IBM C3 User Manual

Handbookfor the WorkPad® c3 PC Companion

Page 2 About This Book

Page 92 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo set the priority of a To Do List item:1. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item.2. T

Chapter 4 Page 93To display the To Do Item Details dialog box:1. Tap the text of the item whose details you want to change.2. Tap Details.Setting a du

Page 94 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do Show OptionsThe Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List.To change the

Chapter 4 Page 953. Tap OK.To Do List menusTo Do List menus are shown here for your reference, and To Do List features that are not explained elsewher

Page 96 Using Your Basic ApplicationsMemo PadA memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is dependent only on the me

Chapter 4 Page 97To review a memo:1. In the Memo List, tap the text of the memo.2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap Done.Memo Pad menusMemo

Page 98 Using Your Basic ApplicationsGo to Top of PageMoves to the top (first) line of the memo.Go to Bottom of PageMoves to the bottom (last) line o

Chapter 4 Page 99CalculatorThe Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations.Recent CalculationsThe Recent Calculations command

Page 100 Using Your Basic Applications3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.Calculator menusCalculator menus are shown here for your

Chapter 4 Page 101ExpenseExpense enables you to record the date, expense type, and the amount that you spent. A record in Expense is called an “item.”

Chapter 1 Page 3Chapter 1Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionThis chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your WorkPad c3 PC companion,

Page 102 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTip: A quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure that no Expense item is selected in the Expense L

Chapter 4 Page 1033. Select any of the following options:4. Tap OK.Customizing the Currency pick listYou can select the currencies and symbols that ap

Page 104 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo customize the Currency pick list:1. Tap the Currency pick list in the Receipt Details dialog box, and then s

Chapter 4 Page 1055. Tap OK to close the Currency Properties dialog box.6. Tap OK.Note: If you want to use your custom currency symbol as the default

Page 106 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTransferring your data to Microsoft ExcelAfter you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your com

Chapter 4 Page 1074. If you want to define an end date for the expense report, enter the date in the End Date box.Note: If you do not specify an end d

Page 108 Using Your Basic ApplicationsIf you want to streamline or customize your expense reports, you can change these templates. For example, you c

Chapter 4 Page 109To view your expense data using a Microsoft Excel template:1. Display your expense data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet as describe

Page 110 Using Your Basic ApplicationsOptions menuPreferences Use automatic fill. Lets you select an expense type by writing the first letter of an

Chapter 5 Page 111Chapter 5Communicating UsingYour CompanionThe previous chapter described the features of your WorkPad c3 companion that help you sta

Page 4 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, your computer system must meet th

Page 112 Communicating Using Your CompanionIn Mail, you can do the following: View, delete, file, and reply to incoming mail. Create outgoing e-mai

Chapter 5 Page 113To select HotSync options:1. Click the HotSync icon  in the Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). 2. Choose Cus

Page 114 Communicating Using Your CompanionTip: To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set As Default check box.To change your Mail

Chapter 5 Page 115To open an e-mail item: Tap an e-mail item to open it.To close an e-mail item: Tap Done to close the e-mail item.Displaying full h

Page 116 Communicating Using Your CompanionTo create an e-mail item:1. Tap New.Tip: You can also create an e-mail item by tapping New from the Messag

Chapter 5 Page 117Tip: If the address, CC, subject, or body exceeds the capacity of the screen display, tap the name of the field (for example, tap “T

Page 118 Communicating Using Your CompanionLooking up an addressTo identify the recipient of an e-mail item, you need to enter that person’s e-mail a

Chapter 5 Page 119Adding details to e-mail itemsBefore you send your e-mail item, you can attach additional attributes to it, such as a signature or a

Page 120 Communicating Using Your CompanionSetting a priorityTo set a priority for your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap

Chapter 5 Page 1214. Tap the BCC: field and enter an address. Adding a signature to your e-mail itemA signature consists of information about yourself

Chapter 1 Page 5WorkPad c3 componentsLocating front panel controlsWorkPad c3 companion screenDisplays the applications and information stored in your

Page 122 Communicating Using Your CompanionTo add a signature to your e-mail item:1. In the New Message screen, tap Details.2. Tap the Signature chec

Chapter 5 Page 123To retrieve an e-mail item:1. In the Message List, tap Outbox from the pick list in the upper-right corner.2. Tap the e-mail item yo

Page 124 Communicating Using Your CompanionTo save an e-mail item as a draft:1. Create an e-mail item.2. Tap the Menu icon .3. Tap Message, and then

