User manual PALM TX - READ THIS FIRST

Read This First Start here Stylus USB sync cable Flip cover Palm®T|X handheld Software installation CD AC charger Upgraders Before going to step 1, synchronize your current handheld with your computer so that the information is up-to-date. Be sure to install the new software from the CD as described in step 3 below; otherwise, your new handheld will not work correctly. For more information on upgrading, go to www.palm.com/support. 1 Connect and charge Note: Don't be surprised if your handheld doesn't respond at all to button presses or taps before you fully charge it. This is normal. a. Connect the sync cable to your handheld and to the USB port on your computer. b. Plug the AC charger into an outlet and connect it to the handheld. c. Charge for three hours. Be sure to fully charge your handheld before going on to the next step. USB Sync cable AC charger 2 Set up a. Press the power button. b. Remove the stylus. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld. Tip: Take the Quick Tour to learn more about the great features of your Palm T|X handheld. Power button Stylus Problems? See the "Troubleshooting" section in the upcoming pages. 3 Install Software To install Palm® Desktop software and other important software, insert the CD into your computer's CD drive. Windows: Follow the installation instructions that appear on your computer screen. Mac: Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click PalmSoftware.pkg. Tip: During the installation process on a Windows computer, you can select to synchronize with Outlook. Upgraders To switch from synchronizing with Palm Desktop software to Outlook, select Change your synchronization method at the end of the installation process. Problems? See the "Troubleshooting" section in the upcoming pages. Get answers, learn more Take the tutorial Quickly learn to use your handheld. Insert the installation CD into your computer and click here for an interactive tutorial. Get more information Open Palm Desktop software on your computer and click Help. Click here for detailed handheld and desktop software help. Click Online Support for the latest software updates and answers to frequently asked questions. Look for these great features On your computer Palm Desktop software. Enter info in Palm Desktop software and it shows up on your handheld the next time you synchronize. Quick Install (Windows only). Install applications on your handheld the next time you synchronize. Send To Handheld droplet (Mac only). Install applications on and copy other types of files to your handheld the next time you synchronize. On your handheld Wi-Fi® technology. Set up wireless connections to a Wi-Fi network to browse the web, send and receive email messages, and synchronize with your computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology. Set up a connection with your computer to synchronize wirelessly (computer must be enabled with Bluetooth technology), or set up a connection with your GSM mobile phone to browse the web or send and receive email and SMS messages. (Requires phone enabled with Bluetooth technology, data services, and an ISP, all sold separately.) VersaMail® application. Send, receive, and manage email messages wirelessly using your handheld's wireless capabilities or by synchronizing with your Windows computer. Troubleshooting Support information is available also at www.palm.com/support Your handheld does not turn on, or does not respond when you tap it 1. Try turning it on by pressing one of the quick buttons on the front panel. 2. Do a soft reset. Use the stylus to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back of the handheld. 3. Make sure the AC charger is fully connected to the handheld and to a working outlet. Charge for another three full hours. Palm Desktop Installer does not start when you put the CD into the drive Windows: 1. Click the Start button and select Run. 2. Click Browse to locate the drive containing the CD that came with your Palm T|X handheld. 3. Double-click autorun.exe on the CD. Mac: 1. Double-click the CD icon on the Mac desktop. 2. Double-click PalmSoftware.pkg. Changing default language of your Palm Desktop Windows: 1. Go the CD directory and locate Language_Selector folder. 2. Double-click Language_Selector.exe and select your preferred language. Synchronization does not begin Be sure the sync cable is plugged into your handheld and into a USB port on your computer. Check your computer: Windows: 1. Make sure the HotSync® Manager icon appears in the group of icons in the lowerright part of your screen. HotSync Manager icon If not: a. Click the Start button and select Programs. b. Select Palm, and then select HotSync Manager. 2. Check the connection type: a. Disconnect and then reconnect the sync cable. b. Make sure there is a checkmark next to Local USB. If there is none, click Local USB. Mac: 1. Make sure the HotSync Manager is enabled: a. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. b. From the HotSync Controls tab, click Enabled. 2. Make sure the USB connection is working: a. Disconnect and then reconnect the sync cable. b. Restart your computer. Check your handheld: 1. Tap Home and then tap HotSync in Applications. 2. In the HotSync application, verify the following: ­ Local is highlighted. If it isn't highlighted, tap Local. ­ The term Cradle/Cable appears. If not, tap the pick list, and then tap Cradle/Cable. 3. Tap the HotSync icon on the screen. Local Hotsync icon Cradle/Cable Upgraders Did you load any third-party applications on your previous handheld? You'll have to update them if they are not compatible with your new handheld. If any of the following symptoms occur on your new handheld after you synchronize, remove these applications and contact the vendor for updated versions: handheld freezes or resets when you open an application, slow performance, unusual screen display, difficulties using handheld features, uneven sound quality. IR (infrared) port Expansion card slot Headphone jack Stylus Power button Press to turn handheld on/off. Documents VersaMail® Speaker (on back) Home Media Status bar (See below.) Home Press to turn on handheld and open Favorites. Calendar Press to turn on handheld and open Calendar. Web Press to turn on handheld and open the web browser. Contacts Press to turn on handheld and open Contacts. Multi-connector Connect the sync cable to synchronize, or connect the AC charger to charge your handheld. 5-way navigator Find Menu System info Alert Bluetooth® controls Input Screen rotation Full-screen writing WiFi® controls Sync button Palm, Inc. 950 W. Maude Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2801 U.S.A. Copyright © 2005 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Palm, Palm Powered, HotSync, and VersaMail are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through 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. IMPORTANT Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program(s). Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement. Software Download Available Palm® Desktop software is available on CD. Check www.palm.com/support for updates and new versions of the software. Agency Compliance Information Product regulatory and compliance information can be found in the User Guide at www.palm.com/TX-handbook PN: 406-10431-10