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1. CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Tip To learn how to transfer photos to your handheld see palmOne Photos later in this guide Tip If you want a reminder about a birthday select the Reminder check box enter the number of days before the birthday that you want to see the reminder and then select OK Did You Know You can also enter one or more contacts on your desktop computer and then copy them to your handheld by synchronizing Zire 31 Handheld Adding a contact 3 y Done amp OPTIONAL Add a photo Contact tha Unfiled i Fi a Tap the Picture box istname Lee Tap here b Select the photo you want amp OPTIONAL Adda birthday a Tap the Birthday box aerate eaaet aA eai sesa eaea dondan State CA Zip Code 90000 EET TTT TTT e Country npn and date Birthday Tap to add Custom 1 After you finish entering all the information you want select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the contact Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often 30 Tip You can also press Right on the navigator or tap the Quick Look Up icon at the top of the screen to open the Quick Look Up line Press Up and Down to select the letter of the name you want in each box and press Right to move to the next box Did You Know The Phone Lookup feature lets you add contact information directly into certain other applicatio
2. 61 CHAPTER 10 Viewing Photos In this chapter Copying photos to your handheld Viewing photos Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld A picture may be worth a thousand words but what happens when you have a thousand pictures that you are trying to keep organized Or maybe just a few that are so meaningful that you want to have instant access to them at any time Solve both problems with palmOne Photos which features easy viewing Benefits of palmOne Photos and organization of photos You can e Never be far from your favorite keep your favorite photos right on your people or places handheld select a photo as the e Simplify photo organization background for your Home screen and the Agenda View in Calendar even add a photo to a Contacts entry 62 Before You Begin Install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld Windows Insert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions for installing extra software Mac Insert the CD and double click the Essential Software folder icon Tip A confirmation dialog box shows whether the photos will be copied to your handheld or to an expansion card You can choose which handheld will receive the photos by selecting the username in the User drop down box in the upper right corner Zire 31 Handheld CHAPTER 10 Viewing Photos Copying photos to your handheld You can use palmOne Photos to transfer photos from Palm De
3. E S Mr CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Year arrows 69 Tip When Keylock is on your handheld does not respond when you press the application buttons To use your handheld again press the power button and then tap Deactivate Keylock Did You Know You can use Owner Preferences to enter your name address and phone number If you also turn on Security settings your Owner info appears when you turn on your handheld This could help someone contact you if you ever lose your handheld Zire 31 Handheld Customizing Your Handheld Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident Does your handheld turn itself on accidentally in your briefcase pocket or purse You can lock the buttons on the front of your handheld so that you prevent this from happening and don t drain the battery 1 Open Keylock Preferences EE a Go to the Home screen Keylock Activation Never b Select Prefs rag Keylock prevents your handheld from turning on if a button or key is pressed accidentally c Select Keylock 2 Select one of these settings and then select Done Never Keylock always remains off Automatic Keylock turns on automatically when you turn off your handheld or when your handheld goes to sleep Manual Keylock turns on when you hold down the power button until the system sound confirms that Keylock is on y Done 70 Zire 31 Handheld Customizing Your Handheld Changi
4. For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne con zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with Note Pad or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld Beyond the basics Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Note Pad Setting alarms when you use notes as reminders Categories Organizing notes by arranging them into categories and sorting them Privacy Keeping notes private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming events to other Palm OS handheld users 52 CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music In this chapter Transfering MP3 files to an expansion card Transfering music from a CD to an expansion card Playing music on your handheld Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Are you tired of listening to small talk during that long commute on the bus or train Do you need something smaller than a CD player when you re out for a walk or at the gym RealOne Mobile Player lets you play music on your handheld Simply transfer songs onto an expansion card sold separately and then listen through the built in soeaker or stereo headphones sold separately IMPORTANT You need t
5. Select All Clips 10 Clips Totalto Transfer OKB Available 25MB BL now Playing web MyLibay co EY Devices pi Radio Channels Search Devices Ny Continued 58 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card On your handheld tap Songs to view a list of the songs available for you to play The songs you just Add clips ox Select the clips to be added then click the Add Clips button below Cont d d Inthe Add Clips window select the songs you want to add and then click Add Clips transferred are at the bottom of the list Album 2 Genre Q Artist Album Video Streaming Clips Q Search Library Add Clips Select All Clips Browse Add Clips Close ZA e Click Close The tracks you selected should now say Ready To Transfer 5 Transfer the selected songs to your expansion card a Be sure your handheld is on and that RealOne Mobile Player is open If it is a green Connected light appears in the lower left corner on your computer b In the toolbar below the Connected light click Transfer When the transfer is complete the tracks you selected should say On Device IMPORTANT Do not tap the HotSync icon RealOne Player is transfeming the files so there s no need to do anything y Done Zire 31 Handheld 59 CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music Tip For tips on using RealOne Mobile Player open the Options men
6. Zire 31 Handheld Copyright and Trademark 2003 2006 palmOne Inc All rights reserved palmOne the palmOne logo Zire the Zire logo Z Stylized and stylizations and design marks associated with all the preceding and trade dress associated with palmOne Inc s products are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne Inc or its subsidiaries Palm OS the Palm logo Graffiti HotSync Palm Palm Reader the HotSync logo and the Palm and PalmSource trade dress are trademarks owned by or licensed to PalmSource Inc palmOne Inc uses the MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology trademarks under express license from Thomson Licensing S A All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing GP Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability palmOne Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide palmOne Inc assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software palmOne 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 prot
7. 14 A accessing applications 79 documentation on the web viii information 14 accessories 17 22 24 27 33 39 44 48 52 61 66 77 82 Add Clips icon 58 adding applications 19 20 22 contacts 29 30 31 storage space 23 24 Addit software 6 Additional Software option 6 add on applications 20 78 addresses See contacts adjusting speaker volume 75 agenda lists 34 See also Calendar Agenda View Calendar 37 alarm clock 38 Alarm Sound pick list 75 alarms See alSo reminders adjusting volume for 75 attaching to notes 50 customizing 39 selecting sounds for 38 44 setting 38 41 44 52 Zire 31 Handheld albums See also photos additional information for 66 selecting 65 alerts See alarms aligning screen 74 anniversaries 36 application buttons described 5 location of 2 not responding 70 opening applications with 7 reassigning 77 application icons 5 79 applications See also specific application accessing 79 adding contact information to 31 additional information for 17 27 changing screen colors for 76 copying 27 deleting 17 27 displaying list of 5 exchanging 17 27 installing 19 20 22 opening 5 7 14 77 preinstalled described 5 selecting 14 setting local preferences for 68 soft resets and 81 storing on expansion cards 27 transferring information from 20 transferring third party 78 troubleshooting 79 82 INDEX appointments See also Calendar application events adding notes to 39 color codin
8. Buco E a a a A Track Name BEETS Lengh 1 Tracki 2 34 D2 Track2 3 05 3 Track3 2 13 3 4 Track 4 gt 08 Select Tracks to Save 5 Track5 2 16 6 Track6 2 22 M 1 Track 1 7 Track 1 24 8 Tracks 3 39 BD 3 Track9 2 03 10 Track 10 2 22 11 Track 11 2 49 S ave Tracks Save Tracks 9 Burn CD Preferences CD Info Eject E Now Playing wed Op my Library co Devices g re Location C My Music Format MP3 Audio 96 Kbps Stereo Change Settings I Play CD While Saving Cancel _ Ny Continued 57 CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music Tip For tips on using RealOne Player on your computer go to the Help menu in RealOne Player or visit www realone com Zire 31 Handheld Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card 3 Prepare your handheld a Insert an expansion card into your handheld b Go to the Home O screen and select RealOne c Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable IMPORTANT Do not tap the HotSync icon Select the songs you want to transfer a In RealOne Player on your computer click Devices b If necessary double click Palm Handheld and then double click Card c Click Add Clips Palm Handheld Name Artist Transfer Status Size On Device Connected Choose Add Clips to add songs then Transfer to move files to your handheld Add CI j ps E l oF Add Clips Configure
9. accessories Privacy Keeping tasks private by turning on security options and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Sharing Beaming tasks to other Palm OS handheld users Support If you re having problems with Tasks or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld 44 Writing Memos In this chapter Creating a memo Viewing and editing a memo Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Your handheld contains applications for storing the most common types of information contact names and numbers appointments and so on Memos is the tool to use for capturing information that is meaningful to you but does not fall into one of these categories From meeting notes to recipes and favorite quotations Memos provides a quick and easy way to enter store and share your important information Benefits of Memos e Store essential but hard to remember information e Easily retrieve and share information 45 CHAPTER 7 Whiting Memos Creating a memo Did You Know You can create as many memos as you want up to the available memory on your handheld Each memo can be up to about 32KB in size that s about 650 sentences Tip In the Memos list you can also just start writing to create a new memo The first letter is automatically capitalized Zire 31 Handheld 1 2 Y Done Go to the Home screen and select Memos r s Create a memo
10. userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with Memos or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld Whiting Memos Beyond the basics Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Memos e Deleting memos e 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 Categories Organizing memos by arranging them into categories and sorting them Privacy Keeping memos private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming memos to other Palm OS handheld users 48 CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes In this chapter Creating a note Viewing and editing a note Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Need to jot down a phone number or a reminder to yourself Avoid fumbling for scraps of paper and write important reminders in Note Pad You can use Note Pad to do everything you might do with a piece of paper and a pencil Note Pad gives you a place to draw freehand and take notes in your personal handwriting which ts even faster and more flexible than creating a memo on your handheld Benefits of Note Pad e No learning curve e Capture information in the moment e A picture is worth a thousand words e See remi