Chapter 5 Page 125To remove e-mail from the Filed folder:1. In the Message List, tap Filed from the pick list in the upper-right corner.2. Tap the e-m

Page 126 Communicating Using Your CompanionPurging deleted e-mailBecause your companion stores deleted e-mail in the Deleted folder until you perform

Chapter 5 Page 127Date columnThe Date column is optional in the Message List. By default, the Date column is hidden to increase the available screen s

Page 128 Communicating Using Your CompanionHotSync optionsHotSync options enable you to manage your e-mail more effectively by selecting which e-mail

Chapter 5 Page 129Note: The All setting does not mean that all information included in each e-mail item downloads to your companion. Truncation settin

Page 130 Communicating Using Your CompanionTo access the special filter settings: Tap the Filter box in the HotSync Options dialog box.Ignoring or r

Chapter 5 Page 131Defining filter stringsE-mail items are filtered based on the information contained in their To:, From:, and Subj: fields. The infor

Page 6 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionUsing the onscreen contrast controlEven with the backlight on, you may need to make further adjustments b

Page 132 Communicating Using Your CompanionTo define a filter string:1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options dialog box. 2. Enter your filter st

Chapter 5 Page 1332. Tap the Retrieve All High Priority check box to select it. 3. Tap OK.Note: This setting is applicable only if your E-Mail applica

Page 134 Communicating Using Your CompanionMail menusMail menus are shown here for your reference, and Mail features that are not explained elsewhere

Chapter 5 Page 135Beaming informationYour WorkPad c3 companion is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another

Page 136 Communicating Using Your Companion5. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue worki

Chapter 6 Page 137Chapter 6Advanced HotSync® OperationsHotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more WorkPad PC companions a

Page 138 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTip: If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Always available.4. Click the Local tab

Chapter 6 Page 1395. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem

Page 140 Advanced HotSync® OperationsCustomizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines ho

Chapter 6 Page 1416. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.Note: Changing

Chapter 1 Page 7Using the backlightIf you have difficulty seeing the information on your WorkPad c3 companion, you can use the backlight to illuminate

Page 142 Advanced HotSync® OperationsConducting a HotSync operation via modemYou can use a modem to synchronize your companion when you are away from

Chapter 6 Page 1434. Click OK.Preparing your companionThere are a few steps you must perform to prepare your companion for a modem HotSync operation.

Page 144 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare your companion for a modem HotSync operation:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the HotSync icon

Chapter 6 Page 145Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operationThe Conduit Setup dialog box on your companion enables you to define which files

Page 146 Advanced HotSync® OperationsPerforming a HotSync operation via a modemAfter you prepare your computer and your companion, and select your Co

Chapter 6 Page 147To prepare your computer for a network HotSync operation:1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.Tip: The Win

Page 148 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo prepare your companion for a network HotSync operation:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the HotSync ico

Chapter 6 Page 149To create a user profile:1. Open Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad.2. From the Tools menu, choose Users.3. Click Profiles. 4. Click New.5

Page 150 Advanced HotSync® OperationsTo use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation:1. Place the new companion in the cradle.2. Press the HotS

Chapter 7 Page 151Chapter 7Setting Preferences forYour CompanionThe Preferences screens enable you to customize the configuration options on your Work

Page 8 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionLocating back panel componentsSide channelsHold the stylus or front cover, which slide in and out of eith

Page 152 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionButtons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with

Chapter 7 Page 153To change the Pen preferences:1. Tap Pen.2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen strok

Page 154 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionHotSync buttons preferencesThe Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to associate different appl

Chapter 7 Page 155Country defaultThe country default sets date, time, week start day, and number conventions based on geographic regions where you mig

Page 156 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionGeneral preferencesThe General Preferences screen enables you to set the time, date, auto shutoff inte

Chapter 7 Page 157System, alarm, and game soundsYour companion uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you to turn

Page 158 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionModem preferencesThe Modem Preferences screen enables you to define the settings for a modem that is d

Chapter 7 Page 159Network preferences and TCP/IP softwareThe Network Preferences settings enable you to use the TCP/IP software that is included in th

Page 160 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionTo select a service:1. Tap the Service pick list.2. Tap the predefined service template you want to us

Chapter 7 Page 161Entering a passwordThe Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in this field determi

Chapter 1 Page 9Serial connectorConnects your companion to the cradle, which in turn connects to the back of your computer and through the AC adapter

Page 162 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionAdding telephone settingsWhen you select the Phone field, your companion opens a dialog box in which y

