IBM WorkPad Workpad User manual

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•Select an application.
•Tap the screen in the application for
editing. You’ll see a blinking cursor.
•Tap “abc” for the alphabetic keyboard
or “123” for the numeric keyboard.
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(continued)
1.
2.
3.
Your WorkPad PC companion supports much more than just the applications that
come with it. You can easily expand your WorkPad PC companion’s software capabil-
ities by downloading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet
including a wide variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just
follow these steps:
Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)
to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop software for IBM WorkPad folder
(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).
Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.
Select the application you want to install by:
•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.
— or —
•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,
Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then
click Done.
Transfer your new applications to your WorkPad PC companion by placing your
WorkPad PC companion in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle.
4.
Explore add-on software for your WorkPad PC companion
Your PC Companion
Getting Started

Get to know your new WorkPad PC companion Set up your WorkPad PC companion Set up your Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad
Applications Buttons
Press buttons to immediately
access your main applications.
Date Book Address Book
Scroll Button
To Do List Memo Pad
Stylus
Install AAA batteries as shown.
Push up on the stylus
to remove it.
Configure your WorkPad PC companion.
•Remove the protective screen film.
•Follow the instructions onscreen to
set up your WorkPad PC companion.
2.
Hints: If your WorkPad PC companion does not turn on, try these steps:
•Adjust the contrast control.
•Press the power button. Your WorkPad PC companion turns off
automatically when it is not in use.
•Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
•Some models include a reset tip inside the stylus. Simply unscrew
the tip of the stylus, or use an unfolded paperclip, and gently press
the reset button on the back of your WorkPad PC companion.
•If your WorkPad PC companion still does not turn on, hold down the
power button while pressing the reset button and then release it.
Make the connection.
•Turn off your computer and connect the
cradle to an available COM (serial)
port on the back of your computer.
•Turn the computer on when the
cradle is connected.
If necessary, use the included
serial port adapter.
Install the software.
•Make sure your WorkPad PC companionis not
in the cradle.
•Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM
into your computer and wait for the Installer Menu screen.
•Click INSTALL and follow the instructions onscreen.
3.
4.
The Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad you install on your computer includes
the same main applications as your WorkPad PC companion: Address Book, Date
Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use
the HotSync® Manager feature of this software to back up and exchange data between
your WorkPad PC companion and your computer.
Notes: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other organizer software instead of
Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, you still need to complete the following
process to install HotSync Manager and the connection software (conduit)
for the other organizer software.
NT users must have write privileges to install new software and should
install in their user’s account, not the administrator account.
Applications Launcher
Tap the Applications icon to see all
your applications.
Graffiti®Writing Area
Use Graffiti®writing software to enter
text and numbers into your WorkPad
PC companion.
Power Button/Backlight Control
Press to turn your WorkPad PC
companion on and off. Hold for a
few seconds to activate the screen
backlight.
Cradle and HotSync®Button
Attach the cradle to your computer
and press the HotSync®button to
exchange data back and forth
between your WorkPad PC
companion and computer.
1.
Contrast Control
IR Port
Exchange data and applications
with any infrared-enabled
WorkPadcompanions or other
Palm Computing®platform
devices nearby.

Get to know your new WorkPad PC companion Set up your WorkPad PC companion Set up your Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad
Applications Buttons
Press buttons to immediately
access your main applications.
Date Book Address Book
Scroll Button
To Do List Memo Pad
Stylus
Install AAA batteries as shown.
Push up on the stylus
to remove it.
Configure your WorkPad PC companion.
•Remove the protective screen film.
•Follow the instructions onscreen to
set up your WorkPad PC companion.
2.
Hints: If your WorkPad PC companion does not turn on, try these steps:
•Adjust the contrast control.
•Press the power button. Your WorkPad PC companion turns off
automatically when it is not in use.
•Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
•Some models include a reset tip inside the stylus. Simply unscrew
the tip of the stylus, or use an unfolded paperclip, and gently press
the reset button on the back of your WorkPad PC companion.
•If your WorkPad PC companion still does not turn on, hold down the
power button while pressing the reset button and then release it.
Make the connection.
•Turn off your computer and connect the
cradle to an available COM (serial)
port on the back of your computer.
•Turn the computer on when the
cradle is connected.
If necessary, use the included
serial port adapter.
Install the software.
•Make sure your WorkPad PC companionis not
in the cradle.
•Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM
into your computer and wait for the Installer Menu screen.
•Click INSTALL and follow the instructions onscreen.
3.
4.
The Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad you install on your computer includes
the same main applications as your WorkPad PC companion: Address Book, Date
Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use
the HotSync® Manager feature of this software to back up and exchange data between
your WorkPad PC companion and your computer.
Notes: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other organizer software instead of
Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, you still need to complete the following
process to install HotSync Manager and the connection software (conduit)
for the other organizer software.
NT users must have write privileges to install new software and should
install in their user’s account, not the administrator account.
Applications Launcher
Tap the Applications icon to see all
your applications.
Graffiti®Writing Area
Use Graffiti®writing software to enter
text and numbers into your WorkPad
PC companion.
Power Button/Backlight Control
Press to turn your WorkPad PC
companion on and off. Hold for a
few seconds to activate the screen
backlight.
Cradle and HotSync®Button
Attach the cradle to your computer
and press the HotSync®button to
exchange data back and forth
between your WorkPad PC
companion and computer.
1.
Contrast Control
IR Port
Exchange data and applications
with any infrared-enabled
WorkPadcompanions or other
Palm Computing®platform
devices nearby.