11. 15 opening contact 31 sharing 39 sorting 33 48 52 specifying as first 29 recurring events 38 39 recurring tasks 44 related features handheld viii reminders creating 49 entering 36 scheduling 30 setting alarms for 44 50 52 removing See also deleting expansion cards 26 selection highlight 14 repeating events 38 39 repeating tasks 44 required steps vii reserving blocks of time 39 Reset button 4 81 resetting local settings 68 resizing text 47 restarting handheld 81 82 S saving information 79 music files 53 57 schedules 34 37 68 See also appointments events scheduling appointments 35 36 reminders 30 screen adjusting brightness 2 80 aligning 74 caring for 16 caution for writing on 4 changing colors of 76 changing fonts for 71 72 clearing 51 described 2 frozen 4 81 82 not responding 4 scrolling 14 15 35 SD memory cards 24 53 65 SDIO accessories 24 searching for contacts 31 Secure Digital input output SDIO 24 security options calendar 39 contacts 33 handheld 17 77 memos 48 notes 52 tasks 44 Security settings 70 Select a Color Theme dialog box 76 Select Font dialog box 72 Select User dialog box 21 selection highlight 14 15 Send to Handheld droplet 55 Set Date dialog box 69 Set Time dialog box 36 69 setting alarms 38 41 44 52 settings 13 20 See also preferences sharing information 3 17 27 94 shortcuts vill 17 77 side panel controls 4 sideb
12. 3 Synchronize your handheld with your computer y Done Zire 31 Handheld 54 Before You Begin Mac Install RealOne Player on your handheld Insert the CD and double click the Essential Software folder icon Tip You can also use a card reader accessory sold separately to transfer MP3 files from your computer to your expansion card Create an SD_Audio folder on the card and store your MP3 files in this folder In Mac OS X you can make the Send to Handheld droplet a permanent part of your desktop by dragging the droplet to the Dock Then simply drag songs and other files you want to transfer to your handheld onto the droplet in the Dock Zire 31 Handheld CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music Transferring MP3 files to an expansion card MAC ONLY 1 Prepare your computer and your handheld a Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable b Insert an expansion card into your handheld Select the MP3 files you want to transfer a Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send to Handheld droplet in the palmOne folder b In the Send to Handheld dialog box select your username and click OK Synchronize your handheld with your computer Ry NOTE Be patient transferring music to an expansion card can take several minutes y Done 55 CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card If your songs are on a CD and you want to listen to them on your ha
13. 77 resizing 47 third party applications 78 Thumbnail icon 65 thumbnails 66 time formatting 77 reserving blocks of 39 scheduling 36 setting 38 68 69 time zones 68 tips vill To Do lists 40 top panel controls 3 tracking completion dates 44 transferring information 20 travel guides 24 troubleshooting 74 78 82 turning handheld on and off 70 turning on and off handheld 2 U untimed events 36 updating information 18 19 upgrading 78 USB connector 4 User Guide viii 17 usernames 20 21 V view formats 39 viewing application icons 79 calendars 34 current time and date 2 Getting Started Guide vi vil 95 items in lists 15 memos 47 notes 51 photos 65 66 schedules 37 song lists 59 tasks 42 43 44 views in Calendar 34 volume 75 W warnings 85 warranty 81 web sites handheld online documentation viii Week View Calendar 37 World Clock 38 World Clock icon 5 writing area 2 77 writing in your own handwriting 49 writing tool 4 16 Z Zire handheld See handheld Zire 31 Handheld 96
14. Know If you or your friends have a digital camera that uses SD memory cards you can insert the cards into the expansion slot and view the photos on your handheld Tip Select Slide Show to display all photos in an album automatically one after another Tap a photo to stop the slide show Zire 31 Handheld 1 Go to the Home screen and select Photos ry 2 View photos a Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and select the album containing the photos you want to view b Select the photo you want to view All Photos Album pick list Select a photo to view Thumbnail icon 3 Tap anywhere in the photo to return to the selection screen y Done 65 CHAPTER 10 Viewing Photos Beyond the basics User Guide Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne con zire31 userguide e Copying photos to other applications or expansion cards Photos e Viewing photos as thumbnails lists albums and slide shows e Organizing photos into albums Editing and enhancing photos on your desktop computer My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories e Sending photos from the desktop palmOne Photos software via e mail Deleting photos and more visit www palmOne com Sharing myzire31 Beaming
15. Palm Desktop S M T W Th FS i EE a es ey Sau Sn ion Rin Bie Contacts ER E ies ave E Bon fein ea a e Ren EE 27 28 29 3 E Tasks zZ Alfonso Maria Note Pad Barker Tadd Chu John ra Francois Michelle Expense Tech Support Hienrich Karen Launch bar ne Lombardi Gina Palm Desktop Photos Manicotti Bill Martinez Jose Mom amp Dad Mag Quick Install D R Zire 31 Handheld 11 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld MAC ONLY Double click the Palm Desktop icon in the palmOne folder on your computer and then click the icons in the launch bar to access the various applications Palm Desktop File Edit View Create Locate HotSync Window Help Launch bar 4 a a a SaB B e amp Pf Quim W New Address Addresses New ToDo ToDos NewMemo Memos New Event GoTo Today DateBook Print Find Delete 00O Date Book Susan Monday December 8 2003 To Dos Zire 31 Handheld CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Tip You can also open the handheld menus by tapping the application title in the upper left corner of the screen When the menus are open you can use the navigatorto select menus and menu items Zire 31 Handheld Using menus Menus let you access additional commands and settings They are easy to use and once you master them in one application you know how to use them in all your applications 1 2 Open an
16. To Date 4 2006 gt Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JIJ Oct Nov Dec SM TW T F S ie 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 E 14 15 16 17 48 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tap the line next to the time the appointment begins and enter a description N Continued 35 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Scheduling an appointment Tip To enter reminders 4 holidays anniversaries and other events that take place on a particular date but not at a particular b In the Set Time dialog box tap End Time time tap No Time If the appointment is longer or shorter than an hour set the duration a In Day View tap the start time c Tap the hour and minute lists to select the time the appointment ends Tip Color code your calendar d Select OK Tap the bullet next to the description to file the Set Time TREMA lt SIMITMATIFIS gt Description Start Time appointment in a Start time L category Each category End Time x has its own color 6 7 8 Duration 9 10 11 Color coded bullet Hour Minute list list y Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the appointment Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Zire 31 Handheld 36 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Checking your schedule Sometimes you want to look at your schedule for a particular date while other times you want to see an overview of a week or month Tip Press the Calendar 1 applicat
17. You don t have to do anything special to save your info To protect your info and create a backup of your info we recommend that you synchronize your handheld with your computer often How do I know when I need to recharge my handheld A battery gauge m appears at the top of the Home screen Check the gauge periodically to see if your handheld needs to be recharged If the battery becomes low a message appears on the screen prompting you to recharge the battery Will I lose all my information if the battery becomes drained If the battery is drained to the point that you cannot turn on your handheld your information is safely stored for close to a week In this case there is enough residual energy in the battery to store the information but not enough to turn on your handheld If your handheld does not turn on when you press the power button you should recharge it immediately for a few hours How often should I recharge my handheld We recommend that you recharge your handheld for at least half an hour every day Ideally connect your handheld to a power source every night and recharge it while you sleep Also you can conserve battery life by doing any of the following 79 Tip Need more help with synchronizing your handheld Open Palm Desktop software go to the Help menu and select HotSync Online Troubleshooting Guide Zire 31 Handheld Common Questions e Reduce the brightness of the display e Reduce the A
18. a Select New 1 Power Tips 2 Action Items 11 5 3 Quote of the Day 4 Birthday Wish List 5 Edits for Draft 2 6 Hot New Restaurants b Enter your memo Tap Enter on the onscreen keyboard or draw the Graffiti 2 writing Return stroke to move to a new line in the memo c Select Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the memo Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often 46 CHAPTER 7 Whiting Memos Viewing and editing a memo The Memos list shows the first line of each memo so make sure that first line is something you will recognize Did You Know You can connect your handheld to a portable keyboard and type your memos on the go without carrying around a heavy laptop You can purchase a variety of carrying www palmOne com myzire31 and click the Accessories link You can Change the size of the text in Memos to enhance readability Zire 31 Handheld Go to the Home screen and select Memos res View or edit the memo a In the Memos list select the memo you want SETIA 2of4 gt Unfiled 1 Power Tips Action Items 11 5 2 Action Items 11 5 3 Quote of the Day 4 Birthday Wish List 5 Edits for Draft 2 6 Hot New Restaurants b Read or edit the memo and then select Done y Done 47 User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne conm zire31
19. all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne conm zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with customization or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld Customizing Your Handheld Beyond the basics Click the link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Customizing Setting power saving features such as the auto off interval Choosing formats for times dates calendar and numbers based on a geographical region Selecting options for entering text such as choosing how to enter certain Graffiti 2 characters using the full screen as the writing area and creating shortcuts for entering text Reassigning the application buttons on the front of your handheld so that they open the applications you choose Protecting your information by turning on security options and entering information that identifies you as the owner of your handheld 77 CHAPTER 12 Common Questions Zire 31 Handheld 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 OS handheld 1 Synchronize your old handheld with your old desktop software 2 In
20. application m Tap Menu to open the menus Application Menu ITIL Edit Options title New Memo N Delete Memo Menu Beam Memo item Menu icon Tap a menu and then tap a menu item y Done 13 Tip To remove the selection highlight without making a selection scroll to the first icon in the upper left corner and then press Left on the navigator Tip From most applications you can return to the Home screen by holding down Select on the navigator Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Using the 5 way navigator The navigator lets you access your information quickly with one hand and without the stylus The navigator does various things based on which type of screen you re on To use the navigator press Up Down Right or Left or press Select in the center Up Select Left Moving around the Home screen In the Home screen use the navigator to select and open an application Right or Left Scrolls to the next or previous application Category category Select Inserts the selection highlight When the selection highlight is present Up Down Right or Left Scrolls to the next icon in the corresponding direction Select Opens the selected application Exploring Your Handheld Moving around list screens In list screens select and move between entries such as a note memo contact or photo Up or Down Scrolls an entire screen of entries as long as there s nothi
