Palm M505 User manual

NewSleekPalmm500andm505HandheldsAddExpansion,MobileConnectivityandVibrantColor
<br/><br/>Postage-Stamp-SizeSDandMultiMediaCardSlotforBuilt-inExpansionOptions<br/><br/> TopsIndustryforSmallestSize<br/><br/>SANTACLARA,Calif.,March19/PRNewswire/ --Palm,Inc.(Nasdaq:PALM),a<br/><br/>leadingproviderofhandheldcomputers,todayunveiledanewerainsleek,<br/><br/>expandablehandheldcomputing--thePalm<fontsize="-1">^&#153;</font> m500 series handhelds. Twonew<br/><br/>models--thePalmm500monochromehandheldandthePalmm505colorhandheld,<br/><br/>definedbyitsvibrant16-bitcolorscreen--packthepowerof flexible dual,<br /><br />plug -and-playexpansionandmobileInternetaccesscapabilityintothenext<br/><br/>generationofthebest-sellingPalmVhandheldproductdesign.ASecure<br/><br/>Digital(SD)andMultiMediaCardexpansionslotaboutthe size of a postage<br /><br />stamp, a new Universal Connector for hardware add -onmodules,andInternet<br/><br/>connectivitysoftwaremakethem500serieshandheldsthemostwearable,<br/><br/>expandableandwireless-capablehandheldsonthemarkettoday.<br /><br /> (Photo:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010319/HSM016-a<br/><br/>http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010319/HSM016-b)<br/><br/>Bothhandheldsfeature a new Arctic Mist metallic silver color as well as<br /><br />a new, gentle curve for easier gripping at the products' waistline. Them500<br/><br/>handheld,weighingjustfourounces,isscheduledtobeavailableinthe<br/><br/>UnitedStatesinlateAprilforanestimatedstreetprice(ESP)of$399<br/><br/>(U.S.).(1)InternationalavailabilityisexpectedinMay. Them505handheld,<br/><br/>thelightestexpandablecolor-screenhandheldcomputingproducteverdesigned,<br/><br />is scheduled to be available in the United States in May for $449 (ESP).<br /><br />International availability is expected in June. OutsidetheUnitedStates,<br/><br/>userscanchoosefromsixlanguagesforbothmodels--English,French,<br/><br/>Italian,Spanish,GermanandJapanese.Effective today, the popular Palm Vx<br /><br />handheld moves from $399 to $349 (ESP).<br /><br /> IBMintendstoannounceandshipnewversionsofitsWorkPad,basedonthe<br/><br/>m500serieshandhelds,inthesecondquarter.PalmisanOEMforIBM<br/><br/>WorkPads.<br/><br/> "We selected SD and MultiMediaCard technology for our expansion slot<br /><br />because its small size allows us to maintain the elegant, sleek form factor<br /><br />valued by our customers. Userscannoweasilycarryadditionalmemory,video<br/><br/>clips,images,applications,games,backupcapabilityandmore,"saidByron<br/><br/>Connell,vicepresident,ProductManagementandPlanning,Palm,Inc."Its<br/><br/>adoptionasastandard[byabroad variety of leading manufacturers], power<br /><br />efficiency, low cost, fast transfer rates and support for I/O make it the best<br /><br />choice for collaboration and sharing among Palm handhelds and other consumer<br /><br />electronics devices."<br /><br /> Inaddition,Palmrecognizesuserswantremoteaccesstotheircorporate<br/><br/>andpersonaldataandhasincludedMobileConnectivitysoftwarewiththem500<br/><br/>serieshandhelds.Usingacompatibledata -enabledmobilephoneormodem,<br/><br/>customershavewirelessInternetaccessreadilyavailableforemailandweb<br/><br/>contentvia their Internet Service Provider.<br /><br /> DualExpansionArchitecture<br/><br/>ThePalmm500serieshandheldsintroducePalm'sdualexpansion<br/><br/>architecture,whichincludesanSDandMultiMediaCardexpansionslotandanew<br/><br/>UniversalConnector,whichsupportsadd -onmodules.Thesenewexpansion<br/><br/>technologieswillbecommonacrossfuturePalmhandhelds.<br/><br/> SDandMultiMediaCard--Small,FlexibleandCost-effective<br/><br/>Palm'spostage-stamp-sizeexpansionslotoffersplug-and-playuseofthe<br/><br/>industry'ssmallestexpansion formats: SD and MultiMediaCard media. The<br/><br/>expansioncards,whichrangefrom8MBto256MB(2),canbeeasilycarriedand<br/><br/>insertedintheexpansionslotforinstantaccesstoapplications,content,<br/><br/>datastorageandbackup,images,videoclipsandmore.Because of the broad<br /><br />acceptance of SD and MultiMediaCard media, the cards can be shared among a<br /><br />variety of consumer electronics products as well, such as printers, digital<br /><br />cameras and MP3 players.<br /><br /> LikePalm,morethan200companies,includingPanasonic,Toshibaand<br/><br/>SanDisk,havecommittedtosupportingtheSDcardstandardforuseinmultiple<br/><br/>consumerproducts.MoreinformationontheSDAssociationcanbe found at<br /><br />http://www.sdcard.org.<br /><br /> MoreinformationaboutMultiMediaCardmediaisavailableathttp://www.mmca.org.<br/><br/>"AsoneofthecompaniesthatledthedevelopmentoftheSDmemorycard,<br/><br/>PanasonicisexcitedbyPalm'sadoptionofthe SD format as part of its<br /><br />expansion strategy," said Arthur Matsumoto, vice president of planning at<br /><br />Panasonic's North American headquarters, Matsushita Electric Corporation of<br /><br />America. "Panasonicbelievesthatconsumerswillbenefitfrominnovative<br/><br/>applicationsthatwillresultfromtheenhancedinteroperabilitybetweenPalm<br/><br/>handheldsandawiderangeofpersonaltechnologydevices,includingthose<br/><br/>fromPanasonic.Weexpectthat the launch of these new SD -capablePalm<br/><br/>handheldswillbeamajorstepforwardfortheSDformatasawhole."