Cases and covers

No case can protect your handheld against every accident , but a case can greatly reduce the odds of scratches and other damage. Some cases have storage pouches for expansion cards, stylus replacements , and other stuff. If it's style you want, go to www.palmOne.com/persona and visit the line of specialty cases from Vaja.

Case and cover tips

Two Graffiti 2 stickers were included with your handheld. Stick them inside your case for quick reference.
Keep losing your stylus? Buy a pack of extras at www.palmOne.com/store and tuck them in your case.
Ultra-thin transparent screen protectors reduce glare and protect against scratches. They work best if you change them about once a month.
Make sure the case isn't too small for your handheld. Check the specs on the package for compatibility with your model.
Look for explicit mention of the Tungsten E handheld in the case description.
Want color ? palmOne persona cases come in a variety of colors.

What to look for in a case

Protection

A case that covers the screen is essential, but the rest of the handheld is also worth protecting. A hard case can protect the handheld from inevitable drops .

Storage

Many cases can store expansion cards, accessories, and a few personal items. Consider spending a few bucks more for a case that can replace your wallet.

Access

Cases that open and close with one hand are especially convenient . Also consider access to the sides and top of the handheld for headphones, power cords, and cables.

Types of cases (not all may be presently available)

	Materials	Pros	Cons
Soft case
	Cloth or moisture-repellent fabric.	Covers screen, prevents scratches. May have space for cards and more.	Zippered. May slow down access to the handheld and muffle alarms and alerts.
Hard case
	Plastic or aluminum hard shell.	Impact protection. May have spring-loaded access and storage.	May slow down access to the handheld and muffle alarms and alerts.

Leather case
	Black or brown leather.	Holds handheld, extras, and wallet items such as credit cards in a functional package.	Some models still require screen protectors because the screen is constantly exposed.

palmOne persona
	Stylish handsewn leathers.	Holds handheld, credit cards, expansion cards, and spare stylus. Can be engraved with your name , too.	If you don't mind the extra costs, these cases combine stylish form plus great functionality.

Expansion cards

Once you discover that you can carry MP3 files, software, lots of photos, audio books, videos , and even complete movies on your handheld, an expansion card becomes a necessity. Buy a high-capacity card to hold everything (at least for a while), or a few smaller ones if you want to keep different categories of things separate. Keep the dummy card in a safe place and use it when a card is not present.

Expansion card tips

Buy a case that includes expansion card storage slots.
Expansion cards are hot-swappable, which means you can eject or insert new cards any time the card is not in use.
SD expansion cards have a small locking tab on the side. Move it down to lock the card, preventing any changes.

Suggested expansion card usages

Size	Comments	Usages
128MB	For light users, one card can cover everything	Holds your photos, a few audio books, and your extra files and apps.
256MB	Better for music use, audio book use, or lots of video	Holds everything you need for most average users, including 2 hours of music.
512MB	One card for all your needs	No worries about keeping track of multiple expansion cards.
1GB	Carry it all	Carry large segments of your office or your media plus over 8 hours of MP3s.

Software on cards and on CDs: Find a great selection at www.palmOne.com/store

Reference

The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia has more than 24,000 entries supported by more than 900 photos, maps, tables, and illustrations. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Franklin Thesaurus contains more than 215,000 definitions and more than 340,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Games

The best selling NFL video game is now available for the first time ever for PDAs and mobile phones. Madden NFL 2005 provides the latest player stats and team line-ups and is completely updated for the 2004-2005 season. Playoffs, regular season , and exhibition game modes are all tracked with updated game stats.

Software on CD

Many games, references, and utility software are sold on CDs and copied to your PC. Then transfer what you want, when you need it, to an expansion card for use. The Zondervan NIV Study Bible is one popular example. Others include Centipede & More Classic Games, Directions on-the-go , and more. See www.palmOne.com for all the latest software on CDs you can transfer to your Treo smartphone.

Card readers

Buy a USB expansion card reader if you are serious about music, video, or photos. Shop for card readers that plug into the USB port of your computer and whose drivers are built in.

Backup

You can back up your entire handheld either fully or incrementally to an expansion card. Use software such as BackupMan, Bachmann's Mobile Backup, or Backup Buddy.

Card tip

When using a card reader on your desktop computer, make sure to eject the drive before removing the card. Files may be missing if you neglect to do this.

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