you want to call, or roll the  
rocker switch to select the button and then press the rocker switch or Return  
dial the number.  
to  
Selected  
button  
Tip:  
During a call, if you are prompted to enter a menu selection, tap Dial Pad and then  
enter the numbers you want with the keyboard. If you defined any Extra Digits, such  
as an extension, tap Extra Digits.  
5. Close the lid to end the call.  
Changing a Speed Dial entry  
You can change any of the information associated with a Speed Dial button.  
Note: You cannot change the phone number for your wireless service provider’s voicemail  
service. You can, however, rename, move, or add Extra Digits to this voicemail entry.  
To change a Speed Dial entry:  
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).  
3. Tap the entry you want to change.  
.
Tap to view  
more pages  
4. In the Edit Entry dialog, enter the new information.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to save the new information.  
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Deleting Speed Dial entries  
If your Speed Dial list becomes full, or you no longer need an entry, you can delete it.  
Note: You cannot delete the Speed Dial button for your wireless service provider’s voicemail  
service.  
To delete a Speed Dial entry:  
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).  
3. Tap the entry you want to delete.  
4. In the Edit Entry dialog, tap Delete.  
.
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to confirm deletion.  
Arranging the Speed Dial list  
As your Speed Dial list grows, you may want to rearrange the entries. For example you might want  
to store different types of numbers on different pages, or arrange the list alphabetically.  
To arrange the Speed Dial list:  
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).  
3. Drag the entries to the slot where you want them to appear.  
Drag an entry to  
another slot or  
page  
Tip:  
If the new slot is full, the other entries in the column move down one slot, and  
overflow from the left column moves to the top of the right column. If you drag an  
entry to a page icon, the entry moves to the first available slot on that page. You  
cannot drag an entry to a full page.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Using the Dial Pad view  
The Dial Pad view provides access to a more traditional phone interface. You can use this view  
to dial numbers that are not in your Speed Dial or Contacts list.  
To dial a number with the Dial Pad:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press PhoneBook  
to access the Dial Pad view  
.
3. Enter the number you want to dial. If you are dialing an international number, enter a + before  
the country code and phone number to automatically insert the prefix for international calls.  
Tip:  
You don’t need to press  
before entering the number.  
Backspace erases last digit  
Dial box  
CLR deletes entire entry  
Digits enter  
numbers in  
dial box  
Send dials number in dial box  
Phone Tips displays helpful  
PhoneBook hints  
Tip:  
To display the last ten numbers dialed, press the scroll buttons or roll the rocker  
switch and then press the rocker switch to dial the selected number.  
4. Press Space  
to dial.  
5. Close the lid to end the call.  
Using the Contacts view  
The Contacts view is where you store name and address information about people, businesses,  
and more.  
Creating a Contacts entry  
You can create Contacts entries on your communicator, or you can use your desktop software to  
create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your communicator with your  
next HotSync operation.  
Many desktop software applications also have data import capabilities that enable you to load  
database files into your Contacts list on your communicator. See the section that begins on page  
34 and the online Help for your desktop software for more information.  
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To create a new Contacts entry:  
1. Press PhoneBook  
repeatedly to access the Contacts view  
.
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Record, select New Contact (/N).  
Cursor at  
Last name  
4. Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Contacts list.  
5. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the First Name field and then enter the person's  
first name.  
6. Press the bottom scroll button to move to other fields and then enter the other information  
that you want to include in this entry.  
Tip:  
Hold Shift  
and use the scroll buttons to move between pages in this entry.  
and press Return to finish.  
7. After you finish entering information, hold Option  
Tip:  
To create an entry that always appears at the top of the Contacts list, begin the Last name  
or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call*. This entry can contain contact  
information in case you lose your communicator.  
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Duplicating a Contacts entry  
You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to enter multiple people  
from a single organization. When you duplicate an entry, the word Copy appears next to the name  
in the First Name field.  
To duplicate an entry:  
1. From the Contacts view, select the name you want to duplicate.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Record, and select Duplicate Contact (/T).  
4. Edit the entry as necessary.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Calling a number in your Contacts list  
You can dial any number that you’ve entered in your Contacts list.  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. From the Contacts view, use the Instant Lookup feature to select the number you want to call.  
See the section that begins on page 66 for details.  
3. Press Space  
Tip:  
to dial.  
You can also roll the rocker switch to scroll to the number you want to call, and then  
press the rocker switch to dial the number.  
Tap to select a  
different category  
Tap a number  
to select it  
Tap Dial to call  
the number  
4. Close the lid to end the call.  
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Selecting types of phone numbers  
You can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with a  
Contacts entry. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry.  
To select other types of phone numbers in an entry:  
1. Select the contact name for the entry that you want to change.  
2. Press Space  
3. Press Menu  
to open the entry.  
.
4. Under Record, select Edit Contact (/E).  
5. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change.  
Tap  
triangle  
6. Select a new label.  
7. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Changing Contact entry details  
The Contact Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an  
entry.  
To open the Contact Entry Details dialog box:  
1. Select the name for the entry whose details you want to change.  
2. Press Space  
3. Press Menu  
to open the entry.  
.
4. Under Record, select Edit Contact (/E).  
5. Press Menu  
.
6. Under Record, select Details (/E).  
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7. Select any of the following settings:  
Category  
Private  
Assign the entry to a category.  
Hide this entry when Security is turned on.  
8. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Using the Call History view  
The Call History view provides quick access to the previous 1,000 incoming and outgoing calls.  
If you miss a call when your Treo is on and you remain in a coverage area, your missed calls  
appear in the Call History list and you receive a missed call alert message. When your phone is  
off or you travel outside a coverage area, your missed calls are forwarded to voicemail and they  
do not appear in the Call History list. Similarly, when your phone is off or you travel outside a  
coverage area, your wireless service provider stores your text messages until you turn on your  
phone or return to a coverage area.  
Reviewing Call History  
Each item in the Call History view appears with an icon next to it indicating whether it is a Missed  
call, an incoming call, or an outgoing call. You can display all your calls or one category at a time.  
To review Call History:  
1. Press PhoneBook  
repeatedly to access the Call History view  
.
Tap arrow to select  
the call category: All,  
Incoming, Outgoing,  
or Missed  
Missed call  
Outgoing call  
Incoming call  
Tap Details to view  
time and duration  
2. Tap the pick list at the top of the screen to display a specific type of call: Missed, Incoming,  
or Outgoing.  
Tip:  
To temporarily store a number in your communicator’s memory, press Menu  
under Record, select Details (/E), tap Copy Phone #, and then hold Option  
,
and  
press Return  
to finish. You can now Paste this number into any application on  
your communicator.  
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Calling a number in your Call History list  
In addition to viewing a list of your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, you can use the Call  
History view to dial any number that appears on this view.  
To dial a number from the Call History view:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Use the scroll buttons to select the number you want to call.  
Tap the entry you  
want to dial  
Tap Dial to call  
selected number  
3. Press Space  
Tip:  
to dial.  
To add a number to your Contacts or Speed Dial list, press Menu  
select Details (/E), tap Copy Phone #, go to the Contacts or Speed Dial view, and press  
Menu , under Edit, select Paste (/P) to insert the number.  
, under Record,  
Purging Call History  
Your Treo continues accumulating Call History information for up to 1,000 calls until you purge  
the Call History list. To conserve storage space, we recommend that you purge this list  
periodically.  
Note: Using the Purge function permanently removes the calls from your communicator. You  
cannot undo this process to restore the information.  
To purge entries in Call History view:  
1. From the Call History view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Record, select Purge.  
Tip:  
To delete a specific item, select the item from the Call History view and select Delete  
Item from the Record menu instead of Purge.  
3. Select the purge option you want to use.  
Tap the pick list to  
choose which calls  
to purge  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Using the Active Call view  
After you dial and establish a connection, or receive an incoming call, the Active Call view icon  
appears in the lower left corner of the PhoneBook screen, and the Active Call view appears:  
Tap Dial Pad to  
enter extra numbers  
such as a PIN code  
or menu selection  
Note: If you dialed a Speed Dial entry that includes Extra Digits, the Dial Pad button changes  
to an Extra Digits button. Tap Extra Digits to dial the additional predefined numbers, such  
as an extension.  
Receiving Calls  
Whenever your communicator’s wireless mode is on and you are within a coverage area, you can  
receive incoming calls. An incoming call turns on your communicator’s screen if it is off and  
displays the following alert:  
Caller’s name and  
phone number if  
available  
Tap Ignore to  
Tap Answer to  
send the call  
to voicemail  
accept the call  
To answer a call while it is ringing, do any of the following:  
Open the lid if it is closed.  
Tap Answer if the lid is open.  
Press the button on the headset (if it is attached).  
To ignore a call and send it directly to voicemail, do any of the following:  
Close the lid if it is open.  
Press the top scroll button.  
To silence the ring, do any of the following:  
Press any button on your communicator.  
Slide the ringer switch to the silent position  
.
Note: Placing the ringer switch in the silent position turns off all system sounds, including  
alarms. When you silence the ringer, Date Book Plus alarms vibrate.  
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To end a call, do any of the following:  
Close the lid (if the headset is not attached).  
Press Backspace  
.
Press the button on the headset (if it is attached).  
Tap Hang Up.  
Adjusting call volume  
You can adjust the volume level from the Active Call view when a call is in progress.  
To adjust the call volume, do one of the following:  
Roll the rocker switch up, or press the top scroll button, to increase the volume.  
Roll the rocker switch down, or press the bottom scroll button, to decrease the volume.  
Using the speakerphone  
The speakerphone button enables you to view your communicator screen and use other  
applications while you’re talking on the phone.  
Note: The speakerphone feature is optimized for one or two people that are reasonably close  
to the phone. It is not designed for a conference room or large group. This feature is not  
available when a headset is attached to your phone.  
To use the speakerphone:  
1. Place a call.  
2. From the Active Call screen, tap Spkrphone.  
Tap Spkr-  
phone  
Tap Cancel  
Spkr  
3. Tap Cancel Spkr to turn off the speakerphone.  
Tip:  
You can also press Space  
to toggle the speakerphone on and off.  
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Placing calls on hold  
You can place an active call on hold while you use other applications on your communicator or  
complete another task.  
To place a call on hold:  
1. Place or answer a call.  
Call status  
indicator  
Tap Hold  
Tap Off Hold  
2. Tap Hold to place the call on hold.  
3. Tap Off Hold to return to the call.  
Handling Multiple Calls  
You can use the Active Call view to handle a variety of situations that involve multiple calls. During  
an active call, you can receive or place another call, switch between two active calls, and create  
a 3-way conference call. For example, when you’re talking to a friend, you can place another call  
to a restaurant to make dinner reservations, and return to your friend to confirm the time and  
place. You can also use call waiting to receive an important incoming call while you’re already on  
the phone, and to facilitate 3-way conference calls when you’re on the go.  
To respond to call waiting, do one of the following:  
Tap Hold & Answer to place the first call on hold and answer the second call.  
Tap Drop & Answer to end the first call and answer the second call.  
Tap Ignore to send the second call to voicemail.  
Press the button on the headset (if it is attached) to place the first call on hold and to answer  
the second call.  
Caller’s name and  
phone number if  
available  
Tap Drop & Answer  
Tap Ignore to send  
Tap Hold & Answer  
call to voicemail  
Note: Make sure the Disable Call Waiting option on the Call Preferences screen is off. When  
this option is off the Disable Call Waiting check box is empty. See the section that begins  
on page 97 for more information.  
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To dial another number while a call is in progress:  
1. From the Active Call view, repeatedly press PhoneBook  
use.  
to access the view you want to  
Tip:  
You can also tap the Speed Dial, Dial Pad, Contacts, or Call History view icons.  
2. Dial the number.  
3. When the confirmation message appears, hold Option  
and press Return  
for Yes.  
To switch between two active calls, do any of the following:  
Tap the call status line of the call you want to make active.  
Press the button on the headset (if it is attached).  
1st call status  
2nd call status  
To use 3-way calling:  
1. Answer or place two calls.  
2. Tap 3-way Call to join the two calls.  
Tap  
3-way  
Call  
3. Tap Cancel 3-way to return to the previous active call and to place the other call on hold, or  
tap Hang Up to end both calls.  
Note: When a 3-way call is active and the headset is attached, pressing the button on the  
headset places the second call on hold.  
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Forwarding calls  
If you need to turn off the wireless mode or know you will be traveling outside a coverage area,  
you can forward your calls to another number. Keep in mind that your wireless service provider  
will still charge you for your forwarded calls.  
Note: Because call forwarding information is stored by the network, it’s a good idea to check  
the current network settings both before and after you change the call forwarding option.  
To forward calls to another number:  
1. From the Speed Dial, Dial Pad, or Call History view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Call Preferences (/A).  
3. Select the call forwarding option you want to use.  
Tap here to forward  
all calls to a  
specific number  
Tap here to  
display current  
network settings  
Tip:  
You can define multiple forwarding numbers. Select Edit numbers from the list to add,  
change, or delete a number. You can also configure your communicator to forward calls  
only in special situations, such as when you are busy or outside a coverage area. See  
Appendix D for details.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Other ways to make a call  
In addition to using the Speed Dial, Contacts, Dial Pad, and Call History views, you can also place  
calls in the following ways:  
Redialing the last number  
Returning a missed call  
Dialing an emergency number  
Redialing the last number  
You can redial the last number you called.  
To redial the last number, do one of the following:  
Press and hold PhoneBook  
for at least one second.  
Press and hold the rocker switch.  
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Returning a missed call  
When your Treo is on and you remain in a coverage area, any calls you miss appear in the Call  
History list and you receive a missed call alert message. When your phone is off or you travel  
outside a coverage area, your calls are forwarded to voicemail and they do not appear in the Call  
History list.  
If you miss multiple calls, a message appears indicating the number of calls you missed. See  
page 90 for instructions on calling a number in your Call History list.  
If you miss a single call, the following screen appears:  
TapOKtodismiss  
Tap Call Back to  
the call without  
dial the number  
calling back  
Note: If the caller’s phone number is not available, the Call Back button does not appear on the  
Missed Call screen.  
Calling an emergency number  
Your Treo provides easy access to emergency numbers such as 911 in the United States or 112  
in Europe.  
To call an emergency number:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press PhoneBook  
.
3. Do one of the following:  
If your phone is unlocked, dial 911 or 112 from the Dial Pad screen.  
If your phone is locked or your SIM card is missing, tap Make Emergency Call from the  
Unlock SIM or SIM Card Not Found screen.  
Tap Make Emergency Call  
Tip:  
You don’t need to unlock your phone or even have the SIM card installed to call an  
emergency number.  
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PhoneBook menus  
PhoneBook menus are shown here for your reference, and PhoneBook features that are not  
explained elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
The Record and Options menus differ depending on which view is active.  
Record menus  
Contacts list view  
Contacts edit view  
Call History view  
Contacts record view  
Options menus  
Dial Pad & Speed Dial views  
Contacts view  
Contacts record & edit views  
Call History view  
Opens a dialog where you can lock your SIM card to prevent unauthorized  
use of your communicator’s wireless mode features.  
Phone  
Preferences  
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Preferences  
Remember last category. Determines how the Contacts list appears  
when you return to it from another application. If you select this check  
box, the Contacts list shows the last category you selected. If you clear  
it, the Contacts list displays the All category.  
List By. Determines how the Contact entries are sorted in the  
Contacts view, and also controls the PhoneBook Instant Lookup  
feature and SMS address lookup options.  
Call Preferences  
Block outgoing caller ID. Determines whether PhoneBook reveals your  
phone number to the person you’re calling. If your service provider  
supports caller ID blocking, you can prevent revealing your phone  
number to people you call.  
Get Status. Displays the current call waiting, call blocking, and call  
forwarding settings stored on your wireless service providers network.  
Use this button to confirm that the network settings you selected are  
active.  
Dial Preferences  
Dial, Email, SMS. Provides third-party applications access to  
PhoneBook’s dialing functions. In most cases you do not need to  
change these settings.  
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Default country. Determines if North American hyphenation  
conventions are automatically applied to phone numbers, and whether  
the following two options are available:  
When dialing, add this area code to 7 digit numbers. Inserts the area  
code you specify in front of 7-digit numbers before dialing.  
Always dial 1 in front of the area code. Inserts a 1 in front of 10-digit  
numbers before dialing.  
If you select a country other than United States or Canada, numbers  
are formatted exactly as they appear in the Contact record.  
RenameCustom  
Fields  
These custom fields appear at the end of the Contact Edit screen. Rename  
them to identify the kind of information you enter in them. The names you  
give the custom fields appear in all Contacts records.  
Select Network  
Available networks. Enables you to manually select networks while  
roaming if multiple service providers are available. When you manually  
select a network, your Treo finds only that network until you either  
choose another network, or return to Automatic Mode.  
Automatic Mode. Allows your Treo to automatically select the provider  
with the strongest signal. By default, Automatic Mode is on.  
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Phone Info  
Number: Displays your SIM card’s phone number.  
Note: Not all wireless service providers include the phone number on  
the SIM. If the phone number is not on the SIM, this field  
displays “No number on SIM” instead of the number.  
IMEI: Displays your communicator’s equipment ID number which  
uniquely identifies your communicator to your mobile service provider’s  
network.  
Firmware Rev: Displays the version number for the mobile  
communication software on your communicator.  
About  
Shows version information for PhoneBook.  
PhoneBook  
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Date Book Plus  
When you open Date Book Plus, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal  
business day.  
Working in Day View  
Day View shows an hourly calendar for a particular date. If there are events scheduled on that  
date, they appear in the appropriate time slot.  
To view or select a date, do one of the following:  
Use the scroll buttons or roll the rocker switch to move forward or backward one day at a  
time.  
Note: If you plan to do a lot of scrolling in Date Book Plus while the lid is closed, consider  
enabling the Scroll before day move option in the Day Options dialog box. See page  
116 for details.  
Press Shift  
and then a scroll button to scroll by weeks.  
Tap the day of the week that you want in the date bar at the top of the screen. If necessary,  
tap the Previous week or Next week scroll arrows to move to another week.  
Previous week  
Next week  
Tap to select a day of  
the current week  
Press Menu  
and under Options select Go to Day (/O). To scroll by days, press a scroll  
button. To scroll by months, hold Shift  
and press a scroll button. To scroll by years  
hold Option and press a scroll button. After you scroll to the date, press Space  
to select it. You can also type the number of the day or tap the screen to select a date from  
the calendar.  
Next year  
Previous year  
Tap to select a month  
Tap to select a day  
Tap to select current date  
Scheduling an event  
A record in Date Book Plus is called an “event.” An event can be any kind of activity that you  
associate with a day. You can enter a new event on any of the available time lines. When you  
schedule an event, its description appears on the time line, and its duration is automatically set to  
one hour. You can easily change the start time and duration for any event.  
Note: It’s possible to schedule events that overlap, but Date Book Plus makes it easy to find  
such conflicts. See page 111 for details.  
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You can also schedule events that occur on a particular date but have no specific start or end  
times, such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. These are referred to as “untimed events.”  
Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times, marked with a diamond. You can have more  
than one untimed event on a particular date.  
You can also schedule a repeating event, such as a weekly meeting, and continuous events, such  
as a three-day conference or a vacation.  
To schedule an event:  
1. Select the date on which you want to schedule the event as described in the previous section.  
2. Type the time the event begins to open the Set Time dialog box. For example, type 4 for 4:00.  
Start Time  
Tap to scroll to earlier hours  
Tap to change hours  
Tap to change minutes  
Tap to scroll to later hours  
3. If the event is longer than an hour, press the bottom scroll button and type the end time.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
5. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters.  
