Handspring Visor

by Carlson, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780201745795
• ISBN10: 0201745798
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

The popularity of "palmtop" computing devices is soaring thanks in part to the popularity of the Handspring Visor line of expandable handhelds. Sales of new products such as the Visor Prism, Visor Platinum, and Visor Deluxe outstrip those of cell phones and personal computers in some corners of the country. Handspring Visor: Visual QuickStart Guide introduces the complete Visor line, showing readers how to use the operating system, basic modules (address book, date book, memo pad, to-do list), and advanced features.The book covers every feature and facet of Handspring's devices from entering text and sketches, to managing schedules, using databases, spreadsheets, personal finance programs and games. It also addresses the Springboard modules that convert Visors into cell phones, GPS systems, pagers, and MP3 audio players.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Part 1: Using the Visor	1	(180)
Visor Basics	3	(16)
The Visor Family	4	(2)
Visor Overview	6	(4)
Springboard Expanison	10	(1)
Battery Use	11	(3)
Screen Care	14	(1)
Accessorizing	15	(1)
Keyboards	16	(1)
Palm Desktop	17	(2)
The Palm OS	19	(34)
Navigating the Palm OS	20	(2)
Accessing Menus	22	(1)
Onscreen Help and Tips	23	(1)
Using the Onscreen Keyboard	24	(1)
Graffiti	25	(1)
Writing Graffiti	26	(3)
The Command Bar	29	(1)
Graffiti Improvement Tips	30	(2)
Setting General Preferences	32	(1)
Setting the Digitizer Preference	33	(1)
Customizing Buttons	34	(1)
Changing Formats	35	(1)
Editing the Owner Screen	35	(1)
Using ShortCuts	36	(1)
Setting Connection Preferences	37	(1)
Setting Modem Preferences	38	(1)
Setting Network Preferences	39	(2)
Launching Applications	41	(1)
Installing Applications	42	(1)
Other Installation Options	43	(1)
Categorizing Applications	44	(1)
Memory Management	45	(1)
Deleting Applications	45	(1)
Storing Files on Springboard Modules	46	(2)
The Security Application	48	(2)
Beaming Applications	50	(3)
HotSync	53	(22)
HotSync Overview	54	(2)
Configuring HotSync Manager	56	(2)
Setting up Conduits	58	(2)
Local HotSync	60	(1)
Infrared HotSync	61	(1)
Modem HotSync	62	(2)
LanSync/Network HotSync	64	(2)
Viewing the HotSync Log	66	(1)
Multiple HotSync Options	67	(1)
File Link	68	(2)
Working with Archived Records	70	(2)
Creating HotSync Profiles	72	(1)
Synchronizing with Web-Based Organizers	73	(2)
Date Book	75	(36)
Setting Preferences and Display Options	76	(1)
Day View	77	(2)
Week View	79	(1)
Month View	80	(1)
Agenda View	81	(1)
Date Book Navigation: Jumping Through Time	82	(1)
Entering and Deleting Date Book Events	83	(2)
``Pencil-in'' Events	85	(1)
Editing and Deleting Existing Events	86	(1)
Setting Alarms	87	(1)
Creating Repeating Events	88	(2)
Attaching and Deleting Notes	90	(2)
Performing a Phone Lookup	92	(1)
Marking Events Private	93	(1)
Beaming Events	94	(1)
Purging Old Events	95	(1)
Handspring's Date Book+	96	(1)
Date Book+ Week View with Text View	97	(1)
Date Book+ Year View	97	(1)
Date Book+ List View	98	(1)
Date Book+ Preferences	99	(1)
Entering Date Book+ Events	100	(1)
Date Book+ Floating Events	101	(1)
Date Book+ Journal Entries	101	(1)
Date Book+ Templates	102	(1)
Restoring Archived Events	102	(2)
Palm Desktop Special Features	104	(2)
Macintosh Palm Desktop Special Features	106	(2)
Attaching Notes in Mac Palm Desktop	108	(3)
Address Book	111	(26)
Viewing Addresses	112	(1)
Changing the Sort Order	113	(1)
Specifying a Preferred Number	113	(1)
Changing the Display Font	114	(1)
Looking Up Contacts	115	(1)
Using Fast Lookup	116	(1)
Entering and Deleting Address Records	117	(2)
Duplicating Records	119	(1)
Changing and Editing Phone Field Labels	120	(2)
Renaming the Custom Field Labels	122	(1)
