Palm 747 SmartPhone With Bluetooth User Manual 2 of 3

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YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION 954CHAPTERYou can rearrange the message list to make it easier to find and view messages. •In the Inbox, select Sort, and then select one of the following: By Subject, By Sender, By Size, or By Date.•To quickly switch between folders in list view, select the folder pick list at the top of the screen and select the desired folder. Deleting selected messages from the InboxWhen you delete a message from the Inbox, it moves to the Trash folder. 1Select the bullet next to the icon of each message that you want to delete. To select adjacent messages, drag the stylus so that it touches the bullet to the left of each message. Lift the stylus and drag again to select more adjacent messages.2Press Menu .3Select Delete on the Message menu.4If a confirmation dialog box appears, select OK to confirm the deletion.Deleting messages by dateYou can quickly delete a group of messages by selecting a range of dates.1Press Menu .2Select Delete Old on the Message menu.3Select the folder and a date range for the messages you want to delete.4Select OK.5If a confirmation dialog box appears, select OK to confirm the deletion.Switching accountsIf you create more than one email account in VersaMail, you need to switch from account to account to get, send, and This message has high priority.TIPTo delete a single message, select the envelope icon next to the message, and then select Delete from the list.TIPTo empty (or purge) the Trash folder, open the Message menu and select Empty Trash.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION964CHAPTERotherwise manage the messages in each account.1Press Menu .2Select Accounts, and then select an account.Customizing your email settingsYou can customize the VersaMail settings for each individual email account on your Centro. The preferences you set apply only to the email account you are currently viewing. If you have multiple accounts, configure each account separately.You can set up a schedule to automatically retrieve email messages; set preferences for how and when messages are retrieved; add a signature to an outgoing message; and more. For complete information on all the email settings you can customize, see the User Guide for the VersaMail Application on your computer.Windows: Start > Programs > PalmMac: Insert the Palm Installation CD and click the link to the User Guide for the VersaMail Application in the Documentation folder.Scheduling Auto SyncYou can set up VersaMail to automatically download new email messages to your Centro 690 with the Auto Sync feature.1Press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Select Auto Sync.DID YOU KNOW?If you assigned VersaMail to a quick button, you can press that button repeatedly to switch between your email accounts.TIPYou need to set up a separate Auto Sync schedule for each email account. This feature may not work with email accounts that require VPN connection.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION 974CHAPTER4Check the Auto-sync box.5Select the Every pick list and select the time interval, from 5 minutes to 12 hours. NOTE If you set a more frequent interval, you may need to recharge your Centro battery more often.6Select the Start Time and End Time boxes, and then select the hour, the minute, and AM or PM to enter the time for the first and last Auto Sync to take place. Select OK.7Select the days you want the schedule to be active. You can choose any number of days, but you can set up only one schedule for each email account.8Select OK, and then select Get Mail.Viewing the Activity LogThe Activity Log lists ongoing and completed background transactions, such as downloading email, between the server and your email account. 1From the Inbox, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select View Activity Log.3Select a listed action.4Do either of the following:•To cancel an ongoing action, select Stop. If the action has already been completed, Stop does not appear.•To view the details of a completed action, select Details.5Select Done.Selecting alert tonesWhen you schedule Auto Sync for a given account, you can choose a sound—such as a bird, a phone, or an alarm—to let you know when new email arrives.1From any mailbox screen, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Select Alerts.4Check the Alert me of new mail box.TIPAfter you set up a scheduled Auto Sync and select Get Mail, only new messages are retrieved during Auto Sync.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION984CHAPTER5Select the Alert Sound pick list, and then select a sound. Your Centro plays a brief demo of the sound.6Select OK.Setting preferences for getting messages1From any mailbox screen, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Select Incoming. 4Set any of the following preferences, and then select OK.Get: Indicates whether to get message subjects only or entire messages.Ask Every Time: Indicates if you want to see a dialog box for selecting subjects only or entire messages each time you retrieve email. If the box is unchecked, messages are retrieved according to the option you select in the Get pick list.Unread messages (IMAP accounts only): Downloads only unread mail to your Centro 690. If you don’t check this box and you select Get & Send, all the messages on your mail server are downloaded to your Inbox, including messages you’ve read.Mail from last: Gets messages sent within the number of days you specify.Download attachments: Automatically downloads files attached to email, except for attachments that exceed the maximum message size. Maximum message size: Sets the maximum size of an incoming email TIPThe POP protocol does not support retrieval of unread mail only from the server. If you have a POP email account, VersaMail downloads all messages regardless of whether you have read them, and regardless of whether the Unread messages box is checked.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION 994CHAPTERmessage. Enter the size in kilobytes (KB). The default is 5KB, but you can enter any size up to 2,048KB (approximately 2 megabytes [MB]), including attachments. The maximum message size that you can retrieve is 60KB for the body text and approximately 5MB of total data for any attachments. Message Format: Sets the format for messages you retrieve. •HTML: Displays messages sent in HTML format with basic formatting intact and displays other messages as plain text. •Text: Displays all messages as plain text, regardless of the format in which they were sent.Attaching a signature to a messageYou can attach a personal signature, with info such as your company’s address and phone numbers, to the bottom of all messages you send.1From any mailbox screen, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Select Signature.4Check the Attach Signature box.5Enter your signature information, and then select OK.Working with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® works with the VersaMail, Calendar, and Contacts apps on your Centro 690 to directly access corporate groupware information on a Microsoft Exchange 2003 server. You can synchronize business email, calendar, and contact info with the Exchange 2003 server from your Centro 690 without using a desktop computer.When you create a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account in the VersaMail application, your email, calendar, and contact info sync directly with the Exchange server; information does not sync with the desktop software application on your computer, such as Microsoft Outlook or Palm Desktop software. Other information that is stored on your
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION1004CHAPTERcomputer, such as tasks and memos, continues to synchronize with your desktop software.The Exchange server pushes email messages, Calendar events, meeting invitations, and updated contact information it receives onto your Centro 690. Likewise, when you create an email message or event or you update a contact on your Centro, it can be pushed to the server.Pushing email, events, and contactsThe Exchange server pushes email messages, Calendar events, meeting invitations, and updated contact information it receives onto your Centro 690.NOTE Find out from your system administrator if your Exchange server supports push and has push turned on.Likewise, when you create an email message or event or you update a contact on your Centro, it can be pushed to the server.Push from server to Centro happens automatically as new or changed items arrive on the server. When you create a new message, appointment, or contact on your Centro 690, the new item is pushed from your Centro to the server at the following times:•When a server-to-Centro push takes place•When you select Sync in your Exchange ActiveSync account to manually retrieve information•At a preset time interval, if neither of the preceding two events takes place DID YOU KNOW?Your Centro 690 turns on and an alert appears whenever you receive a new message. To save battery life, you can turn alerts off for your Exchange ActiveSync account. Go to the account, press Menu, select Options, and then select Preferences. Select Alerts, and then uncheck the alert box.KEY TERMPush Technology in which a server automatically delivers new information (such as new email messages) to a device. The user does not need to do anything.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESTHE VERSAMAIL® APPLICATION 1014CHAPTERduring that interval—for example, if neither a server push nor a manual sync takes place for ten minutesTurning off pushWhen push is enabled, you can turn it off—for example, to save battery life.1Open VersaMail and go to your Exchange ActiveSync account (this is typically your corporate email account).2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Preferences.4Select Auto Sync, and then do one of the following:•To switch from push to an Auto Sync schedule for email, calendar, or contacts, select the When pick list and then select any schedule option except As Items Arrive.•To turn off push and manually retrieve information, uncheck the box next to the type of information you want to get manually (Mail, Calendar, or Contacts).Using Remote Address LookupRemote Address Lookup enables you to retrieve email addresses on your corporate Exchange server. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Be sure your phone is on and you are within a coverage area.1Open VersaMail and go to your Exchange ActiveSync account.2Select New.3On the new message screen, begin addressing the message. If the name you want does not appear on the Smart Addressing list, press Menu , select Options, and then select Remote Lookup.4Enter text that you want to find on the server. For example, type “Ste” to search for a person named Steve.TIPWhen push is enabled, certain preferences change for your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account only. A new Auto Sync preference is created, including Auto Sync and Alerts options. The Advanced preferences, including Connection and Server options, are removed.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1024CHAPTER5Select Search. Any names or addresses on the server that match the characters you entered are displayed.6When the name you want appears, select it, and then select Add.For complete info on using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, see the User Guide for the VersaMail Application on your computer. Windows: Start > Programs > PalmMac: Insert the Palm Installation CD and click the link to the User Guide for the VersaMail Application in the Documentation folder.MessagingYou can use the Messaging application to exchange brief text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with other devices and email addresses that support these forms of messaging. Before you use your Centro to send or receive messages, refer to your service plan for pricing and availability of messaging services. Creating and sending a text messageEach text message can have up to 160 characters. Messages with more than 160 characters are automatically split into several messages. (If you send a text message to an email address, the email address is deducted from the 160-character count.)1Press Applications and selectMessaging.2Select New.3Select the To field to address the message:•Press Center . If the recipient’s name appears in the list of recent addresses, select it from the list.DID YOU KNOW?You can address messages to multiple recipients by separating the addresses with a comma. If you address a single message to three people, you will be billed for three messages.DID YOU KNOW?You can page someone to call you by sending them a blank text message.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING 1034CHAPTER•If the recipient is in your Contacts list, enter the first initial and last name (no spaces), and then select the recipient’s phone number or email address, depending on where you want to send the message.•If the recipient’s name isn’t in the list of recent addresses or your Contacts list, enter the phone number or email address.NOTE Sending text messages to land-line phones may not be supported.4Enter your message or select QuickText to insert predefined phrases. To insert emoticons, select .NOTE Some symbols can’t be used in text messages. The Messaging application automatically replaces invalid characters.5Select Send.TIPIf you see numbers when you expect to see letters (or the other way around), you need to turn Option Lock on by pressing Option twice or turn it off by pressing Option once. TIPTo add a new QuickText phrase, select Edit QuickText from the list.TIPSelect Save as Draft to save a draft of the message without sending it. To access the draft, select the category pick list at the top of the screen and select Drafts.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1044CHAPTERCreating and sending a multimedia messageMultimedia messages consist of text, photos, videos, and sounds presented as one or more slides.You can include any of the following items:01Press Applications and select Messaging.2Select New.3Select Add Media.4Select the To field to address the message with up to 25 addresses:•Press Center . If the recipient’s name appears in the list of recent addresses, select it from the list.•If the recipient is in your Contacts list, enter the first initial and last name (no spaces), and then select the recipient’s phone number or email address.•If the recipient’s name is not in the list of recent addresses or your Contacts list, enter the phone number or email address.5Enter a subject.6Select the image placeholder, and then select one of the following:Attach picture/video: Insert one photo or video from your Centro 690 or an expansion card.Take new picture: Take a picture with the built-in camera and add it to the message.Take new video: Capture a short video with the built-in camcorder and add it to the message.KEY TERMSlide A collection of text, pictures, videos, and sounds that are grouped together within a multimedia message. During playback, all the items within a particular slide appear on the same screen. If a multimedia message contains multiple slides, each slide can be viewed separately during playback.Item Supported File TypesPictures JPEG, GIF, WBMPVideos MPEG4, 3GGP, 3GPP2Ringtones MIDI, AAC, AAC+, MP3Sound clips AMR, QCELP, MP3