<br/><br/> TheSDformatalsosupportsinput/output(SDIO)connectivityforfuture<br/><br/>capabilities.WithSDIO,manufacturerswillbeabletominiaturizetheir<br/><br/>technologiestocreateSDIOmodulesforscanners,radios,modems,camerasand<br/><br/>MP3players. A number of manufacturers, including Toshiba and Panasonic, have<br /><br />already announced plans to create SDIO cards using technologies such as<br /><br />Bluetooth, a new wireless standard that will enable seamless collaboration<br /><br />among handhelds and other computing products.<br /><br /> Thisflexiblemediagivesthemorethan145,000developersforthe<br/><br/>PalmOS<fontsize=" -1">^&reg;</font>platformtheopportunitytocreateanddistributeanevenbroader<br/><br/>arrayofproductsandsoftware.Plus,thelowcost of the media will allow<br /><br />for a broader and more rapid proliferation of solutions for consumers and<br /><br />businesses. Forexample,businesseswillbeabletoprovideemployeeswith<br/><br/>up-to-datematerials,suchasdatabases,salescollateralandproduct manuals,<br /><br />in a cost -effectivemanner.<br/><br/>NewUniversalConnector--SuperfastUSBHotSync<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>Cradle<br/><br/>Them500serieswillbethefirsttoincludePalm's new Universal<br /><br />Connector, a standard connector and attachment methodology to be common across<br /><br />future Palm handhelds.<br /><br /> Them500seriesproductsarebundledwithPalm'sUSBHotSynccradle,<br/><br/>providingeveneasiersetupandfastersynchronizationthanpreviousmodels.<br/><br/>TheUSBcradleprovidesout -of-theboxconnectivityforbothPCandMacintosh<br/><br/>users.ThecradlealsosupportstheUniversalConnectorandassuchwill<br/><br/>becomethestandardcradle for future Palm products.<br /><br /> TheUniversalConnectorwillallowdeveloperstocreatecommonhardware<br/><br/>add-ons,suchaswirelessmodems,cameras,GPSreceiversandMP3 players, that<br /><br />can be used across a broad variety of future Palm handhelds, giving corporate<br /><br />and individual customers the most flexibility for extending the functionality<br /><br />of their handhelds.<br /><br /> "PalmbelievestheUniversalConnectorisanimportantsteptoward<br/><br/>simplifyingtheprocessofselectingexpansionsolutionsforhandheld<br/><br/>computersbecauseitwillleadtoallproductsbeingcompatiblewithall<br/><br/>peripherals,"saidByron Connell. "Ultimately,thiswillprovidemorechoices<br/><br/>forconsumers,easiermaintenancebycorporateITgroups,andgreater<br/><br/>opportunitiesforthird -partydevelopers."<br/><br/>MobileConnectivity--ManyWaystoStayConnected<br/><br/> Them500handheldseriesofferspeopleseveraloptionsforkeepingin<br/><br/>touch.TheincludedPalmMobileConnectivitysoftwareallowscustomersto<br/><br/>connecttotheInternetandmanageemail(3)andShortMessagingService(SMS)<br/><br />virtually anytime, anywhere using a compatible modem or mobile phone.(4)<br /><br /> ThePalmMobileConnectivitysoftwareincludeswebclippingtechnologyand<br/><br/>theMyPalm<fontsize=" -1">^&#153;</font>mobileportalapplication.Webclippingtechnologyenables<br/><br/>handhelduserstoaccesspopularwebcontent,suchasABCNews,ESPN,CBS<br/><br/>MarketwatchandFidelity,inaformattailoredforfast,comfortablehandheld<br/><br/>viewing.More than 600 web clipping applications can be downloaded for free<br /><br />at http://www.palm.net.<br /><br /> TheMyPalmmobileportalapplicationoffersusersaccesstoapowerfulnew<br/><br/>web - based service that gives them the freedom to manage their personal data<br /><br />and customize their favorite Internet content wirelessly from their Palm<br /><br />handhelds.<br /><br /> Foremail,thePalmMobileConnectivitysoftwareincludesPalm<br/><br/>MultiMail<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>software,providingaccesstopersonalInternetmail(POP3,<br/><br/>IMAP4), such as Earthlink and AT&amp;T WorldNet. Thesoftwarealsoincludes<br/><br/>supportforSMS,whichletsuserssendandreceivemessagesanddatawitha<br/><br/>GSMdata-enabledmobilephone.<br/><br /> Inaddition,boththem500andm505handheldsintheUnitedStatesinclude<br/><br/>AOLforPalmOS,whichgivesAOLmembershandheldaccesstoAOLemailand<br/><br/>instantmessagingintheoffice,onthe road, or anywhere they can make a<br /><br />connection. Manyotherweb-basedemailapplications,suchasYahoo!Mailand<br/><br/>Hotmail,alsocanbedownloadedforfreeathttp://www.palm.net.<br/><br/> BothhandheldmodelsalsocomewithPalmHotSyncMail,whichenables<br/><br/>peopleon-the-gotoreadandreplytodesktopemailoffline.<br/><br/> VibrantColor--CrispScreensWithoutSacrificingBatteryLife<br/><br/>Them505product'snewcolorscreenoffersbrightandeasyreadability,<br/><br/>indoorsandout.Thereflectivescreenis designed to support more than<br /><br />65,000 colors and color -rich16-bitapplicationsforclearviewingofgames,<br/><br/>photosandvideoclips.Them505handheldGraffiti<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>writingarea can be<br /><br />backlit for easy reading in dark conditions.<br /><br /> ThenewPalmm500serieshandheldsuseapowerfulnewlithiumpolymer<br/><br/>batterythateasilyhandlesthecolorscreendemandsofthem505handheld.<br/><br/>Thissmall,lightnewtechnologyprovidesthreetofourweeksof average use<br /><br />on a single charge.<br /><br /> Them500handheldusesanenhancedgray-scalescreenforacrisp,clear<br/><br/>display, with greater contrast for easier readability.