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Zire™ 31 Handheld

beaming

beaming port See IR port
birthdays

blinking cursor

bold fonts

brightness control

Brightness icon

built-in applications

Business Card command

business cards

buttons

back panel

front panel

locking

navigator

not responding

opening applications with

reassigning application

calculator

Calculator icon

calendar

color-coding appointments

formatting

selecting dates on

Calendar application

additional information for

checking schedules in

customizing

opening

overview

scheduling appointments in

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setting alarms

views in

Calendar icon

calendar views

calibration

camera

Card Info application

card readers

categorizing

contacts

events

information

memos

notes in Note Pad

tasks

CDs

CE Compliance Statement

changing

backgrounds

fonts

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screen colors

character entry

charging battery

chat rooms

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Choose Date command

cleaning your handheld

Clear Note command

clearing Note Pad screens

clock

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Clock icon

Color Theme Preferences screen

color themes

color-coding, appointments

colors

applying to notes

changing screen

commands

compact discs

completed tasks

conduit

confirmation tones

conformity declaration

connections

precautions for

troubleshooting

conserving power

contacts

adding

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beaming

categorizing

deleting

keeping private

locating

Contacts application

additional information for

customizing

opening

overview

searching

Contacts icon

continuous events See repeating events
copying

applications

photos

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CPUs

connecting to

installing software on

synchronizing handheld with

troubleshooting synchronization

problems

Summary of Contents for Zire 31

Page 1: ...Getting Started ...

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Page 3: ...ring information 8 Using menus 13 Using the 5 way navigator 14 Handheld do s and don ts 16 Beyond the basics 17 Chapter 2 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer 18 Why synchronize information 19 What information is synchronized 20 Synchronizing information 21 Beyond the basics 22 Chapter 3 Expanding Your Handheld 23 What type of expansion cards can I use 24 How can expansion cards help me ...

Page 4: ... Managing Your Tasks 40 Creating a task 41 Organizing your tasks 42 Marking a task complete 43 Beyond the basics 44 Chapter 7 Writing Memos 45 Creating a memo 46 Viewing and editing a memo 47 Beyond the basics 48 Chapter 8 Writing Notes 49 Creating a note 50 Viewing and editing a note 51 Beyond the basics 52 Chapter 9 Listening to Music 53 Transferring MP3 files to an expansion card 54 Transferrin...

Page 5: ... Setting the date and time 68 Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident 70 Changing the screen fonts 71 Changing the background of your screen 73 Correcting problems with tapping 74 Selecting sound settings 75 Changing screen colors 76 Beyond the basics 77 Chapter 12 Common Questions 78 Beyond the basics 82 Product Regulatory Information 83 Index 88 ...

Page 6: ...turn to the original view Click an entry in the Table of Contents or Index to go directly to that section of the guide If you link to a page in the guide click Previous View or depending on your version of Acrobat Reader to return to the page you were on before you clicked the link You can also print an especially interesting or important page or pages by clicking Print When selecting the page s t...

Page 7: ...ottom of a page that means the procedure continues on the next page Cue that signals the end of the procedure You re done A step that you must follow otherwise you could experience an error or even lose information OPTIONAL A step you might find useful Information that applies only in certain cases or that tells more about a procedure step In this chapter Links on the first page of each chapter th...

Page 8: ... related to the topic being described It may appear in this guide or only on your handheld User Guide A pointer to the web where you can find more info on the topics in this guide and on other features of your handheld My Handheld A pointer to the web where you can share info with other handheld users and learn the latest tips tricks and more Support A pointer to the web where you can find help if...

Page 9: ...e for fun too You can create digital photo albums play games and read eBooks Insert expansion cards sold separately to listen to music or to enjoy useful reference software and more Benefits of your Zire 31 handheld Save time and stay organized Travel light Protect your information Have fun view photos play music and more In this chapter Locating the controls on your handheld What s on my handheld...