Event description  
Time bar shows  
duration  
6. Tap a blank area of the screen to deselect the event. A vertical line appears next to the time,  
indicating the duration of the event.  
To schedule an untimed event:  
1. Select the date on which you want to schedule the event. See page 101 for details.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Record, select New Appointment (/N).  
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4. Hold Option  
event.  
and press Return  
so that no start or end times are defined for the new  
Tip:  
You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and  
then entering a description.  
5. Enter a description of the event.  
New  
untimed  
event  
No time  
selected  
6. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event.  
Note: If you create an event and decide later that there is no particular start or end time, you  
can easily change it to an untimed event. Tap the time of the event in the Date Book Plus  
screen, tap No Time, and then hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Rescheduling an event  
You can easily make changes to your schedule with your communicator.  
To reschedule an event:  
1. Tap the event you want to reschedule.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. To change the time, tap the Time box and select a new time.  
4. To change the date, tap the Date box and select a new date.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Setting an alarm for an event  
The Alarm setting enables you to set an audible alarm for events in Date Book Plus. You can set  
an alarm to sound minutes, hours, or days before an event. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes  
before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days.  
When you set an alarm, this icon  
appears to the far right of the event with the alarm. When  
the alarm tone sounds, a reminder message also appears onscreen.  
Note: Make sure the ringer is on. Silencing the ringer turns off all system sounds, including  
alarms. When you silence the ringer, Date Book Plus alarms vibrate.  
To set an alarm for an event:  
1. Tap the event to which you want to assign an alarm.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap the Alarm check box to select it.  
4. Tap the pick list to select Minutes, Hours, or Days.  
5. Select the 5 and enter any number from 0 to 99 (inclusive) as the number of time units.  
Enter number of  
time units here  
Tap here to  
select unit of time  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Alarm for untimed events: You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm  
triggers at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight (beginning) of the day  
of the untimed event. No audible alarm sounds for an untimed event; instead, the reminder  
message appears onscreen.  
For example, you set an alarm for an untimed event that occurs on February 4th. If the alarm is  
set for 5 minutes, the reminder message appears at 11:55 PM on the night of February 3rd. The  
reminder remains onscreen until you turn on your communicator and hold Option  
Return to dismiss it.  
and press  
To dismiss the alarm reminder, do one of the following:  
Tap 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, or Other to reset the alarm to notify you in a specified period of  
time.  
Press the top scroll button.  
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Scheduling repeating or continuous events  
The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a  
period of consecutive days. A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually.  
Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the same  
time of day.  
Typically, a continuous event is an untimed event such as a business trip or a vacation that  
continues for several days but doesn’t occur at a particular time of day.  
To schedule a repeating or continuous event:  
1. Tap the event.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog box.  
Repeat  
box  
4. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often event repeats.  
For a continuous event, tap Day.  
5. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line.  
For example, if you select Month and enter the number 2, the event repeats every other  
month.  
6. To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the End on pick list and tap  
Choose Date. Use the date picker to select an end date.  
7. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
After you schedule a repeating or continuous event, this icon  
event.  
appears to the far right of the  
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Changing and deleting repeating or continuous events  
If you change or delete a repeating or continuous event you can apply the action to only the  
current event, to all instances of the event, or to the current event and instances that follow.  
To change or delete repeating events:  
1. Select the record you want to change or delete.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Enter the change.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to accept the change, or tap Delete.  
5. Tap one of the following:  
Current. Changes or deletes only the current instance of the repeating event.  
All. Changes or deletes all past, current, and future occurrences of this event.  
Following. Changes or deletes the current event and all future occurrences of this event.  
Considerations for repeating or continuous events  
Keep the following points in mind:  
If you change the start date of a repeating event, your communicator calculates the number  
of days you moved the event. Your communicator then automatically changes the end date  
to maintain the duration of the repeating event.  
If you change the repeat interval (e.g., daily to weekly) of a repeating event, past occurrences  
(prior to the day on which you change the setting) are not changed, and your communicator  
creates a new repeating event.  
If you change the date of an occurrence of a repeating event (e.g., from January 14th to  
January 15th) and apply the change to All occurrences, the new date becomes the start date  
of the repeating event. Your communicator adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of  
the event. If you apply the change to Current or Future occurrences, past occurrences (prior  
to the day on which you change the setting) are not changed.  
If you change other repeat settings (e.g., time, alarm, private) of a repeating event and apply  
the change to Future occurrences, your communicator creates a new event. The start date of  
this new event is the day on which the setting is changed. Past occurrences (prior to the day  
of the change) are not changed.  
If you apply a change to a single occurrence of a repeating event (e.g., time), that occurrence  
no longer shows the Repeat icon  
.
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Changing the Date Book Plus view  
In addition to displaying the calendar for a specific day, you can also display a whole week in  
graph or text format, a month, a year, or a list of your appointments, as well as the current time.  
To cycle through Day, Week, Week with Text, Month, Year, and List views:  
Repeatedly press Date Book Plus  
to display the next view.  
To display the current time:  
1. Tap and hold the stylus on the date in the date bar to display the current time.  
Tap and hold the date  
Current time displays  
2. Drag the stylus below the date bar and then lift it.  
Note: If you lift the stylus while it is still on the date bar, the menu bar appears.  
Working in Week View  
Week View shows the calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review  
your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps you spot  
overlaps and conflicts in your schedule.  
Previous week  
Next week  
Event details  
Tap for that day  
Tap to show  
event details  
Bar indicates  
earlier event  
WeekView  
icon  
Dot indicates  
untimed event  
Bar indicates  
later event  
Tips for using Week View  
Keep the following points in mind:  
Tap an event to show details for the event.  
Use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to move forward or backward a week at a time.  
To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day.  
Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event.  
Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day  
without selecting an event.  
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The Week View shows the time span defined by the Start Time and End Time in the Date  
Book Plus Preferences settings. If you have an event before or after this time span, a bar  
appears at the top or bottom of that day's column. Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll  
to the event.  
Working in Week View with Text  
The Week View with Text shows an entire week with a description of each scheduled event. This  
view can display one or two weeks at a time and can include To Do items that are due on the  
dates shown.  
Toggle between  
1 and 2 weeks  
Scroll to  
more events  
Dot indicates  
more events  
Week View with  
Text icon  
Box indicates To  
Do item  
Tips for using Week View with Text  
Keep the following points in mind:  
Tap a day to display that day in the Day View.  
Use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to move between weeks. You can also tap the scroll  
arrows in the upper-right corner to move forward or backward a week.  
Press Menu  
different week.  
, and under Options, select Go to Week (/O). Tap a number to select a  
Tap Go to open the date selector use the scroll buttons to select a week and then hold Option  
and press Return to finish.  
Tap the number of weeks to toggle between a one week view and a two week view.  
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Working in Month View  
The Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month  
View indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events.  
Previous/next month  
Dashed line indicates continuous or repeating event  
Dots on right or left side indicate events  
Dots below date indicate untimed events  
Month View  
icon  
You can control the dots and lines that appear in the Month View. See page 114 for details.  
Tips for using Month View  
Keep the following points in mind:  
Tap a day in the Month View to display that day in the Day View.  
Use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to move between months. You can also tap the scroll  
arrows in the upper-right corner to move forward or backward a month.  
Press Menu  
, and under Options, select Go to Month (/O) to open the date selector and  
select a different month.  
Working in Year View  
The Year View shows an overview of your calendar for an entire year.  
Description of event  
on selected date  
Blinking dot indicates  
selected date  
Dot indicates  
scheduled events  
Scroll to other days  
Year View button  
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Tips for using Year View  
Keep the following points in mind:  
Tap a day to display the date and events for that day in the title bar. A minus sign indicates  
only one event is scheduled on that day. A plus sign indicates multiple events are scheduled  
on that day.  
Use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to move between days. You can also tap the scroll  
arrows in the lower-right corner to move forward or backward a day.  
Tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner to move forward or backward a year.  
Press Menu  
, and under Options select Year Preferences (/Y) to set display options.  
Working in List View  
The List View is a text oriented view that is integrated with To Do List. It displays a list of events  
and To Do items for the selected week(s).  
Scroll to  
other weeks  
Selected  
week’s dates  
List View button  
Tips for using List View  
Keep the following points in mind:  
Tap a line to select it. The start and end time display briefly in the title bar. To redisplay the  
event details, tap to the left of the description.  
Tap the description of the selected line to display the event in Day View.  
Use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to select specific items on the screen. You can also  
tap the up scroll arrow in the upper-right corner to jump forward by one of the following: 1  
Day, 1 Week, 1 Month, or Pick (a specific date). Then tap the scroll arrows to move forward  
or backward a week.  
Press Menu  
select a different date.  
, and under Options, select Go to Date (/O) to open the date selector and  
Press Menu  
options.  
, and under Options, select List View Preferences (/L) to set display  
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Spotting event conflicts  
With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events  
that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes).  
An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week View as overlapping bars. The Day View  
displays overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.  
Event  
conflict  
Working with floating events  
Date Book Plus can include events that are a combination of a To Do item and a Date Book event.  
These events are called “floating events.” Floating events are not assigned to a specific date, but  
can still be timed or untimed, can have alarms, and can repeat. If a floating event is not completed  
by midnight, it automatically advances to the next day until you mark it complete.  
You can distinguish a floating event from an integrated To Do item by the circle that appears next  
to the floating event (in place of the To Do item priority number and check box). Floating events  
appear in alphabetical order at the top of the Day View screen between any integrated To Do  
items and untimed events.  
To create a floating event:  
1. From the Day View, press Menu  
.
2. Under Record, select New Floating Event.  
3. Enter a description of the event.  
4. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the floating event.  
To mark a floating event complete:  
Tap the circle to the right or left of the event.  
Tips for using floating events:  
To prioritize floating events, enter a number followed by a space or dash as the first few  
characters of the description.  
To convert an existing event to a floating event, select the event, tap Details, tap Float as the  
Type, and then hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
When you complete a repeating floating event, it marks only the current occurrence of the  
event as complete.  
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Avoid scheduling a floating event that repeats daily. These events can accumulate quickly  
unless you complete them each day.  
When viewing a floating event in a desktop application, the Note field will contain a series of  
characters: ##f@@@@@@ for an incomplete event and ##c@@@@@@ for a complete  
event. Do not remove or edit these characters.  
Working with To Do items  
Date Book Plus can create and display To Do items. To Do items appear in priority order at the  
top of the Day View screen.  
To create To Do items in Date Book Plus:  
1. From the Day View, press Menu  
.
2. Under Record, select New To Do (/T).  
3. Enter a description of the To Do item.  
4. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the item.  
To mark a To Do item complete:  
Tap the check box next to the item.  
Tips for using To Do items:  
When you create a To Do item in Date Book Plus, the priority and category are based on the  
settings in the Create Options dialog box. See the section that begins on page 118 for details.  
If a To Do item does not appear in Date Book Plus, confirm that the category assigned to the  
item is selected. See the section that begins on page 118 for details.  
If you do not complete a To Do item on or before the due date, then an ! (exclamation mark)  
appears next to the item as a reminder that it is overdue.  
Using the Daily Journal  
You can use the Daily Journal feature to record events as they occur. Events are recorded with  
automatic time-stamping as Date Book Plus Notes so they do not clutter your schedule. The Daily  
Journal is especially useful for tracking activities such as sales calls, start and end times for  
consulting or other work, or keeping a record of how you spend your time at the office.  
To create a Daily Journal entry:  
1. From the Day View, press Menu  
.
2. Under Record, select New Journal Entry (/J).  
Date Book Plus creates an untimed event, opens a Note for this event, and inserts the current  
time. If you’ve already started a journal for the current day, Date Book Plus opens the existing  
journal and inserts a new entry.  
3. Enter a description for the journal entry.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Using templates  
You can use templates to create a list of standard events. You can then select an event from this  
list and add it to your calendar. Since Date Book Plus saves all the event attributes, including  
alarms and notes, templates can really save you time when entering reminder notices or events  
that recur on different days and times.  
To create a template:  
1. Select the event you want to save as a template.  
2. Press Menu  
3. Under Record, select tap Create Template (/V).  
4. Hold Option and press Return to finish.  
To schedule a template event:  
.
1. Select the date on which you want to schedule the event.  
2. From the Day View, tap the time line that corresponds to the beginning of the event.  
3. Tap New and select Template from the list.  
Tap to create an event  
from a template  
4. Select the event from the Appointment Templates list.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Date Book Plus menus  
Date Book Plus menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book Plus features that are  
not explained elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
Record menu  
List View  
Day View  
New To Do  
Creates a new To Do item and adds it to your Date Book Plus and To Do  
List database.  
Duplicate Item  
Creates a copy of the selected event and opens the Details dialog box for  
the new event.  
Options menu  
Week View  
Week View with Text  
Day View  
Year View  
List View  
Month View  
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Preferences  
(Day View)  
Start/End Time. Defines the start and end times for Date Book Plus  
screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can  
tap the scroll arrows to scroll up and down.  
Event Duration. Defines the default duration for new events.  
Week Start. Defines the first day of the week. This setting overrides the  
System Preferences setting for all Date Book Plus views.  
Initial View. Defines the view that appears when you start Date Book  
Plus.  
Button Views. Defines which views display when you repeatedly press  
the Date Book Plus button. By default, all views appear.  
Display Options. Opens the Display Options dialog box where you can  
define the following options:  
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Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that appear in the Day View.  
The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event  
conflicts  
Compress Day View. Controls how times appear in the Day View. When  
Compress Day View is off, all time slots display. When it is on, start and  
end times display for each event, but blank time slots toward the  
bottom of the screen disappear to minimize scrolling.  
Show PM Label. Displays a “p” after PM times.  
Show End Times. Displays all time bars and time slots for end times of  
an event.  
Scroll Before Day Move. Determines whether the front panel scroll  
buttons will scroll up and down within the current day before scrolling  
to the previous or next day.  
Auto-scroll Time. Displays events based on the time of day when the  
Day View contains more than one screen of information.  
Float Advance at Midnight. Advances floating events to the next day at  
midnight of the current day.  
Show Completed Floating Events. Displays completed floating events.  
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Alarm  
Preferences  
Alarm Sound. Sets the tone of the alarm.  
Snooze Sound. Sets the tone of the snooze alarm.  
Remind Sound. Sets the tone of the reminder alarm. The reminder  
alarm sounds when the snooze alarm is not acknowledged.  
Play Sound. Defines how many tones the alarm emits before it stops.  
The choices are Once, Twice, 3 Times, 5 Times, and 10 Times.  
Repeat Alarm. Defines how many times the alarm repeats when it is not  
acknowledged. The choices are Once, Twice, 3 Times, 5 Times, 10  
Times, and 100 Times.  
Every. Defines how often the alarm sound repeats. The choices are  
Minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 30 minutes.  
Alarm Preset. Automatically sets an alarm for each new event. The  
silent alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours  
before midnight of the date of the event.  
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To Do  
Preferences  
Show Categories. Displays the To Do items in the categories you  
select.  
Priorities Displayed. Displays To Do items with the selected priority  
level. The choices are 1 only, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, and 1-5.  
Show Priority. Displays the priority level for To Do items.  
Show Completed Items. Displays completed To Do items.  
Show Undated Items. Shows all To Do items that have not been  
assigned a due date.  
Show Dated Items. Shows all To Do items that have been assigned a  
due date.  
Days before Due Date. Defines the number of days before the due date  
that an item will appear in Day View as a To Do item.  
Create Options. Opens the Create Options dialog box where you can  
select the default priority and category for To Do Items you create in  
Date Book Plus.  
UnDelete from  
Archive  
Restores the last event you deleted from Date Book Plus (provided it was  
stored in the Archive file). You can select this command repeatedly to  
restore additional events.  
Go to Week  
Enables you to jump to a specific week by tapping the week number in the  
current year.  
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Week  
Preferences  
Time Format. Defines the format of the time display. The choices are  
No Time, 11p, 11:30p, 23, 23:30.  
Display To Do. Defines where To Do items will appear on the Date  
Book Plus screen. The choices are Top, Bottom, and Hide.  
Week Start. Defines the first day of the week for Week View with Text.  
Wordwrap Single Entry. Wraps text in cells that contain a single event  
to display as much text as will fit in the cell.  
Hide Untimed Floating Events. Removes untimed floating events from  
the Week View with Text display.  
Show Journal. Displays a Daily Journal entry.  
Include Week Numbers in Title. Displays the selected week number in  
the title bar.  
Month  
Preferences  
Show Timed Events. Displays events that you assigned to a specific  
time.  
Show Untimed Events. Displays events that you assigned to a date, but  
did not assign to a specific time.  
Show Daily Repeating Events. Displays events that repeat each day.  
Include Week Numbers in Title. Displays week numbers in the title bar  
for the first and last weeks in the month.  
Show Zero Duration Events. Displays events that have no duration in  
the Month View display.  
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Year  
Preferences  
Hide Floating and Done Items. Removes floating events and completed  
To Do items from the Year View display.  
Hide Untimed Events. Removes untimed events from the Year View  
display.  
Hide Zero Duration Events. Removes events without a duration from  
the Year View display.  
Hide Events <. Removes events that are shorter than the time you  
specify from the Year View display. The choices are 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, and  
12.  
Hide Daily Repeating Events. Removes events that repeat daily from  
the Year View display.  
List View  
Preferences  
Date Book. Determines which type of events appear in the List View  
display. The choices are: Appt, Float, Done, Alarms Only, and Repeat  
events only appear once.  
To Do. Determines which type of To Do items appear in the List View  
display. The choices are All, Not Complete, Complete, and None. If you  
choose either Not Complete or Complete, you also have the following  
choices: Dated & Undated, Dated only, and Undated only.  
Filter by Text. Displays events that contain the text you enter in this field  
and hides events that do not contain this text.  
Show. Determines the type of information that will appear for each  
event. The choices are Day Name and Time.  
About Date  
Book+  
Shows version information for Date Book Plus.  
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Blazer  
If you can’t hold the world in the palm of your hand, at least you can hold the World Wide Web  
when you use Blazer to browse the Internet on your communicator’s screen.  
To use Blazer, you must subscribe to data services from your wireless service provider, and you  
must have an account established with an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Many wireless service  
providers also provide ISP services. If ISP information is available from your wireless service  
provider when you configure your wireless communication settings with the Handspring CD-  
ROM, the installation program will set up Blazer for use with that provider.  
Note: If you already installed the desktop software from the Handspring CD-ROM but didn’t  
configure the wireless communication settings, double-click the Configure Your Treo  
icon in the Palm folder and follow the instructions on the screen  
Viewing web pages  
You can view web pages whenever you are inside a coverage area. If you are outside a coverage  
area, you can view web pages that are stored temporarily on your communicator in an area called  
the “cache.” However, if a page stored in the cache has an expiration date and it is past that date,  
you need to establish an Internet connection to view that page.  
Tip:  
You can tell whether you are inside a coverage area by looking at the signal strength  
indicator in the lower right corner of the screen.  
To view a web page:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press Blazer  
.
Note: If a different application appears when you press Blazer  
provider installed another application as the default web browser. To launch Blazer,  
press Option , press Menu , and then tap the Blazer icon  
, your wireless service  
.
3. Press Menu  
.
4. Under Go, select Go to Web Page (/G).  
Tip:  
You can also tap the Folder icon  
to open the Go to Web Page dialog box.  