21. from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded I O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices Failure to do so may violate FCC rules IMPORTANT Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the manufacturer s Regulatory Engineering Department Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user s authority to operate this equipment Responsible Party Zire Product Family palmOne Inc Tested to Comply 400 N McCarthy Blvd C With FCC Standards Milpitas California 95035 United States of America 408 503 7500 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 83 Zire 31 Handheld Canadian ICES 003 Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada CE CE Compliance Statement This product was tested by palmOne Inc and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended Declaration of Conformity palmOne Inc Declares the Product Handheld PDA amp HotSync cable Model Name Number Zire 31 Manufacturer s Name palmOne Manufacturer s Address 400 N McCarthy Blvd Milpitas 95035 5112 C
22. info e Add more games and other software e Add accessories e Store all your info 23 CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld Key Term SDIO An acronym for Secure Digital input output Tip Looking for a handy way to carry your expansion cards You can purchase a variety of carrying cases Visit www palmOne com myzire31 and click the Accessories link Zire 31 Handheld What type of expansion cards can use Your handheld is compatible with SDIO SD and MultiMediaCard expansion cards SDIO expansion cards let you add accessories to your handheld SD and MultiMediaCard expansion cards let you store information and applications How can expansion cards help me Listen to music Store songs on expansion cards and use the included RealOne software to listen to music on your handheld View and store more photos If your digital camera sold separately uses compatible expansion cards you can quickly view your photos by simply inserting the card into the expansion slot on your handheld And if your camera doesn t use compatible expansion cards don t worry you can view your photos too See Copying photos to your handheld for details Back up info Make a copy of your important information for safe keeping in case your handheld becomes damaged or is stolen Add games and other software Purchase popular games dictionaries travel guides and more There are lots of expansion cards available for your handheld To c
23. 1 Exploring Your Handheld Tip When a keyboard is open you can tap abc 123 or Int l to open any of the other keyboards Zire 31 Handheld Entering information 3 Tap the characters to enter text numbers and symbols and then select Done Tab Caps lock Caps shift Keyboard Number keyboard y Done Keyboard QiwieiR T Yul i jolP 4 ptf als DO FIGH J KIL cap Z x C V B N M us space Jizn Letter keyboard Backspace Return Keyboard ATATATATALA A O uN Te International keyboard Exploring Your Handheld Using your computer Tip Many of the applications on your handheld are also included in Palm Desktop software You can The Palm Desktop online use these applications to enter information on your computer When you synchronize your Help has lots of info handheld with your com r the information is updated in both places about how to use Palm Desktop software Open the Help menu and select Palm Desktop Help Ry NOTE During CD installation Windows only you can choose to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook If you do info from Contacts Calendar Tasks and Memos is synchronized with Outlook Other info such as photos and notes is synchronized with Palm Desktop software 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 E
24. EOS LAA All Date KORIE Due Today 1 Business 11 7 Personal 11 10 i 11 14 O 1 Submit monthll Edit Categories 11 14 42 CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks Tip You can set Task Preferences to record the date that you finish your tasks and you can show or hide finished tasks To change these settings open the Options menu and select Preferences Zire 31 Handheld Marking a task complete You can check off a task to indicate that you ve completed it 1 Go to the Home screen and select Tasks 6 2 Select the check box on the left ee All Date Retr side of the task v Personal 11 7 11 7 y Done New Details G 43 Managing Your Tasks Beyond the basics User Guide Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to Tasks e Creating repeating tasks for things you need to do at regular intervals such as taking out the trash on Thursday night or filing a weekly status report www palmOne com zire31 e Setting alarms when you use tasks as reminders userguide e Setting preferences to choose which tasks appear in the Tasks list whether to track completion dates and which alarm sound plays My Handheld Make your handheld e Storing extra information about a task by adding a note uniquely yours For great i l l l l l tips software
25. Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer Synchronizing information Key Term HotSync Technology 1 that allows you to synchronize the A information on your a Connect the HotSync cable kandhe winihe to the USB port on your computer and then insert the other end into the mini USB Prepare your handheld information on your computer connector on your handheld Tip b Make sure your handheld is If the Select User dialog on box appears during synchronization select the username whose information you want to synchronize and click OK 2 Synchronize your handheld with Tip your computer If you need help with synchronizing see What a Tap HotSync do I do if I can t synchronize with my b When synchronization ts complete a message appears computer at the top of your handheld screen and you can disconnect your handheld from the cable Be patient synchronization may take some time y Done Zire 31 Handheld 24 CHAPTER 2 User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne conm zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with synchronization or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31
26. Zire 31 Handheld Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer Beyond the basics Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Synchronizing e Synchronizing information between your handheld and Microsoft Outlook on your computer e Choosing whether or not to synchronize information for a specific application e Synchronizing using the IR port on your handheld and your computer e Switching back to the cable if you have been synchronizing information using the IR port e Receiving information on your handheld from an outside source such as a file containing your company s phone list Installing and Using palmOne Quick Install to add applications to your handheld Removing 22 Expanding Your Handheld In this Chapter How can expansion cards help me Inserting an expansion card Removing an expansion card Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld A Chinese proverb says Life just gives you time and space it s up to you to fill it But doesn t it always seem that no matter how much space you have you still need more Expansion cards sold separately provide a compact and limitless answer to the storage dilemma When one card becomes full simply use another card To enjoy some aspects of your handheld such as listening to music you need to use expansion cards Benefits of expansion cards e Listen to music e View and store more photos e Back up
27. an application button to turn on your handheld and to open the application for that button Thursday Nov 20 8 00 0 Walk dog 9 00 Dentist Santa Cruz 12 00 Lunch with Joe 2 00 Meet with sales team tomorrow Movie with Midyne O 1 Update project schedule O 2 Distribute meeting notes Calendar Using the Home screen Contacts Contacts amp gt w All Lima Jose 302 555 9512M Malita J T jtm jtm com Maroni Anthony 415 555 7775 W Nguyen Mai 555 3434 W Nosuch Don donn example com Sanagala Srivinas 954 555 1234 H Speier Lane 831 555 7534M i 650 555 9278 W raja anyisp com 555 2367 W Turn on your handheld tap Home O and tap an application icon such as Note Pad Home icon Quick Tour Calc CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld a q PN A pe alle A gt Tip Write letters on the left side of the input area and numbers on the right Uppercase letters go in the center Did You Know Your handheld package includes a sticker that shows the most common Graffiti 2 characters Put the sticker on the inside of the flip cover to always have it handy Tip Display the Graffiti 2 help screens at any time Just draw a single stroke from the bottom of the input area to the top of your handheld s screen Zire 31 Handheld Entering information There are several ways to enter information on your handheld The most popular methods ar
28. ars vil viii Silent profile 75 slide shows 65 66 Small bold icon 72 Small font icon 72 soft resets 81 software vi 6 24 82 See also applications Solitaire 6 song files See music files sound files song formats 53 song lists 57 59 61 songs 24 60 61 See alSo music sorting information 33 48 52 sound files See also audio files music files sounds 75 Sounds amp Alerts Preferences 75 speaker 4 75 special characters 8 10 specifications 84 static electricity 16 86 87 stopping MP3 player 60 stopping slide shows 65 storage on expansion cards 23 24 stylus 4 16 supported file types 54 symbols 8 10 synchronization problems 82 synchronization software 20 synchronizing handheld 78 79 80 Zire 31 Handheld information 11 18 21 80 system information 20 System Sound pick list 75 T tapping 74 81 Task Preferences settings 42 43 44 tasks adding notes to 44 assigning due dates to 41 categorizing 42 combining with appointments 34 completing 43 creating 41 defining recurring 44 displaying 42 43 44 prioritizing 41 setting alarms for 41 44 Tasks application additional information for 44 creating tasks 41 marking completed tasks 43 opening 41 organizing tasks 42 overview 40 securing contents 44 Tasks icon 5 technical assistance vill 17 61 telephone numbers See phone numbers text adjusting fade setting for 73 changing colors of 76 changing fonts for 71 cutting and pasting 48 entering 4 8 10
29. asics Zire 31 Handheld Whether you re at work at home or on the go you ll quickly understand why handhelds are also called personal digital assistants PDAs Like a good personal assistant your handheld helps you keep track of your schedule your business and personal contacts your to do list your memos and your money Benefits of your Zire 31 handheld e Save time and stay organized Handhelds are for fun too You can create digital photo albums play games and read eBooks Insert expansion cards sold separately to listen to music or to enjoy useful reference software and more e Travel light e Protect your information e Have fun view photos play music and more Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Locating the controls on your handheld Front panel controls Screen Clock icon Input area Power button Screen Clock icon Input area Power button Display icon 5 way navigator Application buttons Display icon 5 way navigator Application buttons Contacts Calendar Displays the applications and information on your handheld The screen is touch sensitive Displays the current time and date Lets you enter info with Graffiti 2 writing or open the onscreen keyboard Turns your handheld on or off and lets you turn Keylock on if active Lets you adjust the brightness and contrast of your handheld s display Helps you move around and select inf
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31. city buildup before you connect your handheld to any cable or accessory Handheld don ts e Do not drop bang or otherwise cause a strong impact to your handheld e Do not carry your handheld in your back pocket you might sit on it by mistake e Do not let your handheld get wet don t even leave it in a damp location e Do not expose your handheld to very hot or cold temperatures including placing it near a heater leaving it in the trunk of a car or setting it by a window in direct sunlight Zire 31 Handheld 16 User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Beyond the basics Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Entering Entering information with Graffiti 2 characters and shortcuts Information Moving Working with the Home screen finding information and moving around in Around applications Installing and e Adding applications to your handheld Removing e Deleting applications from your handheld e Viewing application information Categories Organizing your applications and