Attaching and Deleting Address Book Notes	123	(2)
Setting Up Custom Categories	125	(1)
Marking Contacts as Private	126	(1)
Changing the Security Setting	126	(1)
Beaming Addresses	127	(2)
Importing Contacts into Palm Desktop	129	(1)
Palm Desktop Special Features	130	(2)
Macintosh Palm Desktop Special Features	132	(3)
Using the Instant Palm Desktop Menu	135	(2)
To Do List & Memo Pad	137	(20)
Viewing Options	138	(1)
Changing Security View	139	(1)
Setting the Sort Order	139	(1)
Entering to do Items	140	(1)
Editing to do Items	141	(2)
Adding and Deleting Notes to to do Items	143	(1)
Purging Records	144	(1)
Creating and Editing Memos	145	(1)
Sorting Memos	146	(1)
Navigating Memos	147	(1)
Categorizing to do Items and Memos	148	(1)
Changing the Font	149	(1)
Beaming Records	149	(1)
Working in Palm Desktop for Windows	150	(2)
Working in Palm Desktop for Macintosh	152	(5)
Calculator & Expense	157	(16)
Using the Calculator	158	(2)
Copying and Pasting Calculations	160	(1)
Advanced Calculator Mode	161	(1)
Creating Custom Views in the Advanced Calculator	162	(2)
Using Expense	164	(2)
Editing Expense Details	166	(1)
Recording Attendees and Notes	167	(1)
Viewing Options	168	(1)
Specifying Currency	169	(1)
Exporting to Excel	170	(3)
System Extensions	173	(8)
Important System Extension Notes	174	(1)
Working with Hacks	175	(1)
Essential Hacks	176	(3)
Noteworthy Hacks	179	(2)
Part 2: Communicating	181	(58)
VisorPhone	183	(10)
VisorPhone Basics	184	(1)
Making Calls	185	(3)
Receiving Calls	188	(1)
Call History	188	(1)
SMS Text Messaging	189	(1)
Internet Access	190	(1)
VisorPhone Preferences	191	(2)
Email	193	(18)
Modem Hardware	194	(2)
Getting Online: Two Approaches	196	(1)
Email via HotSync: Palm Mail	197	(1)
Using Mail	198	(7)
Direct-Dial Email	205	(1)
Direct-Dial Modem and Network Setup	206	(2)
Connecting to Your ISP	208	(3)
Web Access	211	(10)
Browse the Web via HotSync: AvantGo	212	(3)
Direct-Dial Web Browsing	215	(2)
Palm Query Applications	217	(3)
Recommended PQAs	220	(1)
Pages, Faxes, Newsgroups, Telnet	221	(6)
Sending Pages	222	(1)
Faxing	223	(1)
Reading Newsgroups	224	(1)
Telnet	225	(2)
Protecting Your Data	227	(12)
Visor's Built-In Security	228	(2)
Custom Security Options with TealLock	230	(4)
Palm Desktop Security	234	(1)
Record-Level Security	235	(2)
Storing Secure Account Information	237	(2)
Part 3: Your Visor, Your Life	239	(60)
Images & Multimedia	241	(10)
Painting Basics	242	(1)
Exporting and Importing TealPaint Images	243	(1)
Importing Photos into Your Handheld	244	(2)
Taking Photos	246	(1)
Presentations on the Road	247	(2)
Playing Digital Music	249	(2)
Long Texts	251	(10)
Reading Doc-Formatted Texts	252	(3)
Converting Texts to Doc Format	255	(2)
Reading Books with Palm Reader	257	(1)
Reading and Editing Microsoft Word Files	258	(1)
Viewing HTML Documents	259	(1)
Viewing PDF Documents	260	(1)
Managing Your Time	261	(12)
Track Your Time	262	(2)
Use a Tracking Program	264	(1)
Review Your Tracks	265	(1)
Fine Tune Your Time Management	266	(3)
Build Your Time Management Skills	269	(4)
Managing Your Data	273	(8)
Outlining and Brainstorming	274	(2)
Making Lists	276	(1)
Digital Voice Recorders	277	(1)
Databases and Spreadsheets	278	(2)
Printing from Your Visor	280	(1)
Traveling with Your Visor	281	(8)
City Time	282	(1)
The Well-Equipped World Traveler	283	(1)
Information that Travels with You	284	(1)
Navigating City Life	285	(1)
Finding Your Way with GPS	286	(3)
Managing Your Money	289	(6)
Track Your Personal Finances	290	(1)
Manage Your Financial Accounts	291	(3)
Manage Your Investments	294	(1)
Games & Entertainment	295	(4)
Stress Relievers	296	(2)
Notable Diversions	298	(1)
Appendix A: Basic Troubleshooting	299	(6)
Back Up Your Data	300	(1)
Resetting Your Handheld	301	(2)
HotSync Troubleshooting	303	(2)
Appendix B: Graffiti Reference	305	(2)
Appendix C: Resources	307	(2)
Index	309