Folder icon  
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5. Enter the URL you want to view.  
6. Hold Option and press Return  
to finish.  
While a page is loading, a Progress icon  
appears in the lower right corner of the screen.  
You can tap links to other pages as soon as they appear. You don’t need to wait until a page  
fully loads. To stop loading a page, tap the Stop icon  
in the lower left corner of the screen.  
Tap to go to  
home page  
7. Navigate within a web site, by doing any of the following:  
To scroll through a page, use the scroll buttons or tap the onscreen arrows or scroll bar (if  
one appears).  
To move between elements on a page, such as fields, icons, or buttons, roll the rocker  
switch or hold Shift  
and use the scroll buttons.  
To select an element on a page, move to the element and press the rocker switch or tap  
the element on the screen.  
To move to between pages when no elements are highlighted, press Return  
the next page or Backspace to move to the previous page.  
to move to  
Tip:  
To view a list of web sites that are optimized for your communicator, go to the home  
page, and then tap Directory of Mobile Sites.  
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Working with bookmarks  
The Bookmark view makes it easy for you to get to web sites you visit often.  
Viewing bookmarked pages  
Your communicator may come with a few bookmarks already in place. You can jump directly to  
any of the predefined bookmarks, or to any pages for which you’ve created a bookmark.  
To view a bookmark:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press Blazer  
twice to access the Bookmark view  
.
3. Tap the bookmark you want to view.  
Tap to view  
more pages  
Tip:  
You can also press the scroll buttons to scroll to other pages, and roll the rocker  
switch to scroll through the current page. To view the selected page, press the rocker  
switch.  
Adding bookmarks  
You can store up to 100 bookmarks and group them in categories by placing similar links on the  
same bookmark page. See page 125 for information on creating page categories.  
To bookmark the current page:  
1. From the Page view, go to the page you want to bookmark.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Page, select Add Bookmark (/A).  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Tip:  
You can also add a bookmark by tapping an empty bookmark slot in the Bookmark view  
and entering a Name, Description, and URL for the page you want to bookmark.  
To define a bookmark:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Add Bookmark (/A).  
Tip: You can also open the New Bookmark dialog box by tapping an empty bookmark slot.  
3. Enter a Name, Description, and URL for the page you want to bookmark.  
Tap an  
empty  
slot  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Editing bookmarks  
You can change the title, description, or URL associated with any of your bookmarks.  
To edit a bookmark:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Edit Bookmark (/E).  
Tap a bookmark  
Page icons  
3. Tap the page icons to navigate to the page containing the bookmark you want to change.  
Tip:  
You can enter or change the Title for any bookmark page. Use the page Title to  
create bookmark categories. For example, if you want to create a page with links to  
various investments, you might name the page Assets.  
4. Tap the bookmark you want to change.  
5. Enter the changes.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Deleting bookmarks  
If your bookmark list becomes full, or you no longer need an entry, you can delete it.  
To delete a bookmark:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Edit Bookmark (/E).  
3. Tap the entry you want to delete.  
4. In the Edit Bookmark dialog, tap Delete.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to confirm deletion.  
Arranging your bookmarks  
As your bookmark list grows, you may want to rearrange the entries or move entire pages. You  
can assign a title to each bookmark page and arrange the entries by category. For example, if you  
want to create a page with links to various sports scores, you might name the page Scores.  
To assign page category titles:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Edit Bookmark (/E).  
3. Tap the page icon to which you want to assign a title.  
4. Enter the title.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To rearrange bookmark entries:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Edit Bookmark (/E).  
3. Drag the entries to the slot where you want them to appear.  
Drag an entry to  
another slot or  
page  
Tip:  
If the new slot is full, the other entries move down one slot as the rows fill from top  
to bottom. If you drag an entry to a page icon, the entry moves to the first available  
slot on that page.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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To rearrange bookmark pages:  
1. From the Bookmark view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Bookmark, select Edit Bookmark (/E).  
3. Drag the page to the slot where you want it to appear.  
A grey line appears next to the page when it is in drag mode. When dropping a page on the  
top row, the grey line appears to the left of the slot where the page will appear. When drop-  
ping a page on the bottom row, the grey line appears to the right of the slot where the page  
will appear.  
Drag a page to  
another slot  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Blazer menus  
Blazer menus are shown here for your reference, and Blazer features that are not explained  
elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
The Go and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Page view or the  
Bookmark view.  
Page menu  
Page view  
Refresh  
Enables you to update the current web page with the most up-to-date  
information.  
Stop loading Cancels the process of loading a page.  
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Properties  
Displays the Page Properties dialog box where you can view the Page Name,  
URL, Size (Bytes) and whether the page was loaded from the cache.  
Bookmarks menu  
Bookmark view  
Go menus  
Bookmark view  
Page view  
Options menu  
Page view  
Bookmark view  
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Preferences  
Browser tab:  
Home page. Displays the URL of the current home page selection. Tap this  
option to open the Set Home Page dialog box and select a different home  
page. To restore the factory default Home Page setting, tap Restore in the  
Set Home Page dialog box.  
Note: Some service providers may not support the default Home Page  
setting.  
Initial view. Determines whether the Page view or Bookmark view appears  
when you start the Blazer application. The default option is Page view.  
Images. Determines depth of color used to display graphic images. You  
can also choose to not display images at all. The options are: No Images  
(fastest), Black & White (faster), 4 Shades of Gray (fast), 16 Shades of  
Gray (slow), 256 Colors (slower), High Color (slowest). The default setting  
is 256 Colors (slower).  
Ask before establishing Internet connection. Displays a confirmation  
dialog each time you begin an Internet session. The default setting for this  
option is on.  
Disconnect On Exit. Determines whether the Internet connection  
automatically closes when you exit the Blazer application. Leaving this  
option off enables you to switch to another application and then return to  
Blazer while you are still connected to the Internet. The default setting for  
this option is off.  
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Advanced tab:  
Cache Size (K). Displays the amount of memory that Blazer reserves to  
store recently viewed pages. The amount of free memory available on your  
communicator appears below this option.  
Clear. Erases all the pages stored in the cache. You cannot cancel or undo  
this action.  
Accept Cookies. Enables the receipt of Internet cookies. The default setting  
for this option is on.  
Clear Cookies. Erases all the cookies stored on your communicator. You  
cannot cancel or undo this action.  
Set Proxy. Opens the Set Proxy dialog box where you can enter advanced  
HTTP proxy server settings. If your ISP or network requires you to go  
through a proxy server when you connect to the Internet, use this dialog box  
to enter the proxy server settings. Contact your ISP or system administrator  
for details.  
Disconnect  
Terminates your connection to the Internet.  
About Blazer Displays version information for Blazer.  
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SMS Messaging  
In addition to dialing and receiving voice calls, you can use your Treo to send and receive short  
text messages. These text messages, also called SMS (Short Message Service) messages, are  
similar to e-mail messages that you send and receive from your computer, but are limited to 160  
characters in length. The person receiving your message must also have a GSM mobile phone  
and a wireless service provider that supports text messages. Some wireless service providers also  
allow you to use your Treo to send text messages to an e-mail address and to receive text  
messages from a computer. Talk to your wireless service provider for details about their SMS and  
SMS Email features.  
Enabling SMS and SMS Email  
To send and reply to SMS messages, you must subscribe to your wireless service provider’s SMS  
service. If you subscribe to this service, your wireless service provider supplies an SMS Message  
Center number which appears in the SMS Preferences dialog.  
Note: Your wireless service provider may use a different name for their text messaging service.  
Contact your wireless service provider to see if their service is compatible with SMS.  
To use SMS Email, you must subscribe to your wireless service provider’s SMS Email service and  
enter their SMS Email Center number in the SMS Preferences dialog. The SMS Email Center  
forwards the SMS messages to the recipient’s e-mail address. Contact your wireless service  
provider to obtain their SMS Email Center number.  
To enable SMS and SMS Email:  
1. Make sure wireless mode is on for at least 30 seconds. See page 18 for details.  
2. Press SMS Messaging  
.
3. From the SMS Messages Inbox, press Menu  
4. Under Options, select Preferences.  
.
5. Enter or confirm the SMS Message Center number.  
6. Enter or confirm the SMS Email Center number.  
SMS message center number  
SMS email center number  
7. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Receiving SMS messages  
When you receive SMS messages, the New SMS Messages alert appears.  
Note: You can receive SMS messages even if you don’t subscribe to your wireless service  
provider’s SMS service.  
Number of new messages  
Most recent message  
In the New SMS Messages alert dialog box, you can save or respond to the first message by  
tapping any of the following buttons:  
OK  
Saves the message in the SMS Messages Inbox category, dismisses the  
alert dialog box, and returns you to the previous application.  
Reply  
Switches to the SMS Messaging application, opens the new message  
dialog box, and addresses the message to the person who sent you the  
message.  
Call Sender  
Dials the number of the person who sent you the message. If the message  
was sent from an e-mail address, this option is not available.  
Delete Msg. Deletes the current message, dismisses the alert dialog box, and returns  
you to the previous application.  
Tips:  
To view additional incoming messages, press SMS Messaging  
.
You can also dismiss the alert dialog box by pressing the rocker switch or the top scroll  
button.  
Viewing messages  
SMS Messaging enables you to quickly view your incoming messages. You can also view  
messages you’ve sent and pending messages that will be sent when a signal is available.  
To view SMS messages:  
1. Press SMS Messaging  
Inbox, Sent, or Pending.  
repeatedly to access the message category you want to view:  
Note: The Pending category appears only when you have messages pending delivery.  
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pick list  
Current  
message  
Message  
header  
Message  
text  
2. Hold Shift  
and use the scroll buttons to page through the messages.  
Tips:  
If a message is too long to fit on one screen, press the scroll buttons to view additional  
screens in the current message.  
If a message is longer than 160 characters, it is divided into sub-messages which appear as  
separate items.  
To view one message at a time, use the scroll buttons or rocker switch to select the header  
of the message you want to view and then press Space  
or the rocker switch. Page  
through messages one at a time with the scroll buttons or rocker switch.  
Replying to messages  
You can send an SMS message as a response, or you can call the person who sent you the  
message.  
To send an SMS message reply:  
1. From the SMS Messages Inbox, select the message to which you want to reply.  
Selected message  
Tap Reply to respond  
to the message  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Reply (/R).  
4. Enter the message text.  
When you reply to an SMS message, SMS Messaging fills in the To field for you. When you  
reply to an SMS Email message, you must enter the e-mail address manually. See the next  
section in this chapter for more information.  
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5. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to send the message.  
To call the sender:  
1. From the SMS Messages Inbox, select the message from the person you want to call.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Call Sender (/A).  
Creating SMS messages  
SMS Messaging enables you to create short text messages and to send them to a mobile phone  
number or an e-mail address. If a message exceeds 160 characters, SMS Messaging  
automatically divides the text into multiple messages when it sends the message. As you create  
a message, the status bar at the top of the screen indicates how many messages will be sent and  
the number of characters in each message.  
To save time while creating messages, you can insert predefined text from a boilerplate. Some  
boilerplates ask you to enter information such as a meeting time or place. Using a boilerplate is  
similar to filling in the blanks on a form letter instead of writing a letter from scratch. You can easily  
combine the boilerplate text with your own text to personalize your message.  
You can create a message at any time, but if you send a message when you are outside a  
coverage area, your Treo places the message in the Pending category and sends it automatically  
when you return to a coverage area. While a message is in the Pending category, you can edit or  
delete it before it is sent.  
To create an SMS text message:  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Message, select New (/N).  
Note: If you defined a signature, it automatically appears at the end of your message. See  
page 135 for details on defining a signature.  
3. Use the scroll buttons to select one of the following address methods, and then press  
Space  
:
Tap To  
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Address by  
Mobile Number  
Enter a mobile phone number to send an SMS message to another  
GSM mobile phone.  
Address by Email Enter an e-mail address to send an SMS message to an e-mail  
Address  
address. To send a message to an e-mail address, you must subscribe  
to your wireless service provider’s SMS Email service and enter their  
SMS Email Center number in the SMS Preferences dialog. See page  
130 for details.  
Address by Last  
Name Lookup  
Look up a name from your Contacts list in the PhoneBook application  
by entering the first few letters of the last name and then pressing  
Return  
. If multiple entries appear, scroll to the GSM mobile phone  
to select it.  
number or e-mail address you want and press Return  
Addresses  
Tap a recently used mobile phone number or e-mail address on the list.  
Tip:  
If you’re sending a message to an e-mail address and your wireless service provider  
supports message titles, you can add a title by entering <subject>#<message>.  
Simply replace the word subject with the title, and the word message with the  
message body.  
4. Enter the appropriate information for the address option you selected in step 3, and then  
press the bottom scroll button to move to the text field.  
5. Enter the message text.  
Tip:  
You can also tap Boilerplate to select a predefined text phrase. If prompted, enter or  
select other text to complete the phrase.  
Tap  
Boilerplate  
6. Hold Option  
7. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
8. Hold Option and press Return to send the message.  
and press Return  
to finish.  
The message goes into the Pending category until your phone transmits the message. After your  
message transmits, your Treo places a copy in the Sent category. If an error occurs while sending  
the message, an ! appears next to the message header. Select the message to view information  
about why the message did not go through.  
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Creating a message signature  
You can create a signature of up to 80 characters. Then, when you create a message, SMS  
Messaging automatically inserts your signature at the end of each message you create. If  
necessary, you can edit the default signature text when you create a message.  
Note: The signature text you define applies only to new messages. If you are editing a message  
or have messages in the Pending folder when you create the signature text, the signature  
text will not be added to those messages. If you enable or disable the signature option,  
the signature will not be added or removed from those messages either.  
To create a message signature:  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Signature.  
Tap here to add the  
signature to your  
messages  
Enter the default  
signature text  
3. Enter the signature text.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Creating boilerplates  
When you create a message you can use the Boilerplate pick list to insert predefined text in your  
message. You can also add items to the list and modify any of the items you add.  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, press Menu  
2. Under Options, select Boilerplate Text.  
.
Tap an entry  
to edit it  
Tap New to  
createanew  
boilerplate  
3. Tap New, or tap an entry you created that you want to edit.  
4. Enter or modify the text in the Boilerplate dialog box.  
Tip:  
To delete a boilerplate, tap Delete.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
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Copying and forwarding messages  
You can save time by copying text from your SMS messages, or forwarding messages.  
To copy text from an SMS message:  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, tap the text of the message you want to copy.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Edit, select Select All (/S).  
Tip:  
To copy only a portion of the message, highlight the text you want to copy and select  
Copy (/C) instead of Select All.  
4. Open the message or application where you want to insert the message.  
5. Press Menu  
.
6. Under Edit, select Paste (/P).  
To forward messages:  
1. From the SMS Inbox or Sent category, tap the header of the message you want to forward.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Forward (/F).  
Tip:  
You can edit the forwarded message before sending it.  
4. Address the message as described on page 133.  
5. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to send the message.  
Modifying messages  
You can modify any messages in the Pending category.  
To modify Pending messages:  
1. In the Pending category, select the message you want to change.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Edit (/E).  
Tip:  
You can also tap the body of the message to open it in Edit mode.  
4. Edit the message.  
5. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to send the message.  
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Resending messages  
You can resend any messages in the Sent category.  
1. In the Sent category, select the message you want to resend.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Resend (/R).  
4. If necessary, edit the message.  
5. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to send the message.  
Sorting messages  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Sort.  
3. Tap the Sort by pick list to select the sort method you want to use.  
Tap arrow to select  
sort method  
Date  
Places the most recent messages at the top of the list. This is the default  
sort method.  
Name  
Places mobile phone numbers at the top of the list in numerical order,  
followed by e-mail addresses and names in alphabetical order.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Deleting messages  
You can delete a single message or a group of messages from a particular category.  
To delete a single message:  
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, select the message you want to delete.  
2. Press Menu  
3. Under Message, select Delete (/D).  
4. If prompted, hold Option and press Return  
Tip: You can also delete a message by selecting it and pressing Backspace  
To delete a group of messages:  
.
to confirm deletion.  
.
1. From any SMS Messaging list view, select the category containing the messages you want  
to delete.  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Message, select Purge Messages.  
4. Select the deletion method you want to use.  
Tap arrow to select  
deletion method  
Older than 1 Deletes all messages in the current category with a date earlier than 1  
week  
week prior to the current date.  
Older than 1 Deletes all messages in the current category with a date earlier than 1  
month  
month prior to the current date.  
Except last  
10  
Keeps only the 10 most recent messages and deletes all other messages  
in the current category.  
All  
Deletes all messages in the current category.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to confirm deletion.  
SMS Messaging menus  
SMS Messaging menus are shown here for your reference, and SMS Messaging features that  
are not explained elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
The Message and Options menus differ depending on which SMS Messaging view is on the  
screen.  
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Message menus  
Pending view  
Message view  
Inbox view  
Sent view  
Open  
Displays the selected message in single message view.  
Options menus  
Message views  
List views  
Preferences  
SMS Message Center number. Enables you to enter the number for  
your wireless service provider’s SMS message center. This number is  
stored on your SIM card.  
SMS Email Center number. Enables you to enter the telephone  
number for your wireless service provider’s e-mail gateway. This  
number is stored on your communicator. If you move your SIM card to  
another phone, you need to enter this number to send SMS messages  
to an e-mail address.  
Confirm deletions. Determines whether a confirmation dialog box  
appears when you delete messages or boilerplates.  
Save copies of sent messages in Sent folder. Determines whether  
messages you send are stored in the Sent folder. If you turn this  
option off, your outbound messages are not stored in the Sent folder.  
About SMS  
Shows version information for SMS Messaging.  
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To Do List  
To Do reminds you of tasks you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.”  
To create a To Do item:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Date Book Plus  
.
Tip:  
You can also access To Do List by tapping the To Do List icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
2. Enter the text of the To Do item. The text can be longer than one line.  
New To  
Do item  
3. Press a scroll button to deselect the To Do item.  
Setting priority  
The priority setting for items lets you arrange your To Do items according to their importance or  
urgency. The default setting is to arrange To Do items by priority and due date, with priority 1  
items at the top. If you have a number of items in your list, changing an item’s priority setting may  
move its position in the list.  
Note: When you create a new To Do item, its priority is automatically set to level 1, the highest  
(most important) level. If you select another item first, however, the item you create  
appears beneath the selected item and is given the same priority as the selected item.  
To set the priority of a To Do item:  
1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do item.  
Taptoselect  
priority  
Tap here  
2. Tap the Priority number that you want to set (1 is most important).  
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Setting a due date  
You can associate a due date with any To Do item. You can also sort the items that appear in the  
list based on their due date.  
To set a due date for a To Do item:  
1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap the Due Date pick list.  
Tap here  
4. Tap the date that you want to assign the item:  
Today  
Assigns the current date.  
Tomorrow  
One week later  
No Date  
Assigns tomorrow’s date.  
Assigns the date exactly one week from the current date.  
Removes the due date from the item.  
Choose date  
Opens the date selector, where you can choose any date that you  
want for the item.  
5. Hold Option  
Tip:  
and press Return  
to finish.  
If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Show options dialog, you can tap  
directly on the due date in the To Do list to open the pick list shown in step 4.  
Assigning a category  
You can associate any To Do item with a category. You can also sort the items that appear in the  
list based on their category.  
To assign a category for a To Do item:  
1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Tap the category pick list.  
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4. Tap the category that you want to assign the item.  
5. Hold Option  
Tip:  
and press Return  
to finish.  
