3com TRGpro Owner's Manual

Handbookfor theTRGpro™HandheldComputer

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Page 92 Using Your Basic ApplicationsAddress Book menusAddress Book menus are shown here for your reference, and AddressBook features that are not exp

Chapter 4 Page 93RenameCustomFieldsThese custom fields appear at the end of theAddress Edit screen. Rename them to identify thekind of information you

Page 94 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do ListA To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have tocomplete. A record in To Do List is called

Chapter 4 Page 95TosetthepriorityofaToDoListitem:1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item.2. Tap the Priority number that yo

Page 96 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo display the To Do Item Details dialog box:1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.2. Tap

Chapter 4 Page 97To Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearanceof To Do List.To change the Show Options settings:

Page 98 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do Listfeatures that are not

Chapter 4 Page 99Memo PadA memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memosyou can store is dependent only on the memory available on your

Page 100 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo review a memo:1. In the Memo List, tap the text of the memo.2. Review or edit the text in the memo.3. Tap Don

Chapter 4 Page 101Go to Top ofPageMoves to the top (first) line of the memo.Go to Bottom ofPageMoves to the bottom (last) line of the memo.Preferences

Chapter 1 Page 3Chapter 1Introduction to YourTRGpro™Handheld ComputerThis chapter introduces some of the basic concepts of your handheldcomputer, incl

Page 102 Using Your Basic ApplicationsCalculatorThe Calculator includes several buttons to help you performcalculations.Recent CalculationsThe Recent

Chapter 4 Page 1033. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.Calculator menusCalculator menus are shown here for your reference, and Calcu

Page 104 Using Your Basic ApplicationsExpenseExpense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amountthat you spent. A record in Expense i

Chapter 4 Page 105Tip: A quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure thatno Expense item is selected in the Expense List, write the firstle

Page 106 Using Your Basic Applications3. Select any of the following options:4. Tap OK.Customizing the Currency pick listYou can select the currencies

Chapter 4 Page 1072. Tap each Currency pick list and select the country whose currencyyou want to display on that line.3. Tap OK to close the Select C

Page 108 Using Your Basic Applications5. Tap OK to close the Currency Properties dialog box.6. Tap OK.Note: If you want to use your custom currency sy

Chapter 4 Page 109Note: You need Microsoft Excel version 5.0 (or later) to view andprint your Expense data using one of the provided templates.Microso

Page 110 Using Your Basic Applications5. Do one of the following:Click Print to display the expense report in the Print Previewwindow, and then click

Chapter 4 Page 111If you want to streamline or customize your expense reports, you canchange these templates. For example, you can add your companynam

Page 4 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer systemmust meet th

Page 112 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo view your expense data using a Microsoft Excel template:1. Display your expense data in a Microsoft Excel spr

Chapter 4 Page 113Options menuPreferences Use automatic fill.Lets you select an expensetype by writing the first letter of an expensetype in the Graff

Page 114 Using Your Basic Applications

Chapter 5 Page 115Chapter 5Communicating UsingYour Handheld ComputerThe previous chapter described the features of your handheldcomputer that help you

Page 116 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerIn Mail, you can do the following: View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. Create outgoing

Chapter 5 Page 117To select HotSync options:1. Click the HotSync iconin the Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar).2. Choose Custom

Page 118 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerTip: To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set AsDefault check box.To change your

Chapter 5 Page 119To open an e-mail item: Tapane-mailitemtoopenit.To close an e-mail item: Tap Done to close the e-mail item.Displaying full header in

Page 120 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerCreating e-mail itemsYou create e-mail items with your handheld computer the same wayyou create e-m

Chapter 5 Page 121To create an e-mail item:1. Tap New.Tip: You can also create an e-mail item by tapping New fromthe Message menu.2. Enter the e-mail

Chapter 1 Page 5TRGpro componentsLocating front panel controlsTRGproscreenDisplays the applications and information stored inyour TRGpro handheld comp

Page 122 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerTip: If the address, CC, subject, or body exceeds the capacityof the screen display, tap the name o

Chapter 5 Page 123Looking up an addressTo identify the recipient of an e-mail item, you need to enter thatperson’s e-mail address. You can do this eit

Page 124 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerAdding details to e-mail itemsBefore you send your e-mail item, you can attach additional attribute

Chapter 5 Page 125Setting a priorityTo set a priority for your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap the Priority pick list and

Page 126 Communicating Using Your Handheld Computer4. Tap the BCC: field and enter an address.Adding a signature to your e-mail itemA signature consis

Chapter 5 Page 127Toaddasignaturetoyoure-mailitem:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap the Signature check box to select it and add your s

Page 128 Communicating Using Your Handheld Computeryou can edit the item and resend it, save it as a draft, or delete it.To retrieve an e-mail item:1.

