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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to synchronize ...26 Installing applications on your handheld ...27 Beyond the basics...29 Chapter 3: Your Personal Information Organizer ...30 Organizing your personal information...31 Managing your contacts...32 Managing your calendar ...36 Managing your tasks ...40 Beyond the basics...43 Palm® Z22 Handheld...
  • Page 4 Changing the screen fonts ...64 Changing the background of your screen ...66 Correcting problems with tapping ...67 Selecting sound settings ...68 Beyond the basics...69 Chapter 7: Common Questions ...70 Beyond the basics...75 Product Regulatory Information ...76 Index ...80 Palm® Z22 Handheld...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Palm® Z22 Handheld This guide tells you everything you need to know to start using your handheld— from the things you’ll do every day, to the things that make your handheld not only useful, but fun.

  • Page 6: What's In This Guide

    User Guide on the web. The In this chapter list on the first page of each chapter contains links that you can click to go to specific sections. Palm® Z22 Handheld Cue that means the procedure continues on the next page.
  • Page 7 To access the User Guide, [ ! ] you need to be connected to the Internet. Palm® Z22 Handheld Before You Begin Things you must complete before you can do the steps described in a procedure or group of procedures.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Your Handheld

    Do’s and don’ts information stays in your handheld’s memory. Simply recharge your Beyond the basics handheld to access the info again. Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Save time and stay organized • Have important info at your fingertips • Travel light •...

  • Page 9: What's On My Handheld

    Power button Calendar quick button Screen Clock icon Input area Power button Palm® Z22 Handheld Display icon 5-way navigator Contacts quick button Displays the applications and information on your handheld. The screen is touch-sensitive. Displays the current time and date.
  • Page 10 Display icon 5-way navigator Palm® Z22 Handheld Press to turn on your handheld and jump to today’s schedule. Press to turn on your handheld and jump to your contacts list. Tap to adjust the brightness and contrast of your handheld’s display.

  • Page 11: Top And Back

    Stylus Preferences screen appears. Speaker Reset button IR port Mini USB connector Palm® Z22 Handheld Mini USB connector IR port Reset button Lets you enter information on your handheld. To use the stylus, slide it out of the slot and hold it as you would a pen or pencil.

  • Page 12: What Software Do I Have

    Tasks Memos Note Pad HotSync Palm® Z22 Handheld Manage your schedule from single entries, like lunch with a friend, to repeating and extended events, like weekly meetings and holidays. Even color-code your schedule by category. Store names and addresses, phone numbers, email and website addresses, and even add a birthday alarm or a contact’s photo.

  • Page 13: Math And Finance

    Photos Power by Hand eReader Crazy Daisy Palm® Z22 Handheld Track business or travel expenses and print expense reports after you synchronize your handheld with your computer. Do basic math calculations such as splitting restaurant bills and figuring the sales tax on an item.

  • Page 14: Productivity And Customization

    Essential Software folder icon. World Clock Palm® Z22 Handheld Customize your handheld’s sound levels, colors, security, and more. Preview, try, and buy software for your handheld. Select the tabs on the Addit screen to look for bonus software. (Windows only for downloads using the sync cable.)
  • Page 15 You can also view, manage, and back up info for Note Pad. When you synchronize your handheld with your computer, this info is updated in both places. Palm Desktop software is installed during the initial CD installation process. Palm Desktop software includes HotSync allows you to customize the settings for synchronization.

  • Page 16: Opening Applications

    Center on the 5-way to scroll through application categories. You can also open individual applications using the quick buttons on the front of your handheld. Home Palm® Z22 Handheld in the input area and select an icon. Press Category pick list...

  • Page 17: Using The 5-Way Navigator

    On most screens, one item—a button, a list entry, or an entire screen—is highlighted by default. The highlight identifies what element will be affected by your next action. Use the 5-way to move the highlight from one item to another onscreen. Palm® Z22 Handheld Left Right...
  • Page 18 Reverse type (white text on a dark background) This highlights an entry on a list screen. Blinking cursor The blinking cursor tells you that you can enter text at that point. Palm® Z22 Handheld Button highlighted with border glow...