If you turn on the Show Categories option in the To Do Show options dialog, you can tap  
directly on the category in the To Do list to assign categories.  
Checking off a To Do item  
You can check off a To Do item to indicate that you’ve completed it. You can set To Do List to  
record the date that you completed the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide  
completed items as described on page 142.  
To check off a To Do item:  
Tap the check box on the left side of the item.  
Completed  
To Do item  
To Do Show Options  
The Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of the To Do list screen.  
To change the Show Options settings:  
1. In To Do list screen, tap Show.  
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2. Select any of the following settings:  
Show  
Completed  
Items  
Displays your completed items in the To Do list screen. If you turn off  
this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list when you  
complete (check) them.  
Items that no longer appear on the list because you turn off this setting  
have not been deleted. They are still in the memory of your  
communicator. Purge completed items to remove them from memory.  
Show Only Due Shows only the items that are currently due, past due, or have no due  
Items  
date specified. When this setting is active, items that are not yet due  
do not appear in the list until their due date.  
Record  
Replaces the due date with the actual date when you complete  
Completion Date (check) the item. If you do not assign a due date to an item, the  
completion date still records when you complete the item.  
Show Due Dates Displays the due dates associated with To Do items and displays an  
exclamation mark next to items that remain incomplete after the due  
date passes.  
Show Priorities  
Shows the priority setting for each item.  
Shows the category for each item.  
Show  
Categories  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To Do List menus  
To Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not  
explained elsewhere in this guide are described here. See page 31 for information about  
choosing menu commands.  
Record menu  
Options menu  
About To Do List Shows version information for To Do List.  
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Memo Pad  
A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent  
only on the memory available on your communicator. A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.”  
To create a new memo:  
1. Press Option  
and then press PhoneBook  
.
Tip;  
You can also access Memo Pad by tapping the Memo Pad icon  
Applications Launcher.  
in the  
2. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. Press Return  
in the memo.  
to move down to new lines  
Tip:  
The first letter of your memo is automatically capitalized.  
Tap New  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Reviewing memos  
The first line of a memo appears in the Memo list. This makes it easy to locate and review your  
memos.  
To review a memo:  
1. In the Memo list, tap the text of the memo.  
Tap a memo  
to review its  
contents  
2. Review or edit the text in the memo.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Memo Pad menus  
Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference, and Memo Pad features that are not  
explained elsewhere in this guide are described here. See page 31 for information about  
choosing menu commands.  
The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the Memo list or  
an individual memo.  
Record menus  
Memo list  
Memo screen  
Options menus  
Memo screen  
Memo list  
Preferences  
Displays the Memo Preferences dialog box, where you define the sort  
order for memos.  
About Memo Pad  
Shows version information for Memo Pad.  
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CityTime  
CityTime enables you to display the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around  
the globe. Whether you’re travelling or at home, now it’s easy to keep track of the best time to  
reach your business associates, friends, and family in far away places.  
Note: CityTime does not automatically update the current time for Daylight Savings Time.  
Setting your home city  
The home city serves as a point of reference for your other city selections. The information  
displayed for all the other cities is based on the day and time in your home city. When you use  
CityTime for the first time (or when you travel or move to another city), make sure you set your  
home city location. Setting your home city location ensures that CityTime displays accurate  
information for the other cities you select.  
To set your home city:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Blazer  
.
Tip:  
You can also access CityTime by tapping the CityTime icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
2. Press Menu  
3. Under Options, select Select Home City (/H).  
4. Tap the Home City pick list and select the city closest to where you are located.  
.
Tip:  
If a nearby city isn’t in the list, you can use the Edit Cities command to add a new city  
to the list. See page 147 for details.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Selecting remote cities  
In addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for four other cities anywhere  
around the globe. These other cities are called remote cities.  
To set your remote cities:  
1. Tap a pick list in the lower part of the CityTime screen and select the city closest to the city  
you want to display.  
Tap to select  
a remote city  
Tip:  
If a nearby city isn’t in the list, you can use the Edit Cities command to add a new city  
to the list. See the next section for details.  
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2. Tap the remaining pick lists and select the other three cities you want to display.  
Tip:  
You can temporarily display the day and time for any other city by tapping the city’s  
location on the map display.  
Adding cities  
If the city you want to display is not in the predefined list, you can use the Edit Cities command  
to add it.  
To add a city to the list:  
1. Press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Edit Cities (/E).  
3. Tap New.  
4. Enter the city name and other information.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
CityTime menus  
CityTime menus are shown here for your reference, and CityTime features that are not explained  
elsewhere in this guide are described here. See page 31 for information about choosing menu  
commands.  
Options menu  
About CityTime  
Help  
Shows version information for CityTime.  
Displays online help for the CityTime screens.  
Utilities menu  
Change Location Opens the Change Location dialog box where you can select the city to  
which you are moving or travelling. Changing the location updates the  
system time and date.  
Sun Rise/Set  
Opens the Sun Rise/Set dialog box where you can view sunrise and  
sunset information for your home city. To view this information for another  
city, tap the City pick list and select the city from the list. To view this  
information for another date, tap the scroll arrows next to the date box.  
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Calculator  
Calculator includes two operating modes: Basic and Advanced. In Basic mode you can perform  
simple mathematical calculations. In Advanced mode you can access scientific functions and  
perform sophisticated math calculations. This section explains how to select the operating mode  
and use the buttons and menu options available in each mode.  
Selecting the Calculator mode  
The Toggle Mode command enables you to choose whether you want to work in Basic Calculator  
mode or Advanced Calculator mode. You can change modes at any time.  
To select the Calculator mode:  
1. Press Option  
Tip:  
and then press SMS Messaging  
.
You can also access Calculator by tapping the Calculator icon  
Launcher.  
in the Applications  
2. Press Menu  
.
3. Under Options, select Toggle Mode (/M).  
Tip:  
You can also toggle between Basic and Advanced mode by holding Option  
repeatedly press SMS Messaging  
and  
.
Using the Basic Calculator buttons  
The Basic Calculator includes the following buttons.  
Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while  
entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re-  
enter the number without starting the calculation over.  
Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh calculation.  
Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value. If you want to  
enter a negative number, enter the number first and then press the +/- button.  
Places the current number in memory. Each new number you enter with the M+  
button is added to the total already stored in memory. You can add either a  
calculated value or a number you enter by pressing the number buttons. Pressing  
this button has no effect on the current calculation (or series of calculations); it  
merely places the value into memory until it is recalled.  
Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current calculation.  
Clears any value that is stored in the Calculator memory.  
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Displaying Recent Calculations  
The Basic Calculator’s Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of  
calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations.  
To display recent calculations:  
1. Press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Recent Calculations (/I).  
3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Using the Advanced Calculator mode  
The Advanced Calculator screen consists of three regions. Each region performs a different  
function to help you perform a variety of calculations.  
Tap here  
to change  
View specific buttons  
views  
change with view  
Primary buttons avail-  
able in all views  
Using the Advanced Calculator buttons  
In addition to most of the Basic Calculator buttons, the Primary buttons are available in all the  
Advanced Calculator views. The remaining buttons are available only in specific views. The  
information that follows provides an overview of the Advanced Calculator functions. For more  
detailed information and instructions, visit the website: www.radiks.net/~rhuebner/parendoc.html  
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Primary buttons  
Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh calculation.  
Clears the last digit you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while  
entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re-  
enter the number without starting the calculation over.  
Enters an exponent symbol in the calculation.  
Opens the Constants dialog box where you can select a constant to include in the  
calculation.  
Opens the Store in which memory dialog box where you can select the memory  
bank in which you want to store the current value. Advanced Calculator has ten  
memory banks.  
Opens the Recall which memory dialog box where you can select the memory  
bank from which you want to recall a value.  
Math buttons  
Squares the current value.  
Calculates the value of x raised to the y power.  
Calculates the value of a common (base 10) antilogarithm.  
Calculates the value of a natural (base e) antilogarithm.  
Calculates the reciprocal of the current number.  
Displays the integer portion of a decimal value.  
Calculates the square root of the current number.  
Calculates the inverse of x to the y power.  
Calculates the common (base 10) logarithm.  
Calculates the natural (base e) logarithm.  
Displays the remainder of x/y.  
Displays the decimal portion of a decimal value.  
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Trigonometry buttons  
Calculates the sine of the current number.  
Calculates the cosine of the current number.  
Calculates the tangent of the current number.  
Calculates the hyperbolic sine of the current number.  
Calculates the hyperbolic cosine of the current number.  
Calculates the hyperbolic tangent of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) sine of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) cosine of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) tangent of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) hyperbolic sine of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) hyperbolic cosine of the current number.  
Calculates the arc (inverse) hyperbolic tangent of the current number.  
Finance buttons  
Finance buttons enable you to find an unknown variable value based on a group of known variable  
values. For example, to calculate the monthly payment for a 30-year home loan of $100,000 with  
an annual interest rate of 8%, you would enter the following variables:  
Payments/year = 12  
N = 360 (30 years x 12 months)  
APR = 8  
PV = 100,000  
FV = 0  
Using these variables, the answer would be -733.76 per month.  
To solve this example:  
1. Enter a value and then tap the corresponding variable button. Repeat this process until you’ve  
entered the following four variables:  
N = 360 (30 years x 12 months)  
APR = 8  
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PV = 100,000  
FV = 0  
2. Enter 12 and tap the P/Yr button to enter the number of payments per year.  
3. Tap Edit.  
4. Tap the Pmt line and erase all values on the line including zero.  
5. Tap Solve.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
You can use a similar process to solve other financial equations by entering four of the variables  
to find the value of the fifth variable.  
Stores the current number as the total number of payments over the life of the  
loan.  
Stores the current number as the annual percentage rate of interest.  
Stores the current number as the number of payments per year.  
Stores the current number as the initial loan amount.  
Stores the current number as the payment amount.  
Stores the current number as the compounded loan amount including interest.  
Opens the Time Value of Money dialog box where you can modify values and solve  
the equation.  
Stores the remaining balance, interest, and principal (amortization) based on the  
supplied values.  
Calculates a given percentage of a value. To use this button, enter a value, tap this  
button, enter the percent, and then tap the equal sign button.  
Calculates the change in a value by a given percentage. To use this button, enter  
a value, tap this button, enter the percent, and then tap the equal sign button.  
Calculates the percentage of one number relative to another number. To use this  
button, enter the first number, tap this button, enter the second number, and then  
tap the equal sign button.  
Calculates the percentage required to get to one value from another value. To use  
this button, enter the result number, tap this button, enter the starting number, and  
then tap the equal sign button.  
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Logic buttons  
Shifts the value to the left and fills the new places with zeros.  
Enters D in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Enters E in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Enters F in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Calculates bit-by-bit commonalities between two arguments.  
Calculates bit-by-bit unique occurrences in two arguments.  
Shifts the sign bit to the right in signed mode.  
Enters A in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Enters B in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Enters C in a hexadecimal calculation.  
Calculates the inverse of each bit of the argument.  
Calculates the exclusive OR between two arguments.  
Statistics buttons  
Adds the current value to the end of the statistics memory list. You can store up  
to 200 values.  
Calculates the mean of the values in the statistics memory list.  
Calculates the standard deviation based on a population of n.  
Calculates the standard deviation based on a population of n-1.  
Calculates the sum of the values in the statistics memory list.  
Calculates the square of the sum of the values in the statistics memory list.  
Opens the Statistical Data dialog box where you can view, edit, delete, and clear  
values in the statistics memory list.  
Displays the number of values in the statistics memory list.  
Calculates the factorial of any integral from 0 to 170.  
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Generates a random number between 0 and 32767 and then divides this number  
by 32768 to generate a random fraction between 0 and .99997.  
Returns the number of combinations of n items taken m at a time.  
Returns the number of permutations of n items taken m at a time.  
Weight/Temp buttons  
Indicates the current value is entered in ounces. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to ounces.  
Indicates the current value is entered in pounds. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to pounds.  
Indicates the current value is entered in US tons. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to US tons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in UK tons. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to UK tons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in milligrams. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to milligrams.  
Indicates the current value is entered in grams. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to grams.  
Indicates the current value is entered in kilograms. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to kilograms.  
Indicates the current value is entered in metric tons. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to metric tons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in degrees Fahrenheit. When you tap this  
button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to degrees  
Fahrenheit.  
Indicates the current value is entered in degrees Kelvin. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to degrees Kelvin.  
Indicates the current value is entered in degrees Celsius. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to degrees Celsius.  
Length buttons  
Indicates the current value is entered in inches. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to inches.  
Indicates the current value is entered in feet. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to feet.  
Indicates the current value is entered in yards. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to yards.  
Indicates the current value is entered in miles. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to miles.  
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Indicates the current value is entered in nautical miles. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to nautical miles.  
Indicates the current value is entered in millimeters. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to millimeters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in centimeters. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to centimeters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in meters. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to meters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in kilometers. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to kilometers.  
Area buttons  
Indicates the current value is entered in square inches. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square inches.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square feet. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square feet.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square yards. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square yards.  
Indicates the current value is entered in acres. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to acres.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square miles. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square miles.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square millimeters. When you tap this  
button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square  
millimeters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square centimeters. When you tap this  
button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square  
centimeters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square meters. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square meters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in hectares. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to hectares.  
Indicates the current value is entered in square kilometers. When you tap this  
button after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to square  
kilometers.  
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Volume buttons  
Indicates the current value is entered in teaspoons. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to teaspoons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in fluid ounces. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to fluid ounces.  
Indicates the current value is entered in cups. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to cups.  
Indicates the current value is entered in pints. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to pints.  
Indicates the current value is entered in quarts. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to quarts.  
Indicates the current value is entered in gallons. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to gallons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in tablespoons. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to tablespoons.  
Indicates the current value is entered in milliliters. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to milliliters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in liters. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to liters.  
Indicates the current value is entered in cubic inches. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to cubic inches.  
Indicates the current value is entered in cubic feet. When you tap this button after  
tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to cubic feet.  
Indicates the current value is entered in cubic meters. When you tap this button  
after tapping another unit of measure, it converts the value to cubic meters.  
Creating a custom view  
You can modify any existing Advanced Calculator view to create your own view. While  
customizing a view, you can change the button names as well as the button definitions.  
To create a custom view:  
1. From the Advanced Calculator screen, press Menu  
2. Under Program, select Export (/E).  
3. Tap the pick list and select the view you want to modify.  
4. Tap Export.  
.
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice.  
6. In Memo Pad, open the memo containing the definition you selected in step 3.  
7. Modify the definition, and then hold Option  
and press Return  
.
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8. From the Advanced Calculator screen, press Menu  
9. Under Program, select Import (/I).  
10. Tap the pick list and select the view you modified.  
11. Tap Import.  
.
12. Tap Replace to change an existing definition, or tap Add to create an additional definition.  
13. Hold Option and press Return twice to finish.  
Calculator menus  
Calculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that are not  
explained elsewhere in this guide are described here. See page 31 for information about  
choosing menu commands.  
Options menus  
Advanced Calculator  
Basic Calculator  
About Calculator Shows version information for Calculator.  
Program menu  
Advanced Calculator  
Export  
Opens the Export dialog box where you can select a view definition to export  
to Memo Pad.  
Import  
Opens the Import dialog box where you can select a view definition to import  
to Memo Pad.  
Delete View  
Opens the Delete View dialog box where you can delete a user-defined view.  
Returns all the view definitions to the preset default values.  
Restore  
Defaults  
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Expense  
Expense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount that you spent. A record  
in Expense is called an “item.” You can sort your Expense items into categories or add other  
information that you want to associate with the item.  
To create an Expense item:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the Expense icon  
.
3. Enter the amount of the expense.  
Cursor  
of new  
item  
Tap New  
4. Tap the Expense type pick list and select a type from the list.  
Tap here  
Note: As soon as you select an expense type, your communicator saves the entry. If you don’t  
select an expense type, it doesn’t save the entry.  
Tip:  
A quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure that no Expense item is  
selected in the Expense list, enter the first letter(s) of the expense type, and then enter  
the numerical amount. This technique takes advantage of the automatic fill feature. See  
the section that begins on page 162 for details.  
Changing the date of an Expense item  
Initially, Expense items appear with the date you enter them. You can use Expense to change the  
date associated with any Expense item.  
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To change the date of an Expense item:  
1. Tap the Expense item you want to change.  
2. Tap the date of the selected item.  
Tap date  
3. Select the new date.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Entering receipt details  
Expense provides a variety of options that you can associate with an item. These options appear  
in the Receipt Details dialog box.  
To open the Receipt Details dialog box:  
1. Tap the Expense item to which you want to assign details.  
2. Tap Details.  
3. Select any of the following options:  
Category  
Type  
See the section that begins on page 63 for details.  
Opens a pick list of expense types.  
Payment  
Lets you choose the payment method used to pay the Expense item. If  
the item is prepaid (such as airline tickets supplied by your company),  
you can choose Prepaid to place your expense in the appropriate place  
on your expense report.  
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Currency  
Enables you to choose the type of currency used to pay the Expense  
item. The default currency unit is defined in the Preferences dialog (see  
page 162). You can also display up to four other common types of  
currency. see the next section in this chapter for more information.  
Vendor and City Lets you record the name of the vendor (usually a company) associated  
with the expense and the city where the expense was incurred. For  
example, a business lunch might be at Rosie's Cafe (Vendor) in San  
Francisco (City).  
Attendees  
See the section that begins on page 69 for details.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Customizing the Currency pick list  
You can select the currencies and symbols that appear in the Currency pick list.  
To customize the Currency pick list:  
1. In the Receipt Details dialog box, tap the Currency pick list and select Edit currencies.  
Tap Edit  
currencies  
2. Tap each Currency pick list and select the country whose currency you want to display on that  
line.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
Defining a custom currency symbol  
If the currency you want to use is not in the list of countries, you can create your own custom  
country and currency symbol.  
To define a custom currency symbol:  
1. Press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select Custom Currencies. (/Y)  
3. Tap one of the four Country boxes.  
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Tap a Country box  
4. Enter the name of the country and the symbol that you want to appear in Expense.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to finish.  
Note: If you want to use your custom currency symbol as the default for all Expense items,  
select the symbol in the Preferences dialog box. If you want to use your custom currency  
symbol only for a particular Expense item, select the symbol in the Receipt Details dialog  
box associated with that item.  
Show Options  
Show Options define the sort order and other settings that relate to your Expense items.  
To open the Show Options dialog box:  
1. In the Expense list, tap Show.  
2. Select any of the options.  
Tap Show  
Sort by  
Enables you to sort expense items by date or type.  
Distance  
Enables you to display Mileage entries in miles or kilometers.  
Shows or hides the currency symbol in the Expense list.  
Show currency  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Expense menus  
Expense menus are shown here for your reference, and Expense features that are not explained  
elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
Record menu  
Options menu  
Preferences  
Use automatic fill. Lets you select an expense type by entering the first  
letter of an expense type. For example, if you enter the letter “T,” it  
enters the “Taxi” expense type. Entering “T” and then “E” enters  
“Telephone” which is the first expense type beginning with the letters  
“TE.”  
Default currency. Sets the default currency symbol for Expense.  
About Expense  
Shows version information for Expense.  
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SIM Book  
In addition to storing your phone number and billing information, your SIM card also contains a  
phone list where you can store names and numbers that are separate from your Contacts and  
Speed Dial lists. By storing a phone list on your SIM card, you have immediate access to your  
phone list if you move your SIM card to another phone.  
