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To enable an event alert from Palm Desktop software:
1.
Double-click the Palm Desktop icon.
2.
From the Tools menu, select Options, and then select Alarms.
3.
Set Alarm Configuration options, either Always Available or Available only
when the Palm Desktop is running.
4.
(Optional) To hear an alert sound as well as receive an alert message, select the
check box Play audible notification with alarm dialog box.
5.
Click OK.
Hiding or masking private records
You can use the Security Preferences to set a password and select whether to mask
your private records or hide them completely. See
for details.
Installing and removing applications
This section explains how to install and remove applications and other files on
your handheld, and how to remove Palm Desktop software from your computer.
Installing files and add-on applications
Your handheld comes with many applications installed and ready to use. During
a HotSync operation you can also install additional applications, such as games
and other software, on your handheld. Applications or games that you install on
your handheld reside in RAM memory, and you can delete them at any time.
Files that are not associated with an application on your handheld may not be
installed during a HotSync operation.
Both applications and files are easy to install during a HotSync operation. You can
install the following types of files:
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Palm OS
®
file types, including PRC and PDB
Various third-party applications are available for your handheld. To learn more
about these applications, go to the web site:
NOTE
Palm works with developers of third-party add-on applications to ensure the
compatibility of these applications with your new Palm
™
handheld. Some third-party
applications, however, may not have been upgraded to be compatible with your new
Palm handheld. If you suspect that a third-party application is adversely affecting the
operation of your handheld, contact the developer of the application.
Summary of Contents for P80730US - Zire 21 - OS 5.2.1 126 MHz
Page 1: ...Handbook for the Palm Zire 21 Handheld ...
Page 10: ...About This Book 2 ...
Page 16: ...Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Palm Zire 21 Handheld 8 ...
Page 24: ...Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld 16 ...
Page 86: ...Chapter 7 Using Date Book 78 ...
Page 110: ...Chapter 12 Using World Clock 102 ...
Page 130: ...Chapter 13 Performing HotSync Operations 122 ...
Page 166: ...Chapter 14 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld 158 ...
Page 172: ...Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld 164 ...
Page 184: ...Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions 176 ...
Page 196: ...Index 188 ...