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Introduction to your Zodiac Handheld

Connecting the cable or cradle

Using Your Zodiac Handheld 12

Connecting the cable or cradle

The HotSync cable or cradle that comes with your Zodiac handheld enables

you to synchronize the information on your handheld with your computer.

IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading from another Palm Powered™ handheld,

follow the instructions on page 167 before connecting the cradle and installing the

Palm Desktop software.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Plug the HotSync cable or cradle into a USB port on your computer.

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4. Connect the power adapter cable and the HotSync cable.

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- 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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