The SIM Book application is a utility that enables you to view and manage the phone list on your  
SIM card.  
Copying entries from your Speed Dial list to your SIM card  
You can copy entries from your PhoneBook Speed Dial list to your SIM Book. This is a great way  
to save time and keep your SIM Book up-to-date.  
To copy entries from your Speed Dial list to your SIM card:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the SIM Book icon  
.
3. Tap Speed Dial in the pick list in the upper-right corner.  
4. Tap the entry you want to copy.  
Tip:  
To copy all the numbers in your Speed Dial list, press Menu  
select Copy All.  
, and under Edit,  
Tap Speed Dial  
Tap a name or number to select it  
Tap Copy to add the en-  
try to your SIM card  
Tip:  
A check mark indicates that the entry is already on both your Speed Dial list and your  
SIM list.  
5. Tap Copy.  
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Copying entries from your SIM card to your Speed Dial list  
Just as you can copy entries from your PhoneBook Speed Dial list to your SIM Book, you can also  
copy entries from your SIM card to your PhoneBook Speed Dial list.  
To copy entries from your SIM card to your Speed Dial list:  
1. Tap SIM in the pick list in the upper-right corner.  
2. Tap the entry you want to copy.  
Tip:  
To copy all the numbers in your Speed Dial list, press Menu  
select Copy All.  
, and under Edit,  
Tap SIM  
Tap a name or number to select it  
Tap Copy to add the entry to  
your Speed Dial list  
Tip:  
A check mark indicates that the entry is already on both your Speed Dial and SIM list.  
3. Tap Copy.  
Deleting entries from your SIM card  
If you find that you no longer need a phone number, you can delete it from your SIM card.  
To delete entries from your SIM card:  
1. Tap SIM in the pick list in the upper-right corner.  
Tip:  
To delete entries from your Speed Dial list, tap Speed Dial instead.  
2. Select the entry you want to delete.  
Tap to select SIM or Speed Dial  
Tap a name or number to select it  
Tap Delete to remove the entry  
3. Tap Delete.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to confirm deletion.  
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Dialing entries on your SIM card  
In addition to storing phone numbers on your SIM card, you can also dial numbers using SIM Book.  
To dial entries from your SIM card:  
1. Tap SIM in the pick list in the upper-right corner.  
Tip:  
You can also dial entries from your Speed Dial list by tapping Speed Dial instead.  
2. Select the entry you want to dial.  
Tip:  
You can also send a text message to an SMS-enabled mobile phone by tapping a  
mobile phone number and then tapping SMS instead of Dial.  
Tap to select SIM or Speed Dial  
Tap a name or number to select it  
Tap Dial to call the number  
Tap SMS to send a text message  
3. Tap Dial.  
SIM Book menus  
SIM Book menus are shown here for your reference, and SIM Book features that are not  
explained elsewhere in this guide are described here.  
See page 31 for information about choosing menu commands.  
Edit menu  
Options menu  
Help  
Opens a dialog where you can view tips about using the SIM Book application.  
About  
Opens a dialog where you can view version and copyright information for the  
SIM Book application.  
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SIM Services  
The SIM Services application provides an interface between your SIM card and your phone. It  
enables your SIM card to store applications from your wireless service provider that can control  
functions on your phone. For example, your wireless service provider might offer an application  
that provides a secure connection for online banking services.  
To use SIM Services  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the SIM Services icon  
.
3. Tap the application you want to use.  
Note: If your wireless service provider did not install any applications on your SIM card, a  
message informs you that no services are on your SIM card.  
4. If a list of options appears, tap the option you want to use.  
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Setting Preferences for  
Your Communicator  
The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Treo™ 270  
communicator.  
In the Preferences screens, you can do the following:  
Buttons  
Assign different applications to many of the buttons and icons on your  
communicator and the HotSync® cable.  
Connection  
Configure your communicator for use with a HotSync cable, for infrared  
communication, or for wireless data communication.  
Digitizer  
Formats  
Calibrate the screen on your communicator.  
Set the country default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and  
numbers.  
General  
Set the current date and time, the auto shut-off interval, the Beam Receive  
feature, and the system, alarm, and game sounds.  
Network  
Owner  
Configure your communicator for use with a wireless data network.  
Assign your name, phone number, and other owner information to your  
communicator.  
Ringer  
Set the ringer volume level, unique ring tones for incoming calls and SMS  
messages, and vibrate settings.  
ShortCuts  
Define a list of abbreviations.  
Viewing Preferences  
To open the Preferences screens:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the Preferences icon  
.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.  
4. Select the Preferences screen you want to view.  
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Buttons Preferences  
The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the  
application buttons on the front of your communicator and the HotSync button on the cable. For  
example, if you find that you seldom use SMS Messaging and often use To Do List, you can  
assign the SMS Messaging button to start To Do List. Any changes you make in the Buttons  
Preferences screen become effective immediately; you do not have to change to a different  
screen or application. If you assign a different application to a button, you can still access the  
original application using the Applications Launcher.  
To change the Buttons Preferences:  
1. Tap the pick list next to the button or icon you want to re-assign.  
Tap arrow to  
show pick list  
2. Tap the application that you want to assign to the button.  
Tip:  
To restore all of the buttons to their factory settings, tap Default.  
HotSync Buttons Preferences  
The HotSync Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate a different application  
with the button on the HotSync cable. Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons dialog  
box become effective immediately; you do not have to change to a different screen or application.  
To change the HotSync Buttons Preferences:  
1. From the Buttons Preferences screen, tap HotSync.  
2. Tap the pick list.  
Tap arrow to  
show pick  
list  
3. Tap the application that you want to assign to the button.  
The default setting for the button is the HotSync setting, which means the cable performs its  
normal HotSync functions.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Connection Preferences  
The Connection Preferences screen lets you create configurations for communicating with other  
hardware devices: PC, Modem, or Infrared. Configurations, or profiles, once activated are available  
to applications on your communicator. The Connection Preferences screen displays a list of  
available configurations that you can modify as needed. This list will vary depending on the  
software you have added to your communicator.  
Connection Types  
There are several types of device connections you can choose when configuring Preferences:  
Serial  
to PC  
Defines the direct serial connection between your communicator and your  
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local HotSync operation when your  
communicator is connected by its serial connector to the cable. The cable is  
attached to a serial (COM) port on your desktop computer.  
Serial to  
Modem  
Defines a connection between a modem attached to the serial connector of your  
communicator and a modem that is part of your computer or laptop.  
Wireless  
Defines a connection between your communicator’s built-in wireless modem  
Modem to and a dial-up service. Use this connection type to access wireless data services.  
Modem  
Auto  
Detect to  
PC  
Defines a dynamic serial connection between your communicator and your  
desktop computer. Use this connection type with third-party applications that  
need to reconfigure the serial port when communicating with a computer.  
Auto  
Detect to  
Modem  
Defines a dynamic serial connection between your communicator and a modem.  
Use this connection type with third-party applications that need to reconfigure  
the serial port when communicating with a modem.  
USB/  
Serial  
to PC  
Defines a direct serial or USB connection between your communicator and your  
desktop computer. When you select this option, your communicator detects  
which type of cable you have connected to your computer.  
USB/  
Serial  
Defines a direct serial or USB connection between your communicator and a  
modem. When you select this option, your communicator detects which type of  
to Modem cable is connected to the modem.  
USB  
Defines the direct USB connection between your communicator and your  
to PC  
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local HotSync operation when your  
communicator is connected by its USB connector to the cable. The cable is  
attached to a USB port on your desktop computer.  
IrCOMMto Defines a connection between the IR port of your communicator and the  
PC infrared device of your computer or laptop.  
IrCOMMto Defines a connection between the IR port of your communicator and a modem.  
Modem  
The modem can be attached to a computer or some other device containing an  
IR port.  
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Setting wireless modem configurations  
Wireless modem configurations enable you to use your communicator to communicate with your  
ISP or dial-in server. In most cases the configuration software on the Handspring CD will set up  
the Connection and Preferences settings you need to connect to your ISP or dial-in server. In the  
event that you need to manually create a configuration, you must set Network Preferences in  
addition to configuring Connection settings to define the communication protocols for the  
selected device.  
To create a Wireless Modem to Modem connection:  
1. From the Connection Preferences screen, select Wireless Modem.  
2. Tap Edit.  
The name of the current configuration appears at the top of the screen.  
3. Tap the Connection Method pick list and select Wireless Modem to Modem.  
4. Tap the Dialing pick list and select TouchTone.  
Note: Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing.  
5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the speaker volume for the modem.  
6. Tap Details.  
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7. Tap the Speed pick list and select 57,600.  
8. Tap the Country pick list and select the country in which you are using your communicator.  
9. Tap the Flow Control (Flow Ctl) pick list, and select Automatic, On (Xon), or Off (Xoff) flow  
control for the modem connection.  
10. If needed, edit the Init String to change the modem setup string.  
11. Hold Option  
and press Return  
twice to return to the Connection Preferences screen.  
The following steps demonstrate how to create a modem connection that enables IR HotSync  
through an IR enabled modem. This modem would then dial a modem attached to your desktop  
to perform the remote HotSync operation.  
To create an IrCOMM to Modem connection:  
1. In the Connection Preferences screen, tap New.  
2. Enter a name for this configuration.  
3. Tap the Connection Method pick list and select IrCOMM to Modem.  
4. Tap the Dialing pick list and select TouchTone or Rotary.  
Note: Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing.  
5. Tap the Volume pick list and select the speaker volume.  
6. Tap Details.  
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7. Enter the initialization string appropriate for your communicator.  
8. Hold Option and press Return twice to return to the Connection Preferences screen.  
Digitizer Preferences  
The Digitizer Preferences screen opens the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen  
that appears when you start your communicator for the first time. You can recalibrate your screen  
after a hard reset, or if your digitizer drifts.  
Formats Preferences  
Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the display format of the  
dates, times, and numbers on your communicator.  
Country default  
The country default sets date, time, week start day, and number conventions based on geographic  
regions where you might use your communicator. For example, in the United Kingdom, time often  
is expressed using a 24-hour clock. In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock  
with an AM or PM suffix.  
All your communicator applications use the Country default settings. See the next section in this  
chapter for information on customizing these settings.  
To set the country default:  
1. Tap the country name pick list.  
2. Tap the setting you want to use.  
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Time, date, week start, and numbers formats  
The Time setting defines the format for the time of day. The time format that you select appears  
in all applications on your communicator.  
To select the time, date, week start, and numbers format:  
1. Tap the Time pick list and select a format.  
2. Tap the Date pick list and select a format.  
3. Tap the Week starts pick list, and select whether you want the first day of the week to be  
Sunday or Monday.  
Note: This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, Year, and List views in Date Book Plus  
and all other aspects of your communicator that display a calendar.  
4. Tap the Numbers pick list, and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator.  
General Preferences  
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the time, date, auto shutoff interval, the beam  
receive feature, and sounds for your communicator. See the section that begins on page 21 for  
information on setting the time and date.  
Auto-off delay  
Your communicator has an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the power after a period of  
inactivity. This feature conserves battery power if you forget to turn off your communicator. If you  
find that your communicator shuts itself off before you finish viewing information on the screen,  
increase the auto-off setting.  
To set the Auto-off delay:  
1. Tap the Auto-off pick list.  
2. Tap the setting you want to use for the automatic shutoff feature: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2  
minutes, or 3 minutes.  
Note: The Auto-off setting turns off only the handheld mode on your communicator. It does not  
turn off your communicator’s wireless mode. So, you can still receive calls, e-mail and  
SMS messages after the automatic shutoff period.  
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System, alarm, and game sounds  
Your communicator uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings  
enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level.  
Note: If the ringer switch is set to no sound, the ringer setting overrides the sound settings and  
all sounds are turned off. The system, alarm, and game sounds are used when the ringer  
switch is set to the ring position.  
To set the system, alarm, and game sounds:  
1. Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level.  
Note: When you turn off the System Sounds, you also turn off the “chime” tones associated  
with the HotSync operation.  
2. Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and select the sound level.  
3. Tap the Game Sound pick list and select the sound level.  
Note: The Game Sound setting works only with games that are programmed to respond to  
this setting. Older games typically do not respond to this setting.  
Network Preferences and TCP/IP software  
Network Preferences let you set a password, telephone number, DNS number, IP address, as well  
as create a login script for remote connections. TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP  
or dial-in server with applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site  
www.handspring.com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of TCP/IP.  
When you use the Handspring CD-ROM to configure your communicator, the configuration  
software attempts to set up your communicator with settings received from your wireless service  
provider. If the Configure Your Treo software configured your communicator with your wireless  
service provider’s settings, the Phone field on the Network Preferences screen is set to  
“Wireless.” In this case, we recommend that you do not change the settings from your wireless  
service provider. However, if the configuration software on the CD-ROM can’t complete the  
configuration, you need to enter Network Preferences and TCP/IP settings to use your  
communicator as a wireless data device. You can use a preset service template for your ISP or  
dial-in server, and edit, save, and reuse settings. Or you can create your own service template.  
To use the TCP/IP software included in the operating system, you must first configure the  
Connection Preferences and then the Network Preferences settings. After you configure both of  
these Preferences, you can establish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), SLIP (Serial Line Internet  
Protocol), or CSLIP (Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol) connection with your ISP or dial-  
in server. You can do this either by using menu commands from the Network Preferences screen  
or by using a third-party application.  
Selecting a service  
Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or a dial-in server. Service  
templates are a set of ISP and dial-in server configuration settings that you can create, save, and  
reuse.  
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To select a service:  
1. Tap the Service pick list.  
Tap here to display a list  
of service templates  
2. Tap the predefined service template.  
Note: If you want to enter a name for a new service template, see page 179 for details.  
Entering a user name  
The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your Internet Service  
Provider or your dial-in server. Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines  
appear onscreen.  
To enter a user name:  
1. Tap the User Name field.  
2. Enter your user name.  
Enter youruser name  
here  
Note: Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.  
Entering a password  
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in  
this field determines whether your communicator prompts you to enter a password each time you  
log into your network:  
If you do not enter a password, your communicator displays the word “Prompt” in this field  
and asks you to enter a password during the login procedure.  
If you enter a password, your communicator displays the word “Assigned” in this field and  
does not prompt you to enter a password during the login procedure.  
Note: If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a  
password.  
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To enter a password:  
1. Tap the Password field.  
2. Enter the password you use to log into your server.  
Enter password here  
Tap here  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Note: The Password field updates to display the word “Assigned.”  
Selecting a connection  
The Connection Preferences settings tell your communicator about the hardware you are using  
for remote data connections. Normally you’ll use your communicator’s built-in wireless modem to  
establish a data connection, but you can also use the infrared port or connect an external modem  
to the USB port. See the section that begins on page 169 for details on how to configure  
Connection Preferences.  
To select a connection:  
1. Tap the Connection pick list.  
The list displays the configurations in your Connection Preferences panel.  
Tap to display a list of  
connection configurations  
2. Select the appropriate Connection.  
Tip:  
For wireless data access, select Wireless Modem to Modem as the Connection.  
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Adding telephone settings  
When you select the Phone field, your communicator opens a dialog box in which you define the  
telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also  
define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card.  
Note: The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint long-distance services.  
However, because MCI works differently, MCI customers need to put the calling card  
number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use calling card field.  
To enter your server phone number:  
1. Tap the Phone field.  
2. Enter the phone number you use to reach your ISP or dial-in server.  
Enter your ISP phone  
number here  
3. If you need to enter a prefix or disable Call Waiting, skip to those procedures. Otherwise, hold  
Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Entering a prefix  
A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For  
example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a number outside the building.  
To enter a prefix:  
1. Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.  
Select this  
box if you  
need to use  
a prefix  
Enter your  
prefix here  
2. Enter the prefix.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Disabling Call Waiting  
Call Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you are connected. If  
your telephone has Call Waiting, you need to disable this feature before logging into your ISP or  
dial-in server.  
To disable Call Waiting:  
1. Tap the Disable call waiting check box to select it.  
Select this  
box if you  
Enter your disable  
code here  
need to  
disable Call  
Waiting  
2. Enter the code to disable Call Waiting on the Disable call waiting line.  
Note: Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local  
telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Using a calling card  
The Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when dialing your ISP or Intranet  
server. Keep in mind that there is usually a delay before you enter your calling card number. When  
you define your calling card number, you need to add commas at the beginning to compensate  
for this delay. Each comma delays transmission of your calling card number for two seconds.  
To use a calling card:  
1. Tap the Use calling card check box to select it.  
Select this  
box to use a  
calling card  
Enter your  
calling card  
number here  
2. Enter your calling card number on the Use calling card line.  
Note: It’s a good idea to add at least three commas at the beginning of your calling card  
number to compensate for the cue delay.  
Tip:  
MCI customers must enter the calling card number in the Phone # field, and the  
phone number in the Use Calling Card field.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Connecting to your service  
After you set your Connection and Network Preferences, establishing a connection to your  
Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your company’s network (dial-in server) is easy.  
To establish a connection:  
Tap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection Progress  
messages.  
Tip:  
To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the bottom scroll  
button.  
To close a connection:  
Tap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your communicator and your service.  
Creating additional service templates  
You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating existing templates and  
editing information. After you create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings.  
To add a new service template:  
1. Press Menu  
.
2. Under Service, select New (/N).  
A new service template (called Untitled) is added to the Service pick list.  
To duplicate an existing service template:  
1. Tap the Service pick list.  
2. Tap the predefined service template you want to duplicate.  
3. Press Menu  
.
4. Under Service, select Duplicate (/L).  
A copy of the service template is added to the Service pick list.  
Adding detailed information to a service template  
If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your  
user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to  
provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog box to add  
additional information to a selected service template.  
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To select a connection type:  
1. Tap the service field.  
2. Tap Details.  
Select connection type  
3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types:  
PPP  
Point-to-Point protocol  
SLIP  
CSLIP  
Serial Line Internet Protocol  
Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol  
Note: If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn’t work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your  
System Administrator for the correct connection type.  
Idle timeout  
The Idle timeout setting defines how long your communicator waits before dropping the  
connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you switch out of a TCP/IP application.  
To set the Idle timeout:  
1. Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options:  
Immediate  
1 minute  
Drops the connection to your ISP immediately when you switch to another  
application.  
Waits one minute for you to open another application before it drops the  
connection.  
2 minutes  
3 minutes  
Power Off  
Waits two minutes.  
Waits three minutes.  
Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your communicator (or  
until it times out). See page 173 for information on the Auto-off delay setting.  
2. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Defining primary and secondary DNS  
The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of  
host computers into IP addresses. When you enter a DNS number (or IP address), you are  
identifying a specific server that handles the translation services.  
Each IP address has four sections, separated by periods. In the Details dialog box, you enter each  
section separately. Each section of an IP address is made up of a number from 0 to 255; numbers  
are the only allowable characters in this field.  
Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the correct Primary or Secondary  
DNS IP numbers.  
Note: Most Internet Service Providers automatically provide DNS information. Leave the Query  
DNS option checked unless you are certain you need to manually enter DNS information.  
To enter a primary and secondary DNS:  
1. Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it.  
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period in the Primary DNS field, and then enter the first  
section of the IP address.  
Note: Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.  
3. Repeat step 2 for the second, third, and last sections of the Primary DNS field.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Secondary DNS number.  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
IP address  
Everyone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier (an IP address), whether  
permanent or temporary. Some networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address when clients  
log in. The IP Address field lets you identify whether your network provides automatic (dynamic)  
temporary IP addressing.  
