Palm III Series User Manual

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Four ways to enter data into your Palm III
™
organizer (continued)
Using Graffiti
®
writing software
Graffiti
®
characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single stroke.
Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the organizer
screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate, and fast (up to 30 words per minute).
It’s worth taking a few minutes to learn. Just remember to write BIG and press firmly.
Write letters here
Write numbers here
Using a keyboard accessory
You can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the serial connector on your
organizer and type data directly into your organizer. This accessory is particularly
helpful if you need to enter large amounts of data quickly while you are away from
your computer.
Explore add-on software for your Palm III
™
organizer
1.
2.
3.
3.
Your Palm III
™
organizer supports much more than just the applications that come
with it. You can easily expand your organizer’s software capabilities 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 folder (e.g., c:\palm\add-on).
Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.
Select the application you want to install by:
• Opening Palm Desktop software, and clicking Install.
— or —
• Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop software folder,
Next select your user name, click Add and select the application you want to install,
click Open, click Done, and then click OK.
Transfer your new applications
to your organizer by placing your organizer in the cradle and pressing the HotSync
®
button on the cradle.
4.
4.
If your organizer does not turn on, try these steps before contacting
technical support:
• Adjust the contrast control.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
• Some models include a reset tip inside the stylus. Unscrew the tip of the stylus, or use
an unfolded paperclip, and gently press the reset button on the back of your organizer.
• If your organizer still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset by holding down the power
button while doing a soft reset. Wait for the Palm Computing
®
Platform logo to appear,
then release the power button.
Important: A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your organizer.
For technical support or service and repair information, contact Palm Computing:
• Web Access http://www.palm.com
• E-mail support@palm.com
• Telephone (847) 262-PALM (7256) 7am-9pm CST, Mon-Fri
10am-5pm CST, Sat-Sun
• Fax (847) 262-4329
Note: There are thousands of third-party applications available for the Palm Computing
platform. For questions and support, please contact the software developer directly.
To order Palm Computing products and accessories, contact Palm Computing:
• Online orders http://www.palm.com
• U.S. (800) 881-7256
• Canada (800) 891-6342
• Elsewhere (801) 431-1536
For country-specific telephone numbers, please refer to the Worldwide
Customer Support card or the International page on www.palm.com.
Palm Computing, Inc.
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, California 95054
United States of America
Troubleshooting and contacts
Congratulations!
You’ve connected your organizer to your computer, installed the Palm
™
Desktop
software, and learned how to enter data on your Palm III
™
organizer.
Read This First
Getting Started
TM
For the
Palm III
TM
series

Palm III Series Specifications

General

Brand	Palm
Model	III Series
Category	Handhelds
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Important First Steps

Key initial instructions and guidance before proceeding with device setup and operation.

Palm III Organizer Features Overview

Accessing Palm Applications

Locate and launch all installed applications from the main organizer screen.

Palm Graffiti Input Method

Utilize the dedicated screen area for handwriting recognition input with the stylus.

Device Power and Screen Brightness

Manage power on/off states and adjust screen backlight using the primary control button.

Data Synchronization with HotSync

Connect the organizer to the computer cradle to sync data and applications.

Infrared (IR) Data Exchange

Enable wireless data transfer with other IR-enabled Palm devices.

Adjusting Screen Contrast

Fine-tune the display contrast for optimal viewing clarity.

Navigating with the Scroll Button

Use the scroll button to move up and down through content lists and screens.

Quick Launch Application Buttons

Access frequently used applications directly via dedicated hardware buttons.

Palm III Organizer Setup Guide

Battery Installation

Properly insert AAA batteries into the organizer for initial power.

Initial Device Configuration

Complete the guided setup process, including screen protection removal.

Computer Connection Setup

Connect the organizer's cradle to your computer's serial port for data transfer.

Palm Desktop Software Installation

Install Palm Desktop Software

Run the installer from the CD-ROM to set up the companion desktop software.

Using Palm Desktop Features

Learn to navigate and utilize the core functionalities of the Palm Desktop application.

Synchronizing Organizer Data

Perform data backup and exchange between your Palm organizer and computer.

Data Entry Methods for Palm III

Computer Keyboard Data Entry

Input data into Palm Desktop software for later synchronization with the organizer.

Onscreen Keyboard Input

Enter text and numbers directly on the organizer's screen using the virtual keyboard.

Additional Palm III Data Entry Methods

Graffiti Handwriting Input

Write characters using the Graffiti system for text and number entry on the organizer.

Optional Keyboard Accessory Use

Connect an external keyboard accessory for efficient data input.

Expanding Palm III with Add-on Software

Downloading Third-Party Apps

Acquire and download new software applications from online sources.

Preparing Application Files

Uncompress downloaded application files before proceeding with installation.

Installing Add-on Applications

Choose and install applications using Palm Desktop or the Instapp.exe utility.

Transferring Apps to Organizer

Synchronize installed add-on software from your computer to the Palm organizer.

Palm III Troubleshooting and Support

Resolving Power-On Problems

Follow steps to diagnose and fix issues preventing the organizer from turning on.

Contacting Technical Support

Find contact details for technical assistance, repairs, and product support services.

Purchasing Palm Products

Information on how to order official Palm Computing products and accessories.