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING 1054CHAPTER7(Optional) Select Sound , and then select one of the following:Record new: Record a sound clip of up to 1 minute.Attach voice memo: Select a memo you recorded in the Voice Memo application.Attach ringtone: Select a ringtone.8Enter a text message or caption.9Select Add slide to insert additional slides.10 (Optional) Select Preview to view the message as the recipient will see it.11 (Optional) Press Menu , and then select High Priority from the Compose menu to mark the message as urgent.12 Select Send.Receiving messagesWhen your phone is turned on and is in an area of wireless coverage, you automatically receive new text messages. For multimedia messages, you can set your Centro 690 to automatically download new messages or to notify you that a message is ready to be downloaded (see Customizing your Messaging settings). You can also configure how your Centro 690 notifies you when a new message arrives (see Selecting Messaging alert tones). TIPWhen creating a message, you can preview or delete an item. Highlight the item, press Center on the 5-way, and then select Remove, View, or Play.DID YOU KNOW?You can send a contact or calendar entry. Select the entry, open the Record menu, select Send, and then select Messaging.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1064CHAPTERThe new message alert may include any of the following buttons: OK: Dismisses the alert and places the message in your Inbox.Reply: Opens Chat View, where you can reply with a text message. To send an MMS reply, select Add from Chat View. Call Back: Dials the sender’s phone number.Go To Msg: Opens the message so you can view its full contents.Delete: Moves the message from your Inbox to the Deleted folder.Using links in messagesWhen you receive a text message that contains a telephone number, email address, or URL, you can dial the number, send an email message, or go to the web page immediately. 1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Select the message that contains the link you want to use.3Select the phone number, email address, or URL (appears as underlined blue text).Your Centro automatically launches the appropriate application from the link.TIPWhen you receive a message, you can also press Send to call the sender.TIPIf you have multiple alerts, the Alert dialog box displays all your pending alerts. Select an item’s description to jump to that item, or check the box to clear that item. To view all your pending alerts from any screen on your Centro 690, press and hold Center on the 5-way.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING 1074CHAPTERViewing/playing a multimedia message1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Select the message you want to view.3If there are sounds or multiple slides, playback begins immediately.4Do any of the following:•Use the onscreen controls to scroll to other slides and messages.•To save a sound, press Menu , and select Save Sound from the Message menu. You can access saved sounds later by pressing Applications and selecting Sounds or Voice Me mo .•To save a picture, press Menu , and select Save Picture from the Message menu. You can access saved pictures later by pressing Applications and selecting Pics&Videos .•To copy the text, use the stylus to highlight the text, press Menu , select Edit, and then select Copy.•To stop playback of a message, select Play/Stop. •To view message details, press Menu and select Message Details from the Message menu.•To save a calendar or contact entry, open the message details. You can access saved entries later by pressing Applications and selecting Calendar or Contacts (depending on the type of entry you saved).5Select OK.Arranging your messagesYou can rearrange the messages in any folder by using the Sort command.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1084CHAPTER1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Select the folder list in the title bar and select the folder you want to sort.3Press Menu .4Select View, and then select Sort by Name or Sort by Date.Deleting messagesYou can delete several messages at once from any folder by using the Purge command.1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Select the folder list in the title bar and select the folder that contains the messages you want to delete.3Press Menu .4Select Purge from the Message menu.5Select the Purge pick list, and then select an option.6Select OK.Chatting with Messaging When you exchange more than one message with a single contact, the messages you exchange with that person are grouped into a chat session. When you select a chat session from your message list, the upper part of Chat View displays all messages you’ve exchanged with this contact, and the lower part provides an entry area. TIPTo delete an individual message, highlight it in the message list, and then select Delete.DID YOU KNOW?You can send and receive text messages even while you are on a phone call. This is easiest when using a hands-free device or the speakerphone.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING 1094CHAPTERYou can carry on multiple chats at the same time and easily switch between them, using the pick list at the top of the screen.1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Do one of the following:Start a new chat: Select a message and reply to it.Continue an existing chat: Select a message that displays the Chat icon.3Enter your message.4Select Send.Customizing your Messaging settings1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Press Menu .3From the Options menu, select Preferences.4On the Messages tab, set any of the following preferences for your individual messages:New message: Indicates whether text or multimedia messaging is the default format for a new message.TIPTo find a chat you had with someone, open your Messaging Inbox and select a chat session.TIPPale gray text indicates that a message is pending or enroute.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1104CHAPTERMMS Receipts: Indicates whether you want to receive a confirmation when an outgoing MMS message is delivered.Validity Period: Indicates how long you want an outgoing message to be valid.Confirm message deletions: Indicates whether you want deletion confirmation prompts to appear.Privacy Mode (hide text): Indicates whether you want the body text to appear in the alert when you receive a new message, or whether you want the alert to hide the text and prompt you to go to the message.5Select the Chat tab and set any of the following preferences for chat sessions:Create chats from messages: Indicate when you want to group messages from the same person into a chat.Show timestamps in chats: Indicate whether you want to see the local date and time the message was sent next to each message.Display my name in chat window as: Enter the name you want to use as the label for your messages in Chat View.Label color: Select a color to differentiate your messages from the sender’s messages while in Chat View.Use color for: Indicate whether you want both your name and message text in the selected label color, or only your name.6Select the Network tab and set any of the following preferences for network connections.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING 1114CHAPTERAutomatically collect MMS messages: Indicate whether you want to download multimedia messages automatically.Network Configuration: Indicate if you want to use Automatic or Manual message retrieval. If you select Manual, select Edit and enter the network provider settings.NOTE We recommend that you do not change the Network Configuration settings.7Select OK.Selecting Messaging alert tones1Press Applications and select Messaging.2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Alerts.4Select the Application pick list and select Messaging.5Select the Volume pick list and select the volume level.6Select the Vibrate pick list and select when you want your Centro 690 to vibrate.DID YOU KNOW?Your Centro includes a silent alert that can vibrate even when the Ringer switch is set to Sound Off.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESMESSAGING1124CHAPTER7Select the Message Tone pick list and select a tone for incoming message alerts.8Check the boxes if you want to see onscreen alerts when a new message arrives and when a message you sent is received.9Select Done.What are all those icons?The message descriptions in the Inbox, Outbox, and Sent folders show the message status:•Unread messages appear in bold.•Read messages appear in plain text.•Urgent messages appear with a red exclamation point (!).The following icons show the message type and additional status info:TIPBy default, the Messaging app shows the Inbox folder. To view a different folder, select the folder list in the title bar and select a different folder from the list.A text messageA chat sessionA multimedia message that is ready for you to downloadA multimedia message that is fully downloadedA multimedia message that is fully downloaded and contains soundA message that is waiting to be sentA receipt, which you requested, confirming delivery of the messageAn outgoing message with an errorDID YOU KNOW?If you are outside a coverage area or if your phone is turned off, outgoing messages go into the Outbox. When you return to a coverage area or turn your phone on, your pending messages are automatically sent and transferred to the Sent folder.
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESINSTANT MESSAGING (IM) 1134CHAPTERInstant Messaging (IM)Instant Messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on the exchange of short, simple text messages via computer or mobile device. You can see which of your contacts are available to participate in an IM conversation or chat. You initiate a chat by selecting an available contact and sending a message.Instant messaging on your Centro is similar to instant messaging on your computer. Using the IM application, you can sign on to up to three IM communities, send and receive instant messages, and view contact status information and manage your presence. You can switch among IM communities with a touch of the 5-way.Messages are billed to the owner of the Centro no matter which IM account you use.Accessing IM1Press Applications and select Instant Messaging .2Select an IM community.Signing onIf you are signing on to your existing IM account on your Centro, sign on to the community using your existing username or email address, whichever your provider requires, and password. NOTE Some service providers allow you to sign on to multiple devices at the same time; for example, both your Centro and your computer. On other providers, signing on to an existing IM account on your Centro may automatically sign you out of another currently running IM session.[TBD--need to see sign on working to give exact steps. ]Sending a Message[TBD: need to see this working.]Receiving a Message[TBD: need to see this working.]
YOUR EMAIL AND OTHER MESSAGESINSTANT MESSAGING (IM)1144CHAPTERLeaving IMYou can either exit an IM community or sign out. •When you select Exit, you can go to other applications and return without signing in again. Conversations remain active.•When you select Sign Out, you will be asked to confirm that you want to terminate the session and end all active conversations. When you confirm, you officially sign out, and your contacts will see you as unavailable. To resume instant messaging, you must sign in again to the community.
