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START HERE Here’s what you’ll do: Note! • Charge and set up your Palm Tungsten™ T3 handheld. You must install the version of Palm Desktop software included in this package in order to synchronize and to support all the features of your handheld. ™ • Install Palm™ Desktop software. • Learn to use your handheld.
1 Connect a. Connect the HotSync® cradle to the computer.* b. Plug the adapter into an outlet and into the cradle. USB * Systems without USB ports require a serial cradle (sold separately).
2 Charge a. Place your Tungsten T3 handheld in the cradle. b. Make sure that the 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 full hours. Indicator light * Problems? See “Troubleshooting” in the upcoming pages.
3 Set up a. Remove the handheld from the cradle. b. Turn on the handheld by pressing the power button.* Power button Stylus Gently press the top of the stylus to remove it. 1. Tilt it forward. c. Remove the stylus. d. Follow the instructions onscreen. 2. Lift up. * Problems? See “Troubleshooting” in the upcoming pages.
IR (infrared) port Expansion card slot Stylus Speaker Power button Indicator light Input area Headphone jack Calculator Microphone Find Voice Memo button Press and hold to record.
INSTALL SOFTWARE 4 Install Palm™ Desktop software on your computer Windows: Mac OS X: Follow the installation instructions that appear on your computer screen.* Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon.* * Problems? If installation or the HotSync process did not work, see “Troubleshooting” in the upcoming pages. Tip for upgraders: To switch from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Outlook synchronization, select “Install Microsoft Outlook Conduits” at the end of the installation process.
ENTER AND SYNCHRONIZE YOUR INFORMATION 5 Try it! Schedule an appointment on your computer If you synchronize with Microsoft Outlook, then schedule an appointment in Outlook, not Palm Desktop software. Windows: Mac: a. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop. a. In the Palm folder, double-click the Palm Desktop icon. b. In Palm™ Desktop software, click New Event in the lower-left corner. b. Create or select a username to identify your information. c.
6 Now schedule an appointment on your handheld c. Tap New. a. Press the Calendar button twice. b. Slide open the handheld to reveal the Input area. If you do not see the Input area, tap the Input icon in the status bar. New d. Tap to set the time, and then tap OK. e. Tap “abc” to display the onscreen keyboard. Tap the keyboard to type.
7 Synchronize information on your handheld and computer The HotSync® process synchronizes information on your handheld and in the desktop application you chose in step 4 (Palm™ Desktop software or Outlook). After synchronizing, information you enter in your handheld appears in the desktop application, and vice versa.* a. Place the handheld in the cradle. b. Press the button on the cradle to begin the HotSync process.* c.
TROUBLESHOOTING The indicator light does not go on 1. Seat your handheld firmly in the cradle. 2. Connect the power adapter securely to the cradle. 3. Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into a working electric outlet. Your handheld does not turn on when you press the power button, or your handheld does not respond when you tap it 1. Press any application button to see if you can turn on your handheld that way. 2. Perform a soft reset: a. Slide open your handheld. b.
Palm™ Desktop Installer does not automatically appear after you put the CD-ROM into the drive Windows: 1. Click the Start button. 2. Select Run from the Start menu. 3. Click Browse to locate the drive with the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. 4. Double-click the autorun.exe file on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM. Mac: 1. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the Mac desktop to open the Palm Desktop software CDROM. 2. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon. For more information, go to www.palm.
HotSync® process does not begin Check that the handheld is properly seated in the cradle and that the cradle connector is securely connected to the computer. Windows: 1. Make sure that the HotSync® Manager icon appears in the Windows system tray. If not: a. Click the Start button and select Programs. b. Select Palm Desktop, and then select HotSync Manager. 2. Check the connection type: HotSync Manager icon a. Click the HotSync Manager icon. b.
Symptoms caused by third-party applications Some third-party applications may not have been upgraded to be compatible with your new Palm™ handheld.
Windows only: Cannot find photos or Voice memos on desktop after synchronization Photos, Voice memos, and Expense data always appear in Palm Desktop software, even when you choose to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook. To see this data, double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop, and then click the application icon in the launch bar.
FIND MORE INFORMATION 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: Mac: In Palm Desktop software, click Help in the menu bar. Then select the menu item for the Handbook. Look in the Applications:Palm:Documentation folder, and double-click TungstenT3_Handbook.pdf. www.palm.
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