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Page 1: Getting Started
Getting Started with the Palm VII Palm.Net Discontinued: The Palm.Net service is discontinued as of August 31, 2004. Any information in this manual pertaining to Palm.Net, PQAs (web clipping applications), MyPalm and the WAP Browser is not applicable after that date. For wireless email and web browsing, we recommend you migrate to a palmOne smartphone. - Page 2 HotSync, iMessenger, Palm Computing, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and Palm, the Palm logo, Palm VII, the Palm VII logo, and Palm.Net are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Read This First
™ Welcome to the Palm VII handheld Getting Started is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your Palm VII ™ series handheld. It guides you through the following process: • Getting to know your new Palm VII handheld •... - Page 4 Get to know your new Palm VII Review Palm VII IR Port Exchange data and applications with any infrared-enabled Palm ® handheld that’ s nearby. Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon to see all your Palm ™ applications. Graffiti ®...
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Page 5: Palm Desktop Organizer Software
When you activate the service, you’ll acquire an address on the Palm.Net network. After that, you’ll be able to send and receive messages to and from any Internet e-mail address, anytime and anywhere within the coverage area. - Page 6 Set up your Palm VII Remove the screen film. Install the AAA batteries and charge the transmitter. IMPORTANT! The moment you insert the batteries, they begin to charge the transmitter you’ll use with the Palm.Net features; this takes about 70 minutes. As soon as the transmitter has been charged, you can activate the service.
- Page 7 Set up your Palm Make the connection. • Turn off your computer and connect the cradle to the COM (serial) port on the back of your computer. • Turn the computer on after the cradle is connected. If necessary, use the included serial port adapter.
- Page 8 Desktop software on your computer. While you’re waiting... In the time that remains before the transmitter is fully charged, explore your Palm VII handheld, practice Graffiti To practice Graffiti writing or enter data, press the power button to turn on your Palm VII handheld.
- Page 9 Read Choosing a Palm.Net Service Plan and pick a plan. Palm, Inc. provides affordable service plans to choose from. To activate, you’ll also need to have credit card information or a corporate account number available. Raise the antenna and activate the service.
- Page 10 Query the Net for quick, concise answers Now that you’ve activated the Palm.Net miles away from a modem or a desktop computer and still be connected to the Internet. Web clipping is a simple query-and-response process. Try it! 1. Raise the antenna on your handheld to access web clipping applications.
- Page 11 As in web clipping applications, the over-the-air icon lets you know when you’re transmitting data and incurring a cost. ® application, your Palm VII writing or the onscreen keyboard to enter an address in the ™ handheld gives you the freedom of...
- Page 12 Four ways to enter data into your Palm VII Using your computer keyboard Type information in your Palm Desktop software, and then synchronize the data with your handheld. Hints: Perform a HotSync both your handheld and your computer. Before you change AAA batteries, be sure to back up your data onto your computer by using the HotSync feature.
- Page 13 Using Graffiti ® Graffiti ® characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single-stroke. Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the handheld screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate, and fast (up to 30 words per minute).
- Page 14 Wait for the Palm Computing then release the power button. Important: A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your handheld. For Palm VII technical support issues related to your handheld, contact us here: • Web Access • E-mail •...