Page 10: ...er info with Graffiti 2 writing or open the onscreen keyboard Power button Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock on if active Display icon Lets you adjust the brightness and contrast of your handheld s display 5 way navigator Helps you move around and select info to display on the screen Application buttons Opens the Calendar and Contacts applications Screen 5 way navigator Power...

Page 11: ...ations and accessories to your handheld Headphone jack Lets you connect a standard 3 5 mm stereo headset sold separately to your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications Key Term IR Short for infrared Beaming uses infrared technology to send information between two IR ports that are within a few feet of each other Did You Know Beaming lets you quickly share appointments add...

Page 12: ...bject to touch the screen Reset button Resets your handheld if it freezes stops responding Power connector Lets you connect your handheld to the power adapter so you can charge it Mini USB connector Lets you connect your handheld to your computer using the HotSync cable so you can synchronize Speaker Lets you listen to alarms game and system sounds and music Key Term USB The type of connector or c...

Page 13: ...d addresses phone numbers e mail and web site addresses even photos and birthdays Organize your contacts into categories Expense Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you synchronize with your computer HotSync Synchronize the info on your handheld with the info on your computer Memos Capture information such as meeting notes lists of books to read movies to see recipes ...

Page 14: ...ees may apply Windows only Palm Reader Purchase and download eBooks from the web so you can read them when you want where you want powerOne Calculator Calculate math and business solutions with this enhanced calculator Handmark Solitaire Enjoy hours of entertainment with this solitaire game Handmark MobileDB Use the included databases to track useful info such as car maintenance passwords and more...

Page 15: ...ication button to turn on your handheld and to open the application for that button Using the Home screen Turn on your handheld tap Home and tap an application icon such as Note Pad Did You Know You can reassign the application buttons to open whichever applications you choose Tip Handheld on already Tap the Home icon to go to the Home screen Did You Know You can use a favorite photo as the backgr...

Page 16: ...y on the screen With only a few minutes of practice you can learn to use Graffiti 2 writing and help is always only a tap away 0 1 Go to the Home screen and select Quick Tour 2 Tap Graffiti 2 and follow the onscreen instructions Done Tip Write letters on the left side of the input area and numbers on the right Uppercase letters go in the center Did You Know Your handheld package includes a sticker...

Page 17: ...0 1 Open an entry a Open an application b Select a record or tap New 2 Tap one of the following to open an onscreen keyboard ABC Opens the letter keyboard 123 Opens the number keyboard Continued Key Term Record An entry in an application such as a contact in Contacts or an appointment in Calendar Tip You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen Letter keyboard Number keyboar...

Page 18: ...ion 3 Tap the characters to enter text numbers and symbols and then select Done Done Tip When a keyboard is open you can tap abc 123 or Int l to open any of the other keyboards Backspace Return Tab Caps lock Caps shift Letter keyboard Number keyboard International keyboard ...

Page 19: ...allation Windows only you can choose to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook If you do info from Contacts Calendar Tasks and Memos is synchronized with Outlook Other info such as photos and notes is synchronized with Palm Desktop software WINDOWS ONLY Double click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications Tip The Palm...

Page 20: ...ploring Your Handheld Zire 31 Handheld 12 MAC ONLY Double click the Palm Desktop icon in the palmOne folder on your computer and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications Launch bar ...

Page 21: ...n you know how to use them in all your applications 0 1 Open an application 2 Tap Menu to open the menus 3 Tap a menu and then tap a menu item Done Tip You can also open the handheld menus by tapping the application title in the upper left corner of the screen When the menus are open you can use the navigator to select menus and menu items Menu icon Application title Menu item Menu ...

Page 22: ...ator to select and open an application Right or Left Scrolls to the next or previous application category Select Inserts the selection highlight When the selection highlight is present Up Down Right or Left Scrolls to the next icon in the corresponding direction Select Opens the selected application Tip To remove the selection highlight without making a selection scroll to the first icon in the up...