Chapter 5 Page 129To save an e-mail item as a draft:1. Create an e-mail item.2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap Message, and then tap Save Draft.To edit an

Page 130 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerTo remove e-mail from the Filed folder:1. In the Message List, tap Filed from the pick list in the

Chapter 5 Page 131Purging deleted e-mailBecause your handheld computer stores deleted e-mail in the Deletedfolder until you perform a HotSync operatio

Page 6 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerUsing the backlightIf you have difficulty seeing the information on your handheldcomputer, you ca

Page 132 Communicating Using Your Handheld Computer2. Select the folder you want to display in the Message List screen.Date columnThe Date column is o

Chapter 5 Page 1333. Tap OK.HotSync optionsHotSync options enable you to manage your e-mail more effectivelyby selecting which e-mail items download w

Page 134 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerNote: The All setting does not mean that all informationincluded in each e-mail item downloads to y

Chapter 5 Page 135To access the special filter settings: Tap the Filter box in the HotSync Options dialog box.Ignoring or receiving e-mailThe first st

Page 136 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerDefining filter stringsE-mail items are filtered based on the information contained in theirTo:, Fr

Chapter 5 Page 137Todefineafilterstring:1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options dialog box.2. Enter your filter string, using commas or spaces to

Page 138 Communicating Using Your Handheld Computer2. Tap the Retrieve All High Priority check box to select it.3. Tap OK.Note: This setting is applic

Chapter 5 Page 1393. Tap OK.Mail menusMail menus are shown here for your reference, and Mail features thatare not explained elsewhere in this book are

Page 140 Communicating Using Your Handheld ComputerBeaming informationYour handheld computer is equipped with an IR (infrared) port thatyou can use to

Chapter 5 Page 1415. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer iscomplete before you continue working on your handheldcomputer

Chapter 1 Page 7Protective flip coverThe cover protects the TRGpro handheld computer screen when it isnot in use and helps reduce glare while you use

Page 142 Communicating Using Your Handheld Computer You can use the Graffiti Command stroke /B to beam the currententry.

Chapter 6 Page 143Chapter 6Advanced HotSync®OperationsHotSync®technology enables you to synchronize data between one ormore TRGpro™ handheld computers

Page 144 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTip: If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the defaultsetting: Always available.4. Click the Local tab to

Chapter 6 Page 1455. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust theoptions as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation viamodem”

Page 146 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCustomizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determineshow

Chapter 6 Page 1476. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click DoNothing to skip data transfer for an application.Note: Changing t

Page 148 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConducting a HotSync operation via modemYou can use a modem, such as the Palm Modem®accessory,tosynchronize your

Chapter 6 Page 1494. Click OK.Preparing your handheld computerThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheldcomputer for a modem HotS

Page 150 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare your handheld computer for a modem HotSync operation:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the HotSync

Chapter 6 Page 151interruption during the modem HotSync operation.9. If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the checkbox and ente

Page 8 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerLocating back panel componentsStylus Slides in and out of the slot in the back panel ofthe handhe

Page 152 Advanced HotSync® Operations6. Tap OK.Performing a HotSync operation via a modemAfter you prepare your desktop/laptop computer and your handh

Chapter 6 Page 153however, on both Palm Desktop software and your handheldcomputer.To prepare your computer for a network HotSync operation:1. Click t

Page 154 Advanced HotSync® Operationsyour personal computer on your handheld computer. With thisinformation, your handheld computer can locate your pe

Chapter 6 Page 155Preparing your personal computerfor infrared communicationBefore you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port, thecomputer