Note: Most Internet Service Providers automatically assign IP addresses. Leave the Automatic  
IP Address option checked unless you are certain you need to manually enter IP address  
information.  
To identify dynamic IP addressing:  
Tap the IP Address check box to select it.  
Tap to select  
automatic IP  
address  
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To enter a permanent IP address:  
1. Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below  
the check box.  
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter the first section of the IP address.  
Note: Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.  
3. Tap and enter the remaining sections of the IP address.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Creating a login script  
A login script is a series of commands, similar to an autoexec.bat file, that automates logging into  
your ISP. You can create login script files by selecting commands from the Command pick list in  
the Login Script dialog. Some commands from the Command pick list, such as Send, require you  
to supply additional information. Those commands have a parameter field so that you can add the  
necessary data.  
Note: You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. See Appendix C  
for more information.  
To create a login script:  
1. Tap Script.  
2. Tap the End pick list.  
Tap here  
3. Tap the command you want from the Command list. If the command requires additional  
information, a field appears to the right of it for you to enter the information. The following  
commands are available:  
Wait For  
Tells your communicator to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP  
server before executing the next command.  
Wait For  
Prompt  
Detects a challenge-response prompt from the server and displays a  
dynamically generated challenge value. When you enter the challenge value  
into your token card, this generates a response value for you to enter on your  
communicator. This command takes two arguments, separated by a vertical  
bar (|) on the input line.  
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Send  
Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server to which you are  
connecting.  
Send CR  
Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP server to which you  
are connecting.  
Send User ID Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network  
Preferences screen.  
Send  
Password  
Transmits the password entered in the Password field of the Network  
Preferences screen. If you did not enter a password, this command prompts  
you to enter one. The Password command is usually followed by a Send CR  
command.  
Delay  
Get IP  
Prompt  
End  
Tells your communicator to wait a specific number of seconds before  
executing the next command in the login script.  
Reads an IP address and uses it as the IP address for your communicator.  
This command is used with SLIP connections.  
Opens a dialog box and prompts you to enter text of some kind (for example,  
a password or a security code).  
Identifies the last line in the login script.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.  
5. Hold Option and press Return to finish.  
Deleting a service template  
There is only one way to delete a service template: use the Delete command from the Service  
menu.  
To delete a service template:  
1. Tap the Service pick list.  
2. Tap the service template you want to delete.  
3. Press Menu  
.
4. Under Service, select Delete (/D).  
5. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Network Preferences menu commands  
The Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to create  
and edit service templates. TCP/IP application menus are show here for your reference.  
See page 31 for more information about choosing menu commands.  
Service menu  
Options menu  
TCP/IP troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, check this section  
and try the suggestions listed.  
Checking your wireless service status  
Make sure the wireless mode on your communicator is active and that you are in a coverage area.  
The LED on the top of your communicator and the signal bars at the top of the PhoneBook screen  
provide visual cues about the wireless mode status. See page 15 and page 80 for details.  
Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages  
It’s helpful to identify at what point in the login procedure the connection fails. An easy way to do  
this is to display the expanded Service Connection Progress messages. Expanded Service  
Connection Progress messages describe the current stage of the login procedure. Press the  
bottom scroll button at any point during login to display these messages.  
Viewing the Network Log  
If viewing the expanded Service Connection Progress messages does not give you enough  
information to find out why you cannot connect to your ISP or dial-in server, take a look at the  
Network Log. The Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your  
communicator and your dial-in server during the login procedure. The information in the Network  
Log can help your ISP or your System Administrator pinpoint where the login procedure  
communication fails and why.  
To view the Network Log:  
1. Press Menu  
.
2. Under Options, select View Log (/V).  
3. Use the scroll buttons to see the entire Network Log.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Adding a DNS number  
If your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not enter that information in the  
Network Preferences screen, it will appear that you successfully logged into your network. When  
you try to use an application or look up information, however, the connection fails. If this occurs,  
try adding a DNS number. Ask your ISP or your System Administrator for the correct Primary and  
Secondary DNS IP numbers.  
Owner Preferences  
The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or  
any other information that you want to associate with your communicator.  
If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your communicator with a password,  
information that you put in the Owner Preferences displays the next time you turn on your  
communicator.  
To enter the Owner Preferences:  
Enter the text that you want to associate with your communicator in the Owner Preferences  
screen. If you enter more text than can fit on one screen, a scroll bar automatically appears  
on the right side of the screen.  
If you assign a password with the Security application, the information in the Owner Preferences  
screen cannot be changed. In this case, an Unlock button appears at the bottom of the screen.  
To unlock the Owner Preferences screen:  
1. Tap Unlock.  
2. Enter the password that you defined in the Security application.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Ringer Preferences  
The Ringer Preferences screen controls the behavior of the ringer on your communicator. You  
can control the ring volume, select unique ring tones for incoming voice calls and SMS messages,  
and turn the vibrate option on and off for each of the two ringer switch positions.  
To select Ringer Preferences:  
1. Tap the Ring Volume pick list and select the level you want to use for incoming voice calls  
and SMS messages.  
2. Tap the Call Tone pick list and select a ringer sound for incoming voice calls.  
Note: When you select a ringer sound, the sound plays once. To avoid playing the sound,  
move the ringer switch to the silent position before selecting a new ringer sound.  
3. Tap the SMS Tone pick list and select a ringer sound for incoming SMS messages.  
4. Tap the Vibrate check boxes to enable or disable the vibrate option for the corresponding  
ringer switch position: Sound Mode  
and Silent Mode  
.
ShortCuts Preferences  
The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering text. This  
section describes how to create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See page 32 for information on the  
use of ShortCuts.  
Creating a ShortCut  
You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All ShortCuts you create appear on  
the list in the ShortCut Preferences screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your  
communicator applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync  
operation.  
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To create a ShortCut:  
1. Tap New.  
2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut.  
Tap New  
3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you type the  
ShortCut characters.  
Tip:  
You may want to add a space (space character) after the last word in your ShortCut  
text. This way, a space automatically follows the ShortCut text.  
4. Hold Option  
Tip:  
and press Return  
to finish.  
To use a ShortCut, enter the ShortCut symbol followed by the ShortCut characters.  
See page 32 for details.  
Editing a ShortCut  
After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.  
To edit a ShortCut:  
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit.  
2. Tap Edit.  
3. Make the changes you want.  
4. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Deleting a ShortCut  
If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts.  
To delete a ShortCut:  
1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.  
2. Tap Delete.  
3. Hold Option  
and press Return  
for Yes.  
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®
Advanced HotSync Operations  
HotSync® Manager enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® devices and  
Palm™ Desktop software. To synchronize data, you must connect your Treo™ 270 communicator  
and your desktop software either directly, by connecting your communicator to the HotSync cable  
attached to your computer or using infrared communication, or indirectly, with using the built-in  
wireless modem.  
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and perform a HotSync operation via the  
infrared port, the built-in wireless modem, or a network. See page 74 for information about  
performing your first and subsequent local HotSync operations.  
Selecting HotSync setup options  
You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, you can adjust the local  
and modem HotSync settings as well.  
To set the HotSync options:  
1. Open Palm Desktop software.  
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.  
3. Click the HotSync Controls tab and adjust the following options:  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Prepares your computer to synchronize with your communicator.  
Serial Port Monitor controls the serial port you specified, prevents  
you from using the port for other operations, such as printing, faxing  
or AppleTalk networking.  
Turns off the Serial Port Monitor and makes the serial port available  
for use by other applications.  
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Enable HotSync  
Starts Serial Port Monitor automatically when you start your  
softwareatsystem computer. You must restart your computer before this option takes  
startup  
affect.  
If this option is not checked, you must enable Serial Port Monitor  
manually in this dialog box.  
Show more detail Provides troubleshooting information in the log when you perform a  
in HotSync Log  
HotSync operation. If you are having trouble synchronizing your  
communicator with your computer, choose this option.  
Tip:  
If you’re not sure which options to use, keep the default settings: Enabled and Enable  
HotSync software at system startup.  
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab to display the settings for the connection between your  
computer and the HotSync cable, and to adjust the following options as needed.  
Check for a Determines the method used to synchronize your communicator and your  
connection desktop applications:  
using  
Local Setup. Synchronizes while your communicator and HotSync cable  
are connected to your computer. Indicate which serial port the HotSync  
cable is connected to and the speed of the data transfer in the Local  
Setup options in this dialog box.  
Modem Setup. Synchronizes while your Treo communicates to your  
computer across a telephone line. Indicate which modem this computer  
uses and which serial port the modem is connected to in the Modem  
Setup options in this dialog box.  
Both Setups. Synchronizes using the HotSync cable or the modem.  
Indicate the connection details in both Local Setup and Modem Setup  
options in this dialog box.  
Note: Choosing Both Setups prevents you from using either port for other  
operations such as printing, faxing, or AppleTalk networking.  
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Local  
Specifies how the HotSync cable connects to your computer:  
Setup  
Speed. Determines the speed at which data transfers between your  
communicator and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible  
rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting  
allows Palm Desktop software and your communicator to find and use  
the fastest speed.  
Port. Identifies the port where you connected the HotSync cable. To  
connect using a USB cable, select Handspring USB port.  
Modem  
Setup  
Specifies how your communicator communicates with your computer  
modem. See the section that begins on page195 for more information.  
5. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.  
Customizing HotSync application settings  
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled  
during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation  
synchronizes all files between the communicator and your desktop software.  
In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want  
to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your communicator or your desktop  
software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.  
In addition to the conduits for the applications on your communicator HotSync Manager includes  
System and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your  
communicator, including keyboard ShortCuts. The Install conduit installs applications on your  
communicator.  
To customize HotSync application settings:  
1. Open Palm Desktop software.  
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.  
3. From the User pop-up menu, select your user name.  
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4. Select an application in the Conduit list.  
5. Click Conduit Settings.  
6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer  
for an application.  
Note: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync  
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To use a  
new setting on an ongoing basis, click Make Default. Thereafter, whatever you  
selected as the default setting is used when you perform a HotSync operation.  
7. Click OK.  
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other applications.  
9. Close the Conduit Settings dialog box.  
IR HotSync operations  
Your communicator is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM  
implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the Infrared Data  
Association (IrDA). This means that you can beam data to any other device that supports the  
IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most importantly, you can use the IR port to  
perform HotSync operations. When you use the IR port on your communicator to perform  
HotSync operations, you don’t need your HotSync cable. You simply enable infrared  
communication on your computer and your communicator and then perform an IR HotSync  
operation. So there’s no need to carry your cable when you’re on the road with an infrared-enabled  
laptop.  
Preparing your computer for infrared communication  
To perform an IR HotSync operation, the computer you want to synchronize with must have an  
enabled infrared port or be connected to an infrared device that supports the IrCOMM  
implementation of the IrDA standards.  
Desktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to a physical port. Laptops  
are likely to have a built-in IR port. Your computer must also have an installed infrared driver.  
Does your computer support infrared communication?  
the documentation that came with your computer to see if it supports infrared communication.  
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Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication  
Next you need to go to the HotSync Manager and configure it for infrared communication.  
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication:  
1. Open Palm Desktop software.  
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.  
3. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.  
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.  
5. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.  
6. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu.  
Select In-  
frared  
Port  
7. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.  
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared  
communication.  
Note: You cannot use your cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync Manager to  
communicate with the port defined for cable synchronization.  
Performing an IR HotSync operation  
After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy to perform the  
actual operation.  
To perform an IR HotSync operation:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the HotSync icon  
3. Tap Local.  
.
4. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to a PC/Handheld.  
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5. Position your communicator’s IR port within a couple of inches of your computer’s infrared  
port.  
6. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.  
Returning to cable HotSync operations  
It’s easy to return to using the cable for HotSync operations.  
To return to cable HotSync operations:  
1. If needed, connect the cable to your computer.  
2. Open Palm Desktop software.  
3. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.  
4. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.  
5. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.  
6. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.  
7. Under Local Setup, select the port where your HotSync cable is connected from the Port  
pop-up menu.  
8. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.  
The next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just press the HotSync button on the  
cable. You can leave the HotSync application on your communicator set to perform IR HotSync  
operations and still use the cable. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both your  
desktop computer and a laptop. When you are in the office just connect your communicator to  
the cable and press the HotSync button. When you travel, you don’t have to carry a cable.  
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Conducting a wireless HotSync operation  
Your communicator includes a built-in wireless modem which you can use for wireless  
synchronization when you are away from your computer.  
Note: The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cable. After that, you can perform a  
wireless HotSync operation.  
To perform a wireless HotSync operation you must complete the following steps:  
Connect a modem to your computer  
Configure HotSync Manager for use with your modem  
Configure the Modem Preferences on your communicator  
Preparing your computer  
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a wireless HotSync  
operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office so that your computer is  
ready to receive a call from your communicator.  
To prepare your computer for a wireless HotSync operation:  
1. Confirm that the computer modem is connected and turned on, and that no communications  
applications, such as fax or telephony software, are running.  
Note: Make sure the computer is disconnected from all online services, such as America  
Online (AOL) and CompuServe. This helps to avoid port conflicts.  
2. Open Palm Desktop software.  
3. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.  
4. On the HotSync Controls tab, make sure that HotSync is Enabled.  
5. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.  
6. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Modem Setup.  
7. Under Modem Setup, adjust the following options as needed:  
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Modem  
Identifies the modem type or manufacturer. Refer to your modem  
manual or face plate for its type or settings. If you’re not sure of your  
modem type or your modem doesn’t match any that appear in the list,  
select Hayes Basic. If you chose Custom from the Modem pop-up  
menu, a Custom field appears. Use this field to enter a custom modem  
setup string.  
Port  
Identifies the port for your computer modem.  
Speaker  
Turns the computer modem speaker on or off. If you’re having trouble  
connecting, turn on the modem speaker to make sure that it is  
responding to incoming calls.  
8. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.  
Preparing your communicator  
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your communicator for a wireless HotSync  
operation.  
To prepare your communicator for a wireless HotSync operation:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the HotSync icon  
3. Tap Modem.  
.
4. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select Wireless Modem.  
5. Tap the Enter Phone # field.  
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6. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to your computer.  
7. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and then tap the Dial  
Prefix check box.  
Tip:  
You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence.  
Each comma equals a two second pause.  
8. Select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during the wireless HotSync  
operation.  
9. If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the check box and enter the calling  
card number.  
10. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
Selecting the conduits for a wireless HotSync operation  
The Conduit Setup dialog box on your communicator enables you to define which files and/or  
applications synchronize during a wireless HotSync operation. You can use these settings to  
minimize the time required for wireless synchronization.  
To change the Conduit Setup for a wireless HotSync operation:  
1. Press Option  
2. Tap the HotSync icon  
3. Press Menu  
4. Under Options, select Conduit Setup (/D).  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
.
.
5. Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize  
during a wireless HotSync operation. The default setting is to synchronize all files.  
Note: Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize — even  
if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box.  
6. Hold Option  
and press Return  
to finish.  
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Performing a wireless HotSync operation  
After you prepare your computer and your communicator, and select your Conduit Setup options,  
you are ready to perform a wireless HotSync operation.  
To perform a wireless HotSync operation:  
1. Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access the Applications Launcher.  
2. Tap the HotSync icon  
3. Tap the Modem icon  
.
to dial the desktop modem and synchronize the applications.  
4. Wait for the HotSync operation to finish. If you have any problems conducting a successful  
HotSync operation, see Appendix B.  
Creating a user profile  
If you need to configure several Palm OS® communicators with specific information (such as a  
company phone list) before distributing them to their actual users, you can create a user profile  
to load the data into a communicator without associating that data with a user name. The User  
Profile feature is designed only for the first-time HotSync operation, before you assign a User ID  
to a particular communicator.  
To create a user profile:  
1. Open Palm Desktop software.  
2. From the User pop-up menu, choose Edit Users.  
3. Click New Profile.  
4. Enter the name of the profile and click OK.  
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5. Close the Users dialog box.  
6. From the User pop-up menu, choose the profile name and create the data for the profile (e.g.,  
company phone list, etc.).  
To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation:  
1. Connect the new communicator to the HotSync cable.  
2. Press the HotSync button on the cable.  
3. Select the profile that you want to load on the communicator, and click OK.  
4. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the communicator.  
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts you to assign  
a user name to the communicator.  
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Appendix A  
Maintaining Your Communicator  
This chapter provides information on the following:  
Proper care of your Treo™ 270 communicator  
Maximizing battery life  
Resetting your communicator  
Caring for your communicator  
Your communicator is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free  
service. Please observe the following general tips when using your communicator:  
Take care not to scratch the screen of your communicator. Keep the screen clean. When  
working with your communicator, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for  
use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on  
the surface of the communicator screen.  
Your communicator is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under  
extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons. In general,  
treat your communicator as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic  
instrument.  
The touch-sensitive screen of your communicator contains a glass element. Take care not to  
drop your communicator or subject it to any strong impact. Do not carry your communicator  
in your back pocket: if you sit on it, the glass may break.  
Protect your communicator from temperature extremes. Do not leave your communicator on  
the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heaters and other heat sources.  
Do not store or use your communicator in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.  
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your communicator. If the surface of the communicator screen  
becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.  
Battery considerations  
Please note the following considerations when using the rechargeable battery in your  
communicator:  
When wireless mode is on, your communicator battery should provide 150 hours of stand-by  
time, or 3 hours of talk time between charges. When you use your communicator in handheld  
mode and wireless mode is off, your communicator battery provides approximately one week  
of use between charges.  
You can conserve battery life by minimizing use of the keyboard backlight feature and by  
choosing a lower Auto-off setting which automatically turns the communicator off after a  
period of inactivity. See page 173 and page 18 for more information.  
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If the battery becomes low in the course of normal use, an alert appears on the communicator  
screen describing the low battery condition. If this alert appears, connect your communicator  
to the HotSync cable or travel charger to charge the battery.  
If the battery drains to the point where your communicator does not turn on, it stores your  
data safely for about three days. In this case, there is enough residual energy in the battery  
to store the data, but not enough to turn on your communicator. If your communicator does  
not turn on when you press the power button, you should charge the battery immediately.  
If you leave a drained battery in your communicator for an extended period of time, you can  
lose all of the stored data. If this happens, charge the battery and use the reset button to reset  
your communicator as described in the next section. After you reset your communicator,  
perform a HotSync operation to restore the data from your computer.  
Resetting your communicator  
Under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions,  
however, your communicator may no longer respond to buttons or the screen. In this case, you  
need to perform a reset to get your communicator running again.  
Performing a soft reset  
A soft reset tells your communicator to stop what it’s doing and start over again. All records and  
entries stored in your communicator are retained with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the Welcome  
screen appears, followed by the General Preferences screen (to set time and date).  
To perform a soft reset:  
1. Unscrew the tip of the stylus to access the reset tool.  
Reset tool  
2. Use the reset tool to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your  
communicator.  
Tip: You can also use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip).  
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Performing a warm (or safe) reset  
A warm (or safe) reset bypasses system extensions on your communicator, such as HackMaster  
hacks or system patches. Performing a warm reset enables you to uninstall a third-party  
application that may be causing a problem.  
To perform a warm (or safe) reset:  
1. Press and hold the top scroll button on the front panel of your communicator.  
2. While holding down the top scroll button, use the reset tool (or similar object without a sharp  
tip) to gently press the reset button.  
3. When the system screen appears, release the top scroll button.  
Performing a hard reset  
With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your communicator are erased. Never perform  
a hard reset unless a soft or warm reset does not solve your problem.  