Page 23: ...own Scrolls an entire screen of entries as long as there s nothing highlighted Hold down to accelerate the scrolling Select Inserts the selection highlight When the selection highlight is present Up or Down Scrolls to the previous or next entry Select Displays the selected entry Left Removes the selection highlight Up or Down Scrolls within the current entry Right or Left Scrolls to the previous o...

Page 24: ... dirty For general cleaning use a soft damp cloth If the screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window cleaning solution Use only 3 5 mm stereo headphones in your handheld s headphone jack Be sure to get rid of any static electricity buildup before you connect your handheld to any cable or accessory Handheld don ts Do not drop bang or otherwise cause a strong impact to your...

Page 25: ...wing application information Categories Organizing your applications and information by filing them into categories Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming information and applications to other Palm OS handheld users Maintaining Caring for your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more g...

Page 26: ...uter Synchronizing simply means that information that has been entered or updated in one place your handheld or your computer is automatically updated in the other No need to enter information twice Benefits of synchronizing Quickly enter and update information on your computer and your handheld Install applications Protect your information In this chapter Why synchronize information What informat...

Page 27: ...ynchronized with Outlook Other information such as photos and notes is synchronized with Palm Desktop software You can insert the CD at any time to choose synchronization with Outlook if you did not do so during the initial installation Install applications With just a few clicks you can use palmOne Quick Install to add files to certain applications on your handheld or to install additional softwa...

Page 28: ...resets for synchronization If you want to synchronize applications other than the presets see the section on choosing which applications to synchronize in the User Guide on the web You can synchronize more than one handheld with your computer For example different family members can synchronize their handhelds with the same copy of Palm Desktop software Just make sure that each handheld has its ow...

Page 29: ... b When synchronization is complete a message appears at the top of your handheld screen and you can disconnect your handheld from the cable Be patient synchronization may take some time Done Key Term HotSync Technology that allows you to synchronize the information on your handheld with the information on your computer Tip If the Select User dialog box appears during synchronization select the us...

Page 30: ...e if you have been synchronizing information using the IR port Receiving information on your handheld from an outside source such as a file containing your company s phone list Installing and Removing Using palmOne Quick Install to add applications to your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 use...

Page 31: ...act and limitless answer to the storage dilemma When one card becomes full simply use another card To enjoy some aspects of your handheld such as listening to music you need to use expansion cards Benefits of expansion cards Listen to music View and store more photos Back up info Add more games and other software Add accessories Store all your info In this chapter How can expansion cards help me I...

Page 32: ...g photos to your handheld for details Back up info Make a copy of your important information for safe keeping in case your handheld becomes damaged or is stolen Add games and other software Purchase popular games dictionaries travel guides and more There are lots of expansion cards available for your handheld To check them out visit www palmOne com myzire31 and click the Accessories link Add acces...

Page 33: ...t the card into the expansion slot with the label side facing the front of the handheld 2 Push the card in with your thumb until you hear the confirmation tone No confirmation tone Check the Sounds Alerts Preferences to make sure the System Sound setting is turned on Done Push Label side NOTE ...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld Zire 31 Handheld 26 Removing an expansion card 0 1 Push lightly against the card with your thumb 2 Slide the card out of the expansion slot Done Push ...

Page 35: ...y identify its contents Installing and Removing Adding applications from your computer to an expansion card You can also install other files such as photos or music Sharing Exchanging applications and information with other Palm OS handheld users by exchanging cards or beaming items between handhelds User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much m...

Page 36: ...ne numbers but it is just as quick to view update and organize contact information You can back up contact information to your computer easily share info with other handhelds You can even add photos of your loved ones directly to their contact information screen Benefits of Contacts Carry all your business and personal contact information in your hand Keep track of who is who Keep in touch In this...

Page 37: ... you want to add photos to your contacts install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld Windows Insert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions to install extra software Mac Insert the CD and double click the Additional Software folder icon Did You Know If the first character you enter in the Last Name or Company field is an asterisk or similar symbol that record always appe...