CHAPTER5Your connections to the web and wireless devicesYou use the web for many things: driving directions, shopping, news, web-based email. Now, with your network and the built-in web browser, you can take the web with you almost anywhere.The built-in Bluetooth® feature of your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device helps you easily set up wireless connections to a number of devices, so you can enjoy the convenience of cable-free connectivity. You can also use your Centro 690 to connect your computer to the Internet and to share contacts or your favorite photos with other people.Benefits•Carry the web with you•Store web pages for offline viewing•Connect to Bluetooth headsets and car kits•Connect your computer to the Internet through your Centro 690•Shop online for ringtones, graphics, and multimedia files
In this chapterWeb browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Connecting your computer to the Internet through your Centro™ 690. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Connecting with Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER 1175CHAPTERWeb browserThe Blazer® web browser on your Centro provides quick and easy access to web pages. You can view most of the sites you use on your computer, including those with security and advanced features, such as JavaScript and frames. To browse the web, you must activate data services from your network operator. Viewing a web pageTo make viewing web pages on your Centro a better experience, the web browser reformats web pages into a single column and resizes images. In this format—called Optimized Mode—you can see most of the content without scrolling left or right. You can also switch to Wide Page Mode if you like.DID YOU KNOW?The security certificates and 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption let you visit secure websites, like ones for banking and using email. Some secure sites also require specific browsers, so those may not work with your web browser.DID YOU KNOW?The web browser supports JavaScript, SSL strong encryption, and cookies, but it does not support plug-ins (such as Flash or Shockwave) or Java applets.DID YOU KNOW?You can send email from a web page on your Centro. Email addresses appear as links on web pages. After you configure an email application on your Centro, you can select an email address link to create a message to the selected address.Optimized Mode
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER1185CHAPTER1Press Applications and select Web to open the Blazer web browser. If necessary, select Ye s to turn on your phone, and Ye s to connect to the Internet.If you do not see either of these icons in the title bar, data services are not available in your current location and you cannot connect to the Internet.2Enter a web page address (URL) in the Address Bar and select Go. NOTE If you browse to a secure web page, a lock icon appears in the Address Bar.3Do any of the following to navigate within the web page:View a page in wide layout format (as on your computer): Press Menu , select Options, and then select Wide Page Mode.Scroll through the page: In Optimized Mode (the default format) press Up or Down . In Wide Page Mode, use all buttons on the 5-way to scroll in any direction.Follow a link to another web page: In Optimized Mode, highlight the link by pressing Left or Right and then press Center to go to the selected page. In Wide Page Mode, use the stylus to select a link.Submit a form: Enter the info and then select the onscreen button to submit the form. If the form doesn’t have an onscreen button, press Return .Wide Page ModeTIPTo adjust the font size, open the Options menu and select Font. To fit more text on the screen, select Small. To make the text easier to read, select Large.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER 1195CHAPTER4Use the 5-way to access any of the following icons in the title bar:0Creating a bookmarkWith bookmarks, you can instantly access a web page without entering the address every time. The web browser can store up to 100 bookmarks or saved pages, allowing you to open your favorite web pages quickly. Note that a bookmark is different from a saved page and different from a favorite (see Defining favorite buttons).1Go to the page you want to bookmark.2Press Menu .3Select Add Bookmark from the Page menu.4Change the entries in the Name and Description fields.5Select OK, and then select OK again.Goes to your home page.Opens a dialog box where you can enter a web address or view a list of recently viewed web pages.Goes back in order through pages you viewed.Goes forward in order through pages you viewed.Gets the latest version of the current web page. This is sometimes called refreshing the web page.Opens a list where you can select Fast mode (no images or style sheets) or Normal mode (with images and style sheets).DID YOU KNOW?The predefined bookmarks take you to pages that are optimized for your Centro.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER1205CHAPTERSaving a pageYou can use the web browser to save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t need a wireless connection to view it later.1Go to the page you want to save.2Press Menu .3Select Save Page from the Page menu.4Select OK, and then select OK again.Viewing bookmarks or saved pagesBookmarks and saved pages both appear in Bookmarks View. Saved pages are indicated by a small triangle in the upper-right corner of the bookmark.1Select the Bookmarks View icon in the web page toolbar.2Select the bookmark or saved page you want to view.Editing or deleting a bookmark or saved page1In Bookmarks View, press Menu .2Select Edit Bookmarks from the Bookmarks menu.3Select the bookmark you want to edit or delete.4Enter the desired changes or select Delete.5Select OK.Arranging bookmarks and saved pagesBookmarks View has ten pages where you can store and arrange bookmarks and saved pages in a way that works for you. For example, you can store travel links on one bookmark page, stock links on another, and business links on a third page.DID YOU KNOW?You can make Bookmarks View the default view when you open the browser. Open the Options menu and select Preferences. Select the Start With pick list and select Bookmarks.TIPTo go back to the last web page you viewed without selecting a bookmark, select Page View.TIPIf you can’t edit, delete, or beam a bookmark, it is probably locked and these actions are prohibited.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER 1215CHAPTER1In Bookmarks View, press Menu .2Select Edit Bookmarks from the Bookmarks menu.3Enter a title for this page of bookmarks.4Use the stylus to drag and drop a bookmark into the desired slot. You can move a bookmark within the current page or move it to a different bookmark page by dragging and dropping it on one of the Bookmark Page icons at the bottom of the screen.5Select OK. Downloading files from a web pageThe web browser lets you download files that are recognized by one of the applications on your Centro 690. When you download a file, you can open it in the application that recognizes the file. For example, if you download an MP3 file, you can listen to it later in the Pocket Tunes™ application. If a file is not recognized by any application on your Centro 690, you cannot open it on your Centro. You can, however, download the file to an expansion card, transfer it to your computer using an expansion card reader (sold separately), and view it on your computer. You can download files such as new applications and choose to play or save music and video files in many popular formats—provided that the website permits the downloading of files:1Go to the page with the link to the file you want to download.2Do one of the following:•In Optimized Mode, press Left or Right to highlight the link to the file, and then press Center .•In Wide Page Mode, tap the link with your stylus.Item Supported File TypesPictures JPEG, WBMP, GIF, PNGVideos MP4, 3G2, ASF, WMVRingtones MIDI, AAC, AAC+, MP3Music MP3, WMATIPYou can also access software and other downloads using the Downloads bookmark.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER1225CHAPTER3If prompted, select what you want to do with the file: Play, Save To Device, or Save To Card.4Select Ye s .Streaming files from a web pageThe web browser lets you stream files that are recognized by one of the applications on your Centro 690. For example, you can choose to play music and video files in many popular formats (MP3, WMA, WMV). 1When the web browser recognizes streamed content on a web page, it displays a Play icon. To view or listen to the streamed content, select Play .2Once streaming begins, playback starts automatically. Use the following controls when viewing or listening:•Select to return to the web page containing the streamed content. •Select or press Center to pause playback.•Select or press Center to resume playback after pausing.•A few seconds after playback begins, the toolbar is hidden and you can view the content on the full screen. Press Up or Down to display the toolbar; press Up or Down again to hide the toolbar again.•Press the Volume button on the side of your Centro 690 to adjust the volume.Copying text from a web pageYou can copy text from a web page and paste it into other applications.1Use the stylus to highlight the text you want to copy.2Press Menu . 3Select Edit, and then select Copy. TIPYou can also save an image from a web page by tapping and holding it with the stylus.TIPThe web browser recognizes streamed content that is not supported by any of the applications on your Centro 690, and it displays a “Media type not supported” message.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER 1235CHAPTER4Go to the app in which you want to paste the text, and position the cursor where you want to paste the text.5Press Menu .6Select Edit, and then select Paste.Returning to recently viewed pagesThe History list stores the addresses of the last 100 pages you visited. Items in the History list are sorted chronologically.1In Page View, press Menu .2Select History from the Page menu.3Select the web page you want to load.Finding text on a web page1In Page View, press Menu .2Select Find Text on Page from the Page menu.3Enter the text you want to find.4Check or uncheck the Wrap Search box to indicate whether you want the search to wrap from the end of the page to the beginning when the end is reached.5Select Find to start the search.Customizing your web browser settings1In Page View, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Select Page and set any of the following preferences:Start With: Determines which view appears when you open the browser.Home Page: Sets the page that appears when you select . Restore Default: Selects the original home page, if you changed it.DID YOU KNOW?If the web browser does not recognize a phone number as dialable, you can copy the phone number (as text) and paste it into the Dial Pad (see Dialing from a web page or message).
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESWEB BROWSER1245CHAPTERShow Address Bar: Sets whether the web address appears in Page View. When it is visible, you can select the pick list to go to a previously viewed page or enter a URL directly from Page View.4Select General and set any of the following preferences:Auto-complete: Determines whether the web browser suggests text, based on your previous entries, when you begin entering info.Disable cookies: Determines whether websites can store personalized info on your Centro. Some sites do not work properly if you select this option.Disable JavaScript: Bypasses JavaScript elements on the web pages you view.Tap and Drag: Determines whether dragging the stylus selects text or scrolls through the contents of the page.Normal mode/Fast mode: Determines whether a web page appears as designed (Normal mode) or with some of the items removed for faster display. Selecting Fast mode gives you the following options:•Disable cascading style sheets: Determines whether style sheets are applied when you load a web page. When style sheets are disabled, pages download faster, but you may lose some of the formatting.•Don’t download images! Determines whether images appear when you load a web page. If you KEY TERMCascading Style Sheet (CSS)A file that governs design elements of a web page, such as its fonts, colors, and layout.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER TO THE INTERNET THROUGH YOUR CENTRO™ 690 1255CHAPTERselect not to view images, you can still see any image by selecting the placeholder box on the web page.5Select Advanced and set any of the following preferences:Set memory limit for storing pages: Sets the amount of memory used for your cache. Pages are cached so that they load faster the next time you view them.Cookies: Indicates how much memory is being used by cookies. To free up this memory, select Clear Cookies.Cache: Indicates how much memory is being used by your cache to store recent pages and history. To free up this memory, select Clear Cache.Clear cache on exit: Determines whether the cache clears each time you exit the web browser.Set Proxy: Sets up a proxy server to access the Internet. If your connection requires a proxy server, please contact your Internet service provider or IT administrator for this information.6Select OK.Connecting your computer to the Internet through your Centro™690Dial-up networking (DUN) is the feature that converts your Centro 690 into a modem so that you can access the Internet from your computer. If your computer is TIPLots of pretty graphics slowing you down? Browse the web faster by enabling the Don’t download images! option.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER TO THE INTERNET THROUGH YOUR CENTRO™ 6901265CHAPTERenabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can set up your Centro 690 as a wireless modem using the built-in Bluetooth technology.The following procedures describe the process of setting up your Centro 690 as a wireless modem using the built-in Bluetooth technology.Creating a partnership between your Centro and your computer1Make sure that your computer’s Bluetooth setting is on and that your computer is ready to create a Bluetooth partnership. Check the documentation that came with your computer to find and change these settings.2On your Centro 690, press Applications and select Bluetooth .3Select Bluetooth On if it is not already selected, and then select Setup Devices. 4Select Tru s t e d D e v i c e s .5Select Add Device. The discovery icon appears, indicating that the discovery process is active.6Select your computer from the Tr u s t e d Devices list, and then select OK.7Make up a passkey, enter it on the Bluetooth Security screen, and then select OK. The passkey can be up to 16 numbers.NOTE You need this passkey in the next step, so be sure to write it down exactly. We recommend that you use a passkey of 16 numbers, where possible, to improve the security of your Centro. The longer the TIPIf your computer is not enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to purchase a wireless Bluetooth adapter accessory for your computer to use this feature.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER TO THE INTERNET THROUGH YOUR CENTRO™ 690 1275CHAPTERpasskey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered.8Enter the same passkey on your computer when prompted.9Select Done, and then select Done again to return to the Bluetooth screen.Setting up your computer for a Bluetooth® DUN connectionFollow the instructions from the manufacturer of your Bluetooth adapter to enable DUN.Accessing the Internet using a Bluetooth DUN connectionThe steps for accessing the Internet on your computer may vary depending on your operating system and how Bluetooth wireless technology is set up on your computer—for example, if it is built-in versus if you are using a Bluetooth adapter. If you need additional info, check your computer’s documentation for how to set up Bluetooth technology to access the Internet using a DUN connection.BEFORE YOU BEGIN Verify that DUN is enabled on your computer. See the documentation that came with your computer for details.1Open the Bluetooth application on your computer and let it locate the Centro you paired it with in the previous procedure. 2Double-click the icon or option representing your Centro 690. Your computer connects to your Centro 690 and shows that DUN services are available.3Double-click the DUN icon.4Enter your wireless service provider’s settings. Contact your wireless service provider if you don’t have these settings.5Click Dial. Once the connection is successfully established, you can TIPYou may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to access corporate email. Check with your system administrator for more information.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES1285CHAPTERbrowse the Internet on your computer or download your email.6Look for a network connection icon in the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen to verify that you are connected. NOTE When a DUN connection is active, you cannot use data services on your Centro 690. For example, you cannot browse the Web, or send or receive email messages. Also, any scheduled automatic email retrievals do not take place. Receiving or sending phone calls suspends the DUN session. The session resumes when the call is ended.Terminating a Bluetooth DUN Internet sessionIt is important to end a Bluetooth DUN session after you finish using it. Ending the DUN session lets you use the wireless features of your Centro 690 that require a data connection, it frees up the Bluetooth feature so that you can connect to other Bluetooth devices, and it optimizes battery life, too.1On your computer, right-click the icon or option representing your Centro 690.2Click Disconnect.Connecting with Bluetooth devicesWith the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology on your Centro, you can connect to a number of Bluetooth devices, including a hands-free device such as a headset or car kit, a printer, or a GPS receiver, as well as to other Centro 690 smart devices and handhelds that are equipped with Bluetooth wireless TIPIf you get a message asking whether you want your computer to remember the dial text for this connection, we recommend that you select Ye s . This avoids errors and the inconvenience of entering the dial text for every session.DID YOU KNOW?You can check the status of the connection by right-clicking the Bluetooth network icon in the taskbar.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES 1295CHAPTERtechnology. If your computer is enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can also synchronize wirelessly or use your phone to connect your computer to the Internet.You can create a list of Bluetooth devices that you trust to communicate with your Centro. When communicating with trusted devices, your Centro skips the discovery process and creates a secure link as long as the device is within range. Bluetooth range is up to 30 feet depending on environmental conditions, including obstacles, radio interference from nearby electronic equipment, and other factors. When you configure a hands-free device, as described previously in Connecting to a Bluetooth® hands-free device, the hands-free device automatically appears in your Trusted Devices list. Follow the steps in this section to add other devices to your Trusted Devices list, such as a friend’s handheld.Requesting a connection with another Bluetooth device1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On.3(Optional) Enter a device name that identifies your Centro 690 when it is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.NOTE Use the same device name for all your Bluetooth connections. If you change the device name, you need to re-create any partnerships you’ve already created.4Select Setup Devices.5Select Tru s t e d D e v i c e s . DID YOU KNOW?Your Centro supports wireless connections to Bluetooth stereo headphones.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES1305CHAPTER6Select Add Device. The Discovery icon appears, indicating that the discovery process is active.7Select the Show pick list and select Nearby devices.8If the device you want to add doesn’t appear on the Discovery Results list, make sure that the other device is ready to receive a connection request (see the device’s documentation), and then select Find More on your Centro to search again.9Enter the same passkey on your Centro 690 and on the Bluetooth device, and select OK.IMPORTANT Some Bluetooth devices have a predefined passkey. If your device has a predefined passkey, you can find it in the documentation for that device. Other devices provide a screen where you enter a passkey that you make up. In either case, you must use the same passkey on both your Centro 690 and the other Bluetooth device. We recommend that, where possible, you make up a passkey of 16 alphanumeric characters (letters and numerals only) to improve the security of your Centro. The longer the passkey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered.10 Select Done.Accepting a connection from another Bluetooth deviceTIPFor the Centro 690 to be visible to Bluetooth devices, the Bluetooth setting must be set to On and visibility must be set to Visible or Temporary.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES 1315CHAPTER1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On.3(Optional) Enter a device name that identifies your Centro 690 when it is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.NOTE Use the same device name for all your Bluetooth connections. If you change the device name, you need to re-create any partnerships you’ve already created.4Select the Visibility pick list and select one of the following:Visible: Enables Bluetooth devices that are not on your Trusted Devices list to request a connection with your Centro 690. Your Centro 690 remains accessible to other devices until you turn this option off. After you’ve finished using this setting, remember to change it back to Hidden.Temporary: Enables Bluetooth devices that are not on your Trusted Devices list to request a connection with your Centro 690 during the next two minutes. Your Centro 690 reverts to the Hidden setting and becomes inaccessible to other devices after two minutes.Hidden: Allows only devices with which you have previously formed a partnership to request a connection with your Centro 690. New devices cannot request a connection.5Enter the same passkey on your Centro 690 and on the Bluetooth device.IMPORTANT Some Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and GPS receivers, have TIPUse the Visible option only when you need your Centro 690 to be accessible for an extended period of time. For short-term accessibility, use the Temporary option.
YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICESCONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES1325CHAPTERa predefined passkey. If your device has a predefined passkey, you can find it in the documentation for that device. Other devices provide a screen where you enter a passkey that you make up. In either case, you must use the same passkey on both your Centro and the other Bluetooth device. We recommend that, where possible, you make up a passkey of 16 alphanumeric characters (letters and numerals only) to improve the security of your Centro. The longer the passkey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered.6(Optional) Check the Add to trusted device list box if you want to form a partnership with the requesting device.7Select OK.
CHAPTER6Your photos, videos, and musicDo you have a wallet bulging with photos of friends, family, pets, and your most recent vacation? Are you tired of carrying both your MP3 player and your phone? Your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device solves both problems. You can keep your favorite photos right on your Centro—videos, too. And there’s no need to carry an expensive MP3 player; you can play music on your Centro. Simply transfer songs onto your Centro or an expansion card and then listen through your headphones (cards and headphones sold separately).Benefits•Never be far from your favorite people, places, and songs•Organize your photos, videos, and songs•No separate photo viewer, MP3, or CD player required
In this chapterCamera and Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Pictures & Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Pocket Tunes™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICCAMERA AND CAMCORDER 1356CHAPTERCamera and CamcorderYour Centro 690 comes with an easy-to-use, built-in, VGA, 1.3 Megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom. You can use the camera to take and view pictures and videos and send them to your friends and family. To add a personal touch to your Centro, use your pictures as your wallpaper for the Main tab in the Phone application and as caller ID images.In addition to taking pictures and videos, you can receive and view pictures and videos, send pictures and videos as email attachments or multimedia messages (MMS), and use pictures to personalize your Centro 690 (such as wallpaper or picture caller ID; see Assigning a caller ID photo for details). You can also move pictures and videos to a computer by synchronizing your Centro 690 with your computer. Taking a pictureYou can store pictures on your Centro 690 or on an expansion card.1Press Applications and select Camera . 2By default, the Camera application stores pictures you take in the PALM folder on your expansion card (if a card is inserted). Otherwise, Camera stores pictures in the PALM album on your Centro. To store a picture in a different location, select one of the following:<Album name>: Stores the picture in the selected album. The storage location is based on the location of the album (Centro 690 or expansion card). New Albums: Opens a dialog box where you can enter an album name and select the storage location (Centro 690 or expansion card).
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICCAMERA AND CAMCORDER1366CHAPTER3Find your subject in the screen on your Centro (the lens is on the back of your Centro).4(Optional) To get a close-up of your subject, press Up to select 2x. Press Down to return to 1x. 5Press Center to capture the picture.6Select any of the following icons:TIPThe default camera resolution is SXGA (1280 x 1024). VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240) resolutions are also supported. To view these settings before you take a picture, press Menu.Saves the picture in the location you selected in step 2. Deletes the picture.Opens a dialog box where you can select how you want to send the picture: Messaging, Bluetooth® wireless technology, or Email. The receiving device must support the method you select. Lets you add a voice caption.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICCAMERA AND CAMCORDER 1376CHAPTERRecording a videoYou can store videos on your Centro 690 or on an expansion card.1Press Applications and select Camcorder .2By default, the Camcorder application stores videos you record in the PALM folder on your expansion card (if a card is inserted). Otherwise, Camcorder stores pictures in the PALM album on your Centro. To store a video in a different location, select one of the following:<Album name>: Stores the video in the selected album. The storage location is based on the location of the album (Centro 690 or expansion card). New Albums: Opens a dialog box where you can enter an album name and select the storage location (Centro 690 or expansion card). TIPTo add an audio caption later, open the picture and then select Audio Caption from the Photo menu.DID YOU KNOW?You can personalize a picture. Open the Photo menu, select Draw on, and then use the drawing tools to add your own personal touch. When you save the picture, you can replace the original or save a copy.TIPThe video recording screen displays the approximate recording time you have left based on the space available on your Centro 690 or expansion card. Actual recording time may vary depending on how fast you are moving, how many colors you are recording, and so on. TIPThe default camcorder resolution is CIF (352 x 288), and QCIF (176 x 144) is also supported. To view these settings before you capture a video, press Menu.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICCAMERA AND CAMCORDER1386CHAPTER3Find your subject in the screen on your Centro (the lens is on the back of your Centro).4Press Center to start recording. 5After you finish recording, press Center again to stop.6Select any of the following:Customizing your Camera settingsYou can customize the built-in camera’s settings for your Centro 690.1Press Applications and select Camera or Camcorder .2Press Menu . If you are in Camera View, the Photo Settings screen appears. If you are in Camcorder View, the Video Settings screen appears. Plays the video, so you can review it. Saves the video in the location you selected in step 2. Deletes the video.Opens a dialog box where you can select how you want to send the video: Messaging, Bluetooth, or Email. The receiving device must support the method you select and video messages.Opens a dialog box where you can adjust the volume during playback.TIPDuring playback, tap and drag the progress indicator bar to jump to a different section of the video. Select Pause to pause video playback.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS 1396CHAPTER3Set any of the following preferences:Effects: Sets the color palette for the current picture or video. You cannot change an item’s palette after you take the picture or video.Prompt sound: (Pictures only) Sets the sound that plays before you take the picture.Shutter sound: Determines whether a sound plays when you take a picture.Microphone: (Videos only) Turns the microphone on and off so that you can record videos with or without sound.Resolution: Sets the default size for newly captured pictures or videos.Date stamp: (Pictures only) Determines whether the date the picture is taken appears on your pictures.Review photos/videos: Determines whether you can review pictures or videos before saving them and how quickly they are automatically saved.Auto naming: Assigns a name to a series of pictures to be captured, such as Seattle001, Seattle002, and so on. 4Select Done.Pictures & VideosViewing a pictureIn addition to viewing the pictures you capture with the built-in camera, you can view pictures captured on many popular digital cameras or downloaded from the
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS1406CHAPTERInternet. Your Centro 690 supports the following picture formats:•JPG •TIF•BMP•GIF1Press Applications and select Pics&Videos . 2Select the album that contains the picture you want to see.3Select the picture you want to view. 4Press Right or Left to scroll to the next item in the album.5If the picture has a voice caption, select to hear it.6Tap the picture or press Center to return to Thumbnail View.Viewing a videoIn addition to viewing the videos you capture with the built-in camcorder, you can view videos captured on many popular digital cameras. You can also play the audio portion of multimedia files. Your Centro 690 supports the following types of video files:•3GP (with H.263 video and AMR audio)•3G2 (with MPEG-4 video and QCELP audio)•MP4 (with MPEG-4/H.264 video and MP3/AAC/AAC+ audio)•MPG (with MPEG-1 video and MPEG-1 audio)•M4V (with MPEG-4/H.264 video and MP3/AAC/AAC+ audio)TIPTo view an album from an expansion card, insert the card and select the album from the Album list. If the items on the card are not grouped into albums, select the card name from the list.DID YOU KNOW?To see the outer edges of a picture that may not be visible, use the stylus to tap and drag the picture in any direction.TIPIn Thumbnail View, you can group photos or videos to more easily locate them. Select one of the grouping options from the View menu.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS 1416CHAPTER•ASF (with MPEG-4 video and IMA-ADPCM audio)•AVI (with MJPEG video and PCM audio)1Press Applications and select Pics&Videos . 2Select the album that contains the video you want to see.3Select the video you want to view. Playback begins automatically.4Hold down Right or Left to seek within the current video, or press Right or Left to scroll to the next item in the album.5Press Center to return to Thumbnail View.Viewing a slide show1Press Applications and select Pics&Videos .2Select the album you want to view.3Press Menu , select Options, and then select Auto-hide Toolbar Off if you want to see the toolbar.4Press Space to start the slide show.5Press Center to return to the previous view.Sending pictures or videosYou can send pictures or videos to an email address or to other devices that support picture and video messaging. 1From the Album list, select the album that contains the picture(s) or video(s) you want to send. 2Select Send .DID YOU KNOW?If you pause video playback and then close the video, the video starts where you left off the next time you play it.TIPTo set slide show options such as background music and transitions, open the Options menu and select Slideshow Setting. Keep in mind that background music overrides audio captions when you’re running a slide show. Background music for a slide show also overrides any music that might be playing using the Pocket Tunes™ application on your Centro 690.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS1426CHAPTER3Select the pictures or videos to send, or select Select All to send the entire album. (A plus sign [+] appears next to selected items.)4Select Send.5Select how you want to send the picture or video: Messaging, Bluetooth, or Email.Copying a picture or videoYou can copy pictures or videos into another album. You can also copy pictures and videos between your Centro 690 and an expansion card.1From the Album list, select the album that contains the picture(s) or video(s) you want to copy. 2Press Menu .3Select Copy to from the Photo (or Video) menu.4Select the pictures or videos to copy, or select Select All to copy the entire album. (A + appears next to selected items.)5Select Copy.6Select the Copy items to pick list and select whether you want to copy the selected items to your device or to an expansion card.DID YOU KNOW?You cannot send copyrighted pictures or videos that appear with a Lock icon in Thumbnail View or in the Picture list.indicates that a picture is selected