Note: You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next  
HotSync operation.  
To perform a hard reset:  
1. Press and hold the power button on the top of the communicator.  
2. While holding down the power button, use the reset tool (or similar object without a sharp tip)  
to gently press and release the reset button.  
3. When the system screen appears, release the power button.  
4. When a message appears on the communicator screen warning that you are about to erase  
all the data stored on your communicator, do one of the following:  
Press the top scroll button on the front panel of your communicator to complete the hard  
reset and display the Digitizer screen.  
Press any other button to perform a soft reset.  
Note: With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats Preferences and  
other settings are restored to their factory default settings.  
5. If the language selection screen appears, select the same language you selected for your  
desktop software. Choosing a different language may result in loss of data.  
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To restore your data after a hard reset:  
1. Open Palm Desktop software.  
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.  
3. From the User pop-up menu, select your user name.  
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.  
5. Click Conduit Settings.  
6. Select Macintosh overwrites handheld.  
Note: Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync  
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To use a  
new setting on an ongoing basis, click Make Default. Thereafter, whatever you  
selected as the default setting is used when you perform a HotSync operation.  
7. Click OK.  
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other applications.  
9. Close the Conduit Settings dialog box.  
10. Perform a HotSync operation.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
If you encounter a problem with your Treo™ 270 communicator:  
Review this section to see if your problem is listed  
Check our web site at www.handspring.com for the latest technical support information  
Note: Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been written for Palm OS® devices.  
Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party applications.  
If you are having a problem with a third-party application, please contact the developer or  
publisher of that software.  
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Operating problems  
Problem  
Solution  
My communicator won’t  
turn on.  
Try each of these in turn:  
Adjust the display settings.  
Make sure the battery is fully charged.  
Perform a soft reset. See page 202 for details.  
If your communicator still does not operate, try a hard  
reset. See page 203 for details.  
My communicator keeps  
turning itself off.  
Your communicator is designed to turn itself off after a period  
of inactivity. This period can be set at one, two, or three  
minutes. Check the Auto-off setting. See page 173 for details.  
My communicator is not  
making any sounds.  
Check the ringer switch setting on top of your  
communicator. The  
communicator.  
setting turns off all sounds on your  
Check the System Sound setting. See page 173 for  
details.  
My communicator has frozen. This is most commonly attributed to conflicts with third-party  
software. Try each of these in turn:  
Perform a soft reset. See page 202 for details.  
Delete any application you recently installed. See page 42  
for details.  
Perform a warm reset. See page 203 for details.  
Perform a hard reset. See page 203 for details.  
Adjust the display settings.  
I don’t see anything on my  
communicator’s screen.  
Charge the battery.  
Perform a soft reset.  
Tapping and keyboard problems  
Problem  
Solution  
When I tap the buttons or  
screen icons, it activates the  
wrong feature.  
Calibrate the screen. See page 172 for details.  
Not all applications or screens have menus. Try changing to a  
different application.  
When I press Menu  
nothing happens.  
,
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Wireless communication problems  
Problem  
Solution  
I can’t use the wireless  
features  
Make sure your Treo battery is charged.  
Make sure wireless mode is on. To turn on wireless mode,  
press and hold the power button for at least two seconds,  
until you hear a confirmation tone. An ascending tone  
means wireless mode is now on, a descending tone means  
wireless mode is now off.  
I get a message that my SIM  
card is missing when I turn on  
my Treo  
Make sure your SIM card is properly inserted. The metal  
contacts must face up on the inside of the SIM door, and  
the side with the corner cut must slide into the SIM slot  
first. For details, see the instructions in the Quick  
Reference guide.  
Your SIM card may be damaged. Contact your wireless  
service provider for a new card.  
My Treo requires an unlocking  
code (PIN), but I didn't set one  
Your wireless service provider may have set the locking  
code before you received your Treo. Enter the default  
unlocking code (PIN) and then tap OK. In North America,  
the default unlocking code is usually 1234 or 1111. If this  
doesn't work, contact your wireless service provider.  
Note: It is actually your SIM card that is locked, not your  
Treo.  
If you see the Unblock Phone screen instead of the Unlock  
Phone screen, you entered the unlock code (PIN)  
incorrectly three times, and your Treo is now blocked.  
Contact your wireless service provider to obtain the  
unblock code. If you enter the unblock code (PUK)  
incorrectly ten times, your SIM is permanently disabled.  
I called my wireless service  
provider to activate my  
Some wireless service providers require 24 hours or more to  
activate your wireless service. If it has been longer than your  
service, but wireless mode still wireless service provider’s activation period, report the problem  
doesn’t work to your wireless service provider.  
My phone number isn't on the Your wireless service provider may need to install your phone  
Phone Info screen  
number onto your SIM card. Contact your wireless service  
provider to see if they can send a message to your Treo that  
writes your phone number onto your SIM card.  
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My Treo won't register to the  
network  
You are probably outside a network coverage area. Try  
using another GSM phone to verify whether coverage is  
available in your current location.  
If coverage is available in your location, try your SIM card in  
another GSM phone. If it still doesn’t work, your SIM card  
may be malfunctioning. Contact your wireless service  
provider for another SIM card.  
Turn off the wireless mode on your communicator, and  
then turn it on again. If a dialog appears asking if you want  
to search for a network, tap Yes.  
I tried dialing a phone number,  
but my Treo just beeps at me  
Make sure you dialed the correct number.  
Wait a few minutes and try again. If the network is very  
busy, calls cannot connect.  
Verify that you are in a network coverage area and then  
move a few yards away and try the call again. If you are in  
a weak coverage area (1 bar of signal strength or less), you  
may not be able to complete calls even though you are  
registered to the network.  
I can't dial international  
numbers  
For security purposes, some wireless service providers require  
you to enable international calling on your account. Call your  
wireless service provider for details.  
Call waiting doesn’t work  
Enable call waiting in the Call Preferences dialog. See the  
section that begins on page 97 for details. If the problem  
persists, contact your wireless service provider to confirm that  
this feature is available in your area.  
Call forwarding doesn't work For security purposes, most wireless service providers require  
you to enable this feature on your account even though there  
is usually no extra charge. Call your wireless service provider to  
enable call forwarding.  
Caller ID blocking for my  
outgoing calls doesn't work  
Some wireless service providers require you to enable this  
feature on your account. Call your wireless service provider to  
enable blocking your Caller ID.  
Some incoming caller’s  
names don’t appear in Call  
History  
Find out if a caller has blocked their Caller ID.  
Call History does not show names for records you marked  
hidden in your Contacts list.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
The Blazer® application won’t  
connect to the Internet  
Confirm that you wireless service plan includes data  
services and not just voice minutes.  
Check with your Internet Service Provider to confirm that  
your Network Preferences settings are properly  
configured.  
1.Press Option  
and then press Menu  
to access  
the Applications Launcher.  
2.Tap the Preferences icon  
.
3.Select Network from the pick list in the upper-right corner.  
4.Check your Username, Password, and the phone number.  
The phone number should be the number you use to dial-  
in to your ISP.  
5.Tap Connect. If the Connect button changes to a  
Disconnect button after the connection dialogs finish,  
your Network Preferences settings are working. If the  
Connect button does not change, tap Details and enter  
DNS and IP address information for your Internet Service  
Provider.  
Important:  
AOL users must download AOL for Palm from  
www.aol.com/anywhere/pda/palm/palmaol to  
retrieve e-mail. AOL does not support web  
browsing with Blazer.  
Some phone numbers don’t  
appear in the SMS Lookup  
Make sure the number you want is identified as a mobile  
number in your Contacts list. Only mobile phone numbers and  
e-mail addresses appear when you use the SMS Message  
Manager Address by Last Name Lookup feature.  
I can’t send SMS messages  
Make sure SMS services are enabled on your account by  
checking the SMS Preferences dialog to see if the SMS  
Message Center number is on this screen. If the number is  
missing, contact your wireless service provider for the SMS  
Message Center number and enter it in the SMS  
Preferences dialog.  
Note: Receiving SMS messages does not indicate that  
you have a subscription to your wireless service  
provider’s SMS service. You must subscribe to this  
service to send or reply to messages.  
Verify that you are in a GSM coverage area.  
Make sure the destination number is correct. Some  
wireless service providers require 11-digit phone numbers  
for SMS messages.  
Appendix B  
Page 209  
I get an error message when I Make sure you have subscribed to and enabled the SMS Email  
send an SMS message to an feature. You need to get the SMS Email Center number from  
email address  
your wireless service provider and enter it in the SMS  
Preferences dialog. This number is different from the SMS  
Message Center number you use to send messages to other  
mobile phone numbers. See page 130 for details.  
I get an error when sending a Some wireless service providers have difficulty sending long  
long message to myself  
SMS messages to your own phone number. Try sending long  
messages as a series of smaller messages instead.  
I get an error when making  
data calls  
Check with your wireless service provider to make sure  
that data services are enabled on your account.  
Verify that you are in a coverage area.  
The SIM Book application  
won't open  
Make sure your SIM card is inserted in your Treo and that  
wireless mode has been on for at least 30 seconds.  
My SIM Book doesn’t display When a name or number is longer than will fit in the SIM Book  
the full name and number  
display, three dots appear to indicate that the entry contains  
additional information. SIM Book does not truncate the actual  
entry, it just does not appear on the screen.  
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Application problems  
Problem  
Solution  
I tapped the Today button,  
but it does not show the  
correct date.  
Your communicator is not set to the current date. Make sure  
the Set Date box in the General Preferences screen displays  
the current date. See page 22 and page 173 for details.  
I know I entered some  
records, but they do not  
appear in the application.  
Check the Categories pick list (upper-right corner of the  
screen). Choose All to display all of the records for the  
application.  
Check Security and make sure that the Private Records  
setting is set to Show private records.  
In To Do List, tap Show and check whether Show Only  
Due Items is selected.  
I am having problems listing  
memos the way I want to see  
them.  
If you cannot manually arrange the order of the memos in  
the list screen, check the Memo Preferences setting.  
Make sure that Sort by is set to Manual.  
If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm  
Desktop software and then perform a HotSync®  
operation, the memos on your communicator still appear  
in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting. In  
other words, the sort settings that you use with Palm  
Desktop software are not transferred to your  
communicator.  
I created an event in Date  
Book Plus, but it doesn’t  
appear in the Week View.  
In the Week View, you cannot select overlapping events that  
have the same start time. If you have two or more events with  
the same start time, choose the Day View for the particular  
day to see the overlapping events.  
Appendix B  
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HotSync problems  
Problem  
Solution  
Why can’t I synchronize Try each of these in turn. After each step, try to synchronize to see  
my communicator with  
my computer?  
if the problem persists:  
Make sure you installed the software that came with your  
communicator. You must install this software even if you  
upgraded from another Palm OS handheld.  
Make sure there are no active calls on your Treo before you  
begin a HotSync operation. You cannot synchronize while you  
have an active call, and you cannot make or receive calls during  
a HotSync operation.  
Make sure you selected your user name in Palm Desktop  
software before beginning the HotSync operation.  
Perform a soft reset. See page 202 for details.  
Open the Palm folder and double-click the HotSync Manager  
icon  
. On the HotSync Controls tab, make sure the  
Enabled option is selected. Click the Serial Port Settings tab. In  
the first pane, select Local Setup. In the second pane, select As  
Fast As Possible as the Speed and Handspring USB as the  
Port.  
Make sure the cable is connected securely to your computer  
and your communicator.  
If you are using a USB cable, disconnect any other USB devices  
you are using. If you’re connecting your cable to a USB hub,  
disconnect it and connect your cable directly to your computer.  
Restart your computer.  
If you installed a conduit from a third-party software developer,  
contact the developer for support.  
I did a HotSync  
Make sure the correct options are selected in the Conduit Settings  
operation, but one of my dialog box. See page 191 for details.  
applications did not  
synchronize.  
I cannot launch the  
HotSync Manager.  
Make sure you are not running another program, such as  
America Online, CompuServe, or WinFax, that uses the port you  
selected in the Setup dialog box.  
Reinstall the Palm Desktop software.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
     
Check the following on your computer:  
I tried to do a wireless  
HotSync operation, but  
it did not complete  
successfully.  
Make sure your computer is turned on and that it does not shut  
down automatically as part of an energy-saving feature.  
Make sure the modem connected to your computer is turned on  
and is connected to the outgoing phone line.  
Make sure the HotSync Manager is enabled. Open Palm  
Desktop software, from the HotSync menu, choose Setup. Make  
sure that the Enabled option is selected.  
Check the HotSync Manager Modem Setup settings. Open Palm  
Desktop software, from the HotSync menu, choose Setup. Click  
the Serial Port Settings tab and make sure the Modem Setup  
option is selected and that the Modem and Port settings match  
your computer modem.  
Make sure the modem you are using with your communicator  
has an on-off switch. Your communicator cannot “wake up” a  
modem that has an auto-off feature.  
Make sure the modem is connected properly to a port on your  
computer and is connected to the incoming phone line.  
You may need to select a different Modem Type or enter a  
custom Setup String. Most modems have a Setup String that  
causes them to send initial connection sounds to a speaker.  
You can use these sounds to check the modem connection.  
Make sure you are not running another program, such as  
WinFax, CompuServe, or America Online, that uses the port you  
selected in the Setup dialog box.  
Make sure your modem resets before you try again. (Turn off  
your modem, wait a minute, then turn it back on.)  
Check the following on your communicator:  
Confirm that you are inside a coverage area, and that the signal  
is strong.  
Make sure the dialing instruction dials the correct phone number.  
If you need to dial an outside line prefix, make sure you selected  
the Dial Prefix option on your communicator and entered the  
correct code.  
If the you have call waiting, make sure you selected the Disable  
call waiting check box and entered the correct code in the Phone  
Setup dialog box. See page 196 for details.  
Make sure the connection is clear. Using a noisy connection can  
interrupt communications.  
Appendix B  
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Beaming problems  
Problem  
Solution  
I cannot beam data to  
another IR-equipped Palm  
OS device.  
Confirm that your communicator and the other device are  
between ten centimeters (approximately 4") and one  
meter (approximately 39") apart, and that the path  
between the two devices is clear of obstacles. Beaming  
distance to other Palm OS devices may be different.  
Check the General Preferences screen and make sure  
the Beam Receive setting is on.  
Move your communicator closer to the receiving device.  
Move your communicator farther away from the receiving  
device.  
Angle the sides of the two devices towards each other.  
Perform a soft reset. See page 202 for details.  
When someone beams data  
to my communicator, I get a  
message telling me it is out of  
memory.  
Your communicator requires at least twice the amount of  
memory available as the data you are receiving. For  
example, if you are receiving a 30K application, you must  
have at least 60K free.  
Perform a soft reset. See page 202 for details.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
       
Password problems  
Problem  
Solution  
I forgot the password, and my You can use Security to delete the password. If you do this,  
communicator is not locked.  
your communicator deletes all entries marked as private. You  
can, however, perform a HotSync operation before you delete  
the password: the HotSync process backs up all entries,  
whether or not they are marked private. In this case, the  
following procedure restores your private entries and lets you  
access them:  
1. Use the Palm Desktop software and the cable to  
synchronize your data.  
2. Tap Forgotten Password in Security to remove the  
password and delete all private records.  
3. Perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your data  
and restore the private records by transferring them from  
your computer to your communicator.  
I forgot the password and my If you assign a password and lock your communicator, you  
communicator is locked.  
must perform a hard reset to continue using your  
communicator. See page 203 for details.  
Technical support  
If you cannot solve your problem after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this  
appendix, check our web site www.handspring.com for the latest technical support information.  
Before requesting support, please experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate the problem. When  
you do contact support, please be ready to provide the following information:  
The name and version of the operating system you are using  
The actual error message or state you are experiencing  
The steps you take to reproduce the problem  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Appendix C  
Non-ASCII Characters for Login  
Scripts  
The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ASCII  
characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such  
characters in a custom login script.  
Use of ^char  
You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters. If you send ^char, and the  
ASCII value of char is between @ and _, then the character is automatically translated to a single-  
byte value between 0 and 31.  
For example, ^M is converted to a carriage return. If char is a value between a and z, then the  
character sequence is translated to a single-byte value between 1 and 26. If char is any other  
value, then the character sequence is not subject to any special processing.  
For example, the string “Joe^M” transmits Joe, followed by a carriage return.  
Carriage return and line feed  
You may include carriage return and line feed commands as part of the login script, when entered  
in the following format:  
<cr>  
<lf>  
Sends or receives a carriage return  
Sends or receives a line feed  
For example, the string “waitfor Joe<cr><lf>” waits to receive Joe followed by a carriage return  
and line feed from the remote computer before executing the next command in the script.  
Literal characters  
The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character,  
and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character.  
Examples:  
\^  
\<  
\\  
Includes a caret as part of the string  
Includes a < as part of the string  
Includes a backslash as part of the string  
Appendix C  
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Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts  
Appendix D  
Advanced Call Forwarding Options  
Some wireless service providers support advanced call forwarding options through the use of  
GSM feature codes. These advanced call forwarding options are turned on and off and configured  
by dialing specific code numbers with your communicator.  
Note: Not all wireless service providers support all of these codes. Contact your wireless service  
provider for more information about which services are available to you.  
To use the advanced call forwarding options:  
1. Press PhoneBook  
to access the Dial Pad view  
.
2. Enter one of the codes from the charts that follow.  
Note: Where the charts indicates to enter a number_to_forward_to, enter a full phone  
number with a “1” and an area code if necessary. For example, you would use  
*67*16505551234# for the first code in the first chart.  
3. Press Return  
to send the command.  
Forwarding calls when your communicator is busy  
Code  
What it does  
*67*number_to_ Forwards all calls you receive while you are busy on another call to the  
forward_to#  
number you entered. This option typically forwards calls when you ignore a  
call, when you are on a wireless data call, or when you already have two  
active calls. You can still answer call waiting calls.  
*#67#  
#67#  
Reports whether you activated the call forwarding when busy option.  
Deactivates call forwarding when busy, and the network stores the number  
to which you were forwarding calls.  
*67#  
Reactivates the call forwarding when busy option, and uses the number  
stored on the network when you deactivated this option with the #67#  
code.  
##67#  
Deactivates call forwarding when busy, and the network erases the  
number to which you were forwarding calls.  
Appendix D  
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Forwarding calls that you do not answer  
Code  
What it does  
*61*number_to_ Forwards all calls you receive and do not answer. This option is similar to  
forward_to#  
*#61#  
the way that voicemail typically works.  
Reports whether or not you activated the call forwarding for calls you do  
not answer option.  
#61#  
*61#  
Deactivates the call forwarding for calls you do not answer option, and the  
network stores the number to which you were forwarding calls.  
Reactivates the call forwarding for calls you do not answer option, and uses  
the number stored on the network when you deactivated this option with  
the #61# code.  
##61#  
Deactivates the call forwarding for calls you do not answer option, and the  
network erases the number to which you were forwarding calls.  
Forwarding calls when your communicator is unreachable  
Code  
What it does  
*62*number_to_ Forwards all calls you receive when your communicator is unreachable.  
forward_to#  
*#62#  
This option typically forwards calls when wireless mode is off or your  
communicator is outside a coverage area.  
Reports whether you activated the call forwarding for calls when your  
communicator is unreachable option.  
#62#  
Deactivates the call forwarding for calls when your communicator is  
unreachable option, and the network stores the number to which you were  
forwarding calls.  