Page 38: ...t Your handheld automatically saves the contact Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip To learn how to transfer photos to your handheld see palmOne Photos later in this guide Tip If you want a reminder about a birthday select the Reminder check box enter the number of days before the birthday that you want to see the reminder and then select OK Did You Know You can also enter on...

Page 39: ... can easily scroll to the contact you want 3 Select the contact to open it Done Tip You can also press Right on the navigator or tap the Quick Look Up icon at the top of the screen to open the Quick Look Up line Press Up and Down to select the letter of the name you want in each box and press Right to move to the next box Did You Know The Phone Lookup feature lets you add contact information direc...

Page 40: ...d there should be a clear path between them Depending on the receiving handheld model not all information may be sent correctly 3 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete Done Tip You can create a contact with your own information and select it as your business card by opening the Record Menu and selecting Business Card Beam your business card to other handhelds by ...

Page 41: ... type and sorting them Information Transferring contact information from other applications such as databases spreadsheets and other organizer software Privacy Keeping contacts private by turning on security options User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely you...

Page 42: ...ments and spot schedule conflicts You can view your calendar by day week or month or as an agenda list that combines your list of tasks with your appointments Benefits of Calendar Track current future and past appointments Stay on top of deadlines Carry one calendar Spot schedule conflicts In this chapter Scheduling an appointment Checking your schedule Setting an alarm Beyond the basics ...

Page 43: ...Tap the date 3 Tap the line next to the time the appointment begins and enter a description Continued Key Term Event The name for an entry in the Calendar application including appointments birthdays reminders recurring meetings and so on Tip You can also scroll to a date by pressing Right or Left on the navigator or by tapping the arrows at the top of the Day View screen Did You Know You can use ...

Page 44: ...ent ends d Select OK That s it Your handheld automatically saves the appointment Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip To enter reminders holidays anniversaries and other events that take place on a particular date but not at a particular time tap No Time Tip Color code your calendar Tap the bullet next to the description to file the appointment in a category Each category has ...

Page 45: ...w of a week or month 0 1 Press the Calendar application button 2 Tap the icons in the lower left corner to see four different Calendar views Done Tip Press the Calendar application button repeatedly to cycle through the Agenda View Day View Week View and Month View Did You Know You can use a favorite photo as the background for your Agenda View Week View Agenda View Month View Day View ...

Page 46: ... pick list and select Minutes Hours or Days d Enter how many minutes hours or days before the event you want the alarm to sound and then select OK Done Did You Know If you set your alarm sounds in World Clock instead of in Calendar you have more alarm sound choices Tip Check out the other options in the Event Details dialog box For example Repeat creates an event that recurs daily weekly or at wha...

Page 47: ...ings and choosing what time days start and end by setting preferences Storing extra information about an event by adding a note Erasing old appointments by purging them Categories Organizing events by type and color coding them Privacy Keeping events private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming events to other Palm OS handheld users User Guide For everything you need to know about your h...

Page 48: ...d how they manage to do it all busy people usually say I make lists The Tasks application on your handheld is the perfect place to make a list of the things you need to do Benefits of Tasks Set priorities Track deadlines Stay focused In this chapter Creating a task Organizing your tasks Marking a task complete Beyond the basics ...

Page 49: ...ct a date from the calendar That s it Your handheld automatically saves the task Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip If no task is currently selected you can create a new task by writing in the Graffiti 2 input area Tip Set an alarm for the selected task Tap Details tap the Alarm box tap the Alarm check box enter the alarm settings and then select OK Tip You can beam tasks to...

Page 50: ...p the pick list in the upper right to select Due Today Last 7 Days Next 7 Days or Past Due Category Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category Tap the pick list in the upper right to select a different category Done Did You Know Overdue tasks have an exclamation point next to the due date Tip Your Task Preferences settings control which tasks appear in the Tasks list such as complet...