  • Page 19: Entering Information On Your Handheld

    Palm® Z22 Handheld ® 2 writing Go to the Home screen and select Quick Tour Select Writing Tips.

  • Page 20: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Calendar. You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open an entry: a. Open an application. b. Select an entry or tap New. Tap ABC or 123 to open the alphabetic or numeric keyboard, respectively.
  • Page 21 Visit www.palm.com/myZ22 and click the Accessories link. Palm® Z22 Handheld [ & ] OPTIONAL Select from among three separate keyboards. Caps lock Caps shift Letter keyboard Number keyboard Done...

  • Page 22: Entering Information Using Desktop Software

    Open the Help menu and select Palm Desktop Help. 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. Palm® Z22 Handheld Launch bar...
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 1 Your Handheld MAC ONLY Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder on your computer, and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications. Launch bar Palm® Z22 Handheld...

  • Page 24: Using Menus

    When the menus are open, you can use the 5-way navigator to select menus and menu items. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open an application. Tap Menu in the input area. Select a menu, and then select a menu item. Done...

  • Page 25: Learn More

    Install a version of the information you’re reading on your handheld. Install it from the software installation CD. On a Windows computer, this is the Z22 Handheld Help. On a Mac computer, it is the Acrobat (PDF) file called Getting Started.

  • Page 26: Do's And Don'ts

    • Be sure to get rid of any static electricity buildup before you connect your handheld to any cable or accessory. • Synchronize often to maintain a backup copy of your important information on your computer. Palm® Z22 Handheld...
  • Page 27 • Do not carry or use your handheld at extremely high altitudes, unless you’re in an airplane. • Do not use the AC charger with any other device, such as your digital camera or MP3 player. Palm® Z22 Handheld Do not open your handheld for any reason. There are no user-serviceable...

  • Page 28: Conserving Battery Power

    • Reduce the Auto-off setting battery. • Use Keylock to prevent your handheld from turning on by accident • Respond to or cancel alerts promptly Palm® Z22 Handheld The memory on your handheld is designed to store your information even if the battery...

  • Page 29: Beyond The Basics

    • Deleting applications from your handheld • Viewing application information Organizing your applications and information by filing them into categories Keeping information private by turning on security options Beaming information and applications to other Palm Powered™ devices Caring for your handheld...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Moving Info Between Your Handheld And Your Computer

    There’s no need to enter information twice. Synchronizing also lets you quickly install applications from your computer on your handheld. Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Quickly enter and update information on your computer and your handheld • Install applications...

  • Page 31: Why Synchronize Information

    Quickly enter and update information. Synchronizing updates and exchanges information between your handheld and Palm® Desktop software on your computer. For example, you can quickly enter a contact list on your computer and then send it to your handheld—no re-entering...

  • Page 32: What Information Is Synchronized

    Information for Expense, Note Pad, and Photos is still synchronized with the same application in 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.

  • Page 33: How To Synchronize

    What do I do if I can’t synchronize with my computer? Palm® Z22 Handheld Connect the USB sync cable to the USB port on the back of your computer, and then insert the other end into your handheld.

  • Page 34: Installing Applications On Your Handheld

    Quick Install window to have them ready for installation the next time you synchronize. Palm® Z22 Handheld Click the Quick Install icon on your desktop. Copy the application: a. Drag and drop the application onto the Quick Install window. b. When the confirmation dialog box appears, confirm your username and the application name, and then click OK.

  • Page 35: Using The Send To Handheld Droplet

    Palm® Z22 Handheld Select the application you want to install: a. Drag and drop the application onto the Send To Handheld droplet in the Palm folder. b. In the Send To Handheld dialog box, select your username and click OK.

  • Page 36: Beyond The Basics

    Palm® Z22 Handheld • Synchronizing your handheld with Microsoft Outlook on your computer • Synchronizing using the IR port on your handheld • Choosing whether to synchronize information for a specific application...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Your Personal Information Organizer

    You never lose your information, even if your battery is completely drained. And all of your personal information is backed up each time you synchronize. Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Carry all your business and personal contact information in your hand •...

