Palm tapwave Zodiac Guide

UsingYour
Zodiac™Console

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TableofContents
TableofContentsTableofContents
TableofContents
AboutThisGuide
AboutThisGuideAboutThisGuide
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1Introductiontoyou
1Introductiontoyou1Introductiontoyou
1IntroductiontoyourZ
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Systemrequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the cableor cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging thebattery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Batterylife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting yourconsole forthe first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PalmDesktopsoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing PalmDesktopsoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using yourconsole with another desktop organizer . . . . . . 18
Zodiaccomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About the frontpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing thestylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connectingthe headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjustingthe screen orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness . . . . . 23
Opening applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Learning tonavigate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Input Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Navigationcontrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Commandtoolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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2EnteringDatainYou
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software . . . . . . . . 32
Learningto writeGraffiti 2 characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General Guidelines forGraffiti 2 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Graffiti 2 tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Graffiti2 alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Writing punctuation marks and other special characters . . . . 36
Using Graffiti 2 Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Graffiti 2 ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Usingthe onscreenkeyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Usingyour computerkeyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Usingan external keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Importing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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3ManagingApplications
ManagingApplicationsManagingApplications
ManagingApplications 43
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Usingthe Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Customizingthe Home screendisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Arranging icons on the radial menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Organizing applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Home screenpreferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewing information on an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installing add-on applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing add-on applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
RemovingPalmDesktop software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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4UsingMusic
UsingMusicUsingMusic
UsingMusic 53
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Opening Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Uploading songs fromyour computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Deleting songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Conserving power whileplaying songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setting Music preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Photo
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Opening Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Uploading pictures fromyour computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting Photospreferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Deleting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Deleting a singlepicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Deleting multiple pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Copying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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6PlayingGames
PlayingGamesPlayingGames
PlayingGames 66
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Playing multi-playergames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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7Using
UsingUsing
Using C
CC
Cloc
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OpeningClock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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8PerformingCommonTasks
PerformingCommonTasksPerformingCommonTasks
PerformingCommonTasks 71
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Creating records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Editingrecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Selecting Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Usingthe Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Deleting records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Purging records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Categorizing records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Moving arecord intoa category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Displayinga category of records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Addingor editing categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Finding records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Finding Address Bookrecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using the Finddialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
UsingPhone Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Sorting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sorting To DoList records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records . . . . . . . . . 80
Makingrecords private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hiding privaterecords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Displaying private records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Attaching notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Deleting a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Choosing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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UsingAddressBooUsingAddressBoo
UsingAddressBook
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Opening AddressBook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Addingand using Address Book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Creating an Address Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Viewing an addressentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Duplicating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting different types of phone numbers and addresses . . . . 88
EditingAddressBook entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Changing Address Book display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens . . . . . 90
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UsingDateBooUsingDateBoo
UsingDateBook
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Opening DateBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Scheduling events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Scheduling timed eventsfor thecurrent date . . . . . . . . . 94
Scheduling a timed event for another date. . . . . . . . . . . 96
Scheduling untimed events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Adding Address Bookinformation to an event . . . . . . . . . 97
Rescheduling events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scheduling repeating orcontinuous events . . . . . . . . . . 98
Changing repeating orcontinuous events . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Setting the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Setting analarm for an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Snoozing thealarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Setting alarm options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Changing the Date Book view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Working in Week view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Working in Month view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Working inAgenda view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Spotting eventconflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Changingthe DateBook display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Changing the displayed Start and End Times. . . . . . . . . .108

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11UsingMemoPad
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11UsingMemoPad 110
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Opening Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Creating memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Reviewing memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Arranging the Memo List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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UsingToDo List
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OpeningTo DoList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Creating To Do List items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Setting To Do List priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Checking off To Do List items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Changing priorities and duedates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Sorting To Doitems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Setting To DoList preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
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UsingUsing
Using C
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Opening Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Using the Calculator buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Displayingrecentcalculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
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SettingSetting
SettingP
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Preferences
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Opening the Preferences screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Date& Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Graffiti 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
NetworkDetails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Login scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Connectingto yourISP ordial-in service . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