Page 51: ...that you ve completed it 0 1 Go to the Home screen and select Tasks 2 Select the check box on the left side of the task Done Tip You can set Task Preferences to record the date that you finish your tasks and you can show or hide finished tasks To change these settings open the Options menu and select Preferences ...

Page 52: ...ks list whether to track completion dates and which alarm sound plays Storing extra information about a task by adding a note Privacy Keeping tasks private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming tasks to other Palm OS handheld users User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make y...

Page 53: ...ring information that is meaningful to you but does not fall into one of these categories From meeting notes to recipes and favorite quotations Memos provides a quick and easy way to enter store and share your important information Benefits of Memos Store essential but hard to remember information Easily retrieve and share information In this chapter Creating a memo Viewing and editing a memo Beyo...

Page 54: ...to a new line in the memo c Select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the memo Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Did You Know You can create as many memos as you want up to the available memory on your handheld Each memo can be up to about 32KB in size that s about 650 sentences Tip In the Memos list you can also just start writing to create a new memo The first l...

Page 55: ...one Tip The Memos list shows the first line of each memo so make sure that first line is something you will recognize Did You Know You can connect your handheld to a portable keyboard and type your memos on the go without carrying around a heavy laptop You can purchase a variety of carrying cases Visit www palmOne com myzire31 and click the Accessories link Tip You can change the size of the text ...

Page 56: ...ranging them into categories and sorting them Privacy Keeping memos private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming memos to other Palm OS handheld users User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit w...

Page 57: ...ht do with a piece of paper and a pencil Note Pad gives you a place to draw freehand and take notes in your personal handwriting which is even faster and more flexible than creating a memo on your handheld Benefits of Note Pad No learning curve Capture information in the moment A picture is worth a thousand words See reminders when you set alarms In this chapter Creating a note Viewing and editing...

Page 58: ...een keyboard c Select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the note Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Tip You can change the color of the pen and paper background From the Note Pad list screen open the Options menu select Preferences and then tap Colors Tip Tap the pen selector to change the pen width or to select the eraser Did You Know Set an alarm for a note to u...

Page 59: ... Select the note a Select Done to display the Note Pad list b Select the note you want to view or edit 3 Read or edit the note and then select Done Done Tip You can clear the screen completely while editing a note Open the Edit menu and select Clear Note Or to delete a note completely open the note and then tap Delete ...

Page 60: ...y Keeping notes private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming events to other Palm OS handheld users User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having pr...

Page 61: ...nd then listen through the built in speaker or stereo headphones sold separately You need to purchase an SD or MultiMediaCard expansion card to save your music files and play them on your handheld Benefits of RealOne Mobile Player Listen to songs in the popular MP3 format No separate MP3 CD or mini disc player required Carry tiny expansion cards instead of CDs Be your own DJ In this chapter Transf...

Page 62: ...o your handheld 2 Select the MP3 files you want to transfer a From My Computer or Windows Explorer select the MP3 files you want to transfer b Drag and drop the file s or folder onto the palmOne Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop and then click OK 3 Synchronize your handheld with your computer Done Before You Begin Windows Install RealOne Player on your handheld and your computer Insert the...

Page 63: ...with your computer Be patient transferring music to an expansion card can take several minutes Done Before You Begin Mac Install RealOne Player on your handheld Insert the CD and double click the Additional Software folder icon Tip You can also use a card reader accessory sold separately to transfer MP3 files from your computer to your expansion card Create an SD_Audio folder on the card and store...

Page 64: ...en to them on your handheld you need to use RealOne Player on your computer to convert and transfer the files WINDOWS ONLY 0 1 Access the CD from RealOne Player on your computer a Double click the RealOne Player icon on your computer desktop b Insert the CD into your computer s CD drive c Click CD in RealOne Player on your computer Continued CD ...

Page 65: ...ur library a Click Save Tracks b Follow the onscreen instructions to select and copy tracks Continued Tip If you want to select only a few songs click Deselect All and then click the check box next to the songs you want to select Did You Know A 64MB expansion card holds about an hour of music capacity varies with sampling rates Save Tracks ...