Page 156 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo install a Windows 95 infrared driver:1. Click the HotSync Manager icon ™ in the Windows system trayand choose

Chapter 6 Page 157To check the ports used for infrared communication:1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start.2. Choose Settings, and then choose Contro

Page 158 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConfiguring HotSync Managerfor infrared communicationNext, you need to go to the HotSync Manager and specify thes

Chapter 6 Page 1592. Tap Local.3. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to aPC/Handheld.4. Position the IR port of your handheld comp

Page 160 Advanced HotSync® OperationsFrequently asked questionsabout IR HotSync operationsProblem SolutionIcan’tperformanIRHotSync operation. Be sure

Chapter 6 Page 161Using File LinkThe File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and MemoPad information onto your handheld computer from a s

Chapter 1 Page 9Installing the batteriesTo use your TRGpro handheld computer, you must install two AAAalkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the

Page 162 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCreating a user profileIf you use the File Link feature to configure several handheldcomputers with specific info

Chapter 6 Page 163To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation:1. Place the new handheld computer in the cradle.2. Press the HotSync button o

Page 164 Advanced HotSync® Operations

Chapter 7 Page 165Chapter 7Setting Preferences forYour Handheld ComputerThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configurationoptions on yo

Page 166 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Computer4. Select the Preferences screen you want to view.Buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences sc

Chapter 7 Page 167To change the Pen preferences:1. Tap Pen.2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen strok

Page 168 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Computer3. Tap OK.HotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associa

Chapter 7 Page 169Formats preferencesUse the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and thedisplay format of the dates, times, and numb

Page 170 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Computerday of the week to be Sunday or Monday.Note: This setting controls the Day, Week, and Month vie

Chapter 7 Page 171System, alarm, and game soundsYour handheld computer uses a variety of sounds. The System,Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you

Page 10 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerImportant: Do not force the battery door. When the batteries arecorrectly installed, the battery

Page 172 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerOwner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, companyname, phone

Chapter 7 Page 173ShortCuts preferencesThe ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviationsfor entering text with Graffiti strokes. Th

Page 174 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerEditing a ShortCutAfter you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.To edit a ShortCut

Chapter 7 Page 175Connection preferencesThe Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settingsfor communications devices, such as modems

Page 176 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerConnection/Network Preferences ExamplesExample: A connection for remoteIR HotSync operationsYou

Chapter 7 Page 177To create an IrCOMM to Modem connection:1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the Preferences (Prefs) icon.2. Tap the category pick l

Page 178 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerAfter you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSyncManager of your Desktop appli

Chapter 7 Page 179To perform the HotSync operation: Tap the modem HotSync icon to begin the HotSync operation.Tap here to display the Phone Setupdialo

Page 180 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerNetwork preferences and TCP/IP softwareThe Network Preferences settings enable you to use the T

Chapter 7 Page 181To select a service:1. Tap the Service pick list.2. Tap the predefined service template you want to use.Entering a user nameTheUserN

Chapter 1 Page 11Elements of the handheld computer interfaceMenu bar A set of commands that are specific to the application.Not all applications have

Page 182 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerEntering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into yourserver or I

Chapter 7 Page 183Adding telephone settingsWhen you select the Phone field, your handheld computer opens adialog box in which you define the telephone

Page 184 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerTo enter a prefix:1. Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.2. Enter the prefix.3. Tap OK.D

Chapter 7 Page 185Using a calling cardThe Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card whendialing your ISP or Intranet server. Keep in

Page 186 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerConnecting to your serviceAfter you set your Connection and Network Preferences, establishinga

Chapter 7 Page 187Adding detailed information to a service templateIf you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probablyonly need to

Page 188 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Computer2. Tap OK.Defining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in th

Chapter 7 Page 189IP addressEveryone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier(an IP address), whether permanent or temporary. Som

Page 190 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerCreating a login scriptA login script is something that you are likely to receive from your ISs

Chapter 7 Page 191based on an exact schedule. The schedule is aligned between theauthentication server and the token hardware using built-insynchroniz

Page iiCopyrightCopyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. Palm Computing, Palm Mo-dem, Graffiti, and HotSync are registered trademarks, a

Page 12 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerOpening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any applicationinstalled on yo