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS 1436CHAPTER7Select the Into album pick list and select the album you want to copy the selected items to.8Select Copy.Organizing pictures and videos1Open the album you want to organize.2Press Menu .3Select Album, and then select Add to album or Remove from album.4Select the pictures or videos to add or remove, or select Select All to add or remove the entire album. (A plus sign indicates that you want to add the item. An X indicates that you want to remove the item.)5Select Add or Remove.Saving a picture as wallpaperYou can select a picture to use as wallpaper for the Main tab in the Phone application. 1Display the picture you want to save as wallpaper.2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Save as Wallpaper.4When the confirmation message appears, confirm by selecting Ye s , or decline by selecting No.Adding a picture to a contact entry1Display the picture you want to add to a contact.TIPYou can also move pictures and videos between albums. Open the Photo (or Video) menu and select Move to. The remaining steps are the same as those for copying pictures, but use the Move commands instead of the Copy commands.DID YOU KNOW?You can also open the Album list from Camera View or Camcorder View by selecting the icon in the lower-left corner.TIPInstall the Palm® Files application from the Palm Software Installation CD to easily browse and manage files on an expansion card.TIPTo change the name, add a caption, or view other picture or video information, highlight (or open) the item, open the Photo (or Video) menu, and select Details.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPICTURES & VIDEOS1446CHAPTER2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Save as Contact.4Select the contact you want to add this picture to.Rotating a picture1Display the picture you want to rotate.2Press Menu .3Select Rotate from the Photo menu.4Select the orientation.Deleting a picture or video1Open the album that contains the picture(s) or video(s) you want to delete.2Press Menu .3Select Delete from the Photo (or Video) menu.4Select the pictures or videos that you want to delete, or select Select All to delete the entire album. (An X appears next to selected items.)5Select Delete.6Select Delete to confirm the deletion.Viewing pictures and videos on your computerWhen you synchronize your Centro 690, your pictures and videos are copied to your desktop computer. You can view pictures in JPEG format and videos in MPEG-4 format (3G2 file extension). You can email them to friends using your desktop email application. BEFORE YOU BEGIN To use your computer to view and edit videos you captured on your Centro 690, you must first install QuickTime from the Palm Software Installation CD.On a Windows computer, you can view and edit synchronized pictures and videos in the Palm Media desktop application. Open Palm®Desktop software and click the Media icon. You can refer to the Palm Desktop Online Help for information about using the Palm Media desktop application.TIPYou can also highlight a picture or video in Thumbnail View, and then press Backspace to delete the highlighted item.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™ 1456CHAPTERPocket Tunes™ You can listen to music through the speaker on the back of your Centro 690 or through a stereo headset or headphones (stereo headphone adapter or 2.5mm stereo headphone or headset required, sold separately). To listen to music on your Centro 690, you need to convert the music files into MP3 format using Windows Media Player (Windows computers) or iTunes (Mac computers), and then transfer the music files to your Centro 690 or an expansion card. After you transfer the music files, you can play them using Pocket Tunes™ on your Centro 690. Setting up Windows Media Player for MP3On a Windows computer, you need to set Windows Media Player to save your music files in MP3 format in order for the files to be compatible with Pocket Tunes.1Connect your Centro 690 to your computer with the sync cable.2Press Applications and select pTunes .3On your computer, open Windows Media Player, and then click the full-screen icon in the upper-right corner to maximize the window.4Click To o l s , and then click Options.5Click the Rip Music tab, click the Format pick list, and then select mp3. Click OK.6Click To o l s , and then click Options.7Click the Devices tab, select Palm Device from the Devices list, and then click Properties.DID YOU KNOW?If a call comes in when you’re listening to music, you can take the call and the music pauses automatically. After you finish the call, the music starts again.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™1466CHAPTER8Click OK. You have now set up Windows Media Player to transfer MP3 files to the Pocket Tunes application on your Centro 690.Setting up iTunes for MP3On a Mac, use iTunes (included with OS X) to convert music from a CD to MP3 format. For more information on using the iTunes software, see the documentation that came with your Mac.1On your Mac, open iTunes.2Select Preferences.3Click the Advanced button at the top of the window, and then click Importing.4Click the Import Using pop-up menu and select MP3 Encoder.5Click the Setting pop-up menu and select Good Quality. Transferring MP3 files from your computerIf your MP3 files are already on your computer’s hard drive, you just need to transfer them onto your Centro 690 to listen to them with Pocket Tunes. If an expansion card is inserted into the Centro 690, Windows Media Player copies the MP3 files to the expansion card. If you don’t have an expansion card inserted, the MP3 files are copied to your Centro.BEFORE YOU BEGIN On a Mac, you need a MicroSD expansion card (sold separately) to listen to music on your Centro. You cannot transfer MP3 files from your Mac directly onto your Centro.1Connect your Centro to your computer with the USB sync cable.Select your Centro 690Click PropertiesTIPMac If you want greater control over the file size and sound quality of your MP3 files, select Custom from the Setting pop-up menu.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™ 1476CHAPTER2On your Centro 690, press Applications and select pTunes .3If you are transferring MP3 files from a Mac, insert an expansion card into your Centro. This step is optional for Windows users.4Do one of the following:Windows: Open Windows Media Player on your computer. Select the Sync tab, and then select your Palm Device from the drop-down list, and select Start Sync.The files are transferred to your Centro 690.NOTE Do not press the sync button on your cable. Windows Media Player transfers the files, so there’s no need to do anything.Mac: Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send To Handheld droplet in the Palm folder. Select your device name, the file name, and the destination (card). Click OK. Synchronize your Centro with your computer. Be patient; transferring music to an expansion card can take several minutes.Transferring music from a CD to your Centro 690If your songs are on a CD and you want to listen to them on your Centro 690, you need to convert them to MP3 format on your computer before you transfer the files to your Centro 690. WINDOWS ONLY1On your computer, open Windows Media Player.2Insert the music CD into your computer’s CD drive. 3Select the Rip tab.4Select the tracks you want to convert to MP3. TIPYou can also use a card reader accessory (sold separately) to transfer MP3 files from your computer to your expansion card. Create a Music_Audio folder in the root directory of the card, and store your MP3 files in this folder.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™1486CHAPTER5Select Rip Music.6Transfer the MP3 files to your Centro 690 as described in Transferring MP3 files from your computer.MAC ONLY1On your Mac, open iTunes.2Insert the music CD into the CD drive on your Mac. 3Check the boxes next to the tracks you want to convert to MP3. 4Click the Import button in the upper-right corner of the iTunes window.5When the songs have been imported, click the Eject Disk button in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window.6Transfer the MP3 files to your Centro 690 as described in Transferring MP3 files from your computer.Listening to music on your CentroCAUTION Protect your hearing. Listening to this device at full volume for a long period of time can damage your hearing.1Make sure the Ringer switch is set to Sound On. See Silencing sounds for more information.2Press Applications and select pTunes .3Use the 5-way to access any of the following icons: Play: Plays or resumes playback of the current song. Next song: Plays the next song. Previous song: Plays the previous song. Choose song: Displays a list of songs to choose from. Pause: Pauses playback.TIPYou can change the settings on your Centro so that pressing and holding the Side button opens Pocket Tunes. See Reassigning buttons for details.DID YOU KNOW?You can also press Space to pause and resume playback, as well as use the 5-way to navigate among songs or pause and resume playback.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™ 1496CHAPTERNOTE To adjust the volume during playback, press the Volume button on the side of your Centro.Pocket Tunes continues playing until it reaches the end of your list or until you select Pause . Music continues to play even if you switch to another application or turn off your screen. If you want to stop playing music when you exit Pocket TunesDeluxe, open the Background Prefs menu and uncheck the Enable background play box, and then select OK.Listening to music on your headset or your car’s speakersUsing the Bluetooth® feature, you can connect your Centro wirelessly to your headset or to your car’s speakers.Establish a connection between your Centro and your headset or speakers; see Connecting with Bluetooth devices for more information. As soon as the connection has been established, you can play MP3 songs or audio files on your Centro and listen on the headset or the car’s speakers. Creating a playlist If you want to play a group of songs in a particular order, you can create a playlist.1Press Applications and select pTunes .Previous song Next songVolumeChoose songProgress indicator Play/PauseDID YOU KNOW?If your stereo headset moves out of range of your Centro (30 feet or more away), audio transfers to your Centro.
YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MUSICPOCKET TUNES™1506CHAPTER2Press Menu .3Select Actions, and then select Manage Playlists.4Select New, and then enter a name for the playlist.5Select Add Song. Select the songs you want to include on the playlist.6Select Save List.Editing a playlist1Press Applications and select pTunes .2Press Menu .3Select Actions, and then select Manage Playlists.4Highlight a playlist, and then select Edit.5Do any of the following:•To delete a song from the playlist, select the song and then select Remove.•To add a song, select Add Song, check a song’s box, and then select Done.•To move a song up or down one slot, select a song and then select Up or Down.6Select Save List.TIPTo play songs from a playlist, open Pocket Tunes, select Choose Songs, and then select Playlists. Select the playlist you want to play, and then select All.TIPTo delete a playlist, select Manage Playlists from the Actions menu, select the playlist, and then select Delete List. Select Ye s to confirm the deletion.