Page 66: ...One c Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable Do not tap the HotSync icon 4 Select the songs you want to transfer a In RealOne Player on your computer click Devices b If necessary double click Palm Handheld and then double click Card c Click Add Clips Continued Tip For tips on using RealOne Player on your computer go to the Help menu in RealOne Player or visit www realone com IMPORTANT Add Clip...

Page 67: ...ld is on and that RealOne Mobile Player is open If it is a green Connected light appears in the lower left corner on your computer b In the toolbar below the Connected light click Transfer When the transfer is complete the tracks you selected should say On Device Do not tap the HotSync icon RealOne Player is transferring the files so there s no need to do anything Done Tip On your handheld tap Son...

Page 68: ...lect a song from the list 3 When you ve finished listening tap the Stop button Done Tip For tips on using RealOne Mobile Player open the Options menu and select Help Did You Know RealOne Mobile Player continues playing the songs in your list until it reaches the end of your list or until you tap the Stop button even if your handheld screen is off Progress indicator Play Pause Stop Previous song Ne...

Page 69: ... Removing songs from an expansion card User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Tip Support If you re having problems with RealOne Mobile Player with RealOne Player on your compu...

Page 70: ...any time Solve both problems with palmOne Photos which features easy viewing and organization of photos You can keep your favorite photos right on your handheld select a photo as the background for your Home screen and the Agenda View in Calendar even add a photo to a Contacts entry Benefits of palmOne Photos Never be far from your favorite people or places Simplify photo organization In this chap...

Page 71: ...n the expansion slot WINDOWS ONLY 0 1 From My Computer or Windows Explorer select the photos you want to copy 2 Drag and drop the file s or folder onto the palmOne Quick Install icon on your computer desktop and then click OK 3 Synchronize your handheld with your computer Done Before You Begin Install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld Windows Insert the CD and follow the o...

Page 72: ...ndheld droplet in the palmOne folder b In the Send to Handheld dialog box select your username and click OK 2 Synchronize your computer with your handheld Done Tip In Mac OS X you can make the Send to Handheld droplet a permanent part of your desktop by dragging the droplet to the Dock Then simply drag photos and other files you want to transfer to your handheld onto the Dock ...

Page 73: ...e photo you want to view 3 Tap anywhere in the photo to return to the selection screen Done Did You Know If you or your friends have a digital camera that uses SD memory cards you can insert the cards into the expansion slot and view the photos on your handheld Tip Select Slide Show to display all photos in an album automatically one after another Tap a photo to stop the slide show Select a photo ...

Page 74: ...ur desktop computer Deleting photos Sending photos from the desktop palmOne Photos software via e mail Sharing Beaming photos to other Palm OS handheld users User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www ...

Page 75: ...s and screen colors on your handheld by using preferences and menus And Preference settings can help extend the life of your handheld s battery too Benefits of customizing Access applications quickly Conserve power Enjoy your handheld more Make your screen easy to read In this chapter Setting the date and time Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident Changing the screen fonts Changing ...

Page 76: ... select a city in your time zone No nearby city Select Edit List and do steps b c b Tap Add c Select a city in your time zone and then select OK select OK again and then select Done Continued Tip You can rename the location to the city where you live Tap the Name field and then modify the location name Tip When you travel to a new time zone change the Location setting to quickly reset the date and...

Page 77: ... date a Tap the Set Date box b Tap the arrows to select the current year c Tap the current month d Tap the current date 4 Set the time a Tap the Set Time box b Tap the hour and minute boxes and then tap the arrows to change them c Tap AM or PM and then select OK 5 Select Done Done Year arrows ...

Page 78: ... always remains off Automatic Keylock turns on automatically when you turn off your handheld or when your handheld goes to sleep Manual Keylock turns on when you hold down the power button until the system sound confirms that Keylock is on Done Tip When Keylock is on your handheld does not respond when you press the application buttons To use your handheld again press the power button and then tap...