  • Page 38: Organizing Your Personal Information

    CHAPTER 3 Your Personal Information Organizer Organizing your personal information You have three powerful tools to help you organize your personal information. These applications can be synchronized with either Microsoft Outlook (Windows only) or Palm Contacts Calendar Tasks Palm® Z22 Handheld Easily enter information such as names, addresses, birthdays, and phone numbers.

  • Page 39: Managing Your Contacts

    Contacts list. That’s useful for an entry like “If Found Call [your phone number]. ” Palm® Z22 Handheld Press Contacts Add your contact information: a. Select New. b. Tap each field in which you want to enter information, and enter it. Tap the scroll arrows to view more fields.
  • Page 40 Calendar. If you update the birthday in Contacts, it is automatically updated in Calendar as well. Palm® Z22 Handheld [ & ] OPTIONAL Add a photo: a. Tap the Picture box. b. Select and add a photo from the Photos application.

  • Page 41: Locating A Contact On Your List

    Options menu of many applications lets you add contact information when you are creating an entry in another application. Palm® Z22 Handheld Press Contacts Search for the contact: a. Tap the Look Up line at the bottom of the screen and enter the first letter of the name you want to find.

  • Page 42: Beaming A Contact

    Beam information such as photos or appointments. Palm® Z22 Handheld Press Contacts Beam the contact: a. Locate the contact you want to beam. b. Open the menus. c. Select Beam Contacts from the Record menu.

  • Page 43: Managing Your Calendar

    Outlook, you can add time zones to your appointments that keep your calendar current no matter where you are traveling. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Day View: a. Press Calendar b. Tap the Day View icon [ & ] OPTIONAL If the...
  • Page 44 Palm® Z22 Handheld Tap the line next to the time the appointment begins, and enter a description. If the appointment is longer or shorter than an hour, set the duration: a.

  • Page 45: Checking Your Schedule

    Agenda View by default, but you can change it to another view by selecting Display Options in the Options menu. Palm® Z22 Handheld Press Calendar Tap the icons in the lower-left corner to see four different Calendar views: Agenda Week View...
  • Page 46 IR port. Just open the Record menu and select Beam Item or Beam Category. Palm® Z22 Handheld Press Calendar Go to the event you want to assign an alarm to: a. From Day View, select Go To.

  • Page 47: Managing Your Tasks

    Details, select the Alarm box, check the Alarm box, enter the alarm settings, and then select OK. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Tasks Create a task: a. Select New. b. Enter a description of the task.

  • Page 48: Organizing Your Tasks

    Create a new category for tasks by selecting Edit Categories in the Category pick list. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Tasks In the Tasks list, select one of these options: All Displays all your tasks.

  • Page 49: Marking A Task Complete

    To change these settings, open the Options menu and select Preferences. NOTE differently. Palm Desktop software checks off all overdue instances of the task, and Microsoft Outlook checks off only the oldest instance of the task. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home...

  • Page 50: Beyond The Basics

    Privacy handheld, go to www.palm.com/support. Palm® Z22 Handheld Displaying additional contact fields and defining custom fields • Setting a time zone for an individual appointment that’s different from the time zone of the location you set for your handheld •...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Your Memos And Notes

    Beyond the basics forget it. Your handheld is all that you need to organize your notes and memos. Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Capture thoughts on the fly • Synchronize your information to back it up on your computer...

  • Page 52: Organizing Your Memos And Notes

    Palm® Z22 Handheld ® Desktop software. Note Pad can be synchronized only with Palm Desktop software. Capture information that is meaningful to you, from meeting notes to recipes and favorite quotations. Memos provides a quick and easy way to enter, store, and share your important information.

  • Page 53: Managing Your Memos

    Use Phone Lookup to quickly add a name and phone number to a memo. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Memos Create a memo: a. Select New. b. Enter your memo. Tap Enter on the onscreen keyboard or draw the Graffiti®...

  • Page 54: Viewing And Editing A Memo

    Accessories link. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Memos View or edit the memo: a. In the Memos list, select the memo you want. b. Read or edit the memo, and then select Done.

  • Page 55: Managing Your Notes

    Preferences, and then select Color. Tap the pen selector to change the pen width or to select the eraser. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad Create a note: a. Use the stylus to write your note directly on the handheld screen.