<br /><br /> NewFunctionality--FasterOperations,Upgradeability,Enhanced<br/><br/>Notification<br/><br/>Them500serieshandheldsofferafasterprocessor,theDragonballVZ<br /><br />33MHz, for faster handheld operations. Bothmodelshave4MBflashmemory,<br/><br/>whichprovidesmoreflexibilityandupgradeability,and8MBofRAMforhighly<br/><br/>efficientstorageofadditionaldataandapplications.<br/><br/>Boththem500andm505can be programmed for silent alerts. Userscan<br/><br/>choosebetweenanaudiblealarm,avibratemodeorablinkingLEDfor<br/><br/>notificationofimportanteventsandmessages.<br/><br/>AlsoincludedarethepopularClockandNotePadapplications, first<br /><br />introduced in the Palm m100 series handhelds.<br /><br /> NewPalmOS<fontsize=" -1">^&reg;</font>Software--NativeExpansion,USBandWirelessCapabilities<br/><br/>Them500serieshandheldsarethefirsttoincludethelatestversionof<br/><br/>Palm'sindustry -leadingoperatingsystem,PalmOSv4.0,whichnowincludes<br/><br/>supportforthefollowing:<br/><br/>*Plug-and-playExpansion--Dualplug-and-play architecture for SD and<br /><br /> MultiMediaCardexpansioncardslotandanewUniversalConnector.<br/><br/>*NativeUSBSupport--NewUSB-enabledUniversalConnectorfor faster<br /><br /> HotSyncoperationsandeasiersetup.<br/><br/>*Security--Improvedsecuritywithnewpasswordprotection,<br/><br/> user-configuredautomaticlockout,improveddatamaskingandpassword<br/><br/>"hinting."<br/><br/>*WebclippingandSMSsupport --ImprovedInternetaccessandSMSfor<br/><br/>mobileandwirelessaccesstowebcontentanddata.<br/><br/>*Notification -- Expandedeventnotificationoptionsand"subtle"alarm<br/><br/>supportforPalmOSapplications.<br/><br/>*Time-zoneSupport--Improvedscheduling across time zones.<br /><br /> *AddressBookDialCommand--Userscandialphonenumbersdirectlyfrom<br/><br/>thePalmAddressBookwhenconnectedtoacompatiblemobile phone.<br /><br /> PalmDesktopSoftware--EnhancedforWindowsUsers,MacSoftwareNow<br/><br/>Included<br/><br/>Them500seriesproductscome with the latest versions of Palm's popular<br /><br />desktop PIM software for Windows and Mac OS. ThePalmDesktopsoftwarev4.0<br/><br/>forWindowsincludesenhancedfunctionalityaswellasconduitsoftwarefor<br/><br/>synchronizingwithMicrosoftOutlook'scalendar,contacts,notesandtasks.<br/><br/>ThelatestversionofPalmDesktop software v2.6 for Mac OS and the USB<br /><br />HotSync cradle let Mac users get started out -of-the-box.<br/><br/>BonusSoftware--Enhanced Handheld Capabilities<br /><br /> Includedwiththem500serieshandheldsareanumberofsoftware<br/><br/>applicationsthatcanbeinstalledforcapabilitiesthatenableuserstodo<br/><br/>morewiththeirhandhelds(seepressreleaseaddendumforspecificdetails).<br/><br />If bought separately, these bundled products would cost more that $100 (EPS).<br /><br /> *PalmReader--UserscanreadelectronicbooksontheirPalmhandhelds.<br/><br/> *DataVizDocumentsToGo3.0--EnablesuserstoviewandeditWord<br/><br/>documents,Excelspreadsheetsandotherdocumenttypes.<br/><br /> *MGIPhotoSuiteMobileEdition--Userscanviewandshareimagesand<br/><br/>videoclips.<br/><br/> *InfinitySoftworkspowerOnePersonalcalculator--Userscanperform<br/><br/>advancedmathandbusinessfunctions.<br/><br/>*AvantGo --Provideswirelessandofflineaccessfromahandheldto<br/><br/>contentandapplicationsontheweb.<br/><br/>*AOLforPalm OS --AOLmemberscansendandreceiveAOLemailand<br/><br/>instantmessages.<br/><br/>*ChapuraPocketMirror3.02 --SynchronizeswithMicrosoftOutlook<br/><br/>calendar,contacts,tasksandnotes<br/><br/>PalmPak<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>ContentCardsandNew Utility Cards<br /><br /> Inconjunctionwiththem500andm505handheldintroduction,Palmtoday<br/><br/>offersfivePalmPakcontentcardsandtwoutilitycards:<br/><br/>ContentCards<br/><br/>*Travel --Threetravelcardsareavailable:<br/><br/>--UnitedStates--IncludesLonelyPlanetCitySyncTravelGuides for<br /><br /> sixcities,andtime-zonemanagementsoftware;sellsfor<br/><br/>$39.95(ESP).<br/><br/> --Europe--IncludesLonelyPlanetCitySyncTravelGuidesforsix<br/><br/>cities,time-zonemanagementsoftware,acurrencyconversion<br/><br/> calculator,andlanguagetranslators;sellsfor$39.95(ESP).<br/><br/>--AsiaPacific--IncludesLonelyPlanetCitySync Travel Guides for<br /><br /> sixcities,time-zonemanagementsoftware,andcurrencyconversion<br/><br/>calculator;sellsfor$39.95(ESP).<br/><br/> *Games--Bundledwith10games,includingZap!2016,SimCity,PxBlackjack<br/><br/>andKlondikeSolitaire;sellsfor$29.95(ESP).<br/><br/>*Reference Dictionary/Thesaurus Card --Forquickreferenceon-the-go,<br/><br/>includesMerriam-Webster'sCollegiateDictionary(TenthEdition)andthe<br/><br/> Franklin Advanced Thesaurus; sells for $39.95 (ESP).<br /><br /> UtilityCards<br/><br/>*BackupCard--Userscanbackupandrestoredatafromtheir<br/><br/> expansion -slotenabledPalmhandheldsinseconds;sellsfor$39.95(ESP)<br/><br/>each.<br/><br/>*16MBExpansionCard(5)--Triplesthe handheld's storage capacity to<br /><br /> holdextrasoftwareapplications,music,databasesandmore;sellsfor<br/><br/>$49.95(ESP).<br/><br/>Palmexpectsmanythird -partycompaniestoannounceSDandMultiMediaCard<br/><br/>expansioncardsforthem500serieshandheldsinthenearfuture(seeaddendum<br/><br/>formoreinformation).