Page 79: ...ld 71 Changing the screen fonts In many applications you can change the font style to make text easier to read There are four font styles available in applications that let you change the font style Small font Large font Small bold font Large bold font ...

Page 80: ...our Handheld Changing the screen fonts 0 1 Open the Select Font dialog box a Open an application b Open the menus c Select Options and then select Font 2 Tap the font style you want to use and then select OK Done Small Small bold Large bold Large ...

Page 81: ...ndar application button b Open the menus c Select Options and then select Display Options 2 Select a photo for the background a Select the Background check box b Tap the photo thumbnail and select a photo c Adjust the fade setting so that the text is easy to read against the photo d Select OK Done Before You Begin Install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld Windows Insert th...

Page 82: ...e screen b Select Prefs c Select Digitizer 2 Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible and then select Done You need to tap at least three targets maybe more if you don t tap carefully Done Key Term Digitizer Another name for your handheld s screen and its internal circuitry Tip If your screen is not responding to taps use the navigator to open Digitizer Preferences Key Term Calibrati...

Page 83: ...Silent in step 2 select Done If you selected Custom in step 2 tap the System Sound Game Sound and Alarm Sound pick lists and select the volume level for each sound then select Done Done Tip You can choose different types of sounds for Calendar Tasks and World Clock Go to the application open the Options menu and then select Preferences Did You Know When you connect a headset to your handheld the e...

Page 84: ...1 Handheld 76 Changing screen colors Choose a new set of text and background colors for all your applications 0 1 Open Color Theme Preferences a Go to the Home screen b Select Prefs c Select Color Theme 2 Select a theme and then select Done Done ...

Page 85: ...ating shortcuts for entering text Reassigning the application buttons on the front of your handheld so that they open the applications you choose Protecting your information by turning on security options and entering information that identifies you as the owner of your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne ...

Page 86: ...p installation This will transfer all your information from the old software to the new software 4 Synchronize your new handheld with your new desktop software 5 If any third party applications do not transfer to your new handheld reinstall them 6 If you have problems with your third party applications on your new handheld you ll have to update them If any of the following symptoms occur on your n...

Page 87: ...eed to recharge my handheld A battery gauge appears at the top of the Home screen Check the gauge periodically to see if your handheld needs to be recharged If the battery becomes low a message appears on the screen prompting you to recharge the battery Will I lose all my information if the battery becomes drained If the battery is drained to the point that you cannot turn on your handheld your in...

Page 88: ...k it If you don t see the HotSync Manager icon click Start on the Windows taskbar and then select Programs Go to the Palm Desktop program group and select HotSync Manager Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears in the Windows system tray Make sure Local USB is selected MAC ONLY Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled Open the palmOne folder and double click the HotSync Manager icon On the HotS...

Page 89: ...formation or applications on your handheld Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip or similar object without a sharp tip to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld If a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld you need to perform a hard reset For instructions see the User Guide on the web Can I open my handheld No do not open your handheld there are no serv...

Page 90: ...hronization problems Solving problems with beaming Maintaining Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Su...

Page 91: ...rmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rece...

Page 92: ...ne Inc Declares the Product Handheld PDA HotSync cable Model Name Number Zire 31 Manufacturer s Name palmOne Manufacturer s Address 400 N McCarthy Blvd Milpitas 95035 5112 Conforms with the following specifications EN 55024 1998 Emissions Immunity EN55022 1998 CISPR 22 1997 Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions IEC 61000 4 2 A1 1998 01 ESD Immunity 4kV Contact and 8kV Air Discharge IEC 61000 4 ...

Page 93: ...power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Varning Eksplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Advarsel Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det b...

Page 94: ...t ESD into its products ESD unfortunately exists and unless neutralized could build up to levels that could harm your equipment Any electronic device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is susceptible to entry of ESD Devices that you carry with you such as your handheld build up ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may h...