Page 192 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld Computer3. Tap the command you want from the Command list. If thecommand requires additional informatio

Chapter 7 Page 1934. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.command: set queryDNSThe set queryDNS command is available only

Page 194 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerThis is the syntax to turn the option off in your script:set queryDNS “false”Deleting a service

Chapter 7 Page 195Network preferences menu commandsThe Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make itfast and easy to create and edit se

Page 196 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ComputerTo view the Network Log:1. Tap Options, and then tap View Log.2. Tap the up and down arrows of

Chapter 8 Page 197Chapter 8CompactFlash™, CFpro™,and CFBackup™CompactFlash (CF) CardsCompactFlash (CF) defines a class of small, removable devices for

Page 198 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™or a second communications port.Recommended CF CardsIn order to determine if a particular CompactFlash Ty

Chapter 8 Page 199Inserting and Removing Memory CardsInserting a CF memory card1. Remove the CF card expansion slot door by pressing onto thefingernai

Page 200 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™fingernail recess and pulling the door off.3. Press your thumb against the outer edge of the CF memory ca

Chapter 8 Page 201CFproCFpro is an application that lets you quickly and easily copyfiles between your TRGpro's memory and a CF memory card.See h

Chapter 1 Page 13To open an application:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the icon of the application that you want to open. If you havemany applic

Page 202 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™Options menuPreferencesPreferences Displays a dialog box which allows you to setoptions for the operation

Chapter 8 Page 203Edit menuTools menuSelect All Selects all files in the current list. Individualfiles may then be unselected.Unselect All Unselects a

Page 204 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™Example: Copying files using CFproThis section describes how to copy your applications and databasesusing

Chapter 8 Page 2052. Tap on the Menus icon.3. Tap the Edit Menu.4. Tap Select All to copy all of the files.5. Tap the Copy button to begin.6. A verifi

Page 206 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™If you want to copy an application or database back to RAM, performthese steps:1. Tap the name of the app

Chapter 8 Page 207 Using a Bootable CF Card. ItispossibletoupgradetheOperatingSystem (OS) of your handheld computer by using a speciallyformatted CF c

Page 208 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™CFBackupCFBackup is an application that lets you back up your entireTRGpro handheld computer to a CF memo

Chapter 8 Page 209CF Modem CardsWhile the original CF cards were memory cards used simply fordigital storage, CF cards now include I/O devices such as

Page 210 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™"Conducting a HotSync operation via modem" in Chapter 6 of thishandbook.Preparing your handheld

Chapter 8 Page 2112. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.3. Tap Connection.4. Make sure there is an available configura

Page 14 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerIn this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options.The Record menu is selecte

Page 212 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™To perform the CF Modem HotSync operation:1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon.2. Tap Mo

Chapter 8 Page 2136. Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you encounter anyproblems, see Appendix B.

Page 214 CompactFlash™, CFpro™, and CFBackup™

Appendix A Page 215Appendix AMaintaining Your HandheldComputerThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your handheld compute

Page 216 Maintaining Your Handheld ComputerBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations when replacing the batteriesin your handheld

Appendix A Page 217Resetting your handheld computerUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the resetbutton. On rare occasions, however, y

Page 218 Maintaining Your Handheld ComputerPerforming a hard resetWith a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld computerare erase

Appendix A Page 2193. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Change.6. Select Desktop ov

Page 220 Maintaining Your Handheld Computer

Appendix B Page 221Appendix BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your handheld computer, do not callTechnical Support until you

Chapter 1 Page 15Draw the Command stroke anywhere in the Graffiti area, andimmediately write the corresponding command letter in the Graffitiletter ar

Page 222 Frequently Asked QuestionsOperating problemsProblem SolutionMy handheldcomputer won’t turnon.Try each of these in turn: Adjust the contrast c

Appendix B Page 223Tapping and writing problemsMy handheldcomputer keepsturning itself off.Your handheld computer is designed toturn itself off after

Page 224 Frequently Asked QuestionsApplication problemsIcan’tgetmyhandheld computerto recognize myhandwriting. Foryourhandheldcomputertorecognize hand

Appendix B Page 225Iamhavingproblems listingmemos the way Iwant to see them. If you cannot manually arrange theorder of the memos in the List screen,c

Page 226 Frequently Asked QuestionsHotSync problemsProblem SolutionIcannotdoaHotSync operation;what should I checkto make sure I amdoing it correctly?

