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Troubleshooting and Contacts

Register your WorkPadc3 PC companion

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Before calling technical support, try this:

•Charge your companion as described earlier in this guide. Make sure all the

connections between the companion, cradle, computer, and power source are secure.

•Perform a soft reset by unscrewing the top of your stylus and using the pin inside

to gently press the reset button on the back of your companion.

•If your companion still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset by holding down the

black power button while doing a soft reset. Then release the power button.

For IBM HelpCenter service and support information see the “Handbook

for the WorkPad c3 PC companion” for more details.

Note: There are thousands of third-party applications available for the Palm

Computing®platform. For questions and support, please contact the

software developer.

Your PC Companion

Getting Started

Palm™ Desktop for IBM®WorkPadinclu

WorkPadc3 PC companion: Address Bo

Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity

feature of this software to back up and ex

and your computer.

Note: If you are using Microsoft Outloo

instead of Palm Desktop for IBM

this process to install HotSync M

Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM W

When the menu appears, click the Install

screen. While you’re here, take a look at

Explore the software by double-click

on your desktop. When the screen below

click the New button and enter your data

icon and entering your own name and ad

Tip: You can also select Import from

another application.

3.

Charge your WorkPad®c3 PC companion Install your desktop software

Before you use your new WorkPadc3 PC companion, you need to connect the cables

and charge it for three hours. Afterwards, it takes only a few minutes a day to recharge

it during regular use.

Important: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general and safety

information under "Notices" in the Handbook for the WorkPad c3 PC Companion.

Danger: To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

Insert the AC adapter cable into the back of the

cradle connector, and then turn off your computer.

Connect the cradle to a COM

(serial) port on your computer,

and then plug the AC adapter

into a wall outlet.

Charge your companion by placing it

in the cradle and making sure the cradle

light is on. As your companion begins its

3-hour charge, you can continue with the

set up process.

1.

2.

4.

5.

Cradle light

Application icons

If necessary, use the included

serial port adapter.

Palm™ Desktop for IBM®WorkPadincludes the same main applications as your

WorkPadc3 PC companion: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad,

Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use the HotSync®Manager

feature of this software to back up and exchange data between your companion

and your computer.

Note: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other desktop organizer software

instead of Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad software, you still need to

complete this process to install HotSync Manager.

Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

When the menu appears, click the Install button and follow the instructions on the

screen. While you’re here, take a look at the Quick Tour.

Explore the software by double-clicking the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad icon

on your desktop. When the screen below appears, click an application icon. Then

click the New button and enter your data. For example, try clicking the Address

icon and entering your own name and address.

Tip: You can also select Import from the File menu to import data from

another application.

Install your desktop software Explore your new WorkPadc3

Cover

Remove the stylus from either of

the stylus slots to insert the cover.

Applications Launcher

Tap the Applications icon to see

all your applications.

Graffiti®Writing Area

Use the stylus to enter Graffiti®

text and numbers here, or to

access the onscreen keyboard.

HotSync®Button

Press the HotSync®button to

exchange data between your

companion and computer.

HotSync®Cradle

Connect the cradle to your

computer and a power source.

Then place your companion in

the cradle to charge it.

Applicatio

Press these

immediately

IR Port

Exchange

with any

WorkPad

Palm Com

devices n

Date Book Addres

4.

5.

Contrast Control

Press here to display the

onscreen contrast controls.

Application icons

cluded

Palm™ Desktop for IBM®WorkPadincludes the same main applications as your

WorkPadc3 PC companion: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad,

Expense, and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use the HotSync®Manager

feature of this software to back up and exchange data between your companion

and your computer.

Note: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other desktop organizer software

instead of Palm Desktop for IBM WorPad software, you still need to complete

this process to install HotSync Manager.

Insert the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

When the menu appears, click the Install button and follow the instructions on the

screen. While you’re here, take a look at the Quick Tour.

Explore the software by double-clicking the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad icon

on your desktop. When the screen below appears, click an application icon. Then

click the New button and enter your data. For example, try clicking the Address

icon and entering your own name and address.

Tip: You can also select Import from the File menu to import data from

another application.

3.