Get to know your new WorkPad PC companion Set up your WorkPad PC companion Set up your Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad
Applications Buttons
Press buttons to immediately
access your main applications.
Date Book Address Book
Scroll Button
To Do List Memo Pad
Stylus
Install AAA batteries as shown.
Push up on the stylus
to remove it.
Configure your WorkPad PC companion.
•Remove the protective screen film.
•Follow the instructions onscreen to
set up your WorkPad PC companion.
2.
Hints: If your WorkPad PC companion does not turn on, try these steps:
•Adjust the contrast control.
•Press the power button. Your WorkPad PC companion turns off
automatically when it is not in use.
•Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
•Some models include a reset tip inside the stylus. Simply unscrew
the tip of the stylus, or use an unfolded paperclip, and gently press
the reset button on the back of your WorkPad PC companion.
•If your WorkPad PC companion still does not turn on, hold down the
power button while pressing the reset button and then release it.
Make the connection.
•Turn off your computer and connect the
cradle to an available COM (serial)
port on the back of your computer.
•Turn the computer on when the
cradle is connected.
If necessary, use the included
serial port adapter.
Install the software.
•Make sure your WorkPad PC companionis not
in the cradle.
•Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM
into your computer and wait for the Installer Menu screen.
•Click INSTALL and follow the instructions onscreen.
3.
4.
The Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad you install on your computer includes
the same main applications as your WorkPad PC companion: Address Book, Date
Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use
the HotSync® Manager feature of this software to back up and exchange data between
your WorkPad PC companion and your computer.
Notes: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other organizer software instead of
Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, you still need to complete the following
process to install HotSync Manager and the connection software (conduit)
for the other organizer software.
NT users must have write privileges to install new software and should
install in their user’s account, not the administrator account.
Applications Launcher
Tap the Applications icon to see all
your applications.
Graffiti®Writing Area
Use Graffiti®writing software to enter
text and numbers into your WorkPad
PC companion.
Power Button/Backlight Control
Press to turn your WorkPad PC
companion on and off. Hold for a
few seconds to activate the screen
backlight.
Cradle and HotSync®Button
Attach the cradle to your computer
and press the HotSync®button to
exchange data back and forth
between your WorkPad PC
companion and computer.
1.
Contrast Control
IR Port
Exchange data and applications
with any infrared-enabled
WorkPadcompanions or other
Palm Computing®platform
devices nearby.

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See back to learn more
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Your WorkPad PC companion turns off
not in use.
are fresh and properly installed.
reset tip inside the stylus. Simply unscrew
se an unfolded paperclip, and gently press
ack of your WorkPad PC companion.
mpanion still does not turn on, hold down the
sing the reset button and then release it.
Make the connection.
•Turn off your computer and connect the
cradle to an available COM (serial)
port on the back of your computer.
•Turn the computer on when the
cradle is connected.
If necessary, use the included
serial port adapter.
Install the software.
•Make sure your WorkPad PC companionis not
in the cradle.
•Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM
into your computer and wait for the Installer Menu screen.
•Click INSTALL and follow the instructions onscreen.
3.
4.
Synchronize your data.
•Make sure your WorkPad PC
companion is in the cradle.
•Press the Hotsync®button
on the cradle.
Launch Palm™Desktop for IBM WorkPad
•Double-click the Palm Desktop for
IBM WorkPad icon on your computer.
•To enter data, just click an
application icon, click New,
and start typing.
5.
6.
Congratulations!
You are up and running with your WorkPad PC companion. Turn to the back of this guide
for tips on getting the most out of your WorkPad PC companion.
Register your WorkPad PC companion
Please take a few moments to provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve
you in the future. Your responses are valuable to us in developing products and services that
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•Register today on the World Wide Web!
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For IBM HelpCenter service and support information see the “Handbook for
the WorkPad PC Companion” for more details.
The Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad you install on your computer includes
the same main applications as your WorkPad PC companion: Address Book, Date
Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use
the HotSync® Manager feature of this software to back up and exchange data between
your WorkPad PC companion and your computer.
Notes: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other organizer software instead of
Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, you still need to complete the following
process to install HotSync Manager and the connection software (conduit)
for the other organizer software.
NT users must have write privileges to install new software and should
install in their user’s account, not the administrator account.
Explore your Palm™ Desktop software for IBM WorkPad
Note: The data that you entered in step 5 now appears
on your WorkPad PC companion too.