Appendix B Page 227ItriedtodoalocalHotSync operation,butitdidnotcompletesuccessfully.Try each of these in turn: Make sure HotSync Manager isrunning. I

Page 228 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modemHotSync operation,butitdidnotcompletesuccessfully.Check the following on your computer: Make s

Appendix B Page 229I tried to do a modemHotSync operation,butitdidnotcompletesuccessfully.(continued)Check the following on your handheldcomputer: Con

Page 230 Frequently Asked QuestionsBeaming problemsProblem SolutionIcannotbeamdatatoanother handheldcomputer. Confirm that your handheld computerand t

Appendix B Page 231Password problemsProblem SolutionIforgotthepassword, and myhandheld computeris not locked.You can use Security to delete thepasswor

Page 16 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computersynchronizing with your handheld computerOnscreen keyboardWhen you create or edit a record in an

Page 232 Frequently Asked QuestionsTechnical supportBefore requesting support, please experiment a bit to reproduce andisolate the problem. When you d

Appendix C Page 233Appendix CNon-ASCII Charactersfor Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scriptsthat require non

Page 234 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsLiteral charactersThe backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character istransmitted as a lite

Warranty and Other Product Information Page 235Warranty andOther Product InformationTRG Products Limited WarrantyHARDWARE: TRG Products, Inc. ("T

Page 236packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insuredor sent by a method that provides for tracking of the pack

Warranty and Other Product Information Page 237ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HERE-IN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states, or

Page 238TRG Products End User Software LicenseAgreementYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONSBEFORE USING, RESELLING, OR EXPORTI

Warranty and Other Product Information Page 239formation necessary to achieve interoperability of the Software with other programswithin the meaning o

Page 240for.ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This License Agreement sets forth the entire understandingand agreement between you and TRG Products, supersedes all pri

Warranty and Other Product Information Page 241FCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingt

Chapter 1 Page 17writing, you write simple strokes with the stylus and they areinstantly recognized as letters or numbers.Your handheld computer also

Page 242DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014declares that the productconforms to the following standards or other norma

Index Page 243IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 36Accented charactersGraffiti writing 32onscreen keyboard 35Add-on applications 42–45Address Book*

Page 244 IndexCCalculatorbuttons explained 102memory 102opening 56overview 55recent calculations 56, 102Calibration 10, 168, 223Call Waiting, disablin

Index Page 245Cutting text 58Cycling through views 52, 53, 54, 55DData entry. See Entering dataDate Bookadding Address Book data torecords 69–70alarm

Page 246 IndexE-mail addressesin Address Book 90, 91looking up 123–124E-mail items. See MailEntering data 15–18importing from otherapplications 36–37p

Index Page 247HelpGraffiti 59online tips 15Hiding records 72High Priority e-mail filter 137HotSyncbuttons preferences 168conduits for synchronizingapp

Page 248 Indexpassword 48–49, 167, 172Login scripts 193, 233Looking up Address Book datato add to other records 69–70scrolling in Address List 67to ad

Index Page 249209–213, 228–229preferences 175Modem connections 175, 176Monday, to start week 170Month (Date Book view) 85, 87Moving the cursor (Graffi

Page 250 IndexGeneral 170HotSync buttons 168Modem 175Network 180–196Owner 172ShortCuts 173Primary DNS 188Printingexpense reports fromExcel 109–112reco

Index Page 251Security keys 190Selectingdate for event 78e-mail to be synchronized. SeeFilters for e-mail 134phone numbers in AddressBook 90text 58Sen

Page 18 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computerinformation.Using Palm Desktop softwareIf you have new records you want to add to your handheld

Page 252 Indexopening 54overview 54prioritizing records 94, 98private records 74purging records 60, 97sorting records 71Today. See Current dateToken-b

Chapter 1 Page 19Customizing your handheld computerYou can customize your handheld computer by using the Preferencesapplication. You can enter persona

Page 20 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld ComputerTosetthecurrentdate:1. Tap the Set Date box.2. Tap the arrows to select the current year.3. Tap