Page 95: ...ntribute to the buildup of static electricity in the environment include the following Low relative humidity Material type The type of material gathering the charge For example synthetics are more prone to static buildup than natural fibers like cotton The rapidity with which you touch connect or disconnect electronic devices While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static...

Page 96: ...also specific application accessing 79 adding contact information to 31 additional information for 17 27 changing screen colors for 76 copying 27 deleting 17 27 displaying list of 5 exchanging 17 27 installing 19 20 22 opening 5 7 14 77 preinstalled described 5 selecting 14 setting local preferences for 68 soft resets and 81 storing on expansion cards 27 transferring information from 20 transferri...

Page 97: ...ad 52 tasks 42 CDs 56 CE Compliance Statement 84 changing backgrounds 50 fonts 71 72 screen colors 76 character entry 8 10 77 charging battery 4 16 79 chat rooms viii Choose Date command 41 cleaning your handheld 16 Clear Note command 51 clearing Note Pad screens 51 clock 2 68 69 Clock icon 2 Color Theme Preferences screen 76 color themes 76 color coding appointments 36 39 colors applying to notes...

Page 98: ...s 63 digitizer defined 74 Digitizer Preferences screen 74 disconnecting HotSync cable 80 display brightness 2 80 Display icon 2 display options 39 73 See also preferences Display Options command 73 displaying application icons 79 calendars 34 current time and date 2 Getting Started Guide vi vii items in lists 15 memos 47 notes 51 photos 28 65 66 schedules 37 song lists 59 tasks 42 43 44 do s and d...

Page 99: ...er adapter 4 controls described 2 4 copying applications on 27 customizing 67 77 do s and don ts 16 features described 1 image files supported 63 losing 70 not responding 70 81 82 opening 81 preinstalled applications on 5 protecting 77 recharging 4 16 79 removing applications from 17 resetting 4 restarting 81 82 setting up vi synchronizing 78 79 80 troubleshooting 74 78 82 turning on and off 2 70 ...

Page 100: ...dheld 70 losing information vii 19 79 81 low battery 79 M Mac information copying photos to handheld 64 installing extra software from CD 6 installing Photos 63 73 installing RealOne Mobile Player 55 Send to Handheld droplet 55 64 synchronizing handheld 80 transferring MP3 files to handheld 55 Media application additional information for 66 opening 65 overview 62 memory cards 53 65 memos See also ...

Page 101: ...39 Palm Reader 6 pasting text 48 PDA Money software 6 pen 50 pen widths 50 performance 16 Personal Calculator 6 personal computers connecting to 4 entering information with 11 installing software on vi synchronizing handheld with 18 20 troubleshooting synchronization 80 personal digital assistants PDAs 1 Phone Lookup feature 31 phone numbers 29 31 33 49 photo albums 63 additional information for 6...

Page 102: ...ght 14 repeating events 38 39 repeating tasks 44 required steps vii reserving blocks of time 39 Reset button 4 81 resetting local settings 68 resizing text 47 restarting handheld 81 82 S saving information 79 music files 53 57 schedules 34 37 68 See also appointments events scheduling appointments 35 36 reminders 30 screen adjusting brightness 2 80 aligning 74 caring for 16 caution for writing on ...

Page 103: ...ompleting 43 creating 41 defining recurring 44 displaying 42 43 44 prioritizing 41 setting alarms for 41 44 Tasks application additional information for 44 creating tasks 41 marking completed tasks 43 opening 41 organizing tasks 42 overview 40 securing contents 44 Tasks icon 5 technical assistance viii 17 61 telephone numbers See phone numbers text adjusting fade setting for 73 changing colors of ...

Page 104: ...44 views in Calendar 34 volume 75 W warnings 85 warranty 81 web sites handheld online documentation viii Week View Calendar 37 World Clock 38 World Clock icon 5 writing area 2 77 writing in your own handwriting 49 writing tool 4 16 Z Zire handheld See handheld ...

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