32. dding notes for 39 categorizing 39 creating recurring 38 39 defined 35 entering 36 setting alarms for 38 exchanging applications 17 27 expansion cards 27 information 3 17 records 39 44 52 expansion card slot 3 80 expansion cards adding 23 24 90 adding applications to 27 additional information for 27 benefits of 24 deleting applications from 27 deleting songs on 61 displaying contents of 27 inserting 3 25 naming 27 removing 26 transferring audio files to 54 59 transferring photos to 63 Expense icon 5 F fade setting 73 FAQs 78 FCC Statement 83 features of handheld 1 file linking 22 file types 54 files deleting 27 removing from expansion cards 27 filing appointments 36 finding contacts 31 font styles 71 72 fonts changing 71 72 formats audio files 53 setting 77 formatting information 77 freehand drawing 49 frequently asked questions 78 Zire 31 Handheld front panel controls 2 frozen screen 4 81 82 G Game Sound pick list 75 games 24 75 Getting Started Guide vi vii 6 Go To Date dialog box 35 Graffiti 2 writing 8 17 77 H handheld adding applications to 17 78 additional information for viii 17 22 27 33 39 44 48 52 61 66 77 82 connecting to power adapter 4 controls described 2 4 copying applications on 27 customizing 67 77 do s and don ts 16 features described 1 image files supported 63 losing 70 not responding 70 81 82 opening 81 preinsta
33. dule based on the time zone you will be in on the day of the event Zire 31 Handheld Setting the date and time CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld You can set the current date and time based on your location These settings are used by all the applications on your handheld that require a date time or location 1 Open Date amp Time Preferences a Go to the Home O screen b Select Prefs rag c Select Date amp Time Select the location a Tap the Location pick list and select a city in your time zone No nearby city Select Edit List and do steps b c b Tap Add c Selecta city in your time zone and then select OK select OK again and then select Done N Continued Preferences Date amp Time Location v San Francisco Edit Location Name field M This location observes Daylight Saving Time 68 Zire 31 Handheld Setting the date and time 3 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 b Tap the hour and minute boxes and then tap the arrows to change them c Tap AM or PM and then select OK Select Done y Done Set Date 4 2006 gt Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun II Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SM TW TFS 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Set Time
34. e 31 Handheld Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer What information is synchronized If you use the preset settings information from all the following applications is transferred each time you synchronize your handheld with your computer a 8 Tasks calendar Contacts Expense Memos amp Ry NOTE Information from the Expense and Photos applications is synchronized on Windows computers only When you synchronize on a Mac computer your photos are stored in the Home Pictures palmOne Photos lt username gt folder In addition the preset settings back up system information from your handheld to your computer and install add on applications from your computer to your handheld If you ve installed applications from the CD such as Photos these applications may also be included in the presets for synchronization If you want to synchronize applications other than the presets see the section on choosing which applications to synchronize in the User Guide on the web You can synchronize more than one handheld with your computer For example different family members can synchronize their handhelds with the same copy of Palm Desktop software Just make sure that each handheld has its own username Palm Desktop software reads the username and recognizes the handheld during synchronization Although several people can share the same copy of Palm Desktop software they should not share the same username 20 CHAPTER 2
35. e touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another The recommendation from palmOne 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 You can do this in many ways including the following e Ground yourself when you re holding your mobile device by simultaneously touching a metal surface that is at earth ground 86 e For example if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three prong grounded outlet touching the case should discharge the ESD on your body e Increase the relative humidity of your environment e Install ESD specific prevention items such as grounding mats Conditions that enhance ESD occurrences Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of static electricity in the environment include the following e Low relative humidity e Material type The type of material gathering the charge For example synthetics are more prone to static buildup than natural fibers like cotton e The rapidity with which you touch connect or disconnect electronic devices While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD Zire 31 Handheld 87 SYMBOLS asterisk characters 29 NUMERICS 5 way navigator 2
36. e using Graffiti 2 writing using the onscreen keyboard and using Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook on a computer The next few pages briefly describe these three methods Leaming Graffiti 2 wnting Graffiti 2 writing is a special set of letters numbers and symbols that you can use to write directly on the screen With only a few minutes of practice you can learn to use Graffiti 2 writing and help is always only a tap away 1 Go to the Home screen and select Quick Tour B 2 Tap Graffiti 2 and follow the onscreen instructions Feature Overview Basic Skills 5 way Navigator Entering Data Graffiti 2 HotSync amp Backup Quick Install Graffiti 2 The Graffiti 2 input area is located at the bottom of your screen d 1of8 gt alls yie e Key Term Record An entry in an application such as a contact in Contacts or an appointment in Calendar Tip You can enter text whenever you see a blinking cursor on the screen Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can use the onscreen keyboard in any application where you need to enter text numbers or symbols on your handheld 1 Open an entry a Open an application b Select a record or tap New Tap one of the following to open an onscreen keyboard ABC Opens the letter keyboard 123 Opens the number keyboard N Continued Letter keyboard Number keyboard CHAPTER
37. ect 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 supplied on a CD If you do not have access to a CD drive for your computer you can download Palm Desktop software from www palmOne com support intl PN 407 5565A US v 1 1 Table of Contents Zire 31 Handheld About This BOOK scscscssesscsccscscscsesscssscscscsensesesesesesesesessssesssesa Vl Tips for VIEWING this QUICE ccccceecceeceeeeeeceeeeeseeeeseeeesaueetsueessaeesaeeesaeeenees vi What s in this CUNO Og Sa dcsee cape messi eo ante at neamsene estes eer edansoaysanenduaseeseoutamss vil Chapter 1 Exploring Your Handhell sssssssssssssseessssssensseee L Locating the controls On your Nandhel cccsecseeeeeeseeeeececeeeeeseeeaes 2 What s on my handheld wicca saeiciccsesneseenssasiteransnrsnane tutes tnetaneennbncessameamnen 5 Installing extra software from the CD ccccesccsseeceeeeeseeeeeeseseesueesaeeeaaees 6 Opening es e 8 fers 4 0 a eee nnn eee ere Dane ene eee ae 7 Entering information secs sept scacosseeasuarctennitamncedienessststeacectacclnastunasseneiumeanemeniuenain 8 OP STG ATV VIS araar AA 13 Using the 5 way navigator sncinsstvsivmconsini
38. ection Beyond the basics Links on the last page of each chapter that send you to the User Guide on the web to learn about more things that you can do with an application or feature Vil Sidebars Tip To access the User Guide you need to be connected to the Internet Zire 31 Handheld Before You Begin gt gt Things you must have completed before you can do the steps described in the chapter Tip A suggestion on how to use a feature more fully a shortcut a pointer to a related feature Did You Know An interesting fact about the topic being described may include a pointer to more information Key Term A technical term related to the topic being described It may appear in this guide or only on your handheld User Guide A pointer to the web where you can find more info on the topics in this guide and on other features of your handheld My Handheld A pointer to the web where you can share info with other handheld users and learn the latest tips tricks and more Support A pointer to the web where you can find help if you experience problems with the features discussed in the chapter or with your handheld viii Exploring Your Handheld In this chapter Locating the controls on your handheld What s on my handheld Installing extra software from the CD Opening applications Entenng information Using menus Using the 5 way navigator Handheld do s and don ts Beyond the b
39. elaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Advarsel Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage tilleverandgren Varoitus Paristo voi rajahtaa jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Waarschuwing Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 85 Uwaga Zire 31 Handheld Nie kroi lub przekluwa baterii ani nie wrzuca ich do ognia Moga sie rozerwa lub wybuchn wydzielaj c truj ce rodki chemiczne Zuzytych baterii nale y pozbywa sie w spos b opisany przez producenta i zgodnie z miejscowymi przepisami NTR ND X NMS NPON NX 9 NN OX Myyi9nNn NDD W YN NLN DANN AMT Ww ANT NIDA NND NX Yann w NLVA MANN OXNAA MwNwNn MIND Pow K Static Electricity ESD and Your palmOne Handheld Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device so
40. eylock 70 80 Keylock Preferences screen 70 L Large bold icon 72 Large font icon 72 Zire 31 Handheld letter keyboard 9 linking to outside sources 22 links documentation vii list screens 15 listening to music 23 53 54 60 lists additional information for 66 creating To Do 40 displaying song 59 moving around items in 15 local settings 68 77 locating contacts 31 Location pick list 68 locking handheld buttons 70 Look Up line 31 losing handheld 70 losing information vii 19 79 81 low battery 79 M Mac information copying photos to handheld 64 installing extra software from CD 6 installing Photos 63 73 installing RealOne Mobile Player 55 Send to Handheld droplet 55 64 synchronizing handheld 80 transferring MP3 files to handheld 55 Media application additional information for 66 opening 65 overview 62 memory cards 53 65 memos See also notes categorizing 48 creating 45 46 47 deleting 48 editing 47 keeping private 48 synchronizing 48 Memos application additional information for 48 opening 46 overview 45 selecting memos 47 Memos icon 5 Memos list 47 menu bar 13 menus 13 Microsoft Outlook 11 22 Mini USB connector icon 4 missing applications 5 Mobile DB software 6 Month View Calendar 37 moving through documentation vi MP3 files 53 54 55 MP3 players 53 multi line descriptions 35 MultiMediaCard expansion cards 24 53 See alSo expansion cards music creating song lists for 57 listening t
41. feature 31 phone numbers 29 31 33 49 photo albums 63 additional information for 66 selecting 65 photos adding to contacts 29 30 albums 66 copying 63 64 66 deleting 33 displaying 28 65 66 e mailing 66 selecting as backgrounds 73 storing 24 Photos application additional information for 66 displaying photos from 65 installing 6 29 opening 65 overview 62 transferring photos with 63 Photos icon 6 playing music 53 54 60 playlists 57 59 61 See also music portable keyboards 47 power adapter 4 16 Power button 2 power connector 4 power saving features 77 precautions 86 preferences additional information for 77 overview 67 setting locale specific 68 Prefs icon 5 preinstalled applications 5 93 Previous View icon Acrobat Reader vi printing Getting Started Guide vi prioritizing tasks 41 privacy settings calendar 39 contacts 33 handheld 17 memos 48 notes 52 tasks 44 programs See software applications protecting your handheld 16 17 77 purging old appointments 39 questions and answers 78 Quick Install icon 54 Quick Look Up icon 31 Quick Tour 5 8 R Read This First vi RealOne Mobile Player 6 compatible formats for 54 converting songs on CDs 56 getting help with 58 60 61 overview 53 reassigning application buttons 7 77 reboots 81 82 recharging handheld 4 16 79 record screens 15 records backing up contact 28 defined 9 entering contact 29 Zire 31 Handheld moving around
