IBM WorkPad User manual

Basic Handbook
for the
IBM WorkPad

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Copyright
Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync are registered trademarks and
the Palm Computing Platform logo is a trademark of Palm Computing Inc.,
3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trade-
marks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product andser-
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of their respective owners.
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Contents Page iii
Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started With Your WorkPad
Locating Front Panel Controls.............................................................2
Protective Flip Cover ............................................................................3
Locating Back Panel Components ......................................................4
Installing the Batteries ..........................................................................5
Calibrating the Screen...........................................................................6
Setting the Time.....................................................................................8
Setting the Current Date.......................................................................9
Connecting the Cradle........................................................................10
Installing WorkPad Desktop Software.............................................10
Chapter 2: Working With Your WorkPad
Selecting Applications ........................................................................13
Using the On-Screen Keyboard.........................................................16
Writing With the Stylus......................................................................18
Using Application Controls...............................................................28
Using Menus ........................................................................................29
Choosing Fonts....................................................................................33
Using Categories..................................................................................34
Attaching Notes...................................................................................38
Marking Private Entries .....................................................................38
Beaming Information to Other WorkPads.......................................39
Chapter 3: Finding Information With Your WorkPad
Using the Find Command..................................................................41
Using Phone Lookup ..........................................................................42
Chapter 4: Installing and Removing Applications
Installing Applications .......................................................................45
Installing Games..................................................................................48
Removing Applications......................................................................48
Removing WorkPad Desktop Software...........................................49
Chapter 5: Getting Help With Your WorkPad
Displaying Online Tips.......................................................................51
Troubleshooting...................................................................................52
Technical Support, Service and Repair ............................................57
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your WorkPad
Caring for Your WorkPad..................................................................59
Index
Index......................................................................................................63

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Chapter 1 Page 1
Chapter 1
Getting Started With Your WorkPad
Congratulations on your purchase of the IBM®
WorkPad® PC companion. This handbook describes
how to use your WorkPad. To learn about the
applications that come with your WorkPad, refer to
the Applications Handbook for the IBM WorkPad.
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your
WorkPad, how to install the batteries, start your WorkPad for the first
time, and set up your WorkPad Desktop software.

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Locating Front Panel Controls
WorkPad
screen Displays the applications and information stored in
your WorkPad. It is touch-sensitive and responds to
the stylus or your finger.
Graffiti®
writing
area
The area where you write strokes using the Graffiti
alphabet. See “Writing With the Stylus” for details
about how to write Graffiti character strokes.
Application
buttons Activate the individual WorkPad applications that
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List and Memo Pad. You can
reassign these buttons to activate any application on
your WorkPad. See “Button Preferences” in the
Applications Handbook for the IBM WorkPad.
Note: If your WorkPad is off, pressing any
applicationbuttonactivatestheWorkPadand
opens the corresponding application.
Scroll
button Displays text and other information that extends
beyond the area of the WorkPad screen. Pressing the
lower half of the scroll button “scrolls down” to view
information below the viewing area, and pressing the
upper half of the button “scrolls up” to view the
information above the viewing area.
WorkPad screen
Graffiti writing area
Application buttons
Scroll button
Power button,
Backlight control

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Protective Flip Cover
The cover protects the WorkPad screen when it is not in use and helps
reduce glare while you use your WorkPad. You can open the cover so
that it is at an angle, open it fully or remove it altogether by pulling the
cover out of the holes on the sides of the WorkPad. To reattach the
cover, reinsert the pegs in the holes.
Power
button Turns your WorkPad on or off and controls the
backlight feature. If your WorkPad is turned off,
pressing the power button turns the unit on, and
WorkPad returns you to the last screen you were
viewing.
If your WorkPad is turned on, pressing the power
button turns the unit off, helping to conserve battery
life. Holding the power button down for about two
seconds turns the backlight on or off.

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Locating Back Panel Components
Stylus Slidesin and out of the slot on the back side of
the WorkPad. To use the stylus, remove it
from the slot and hold itas you would a pen or
pencil.
Important:Always use the point ofthe stylus
for tapping or making strokes on
theWorkPadscreen.Neverusean
actual pen, pencil or other sharp
object to write on the WorkPad
screen.
IR port Uses infrared technology to transmit data to
and receive data from other WorkPads. See
“Beaming Information to Other WorkPads”
for more information.
Reset button Under normal use, you should never have to
use the reset button. See “Resetting Your
WorkPad” for information about how to use
the reset button.
IR
port Reset
button
Battery
door
Serial
port
door
Stylus
Contrast
control

