Instruction Manual Part 15

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CHAPTER 17
Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
The Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your
handheld, including the following:
Viewing Preferences
To open the Preferences screens:
1. Tap the Applications icon .
2. Tap the Preferences icon .
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. Select the Preferences screen you want to view.
Buttons
Reassign the following: an application to the Favorite icon,
different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your
handheld and the HotSync
®
button on the cradle, and the full-
screen pen stroke command.
Connection
Configure cradle, modem, and infrared communication settings.
Date and Time
Set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving switch.
Digitizer
Calibrate the screen on your handheld.
Formats
Set the country default and the formats for dates, times,
calendar, and numbers.
General
Set these features: auto shutoff interval, Stay on in cradle,
sounds, indicator light, and Beam Receive.
Network
Configure your handheld for use with a network.
Owner
Assign your name, phone number, and other owner information
to your handheld.
ShortCuts
Define a list of Graffiti
®
abbreviations.
Web Clipping
Configure your handheld to make an Internet web connection
using clipping applications either wirelessly (using the internal
radio) or using a modem/dialup connection. See “Web Clipping
Preferences” in Chapter 4 for details.
Wireless
Enable wireless coverage by scheduling the radio, or turning it
on or off. Check the signal strength. See “Turning on the radio”
in Chapter 4 for details.