42. formation 17 36 memos 48 notes in Note Pad 52 tasks 42 CDs 56 CE Compliance Statement 84 changing backgrounds 50 fonts 71 72 screen colors 76 character entry 8 10 77 charging battery 4 16 79 chat rooms vili Choose Date command 41 cleaning your handheld 16 Clear Note command 51 clearing Note Pad screens 51 clock 2 68 69 Clock icon 2 Color Theme Preferences screen 76 color themes 76 color coding appointments 36 39 colors applying to notes 50 changing screen 76 commands 13 compact discs 56 completed tasks 43 conduit 20 confirmation tones 25 conformity declaration 84 connections precautions for 16 86 troubleshooting 82 conserving power 70 contacts adding 29 30 31 beaming 32 categorizing 33 deleting 33 keeping private 33 locating 31 Contacts application additional information for 33 customizing 33 opening 29 overview 28 searching 31 Contacts icon 5 continuous events See repeating events copying applications 27 photos 63 64 66 CPUs connecting to 4 installing software on vi synchronizing handheld with 18 20 troubleshooting synchronization problems 80 creating appointments 35 89 contacts 29 32 memos 45 46 47 MP3 files 56 notes in Note Pad 50 photo albums 66 recurring events 38 39 reminders 49 song lists 57 61 tasks 41 current date and time 68 cursor 9 customer support vill 17 61 customizing alarms 39 backgrounds 73 Contact application 33 handheld 67 77 cutting a
43. g 36 39 combining tasks with 34 creating recurring 39 deleting 39 filing 36 repeating 38 scheduling 35 36 setting duration of 36 asterisk characters 29 Audible Player software 6 audio applications 3 audio files 54 55 auto off interval 77 80 B back panel controls 4 backgrounds changing 50 choosing colors themes for 76 customizing 73 backing up information 19 24 See alSo synchronizing information battery cautions for 85 charging 4 16 79 conserving power for 70 extending life of 67 79 battery gauge 79 Beam Category command 41 Beam Contact command 32 Beam Item command 41 Beam Status dialog box 32 88 beaming 3 17 32 82 beaming port See IR port birthdays 30 blinking cursor 9 bold fonts 72 brightness control 2 Brightness icon 2 built in applications 5 Business Card command 32 business cards 32 buttons back panel 4 front panel 2 locking 70 navigator 14 not responding 81 opening applications with 7 reassigning application 7 77 C calculator 6 Calculator icon 5 calendar color coding appointments 36 39 formatting 77 selecting dates on 41 Calendar application additional information for 39 checking schedules in 37 customizing 73 opening 35 overview 34 scheduling appointments in 35 36 setting alarms 38 views in 37 Zire 31 Handheld Calendar icon 5 calendar views 34 calibration 74 camera 63 Card Info application 5 27 card readers 54 55 categorizing contacts 33 events 39 in
44. heck them out visit www palmOne com myzire31 and click the Accessories link Add accessones Attach SDIO accessories to your handheld such as a presentation module Store all your info Never worry about running out of space on your handheld Purchase as many expansion cards as you need to store your music photos and other information Expansion cards come in a variety of capacities and they re very small easy to store and affordably priced 24 Zire 31 Handheld Expanding Your Handheld Inserting an expansion card 1 Insert the card into the expansion slot with the label side facing the front of the handheld 2 Push the card in with your thumb until you hear the confirmation tone Ry NOTE No confirmation tone Check the Sounds amp Alerts Preferences to make sure the System Sound setting is turned on y Done Push Label side 25 Zire 31 Handheld Expanding Your Handheld Removing an expansion card 1 Push lightly against the card with your thumb Push 2 Slide the card out of the expansion slot y Done 26 CHAPTER 3 Expanding Your Handheld Beyond the basics User Guide Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics For everything you need to know about your handheld K all that s in this guide and Expansion e Opening applications that are stored on expansion cards Cards much more go to www palmO
45. held View photos on your handheld and create portable photo albums Carry music on an expansion card sold separately create playlists and listen to music on your handheld Listen to newspapers books public radio language instruction and more additional fees may apply Windows only Purchase and download eBooks from the web so you can read them when you want where you want Calculate math and business solutions with this enhanced calculator Enjoy hours of entertainment with this solitaire game Use the included databases to track useful info such as car maintenance passwords and more You can also download and install over 1000 ready to use databases additional fees may apply Manage your finances on the go Use this application by itself or buy the optional conduit and transfer info to Quicken Microsoft Money and more Preview try and buy software web access required Windows only CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Did You Know You can reassign the application buttons to open whichever applications you choose Tip Handheld on already Tap the Home icon to go to the Home screen Did You Know You can use a favonte photo as the background for your Home screen Zire 31 Handheld Opening applications You can open applications with the application buttons on the front of your handheld or with the application icons on the Home screen Using the application buttons Press
46. information by filing them into categories Privacy Keeping information private by turning on security options Sharing Beaming information and applications to other Palm OS handheld users Maintaining Caring for your handheld CHAPTER 2 synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer In this chapter Why synchronize information What information is synchronized Synchronizing information Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Maybe you only think to use your handheld on its own to look up phone numbers enter appointments and so on But you can do much more with your handheld if you synchronize it with your computer Synchronizing simply means that information that has been entered or updated in one place your handheld or your computer is automatically updated in the other No need to enter information twice Benefits of synchronizing e Quickly enter and update information on your computer and your handheld e Install applications e Protect your information CHAPTER 2 Zire 31 Handheld Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer Why synchronize information Quickly enter and update information on your computer and handheld Synchronizing updates information both on your handheld and in 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 instead of re entering the information Ry NOTE During CD insta
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48. ion button repeatedly to cycle through the Agenda View Day View Week 2 View and Month View Did You Know You can use a favonte photo as the background for your Agenda View Zire 31 Handheld Press the Calendar application button Tap the icons in the lower left corner to see four different Calendar views Thursday Nov 20 8 00 0 Walk dog 9 00 Dentist Santa Cruz 12 00 Lunch with Joe 2 00 Meet with sales team tomorrow eccccccecccccceccccccccccccccsccccsccuccencace Movie with Midyne CO 1 Update APERTA 4SM Twi s gt Day View y Done q Week 37 gt S MT W T F S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 00 C 12 00 2 00 EA 4 00 6 00 SMT W T F B ale 3 4 5 6 8 9 Week View 10 11712 15 16 _ _ E 17 22 J 23 29 30 Month View 37 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Setting an alarm l Did You Know If you set your alarm 1 sounds in World Clock instead of in Calendar you have more alarm sound choices 2 Press the Calendar application button Go to the event you want to assign an alarm to Tip a From Day View tap Go To Check out the other options in the Event b Select the year month and date of the event Details dialog box For example Repeat creates an event that recurs daily weekly or at whatever interval you set up 3 c Tap the event description Set the alarm Eve
49. llation you can choose to synchronize your handheld with Microsoft Outlook on your computer Windows only If you do information from Contacts Calendar Tasks and Memos is synchronized with Outlook Other information such as photos and notes is synchronized with 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 Cz Palm Desktop Edit E ABC it Event 0 O A Install applications With just a few clicks you can use palmOne Quick Install to add files to certain applications on your handheld or to install additional software Protect your information Nothing is worse than losing important information When you synchronize information you create a backup copy If something happens to your handheld or your computer the information is not lost one tap restores it in both places IMPORTANT Be sure to synchronize information at least once a day so that you always have an up to date backup copy of important information CHAPTER 2 Before You Begin Complete the following e Initial handheld setup e Install Palm Desktop software from the CD For setup and installation procedures see Read This First included in your handheld package Tip Conduit The synchronization software that links an application on your computer with the same application on your handheld Zir
50. lled applications on 5 protecting 77 recharging 4 16 79 removing applications from 17 resetting 4 restarting 81 82 setting up vi synchronizing 78 79 80 troubleshooting 74 78 82 turning on and off 2 70 upgrading 78 hard resets 81 82 headphone jack 3 headsets 3 16 75 help viii 17 22 27 33 39 44 48 52 61 66 77 82 Help menu 80 holidays 36 Home screen customizing backgrounds for 73 displaying application list for 5 displaying icons on 79 moving around 14 17 opening 7 Opening applications on 5 7 HotSync cable 4 21 80 HotSync icon 5 HotSync Manager 80 HotSync Online Troubleshooting Guide 80 HotSync technology 21 How to information vii ICES Statement 84 icons 5 79 image files 63 See also photos importing contact information 33 information accessing 14 backing up 19 24 categorizing 17 36 entering 4 8 12 17 77 formatting 77 91 losing vii 79 81 owner 70 receiving from outside sources 22 saving 79 security options for 77 sharing 3 17 27 storing 24 synchronizing 18 21 80 transferring to CPU 20 updating 18 19 infrared port See IR port input area 2 inserting expansion cards 3 25 installing additional software 6 applications 19 20 22 third party applications 78 Int l button 10 international keyboard 10 IR port 3 32 See alSo beaming synchronizing from 22 K key terms vili keyboard connecting to portable 47 entering information from 9 opening additional 10 K
51. n the left most _ fF menu of most applications Use it to IR port beam information such as photos appointments Ry NOTE For best results the handhelds should be between 4 and 36 inches aie mote apart and there should be a clear path between them Depending on the receiving handheld model not all information may be sent correctly 3 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that beaming is complete y Done Zire 31 Handheld 32 CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Beyond the basics User Guide Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 Contacts e Deleting contacts e Removing a photo from a contact userguide e Displaying additional contact fields and defining custom fields e Choosing the field type for certain fields such as Home or Work for a My Handheld phone number Make your handheld uniquely yours For great Categories Organizing contacts by type and sorting them tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Privacy Keeping contacts private by turning on security options Information Transferring contact information from other applications such as databases spreadsheets and other organizer software Support If you re having problems with Contacts or with anything else on your handheld go
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53. nd pasting 48 D data entry 2 9 17 77 data See information Date amp Time Preferences screen 68 dates assigning to appointments 35 assigning to tasks 41 43 defining start and end times for 39 formatting 77 selecting on calendar 41 setting 68 69 Day View Calendar 35 37 Day View icon 35 Deactivate Keylock button 70 defaults 20 39 46 Zire 31 Handheld deleting See alSo removing applications 17 27 appointments 39 contacts 33 files 27 memos 48 notes from Note Pad 51 photos 33 66 songs 61 description fields 35 dictionaries 24 digital cameras 63 digitizer defined 74 Digitizer Preferences screen 74 disconnecting HotSync cable 80 display brightness 2 80 Display icon 2 display options 39 73 See also preferences Display Options command 73 displaying application icons 79 calendars 34 current time and date 2 Getting Started Guide vi vii items in lists 15 memos 4 7 notes 51 photos 28 65 66 schedules 37 song lists 59 tasks 42 43 44 do s and don ts 16 documentation vi vil vill 6 17 22 27 33 39 44 48 52 61 66 77 82 drawing freehand 49 droplets 55 due dates 41 43 E eBooks 6 editing 47 51 electrostatic discharge 86 87 e mail attaching photos to 66 enhancing photos and videos 66 entering information 4 8 12 17 77 eraser 50 errors vil ESD electrostatic discharge 86 87 Essential Software option 6 Event Details dialog box 38 events See also appointments a
