Palm i705, Handbook

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Entering Data in Your Handheld
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DateBook Pro (text file)
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DayMaker (text file)
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Dynodex (text file)
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FileMaker Pro (tab separated text file)
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Meeting Maker (text file)
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Newton running OS 1.0 with Newton Connection Kit:
Names; Date Book Calendar; and Notepad (text file)
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Now Contact (text file)
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Now Up-to-Date (text file)
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QuickDex (text file)
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TouchBase Pro (text file)
To import data from a Macintosh:
1.
Open Palm Desktop software.
2.
From the File menu, choose Import.
3.
Select the file you want to import.
4.
Click Open.
5.
If you want to change the order of the fields you’re importing, point to a field,
wait for the cursor to change to a double arrow, and then drag the field to a new
location.
6.
If you do not want to import a field, click the arrow between the field names.
7.
From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate field.
8.
From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter.
9.
Click OK.
10.
To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting
data.
Using Note Pad
In addition to using Graffiti characters and the onscreen keyboard, you can enter
data on your handheld using the Note Pad application. When you use Note Pad,
you write quick notes directly on the handheld screen in your own handwriting.
See
Chapter 12 for more information and instructions.