*62#  
Reactivates the call forwarding for calls when your communicator is  
unreachable option, and uses the number stored on the network when you  
deactivated this option with the #62# code.  
##62#  
Deactivates the call forwarding for calls when your communicator is  
unreachable option, and the network erases the number to which you were  
forwarding calls.  
General Commands  
Code  
What it does  
#002#  
Deactivates all advanced call forwarding options, and the network stores  
the numbers to which you were forwarding calls.  
##002#  
Deactivates all advanced call forwarding options, and the network erases  
the numbers to which you were forwarding calls.  
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Advanced Call Forwarding Options  
     
Other Product Information  
FCC Statement  
This device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can re-  
quire you to stop using the device if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you need assistance, contact Hand-  
spring Customer Care.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in-  
terference that may cause undesired operation.  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-  
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in-  
terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet or circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions.  
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy (SAR)  
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure safety guidelines, users MUST use a Handspring brand body-worn ac-  
cessory during body-worn operation. Use of accessories not provided by Handspring or that have not been tested  
for RF exposure compliance with this product may not comply with the FCC RF exposure safety guidelines and  
should not be used.  
See www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ for more information on RF exposure safety.  
Responsible Party:  
Handspring, Inc.  
189 Bernardo Avenue  
Mountain View, California 94043-5203  
United States of America  
(650) 230-5000  
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Canadian RFI Statement  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula-  
tions.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du  
Canada.  
Safety and General Information  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. Read this information before using your in-  
tegrated multi-service portable radio.  
For the Safe and Efficient Operation of Your Radio, Observe These Guidelines  
Your radio product contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency  
(RF) energy. The radio operates in the frequency range of 800 MHz to 1990 MHz and employs digital modulation  
techniques. When you use your radio, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your radio  
transmits. The output power level typically may vary over a range from .001 Watts to 2 Watts.  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy  
Your Treo is designed to comply with national and international standards, including United States Federal Com-  
munications Commission, OET Bulletin 65 supplement C; American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.  
1-1992; Cenelec EN 50360; and Industrie Canada RF exposure guidelines.  
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure safety guidelines users MUST use a Handspring brand body-worn acces-  
sory during body-worn operation. Use of accessories not provided by Handspring or that have not been tested for  
RF exposure compliance with this product may not comply with the FCC RF exposure safety guidelines and should  
not be used.  
To assure optimal radio performance, always adhere to the following procedures:  
When placing or receiving a phone call hold the radio as you would a telephone.  
Speak directly into the microphone and position the antenna up over your shoulder.  
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause  
the radio to operate at a higher power level than needed.  
Interference to Medical and Personal Electronic Devices  
Most, but not all, electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals and certain electronic equipment may not be  
shielded against the RF signals from your Treo communicator.  
Pacemakers  
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be main-  
tained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.  
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by the recommendations of Wireless Tech-  
nology Research.  
Persons with pacemakers should:  
ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.  
NOT carry the phone in a breast pocket.  
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.  
Turn the phone OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.  
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Other Product Information  
     
Audio Safety  
Some hearing aids may be affected by some digital wireless phones. You may want to consult your doctor in the  
event of you experience interference with your hearing aid while using Treo. When using the speakerphone feature,  
it is recommended that you place Treo at a safe distance from your ear.  
Other Medical Devices  
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately  
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.  
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hos-  
pitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.  
Interference to Other Electronic Devices  
RF energy may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and entertainment systems  
in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or representative to determine if these systems are adequately  
shielded from external RF energy. Also check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to the  
vehicle.  
Safety and General Use While Driving  
Check the laws and regulations on the use of telephones in the area where you drive. Always obey them.  
When using the phone while driving, please:  
Give full attention to driving and to the road  
Use hands-free operation, if available  
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.  
Aircraft Safety  
Turn your radio OFF before boarding any aircraft to prevent possible interference to aircraft systems. Regulations  
of the United States Federal Aviation Administration prohibit use when the aircraft is in the air and require you have  
permission from a crew member to use your radio while the aircraft is one the ground.  
Non-ionizing Radiation  
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment  
and for the safety of the personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come to close  
to the antenna during operation of the equipment.  
General Safety Information  
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised to heed all posted warnings on the use and  
operation of Treo and to turn off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as fueling  
stations, even where no warnings or notices are posted.  
Emergency Calls  
IMPORTANT! The Treo communications features operate using radio signals, like any wireless phone, wireless and  
landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon Treo for essential  
communications (for example, medical emergencies).  
Remember, the phone feature must be on in order to make or receive calls and you must be in a service area with  
adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain net-  
work services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.  
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Acknowledgments  
We would like to thank the following developers whose contributions were an integral part of the Handspring  
product:  
C.E. Steuart Dewar  
Pimlico Software, Inc.  
www.gorilla-haven.org/pimlico  
Darren Beck  
Code City  
www.codecity.com.au  
Rick Huebner  
www.probe.net/~rhuebner/index.html  
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Other Product Information  
 
Index  
viewing as icons 39  
viewing as list 39  
Archive files  
saving deleted records 61  
saving purged records 62  
Automatic fill, in Expense 162  
Numerics  
3-way calling 94  
A
Accented characters  
entering 29  
onscreen keyboard 33  
Active call 91, 93  
Add-on applications 40–42  
Address Book.See PhoneBook  
Adjusting volume 14  
Alarm  
preset 117  
reminder 117  
setting 104  
Backlight, keyboard 18  
Backup. See HotSync  
for untimed events 104  
Anniversaries. See Repeating events  
Answering calls 91–92  
Antenna 15  
51, 168  
Applications  
charging 17  
gauge 37, 80  
See also Infrared  
Beaming information 76–78  
location of IR port 15  
beaming 76–77  
Blazer 50, 121  
Calculator 55  
categories 38  
CityTime 54  
Date Book Plus 49  
Expense 56  
font style 74  
installing 40–42  
Memo Pad 53  
opening 37  
menus 126  
opening 50  
PhoneBook 48  
preferences for 40  
removing 42  
Properties 127  
Boilerplates 135  
Bold font for text 74  
Bookmarks  
security 43  
SIM Phonebook 57  
SIM Services 58  
SMS Messaging 51  
To Do List 52  
adding 123, 124  
arranging 125  
 
deleting 125  
editing 124  
Brightness control 14, 19  
Business card for beaming 76  
Buttons  
Caller ID 91, 93, 96, 98  
3-way 94  
power 15  
active 91, 93  
ringer 15  
scroll 14, 85, 122, 132  
Buttons preferences 168  
answering 91–92  
answering call waiting 93  
ignoring 91  
C
Cable  
USB 24  
placing from SIM Book 165  
switching 94  
Calculator  
Area view 155  
Basic mode 148  
Finance view 151  
Length view 154  
Logic view 153  
application 38  
Math view 150  
memory 148  
default 63  
menus 157  
opening 55, 148  
overview 55  
displaying 64, 98, 211  
merging 65  
renaming 65  
recent calculations 55, 149  
selecting mode 148  
Statistics view 153  
Trigonometry view 151  
Volume view 156  
Calibration 19, 172, 206  
Call  
Charger  
Check boxes 20  
Preferences 93, 95, 98  
status 93, 94  
adding cities 147  
waiting 93  
menus 147  
Call History 96  
opening 54  
deleting items 90  
dialing from 90  
depth 128  
COM port. See USB, port and Serial port  
Combining categories 65  
Command buttons 20  
Command equivalents (keyboard) 31  
displaying 89  
incoming calls 89  
missed calls 89, 96  
outgoing calls 89  
purging 90  
Call Waiting, disabling 178, 197  
Page 226  
Index  
Communicator  
Current time 37  
Customizing  
overview 11  
turning on/off 18  
Compressing Day view 116  
Conduits 191  
currencies and symbols 160  
fields in PhoneBook 99  
HotSync settings 191  
See also Preferences  
for connecting to PIMs 25  
for synchronizing applications 212,  
See also HotSync  
Conference calls 94  
Conflicting events 111  
Connecting  
headset 23  
HotSync cable 23  
calendar 101–103  
events. See Repeating events  
Journal 112  
service templates 179  
to server or ISP 179  
travel charger 17, 24  
Connection preferences 169  
Contact information. See PhoneBook  
Contacts  
Data  
Date Book Plus  
copying 87  
adding PhoneBook data to  
changing 106  
alarm 104  
scheduling 105  
Copying  
contact information 87  
Copying text 61  
Country default setting 172  
Coverage area 89, 91, 95, 96, 133  
Cradle. See Cable  
changing event time 103  
Creating  
fonts 74  
categories 38, 64–65  
contact entries 85–86  
currency symbols 160  
custom fields in PhoneBook 99  
Date Book Plus events 101  
Expense items 158  
memos 144  
List View 110  
menus 114  
records 59  
To Do List items 140  
Currency  
Month view 109  
notes for records 73  
opening 49  
overview 49  
default 162  
defining 160  
for Expense items 160  
Current date 22, 211  
purging records 62  
repeating events 62, 105–106  
scheduling events 101–103  
selecting dates 101  
start time for Day view 115  
Index  
Page 227  
with Dial Pad 85  
templates 113  
To Do List items 112  
Week view 107, 173, 211  
Week View with Text 108  
Year View 109  
Display control 14, 19  
Docking station. See Cable  
Double-booked events 111  
Dates  
Expense item 158  
setting current 22, 211  
Day (Date Book Plus view) 102, 116  
Decimal point 173  
Default  
memos into other applications 53  
E
categories 63  
call forwarding number 95  
menu 165  
currency in Expense 162  
Deleted  
Deleting  
applications 40, 42  
Bookmarks 125  
E-mail addresses  
Call History 90  
Desktop software 43  
passwords 44  
records 61  
service templates 183  
Speed Dial entries 84  
text 60  
importing from other applications 34–  
35  
using the onscreen keyboard 33  
Exchanging data. See HotSync  
Exclamation marks in To Do List 143  
See also Purging records  
Desktop software 25  
removing 43  
saving deleted data to an archive  
file 61  
system requirements 12  
upgrading 12  
See also PIM  
Dial Pad  
icon 85, 219  
Dialing  
menus 162  
applications 98  
emergency numbers 96  
from Call History 90  
from Contacts list 87  
from SIM Book 165  
last number 95  
opening 56  
overview 56  
purging records 62  
receipt details 159  
previous numbers 85, 89  
sorting records 70  
Page 228  
Index  
type 159, 162  
vendor 160  
IR operation 192–194  
modem operation 191, 195–198, 213  
operations using IR port 192–194  
problems with 212–213  
setting options 189–191  
F
Finding  
applications 37  
phone numbers 67–68  
Floating events 111  
Fonts 74  
alarm 104  
Formats preferences 172  
Forwarding  
application 39  
battery 80  
calls 95, 219  
Call History 89  
SMS Email 130  
SMS messages 136  
Frozen communicator 206  
Dial Pad 85, 219  
note 73  
online Tips 21  
onscreen 206  
SIM Book 163  
G
Games 174  
General preferences  
alarm sounds 174  
auto-off delay 173  
system sounds 174  
Glossary. See Keyboard ShortCuts  
GSM codes 219  
Voicemail 80  
Idle timeout of ISP or server  
connection 180  
Ignoring calls 91  
Indicators  
call waiting 93  
H
Handheld mode 18  
Hard reset 203  
Headset  
missed call 96  
network service 80  
voicemail 80  
connecting 23  
Headset jack 14  
Help  
wireless mode 80  
Keyboard 61  
online tips 21  
Hiding  
HotSync operations 192–194  
port 192  
records 71  
Infrared port. See IR port  
International characters  
entering 29  
See also Private records  
Hold button 93  
HotSync  
buttons preferences 168  
applications 191–192  
customizing 191  
defined 74  
onscreen keyboard 33  
IP address 179, 181  
first-time operation 75, 198–199  
HotSync Manager 74  
Index  
Page 229  
IR port 15  
See also Beaming information  
Memo Pad  
adding PhoneBook data to  
IR. See Infrared  
Items. See To Do List or Expense  
K
Key Pad 83, 91  
Keyboard  
fonts 74  
accented characters 29  
capital letters 27  
computer 33  
menus 145  
opening 53  
overview 53  
location 14  
menu commands 31  
moving the cursor 30  
numbers 28  
online Help 61  
Memory  
onscreen 33  
ShortCuts for entering data 32, 186–  
187  
for beaming 214  
Calculator 148  
regaining 62  
Keyboard backlight 18  
Memos. See Memo Pad  
Menus 31–32, 206  
Blazer 126  
L
choosing 31  
LED 15, 17  
command equivalents (keyboard) 31  
Date Book Plus 114  
menu bar 20, 31  
Network Preferences 184  
PhoneBook 97  
Letters  
font style 74  
onscreen keyboard 33  
Light, see LED 15  
Linking  
List (Date Book Plus view) 110  
List, in Applications Launcher 39  
Locking  
SMS Messaging 138  
To Do List 143  
communicator with a password 45,  
185  
records. See Security  
Login scripts 182, 217  
Looking up PhoneBook data  
to add to other records 67–68  
scrolling in Contacts view 66  
Looking up. See Finding  
Lost records 211  
checking 89  
missed call 96  
purging SMS 138  
receiving 131  
replying 132, 133  
sorting SMS 137  
Microphone 14  
Missed calls 89, 96  
Modem  
M
HotSync operations via 195–198,  
213  
Main applications 37  
Maintenance information 201  
Meetings. See Date Book Plus  
Modem port 196  
Page 230  
Index  
Modes  
handheld 18  
SMS Messaging 51  
To Do List 52  
wireless 18  
Monday, to start week 173  
Month (Date Book Plus view) 109  
Moving  
menu 165  
Outgoing calls 89, 95–96, 98, 165  
Overlapping events 111  
Overview  
Date Book Plus events 103  
the cursor 30  
communicator 11  
Multi-day events. See Repeating events  
N
Network  
connecting 179  
idle timeout 180  
login scripts 182  
name 80  
Passwords 44–46  
changing 44  
creating 44  
password 175  
for network 175  
phone settings 177  
preferences 174–185  
primary DNS 181  
status 15  
forgotten 46, 215  
Payment, Expense item 159  
Phone application  
starting 82, 96  
TCP/IP 174  
Phone Lookup 67–68  
Phone numbers  
selecting types 88  
Phone settings for ISP or dial-in  
server 177–178  
user name 175  
voicemail number 81  
Network status 95  
Notes  
attaching to records 73  
See also Memo Pad  
Numbers  
adding custom fields 99  
decimal point and thousands  
separator 173  
entering 28  
onscreen keyboard 33  
87  
O
Onscreen keyboard 33, 61  
Opening  
fonts 74  
applications 37  
Blazer 50  
Calculator 55, 148  
CityTime 54  
Date Book Plus 49  
Expense 56  
menus 97  
Memo Pad 53  
PhoneBook 48  
notes for Contacts records 73  
opening 48  
overview 48  
Index  
Page 231  
sorting Contacts records 70  
beaming 76–77  
Pick lists 20  
creating 59  
PIM (personal information manager)  
PIN 207  
Ports  
deleting 61, 106  
editing 60–61  
Ports. See USB, port and Serial port  
Power button 15, 18  
PPP 179  
fonts 74  
PRC (application file extension) 41  
Preferences 21  
hiding private 43, 71  
lost 211  
Blazer 128  
Buttons 168  
Call 98  
choosing 40  
PhoneBook 80, 85  
private 71  
Connection 169  
dialing 98  
purging 62  
Digitizer 172  
To Do List 140  
Formats 172  
Recurring events  
General 173  
deleting 62  
HotSync buttons 168  
Network 174–185  
Owner 185  
scheduling 105  
Reminder. See Alarm  
Removing  
ShortCuts 186  
Primary DNS 181  
Printing  
records from applications 24  
Prioritizing To Do List records 140, 143  
Private records  
lost with forgotten password 46  
See also Security  
Profiles 198  
Proxy server 129  
PUK 207  
applications 42  
Renaming categories 65  
Repeating events  
scheduling 105  
Reset button 16  
Resetting communicator  
hard reset 203  
warm reset 203  
Punctuation marks  
onscreen keyboard 33  
typing 28  
Purging  
settings 186  
Call History 90  
switch 15  
records 62  
Rocker switch 14, 18, 21  
See also Deleting  
SMS messages 138  
Safety 222  
R
Saving  
Range of times in Day view 115  
data 38, 59, 61  
Scheduling events 101–103  
Receipts, recording in Expense 159  
Receiving data. See Beaming information  
Page 232  
Index  
Screen  
blank 206  
copying text 136  
enabling 130  
brightness control 14, 19  
calibrating 19, 172  
caring for 201  
touching 14  
forwarding messages 136  
Inbox 131  
Scroll bar 20  
Scroll buttons 14, 21, 85, 122, 132  
Searching. See Finding  
Secondary DNS 181  
Security 43–46  
changing password 44  
deleting password 44  
forgotten password 46  
locking the communicator 45  
private records 71  
Selecting  
receiving messages 131  
sorting messages 137  
SMS Messaging  
menus 138  
opening 51  
overview 51  
Soft reset 202  
date for event 101  
text 60, 61  
applications 38  
records 70, 211  
Sending  
Sorting messages 137  
Sounds. See Alarm and System sounds  
Speakerphone 92  
data. See Beaming information  
Serial port 16, 213  
Service templates 179, 183  
Service, selecting for network 174  
Settings. See Preferences  
ShortCuts  
164  
deleting entries 84  
list 81–84  
backing up 191  
managing 186–187  
predefined 32  
using 32  
Signal strength 80, 99  
Signature 135  
SIM Book 163–165  
menus 165  
voicemail 81  
SIM card  
defined 16  
door 16  
phone book 163–165  
SIM Phonebook  
dragging with 19  
tapping with 19  
opening 57  
SIM Services 166  
opening 58  
Symbols  
Slider 186  
SMS  
for currency 160  
Synchronizing data. See HotSync  
System conduit 191  
boilerplates 135  
changing messages 136  
Index  
Page 233  
System requirements for Desktop  
software 12  
System sounds 174  
private records 71  
viewing items in Date Book Plus 108,  
110  
T
Today. See Current date  
Transferring data. See HotSync  
Tapping 19, 206  
Task. See To Do List  
TCP/IP 174, 184  
Technical Support 215  
Templates 135  
Text  
automatically 173  
copying 61  
cutting 60  
entry. See Entering data  
finding 65  
fonts for 74  
Turning on and off 18  
displaying owner’s name 185  
problems with 206  
selecting all 61  
Thousands separator 173  
Time  
alarm setting 104  
format 173  
setting current 22  
setting event 101  
start and end for Date Book Plus Day  
view 115  
Uninstalling Desktop software 43  
Time bars in Date Book Plus 116  
Time stamps 112  
Tips, online 21  
Updating data. See HotSync  
To Do List  
connector 16  
checking off items 112, 142  
completed items 143  
completion date 143  
fonts 74  
port 24  
for ISP 175  
User profiles 198  
Vendor for Expense item 160  
Vibrate 186  
menus 143  
notes for records 73  
opening 52  
Voicemail 81, 91, 96  
icon 80  
overview 52  
Volume 14  
prioritizing records 140, 143  
Page 234  
Index  
W
Warm reset 203  
Web pages  
bookmarking 123  
viewing 121  
Web sites 25  
Week (Date Book Plus view) 107–108,  
173, 211  
Week with Text (Date Book Plus view) 108  
Wireless mode 18  
indicator 80  
troubleshooting 207–210  
Y
Year (Date Book Plus view) 109  
Index  
Page 235  

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