Tapwave Zodiac - 14 Setting Preferences; Opening the Preferences Screens

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Setting Preferences

The Preferences screens enable you to customize your handheld in a variety of

ways. Your handheld includes the following Preferences screens:

• Bluetooth

• Calibration

• Connection

• Date & Time

• Formats

• General

• Graffiti 2

• Network

• Owner

• Phone

• ShortCuts

• Sound

Opening the Preferences screens

1. Press the Home button .

2. Select the Prefs category .

3. Select the Preferences screen you want to view.

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- About this Guide10
1 Introduction to Your Zodiac Handheld11
- System Requirements11
- Connecting the Cable or Cradle12
- Charging the Battery13
  - Charging Tips14
  - Battery Life14
- Starting Your Handheld for the First Time15
- Palm Desktop Software15
  - Installing Palm Desktop Software16
  - Using Your Handheld with Another Desktop Organizer17
- Zodiac Components17
- Opening Applications22
- Learning to Navigate23
2 Entering Data in Your Zodiac Handheld30
- Entering Data Using Graffiti 2 Handwriting Software30
- Using Graffiti 2 Gestures36
- Using Graffiti 2 Shortcuts36
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard37
- Using Your Computer Keyboard38
- Using an External Keyboard39
- Importing Data39
3 Managing Applications41
- Using the Home Screen41
- Customizing the Home Screen Display43
- Viewing Information on an Application46
- Installing Add-On Applications47
- Removing Add-On Applications48
- Removing Palm Desktop Software49
4 Using Music50
- Opening Music50
- Deleting Songs52
- Conserving Power While Playing Songs53
5 Using Photos54
- Opening Photos54
- Setting the Slide Show Interval56
- Deleting Pictures57
- Copying Pictures57
6 Playing Games59
- Playing Multi-Player Games60
7 Using Clock61
- Opening Clock61
8 Performing Common Tasks64
- Creating Records64
- Editing Records65
  - Selecting Text65
  - Using the Edit Menu65
- Deleting Records66
- Purging Records67
- Categorizing Records67
- Finding Records70
- Sorting Records72
  - Sorting to Do List Records72
  - Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad Records73
- Making Records Private74
  - Hiding Private Records74
  - Displaying Private Records75
- Attaching Notes75
  - Deleting a Note76
- Choosing Fonts77
9 Using Address Book78
- Opening Address Book78
- Adding and Using Address Book Entries79
  - Creating an Address Book Entry79
- Viewing an Address Entry81
- Duplicating an Entry81
- Selecting Different Types of Phone Numbers and Addresses81
- Editing Address Book Entries82
- Changing Address Book Display83
- Adding Custom Fields at the End of Address Edit Screens83
10 Using Date Book85
- Opening Date Book85
- Scheduling Events86
- Setting the Alarm93
- Changing the Date Book View96
- Spotting Event Conflicts100
- Changing the Date Book Display100
  - Changing the Displayed Start and End Times101
11 Using Memo Pad103
- Opening Memo Pad103
- Creating Memos104
- Reviewing Memos105
- Arranging the Memo List105
12 Using to Do List106
- Opening to Do List106
- Creating to Do List Items107
- Setting to Do List Priorities108
- Checking off to Do List Items109
- Changing Priorities and Due Dates110
- Sorting to Do Items111
- Setting to Do List Preferences111
13 Using Calculator113
- Opening Calculator113
- Using the Calculator Buttons114
- Displaying Recent Calculations115
14 Setting Preferences116
- Opening the Preferences Screens116
- Bluetooth117
- Calibration118
- Connection118
- Date & Time120
- Formats122
- General123
- Graffiti 2124
- Network124
- Owner131
- Phone132
- Shortcut133
- Sound134
15 Synchronizing Data136
- Performing a Cable or Cradle Hotsync Operation136
- Selecting Hotsync Setup Options138
- Customizing Hotsync Application Settings139
- IR Hotsync Operations141
- Creating a User Profile144
  - Using a Profile for the First-Time Hotsync Operation145
16 Security146
- Masking and Hiding Records147
  - Masking Private Records147
  - Hiding Private Records147
- Assigning and Editing Passwords148
- Locking Your Handheld149
17 Using the Attention Manager151
- Insistent Alarms151
- Subtle Alarms154
  - Understanding the Blinking Alarm Indicator154
18 Using Expansion Cards155
- Inserting and Removing an Expansion Card156
- Accessing Applications on an Expansion Card156
- Displaying Information about Applications on an Expansion Card157
- Copying an Application from an Expansion Card158
- Beaming or Sending Applications from an Expansion Card159
- Deleting Applications from an Expansion Card160
- Using Cardinfo161
  - Renaming an Expansion Card162
  - Reformatting an Expansion Card162
19 Beaming and Sending Information163
- Creating a Business Card164
- Beaming a Record164
- Beaming an Application165
- Receiving Beamed Information165
- Sending Information with Bluetooth Communication166
20 Maintaining Your Handheld167
- Upgrade Information167
  - Upgrading Your Palm Desktop Software168
  - Maintaining a Unique Name for each Handheld168
- Caring for Your Zodiac169
21 Frequently Asked Questions170
- Resetting Your Handheld170
  - Performing a Soft Reset170
  - Performing a Hard Reset171
- Installing Add-On Software171
- Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections171
22 Regulatory Information173
- Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement173
- Important Note: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement173
- Index174

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