  • Page 56: Viewing And Editing A Note

    If you sort manually, you can rearrange the list by dragging notes to another position in the list. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad Open the note: a. Select Done to display the Note Pad list.

  • Page 57: Beyond The Basics

    Palm® Z22 Handheld • Deleting memos • Sending memos to your computer by synchronizing, so you can cut text from a memo and paste it into an application such as Microsoft Word...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: Your Photo Viewer And Organizer

    Home screen and for Agenda View in Calendar, and even add a photo to a Contacts entry. Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Never be far from your favorite people or places •...

  • Page 59: Copying Photos To Your Handheld

    ® Palm Desktop software. Palm® Z22 Handheld Your Photo Viewer and Organizer Copying photos to your handheld Photos gives you a fast and easy way to copy photos from your computer to your handheld and view and organize them on your handheld. Simply double-click the Photos icon on your computer desktop, drag the photos into the Photos window, and then synchronize.

  • Page 60: Viewing Photos

    Tap a photo to stop the slide show. Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Photos [ & ] OPTIONAL Select the category pick list in the upper-...
  • Page 61 Help from the menu bar, and then select User Guide (Windows only). Palm® Z22 Handheld Select the photo you want to view. Press Center or tap anywhere in the photo to return to the selection screen. Select a photo to...

  • Page 62: Organizing Photos Into Categories

    CHAPTER 5 Your Photo Viewer and Organizer Organizing photos into categories Palm® Z22 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Photos Create a category: a. Select the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then select Edit Categories.
  • Page 63 Categorize All, and then select the name of the category to which you want to add the photos. Palm® Z22 Handheld Add a photo to a category: a. Select Details View. b. Select the pick list to the right of the photo you want, and...

  • Page 64: Beyond The Basics

    If you’re having problems with Photos, double-click the Photos icon on your computer desktop and select the Photos User Guide on the Help menu (Windows only). Palm® Z22 Handheld • Viewing photos as thumbnails, lists, and slide shows • Deleting photos...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6: Your Personal Settings

    And preference settings can help extend the life of your handheld’s Selecting sound settings battery. Beyond the basics Palm® Z22 Handheld Benefits • Conserve power • Enjoy your handheld more • Customize the display...

  • Page 66: Conserving Battery Power

    Conserving battery power You can conserve your handheld’s battery power by reducing screen brightness or customizing the power settings. Adjusting the display Palm® Z22 Handheld Tap the Display icon to open the Adjust Display dialog box. Display icon Adjust the settings: a.

  • Page 67: Selecting Power-Saving Settings

    CHAPTER 6 Your Personal Settings Selecting power-saving settings The Power Preferences screen enables you to set power consumption options. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Power Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c. Select Power. Select the pick lists to change any of the following settings, and then select Done.

  • Page 68: Preventing Your Handheld From Turning On By Accident

    Owner info appears when you turn on your handheld. This could help someone contact you if you ever lose your handheld. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Keylock Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c. Select Keylock.

  • Page 69: Setting The Date And Time

    Select the Name field, and then modify the location name. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Date & Time Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c.
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 6 Your Personal Settings Palm® Z22 Handheld Set the 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. Set the time: a. Tap the Set Time box.

  • Page 71: Changing The Screen Fonts

    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. Palm® Z22 Handheld Small font Small bold...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 6 Your Personal Settings Palm® Z22 Handheld Open the Select Font dialog box: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Open the menus. c. Select Options, and then select Font. Tap the font style you want to use, and then select OK.

  • Page 73: Changing The Background Of Your Screen

    Changing the background of your screen Use your favorite photos as the background for the Home screen and Agenda View in Calendar. Choose the same photo for both screens, or make them different. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open the Display Options dialog box: a. Tap Home in the input area for the Home screen or, press Calendar for Agenda View.

  • Page 74: Correcting Problems With Tapping

    If your screen is not responding to taps, use the 5-way navigator to open Touchscreen Preferences. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Touchscreen Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c. Select Touchscreen. Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible, and then select Done.

  • Page 75: Selecting Sound Settings

    Silent profile. Calendar, Tasks, and World Clock. Go to the application, open the Options menu, and then select Preferences. Palm® Z22 Handheld Open Sounds & Alerts Preferences: a. Go to the Home screen. b. Select Prefs c.