Chapter 1 Page 21TRGpro handheld computer: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List,Memo Pad, Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use theHotS

Contents Page iiiContentsContents:About This Book:Chapter 1:Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computer... 3Getting to know y

Page 22 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computer Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from otherdesktop applications into any

Chapter 1 Page 23software diskettes are write-protected, and then make backupcopies of them. When you finish, use the copies to install thesoftware, a

Page 24 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computerthe connection software for your PIM, called a conduit, that lets yousynchronize the data betwee

Chapter 2 Page 25Chapter 2Entering Data in Your HandheldComputerThis chapter explains how to enter data into your handheldcomputer, by writing with th

Page 26 Entering Data in Your Handheld Computer Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift thestylus from the Graffiti writing area,

Chapter 2 Page 274. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as itappears in the tables.5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the

Page 28 Entering Data in Your Handheld ComputerThe Graffiti alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANBOCPDQERFSGTHUIVJWKXLYMZSpace Back SpaceCarriageRet

Chapter 2 Page 29Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basicalphabet characters. To make capital letters,

Page 30 Entering Data in Your Handheld ComputerGraffiti numbersWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that you ca

Chapter 2 Page 31Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page ivChapter 3:Managing Your Applications... 39Using the Applications Launcher...

Page 32 Entering Data in Your Handheld ComputerWriting accented charactersTo create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to createthe le

Chapter 2 Page 33Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes specialstrokes that you can use to navigate within text

Page 34 Entering Data in Your Handheld ComputerYour handheld computer includes the following predefined GraffitiShortCuts:Entry ShortCutDate stamp dsT

Chapter 2 Page 35Using the onscreen keyboardYou can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter textor numbers on your handheld computer. Not

Page 36 Entering Data in Your Handheld ComputerImporting dataIf you have data stored in personal computer applications such asspreadsheets and databas

Chapter 2 Page 37imported field on the right. If you do not want to import a field,deselect the check box for that field.8. Click OK.The imported data

Page 38 Entering Data in Your Handheld Computer

Chapter 3 Page 39Chapter 3Managing YourApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on yourTRGpro™ handheld computer, how to c

Page 40 Managing Your ApplicationsTo categorize an application:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap App, and then tap Category.4

Chapter 3 Page 41To change the Applications Launcher display:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferen

Contents Page vMemo Pad 99Calculator 102Expense 104Chapter 5:Communicating Using Your Handheld Computer ...115Managing deskto

Page 42 Managing Your ApplicationsInstalling and removing applicationsThis section explains how to install and remove applications on yourTRGpro handh

Chapter 3 Page 433. Click Install.Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selectingInstall Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or byd

Page 44 Managing Your Applications5. Click Add.6. Select the application(s) that you want to install on your handheldcomputer.7. Click Open.Note: Revi

Chapter 3 Page 45Removing applicationsIn the event that you run out of memory or decide that you no longerneed an application you installed, you can r

Page 46 Managing Your ApplicationsCD if you want to synchronize data with another PIM.

Chapter 3 Page 47SecurityYour handheld computer comes with a Security application so thatunauthorized users cannot view the entries you wish to protec

Page 48 Managing Your ApplicationsChanging or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your handheld computer, you canchange or delete it at

Chapter 3 Page 49To lock your handheld computer with a password:1. Perform a HotSync operation to synchronize the data betweenyour handheld computer a

Page 50 Managing Your Applications

Chapter 4 Page 51Chapter 4Using Your Basic ApplicationsYour handheld computer includes these basic applications: Date Book Address Book To Do List Mem

Page viReturning to cradle HotSync operations... 159Frequently asked questions about IR HotSync operations ... 160Usi

Page 52 Using Your Basic ApplicationsOverview of basic applicationsDate BookDate Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointmentsor any kind of

Chapter 4 Page 53Address BookAddress Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phonenumbers, and other information about your personal orbusiness con

Page 54 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do ListTo Do List is a convenient place to create reminders andprioritize the things that you have to do.In To

Chapter 4 Page 55Memo PadMemo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associatedwith records in Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List.In Memo

Page 56 Using Your Basic Applications Display the last series of calculations, which is useful forconfirming a series of “chain” calculations.To open

Chapter 4 Page 57Common tasksThe tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to anindividual item in any of the basic applications

Page 58 Using Your Basic ApplicationsEntering textFor information on how to enter text using Graffiti writing, theonscreen keyboard, or the keyboard a

Chapter 4 Page 59Deleting recordsTo delete a record in any of the basic applications:1. Select the record you want to delete.2. Tap the Menu icon .3.