Charge your WorkPad®c3 PC companion Install your desktop software Explore your new WorkPadc3 PC companion

Before you use your new WorkPadc3 PC companion, you need to connect the cables

and charge it for three hours. Afterwards, it takes only a few minutes a day to recharge

it during regular use.

Important: Before using this information and the product it supports, refer to the

Handbook for the WorkPad c3 Companion and read the general and

safety information under "Notices."

DANGER: To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or

perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product

during an electrical storm.

Insert the AC adapter cable into the back of the

cradle connector, and then turn off your computer.

Connect the cradle to a COM

(serial) port on your computer,

and then plug the AC adapter

into a wall outlet.

Charge your companion by placing it

in the cradle and making sure the cradle

light is on. As your companion begins its

3-hour charge, you can continue with the

set up process.

1.

2.

Cover

Remove the stylus from either of

the stylus slots to insert the cover.

Applications Launcher

Tap the Applications icon to see

all your applications.

Graffiti®Writing Area

Use the stylus to enter Graffiti®

text and numbers here, or to

access the onscreen keyboard.

HotSync®Button

Press the HotSync®button to

exchange data between your

companion and computer.

HotSync®Cradle

Connect the cradle to your

computer and a power source.

Then place your companion in

the cradle to charge it.

Applications Buttons

Press these buttons to turn on your companion and

immediately access your main applications.

IR Port

Exchange data and applications

with any infrared-enabled

WorkPadcompanions or other

Palm Computing®platform

devices nearby.

Date Book Address Book

Scroll Buttons

Press the top half to

scroll up and the

bottom half to scroll

down.

To Do List Memo Pad

Power Button

Press here to turn your

companion on and off. Hold

it down for a few seconds to

turn on the screen backlight.

4.

5.

Cradle light

Contrast Control

Press here to display the

onscreen contrast controls.

Application icons

If necessary, use the included

serial port adapter.

Tip:

Tap abc , 123 , or Int’l to

switch keyboards.

o

ll

.

After your WorkPadc3 PC companion completes its initial 3-hour charge, turn it on,

remove the plastic sheet from the screen, and follow the setup instructions on the screen.

Hint: If your companion does not turn on, see Troubleshooting and Contacts on the

back of this guide.

Using your computer keyboard

Type information in your Palm™ Desktop for IBMWorkPad, and then place your

companion in the cradle and press the HotSync®button to exchange data between

your companion and computer.

Three ways to enter data into your WorkPadc3 PC companion

Using the onscreen keyboard

Tap the text or a blank line on the companion screen. (The cursor should blink

to indicate you’re in edit mode.) Tap the dot under “abc” for the letter keyboard or the

dot under “123” for the number keyboard. Tap the characters and then tap Done.

1.

2.

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and HotSync

are registered trademarks, and Palm and the Palm Computing Platform logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com

Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may

be trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0428

Congratulations!

You’ve connected your companion to your computer, installed the Palm™ Desktop for

IBMWorkPad, and learned how to enter data on your WorkPad c3 PC companion.

Using Graffiti®power writing software

Graffiti®characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single stroke.

Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the companion

screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate, and fast (up to 30 words per minute).

It’s worth taking a few minutes to learn. Just remember to write BIG and press firmly.





Write letters here Write numbers here

Explore add-on software for you

1.

2.

3.

Your WorkPadc3 PC companion support

come with it. You can easily expand your

loading any of the thousands of applicatio

variety of freeware, shareware, and comm

Download applicationsfrom www.pa

to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Deskto

(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).

Unzip the applicationif it is a zipped

Select the application you want to ins

•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm De

— or —

•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkP

Next click Add and select the application

click Done.

Transfer your new applications to yo

in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®

called a HotSync operation.)

4.

Three ways to enter data into your WorkPadc3 PC companion

3.

continued

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and

HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm Computing Platform logo is a trademark of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com

Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may

be trademarks,service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0428

Troubleshooting and Contacts

Congratulations!

You’ve connected your companion to your computer, installed the Palm™ Desktop for

IBMWorkPad, and learned how to enter data on your WorkPad c3 PC companion.

Using Graffiti®power writing software

Graffiti®characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single stroke.

Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the companion

screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate, and fast (up to 30 words per minute).