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Installing the Batteries
To use your WorkPad, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries.
The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the WorkPad.
To install the batteries in your WorkPad:
1. Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away
from the WorkPad.
2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with your
WorkPad into the battery compartment.
Contrast
control Adjusts the appearance of the screen for the
clearest screen display. Depending on the
lighting conditions or temperature of the
environment where you use your WorkPad,
you may need to adjust the setting of the
contrast control.
Battery door Covers the batteries that power your
WorkPad. See “Installing the Batteries” for
information on removing the battery door and
installing batteries.
Serial port door Protects the serial port that fits into the
connector of the WorkPad cradle to ensure
that the connection surface of the serial port
remains clean and clear of debris.
Press tab
to open

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Note: A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment
shows the orientation of the + and - ends of the batteries.
When correctly installed, the clips in the battery
compartment secure the batteries in place.
3. Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with the
back of the WorkPad and “clicks” into position.
Important: Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are
correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly into
place. If you feel resistance when replacing the battery
door, make sure the door is aligned with the slots on the
back of your WorkPad, and that the batteries are firmly
seated in the battery compartment.
Calibrating the Screen
The first time you start your WorkPad the calibration screen
automatically appears. Follow the steps in this section to align the
internal circuitry of your WorkPad with its touch-sensitive screen.
To calibrate your WorkPad:
1. Press the power button on the front panel of your WorkPad to
display the calibration screen.
Power
button

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Note: Ifnecessary,adjust the contrastcontrol located on the side
of the WorkPad, so the alignment screen is clear and
readable.
2. Remove the stylus from its storage slot on the back of the
WorkPad.
3. Tap the exact center of each target that appears on the screen with
the tip of the stylus.
After you tap each of the targets, continue with the following sections
to set the time and date.
About the Backlight Feature
If you have difficulty seeing the information on your WorkPad, you
can use the backlight feature to illuminate your screen.
To activate the backlight feature:
■Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds.
Release the button when the backlight turns on.
To turn off the backlight feature:
■Press and hold the power button for about two seconds. The
backlight feature also turns off automatically (after a period of
inactivity) with the Auto-off after feature.
In addition, you can use a full-screen pen stroke to activate the
backlight feature. See “Buttons Preferences” in the Applications
Handbook for the IBM WorkPad for more information.

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Setting the Time
The General Preferences screen is the first screen to appear after you
align the digitizer on your WorkPad.
Note: If the General Preferences screen is not on your WorkPad
screen, you may have pressed one of the application buttons
on the front panel. See “Opening Preferences Screens” in the
Applications Handbook for the IBM WorkPad for information on
displaying the General Preferences screen.
To set the current time:
1. Tap the Set Time box in the General Preferences screen to open the
Set Time dialog.
2. Tap the up or down arrows to change the hour.
3. Tap the minutes box, and then tap the arrows to adjustthe settings
for the current time.
4. Tap the AM or PM box to select the time of day.
Note: Your WorkPad can also display time based on a 24-hour
clock. See “Formats Preferences,” in the Applications
Handbook for the IBM WorkPad.
5. Tap the OK button to close the Set Time dialog and return to the
General Preferences screen.
Tap here

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Setting the Current Date
The Set Date box in the General Preferences screen is used to set the
current date for your WorkPad.
To set the current date:
1. Tap the Set Date box to open the Set Date dialog.
2. Tap the arrows at the top to select the current year.
3. Tap a month box to select the current month.
4. Tap the current date to close the Set Date dialog and return to the
General Preferences screen.
Note: You do not need to adjust the other General Preference
settings at this time. See “General Preferences” in the
Applications Handbook for the IBM WorkPad for
information about the remaining options.
Tap arrows to select year
Tap to select month
Tap to select date

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Connecting the Cradle
The cradle that comes with your WorkPad enables you to synchronize
the information on your WorkPad and the WorkPad Desktop
software using HotSync®technology.
To connect the cradle:
■Turn off your computer and plug the cable from the WorkPad
cradle into the serial communications port on your computer.
Note: Your WorkPad requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a
portwith an internal modem orother device. If you areunsure
about the exact location of the serial port on your computer,
refer to the user’s manual supplied with the computer.
Installing WorkPad Desktop Software
WorkPad Desktop software extends many of the functions of your
WorkPad to your computer. Although using WorkPad Desktop
software is optional, when you use it with your WorkPad and the
built-in HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the
information on your WorkPad with the information on your
computer. Changes you make on your WorkPad or WorkPad Desktop
appear in both places after you synchronize.
With WorkPad Desktop software you can:
■Work with your WorkPad applications on your computer.
WorkPad Desktop duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do
List and Memo Pad applications on your WorkPad, so you can
view, enter and modify any data stored on your WorkPad.

