HandEra 330 User manual

HandEra 330 User Guide

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Copyright
Copyright © 2000-2002 HandEra, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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Copyright © 1999 SanDisk Corporation.
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claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this
software. HandEra and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for
any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of
malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies
of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
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Agreement contained in this User Guide before using the
accompanying software program(s). Using any part of the
software indicates that you accept the terms of these
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Palm Desktop Software
Palm™Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do
not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you may
download the Palm Desktop software from http://www.handera.com.
Revised: October 2002

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Table of Contents
Copyright................................................................................................. iii
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability .................................................... iii
Palm Desktop Software ........................................................................... iv
Chapter 1: Getting Started............................................................1-1
What is a HandEra handheld computer? ............................................... 1-1
Your HandEra Handheld........................................................................ 1-2
What’s Included with the Handheld ...................................................... 1-3
Installing Batteries................................................................................. 1-4
Setting up your Handheld Computer ..................................................... 1-5
Connecting the HotSync Cradle.................................................................... 1-5
Palm Desktop Software ......................................................................... 1-6
Installing the Palm Desktop Software........................................................... 1-7
Synchronizing Data ............................................................................... 1-9
Performing a HotSync................................................................................... 1-9
Other Information................................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Basics ..........................................................................2-1
Adjusting the Screen.............................................................................. 2-1
Using the Backlight ...................................................................................... 2-1
Adjusting the Contrast .................................................................................. 2-1
Application Basics................................................................................. 2-3
Changing Fonts...................................................................................... 2-6
Entering Data......................................................................................... 2-6
Entering Data with the Onscreen Keyboards ................................................ 2-6
Entering Data with Graffiti Writing .............................................................. 2-8
Other Methods for Entering Data.................................................................. 2-9
Batteries............................................................................................... 2-10
If your unit doesn’t turn on … .................................................................... 2-10
Resizing Applications.......................................................................... 2-11
Using the Jog Wheel and Auxiliary Button......................................... 2-13
Chapter 3: Cards and Expansion Slots .......................................3-1
Inserting a CompactFlash (CF) Card..................................................... 3-3
Removing a CompactFlash (CF) Card .................................................. 3-4
Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) Card..................................................... 3-5
Removing an Secure Digital (SD) Card ................................................ 3-7
Backup................................................................................................... 3-8
Backing Up Data........................................................................................... 3-8
Restoring Data .............................................................................................. 3-9
Backup Tools Menu .................................................................................... 3-11
Backup View Menu .................................................................................... 3-11

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Backup Options Menu ................................................................................ 3-12
Deleting a Backup....................................................................................... 3-12
CardPro................................................................................................3-13
CardPro Tools Menu (RAM view).............................................................. 3-14
Formatting a Memory Card ........................................................................ 3-15
CardPro Tools Menu (Card View) .............................................................. 3-16
CardPro Edit Menu ..................................................................................... 3-17
CardPro Options Menu ............................................................................... 3-17
CardPro Preferences ................................................................................... 3-18
Example: Copying Files using CardPro...................................................... 3-19
Example: Copy Files Back to RAM ........................................................... 3-21
Chapter 4: Audio ........................................................................... 4-1
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................4-2
System, Alarm, and Game Sounds ........................................................ 4-3
Volume Levels .............................................................................................. 4-4
Voice Pad ...............................................................................................4-5
Recording on Voice Pad................................................................................ 4-6
Playing a Voice Pad Audio File .................................................................... 4-7
Voice Pad File Menu..................................................................................... 4-9
Voice Pad Options Menu .............................................................................. 4-9
Deleting a Voice Pad Audio File................................................................. 4-10
Voice Pad Audio Properties ........................................................................ 4-11
Chapter 5: Applications................................................................ 5-1
Address Book .......................................................................................5-1
Creating an Address Book Entry .................................................................. 5-1
Viewing and Changing an Address Book Entry............................................ 5-2
Address Book Entry Details.......................................................................... 5-3
Deleting an Address Book Entry .................................................................. 5-4
Date Book..............................................................................................5-5
Creating an Event ......................................................................................... 5-5
Setting an Event Alarm................................................................................. 5-8
Creating an Untimed Event........................................................................... 5-9
Creating a Repeating or Continuous Event................................................. 5-11
Rescheduling an Event................................................................................ 5-12
Changing the Date Book View.................................................................... 5-13
Deleting an Event ....................................................................................... 5-15
Security................................................................................................5-16
Assigning a Password ................................................................................. 5-16
Changing or Deleting a Password............................................................... 5-17
Locking your Handheld Computer ............................................................. 5-19
Recovering from a Forgotten Password ...................................................... 5-21
To Do List............................................................................................5-22
Creating a To Do List Item ......................................................................... 5-22
Changing a To Do List Item........................................................................ 5-24
Marking a To Do List Item Complete ......................................................... 5-25