  • Page 76: Beyond The Basics

    Palm® Z22 Handheld • Choosing formats for times, dates, calendars, and numbers based on a geographical region • Selecting options for entering text, such as choosing how to enter certain ®...

  • Page 77: Chapter 7: Common Questions

    Although we can’t anticipate all the questions you might have, this chapter provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. How do I upgrade from another Palm Powered™ device? 1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old desktop software.
  • Page 78 When you recharge your handheld, all of your existing information will appear. Palm® Z22 Handheld appears at the top of the Home screen. Check the gauge periodically to see...
  • Page 79 • If you don’t see the HotSync Manager icon, click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then select Programs. Go to the Palm program group and select HotSync Manager. Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears in the system tray.

  • Page 80: Desktop Software

    Common Questions MAC ONLY • Make sure that HotSync Manager is enabled: Open the Palm folder and double-click the HotSync Manager icon. On the HotSync Controls tab, be sure Enabled is selected. If it is not, click it. On the Connection Settings tab, make sure that USB has a checkmark next to it.
  • Page 81 User Guide on the web. Can I open my handheld? No, do not open your handheld; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening your handheld voids the warranty and is not recommended under any circumstances. Palm® Z22 Handheld Reset button...

  • Page 82: Beyond The Basics

    Support If you’re having problems with your handheld, go to www.palm.com/support. Palm® Z22 Handheld • Troubleshooting software installation problems • Solving problems with specific applications • Troubleshooting synchronization problems • Solving problems with beaming Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld...

  • Page 83: Product Regulatory Information

    Responsible Party: Palm, Inc. 950 W. Maude Ave. Sunnyvale, California 94085-2801 United States of America (408) 617-7000 Z22 Handheld Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the Palm...

  • Page 84: Ce Compliance Statement

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. CE Compliance Statement This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended. Battery Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire.

  • Page 85: Intrinsic Safety Warning

    Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic devices, take measures to ® help protect your electronic devices, including your Palm handheld, from ESD harm. While Palm has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels that could harm your equipment.
  • Page 86 Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another. The recommendation from Palm is that you take this precaution before connecting your handheld to your computer, placing the handheld in a cradle, or connecting it to any other device.

  • Page 87: Index

    See also Calendar application Agenda View (Calendar) 38 alarm clock 39 Alarm Sound pick list 68 alarms See also reminders adjusting volume for 68 Palm® Z22 Handheld selecting sounds for setting 39, 40, albums additional information for 57 creating 55...
  • Page 88 62–63 See also World Clock Clock icon 2 color-coding appointments 37 colors, applying to notes 48 commands 17 completed tasks 42 Palm® Z22 Handheld computers preinstalled software for 5 troubleshooting synchronization problems 72 conduit 25 conformity declaration 77 connecting to AC charger 60...
  • Page 89 48 eReader 6 ESD (electrostatic discharge) 78–79 Essential Software option 7 events See also appointments contact information and 33 Palm® Z22 Handheld defined 36 entering 37 setting alarms for 39 exchanging applications 22 information Expense application 6 Expense icon 6...
  • Page 90 47 entering information from 13 onscreen types 14 Keyguard 61 Keyguard Preferences screen 61 Keylock 2 Palm® Z22 Handheld Large bold icon 65 Large font icon 65 local settings locating contacts 34 Location pick list 62 locking handheld buttons 61...
  • Page 91 41 owner information Palm Desktop software 70 completing repeated tasks and 42 described 8 synchronizing with 73 Palm OS devices, beaming to 22 pasting text 50 PCs See personal computers pen 48 Pen selector 48 pen widths 48...
  • Page 92 4, 22, photos 27 Silent profile 68 sketching 45 slide shows Small bold icon 65 Palm® Z22 Handheld Small font icon 65 soft resets 74 software 75 See also specific application included on handheld 5 Sort by pick list 49...
  • Page 93 2 memos 47 notes 49 personal calendars 31 photos schedules 38 tasks World Clock 7 Palm® Z22 Handheld views in Calendar 38 volume 68 warnings 77 warranty 74 Week View (Calendar) 38 Windows information installing handheld software 8 synchronization options for 73...

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