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■Back up the data stored on your WorkPad with HotSync
technology and synchronize the data with WorkPad Desktop.
Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data is
always safe and up-to-date. See the “HotSync” chapter in the
Applications Handbook for the IBM WorkPad for information about
using this feature.
■Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other
Windows®applications into Address Book or Memo Pad.
■Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List and Memo Pad
information on any Windows-compatible printer.
System Requirements
To install and operate WorkPad Desktop, your computer system must
meet the following requirements:
Minimum Requirements
■Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
■IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher
■8 MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended
■12 MB available hard disk space
■VGA monitor or better (the WorkPad Quick Tour requires a 256
color video display)
■CD-ROM drive
■Pointing device
■One available serial port
Optional Equipment
■Modem (such as WorkPad Modem)
■Windows-compatible printer

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Software Installation
The following instructions guide you through installing WorkPad
Desktop software. After you install the software, refer to the Help
menu for complete information about how to use WorkPad Desktop.
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of the WorkPad
Desktop software, please do the following before installing:
■Connect the cradle to your computer.
■If you have placed your WorkPad in the cradle, remove it during
software installation.
■Exit all programs, including those that run automatically at
startup, such as fax software, virus protection software, screen-
saver software, and application toolbars such as Microsoft®Office.
■Donot simply copy the WorkPad Desktop files to yourhard drive.
You must use the installer to place the files in their proper
locations and to decompress the files.
To install WorkPad Desktop software:
1. Exit any open Windows programs and disable any virus-scanning
software.
2. Insert the WorkPad Desktop CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
3. Wait for the introduction screen to appear.
4. Click the Install button to begin the installation procedure.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Chapter 2
Working With Your WorkPad
This chapter explains how to open applications, use
the on-screen keyboard, write with the stylus and
use common features on your IBM WorkPad.
Selecting Applications
Your WorkPad is equipped with a variety of applications. All the
applications installed on your WorkPad appear in the Applications
Launcher. You can use the Applications Launcher to open any
application installed on your WorkPad. You can also open the four
main applications — DateBook, Address Book, To Do List and Memo
Pad — with the buttons on the front panel of your WorkPad.
Tip: When you press the buttons on the front panel, you have
instant access to the selected application. You don’t even need
to turn on your WorkPad first.
In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the
Applications Launcher displays the current time, battery level and
application category.
To open applications:
1. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher.

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2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you have
many applications installed on your WorkPad, tap the scroll bar to
see all of your applications.
Tip: As a shortcut, you can write the Graffiti character stroke
for the first letter of the application you want to use. The
Applications Launcher scrolls to the first application that
begins with that letter.
Switching Applications
When working inany application,you can tap the icon orpressthe
buttons on the front panel to switch to any other application. Your
WorkPad saves your work in the current application and displays it
when you return to the current screen.
Changing the Applications Launcher Display Format
By default the Applications Launcher displays each application as an
icon. As an alternative, you can choose to show a list of applications.
To change the Applications Launcher display:
1. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher.
2. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher menus.
3. Tap Preferences from the Options menu to open the Preferences
dialog.
4. Tap the View By pick list and select the List option.
5. Tap the OK button to close the Preferences dialog and display the
Applications Launcher in list format.

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Displaying Applications by Category
The category feature enables you to limit the number of applications
that appear on the screen. You can assign categories to your
applications and then choose to display a single category or all your
applications.
To display applications by category:
1. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher.
2. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher menus.
3. Tap Category from the App menu to open the Category dialog.
4. Tap the pick list next to each application to assign it to a category.
Tip: To create a new category, tap Edit Category from the pick
list to open the Edit Categories dialog. Tap the New
button, enter the category name, and then tap the OK
button to add the category. Tap OK to close the Edit
Categories dialog.
5. Tap the Done button to closethe Category dialog and return to the
Applications Launcher.
6. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen and select
the application category you want to display.
Tip: You can also tap the icon to scroll through the
application categories.

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Displaying Application Information
You can use the Applications Launcher Info dialog to display
information about the applications on your WorkPad.
To display application information:
1. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher.
2. Tap the icon on the WorkPad screen to open the Applications
Launcher menus.
3. Tap Info from the App menu to open the Info dialog.
4. Tap the Version button to display version information for the
WorkPad system software and the installed applications.
5. Tap the Records button to display the percentage of memory
available and the number of entries stored in each application.
6. Tap the Size button to display the total amount of memory
available and the amount used by each application.
7. Tap the Done button to return to the Applications Launcher screen.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
You can activate the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter
text or numbers on your WorkPad. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti
characters while using the on-screen keyboard.
To use the on-screen keyboard:
1. Open anyWorkPad application as described earlier in this chapter.
2. Tap any record name, or tap the New button.
3. Tap the left target to open the Alpha keyboard, or tap the right
target to open the Numeric keyboard.