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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Handheld

Step 2: Set up your handheld

Detach the power adapter from the handheld. Press the power button. Remove the

stylus and use it to complete Setup on your handheld.

Step 3: Connect the HotSync cable

Connect the HotSync cable to your handheld and your computer.

To connect the HotSync cable:

1. Plug the USB connector on the cable into a USB port on your computer.

2. Plug the other end into the connector on the handheld.

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- Table of Contents3
About this Book11
Chapter 1: Setting up Your Handheld13
- Step 1: Charge Your Handheld13
- Step 2: Set up Your Handheld14
- Step 3: Connect the Hotsync Cable14
- Step 4: Install Palm Desktop Software and Perform a Hotsync Operation15
  - System Requirements15
- Upgrading from Another Palm os Handheld16
- Congratulations17
Chapter 2: Exploring Your Handheld19
- Zire Handheld Components20
- Using Your Handheld with a PIM23
- Elements of the Handheld Interface23
  - Displaying Online Tips25
- Tapping and Typing25
- Entering Data26
- Customizing Your Handheld29
Chapter 3: Entering Data in Your Handheld33
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard33
- Using Graffiti Writing to Enter Data34
- Using Note Pad41
- Beaming Data42
- Using Your Computer Keyboard44
- Importing Data44
  - Importing Data from a Windows Computer44
  - Importing Data from a Mac45
Chapter 4: Working with Applications47
- Opening Applications47
- Switching between Applications48
- Categorizing Applications48
- Changing the Applications Launcher Display49
- Using Menus50
- Choosing Application Preferences52
- Common Tasks53
- Installing and Removing Applications67
Chapter 5: Using Address Book73
- Creating an Address Book Entry74
- Selecting Types of Phone Numbers75
- Changing Address Entry Details76
- Address Book Menus77
- Record Menus77
- Options Menus77
Chapter 6: Using Calculator79
- Performing Calculations79
- Recent Calculations80
- Calculator Menu81
- Options Menus81
Chapter 7: Using Clock83
- Viewing the Time83
- Setting an Alarm84
- Clock Menus85
- Options Menu85
Chapter 8: Using Date Book87
- Scheduling an Event88
- Rescheduling an Event91
- Setting an Alarm for an Event92
  - Setting an Alarm for an Untimed Event93
- Scheduling Repeating or Continuous Events93
  - Changing Repeating or Continuous Events94
  - Considerations for Repeating or Continuous Events94
- Changing the Date Book View95
- Date Book Menus, Preferences, and Display Options99
Chapter 9: Using Expense101
- Adding Expense Items102
  - Changing the Date of an Expense Item103
  - Entering Receipt Details103
- Customizing the Currency Pick List104
  - Defining a Custom Currency Symbol105
- Show Options106
- Working with Expense Data on Your Computer106
  - Displaying the Euro on Your Computer107
  - Printing the Euro107
- Expense Menus107
  - Record Menu107
  - Options Menu108
Chapter 10: Using Memo Pad109
- Creating Memos109
- Reviewing Memos110
- Memo Pad Menus111
  - Record Menus111
  - Options Menus111
Chapter 11: Using Note Pad113
- Creating a Note113
- Reviewing Notes114
- Clearing a Note115
- Setting an Alarm for a Note115
- Note Pad Menus116
  - Record Menus117
  - Options Menus117
Chapter 12: Using Security119
- Assigning a Password119
- Changing or Deleting a Password120
- Locking Your Handheld121
- Recovering from a Forgotten Password123
- Making Records Private124
  - Hiding or Masking Private Records124
Chapter 13: Using to Do List127
- Creating List Items127
- Setting Priority128
- Checking off a to Do List Item129
- Changing to Do List Item Details129
- Setting a Due Date130
- To Do Show Options130
- To Do List Menus131
  - Record Menu131
  - Options Menu132
Chapter 14: Performing Hotsync Operations133
- Selecting Hotsync Setup Options133
- Customizing Hotsync Application Settings135
- Performing Cable Hotsync Operations137
- IR Hotsync Operations142
- Remote Hotsync Operations145
- Returning to Cable Hotsync Operations149
- Using File Link149
- Creating a User Profile150
  - Performing the First Hotsync Operation with a User Profile151
Chapter 15: Setting Preferences for Your Handheld153
- Buttons Preferences154
- Pen Preferences154
- Connection Preferences155
  - Configuring an IR to Phone Connection156
- Date and Time Preferences157
- Digitizer Preferences157
- Formats Preferences157
  - Country Default157
  - Time, Date, Week Start, and Numbers Formats158
- General Preferences158
- Network Preferences and TCP/IP Software160
- Owner Preferences173
- Shortcuts Preferences174
Appendix A: Maintaining Your Handheld177
- Caring for Your Handheld177
- Battery Considerations178
- Resetting Your Handheld178
  - Performing a Soft Reset178
  - Performing a Hard Reset179
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions183
- Software Installation Problems184
- Operating Problems185
- Tapping and Writing Problems186
- Application Problems187
- Hotsync Problems188
- Beaming Problems192
- Password Problems192
- Technical Support193
Appendix C: Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts195
- Use of ^Char195
- Carriage Return and Line Feed195
- Literal Characters196
Product Regulatory and Safety Information197
- Battery Warning198
Index199

Brand	Palm
Model	Zire 21
Category	Handhelds
Language	English

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