<br/><br/>AccessoriesandPeripherals --FashionableandStylishCustomization<br/><br/>ManynewaccessoriesandperipheraloptionsarenowavailableforthePalm<br/><br/>m500serieshandhelds:<br/><br/> * Cases --Fourfashionableleathercaseoptionsforthem500seriesare<br/><br/>available,ranginginpricefrom$24.95forthemostbasicto $34.95<br /><br /> forazipperedmodelwithslotsdesignedtoconvenientlyholdSDor<br/><br/>MultiMediaCardmedia.AlsoavailableistheDeluxeLeatherCarrying<br/><br/> Case($39.95ESP)forcarryingbothaPalmm500serieshandheldandthe<br/><br/>PalmPortableKeyboard.<br/><br/>*PalmPortableKeyboard --Alsoavailabletodayforthenewm500series<br/><br/> handheldsisthepopularPalmPortableKeyboard,abest-selling<br/><br/>collapsiblekeyboardfortypingon-the-go.Withitsfull-sizedQWERTY<br/><br /> layout,userscantakenotesandmanageemailwhileonthemove.This<br/><br/>versionfeaturesthenewUniversalConnectorandsellsfor$99.<br/><br/> *PalmModem<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>ConnectivityKit--ThePalmModemConnectivityKitallows<br/><br/>56Kdialupdata speeds for remote HotSync Mail and access to the<br /><br /> InternetforemailusingMultiMailSEorAOLMail,andwebclipping.<br/><br/>*Traveloptions -- For users who travel frequently, Palm offers several<br /><br /> travelaccessories,includingachargingkitandserialandUSBHotSync<br/><br/>cables.<br/><br/>Moreinformationonaccessoriesforthem500series handhelds is available<br /><br />at http://www.palm.com. Productconfigurationsandaccessorieswillvaryamong<br/><br/>regions.<br/><br/>ImagesofthePalmm500serieshandheldsarelinkedtothepressrelease<br/><br/>onthePRNewswirewebsite(http://www.prnewswire.com).<br/><br/> About Palm, Inc.<br /><br /> Palm,Inc.isapioneerinthefieldofmobileandmobileandwireless<br/><br/>Internetsolutionsandaleadingproviderofhandheldcomputers,accordingto<br/><br/>IDC(December2000).BasedonthePalmOS<font size=" -1">^&reg;</font> platform, Palm's handheld<br /><br />solutions allow people to carry and access their most critical information<br /><br />with them wherever they go. Palm<fontsize="-1">^&#153;</font>handheldsaddresstheneedsof<br/><br/>individuals,enterprisesandeducationalinstitutionsthroughthousandsof<br/><br/>applicationsolutions.<br/><br/>ThePalmOSplatform is also the foundation for products from Palm's<br /><br />licensees and strategic partners, such as Franklin Covey, Handspring, IBM,<br /><br />Kyocera, Sony, Symbol Technologies, and TRG. Platformlicenseesalsoinclude<br/><br/>NokiaandSamsung.ThePalmEconomyisagrowingglobalcommunityof<br/><br/>industry -leadinglicensees,world-classOEMcustomers,andmorethan<br/><br/>145,000innovativedevelopersandsolutionprovidersthathaveregisteredto<br/><br/>developsolutionsbasedonthePalmOSplatform.Palmwent public on<br /><br />March 2, 2000. ItsstockistradedontheNasdaqnationalmarketunderthe<br/><br/>symbolPALM.Moreinformationisavailableathttp://www.palm.com.<br/><br/>(1)Dealerpricesmayvary.<br/><br/> (2) User accessible area will be less due to division of card into<br /><br /> securityareaanduseraccessiblearea.<br/><br/>(3)InternetandemailfeaturesrequireanInternetconnection.<br/><br/>(4)Alistof mobile phones compatible with the Palm m500 series<br /><br /> handheldscanbefoundhttp://www.palm.com.<br/><br/>(5)Thetotalcardcapacityof16millionbytesisdividedintoa<br/><br/> securityareaandauseraccessiblearea(ofapproximately<br/><br/>14.6millionbytes).<br/><br/>PalmOS,HotSync,PalmPak,Graffiti,MultiMailand PalmModem are<br /><br />registered trademarks and Palm and MyPalm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its<br /><br />subsidiaries. Otherbrandsmaybetrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.<br/><br/>Palmm500SeriesPressReleaseAddendum<br/><br/> I.BonusSoftware<br/><br/>PalmReader<br/><br/>Readbooksandperiodicalswhereverandwheneverconvenient.Withthe<br/><br/>PalmReader,aPalm<fontsize=" -1">^&#153;</font>handheldusercandownloadandstartreadingeBooksin<br/><br/>minutes. Best -sellingnovels,referencemanualsandperiodicalsareall<br/><br/>availableforPalmhandhelds.AlsoincludedaretwofreeeBookstoget<br/><br/>started--"12 Valuable Ways to Use Your Palm" from Velocity Business<br /><br />Publishing and "Tarzan of the Apes," Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic story.<br /><br /> http://www.palm.com/eBooks<br/><br/>AOLforPalmOS<br/><br/>AOLmemberscannowcheckAOLemailorsendaninstantmessagefromthe<br/><br/>mall,airport,orjustaboutanywhere. With the AOL 2.0 for Palm OS<font size=" -1">^&reg;</font><br/><br/>application,it'ssimpleandit'sfreetoAOLmembers.Allthatisneededis<br/><br/>aPalm handheld, an America Online account and either a Palm compatible modem<br /><br />or a data -enabledmobilephone.<br/><br/>http://www.aol.com/anywhere<br/><br/>AvantGo<br/><br/>TheAvantGomobileInternetserviceprovidesfreeinteractiveand<br/><br />personalized content and applications to Palm handhelds. WithAvantGo,Palm<br/><br/>handhelduserscanaccesstheweb,onawirelesslyenabledPalmhandheldor<br/><br/>viadesktopsynchronization,orselectfrommorethan650optimizedcontent<br/><br/>channelsforup -to-datenews,stockquotes,flightschedules,movielistings,<br/><br/>restaurantreviews,maps,weather,andmuchmore.