Chapter 7 Page 163To enter a prefix:1. Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.2. Enter the prefix. 3. Tap OK.Disabling Call WaitingCall Waiting ca

Page 164 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionUsing a calling cardThe Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when dialing your

Chapter 7 Page 165Connecting to your serviceAfter you set your Modem and Network Preferences, establishing a connection to your Internet Service Provi

Page 166 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionAdding detailed information to a service templateIf you are using one of the predefined service templa

Chapter 7 Page 1672. Tap OK.Defining primary and secondary DNSThe Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names

Page 168 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionIP addressEveryone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier (an IP address), whet

Chapter 7 Page 169Creating a login scriptA login script is a series of commands, similar to an autoexec.bat file, that automates logging into your ISP

Page 170 Setting Preferences for Your Companion4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.5. Tap OK.Deleting a service templateThere

Chapter 7 Page 171Network preferences menu commandsThe Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to create and edit s

Page 10 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionRecharging the batteryThe WorkPad c3 companion contains a Lithium-ion battery that is recharged each tim

Page 172 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionTo view the Network Log:1. Tap Options, and then tap View Log.2. Tap the up and down arrows of the scr

Chapter 7 Page 173Owner preferencesThe Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information tha

Page 174 Setting Preferences for Your CompanionShortCuts preferencesThe ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations for entering

Chapter 7 Page 175Editing a ShortCutAfter you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.To edit a ShortCut:1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit

Page 176 Setting Preferences for Your Companion

Appendix A Page 177Appendix AMaintaining Your CompanionThis chapter provides information on the following: Proper care of your companion Prolonging

Page 178 Maintaining Your CompanionBattery considerationsPlease note the following considerations for the battery in your companion: Under normal co

Appendix A Page 179Resetting your companionUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. On rare occasions, however, your com

Page 180 Maintaining Your CompanionPerforming a hard resetWith a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your companion are erased. Never perfo

Appendix A Page 1813. Select the appropriate user name from the list.4. Select an application in the Conduit list.5. Click Change.6. Select Desktop ov

Chapter 1 Page 11Viewing data while in the cradleYou can set a preference so that you can continue to view data while your companion is in the cradle

Page 182 Maintaining Your Companion

Appendix B Page 183Appendix BFrequently Asked QuestionsIf you encounter a problem with your WorkPad c3 companion, do not call Technical Support until

Page 184 Frequently Asked QuestionsOperating problemsProblem SolutionMy companion will not turn on.Try each of these in turn: Press the contrast con

Appendix B Page 185Tapping and writing problemsProblem SolutionWhen I tap the buttons or screen icons, my companion activates the wrong feature.Calibr

Page 186 Frequently Asked QuestionsApplication problemsProblem SolutionI tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date.Your companio

Appendix B Page 187HotSync problemsProblem SolutionI cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? Check t

Page 188 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Try each of these in turn: Make sur

Appendix B Page 189I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully.Check the following on your computer: Make sure your

Page 190 Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. (continued)Check the following on y

Appendix B Page 191Beaming problemsProblem SolutionI cannot beam data to another WorkPad PC companion. Confirm that your WorkPad companion and the ot

Page ii CopyrightCopyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, the3Com logo, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync

Page 12 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionInstalling Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPadThe following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desk

Page 192 Frequently Asked QuestionsRecharging problemsProblem SolutionWhen I place my WorkPad companion in the cradle, the cradle light does not go o

Appendix B Page 193Password problemsProblem SolutionI forgot the password, and my companion is not locked.You can use Security to delete the password.

Page 194 Frequently Asked QuestionsGetting Help, Service, and InformationIf you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more informati

Appendix B Page 195To find version and memory information:1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Info.Note:

Page 196 Frequently Asked QuestionsCountry Name Phone Number Language Hours DaysASIA PACIFICAustralia 131-426 English 7:00AM-6:00PMMonday - FridayNew

Appendix B Page 197Ecuador (2) 565-130 Spanish 8:30AM-6:00PMMonday - FridayEl Salvador 503-298-5011 Spanish 8:00AM-12:00PM1:30PM-5:30PMMonday - Frida

Page 198 Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix C Page 199Appendix CCreating a Custom Expense ReportThis section explains how to modify existing Expense application templates and how to cre

Page 200 Creating a Custom Expense ReportCustomizing existing sample templatesFour sample Expense Report templates come with Palm Desktop for IBM Wor