CHAPTER7Your personal information organizerSay good-bye to paper calendars and throw away those scribbled to-do lists. Your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device is all you need to organize your personal information and keep it with you wherever you go.You never lose your information, even if your battery is completely drained. All your personal info is backed up each time you synchronize, and your info is kept private when you use the security features on your Centro. Also, you can easily share info with others electronically.Benefits•Track current, future, and past appointments•Make to-do lists that get done •Set reminders for appointments, birthdays, important tasks, and more•Before you call your friend in London, check the time
In this chapterCalendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR 1537CHAPTERCalendarCalendar is a powerful organizer application that helps you manage your schedule. You can view your calendar by day, week, or month, or as an agenda list that combines your Tasks list and email notifications with your appointments. Schedule repeating meetings or a block of vacation time by creating an event that repeats at an interval you specify. Color-code your appointments by category and add notes with helpful information.Displaying your calendarPress Calendar repeatedly to cycle through the various views:Agenda View: Shows your daily schedule, the number of unread email messages, and any items on your Tasks list that are overdue or due today. If there’s room, Agenda View also lists events on future dates.Day View: Shows your daily schedule one day at a time.Week View: Shows your schedule for an entire week. The time frames are based on the Start Time and End Time settings in Calendar Preferences.Month View: Shows your schedule for a whole month.In most Calendar views, you can do the following:•Open the Options menu and select Year View to view a calendar for an entire year.•Use the 5-way to go to another day, week, month, or year—based on the current view. (Not available in Agenda View.)DID YOU KNOW?If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, you may be able to wirelessly synchronize Calendar events directly with the server. See Working with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® for information.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR1547CHAPTER•Select Go To, and then select a date from the calendar. (Not available in Agenda View.)Creating an event1Press Calendar until Day View appears.2Select Go To and then select the desired day.3Select New.4Using the keyboard, enter a starting hour and minute for the event, such as 545 for 5:45.5Select the End Time box and enter the ending hour and minute for the event.6To assign a time zone to the event, select the Time Zone pick list and select a city in the time zone you want.7Select OK. 8Enter a description for the event.IMPORTANT If you use Palm Desktop software, do not add time zones to your events. Palm Desktop does not support time zones.If you use Microsoft Outlook, you can use the time zone feature, but you must install the conduit that came with your Centro 690 (or a subsequent update) on all the computers with which you sync your Centro 690. Chapura PocketMirror and other earlier Microsoft Outlook conduits do not support time zones. 0TIPIf you have several appointments to enter, it’s more efficient to use Palm®Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook on your computer and then synchronize your Centro 690 with your computer. For more information, see Synchronizing information—the basics.Selected daySelected date
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR 1557CHAPTERAdding an alarm to an event1In Calendar, select the event.2Select Details.3Check the Alarm box and select the number of minutes, hours, or days before the event you would like to receive the alarm.4Select OK.Creating an untimed eventAn untimed event, such as a holiday or deadline, does not occur at a particular time. 1Press Calendar until you are in Day View. 2Press Left or Right to go to the date of the event.3Make sure no times are highlighted.TIPTo automatically assign a time zone to your events, open the Options menu, select Preferences, and check the New events use time zones box. All your new events will be assigned to your local time zone (existing events aren’t affected), and you can change the time zone setting for individual events.TIPIf you want your events with time zones to stay at the same time in Calendar, regardless of the time zone you are in, go to Date & Time Preferences, select the Automatically set pick list, and select Date and time. If you select Date, time and time zone, the event time shifts if you travel to a different time zone. See Setting the date and time for information.TIPThe alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours before midnight of the date of the event.DID YOU KNOW?When an alarm occurs, the Alert dialog box displays all your pending alerts. Select an alert description to jump to that item, or check the box to clear that alert.Type of time unitsNumber of time units
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR1567CHAPTER4Enter a description for the event. A diamond appears next to the description of an untimed event.Scheduling a repeating event1Create an event, and then select it.2Select Details.3Select the Repeat pick list, and then select a repeat interval. If the interval you need doesn’t appear on the list, select Other to define a custom interval.4Select OK.TIPTo enter a birthday or anniversary, add this info to the person’s Contacts entry and it automatically appears in your Calendar.TIPTo enter a holiday, create an untimed event. Then, from the Details screen, select Every year as the repeat interval.DID YOU KNOW?If you sync with Microsoft Outlook and your events include other people, a With field appears in the Details dialog box and your attendee info appears in this field after you sync.Repeating event
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR 1577CHAPTERColor-coding your scheduleUse color-coding to quickly spot various types of events. For example, make appointments with family green, co-workers blue, and friends red. Follow these steps to create a category and assign it a color code.1In Day View, select an event description or select an empty time slot.2Select Details.3Select the Category pick list and select Edit Categories.4Do one of the following:•To create a new category, select New and then enter a category name.•To add a color to an existing category, select a category and select Edit.5Select the color you want to give this category, and then select OK.6(Optional) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add or edit more categories.7Select OK two more times. Now that the categories are set up with colors, you can assign categories to your events to color-code them. See the next section for details.Changing or deleting an event1Select the event you want to edit or delete.2Select Details.3In addition to the settings covered earlier in this chapter, you can also change any of the following settings: Date and Time: Displays when the event takes place. Change these settings to reschedule the event.Location: Provides a description of where the event takes place.Category: Sets the color-coded category for this event.Note : Provides space for you to enter additional text.Delete: Removes the event from your calendar.4Select OK.TIPTo save memory, you can purge your old events. Open the Record menu and select Purge. Select the Delete events older than pick list and select a time frame. Select OK.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR1587CHAPTERCustomizing display options for your calendar1Press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Display Options.3Select the Default View pick list and select the view you want to see when you open Calendar.4Select Agenda and set any of the following options:Show Due Tasks: The tasks that are due today and the tasks that are overdue appear in Agenda View.Show Messages: The number of read and unread email messages is displayed in Agenda View.Background: A favorite photo becomes the Agenda View background. Check the Background box, select the image placeholder, and then select a photo. Adjust the fade setting so that the text is easy to read against the photo.5Select Day and set any of the following options:Show Category List: The Category pick list appears in Day View. Show Time Bars: The time bars appear in Day View to show the duration of an event and to illustrate event conflicts.Compress Day View: When this box is unchecked, all time slots appear on the screen. When this box is checked, start and end times appear for each event, but blank time slots near the bottom of the screen disappear to minimize scrolling. Show Category Column: The color-coded category marker appears between the time and the description to
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERCALENDAR 1597CHAPTERindicate under which category the event is filed.6Select Month and set any of the following options: Show Category List: The Category pick list appears in Month View. Timed Events: The events that are scheduled for a specific time appear in Month View.Untimed Events: The events that are scheduled for a specific date but not a specific time appear in Month View.Daily Repeating Events: The events that repeat every day appear in Month View.7Select OK.Selecting alarm tones1Press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences.3Select the Application pick list and select Calendar.4Select the Volume pick list and select the volume level.TIPYou can customize your Centro 690 to display the most current Calendar event in the Main tab in the Phone application. Press Phone, open the Options menu, and then select Phone Display Options. Check the Show Calendar event box.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERWORLD CLOCK1607CHAPTER5Select the Vibrate pick list and select when you want your Centro 690 to vibrate for an event alarm.6Select tones from any of the following pick lists: Alarm Sound: The tone that plays the first time your alarm goes off.Reminder Sound: The tone that plays if an alarm is not acknowledged and the alarm repeats itself.Repeat: The number of times the alarm repeats itself if the alarm is not acknowledged.Default Alarm: A default amount of time before the event for which the alarm goes off.7Select Done.World ClockWorld Clock displays the day and time in three cities anywhere around the globe. Whether you’re traveling or staying home, it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your business associates, friends, and family in faraway places.TIPYou can also record sounds and use them as alarms. Select Manage on the Sound & Alerts Preferences screen.•To record a sound, select New.•To play a sound, select it and press Center on the 5-way.•To delete a sound, select it and press Backspace.•To send a sound, select it and then select Send.DID YOU KNOW?Your Centro includes a silent alarm that can vibrate even when the Ringer switch is set to Sound Off.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERWORLD CLOCK 1617CHAPTERSelecting citiesWorld Clock shows the system date and time above the world map. If you selected the option to get the date and time from the mobile network (see Setting the date and time), your network automatically updates the time display to match the local time when you travel. Below the world map, you can view the time in two other cities. 1Press Applications and select World Clock .2Select a City pick list, and select a city in the same time zone. Adding citiesIf the city you want to display is not in the predefined list, you can add it.1Select a City pick list and select Edit List.2Select Add.3Select a location in the same time zone as the city you want to add, and then select OK.TIPIf you did not select the option to get the date and time from the mobile network, you can set the city at the top of the screen to a fixed location. TIPIf you travel a lot, you may want to select your home city as one of these two cities, so that you always know what time it is at home.DID YOU KNOW?You can run your stylus over the map to see the time in other cities. The shadow over the map represents nighttime moving across the globe.TIPWorld Clock does not automatically update the system time for daylight-saving time. To change the Daylight Savings Time setting, see Setting the date and time.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERTASKS1627CHAPTER4Enter the name of the city.5Select Location, select Map, select the location of the city, and then select OK.6If the city is not on daylight-saving time, uncheck this box. If daylight-saving time is observed, enter Start and End dates.7Select OK, and then select Done.Setting an alarmThe next time you travel, don’t rely on a hotel alarm clock to get you to that important meeting. Use your Centro 690 instead. World Clock includes a built-in alarm feature that you can use as a travel alarm.1Select Off in the upper-right corner.2Select the time you want the alarm to sound.3Select OK.Tasks You can use Tasks to remind you of tasks you need to complete and to keep a record of when you finish tasks. Adding a task1Press Applications and select Ta s k s . 2Select New to create a new task.3Enter a description of the task. The text can be longer than one line.Setting task priority, due date, and other detailsThe Details dialog box enables you to assign a priority level, due date, category, privacy flag, and other details for each task. TIPTo customize the alarm sound and volume, open the Options menu and select Alarm Preferences.TIPMake sure the Ringer switch is set to Sound On, so that you can hear the alarm.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERTASKS 1637CHAPTER1Select the task to which you want to assign details.2Select Details.3Set any of the following: Priority: Select the priority number for this task (1 is the most important). Later you can arrange your tasks based on the importance of each task.Category: Assign the task to a specific category.Due Date: Select the Due Date pick list and select a due date for the task.Alarm: Set an alarm for this task.Repeat: Indicate whether the task occurs at regular intervals and how often it repeats. When you check off a repeating task, the next instance of this task automatically appears in your task list.Private: Check this box to mark this task private. See Working with private entries for additional information.: Select this button to enter additional text that you want to associate with the task.4Select OK.Checking off a task1Select the task you want to check off.2Press Center or tap in the box to check off the task.TIPYou can also select the priority from the Tasks list by selecting the number next to a task and then selecting a priority level.TIPIf you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the Tasks Preferences screen, you can select the due date in the Tasks list to set a new date.TIPPress Menu to access other features such as importing phone numbers into the Tasks list.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERTASKS1647CHAPTEROrganizing your tasksIn the Tasks list, select one of these options:All: Displays all your tasks.Date: Displays tasks that are due in a specific time frame. With Date selected, press Down to select the pick list, and then press Center to see the various options: Due Today, Last 7 Days, Next 7 Days, or Past Due.Category: Displays tasks that are assigned to the selected category. Select the Category pick list to select a different category.TIPIf you accidentally check off a task and need to uncheck it, highlight the task again and press Center on the 5-way to uncheck it.TIPYou can set Tasks to record the date that you completed a task, and you can select to show or hide completed tasks. Completed tasks remain in the memory of your Centro 690 until you purge them.DID YOU KNOW?Overdue tasks have an exclamation point (!) next to the due date.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ORGANIZERTASKS 1657CHAPTERDeleting a task1Select the task you want to delete.2Press Menu .3Select Delete Task from the Record menu.4Select OK.Customizing TasksThe Tasks Preferences screen enables you to control the appearance of the Tasks list screen.1In the Tasks list screen, press Menu .2Select Options, and then select Preferences.3Set any of the following preferences:Sort by: Indicates the order in which your tasks appear in the list.Show Completed Tasks: Displays tasks you’ve checked off.Record Completion Date: Replaces the due date with the completion date when you complete (check off) the task.Show Due Dates: Displays task due dates and inserts an exclamation point (!) next to overdue tasks.Show Priorities: Displays the priority setting for each task.Show Categories: Displays the category for each task.Alarm Sound: Sets the sound for the alarms you assign to your tasks.4Select OK.TIPTo save memory, you can purge all completed tasks. Open the Record menu and select Purge. Select OK.DID YOU KNOW?You can display your tasks in your calendar. See Customizing display options for your calendar for details.