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Quick Launch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
ShortCut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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SynchronizingDataSynchronizingData
SynchronizingData 144
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Performing acable or cradleHotSync operation . . . . . . . . . 144
SelectingHotSyncsetup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
CustomizingHotSyncapplication settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Security
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ecurity 149
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Masking and hiding records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Masking privaterecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Hiding privaterecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Assigning and editing passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Locking your console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Turning on and unlocking your console. . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Recoveringfrom a forgotten password . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Deleting a forgottenpassword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Insistent alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Usingthe Reminder dialog screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Setting alarm sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using the Reminders list screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Subtle alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Understanding the blinking alarmindicator . . . . . . . . . 157
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UsingExpansionCardUsingExpansionCard
UsingExpansionCards
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Inserting and removingan expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessing applications on an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . 159
Displaying information about applications on an expansion card. 160
Copying an application froman expansion card . . . . . . . . . 161
Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card . . . . 162
Deleting applications from an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . 163
UsingCardInfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Renaming an expansion card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Reformattingan expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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BeamingandSendingInformationBeamingandSendingInformation
BeamingandSendingInformation 167
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Creating abusiness card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Beaming arecord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Beaming anapplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Receiving beamed information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Sending information with Bluetooth communication . . . . . . .170
IR HotSyncoperations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Preparing yourcomputer for infrared communication . . . . .171
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication. . .172
Performing an IR HotSync operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations. . . . . . . .173
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MaintainingYourConsoleMaintainingYourConsole
MaintainingYourConsole 174
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Migration information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Creating auser profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operation . . . . . .177
Caringforyour Zodiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
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21Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting 178
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I’m having trouble installing add-on software. . . . . . . . . . .178
I’m trying to run a game I just installed and Iget an
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean? . . . . . . . . .178
My Zodiac won’tturn on.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
My consoleisnot responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
I did a soft reset and my console is still not responding. . . . . . .179
I did an extensions-off reset and console is still not responding. . .180
When I tap an area on my screen, something else gets
highlighted or I have to tap above orbelow my target. . . . . .181
I’m having trouble synchronizing with my computer. . . . . . . .181
When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy. . . . . .182
I beamed (or sent)one of my Zodiac games to my friend and
it won’trun on his device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
I’m using an SD/MMCcard reader to load files directly onto an
expansion card. What folder should I use? . . . . . . . . . . .183
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? . . . . . . .183
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? . . . . . .185

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How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled access point?. . . . .185
I just downloaded and installed a game. I’m now getting
an error thatI’mmissing a file.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
I’m having trouble establishing a network connection. . . . . . .186
How doI view progress messages during networklogin? . . . . .187
Howdo I view the NetworkLog? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
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22RegulatoryInformation
RegulatoryInformationRegulatoryInformation
RegulatoryInformation 188
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188
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement . . .188
Important Note: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . .188

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AboutThisGuide
AboutThisGuideAboutThisGuide
AboutThisGuide
Welcome to Using Your Zodiac™ Console. This guide is designed to help you
getup and runningquickly onyourconsole. It describesall you need toknow
about howto use your Zodiac console and the applications that come with it.
This guide shows you how to:
•Identify all the parts of your console
•View and enter data
•Use the applications that come with your console
•Use your console with your computer
•Personalize your console with your own preference settings
Afteryoubecomefamiliar with the basicfunctionality ofyourZodiac console,
you can use this guide as a reference for less common tasks, for maintaining
your Zodiac console, and as a source of information if you have problems
operating it. For additional information visit tapwave.com.
Some of the applications that come with your Zodiac console are
documented separately. If you do not find information about a particular
application in this guide, look for the PDF file in the folder for that application
on the CD that came with your Zodiac console orvisit tapwave.com.