Appendix C Page 2014. From the File menu, choose Save As.5. Click the Save as type drop-down list and choose Template (*.xlt).6. Navigate to the Templ

Chapter 1 Page 134. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. During installation you will be asked to insert your companion into

Page 202 Creating a Custom Expense ReportSectionsA Section is an area of the report that has common formatting. It is common for an Expense report to

Appendix C Page 203Analyzing your custom Expense ReportIf you already have a custom Excel expense report, you can use it with a modified mapping table

Page 204 Creating a Custom Expense ReportProgramming the mapping tableOnce you have analyzed the components of your custom Expense Report, you can pr

Appendix C Page 2055. Scroll down to a blank area of the Maptable.xls file (below the rows used for Sample4.xlt), and click on a row number to select

Page 206 Creating a Custom Expense Report10. Define the dimensions of the Section. The dimensions of the Section appear in the green columns (10–13).

Appendix C Page 20712. Define whether the Section is in list format. This setting appears in the light purple columns (18–19).If the Section will pres

Page 208 Creating a Custom Expense Report16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for each Section that you have defined for your custom Expense Report. 17.Map

Appendix D Page 209Appendix DNon-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsThe following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require n

Page 210 Non-ASCII Characters for Login ScriptsLiteral charactersThe backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a li

Page 211Warranty and Other Product InformationProduct warrantiesThe following product warranties are included in this handbook. IBM U.K. Statement of

Page 14 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionTapping and typingTap with the stylus to get things doneLike using a mouse to click elements on a comput

Page 212 IBM U.K. Statement of WarrantyPart 1 - General TermsThis Statement of Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Te

Page 213THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACEALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUD-ING, BUT NOT LIMITED

Page 214 2. obtain authorisation from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and3. where applicable, before ser

Page 215IBM U.K. Statement Of WarrantyPart 2 - Country-unique TermsASIA PACIFICAUSTRALIA: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is ad

Page 216 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)The following terms apply to all EMEA countries.The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Machines p

Page 217In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternativelyask for a partial refund as far as justified by the red

Page 218 The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section:Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable

Page 219IBM U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico StatementOf Limited WarrantyPart 1 - General TermsThis Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - Gener

Page 220 THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACEALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUD-ING, BUT NOT LIMITED

Page 2212. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and3. where applicable, before serv

Chapter 1 Page 15Elements of the companion interfaceMenu barA set of commands that are specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu b

Page 222 IBM U.S. Statement Of Limited WarrantyPart 2 - Country-unique TermsASIA PACIFICAUSTRALIA: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragr

Page 223EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)The following terms apply to all EMEA countries.The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Machines pu

Page 224 In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternativelyask for a partial refund as far as justified by the re

Page 225The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section:Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable f

Page 226 NoticesReferences in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply thatIBM intends to make these available in all coun

Page 227TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in theUnited States and other countries:IBM WorkPad HelpC

Page 228 Responsible Party: Palm Computing, Inc., a subsidiary of 3Com Corporation5400 Bayfront PlazaPO Box 58007Santa Clara, CA 95052-8007United St

Page 229UL/CSA StatementFor your safety, a power cord with a grounded attachment plug is provided to use withthis product. To avoid electrical shock,

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Index Page 231IndexAABA (Address Book archive file) 36AC adapter for recharging battery 10Accented charactersGraffiti writing 32onscreen keyboard 35Ad

Page 16 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionOpening applicationsYou can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your comp

Page 232 IndexCCalculatorbuttons explained 99memory 99opening 54overview 53recent calculations 53, 99Calibration 14, 154, 185Call Waiting, disabling

Index Page 233DData entry. See Entering dataDate Bookadding Address Book data to records 66–67alarm 77archive files (.dba) 36changing event time 77cha

Page 234 IndexEntering data 19–22importing from other applications 36–37problems with 185using Graffiti writing 25–34using the computer keyboard 35us

Index Page 235HelpGraffiti 57online tips 19Hiding records 69High Priority e-mail filter 132HotSyncbuttons preferences 154conduits for synchronizing ap

Page 236 IndexMMailaddress lookup 118–119attachments 129BCC (blind carbon copy) 119, 120changing setup 114closing 115confirm delivery 119, 122confirm

Index Page 237phone settings 162preferences 159–172primary DNS 167secondary DNS 167selecting service 159TCP/IP 159user name 160Network HotSync operati

Page 238 IndexPurgingdeleted e-mail 126records 58See also DeletingQQuattro Pro, for expense reports 208RRange of times in Day view 85Reading e-mail o