54. nders when you set alarms 49 CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes Creating a note Tip You can change the color 1 of the pen and paper background From the Note Pad list screen open the Options menu select 2 Preferences and then tap Colors a Write your note directly on the handheld screen Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad es Create a note Time or title Tip Tap the pen selector to b Select the time at the top of scroll Bar change the pen width or the screen and enter a title to select the eraser using Graffiti 2 writing or Pen selector the onscreen keyboard Did You Know Eraser c Select Done Set an alarm for a note to use it as a reminder Done That s it Your handheld automatically saves the note Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often Zire 31 Handheld 50 CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes Tip You can clear the screen completely while editing a note Open the Edit menu and select Clear Note Or to delete a note completely open the note and then tap Delete Zire 31 Handheld Viewing and editing a note 1 2 Go to the Home screen and select Note Pad es Select the note a Select Done to display the Note Pad list b Select the note you want to view or edit 1 Welcome to Note Pad 7 2 3 Bob 7 5 4 Flowers 7 5 5 Bank 7 5 Read or edit the note and then select Done y Done 51 CHAPTER 8 Writing Notes User Guide
55. ndheld you need to use RealOne Player on your computer to convert and transfer the files WINDOWS ONLY 1 a b Access the CD from RealOne Player on your computer Double click the RealOne Player icon Q on your computer desktop Insert the CD into your computer s CD drive c Click CD in RealOne Player on your computer if O RealOne Player view Track Name 1 Track 1 Lenath 2 34 2 Track2 3 05 3 Track3 2 13 BD 4 Track4 2 08 5 Track 5 2 16 6 Track 6 2 22 7 Track 1 24 CD Track 8 3 39 9 Track 2 03 10 Track 10 2 22 11 Track 11 2 49 Save Tracks 3 BuncD amp Preferences CD Info Eject 11 Tracks 27 00 18MB E Now Playing web OpMy Library co Devices E Radio Channels Search Ny Continued Zire 31 Handheld 56 Tip If you want to select only a few songs click Deselect All and then click the check box next to the songs you want to select Did You Know A 64MB expansion card holds about an hour of music capacity varies with sampling rates Zire 31 Handheld Listening to Music Transferring music from a CD to an expansion card 2 Select the songs you want to add to your library a Click Save Tracks b Follow the onscreen instructions to select and copy tracks Q RealOne Player File Edit View Play Favorites Tools Help ele CD O 0 e ____ _ __ _ 0 y Home
56. ne con zire31 userguide e Deleting applications and other files from an expansion card e Copying applications between your handheld and expansion card e Reviewing information about the contents of an expansion card using the My Handheld Card Info application Make your handheld uniquely yours For great e Naming an expansion card so you can easily identify its contents tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Sharing Exchanging applications and information with other Palm OS handheld users by exchanging cards or beaming items between handhelds Installing and Adding applications from your computer to an expansion card You can also Removing install other files such as photos or music Support If you re having problems with expansion cards or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld 27 CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts In this chapter Adding a contact Locating a contact on your list Beaming a contact Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Say good bye to a paper address book that you need to update manually every time someone moves changes their e mail address or gets a new work extension With Contacts not only is it easy to enter information such as names addresses and phone numbers but it is just as quick to view update and organize contact information You can back up contact information to your com
57. ng highlighted Hold down to 1 Weicometo Note Pad 5 2 accelerate the scrolling 2 Groceries ZE 3 Bob 7 5 ae 4 Fl 7 5 Select Inserts the selection highlight When the 5 Bank 7 5 selection highlight is present Upor Down Scrolls to the previous or next entry Select Displays the selected entry Left Removes the selection highlight Moving around record screens In record screens scroll within the current entry or between entries Up or Down Scrolls within the current entry Right or Left Scrolls to the previous or next entry not available in Contacts Select Returns to the list screen Zire 31 Handheld 15 CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Handheld do s and don ts To protect your handheld from damage and ensure reliable performance follow these guidelines Handheld do s e Use the protective cover that came with your handheld It protects your handheld screen from being scratched e Use only the stylus to tap the screen no pens pencils paper clips or other sharp objects e Use only the supplied power adapter to charge your handheld e Keep the battery charged e Keep the screen free of dust or anything else that could make it dirty e For general cleaning use a soft damp cloth If the screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window cleaning solution e Use only 3 5 mm stereo headphones in your handheld s headphone jack e Be sure to get nd of any static electri
58. ng 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 Small font Small bold font Large bold font 71 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Changing the screen fonts 1 Zire 31 Handheld Open the Select Font dialog box a Open an application b O ahenea T c Select Options and then select Font Tap the font style you want to use and then select OK Select Font Small bold A Large bold Small mge y Done 72 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Before You Begin Install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld Windows Insert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions for installing extra software Mac Insert the CD and double click the Essential Software folder icon Zire 31 Handheld Changing the background of your screen Use your favorite photos as the background for the Home screen and the Agenda View screen in Calendar Choose the same photo for both screens or make them different 1 Open the Display Options dialog box a Go to the Home screen or press the Calendar application button b O niena a c Select Options and then select Display Options Select a photo for the background a Select the Background check box b Tap the photo thumbnail and select a phot
59. ns on your handheld For example you can add a name and phone number to a memo or task Zire 31 Handheld CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Locating a contact on your list Press the Contacts 32 application button 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 b Enter the second letter of the name and so on until you can easily scroll to the contact you want Select the contact to open it y Done en JOD wv All Lima Jose 302 555 9512M Malita J T jtm jtm com Nguyen Mai 555 3434 W Nosuch Don donn example com Sanagala Srivinas 954 555 1234 H Speier Lane 831 555 7534M i 650 555 9278 W 555 234 1939 W Venkat Raja raja anyisp com Managing Your Contacts Beaming a contact Tip You can create a contact 1 FE with your own Press the Contacts application button information and select it as your business card by opening the Record Menu 2 and selecting Business Beam the contact Card Beam your a Locate the contact you want to beam business card to other handhelds by holding b Open the menus down the Contacts application button until the Beam dialog box appears c Select Record and then select Beam Contact d When the Beam Status dialog box appears point your handheld s IR port directly at the IR port of the other handheld Tip A Beam command appears o
60. nt Details 0 P l 7i Did You Know a Tap Details nee When you set an alarm a avn little alarm clock appears b Tap the Alarm check box Location to the right of the event Category v Unfiled description c Tap the pick list and select Repeat None Minutes Hours or Days Private 0 OK Caneel Cee B d Enter how many minutes hours or days before the event you want the alarm to sound and then select OK y Done Zire 31 Handheld 38 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar Beyond the basics User Guide Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 user guide o Calendar My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com Creating repeating events for things you do at regular intervals such as taking a class at the gym three days a week or taking a biweekly music lesson Reserving blocks of time for long events like vacations or conferences Choosing the default Calendar view format and the information that appears in each view by setting display options Customizing alarm settings and choosing what time days start and end by setting preferences Storing extra information about an event by adding a note myzire31 e Erasing old appointments by purging
61. o c Adjust the fade setting so that the text is easy to read against the photo d Select OK y Done Display Options i View By v icon M Remember Last Category M Background Fade 0 73 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Correcting problems with tapping gt gt Key Term r P d Digitizer Another name for your handheld s screen and its internal circuitry Tip If your screen is not responding to taps use the navigator to open Digitizer Preferences Key Term Calibration The process of aligning your handheld s touch sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the screen it detects exactly what you want it to do Zire 31 Handheld Is your screen not responding to taps Are you getting unexpected results when you tap For example when you tap the number keyboard icon does the Find dialog box open instead If this happens it s time to align the screen 1 Open Digitizer Preferences a ae Tap the target a Go to the Home screen Tap the center of each target with your stylus This aligns the b Select Prefs 2 screen digitizer c Select Digitizer Tap the targets on the screen as precisely as possible and then select Done Ry NOTE You need to tap at least three targets maybe more if you don t tap carefully y Done 74 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Tip You can choose different types of sounds for Calendar Task
62. o 23 53 54 playing 60 Music application 61 music files 53 57 See alSo sound files 92 N naming expansion cards 27 navigating through documentation vi navigator 2 14 new lines 46 No Time button 36 Note Pad additional information for 52 clearing 51 displaying notes 51 opening 50 overview 49 setting preferences for 50 Note Pad icon 5 notes See alSO memos adding to events 39 adding to tasks 44 notes Note Pad attaching alarms to 52 creating 50 deleting 51 editing 51 keeping private 52 organizing 52 selecting 51 setting alarms for 50 number keyboard 9 numbers 8 10 77 O online documentation vil vill 17 22 27 33 39 44 48 52 61 66 77 82 Online Troubleshooting Guide 80 onscreen keyboard See keyboard Zire 31 Handheld opening alternative keyboards 10 applications 5 7 14 77 handheld 81 handheld menus 13 Home screen 7 Note Pad 50 onscreen keyboards 9 photo albums 65 optional information vii overdue tasks 42 owner information 70 77 Owner Preferences screen 70 p paging through documentation vi Palm Desktop software 11 19 78 Palm OS handhelds beaming to 17 27 39 Palm Reader 6 pasting text 48 PDA Money software 6 pen 50 pen widths 50 performance 16 Personal Calculator 6 personal computers connecting to 4 entering information with 11 installing software on vi synchronizing handheld with 18 20 troubleshooting synchronization 80 personal digital assistants PDAs 1 Phone Lookup