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CHAPTER8Your memos and documentsWith its ability to store large amounts of important information, your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device lets you take your office with you—including your Microsoft Office and PDF files. You can keep updated copies of the files on both your Centro 690 and your computer so that you can work on them in the most convenient location any time.Leave your note pad and voice recorder at home. Use Memos to type notes. Use Voice Memo to record notes, agenda items, and other important thoughts, and play them back, right on your Centro 690. You can even send your notes and voice memos to a friend or colleague by attaching them to an email or multimedia message.Benefits•Manage Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on your Centro 690•Improve productivity by taking important docs, spreadsheets, and presentations with you•Capture thoughts on the fly
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YOUR MEMOS AND DOCUMENTSDOCUMENTS TO GO® PROFESSIONAL 1698CHAPTERDocuments To Go® ProfessionalNOTE The Palm Software Installation CD includes the Documents To Go® desktop software. On your Centro 690, the companion for Documents To Go is named Documents and it’s already installed on your Centro 690.With the Documents application, you can take your important office info with you. You can carry, create, view, and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files directly on your Centro 690. You can also view, carry, and manage PowerPoint and PDF files. For example, you can open email attachments, files you download with the web browser, and files stored on an expansion card—as long as the files are in a supported format. NOTE The version of Documents To Go that comes with your Centro 690 supports only viewing of Microsoft Office 2007 documents. To access Office 2007 files on your Centro, you must save the files in Office 2003 format. For information about an upgrade that supports Office 2007, go to dataviz.com/office2007 (additional fees may apply).If you install the Documents To Go desktop software (from the Palm Software Installation CD), you can use Documents To Go to transfer files from your computer to your Centro 690 when you synchronize.Here are a few more examples of what you can do with Documents:•Send and receive email attachments in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat file formats (DOC, XLS, PPT, and PDF).•View Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat files (DOC, XLS, PPT, and PDF).•Create or edit a Word-compatible document or Excel-compatible spreadsheet on your Centro 690, and then save it in the native DOC or XLS format. •Create a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, use the Documents To Go desktop application to optimize the file for your Centro 690, and then sync the file onto your Centro 690 to view it on the go.
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YOUR MEMOS AND DOCUMENTSMEMOS1708CHAPTERNOTE The Documents application does not support some editing functions, such as multiple font sizes and spell checking.Opening a documentIn the Documents application, you can view and open any Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Acrobat (PDF) file on your Centro 690 or on an expansion card that is inserted into the expansion slot.1Press Applications and select Documents .2Select the document you want from the list.MemosMemos are a great way to store notes on your Centro 690. TIPFor more info on the Documents application on your Centro 690, go to dataviz.com. If you installed the desktop application from the Palm Software Installation CD, you can also click the Documents To Go icon on your computer, and then click Help.TIPInstall the Files application from the Palm Software Installation CD to easily browse and manage files on an expansion card.TIPWhen you work on a file on your Centro 690, you can save it to your Centro 690 or to an expansion card. Open the File menu, select Save As, and then select the location where you want to save the file.DID YOU KNOW?Each memo can include 4,096 characters of text.
YOUR MEMOS AND DOCUMENTSVOICE MEMO 1718CHAPTERCreating a memo1Press Applications and select Memos .2Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. 3Select Done.Deleting a memo1Open the memo you want to delete.2Press Menu .3Select Delete Memo from the Record menu.4Select OK.Voice MemoVoice Memo provides a place for you to record and play back notes and other important thoughts directly on your Centro 690.Creating a voice memoWhen recording a voice memo, hold your Centro 690 with the screen facing you while you’re speaking. 1Press and hold the Side button on your Centro 690 while recording your memo. After you finish recording, release the Side button.The memo is automatically saved to your Centro 690.2(Optional) Enter a title for the memo. TIPYou can assign categories to your memos. Open the memo you want to change, select the category pick list at the top of the screen, and select a category.
YOUR MEMOS AND DOCUMENTSVOICE MEMO1728CHAPTERListening to a voice memo1Press Applications and select Voice Memo .2In the Voice Memo list, navigate to the voice memo title and then press Center to select it. The voice memo begins to play.3Press Center to pause or stop playback.TIPYou can also access Voice Memo by pressing Applications and selecting Voice Memo.TIPIf you need to pause while recording, press and hold Center on the 5-way. Release the button to resume recording.DID YOU KNOW?You can use a voice memo as a ringtone. Highlight the voice memo in the list, open the Voice Memo menu, and then select Copy to Ringtone.TIPTo adjust the volume level, press the Volume button on the side of your Centro 690.TIPTo change a voice memo title, open the Voice Memo menu and select Rename Memo.DID YOU KNOW?You can send a voice memo in an email or MMS message (see the documentation for your email application, or Creating and sending a multimedia message). You can also use Bluetooth® wireless technology to send a voice memo to a nearby Bluetooth device (see Sending info over a Bluetooth wireless connection).
CHAPTER9Your application and info management toolsSynchronization is a great way to transfer, update, and back up info on your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device. Synchronizing simply means that info you entered or updated in one place (your Centro or your computer) is automatically updated in the other. There’s no need to enter info twice.Expansion cards (sold separately) provide a compact and limitless storage solution. When one card becomes full, simply use another card to carry your extra music and video clips and to install and run games and other software, from dictionaries to travel guides.Benefits•Locate info in your applications with the Find feature•Install applications, games, and other software•Quickly enter, update, and protect your info on your computer and your Centro•Store, carry, and exchange info
In this chapterUsing Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Viewing and using the alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Installing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Removing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Viewing application info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Sending information with Bluetooth® wireless technology . . . . . . . 182Beaming information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Synchronizing information—advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Using expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSUSING FIND 1759CHAPTERUsing FindThe Find feature locates any text in the built-in applications and databases and in some third-party applications. The Find feature searches for the group of characters you specify, including characters that are part of a word. Find is not case-sensitive.1Press Option , and then press Shift/Find to open the Find dialog box.2Enter the text you want to find. 3Select OK to start the search.4In the search results, select the text you want to review, or select Find More to continue the search.Viewing and using the alertsThe Alert dialog box on your Centro 690 shows info about incoming items, such as new messages and Calendar events. An alert also notifies you when you miss a phone call.To view the Alert dialog box, tap the blinking bell with your stylus when it appears in the upper-left corner of any screen, or press and hold Center when the blinking bell appears.DID YOU KNOW?Find locates any word that begins with the text you enter. For example, entering “plane” finds “planet” but not “airplane.”
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSCALCULATOR1769CHAPTERIn the Alert dialog box, you can do any of the following:•Check the box next to the alert to remove it from the list.•Select the alert to open the corresponding application and view the alert item (message, event, missed call, and so on). •Select Done to close the Alert dialog box. The alert remains active and the bell continues to blink in the upper-left corner of the screen.•Select Clear All to delete all alerts in the Alert dialog box. CalculatorCalculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator with scientific, financial, and conversion functions. Switching between Basic and Advanced Calculator Modes1Press Applications and select Calc .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Advanced Mode or Basic Mode.TIPIn Basic Mode, you can also press Right on the 5-way to switch to Advanced Mode. In Advanced Mode, press Right on the 5-way to cycle between functions, and press Left on the 5-way to return to Basic Mode. DID YOU KNOW?You can tap the onscreen number pad or use the keyboard to input numbers.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSCALCULATOR 1779CHAPTERSelecting functions in Advanced Calculator Mode1Switch to Advanced Mode (see the preceding procedure).2Press Menu . 3Select Options, and then select the type of function you want to use:Math: Advanced mathematical functions such as exponents, roots, and logarithms.Trig: Trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, tangent, and variants.Finance: Financial calculator functions such as APR and amortization.Logic: Hexadecimal characters in keypad, plus logic functions such as And, Not, Or, and Xor.Statistics: Statistical functions such as sum, factorial, and random number generator.Weight/Tmp: Weight and temperature conversions for metric and English values.Length: Length conversions for metric and English values.Area: Area conversions for metric, traditional, and English values.Volume: Volume conversions for metric and English values.4Press Menu . 5Select Pref, and then select the decimal display format: Float, Fixed(x), Sci(x), or Eng(x).6Press Menu . 7Select Pref, and then select the number display format: Degrees, Radians, or Grads.TIPSelect Sto to store a number in one of ten memory slots. Select Rcl to recall a stored number.TIPSelect Con to access a list of mathematical constants such as Avogadro’s number or the speed of light.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSINSTALLING APPLICATIONS1789CHAPTERInstalling applicationsYour Centro 690 comes with several built-in and ready-to-use applications. You can also install additional applications, such as business software, games, and more. The Palm Software Installation CD includes several bonus software apps, and you can purchase other third-party Palm OS® by ACCESS apps as well. To learn about applications you can add to your Centro 690, go to NOTE The instructions in this section tell you how to install basic PRC (Palm OS application) and PDB (Palm OS database) files on your Centro. Some Palm OS software uses an installer or wizard to guide you through the process. For details, consult the documentation that came with the software.Installing bonus software from My Centro on your deviceMy Centro lets you download and install software that you can use on your Centro. If the software has a desktop component in addition to a Centro component, you need to download the software to your computer first. See Installing bonus software from My Palm on your computer for info on installing software that includes a desktop component.1Press Applications and select My Centro .2Select the Bonus tab.3Select the Install link below the name of the application you want to install. Repeat step 3 to install additional applications. Installing applications from the InternetYou can use the web browser on your Centro to install Palm OS files (PRC or PDB) directly from the Internet. When you download a PRC or PDB file, it is automatically installed on your Centro. If a file is compressed (for example, as a ZIP or SIT file), you need to download it to your computer, expand the file, and then synchronize to transfer the expanded file to your Centro.NOTE Make sure the application you download is compatible with your device.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSINSTALLING APPLICATIONS 1799CHAPTER1Open the web browser (see Viewing a web page).2Go to the page that contains the link to the application you want to download.3Press Left or Right to highlight the link to the file, and then press Center to initiate the download process.4Follow the onscreen instructions to accept and install the application.Installing bonus software from My Palm on your computer1On your computer, go to palm.com/mypalm/centro690.2Follow the onscreen instructions to download the application(s) you want to install.3When prompted to select either Save or Run, select Run to place the application(s) in the install queue.4Synchronize your Centro with your computer to install the application(s) on your Centro.Installing other third-party applications from a computerWhen you download an application to your computer, it is probably in a compressed format such as a ZIP or SIT file. If the file is compressed, you need to use a decompression utility on your computer, such as WinZip or Allume Stuffit Expander, before you install the application on your Centro. BEFORE YOU BEGIN To install an app from your computer to your Centro, you must first install Palm®Desktop software on your computer (see Installing the desktop synchronization software).1 Windows: Drag and drop the file(s) onto the Palm Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop.Mac: Drag and drop the file(s) onto the Send To Device droplet in the Palm folder.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSREMOVING APPLICATIONS1809CHAPTER2Select your device name from the User list, and then click OK.3Synchronize your Centro with your computer to install the application(s) on your Centro 690.Getting help with third-party applicationsIf you encounter a problem (such as an error message) with a third-party application, contact the application’s author or vendor. For general troubleshooting of third-party applications, see Third-party applications.Removing applications If you decide that you no longer need an application, or you want to free up memory, you can remove apps from your Centro or an expansion card (for more on expansion cards, see Inserting an expansion card). You can remove only apps, patches, and extensions that you install; you cannot remove the built-in apps that reside in the ROM portion of your Centro.1Press Applications . TIPWant to install an app to an expansion card rather than to your Centro 690? Windows: Open Palm® Quick Install and drag the file to the Expansion Card pane.Mac: In the menu for Palm Desktop software, click HotSync, select Install Handheld files, and select expansion card as the file’s destination.TIPOn a Windows computer, you can also access Palm Quick Install by selecting the Quick Install icon in Palm Desktop software, or the Programs folder in the Start menu.DID YOU KNOW?Some applications are factory installed on your Centro and cannot be deleted. These are listed with a Lock icon next to them.DID YOU KNOW?Applications deleted from your Centro 690 are kept on your computer in the Archive folder of your user folder. If you have trouble locating your user folder, see I can’t find my user folder.