<br/><br/>http://www.avantgo.com<br /><br /> ChapuraPocketMirror3.02<br/><br/>PocketMirrorhasbeenthehandheldindustry'sOutlooksynchronization<br/><br/>standardforthepast3years.PocketMirroriseasytoinstallwithno<br/><br/>configurationrequired,andallowsfor simple one -buttonsynchronizationof<br/><br/>databetweenthedesktopandthehandheld.ItfullysupportsallPalmOS<br/><br />handheld computers.<br /><br /> http://www.chapura.com<br/><br/>DataVizDocumentsToGo3.0<br/><br/>Viewandeditdocumentsandspreadsheets,suchasWordandExcel,ona<br/><br/>Palmhandheld.Simplydragfiles into the desktop application and the next<br /><br />time the Palm handheld is synchronized, those files will be moved to the<br /><br />handheld. Virtuallyallformattingwillberetained,suchasbold,italics,<br/><br/>underlines,justifications,indentations,autobulletingandnumbering --even<br/><br/>tables.SupportedformatsincludeWord,Excel,WordPerfect,Lotus1-2-3,<br/><br/>QuattroPro,text,andmore.<br/><br/> http://www.dataviz.com<br/><br/>InfinitySoftworks'powerOnePersonalCalculator<br/><br/>Advancedmathfunctions,includingpowerandsquareroot,coupledwith<br/><br/>basicbusinessfunctions,suchastips,margins,markups,andpercentchange,<br/><br />make powerOne Personal an excellent general -purposecalculator.<br/><br/>http://www.infinitysw.com<br/><br/>MGIPhotoSuiteMobileEdition<br/><br/> Carryfavoritephotosandvideoclipswithyouwhereveryougo.Powerful<br/><br/>editingandviewingtoolsforthecompletevideoandimagingexperience.<br/><br/>Capture,view,edit,produceandsharevideoclipsorimageswithanyone,<br/><br />anywhere. StoreimagesandvideosonSecureDigitalorMultiMediaCardmedia.<br/><br/>SupportedformatsincludeJPEG,GIF,TIF,AVI,WMFandMOV.<br/><br/>http://www.mgisoft.com<br/><br/>II.PalmPak<fontsize=" -1">^&reg;</font>ContentCardsandNewUtilityCards<br/><br/>PalmPakContent Cards<br /><br /> PalmPakTravelCards<br/><br/>ThePalmPak<fontsize="-1">^&reg;</font>TravelCardsprovideaconvenientwaytoaccesstravel<br/><br/>informationwhenneeded,withouttakingup valuable memory on the handheld<br /><br />when not in use. ThreePalmPakTravelCardsarenowavailable:United<br/><br/>States,EuropeandAsiaPacific.<br/><br/>ApplicationsavailableonthePalmPakTravelCardsincludeTimeTraveler<br/><br/>TimeZoneManagementbyClassActionProprietary,CityTimeWorld Clock by Code<br /><br />City, SmallTalk by Landware, CitySync Travel Guides by Lonely Planet, and<br /><br />Currency Calculator by Terai Tech.<br /><br /> PalmPakGamesCard<br/><br/>ThePalmPakGamesCardincludes10gamesthataredesignedtorunoffthe<br/><br/>cardsotheydon'thavetobeloadedintothehandheld'smemory. All games<br /><br />play in color or monochrome, depending upon the handheld's capability.<br /><br /> ApplicationsavailableonthePalmPakGamesCardincludeSimCityv1.5by<br/><br/>AtelierSoftwareandMaxis,Zap!2000byAstraWare,KlondikeSolitaireand<br/><br/>VegasSlotsbyElectronHut,ChromaPack(chess,checkersandbackgammon)by<br/><br/>Whitehorse Games, 9 -BallbyLandware,BubbletbyoopdreamsSoftware,and<br/><br/>PXBlackjackbyPocketExpress.<br/><br/>PalmPakDictionary/ThesaurusCard<br/><br /> ThePalmPakDictionary/ThesaurusCardprovidesacomprehensivereference<br/><br/>librarydesignedtorunoffthecardsothatonlyaminimalamountofthe<br/><br/>handheld'smemoryisused.<br/><br/>ThePalmPakDictionary/Thesaurus Card includes Merriam -Webster's<br/><br/>CollegiateDictionary(TenthEdition)andtheFranklinAdvancedThesaurus.<br/><br/>UtilityCards<br/><br /> BackupCard<br/><br/>TheBackupCardallowsuserstobackupPalmhandhelddataandrestore<br/><br/>previouslybacked-up data to any 8MB expansion -slot -enabled Palm handheld in<br /><br />seconds. Itprovidesprotectionagainsthandhelddatalossorbattery<br/><br/>depletion--especiallywhiletraveling--aswellassecurityfordatawith<br/><br/>passwordprotectionanddataencryption.<br/><br/> 16MBExpansionCard<br/><br/>The16MBExpansionCardprovidesextramemoryanytime,anywhere.Palm<br/><br/>handhelduserscancarryandstoresoftwareapplications,pictures,musicand<br/><br/>moreonthisfast, compact card --evenifthehandheld'smemoryisfull.<br/><br/>III.PluggedInProgramMembers<br/><br/>DeLorme<br /><br /> TheSecureDigitalGPSsolutions,fromtheEarthaSystemsbusinessunitat<br/><br/>DeLormePublishing,willallowpeopletheabilitytoseetheircurrent<br/><br/>positionandtracktheirtravelsinconjunctionwiththefullfeatures of the<br /><br />Solus Pro application, which provides mapping and routing of the entire United<br /><br />States so they can travel easily in unfamiliar areas. Thesesolutionswillbe<br/><br/>targetedatthemobileprofessional,frequenttravelersandtheoutdoor<br/><br/>recreationenthusiast.<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:June2001<br/><br/>Contact:RonBrann,[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.earthasystems.com<br/><br/>Infineon<br/><br/>InfineonwillbeprovidingsoftwareapplicationcardsforthenewPalm<br/><br/>m500andm505handhelds.Infineon's16MBcapacityMultiMediaCardstorage<br/><br/>cards will provide Palm handheld users with access to applications and data<br /><br />programs, such as games, reference and travel information. Additionally,<br/><br/>Infineonwillestablishane -commercesaleschanneltoprovidethird-party<br/><br/>developerswith access to small lot orders of MultiMediaCard media and the<br /><br />tools required to make applications and content available in this format.