63. o purchase an SD or MultiMediaCard expansion card to save your music files and play them on your handheld Benefits of RealOne Mobile Player e Listen to songs in the popular MP3 format e No separate MP3 CD or mini disc player required e Carry tiny expansion cards instead of CDs e Be your own DJ 53 Listening to Music Transferring MP3 files to an expansion card Before You Begin The RealOne software that comes with your handheld is compatible with the popular MP3 audio file format If your MP3 files are already on your computer s hard drive you need to transfer them Windows Install to an expansion card to listen to them on your handheld RealOne Player on your handheld and your WINDOWS ONLY computer Insert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions for installing 1 extra software Prepare your computer and your handheld Tip a Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable You can also use a card reader accessory sold separately to transfer MP3 files from your computer to your 2 expansion card Create an SD Audio folder on the a From My Computer or Windows Explorer select the MP3 files you want to transfer b Insert an expansion card into your handheld Select the MP3 files you want to transfer card and store your MP3 files in this folder b Drag and drop the file s or folder onto the palmOne Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop and then click OK
64. o to display on the screen Opens the Calendar and Contacts applications gt gt Key Term IR Short for infrared Beaming uses infrared technology to send information between two IR ports that are within a few feet of each other Did You Know Beaming lets you quickly share appointments addresses phone numbers and more Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Top panel controls Expansion card slot IR port Headphone jack IR port Expansion card slot Headphone jack Beams information between handhelds and other devices that have an IR port Lets you insert expansion cards sold separately to play music back up info and add memory applications and accessories to your handheld Lets you connect a standard 3 5 mm stereo headset sold separately to your handheld so you can listen to music and other audio applications Key Term USB The type of connector or cable that s commonly used to connect accessories to a computer Zire 31 Handheld Exploring Your Handheld Side and back panel controls Stylus Reset button Stylus Reset button Power connector Mini USB connector Speaker Power connector Mini USB connector Speaker 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 Using your fingertip instead of the stylus is OK but don t use your fingernail a real pen or othe
65. onforms with the following specifications e EN 55024 1998 Emissions amp Immunity e EN55022 1998 CISPR 22 1997 Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions e IEC 61000 4 2 A1 1998 01 ESD Immunity 4kV Contact and 8kV Air Discharge e IEC 61000 4 3 1995 RF Immunity 80 1000MHz 3V M 1kHz 80 A M e ENV 50204 1996 RF Immunity 895 905MHz 3V m 200Hz 50 AM e IEC 61000 4 4 1995 EFT Immunity 1kV on AC port 5 50nSec 5kHs Rep Freq e IEC 61000 4 5 1995 Surge Immunity 1 2 50uSec 2kV peak Common Mode 1kV peak Differential Mode 84 Zire 31 Handheld e EN61000 4 6 1996 Conducted Immunity 150kHz 80MHz 3V RMS 1kHz 80 AM e IEC 61000 4 11 1994 100 Voltage Dip 0 5 period 30 Dip 25 periods and gt 100 Dip 250 periods Authorized palmOne Representative David Woo Manager palmOne Inc World Wide Compliance Date November 4 2003 Battery Waming Do not mutilate puncture or dispose of batteries in fire The batteries can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations Warming Explosion Hazard e Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class l Division 2 e When in hazardous location turn off power before replacing or wiring modules and e Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Vaming Eksplosionsfara vid f
66. page in the guide click Previous View or depending on your version of Acrobat Reader to return to the page you were on before you clicked the link e You can also print an especially interesting or important page or pages by clicking Print When selecting the page s to print be sure to use the file page number shown at the bottom of your computer screen not the printed page number For example to print the page you are reading right now select page 6 the file page not page vi the printed page vi Zire 31 Handheld What s tn this guide Each chapter contains step by step instructions with cues for action links to detailed information and sidebars Step by step instructions How to information Look for these cues in instructions Y Continued Cue at the bottom of a page that means the procedure continues on the next page y Done Cue that signals the end of the procedure You re done IMPORTANT A step that you must follow otherwise you could experience an error or even lose information amp OPTIONAL A step you might find useful Ry NOTE Information that applies only in certain cases or that tells more about a procedure step Links Links appear as underlined words in sidebars and other places throughout this guide Some links take you to other pages in this guide and others take you to the User Guide on the web In this chapter Links on the first page of each chapter that send you to a specific s
67. photos to other Palm OS handheld users Support If you re having problems with Photos or with anything else on your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld 66 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld In this Chapter Setting the date and time Preventing your handheld from tuming on by accident Changing the screen fonts Changing the background of your screen Correcting problems with tapping Selecting sound settings Changing screen colors Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Although customizing your handheld is optional it s like changing the preset radio stations in your car Since you re probably not driving around with the dealer s preset radio stations why not personalize your handheld too You can easily customize the sound levels fonts and screen colors on your handheld by using preferences and menus And Preference settings can help extend the life of your handheld s battery too Benefits of customizing e Access applications quickly e Conserve power e Enjoy your handheld more e Make your screen easy to read 67 Tip You can rename the location to the city where you live Tap the Name field and then modify the location name Tip When you travel to a new time zone change the Location setting to quickly reset the date and time Your appointments stay at the time you entered them no adjustments for time zones So always enter your sche
68. puter easily Benefits of Contacts share info with other handhelds You e Carry all your business and personal contact information in your hand can even add photos of your loved ones directly to their contact information screen e Keep track of who is who e Keep in touch 28 CHAPTER 4 Managing Your Contacts Adding a contact Before You Begin If you want to add photos 1 to your contacts install palmOne Photos from the installation CD onto your handheld 2 Windows Insert the CD and follow the onscreen Press the Contacts p application button Add your contact information a Select New instructions to install Contacts O v All erica Unfiled extra software Lima Jose 302 555 9512M First name Lee Malita J T jtm jtm com a Maroni Anthony 415 555 7775 W Mac Insert the CD and R d a a double click the Essential Nosuch Don donn example com Sanagala Srivinas 954 555 1234 H Software folder icon Speier Lane 831 555 7534M 650 555 9278 W Did You Know Raja raja anyisp com i 555 2367 W If the first character you enter in the Last Name or Company field is an l l l l asterisk or similar b Tap each field where you want to enter information and enter it Tap the scroll arrows to move to the next page symbol that record always appears at the top of the Contacts list That s Y Continued useful for an entry like If Found Call your phone number Zire 31 Handheld 29
69. r sharp object to touch the screen Resets your handheld if it freezes stops responding Lets you connect your handheld to the power adapter so you can charge it Lets you connect your handheld to your computer using the HotSync cable so you can synchronize Lets you listen to alarms game and system sounds and music CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Tip Can t find some of these applications Tap the category list in the upper right corner of the Home screen and select All Zire 31 Handheld What s on my handheld Your handheld comes with many applications preinstalled and ready to use Open these applications by pressing the application buttons on the front panel or by selecting the icons on the Home screen B Quick Tour J Calculator amp Calendar amp Card Info 2 Contacts O World Clock Learn about your handheld and how to enter info Solve basic math calculations such as splitting restaurant bills and figuring tips Manage your schedule from lunch with a friend to weekly meetings to annual events like holidays to extended events like conferences and vacations Even color code your schedule by category View information about an expansion card seated in the expansion card slot Store names and addresses phone numbers e mail and web site addresses even photos and birthdays Organize your contacts into categories Track business or travel expenses and print expense report
70. roubleshooting synchronization problems e Solving problems with beaming Maintaining Performing a hard reset if a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld 82 Product Regulatory Information Zire 31 Handheld FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
71. s and World Clock Go to the application open the Options menu and then select Preferences Did You Know When you connect a headset to your handheld the external speaker is automatically silenced the Sounds amp Alerts settings are maintained and all volume levels are automatically adjusted for use with a headset Zire 31 Handheld Selecting sound settings Are sounds too soft or too loud Set the volume levels for the system game and alarm tones or turn sounds off altogether with the Silent profile 1 Open Sounds amp Alerts Preferences Preferences Sounds amp Alerts System Sound v Medium b Select Prefs 8 Game Sound v High Alarm Sound v Medium a Go to the Home screen c Select Sounds amp Alerts Select Custom or Silent If you selected Silent in step 2 select Done If you selected Custom in step 2 tap the System Sound Game Sound and Alarm Sound pick lists and select the volume level for each sound then select Done y Done 75 CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your Handheld Changing screen colors Choose a new set of text and background colors for all your applications 1 Open Color Theme Preferences nae Color Theme Select a Color Theme a Go to the Home screen b Select Prefs 6 c Select Color Theme 2 Select a theme and then select Done y Done Zire 31 Handheld 76 User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld
72. s after you synchronize with your computer Synchronize the info on your handheld with the info on your computer Capture information such as meeting notes lists of books to read movies to see recipes and anything else you need to write down Write on the screen in your own handwriting or draw a quick sketch Customize your handheld s sound levels colors security and more Stay on top of your to do list Enter things you need to do prioritize them set alarms and then monitor your deadlines Set the time in your home city and two other locations and set an alarm to wake you up CHAPTER 1 Exploring Your Handheld Tip To install extra software from the CD L Insert the CD into your CD drive 2 Windows On the Discover Your Handheld screen click Additional Software Mac Double click the Essential Software folder icon Zire 31 Handheld Installing extra software from the CD By now you ve probably installed Palm Desktop software and some of the extra software from the CD If you haven t already installed the extra software you can install it at any time Your CD includes titles such as the following Getting Started Guide on handheld palmOne Photos RealOne Player AudiblePlayer Palm Reader powerOne Calculator 23 Handmark Solitaire a Handmark MobileDB amp Handmark PDA Money Hjt Addit Keep the guide you re reading right now with you and view it on your hand
73. sktop software on your computer to your handheld or to an expansion card You can also create and edit entire albums and send them to your handheld where you can view your photos If you took the picture with a digital camera or you found it on the web it s likely your handheld can display it You can view photos in popular formats such as JPG BMP TIFF uncompressed and GIF on your handheld or from an expansion card inserted in the expansion slot WINDOWS ONLY 1 2 From My Computer or Windows Explorer select the photos you want to copy Drag and drop the file s or folder onto the palmOne Quick Install icon on your computer desktop and then click OK Synchronize your handheld with your computer y Done 63 CHAPTER 10 Viewing Photos Copying photos to your handheld Tip In Mac OS X you can make the Send to Handheld droplet a permanent part of your desktop by dragging the droplet to the Dock Then simply drag photos and other files you want to transfer to your handheld onto the Dock Zire 31 Handheld MAC ONLY 1 Select the photos you want to transfer a Drag and drop the photos onto the Send to Handheld droplet in the palmOne folder b In the Send to Handheld dialog box select your username and click OK Synchronize your computer with your handheld y Done 64 CHAPTER 10 Viewing Photos Viewing photos il ell gt 4 Tr Did You