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ZodiacConsole
Your Zodiac console combines a full mobile entertainment experience --
including music, photos,movies, andinteractive video games -- with the best
organizer tools available.
Using HotSync®technology you can add media to your console as well as
synchronize (exchange, update, and backup) your personal data.
Your Zodiac console gives you everything you need to go, do, and play.
Systemrequirements
SystemrequirementsSystemrequirements
Systemrequirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software your computer system must
meet the followingminimum requirements:
•Windows 98 SE/2000 (with service pack 3)/me/XP Home/XP Pro (with
administrator rights)
•IBM-compatible Pentium computer or higher
•40MB available hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
•One available USB port
In addition, the following equipment is required for optional connectivity
features:
•Internet service provider (ISP)
•Compatible mobile phone

Introduction to your Zodiac Console
Connectingthecableorcradle
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Connectingthecableorcradle
ConnectingthecableorcradleConnectingthecableorcradle
Connectingthecableorcradle
The HotSync cable that comes with your Zodiac console enables you to
synchronize the information on your console with your computer. You can
also purchase an optionalHotSync cradle to synchronize your console.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IfyouaremigratingfromanotherPalmPowered™console,follow
theinstructionsonpage174beforeconnectingthecableorcradleandinstalling
thePalmDesktopsoftware.
1. Turn offyourcomputer.
2. Plugthe HotSynccable orcradleinto aUSBport onyour computer.
3. Plugthe poweradapter intoa poweroutlet.
4. Connectthe power adaptercable andthe HotSynccable.

Introduction to your Zodiac Console
Chargingthebattery
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To use your Zodiacconsole, you must connect it to an AC outlet and charge
the battery.
1. Connect yourconsoleto an AC outletusing one ofthese threesetups:
•DesktopSetup.Connect theoptionalHotSynccradle(soldseparately)
to the HotSync cable, your computer, and an outlet as described in the
cradle instructions, and then insert your console in the cradle.
•TravelSetup.Connect the HotSync cable to your computer and an
outlet as described on page 13, and then connect your console tothe
HotSync cable.
•Ultra-light Setup. Connect thepower adapter cable to your console.
2. Waitapproximately2hours forthebattery tofullycharge.
While your console charges, the LED is yellow. When your console is fully
charged, the LED turns green.
When your console needs to be recharged, the LED blinks and turns yellow.
When the LED turns red, your battery is extremely low.
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•Although you can turn your console on while it is charging, your
console charges more quickly while it is turned off.
•The battery hasa built-in sensor to prevent it from overheating. This
also means that it stops charging if the environment is too warm.
– Keep in mind that operating your console while charging the
battery generates heat.
– We do not recommend charging your console in environments
that are over 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Ifyou mustcharge your consolein temperaturesabove 91degrees
Fahrenheit, do not turn it on while it is charging.
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Extend the life of your battery by following these guidelines:
•Use the lowest brightness setting you find comfortable (see page 23).
•Turn off your console as soon as you finish using it. Do not wait for the
auto timeout to turn it off.
•Keep the Auto-off after setting in General Preferences set to 30
seconds in case you forget to turn off your console.
•Use the headphones when listening to music and videos andkeep the
volume low. Playing them loudly through the internal speakers will
significantly reduce battery life. Playing them loudly through the
headphones can permanently damage your hearing.
•Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it.
•Turn off the Beam Receive setting in General Preferences when you’re
not using the IR port to receive information from another device.

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The first time you start your Zodiac console, setup instructions appear on the
screen. These instructions guide you through calibrating the touch-screen
(also called the digitizer) and the analog controller.
1. Pressthe Powerbutton .
2. Followthe onscreeninstructions,tappingthescreen and movingthe
analogcontroller where indicated.
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Palm Desktop software includes many of the sameapplications as your
Zodiac console: Photos, Music, Address Book, Date Book, To Do List,and
Memo Pad. You can use the HotSync feature of this software to load,
exchange, and backup files between your console and your computer.
It’sagoodideatobackupyourfilesincasesomethinghappenstothedataon
your Zodiac console. Changes you make on your Zodiac console or Palm
Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
Using the Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
•WorkwithyourZodiacconsoleapplicationsonyourcomputertoview,
enter, and modify files stored on your console.
•Back up the files stored on your console with HotSync technology and
synchronizethefilesinyourPalmDesktopsoftware.Synchronizationis
a one-step procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-
date. See page144for more information.
•Load compatible files and applications onto your console from your
computer.
•Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other
desktop applications into selected applications. See page41 for more
information.
•Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad
information on any printer.