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Deleting a To Do List Item ......................................................................... 5-25
Memo Pad ........................................................................................... 5-26
Reviewing and Changing a Memo.............................................................. 5-28
Deleting a Memo ........................................................................................ 5-29
Common Tasks .................................................................................... 5-30
Creating Records......................................................................................... 5-30
Editing Records .......................................................................................... 5-30
Edit Menu ................................................................................................... 5-31
Deleting Records......................................................................................... 5-32
Purging Records.......................................................................................... 5-33
Chapter 6: Add-On Applications and Databases .......................6-1
Installing via HotSync ........................................................................... 6-1
Installing via the Expansion Slots ......................................................... 6-3
Using a CF Card or SD Card with your Computer ....................................... 6-3
Installing via the IR Port........................................................................ 6-5
Beaming Data ............................................................................................... 6-5
Beaming Applications................................................................................... 6-6
Receiving Beamed Information .................................................................... 6-7
Creating Your Business Card ........................................................................ 6-7
Beaming Tips................................................................................................ 6-8
Third-Party Applications ....................................................................... 6-9
Screen Problems and Incompatible Third-Party Applications ...................... 6-9
Methods for Handling Incompatible Applications ........................................ 6-9
Compatibility Mode.................................................................................... 6-10
Expense and Mails Add-On Applications ........................................... 6-11
Expense ............................................................................................... 6-11
Changing the Date of an Expense Item....................................................... 6-13
Entering Receipt Details ............................................................................. 6-14
Show Options.............................................................................................. 6-18
Transferring your Data to Microsoft Excel ................................................. 6-19
Using Expense Report Templates ............................................................... 6-21
Expense Menus........................................................................................... 6-24
Preferences.................................................................................................. 6-24
Mail ..................................................................................................... 6-25
Setting up Mail on the Desktop................................................................... 6-26
Synchronizing Mail with your E-mail Application ..................................... 6-29
Creating E-mail Items................................................................................. 6-31
Looking up an Address ............................................................................... 6-34
Sending a Blind Carbon Copy .................................................................... 6-38
Adding a Signature to Your E-Mail Item .................................................... 6-39
Requesting Confirmations .......................................................................... 6-40
Storing E-mail to be Sent Later................................................................... 6-41
Draft E-mail................................................................................................ 6-42
Filing E-mail............................................................................................... 6-44
Deleting E-mail........................................................................................... 6-45
Message List Options.................................................................................. 6-47
HotSync Options......................................................................................... 6-50

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Creating Special Filters............................................................................... 6-51
Ignoring or Receiving E-mail ..................................................................... 6-53
High Priority E-mail ................................................................................... 6-56
Truncating E-mail Items ............................................................................. 6-57
Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions .................................... 7-1
Why don’t I see anything on the screen? ...............................................7-1
Why can’t I complete a HotSync operation? .........................................7-2
Troubleshooting Communication Problems ..........................................7-3
Checking your Connections.......................................................................... 7-3
Checking your Settings................................................................................. 7-3
Checking your Windows Computer Settings ................................................ 7-4
Troubleshooting Data Synchronization Problems .................................7-5
Checking your Desktop Configuration ......................................................... 7-5
Checking the HotSync Log........................................................................... 7-5
Checking your Conduit Settings on a Windows Computer........................... 7-6
Upgrading from another Palm OS Handheld ................................................ 7-6
How often should I back up my handheld computer? ...........................7-8
How does HotSync work? .....................................................................7-8
How can I save and restore my Palm Desktop?.....................................7-8
Palm Desktop File Export............................................................................. 7-9
Creating a Copy of the Backup Folder........................................................ 7-10
Custom HotSync......................................................................................... 7-10
What is the best way to keep my handheld computer trouble-free? ....7-12
What do I need to know about batteries?.............................................7-13
Resetting Your Handheld Computer....................................................7-15
Performing a Soft Reset.............................................................................. 7-15
Performing a Warm Reset........................................................................... 7-15
Performing a Hard Reset............................................................................. 7-16
To restore your data after a hard reset:........................................................ 7-16
Technical Support................................................................................ 7-18
Appendix A: Setting Preferences ................................................A-1
Selecting Preferences............................................................................ A-2
Applications Preferences ...................................................................... A-3
Buttons Preferences .............................................................................. A-5
Changing Button Preferences ...................................................................... A-5
Changing Pen Preferences ........................................................................... A-6
HotSync Buttons Preferences ...................................................................... A-8
Connection Preferences ........................................................................ A-9
Preparing the HotSync Manager for a Modem HotSync............................ A-12
Preparing your HandEra Computer for a Modem HotSync ....................... A-12
Performing the HotSync ............................................................................ A-14
Digitizer Preferences .......................................................................... A-16
Formats Preferences ........................................................................... A-17
Time, Date, Week Start, and Numbers Formats ......................................... A-18

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General Preferences............................................................................ A-19
Setting the Time......................................................................................... A-19
Setting the Date.......................................................................................... A-20
Auto-off After ............................................................................................ A-21
Alarm LED ................................................................................................ A-22
Network Preferences .......................................................................... A-23
Selecting a Service..................................................................................... A-23
Entering a User Name................................................................................ A-24
Entering a Password................................................................................... A-25
Adding Telephone Settings ........................................................................ A-26
Connecting to Your Service ....................................................................... A-28
Creating Additional Service Templates...................................................... A-29
Adding Detailed Information to a Service Template.................................. A-29
Creating a Login Script.............................................................................. A-33
Plug-in Applications .................................................................................. A-35
Deleting a Service Template ...................................................................... A-37
Network Preferences Menu Commands..................................................... A-38
TCP/IP Troubleshooting ............................................................................ A-38
Adding a DNS Number.............................................................................. A-39
Owner Preferences.............................................................................. A-40
ShortCuts Preferences ........................................................................ A-41
Creating a ShortCut ................................................................................... A-41
Editing a ShortCut ..................................................................................... A-42
Deleting a ShortCut ................................................................................... A-43
Side Buttons Preferences.................................................................... A-44
Warranty and Other Product Information.................................. W-1
HandEra Limited Warranty ................................................................. W-1
HandEra End User Software License Agreement................................ W-3
Palm Limited Warranty ....................................................................... W-6
Palm End User Software License Agreement...................................... W-8
FCC Statement .................................................................................. W-11
Canadian RFI Statement ........................................................................... W-12
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................ W-12

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