74. spond when you press a button or tap the screen In and time if necessary this case you need to reset your handheld A soft reset tells your handheld to stop and start over again This does not affect any of the information or applications on your handheld Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip or similar object without a sharp tip to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld Reset button If a soft reset does not unfreeze your handheld you need to perform a hard reset For instructions see the User Guide on the web Can I open my handheld No do not open your handheld there are no serviceable parts inside Opening your handheld voids the warranty and is not recommended under any circumstances Zire 31 Handheld 81 CHAPTER 12 Common Questions User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne com zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Support If you re having problems with your handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld Beyond the basics Click a link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics Common e Troubleshooting software installation problems Questions e Solving problems with specific applications e T
75. stall the new Palm Desktop software There s no need to delete the old desktop software first 3 Select the username you assigned to your old handheld during the desktop installation This will transfer all your information from the old software to the new software 4 Synchronize your new handheld with your new desktop software 5 If any third party applications do not transfer to your new handheld reinstall them 6 If you have problems with your third party applications on your new handheld you ll have to update them If any of the following symptoms occur on your new handheld after you synchronize remove the third party applications and contact the vendor for updated versions e Handheld freezes or resets when you open an application Slow performance Unusual screen display Difficulties using handheld features J J e Uneven sound quality 78 CHAPTER 12 Common Questions Zire 31 Handheld Why can t I find an icon on the Home screen e Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the Home screen and select All You may need to scroll down a bit but you should now see an icon for each of the applications on your handheld e Some of the applications that come with your handheld are not preinstalled You need to install these extra applications from the CD How do I save my info Each time you complete an entry such as a contact memo or note your handheld automatically saves the information you entered
76. tcc etree tues eetteeeendateuecuset 51 Beyond the DaASiCS ay icariasateiaitiddonsnisiidiuateeriverieetid iari aiaiai 52 Chapter 9 Listening to MUSIC c 1ssscssssssssesssssessnssseenesseeeens 93 Transferring MP3 files to an expansion card ssssssssssssreserrrnrerrsrererrerrn 54 Transferring music from a CD to an expansion Card ccceeceeeeseeeeeeeeees 56 Playing MUSIC on your Nandhelh cccccecceecceeceeeceeeceecaeeeeeeseesaeeseesaeeeas 60 Beyond the DaASICS i iyissisiesiairneyansssrereesinarereiissiewanaiaiperatvara eee siannietnand 61 Zire 31 Handheld Chapter 10 Viewing Photos sssssssssssssssessssssesssseesessssesnnsO2 Copying photos to your Ma AC Hel CO iievasaressienssoadacsovadsacsacenddvosiduaceenend cleseceens 63 VIOWING PNOO canner nr sere rte tre eer en ner eer ne te eee ere ee are ee ee 65 Beyond the Da SICS x caciacnitisiail dni teeter et aani darna 66 Chapter 11 Customizing Your Handheld 0sssss1000022107 Setting the date and timMe cccscccssccesececececeeeecsueeseueeeseeeseeeesseeesseeessees 68 Preventing your handheld from turning on by accident 2sceseeeeees 70 Changing the screen fonts siswicdcscascicecciesnstendicaanteusacsaanetanddvandtentabsumnsaeassoanne 71 Changing the background of your screen ss ssessssressrrsrrrenrenrrerrrenresnene 73 Correcting problems with tapping sccecseeecsseecseeseseeeeeeeteeeeteseeteneeteaees 74 Select
77. ter a description of the task Long description New task Priority number amp OPTIONAL Assign a priority and due date a Tap the priority number and select a number 1 is the most important b Tap the due date and select a date from the list or select Choose Date to select a date from the calendar That s it Your handheld automatically saves the task Make sure you have a current backup Synchronize often 41 Did You Know Overdue tasks have an exclamation point next to the due date Tip Your Task Preferences settings control which tasks appear in the Tasks list such as completed or due tasks To change these settings open the Options menu and select Preferences Tip Create a new category for tasks by selecting Edit Category in the Category pick list Zire 31 Handheld Managing Your Tasks Organizing your tasks Sometimes you want to look at all the things you need to do while other times you want to see only certain types of tasks 1 Go to the Home screen and select Tasks 6 2 In the Tasks list select one of these options All Displays all your tasks Date Displays tasks that are due in a specific time frame Tap the pick list in the upper right to select Due Today Last 7 Days Next 7 Days or Past Due Category Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category Tap the pick list in the upper right to select a different category LAH E Date category ERA All
78. them Categories Organizing events by type and color coding them Support If you re having problems Privacy Keeping events private by turning on security options with Calendar or with anything else on your Sharing Beaming events to other Palm OS handheld users handheld go to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld 39 CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks In this Chapter Creating a task Organizing your tasks Marking a task complete Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld some of the most successful people in the world are also the busiest When asked how they manage to do It all busy people usually say make lists The Tasks application on your handheld ts the perfect place to make a list of the things you need to do Benefits of Tasks e Set priorities e Track deadlines e Stay focused 40 CHAPTER 6 Managing Your Tasks Tip If no task is currently selected you can create a new task by writing in the Graffiti 2 input area Tip Set an alarm for the selected task Tap Details tap the Alarm box tap the Alarm check box enter the alarm settings and then select OK Tip You can beam tasks to anyone who has a handheld with an IR port Just open the Record menu and select Beam Item or Beam Category Zire 31 Handheld Creating a task 1 2 Y Done Go to the Home screen and select Tasks 6 Create a task LAH W Date Category a Tap New Pye aaie b En
79. to www palmOne com support zire31 Zire 31 Handheld 33 CHAPTER 5 Managing Your Calendar In this Chapter Scheduling an appointment Checking your schedule Setting an alarm Beyond the basics Zire 31 Handheld Staying on top of your schedule is an important part of being productive both at work and at home Calendar can help you remember appointments and spot schedule conflicts You can view your calendar by day week or month or as an agenda list that combines your list of tasks with your appointments Benefits of Calendar e Track current future and past appointments e Stay on top of deadlines e Carry one calendar e Spot schedule conflicts 34 CHAPTER 5 Key Term Event The name for an entry in the Calendar application including appointments birthdays reminders recurring meetings and so on Tip You can also scroll to a date by pressing Right or Left on the navigator or by tapping the arrows at the top of the Day View screen Did You Know You can use more than one line to describe an appointment Zire 31 Handheld 1 Managing Your Calendar Scheduling an appointment Open Day View at a Press the Calendar O application button b Tap the Day View icon El Select the date of the appointment a Tap Go To b Tap the arrows to select the year c Tap the month d Tap the date TEIRA 4 S MIT WRME S gt Day View icon Go To Go
80. u and select Help Did You Know RealOne Mobile Player continues playing the songs in your list until it reaches the end of your list or until you tap the Stop button even if your handheld screen is off Zire 31 Handheld Playing music on your handheld 1 2 3 On your handheld go to the Home O screen and select RealOne Select a song to play e To play the current song tap Play e To play a different song tap Songs and select a song from the list RealOne Continuous play Progress indicator Random play Play Pause Volume Stop Previous song Next song When you ve finished listening tap the Stop button y Done 60 CHAPTER 9 Listening to Music User Guide For everything you need to know about your handheld all that s in this guide and much more go to www palmOne con zire31 userguide My Handheld Make your handheld uniquely yours For great tips software accessories and more visit www palmOne com myzire31 Tip Support If you re having problems with RealOne Mobile Player with RealOne Player on your computer or with anything else on your handheld go to www realone com Zire 31 Handheld Beyond the basics Click the link below to go to the User Guide on the web and learn about these related topics RealOne e Creating playlists by choosing which songs to play and the order to play Mobile them in Player e Removing songs from an expansion card
81. uto off after setting e Use Keylock Preferences to prevent your handheld from being tumed on accidentally e Minimize use of the expansion card slot What do do if I can t synchronize with my computer Make sure the HotSync cable is connected securely WINDOWS ONLY e Click the HotSync Manager G icon in the Windows system tray in the lower right corner of your screen Make sure Local USB has a checkmark next to it If not click it GR 237 PM If you don t see the HotSync Manager icon click Start on the Windows taskbar and then select Programs Go to the Palm Desktop program group and select HotSync Manager Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears tn the Windows system tray Make sure Local USB is selected MAC ONLY e Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled Open the palmOne folder and double click the HotSync Manager icon On the HotSync Controls tab be sure Enabled is selected If it is not click it e Disconnect the HotSync cable from your computer and then reconnect the cable and restart your computer 80 Common Questions x Tip What do I do if my handheld doesn t respond to taps correctly After a soft reset the If your handheld is not responding to taps correctly you need to align the screen Preferences screen appears with the Date amp r 5 Time ontion hiahlighied What do I do if my handheld freezes so you can reset the date On rare occasions your handheld may not re
82. you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence Descnption of ESD Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of excess electrons on the surface of a material To most people static electricity and ESD are nothing more than annoyances For example after walking over a carpet while scuffing your feet building up electrons on your body you may get a shock the discharge event when you touch a metal doorknob This little shock discharges the built up static electricity ESD susceptible equipment 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 palmOne handheld from ESD harm While palmOne has built protections against ESD into its products ESD unfortunately exists and unless neutralized could build up to levels that could harm your equipment Any electronic device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is susceptible to entry of ESD Devices that you carry with you such as your handheld build up ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may have built up on your body is automatically passed to the device Then when the device is connected to another device such as a docking station a discharge event can occur Precautions against ESD Make sure to discharge any built up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices befor

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