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The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop
software so that you can transfer data from your computer to your console.
Before you begin, make sure you connected the HotSync cable or cradle to
your computer as described on page13.
After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software for
information on how to use thesoftware.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: DonotcopythePalmDesktopsoftwarefilestoyour
computer’sharddisk.Youmustusetheinstallertoplacethefilesin
theirproperlocationsandtodecompressthefiles.
TIP:
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TIP: IfyouareaSystemAdministratorpreparingseveralconsolesforagroup
ofusers,youmaywanttocreateauserprofiletoinstallastandardsetofdata.
Seepage 176 beforeperformingthefirstHotSyncoperation.
1. Exitanyopen programs, includingthosethatrunatstartup (suchas
Microsoft Office), anddisable anyvirus-scanningsoftware.
2. InsertthePalmDesktop softwareCDinto thecomputer’sCD-ROM drive.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Iftheinstallationdoesnotbeginautomatically,clicktheWindows
Startbutton,chooseRun,enterD:\autorun.exe,andthenclickOK.Ifnecessary,
replaceD:withthedriveletterassignedtoyourCD-ROMdrive.
3. Follow the onscreeninstructions to completethe installation.When
prompted, completethe following steps:
a. InstallPalm Desktop software, whichalso installs your free BonusSoftware
applications.
b. Select or create a user name.
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d. Create your FREE tapwave.comaccount.
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Ifyoupreferto useanotherdesktoporganizer, such asMicrosoftOutlook, you
can do so. After you install Palm Desktop software, simply install the
connection softwareforyourdesktop organizer, calledaconduit. Theconduit
lets you synchronize the data between your console and yourdesktop
organizer.
The Palm Desktop software CD includes PocketMirror from Chapura conduit,
which enables you to synchronize the PIM applications (Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad)with Microsoft Outlook. If you would like to
synchronize these applications with Microsoft Outlook, first install Palm
Desktopsoftware,andthen browse the CDforChapuraPocketMirror, and run
the setup program to install it.
If you want to synchronize with a desktop organizer application other than
Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook or, you must purchase the
necessary conduit software (if available).

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•Bluetooth button. Activates the built-in Bluetooth radio so that your
Zodiac console can communicate with other devices that are enabled
with Bluetooth technology. For details, see page 124 andpage 170.
•Triggerbuttons. Performs various actions based on the application.
•Power button. Turns the console on (if it is off) and returns to the last
screen that was displayed. Press thePower button again to turn the
console off.
Pressing and holding the Power button opens the dialog box where
you can adjust the sound volume and screen brightness. For details,
see page 23.
The Power button also includes an LED that changes color based on
the status of the battery.
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–Green. Appears when your console is connected to the cable or
cradle and it is fully charged.
–Yellow. Appears when your console is charging.
–Red. Appears when yourconsole battery is critically low and needs
to be charged.
•Analogcontroller. Allows you to navigate through the Home screen
and move around within applications. Move it in the direction you
want to go, or press it when centered to select an item. For details, see
page25.
•Function button. Performs various actions based on the application.
For example, in Date Book you can press this button to change the
calendar display format.
•Left/Right speakers. Enables you to listen to music and game sounds
without using the headphones.
•Headphonejack.Enablesyoutoconnectheadphonestoyourconsole
so you can discreetly listen to music and game sounds.
•Homebutton. Opens the Home screen where you can select a game
or application that you want to start. For details, see page43.
•Console screen. Displays the applications and data stored in your
console. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
•Actionbuttons. Activates various functions based on the application.
For example, in a game, these buttons might be used for acceleration,
braking,stunts,orweapons,butintheHomescreen,thesebuttons are
shortcuts to your favorite games or applications. See page 47 for
details on the Enable Quick Launch option to assign your favorite
shortcuts to these buttons.