Page 60 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPurging recordsOvertime,asyouuseDateBook,ToDoList,andExpense,you’llaccumulate records in these applications that

Chapter 4 Page 61Desktop software. Changes you make on your handheld computer orPalm Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSyncoperation.

Contents Page viiCompactFlash (CF) Cards ... 197Recommended CF Cards ...

Page 62 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTip: The bottom edge of the handheld computer should alignsmoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly.2

Chapter 4 Page 63synchronize more than one handheld computer to thesame user name.The HotSync Progress dialog box appears and synchronizationbegins.4.

Page 64 Using Your Basic Applicationsuse these procedures in all the applications in which categoriesare available. Categories are not available in Da

Chapter 4 Page 65To define a new category:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.2. Tap Edit Categories.3. Tap New.4. E

Page 66 Using Your Basic Applications3. Select the category that you want to rename, and then tap Rename.4. Enter the new name for the category, and t

Chapter 4 Page 67Finding recordsYour handheld computer offers several ways to find informationquickly: All applications: Find locates any text that yo

Page 68 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo look up an Address Book record:1. Display the Address List screen.2. Enter the first letter of the name you wa

Chapter 4 Page 69As your handheld computer searches for the text, you can tapStop at any time. You may want to do this if the entry you wantappears be

Page 70 Using Your Basic Applications5. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associatedwith it, is pasted into the record y

Chapter 4 Page 713. Tap Who.4. Tap Lookup.The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in yourAddress Book that have data in the Company field.5

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Page 72 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.Address Book:Memo Pad:4. Do one of the following:Address Book: Tap the s

Chapter 4 Page 73To hide private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap Hide.4. Tap Hide to confirm that you want to hide privat

Page 74 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTomakearecordprivate:1. Display the entry that you want to make private.2. Tap Details.3. Tap the Private check b

Chapter 4 Page 75Choosing fontsIn all basic applications except Expense, you can change the font styleto make text easier to read. You can choose a di

Page 76 Using Your Basic ApplicationsApplication-specific tasksDate BookWhen you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and alist of times

Chapter 4 Page 772. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters.3. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 7. If the even

Page 78 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo schedule an event for another day:1. Select the date you want for the event by doing one of thefollowing: Tap

Chapter 4 Page 79To schedule an untimed event:1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “Toschedule an event for another day.”2.

Page 80 Using Your Basic ApplicationsRescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your handheldcomputer.To reschedule an eve

Chapter 4 Page 816. Tap OK.Alarm for untimed events: You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event.In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified

About This Book Page 1About This BookWelcome to the TRGpro™ handheld computer. This handbook isdesigned to help you get up and running quickly. It des

Page 82 Using Your Basic Applications5. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the eventto repeat on the Every line.For example, if you

Chapter 4 Page 83To display the current time: Tap the date in the date bar to display the current time. After a fewseconds,thedatereappears.Working in

Page 84 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap an event to show a description of the event.Tips for using Week View: Keep the following points in mind. T

Chapter 4 Page 85Working in Month ViewThe Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled.Dots and lines in the Month View indicate events, r

Page 86 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDate Book menus, preferences, and display optionsDate Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book

Chapter 4 Page 87Display Options Allows you to change Date Book’s appearanceand which events display. Show Time Bars.Activates the time bars thatappea

Page 88 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPreferences Start/End Time.Defines the start and end timesforDateBookscreens.Ifthetimeslotsyouselect do not fit o

Chapter 4 Page 89Address BookAddress Book is the application in which you store name and addressinformation about people or businesses.Creating an Add

Page 90 Using Your Basic Applications4. UsetheNextFieldGraffitistroketomovetotheFirstNamefield.Tip: You can also move to any field by tapping it direc

Chapter 4 Page 913. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change.4. Select a new label.Changing Address Entry detailsThe Address Entry Detai