Index Page 239Serial connector 9Serial port 9, 139, 142Service templates 165, 170Service, selecting for network 159Settings. See PreferencesShortCutsb

Page 240 IndexTruncating e-mail 133Turning off companionautomatically 156pen stroke for 153problems with 184Turning on companionapplication buttons 5

Chapter 1 Page 17In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Applications Launcher displays the current time, battery level, and

Page 18 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionIn this example, three menus are available: Record, Edit, and Options. The Record menu is selected and c

Chapter 1 Page 19Draw the Command stroke anywhere in the Graffiti area, and immediately write the corresponding command letter in the Graffiti letter

Page 20 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionOnscreen keyboardWhen you create or edit a record in an application such as Address Book, you can open t

Chapter 1 Page 21Your WorkPad c3 companion also includes Giraffe, a game you can use to practice Graffiti writing. See “Installing and removing applic

Contents Page iiiContentsAbout This Book... 1Chapter 1: Introduc

Page 22 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionUsing Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPadIf you have new records you want to add to your WorkPad c3 companion a

Chapter 1 Page 23Customizing your companionYou can customize your companion by using the Preferences application. You can enter your personal informat

Page 24 Introducing Your WorkPad c3 CompanionTo set the current date:1. Tap the Set Date box.2. Tap the arrows to select the current year. 3. Tap a m

Chapter 2 Page 25Chapter 2Entering Data in YourWorkPad c3 CompanionThis chapter explains how to enter data into your WorkPad c3 companion, by writing

Page 26 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 Companion Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing

Chapter 2 Page 274. Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables.5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the

Page 28 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 CompanionThe Graffiti alphabetLetter Strokes Letter StrokesANB O CP D QER F SG THUIV JWK

Chapter 2 Page 29Writing capital lettersYou make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. To make capital letters

Page 30 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 CompanionGraffiti numbersWriting punctuation marksGraffiti writing can create any punctuation symbol that yo

Chapter 2 Page 31Additional Graffiti punctuationWriting symbols and extended charactersAll symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in th

Page iv Handbook for the WorkPad c3 PC CompanionCategorizing applications ...39Changing th

Page 32 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 CompanionWriting accented charactersTo create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create t

Chapter 2 Page 33Navigation strokesIn addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within tex

Page 34 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 CompanionYour companion includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts: Entry ShortCutDate stamp ds

Chapter 2 Page 35Using the onscreen keyboardYou can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your companion. Note that

Page 36 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 CompanionImporting dataIf you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases,

Chapter 2 Page 377. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand column so that they are opposite the correspondi

Page 38 Entering Data in Your WorkPad c3 Companion

Chapter 3 Page 39Chapter 3Managing YourApplicationsThis chapter explains how to switch between applications on your WorkPad c3 companion, how to chang

Page 40 Managing Your ApplicationsTo categorize an application: 1. Tap the Applications icon . 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap App, and then tap Cate

Chapter 3 Page 41To change the Applications Launcher display:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Options, and then tap Prefe

Contents Page vChapter 5: Communicating Using Your CompanionManaging desktop E-Mail away from your desk...111Setting up Mail on

Page 42 Managing Your ApplicationsInstalling and removing applicationsThis section explains how to install and remove applications on your WorkPad c3

Chapter 3 Page 433. Click Install.Tip: You can also access the Install Tool dialog by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad pro

Page 44 Managing Your Applications4. In the User drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your WorkPad c3 companion.5. Click Add. 6. Selec

Chapter 3 Page 45Removing applicationsIn the event that you run out of memory or decide that you no longer need an application you installed, you can

Page 46 Managing Your ApplicationsSecurityYour companion comes with a Security application so that unauthorized users cannot view the entries you wis

Chapter 3 Page 47Changing or deleting a passwordOnce you define a password for your companion, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter

Page 48 Managing Your ApplicationsTo lock your companion with a password:1. Perform a HotSync operation to synchronize the data between your companio

Chapter 4 Page 49Chapter 4Using Your Basic ApplicationsYour WorkPad c3 PC companion includes these basic applications: Date Book Address Book To Do

Page 50 Using Your Basic ApplicationsOverview of basic applicationsDate BookDate Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind o

Chapter 4 Page 51Address BookAddress Book enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal or business c

Page vi Handbook for the WorkPad c3 PC CompanionFormats preferences ...154Count

Page 52 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo Do ListTo Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do.In

Chapter 4 Page 53Memo PadMemo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List.In Mem