<br /><br /> http://www.infineon.com<br/><br/>EastmanKodakCompany<br/><br/>ThenewKodakPalmPixcamerafromEastmanKodakCompanyquicklyand<br/><br/>affordablyturnsthelatestPalmhandhelds,them500andm505, into color<br /><br />digital cameras. Designedforsavvy,style-consciousPalmhandhelduserswho<br/><br/>wanttotakepictureswhileon the go, the camera will be available in the<br /><br />first half of 2001 for $129.95. Sleekandstylish,thecamerafoldslikea<br/><br/>cellphoneandcantakefulladvantageofthehandhelds'newestfeature,the<br/><br/>expansionslot,whichletsusersstorepicturesontheremovableSDand<br/><br/>MultiMediaCardmedia. TheSVGAresolution(800x600pixels),imagesensor<br/><br/>andadjustablefocalrange(thethree -positionlensfocusesfrom4inchesto<br/><br/>infinity)meanbetterpictures,suitableforprintingphoto-realisticimages<br/><br/>upto4inchesx6inches.<br/><br/>Estimatedstreet price: $129.95 (U.S.)<br /><br /> Estimatedavailability:firsthalfof2001<br/><br/>Contact:ErinFoster,Kodak,716-781-9539,[email protected]<br/><br/> TaraPoole,Shandwick,646-658-8000,[email protected]<br/><br/>http://www.kodak.com/go/palmpix.<br/><br/>Landware<br/><br/>PocketQuicken,fromLandWare,givespeoplea mobile companion to their<br /><br />desktop Quicken application so they can quickly capture transactions that will<br /><br />synchronize back to Quicken (on a Windows or Macintosh desktop).<br /><br /> TargetMarket:Quickenownersandthoseinterestedintrackingtheir<br/><br/>spending.<br/><br/> Estimatedstreetprice:$39.95(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q32001<br/><br/>Contactformoreinformation:[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com/PocketQuicken/<br/><br/>Zagat2001RestaurantGuide,fromLandWare,transformsaPalmhandheld<br/><br/>intothemostuseful,comprehensive and reliable dining guide around with<br /><br />instant access to up -to-datereviews,ratings,costsandfeatures.Eachguide<br/><br/>containsthesameextensiveinformationfoundinZagat'sbest-sellingbooks.<br/><br/>Includes22citiesplus the New York City Nightlife Guide.<br /><br /> TargetMarket:consumermarket<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$39.95(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q32001<br/><br/>Contactformoreinformation:[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com/zagat<br/><br/>SmallTalk,fromLandWare, provides a five -languagetranslatorforthe<br/><br/>travelingprofessionalortourist.Providesphrasetranslationsinto<br/><br/>five languages: English,French,German,SpanishandItalian.Theworld's<br/><br/>firsttwo-wayreal-timetranslator,SmallTalkisasoftwareapplicationfor<br/><br/>handheldcomputers.Morethan just a phrase book or a dictionary, Small Talk<br /><br />allows users to engage in a real conversation with another person, even if you<br /><br />don't speak the same language.<br /><br /> TargetMarket:internationaltravelers<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$39.95(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q42001<br/><br/>Contactformoreinformation:[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com<br/><br/> http://www.landware.com/smalltalk/<br/><br/>Macronix<br/><br/> Macronixhasannouncedanewfamilyoflow -cost,read-onlyMultiMediaCard<br/><br/>mediaforthePalmm500serieshandheldcomputers.Thesenewproductsare<br/><br/>fullycompatiblewiththeexpansion-cardslotbuiltintothe Palm m500 and<br /><br />m505 handhelds, as well as into future Palm handhelds, and will be available<br /><br />in densities from 2MB to 32MB. Thecardsareapproximatelythesizeofa<br/><br/>postagestampwiththethicknessofacreditcard.Thecardsareanideal<br/><br/>mediumforavarietyofcontent,includingbooks,dictionaries,maps,travel<br/><br/>guides and games. Thecardsalsomaybeusedtostoresuchcomplexcontentas<br/><br/>musiccompressedinformatssuchasMP3.<br/><br/>NovatelWireless<br/><br/>Minstrelm500seriesofwirelesshandheldmodems for the Palm m500 series:<br /><br />Novatel Wireless, Inc, a leading provider of wireless data communications<br /><br />access solutions, will provide both CDPD and GSM/GPRS wireless modem solutions<br /><br />for the Palm m500 and Palm m505 handhelds. Themodemsofferuserstheability<br/><br/>toaccessemail,corporateLANsandtheInternetwirelesslyfromtheirm500<br/><br/>andm505handheldssotheycantravelfreely,intheUnitedStatesandEurope,<br/><br/>andstillstay connected wherever CDPD or GSM/GPRS service is available.<br /><br /> TargetMarket:mobileprofessionals<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$369(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:April2001<br/><br/>Contact:1 -888-888-9231<br/><br/>http://www.novatelwireless.com<br/><br/>Portsmith,Inc.<br/><br/>Portsmith, Inc. offers the Portsmith Ethernet cradle for the Palm m500 and<br /><br />m505. Thecradleisacost-effectivesolutionforaccesstoand<br/><br/>synchronizationofmission-criticaldatafromanywherewithintheenterprise.<br/><br/>Corporateendusers across a variety of industries and vertical markets,<br /><br />including education and healthcare, can now update their data and charge their<br /><br />Palm handhelds in common areas such as lobbies, conference rooms and<br /><br />cafeterias without the need to return to their desktops.<br /><br /> Estimatedstreetprice:$199(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:June2001<br/><br/>Contact:DarenNordhagen,208 [email protected]<br/><br/>foradditionalinformationortoregisterforalimited number of<br /><br /> earlyreleaseproducts.