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync
are registered trademarks, and Palm and the Palm Computing Platform logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com
Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may
be trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0430A
Enter data three ways
Graffiti®writing software
Enter text quickly and easily using Graffiti®writing. Graffiti characters consist mainly of single-
stroke block letters. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the
WorkPad PC companion screen. It’s fast (up to 30 words per minute), fun, and accurate.
The onscreen keyboard
•Select an application.
•Tap the screen in the application for
editing. You’ll see a blinking cursor.
•Tap “abc” for the alphabetic keyboard
or “123” for the numeric keyboard.
Hints: Write BIG and press firmly. Practice! Play Giraffe to improve your Graffiti writing skills.
For instructions on installing Giraffe, see the “Handbook for the WorkPad PC Companion.”
Write letters here Write numbers here Your computer keyboard
Use your computer keyboard to enter text in the
Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad, and
then press the HotSync®button to synchronize
the data with your WorkPad PC companion.
Hints: Perform a HotSync operation regularly to make sure your data is current on both your
WorkPad PC companion and your computer. Also use the HotSync feature to back up
your data before you change the batteries in your WorkPad PC companion.
Enter data three ways(continued)
1.
2.
3.
Your WorkPad PC companion supports much more than just the applications that
come with it. You can easily expand your WorkPad PC companion’s software capabil-
ities by downloading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet
including a wide variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just
follow these steps:
Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)
to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop software for IBM WorkPad folder
(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).
Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.
Select the application you want to install by:
•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.
— or —
•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,
Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then
click Done.
Transfer your new applications to your WorkPad PC companion by placing your
WorkPad PC companion in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle.
4.
Explore add-on software for your WorkPad PC companion

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync
are registered trademarks, and Palm and the Palm Computing Platform logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com
Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may
be trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0430A
Enter data three ways
Graffiti®writing software
Enter text quickly and easily using Graffiti®writing. Graffiti characters consist mainly of single-
stroke block letters. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the
WorkPad PC companion screen. It’s fast (up to 30 words per minute), fun, and accurate.
The onscreen keyboard
•Select an application.
•Tap the screen in the application for
editing. You’ll see a blinking cursor.
•Tap “abc” for the alphabetic keyboard
or “123” for the numeric keyboard.
Hints: Write BIG and press firmly. Practice! Play Giraffe to improve your Graffiti writing skills.
For instructions on installing Giraffe, see the “Handbook for the WorkPad PC Companion.”
Write letters here Write numbers here Your computer keyboard
Use your computer keyboard to enter text in the
Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad, and
then press the HotSync®button to synchronize
the data with your WorkPad PC companion.
Hints: Perform a HotSync operation regularly to make sure your data is current on both your
WorkPad PC companion and your computer. Also use the HotSync feature to back up
your data before you change the batteries in your WorkPad PC companion.
Enter data three ways(continued)
1.
2.
3.
Your WorkPad PC companion supports much more than just the applications that
come with it. You can easily expand your WorkPad PC companion’s software capabil-
ities by downloading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet
including a wide variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just
follow these steps:
Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)
to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop software for IBM WorkPad folder
(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).
Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.
Select the application you want to install by:
•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.
— or —
•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,
Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then
click Done.
Transfer your new applications to your WorkPad PC companion by placing your
WorkPad PC companion in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle.
4.
Explore add-on software for your WorkPad PC companion

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync
are registered trademarks, and Palm and the Palm Computing Platform logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com
Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may
be trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0430A
Enter data three ways
Graffiti®writing software
Enter text quickly and easily using Graffiti®writing. Graffiti characters consist mainly of single-
stroke block letters. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the
WorkPad PC companion screen. It’s fast (up to 30 words per minute), fun, and accurate.
The onscreen keyboard
•Select an application.
•Tap the screen in the application for
editing. You’ll see a blinking cursor.
•Tap “abc” for the alphabetic keyboard
or “123” for the numeric keyboard.
Hints: Write BIG and press firmly. Practice! Play Giraffe to improve your Graffiti writing skills.
For instructions on installing Giraffe, see the “Handbook for the WorkPad PC Companion.”
Write letters here Write numbers here Your computer keyboard
Use your computer keyboard to enter text in the
Palm™Desktop software for IBM WorkPad, and
then press the HotSync®button to synchronize
the data with your WorkPad PC companion.
Hints: Perform a HotSync operation regularly to make sure your data is current on both your
WorkPad PC companion and your computer. Also use the HotSync feature to back up
your data before you change the batteries in your WorkPad PC companion.
Enter data three ways(continued)
1.
2.
3.
Your WorkPad PC companion supports much more than just the applications that
come with it. You can easily expand your WorkPad PC companion’s software capabil-
ities by downloading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet
including a wide variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just
follow these steps:
Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)
to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop software for IBM WorkPad folder
(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).
Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.
Select the application you want to install by:
•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.
— or —
•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,
Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then
click Done.
Transfer your new applications to your WorkPad PC companion by placing your
WorkPad PC companion in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle.
4.
Explore add-on software for your WorkPad PC companion