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSVIEWING APPLICATION INFO 1819CHAPTER2If you want to remove an application from an expansion card, insert the card into your Centro.3Press Menu .4Select Delete on the App menu.5Select the Delete From pick list and select the location of the application you want to remove: Phone or <card name>.6Select the application that you want to remove.7Select Delete, and then select Yes to confirm deletion.8Synchronize to remove the application from the Backup subfolder on your computer.Manually deleting applicationsIf an app you delete reappears on your Centro 690, you may need to manually delete the app from your computer.1Locate your Backup subfolder on your computer. Windows: C:\Program Files\Palm\<device name>.Mac: Mac HD\Applications\Palm\Users\<device name>. If you upgraded from a previous version of Palm Desktop, your Backup subfolder may be located in the palmOne or Handspring folder.2If you find a PRC or PDB file for the application you just removed, delete the file from the Backup subfolder.3Delete the file from your device again.Viewing application infoThe Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your Centro.1Press Applications . 2Press Menu .3Select Info on the App menu.4Select the Device pick list and select the location of the app you want to view info for: Phone or <card name>.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSENDING INFORMATION WITH BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY1829CHAPTER5At the bottom of the screen, select the type of information you want to view:Version: The version numbers of applications on your Centro 690.Size: The size (in kilobytes) of applications and information on your Centro 690.Records: The number of entries in various applications on your Centro 690.6Scroll to the application you want to see info about.7Select Done.Sending information with Bluetooth® wireless technologyThe range of Bluetooth® wireless technology is up to 30 feet in optimum environmental conditions. Performance and range may be affected by physical obstacles, radio interference from nearby electronic equipment, and other factors.Sending info over a Bluetooth wireless connectionIn most applications, you can send an individual entry or item such as a contact or a picture. You can also send all the entries in a category, such as all contacts in the Business category. TIPCheck your battery level before establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection. If the battery level is very low, you can’t make a Bluetooth wireless connection.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSENDING INFORMATION WITH BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY 1839CHAPTER1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On. 3Open an application.4Select the entry or category you want to send. You cannot send an item that has a lock next to it.5Press Menu .6Select Send from the leftmost menu.7Select Bluetooth, and then select OK.8Select the receiving device(s) from the Discovery Results list, and then select OK.9Wait for a message to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Centro.Sending an app over a Bluetooth wireless connection1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On. 3Press Applications .4Press Menu .5Select Send from the App menu.6Select the Send From pick list and select the location of the app you want to send: Phone or <card name>.7Select the application you want to transfer. You cannot send an item that has a lock next to it.8Select Send.9Select Bluetooth, and then select OK.10 Select the receiving device(s) from the Discovery Results list, and then select OK.11 Wait for a message to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Centro.Receiving info over a Bluetooth wireless connection1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On. 3Select the Visibility pick list and select one of the following:Visible: Enables Bluetooth devices that are not on your Trusted Devices list to request a connection with your Centro 690. Your Centro 690 remains accessible to other devices until you
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSBEAMING INFORMATION1849CHAPTERturn this option off. After you’ve finished using this setting, remember to change it back to Hidden.Te m p o r a r y : Enables Bluetooth devices that are not on your Trusted Devices list to request a connection with your Centro 690 during the next two minutes. Your Centro 690 reverts to the Hidden setting and becomes inaccessible to other devices after two minutes.4Use the other device to discover your Centro 690 and send information to it:•See the other device’s documentation to learn how to discover and send information over a Bluetooth wireless connection. •If the Ringer switch is set to Sound On, your Centro beeps to notify you of the connection and then prompts you to accept the info. Select a category or expansion card to file the item(s). If you don’t select a category, the item(s) goes into the Unfiled category.5Select Ye s to receive the information or No to refuse it.Beaming information Your Centro 690 is equipped with an IR (infrared) port so that you can beam information to another device with an IR port—provided the other device supports IR communications with Palm OS devices. The IR port is located on the side of your Centro 690, next to the expansion card slot, behind the small dark shield.TIPThe Device Name in the Bluetooth app is the name other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology see when they connect to your Centro 690. The default name is the name you gave your device during setup. You can change this name if you want to.DID YOU KNOW?When you receive an application over a Bluetooth connection, you can store the application on your Centro 690 or send it to an expansion card inserted into the expansion card slot.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSBEAMING INFORMATION 1859CHAPTERBeaming an entryYou can beam an individual entry or item such as a contact or a picture. You can also beam all the entries in the selected category, such as all the contacts in the Business or Family category.1Open the application that holds the entry you want to beam.2Select the entry or category you want to beam. You cannot beam an item that has a lock icon next to it.3Press Menu .4Select Record, and then select one of the following:Beam: Sends an individual record. Beam Category: Sends all entries in the current category.5When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port on your Centro directly at the IR port of the receiving device.6Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Centro.Beaming an applicationNot all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appears on the Beam screen next to applications that cannot be beamed.TIPFor best results, the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles, and both devices must be stationary. If you have difficulty beaming, shorten the distance and avoid bright sunlight.TIPOnce you set up your business card, you can beam it in two key presses: From the Main tab in the Phone application, press Menu, and then press M.DID YOU KNOW?If you beam a bookmark or saved page from the web browser, it beams the URL, not the contents of that page.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSBEAMING INFORMATION1869CHAPTER1Press Applications .2Press Menu .3Select Beam from the App menu.4Select the Beam From pick list and select the location of the application you want to beam: Phone or <card name>.5Select the application you want to transfer.6Select Beam.7When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port on your Centro directly at the IR port of the receiving device.8Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Centro.Receiving beamed informationBEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure that the Beam Receive option in Power Preferences is set to On. See Optimizing power settings for details.1Turn on your screen.2Select the beam command on the transmitting device.3Point the IR port on your Centro directly at the IR port of the transmitting device to open the Beam Status dialog box.4When the Beam Status dialog box appears, select a category for the entry.5Select Ye s to receive the information or No to refuse it.TIPIf you do not select a category when you receive a beamed item, the item is placed in the Unfiled category.TIPIf you can’t receive beamed info, make sure that you are not running a third-party app that disables beaming. If you still can’t receive a beam, try a soft reset (see Resetting your Centro).DID YOU KNOW?You can store a beamed app on your Centro 690 or send it to an expansion card inserted into the expansion card slot.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—ADVANCED 1879CHAPTERSynchronizing information—advancedChanging which applications syncBy default, information from Calendar, Contacts, Memos, Pictures & Videos, and Tasks is updated each time you synchronize your Centro 690. You can change which applications synchronize. For example, if you don’t use the Memos application and you want to speed up synchronization, you can turn off synchronization for Memos.WINDOWS ONLY1Click HotSync® manager in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen.2Select Custom.3Select your device name from the User list at the top of the screen.4Select the application for which you want to turn synchronization on or off, and then click Change.5Select Synchronize the files to turn on synchronization for an app.Select Do nothing to turn off synchronization for an app that currently synchronizes (for example, to turn off synchronization for Memos if you do not use this app).TIPWindows If you set up your Centro 690 to sync with Outlook, you can learn how to change which applications synchronize and change their synchronization settings by doing the following: Click the HotSync manager icon in the taskbar and select Custom. Select a conduit that syncs with Outlook, click Change, and then click Help.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—ADVANCED1889CHAPTERNOTE If you want the information in one location (on your Centro 690 or on your computer) to completely replace the information in the other location for that app, select one of the two overwrite options. For example, if the Calendar info on your Centro 690 is accurate but the info on your computer has become corrupted, select Handheld overwrites Desktop for the Calendar app to have your Centro 690 info replace your computer info. Note that “handheld” refers to your Centro 690 and “desktop” refers to your computer.6(Optional) If you want to make this change permanent, check the Set as default box. Otherwise, your change affects only one synchronization (the next one you do); thereafter, the synchronization action reverts to what it was before the change.7Click OK.8(Optional) To turn synchronization on or off for other apps, repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7 for each application you want to change.9Click Done.MAC ONLY1Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder.2From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings.3From the User pop-up menu, select your device name.4Select the application for which you want to turn synchronization on or off, and then click Conduit Settings.5Select Synchronize the files to turn on synchronization for an app.Select Do nothing to turn off synchronization for an app that currently synchronizes (for example, to turn off synchronization for Memos if you do not use this app).
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—ADVANCED 1899CHAPTERNOTE If you want the information in one location (Centro 690 or computer) to completely replace the information in the other location for that app, select one of the two overwrite options. For example, if the Calendar info on your Centro 690 is accurate but the info on your Mac has become corrupted, select Handheld overwrites Macintosh for the Calendar app to have your Centro 690 info replace the info on your Mac. Note that “handheld” refers to your Centro 690.6(Optional) If you want to make this change permanent, click Make Default. Otherwise, your change affects only one synchronization (the next one you do); thereafter, the synchronization action reverts to what it was before the change.7Click OK.8(Optional) To turn synchronization on or off for other apps, repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7 for each application you want to change.9Close the Conduit Settings window.Setting up a Bluetooth connection for synchronizationIf your computer is enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can synchronize wirelessly over a Bluetooth connection.1Press Applications and select Bluetooth .2Select Bluetooth On.3(Optional) Enter a device name that identifies your Centro 690 when it is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.TIPThe device name you enter is the name other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology see when they connect to your Centro 690. The default name is the name you gave your device during setup. You can change this name if you want to.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—ADVANCED1909CHAPTERNOTE Use the same device name for all your Bluetooth connections. If you change the device name, you need to re-create any partnerships you have already created.4Select the Visibility pick list and select Visible or Te m p o r a r y.5Select Setup Devices.6Select HotSync Setup. 7Follow the onscreen instructions to create a partnership between your Centro 690 and your computer. In some cases you may need to perform setup steps on your computer before you can complete this step. Check your computer’s documentation for specific setup instructions.8After you finish the HotSync setup, select Done to return to Applications View.0You’re now ready to sync your Centro 690 with your Bluetooth computer.Synchronizing over a Bluetooth connectionWhen you synchronize using the Bluetooth wireless feature on your Centro, you don’t need your sync cable. This is especially useful if you travel with a laptop enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.BEFORE YOU BEGIN Verify the following on your computer:•It includes built-in Bluetooth wireless technology or a Bluetooth adapter. •Bluetooth is turned on.•HotSync manager is active. On a Windows computer, you know HotSync TIPAfter you form a partnership with a device, you can change the Visibility setting back to Hidden. That way only devices with which you’ve already formed a partnership can find your Centro 690. New devices cannot request a connection.
YOUR APPLICATION AND INFO MANAGEMENT TOOLSSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—ADVANCED 1919CHAPTERmanager is active when its icon appears in the lower-right corner of your screen.1Press Applications and select HotSync .2Select Local.3Select the pick list below the HotSync icon, and then select the name of the PC you set up for Bluetooth synchronization (see Setting up a Bluetooth connection for synchronization).4Select the HotSync icon on your Centro 690.When synchronization is complete, a message appears at the top of your Centro 690 screen. Be patient; synchronization may take a few minutes.Synchronizing over an infrared connectionWhen you synchronize using the IR port on your Centro, you don’t need your sync cable. This is especially useful if you travel with an IR-enabled laptop.BEFORE YOU BEGIN Verify the following on your computer:•It has an enabled IR port or an IR device attached to it. Check your computer’s documentation to see if it supports IR communication.•HotSync manager is active. On a Windows computer, you know HotSync manager is active when its icon appears in the lower-right corner of your screen.WINDOWS ONLY1On your computer, click HotSync manager in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen. Make sure that Infrared is selected.

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