<br/><br/>http://www.portsmith.com<br/><br/>SanDiskCorporation<br/><br/>SanDiskCorporationissupplyingPalmwithSecure Digital (SD) flash<br /><br />memory cards for the Palm m500 series handhelds. SanDiskparticipatesin<br/><br/>Palm'sPluggedInProgramandhasbeenqualifiedtousetheDesignedforPalm<br/><br/>HandheldslogotoletcustomersknowthatSanDiskSDcardswillworkwithPalm<br/><br/>m500serieshandhelds.SanDisk also will roll out special marketing<br /><br />activities in select retail channels worldwide to promote the benefits of<br /><br />selecting SanDisk SD cards when purchasing a Palm m500 series handheld.<br /><br /> Shinei<br/><br/>i -VoxforthePalmm500andPalmm505handhelds,fromShinei<br/><br/>International,givespeopleaneasy-to-usevoicerecorderwith 99 -message or<br /><br />eight -minute recording capability so they can make reminders, phone numbers,<br /><br />driving directions or notes to self.<br /><br /> TargetMarket:executiveroadwarrior<br/><br/>EstimatedStreetPrice:$59.95(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:April2001<br/><br/>Contact:[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.i-vox.com<br/><br/>SynchargerforthePalmm500andPalm m505 handhelds, from Shinei<br /><br />International, gives people an effortless charging solution using a pair of AA<br /><br />alkaline batteries, with both USB and serial ports for HotSync<font size=" -1">^&reg;</font>operations<br/><br/>totheuser'sdesktopornotebookcomputer.<br/><br/>TargetMarket:Businesstraveler<br/><br/>EstimatedStreetPrice: $59.95 (U.S.)<br /><br /> Estimatedavailability:July2001<br/><br/>Contact:[email protected]<br/><br/>http://www.syncharger.com<br/><br/>SocketCommunications<br/><br/> Socket'sDigitalPhoneConnectionmakesiteasytoattachaPalmm500or<br/><br/>m505handheldtoamobilephoneforwirelessapplicationssuchasemail,web<br/><br/>browsing,e -commerceandremoteaccesstocorporatedata.Socket's<br/><br/>energy-efficientsolutionincludesalow -profile module that plugs into the<br /><br />Universal Connector of a Palm m500 or m505 handheld and connects via a cable<br /><br />to a data -enabledmobilephone.TheinitialversionsofSocket'sDigital<br/><br/>PhoneConnectionwillbecompatiblewithMotorola'sStarTAC,Timeport,<br/><br/>TalkaboutandVSerieshandsetsandwithavarietyofhandsetsfrom Samsung.<br /><br />Socket expects Digital Phone Connection to be available in Q2 2001.<br /><br /> Targetmarket:mobileprofessionalsandtelecommuters<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$69(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q22001<br/><br/>Contact:PeterPhillips,[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.socketcom.com/palmprods.htm<br/><br/>Socket'sIn -HandScanCardforPalmmakesitasnaptoadd<br/><br/>high-performancebar-codescanningtoaPalmm500orm505handheldcomputer.<br/><br/>Integratingastate-of-the-artminiaturelaserscan engine from Symbol<br /><br />Technologies onto a Secure Digital input/output (SDIO) card, the In -HandScan<br/><br/>CardforPalmhandheldsoffersaninstantplug-insolutionthatletsusers<br/><br/>scanbarcodeswithonehand.ThelaserscanenginefromSymbolmakes<br/><br />automatic data collection easy, fast and accurate, enabling emerging<br /><br />consumer -basedbar-codescanningapplicationssuchasscanner-assisted<br/><br/>shopping,aswellascommercialapplications.Noextrabatteriesareneeded.<br/><br/>Targetmarkets: retail, manufacturing, transportation and medical<br /><br />applications, such as inventory management, shipping/receiving, route<br /><br />delivery, field inspection, market research, patient tracking, clinical<br /><br />control, access control, and other mobile data -collectionactivities.The<br/><br/>deviceisalsoidealfornewandemergingconsumer-basedbar-code scanning<br /><br />applications, such as scanner -assistedshoppingandprint-to-webaccess.<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$249(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q42001<br/><br/>Contact:JackBrandon,[email protected]<br/><br/> http://www.socketcom.com/palmprods.htm<br/><br/>SunderlandTechnologiesPteLtd<br/><br/>SunderlandTechnologies,atechnologyleaderandpioneerinproviding<br/><br/>wirelesssolutions,announcesthatitisbuildingSMARTclipIII,acompactand<br/><br />integrated add -onSmartCardreaderandwriterforPalmhandheldsusingthe<br/><br/>UniversalConnector.Withthe Universal Connector, SMARTclip III will be<br /><br />compatible with Palm m500 and m505 handhelds. SMARTclipIIIisestimatedto<br/><br/>shipinJune2001atanestimatedstreetpriceof$120(U.S.).Thevarious<br/><br/>applicationsforSMARTclipincludeelectronicmonetarytransactions,merchant<br/><br/>loyaltyincentives,identificationpurposes,controlledaccesstodatabases<br /><br />and time attendance tracking. Atthesametime,SunderlandTechnologieswill<br/><br/>alsobeextendingproductsupportforSDIOforBluetoothaswellasa<br/><br/>contact -lesssmart-cardreader.