It’s worth taking a few minutes to learn. Just remember to write BIG and press firmly.





Write letters here Write numbers here

Explore add-on software for your WorkPadc3 PC companion

1.

2.

3.

Your WorkPadc3 PC companion supports much more than just the applications that

come with it. You can easily expand your companion’s software capabilities by down-

loading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet including a wide

variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just follow these steps:

Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)

to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop for IBMWorkPad folder

(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).

Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.

Select the application you want to install by:

•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,

— or —

•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.

Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then

click Done.

Transfer your new applications to your companion by placing your companion

in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle. (This procedure is also

called a HotSync operation.)

4.

Three ways to enter data into your WorkPadc3 PC companion

3.

See back to learn more

continued

Register your WorkPadc3 PC companion

Please take a few moments to provide us with information that will help IBM to better

serve you in the future. Your responses are valuable to us in developing products and

services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communi-

cate with you.

•Register today on the World Wide Web!

http://www.pc.ibm.com/register/

Before calling technical support, try this:

•Charge your companion as described earlier in this guide. Make sure all the

connections between the companion, cradle, computer, and power source are secure.

•Perform a soft reset by unscrewing the top of your stylus and using the pin inside

to gently press the reset button on the back of your companion.

•If your companion still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset by holding down the

black power button while doing a soft reset. Then release the power button.

For IBM HelpCenter service and support information see the “Handbook

for the WorkPad c3 PC companion” for more details.

Note: There are thousands of third-party applications available for the Palm

Computing®platform. For questions and support, please contact the

software developer.

Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, Palm Computing, Graffiti, and

HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm Computing Platform logo is a trademark of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com

Corporation or its subsidiaries. The following are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries: IBM and WorkPad. Other company, product and service brand names may

be trademarks,service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. P/N: 405-0428

Troubleshooting and Contacts

Congratulations!

You’ve connected your companion to your computer, installed the Palm™ Desktop for

IBMWorkPad, and learned how to enter data on your WorkPad c3 PC companion.

Using Graffiti®power writing software

Graffiti®characters are similar to uppercase letters that are formed with a single stroke.

Your writing turns into text wherever the blinking cursor appears on the companion

screen. Graffiti writing is easy, fun, accurate, and fast (up to 30 words per minute).

It’s worth taking a few minutes to learn. Just remember to write BIG and press firmly.





Write letters here Write numbers here

Explore add-on software for your WorkPadc3 PC companion

1.

2.

3.

Your WorkPadc3 PC companion supports much more than just the applications that

come with it. You can easily expand your companion’s software capabilities by down-

loading any of the thousands of applications available on the Internet including a wide

variety of freeware, shareware, and commercial applications. Just follow these steps:

Download applications from www.palm.com (or any add-on software web site)

to the add-on folder in the Palm™ Desktop for IBMWorkPad folder

(e.g., c:\WorkPad\add-on).

Unzip the application if it is a zipped file.

Select the application you want to install by:

•Running Instapp.exe from the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad folder,

— or —

•Opening Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad, and clicking Install.

Next click Add and select the application you want to install, click Open, and then

click Done.

Transfer your new applications to your companion by placing your companion

in the cradle and pressing the HotSync®button on the cradle. (This procedure is also

called a HotSync operation.)

4.

Three ways to enter data into your WorkPadc3 PC companion

3.

See back to learn more

continued

Register your WorkPadc3 PC companion

Please take a few moments to provide us with information that will help IBM to better

serve you in the future. Your responses are valuable to us in developing products and

services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communi-

cate with you.

•Register today on the World Wide Web!

http://www.pc.ibm.com/register/

Before calling technical support, try this:

•Charge your companion as described earlier in this guide. Make sure all the

connections between the companion, cradle, computer, and power source are secure.

•Perform a soft reset by unscrewing the top of your stylus and using the pin inside

to gently press the reset button on the back of your companion.

•If your companion still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset by holding down the

black power button while doing a soft reset. Then release the power button.

For IBM HelpCenter service and support information see the “Handbook

for the WorkPad c3 PC companion” for more details.

Note: There are thousands of third-party applications available for the Palm

Computing®platform. For questions and support, please contact the

software developer.