Important! Already use a Palm™ handheld? • Synchronize your old handheld with your computer so that the information is up-to-date. • Go to www.palm.com/support/intl and click the upgrade link to learn how to smoothly transfer your information to your new handheld. Contents Palm ™...
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Connect (a) Connect the HotSync® cradle to the computer.* (b) Plug the adapter into an outlet and the cradle. Note: On some cradles, the adapter cable plugs into a tail on the back of the USB connector instead of the back of the cradle. * Windows NT systems and systems without USB ports require a serial cradle, sold separately.
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Charge (a) Place your Tungsten™ C handheld into the cradle. (b) Check that the charging indicator light is solid green. This means your handheld is properly seated in the cradle and is being charged.* (c) Charge for at least two hours. * Problems? See Troubleshooting section in the upcoming pages.
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Set up (a) Remove the handheld from the cradle. 1. Tilt it forward. 2. Lift up. (b) Turn on the handheld by pressing the power button.* (c) Remove the stylus. (d) Follow the Setup instructions on the screen. Center (e) Tap firmly the center of at least three targets.
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Address Book. IR port 5-way Navigator E-mail Press to turn on handheld and open Palm™ VersaMail™ application. Stylus Keyboard Power button Home Press to go to Applications Launcher. Wireless Press to turn on handheld and open Palm™ Web Browser 2.0.
Then transfer the information to your handheld using the HotSync process. It’s the fastest way to enter lots of information. Note: You must install the version of Palm Desktop software included in this package. Put the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
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In Palm Desktop software, click New Event in the lower-left corner. Enter the appointment, and then click OK to save it. Mac: In the Palm folder, double-click the Palm Desktop icon. Create or select a username to identify your information.
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Now schedule an appointment on your handheld. (a) Press the Date Book button. Date Book (b) Tap New. (c) Tap to set the time. Tap OK. (d) Use the keyboard to enter a description when the blinking cursor appears.. Keyboard...
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Synchronize information on your handheld and computer In this step, the HotSync process synchronizes information on your handheld and in Palm Desktop software, so that information you enter in one appears in both places. (a) Place the handheld in the cradle.
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• In Address Book, use Quick Lookup. • In the Palm™ VersaMail™ application, select and view a message. • In Palm™ Photos, select and view a photo. GET MORE OUT OF YOUR HANDHELD Backspace/Delete Return/Enter Home Command stroke/Menu Space bar/SYMBOL...
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• Press the Wireless button Exchange e-mail Use the Palm™ VersaMail™ application to send and receive e-mail for up to eight different accounts using any network connection. Windows users can synchronize e-mail with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and other popular desktop mail clients.
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IM applications, or find out how to connect to Hot Spots and where they are located in your area. The Software Essentials CD is a great collection of software to get you started with your handheld. For information on hundreds of other available applications, visit http://www.palm.com/intl.
Troubleshooting charging the handheld (step 3) The indicator light does not go on. • Seat your handheld firmly in the cradle. • Connect the power adapter securely to the cradle. • Check that the power adapter is plugged into a working electric outlet. Troubleshooting turning on the handheld (step 4) Your handheld does not turn on when you press the power button.
Third-party applications Some third-party applications may not have been upgraded to be compatible with your new Palm™ handheld. If you suspect that a third-party application is affecting the operation of your handheld, contact the developer of the application. Palm™ Desktop Installer does not automatically appear after you put the CD-ROM into the drive.
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To insert a check mark, click the menu item. Mac: • Make sure the Transport Monitor of the HotSync Manager is enabled: (a) Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. (b) In the HotSync Controls tab, click Enabled. • If you are using a USB cradle: (a) Disconnect and then reconnect the cradle.
Read the Handbook The Handbook opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. Windows: In Palm Desktop software, click Help in the menu bar.
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