<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:Bluetooth,$199(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedstreet price: Contact -lesssmart-cardreader,$120(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q32001<br/><br/>Contact:MunLingLee,[email protected]<br/><br/> Mobile:[phone]<br/><br/>http://www.sunland-group.com<br/><br/>150KampongAmpat,#04-01/02KACentre<br/><br/>Singapore368324<br/><br/> Tel: [phone]<br/><br/>Fax:[phone]<br/><br/>TDK/GlobalPulse<br/><br/>GlobalPulse,fromTDKSystemsEuropeLtd,givespeopleaneasyandunique<br/><br/>solutionfor connecting Palm m500 and Palm m505 handhelds and mobile handsets<br /><br />so they can experience their own mobile office for email, internet, text<br /><br />messaging and phone management.<br /><br /> TargetMarket:corporate,businessandpersonaluser<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:from$79(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:April2001<br/><br/>Contact:[email protected]@tdksys.com<br/><br /> http://www.gsm4palm.com<br/><br/>Xircom<br/><br/>TheXircom802.11bWirelessEthernetmoduleforPalmhandheldsgivesusers<br/><br/>WirelessLocalAreaNetwork(WLAN)connectivityforaccesstoemail,the<br/><br />Internet and the corporate network so they can remain connected while roaming<br /><br />within the building or corporate campus.<br /><br /> Targetmarket:enterprisecustomersandsmall/mediumbusinesses.<br/><br/>Estimatedstreetprice:$299(U.S.)<br/><br/>Estimatedavailability:Q32001<br/><br/>Contact:DeanEdwards,Product Line Manager, Xircom, Inc.,<br /><br /> [email protected]<br/><br/>http://www.xircom.com<br/><br/>IndustryAssociations<br/><br/>MMCA<br/><br/>Palm,Inc.is a contributing member of the MultiMediaCard Association<br /><br />(MMCA) and its board of directors.<br /><br /> AboutMultiMediaCard<br/><br/>MultiMediaCardistheworld'ssmallest(24mmx32mmx1.4mm)removable<br/><br/>solid -statememorysolutionformobileapplicationssuchasMP-3music<br/><br/>players,portable video games, laptop computers, personal digital assistants<br /><br />(PDAs), mobile telephones and digital cameras. Theseconvenient,reliable,<br/><br/>ruggedandlightweightstandardizeddatacarriersstoreupto128MB,<br/><br/>sufficientfor120minutesofMP-3digitalmusic, or approximately 80,000 book<br /><br />pages. MultiMediaCardmediauseROMtechnologyforread-onlyapplicationsand<br/><br/>Flashtechnologyforread/writeapplications.Thecardsarefastfor<br/><br/>excellentsystemperformance;energyefficientforprolongedbatterylifein<br/><br />portable products; and cost -efficientforuseinsystemssoldatconsumer<br/><br/>pricepoints.Theyalsohaveaneasy-to-installserialinterface.<br/><br/> About the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA)<br /><br /> TheMultiMediaCardAssociation(MMCA)wasfoundedin1998,with<br/><br/>14companies,topromotetheworldwideadoptionofapostage-stamp-size,<br/><br/>removablestoragestandard for storing and retrieving digital information in<br /><br />small, low -powerdevices.Theorganizationhasgrownrapidlyandnowhas<br/><br/>100membersworldwide,representingallbranchesofmobileelectronic<br/><br/>applications,includingsemiconductorsuppliers,softwarevendorsand<br/><br/>manufacturersofproductssuchas music players, mobile phones, personal<br /><br />digital assistants (PDAs), digital cameras, voice recorders, GPS navigation<br /><br />devices, bar -codescannersandmore.TheMMCAdevelopedandregulatesopen<br/><br/>industrystandardsthatdefinealltypesof MultiMediaCard media, ensuring<br /><br />full interchangeability between the cards produced by all MMCA members.<br /><br />MultiMediaCard media offer an unmatched array of features and benefits, and<br /><br />are becoming the industry standard for compact removable storage media across<br /><br />multiple host platforms and markets. MMCAheadquartersarelocatedat19672<br/><br/>StevensCreekBlvd.,PMB404,Cupertino,CA95014.Moreinformationisatthe<br/><br/>website,http://www.mmca.org<br/><br/>Contactformoreinformation:<br/><br/> Tom Mahon<br /><br /> ThomasMahonAssociates<br/><br/>[email protected]<br/><br/>925 -937-4921<br/><br/>SecureDigitalAssociation(SDA)<br/><br/>Palm,Inc.isacontributingmemberof the Secure Digital Association<br /><br />(SDA) and its board of directors.<br /><br /> AboutSecureDigital(SD)CardMedia<br/><br/>SDcardmediaistheproductoftheSecureDigitalAssociation(SDA),an<br/><br/>openindustrystandardsorganizationestablishedinJanuary2000byindustry<br/><br />leaders SanDisk, Toshiba and Matsushita (Panasonic). Itsmissionistoset<br/><br/>industrystandardsforSDcardmediaandpromoteitswideacceptanceina<br/><br/>varietyofapplications.<br/><br/>Initsshortexistence,theSDAhasgrowntomorethan 220 members strong.<br /><br />In addition to the founders, members include such powerhouses as JVC, NEC,<br /><br />Philips, QUALCOMM, Kodak, Compaq and Canon, many of which are already planning<br /><br />a range of new -generationconsumerelectronicdevicesthatcreate,storeand<br/><br/>communicatedigitalcontentinexcitingnewways.TheSDstandardisbeing<br/><br/>builtintoawiderangeofnewdigitalproducts,suchascellularphones,<br /><br />audio players, automotive multimedia systems, handheld PCs, and video and<br /><br />digital still cameras.<br /><br /> http://www.sdcard.org<br/><br/>Contactformoreinformation:<br/><br/>RayCreech<br/><br/>831 -623-2107<br/><br/>fax:[phone]<br/><br/>[email protected]<br/><br/>PalmOS,PalmPakandHotSyncareregisteredtrademarksand Palm is a<br /><br />trademark of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Allothertrademarksarethe<br/><br/>propertyoftheirrespectivecompanies.<br/><br/>SOURCEPalm,Inc.<br/><br/>