Page 54 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo open Calculator: Tap the Calculator icon next to the Graffiti® writing area.ExpenseExpense lets you keep t

Chapter 4 Page 55Common tasksThe tasks described in this section use the term “records” to refer to an individual item in any of the basic application

Page 56 Using Your Basic ApplicationsEntering textFor information on how to enter text using Graffiti writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard

Chapter 4 Page 57Deleting recordsTo delete a record in any of the basic applications:1. Select the record you want to delete.2. Tap the Menu icon . 3

Page 58 Using Your Basic ApplicationsPurging recordsOver time, as you use Date Book, To Do List, and Expense, you will accumulate records in these ap

Chapter 4 Page 59Desktop for IBM WorkPad appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology synchronizes only the needed portions of

Page 60 Using Your Basic Applications2. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: click the Windows Start button, choose Programs, choose the

Chapter 4 Page 61Categorizing recordsCategorize records in the Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense applications so that they are grouped l

Contents Page viiHardware Warranty Summary ...194Before You Call for Service ...

Page 62 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo display a category of records:1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the List screen.2. S

Chapter 4 Page 634. Enter the name of the new category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.You can assign any of your records to the new category.To rename a c

Page 64 Using Your Basic Applications4. Enter the new name for the category, and then tap OK.5. Tap OK.Tip: You can group the records in two or more

Chapter 4 Page 65To look up an Address Book record:1. Display the Address List screen.2. Enter the first letter of the name you want to find.The list

Page 66 Using Your Basic ApplicationsAs your companion searches for the text, you can tap Stop at any time. You may want to do this if the entry you

Chapter 4 Page 675. Tap Add.The name you selected, along with the other information associated with it, is pasted into the record you selected in step

Page 68 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap Who.4. Tap Lookup.The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data

Chapter 4 Page 693. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.Address Book:Memo Pad:4. Do one of the following:Address Book: Tap the setting you want.Memo

Page 70 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo hide private records:1. Tap the Applications icon .2. Tap Security.3. Tap Hide.4. Tap Hide to confirm that y

Chapter 4 Page 71To make a record private:1. Display the entry that you want to make private. 2. Tap Details. 3. Tap the Private check box to select i

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Page 72 Using Your Basic ApplicationsChoosing fontsIn all basic applications except Expense, you can change the font style to make text easier to rea

Chapter 4 Page 73Application-specific tasksDate BookWhen you open Date Book, the screen shows the current date and a list of times for a normal busine

Page 74 Using Your Basic Applications2. Enter a description of the event. You can enter up to 255 characters.3. If the event is one hour long, skip t

Chapter 4 Page 75To schedule an event for another day:1. Select the date you want for the event by doing one of the following: Tap the day of the we

Page 76 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in “To schedule an eve

Chapter 4 Page 77Rescheduling an eventYou can easily make changes to your schedule with your companion. To reschedule an event:1. Tap the event you wa

Page 78 Using Your Basic ApplicationsAlarm for untimed events: You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at t

Chapter 4 Page 795. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line. For example, if you select Month and

Page 80 Using Your Basic ApplicationsTo display the current time: Tap the date in the date bar to display the current time. After a few seconds, the

Chapter 4 Page 813. Tap an event to show a description of the event.Tips for using Week View: Keep the following points in mind. To reschedule an eve

About This Book Page 1About This BookWelcome to the IBM® WorkPad® c3 PC companion. This handbook describes all you need to know about how to use your

Page 82 Using Your Basic ApplicationsWorking in Month ViewThe Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month V

Chapter 4 Page 83Date Book menus, preferences, and display optionsDate Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Date Book features that are n

Page 84 Using Your Basic ApplicationsDisplay OptionsAllows you to change Date Book’s appearance and which events display. Show Time Bars. Activates

Chapter 4 Page 85Preferences Start/End Time. Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one sc

Page 86 Using Your Basic ApplicationsAddress BookAddress Book is the application in which you store name and address information about people or busi

Chapter 4 Page 874. Use the Next Field Graffiti stroke to move to the First Name field.Tip: You can also move to any field by tapping it directly.5. E

Page 88 Using Your Basic Applications3. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. 4. Select a new label.Changing Address Entry detailsT

Chapter 4 Page 89See “Using menus” in Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu commands.The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether

Page 90 Using Your Basic ApplicationsRename Custom FieldsThese custom fields appear at the end of the Address Edit screen. Rename them to identify th

Chapter 4 Page 91To Do ListA To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.”To creat