Chapter1.Things you can do right now

Chapter 1. Things you can do right now

Your handheld can do all kinds of cool things. While the other chapters in this book spell out how to be productive and save time with your handheld, this chapter lists stuff you can do right now, in just a few minutes or less. Each item comes with references pointing you to other places in the book where you can learn more. Start right here.

Take the Quick Tour

Your handheld comes with several built-in tools to help you use it faster and better. Quick Tour is the first application shown on the Home screen. Use it to learn handheld basics. To learn what the Home screen is all about, see page 10.

All about apps

An application (or app) is a software program. Your handheld comes with built-in applications for managing contact information, schedules, and everyday tasks. Other apps let you manage photos, play music, and even watch videos. You can buy other apps online at www.palmOne.com. For details, see pages 80 and 132.

Getting around on your handheldge

Your handheld was designed to be intuitive to use. Tap with your stylus or use the navigator to move around on the screen and select items.

• To learn more about the stylus, see page 12.

• To learn more about the navigator, see page 22.

Helpful tips

The Memos application includes some nifty tips and advice on using your handheld, in the form of actual memos. Tap the Memos icon on the Home screen and then tap any item from the list of memos.

Go home

To go to the Home screen anytime, press and hold the Center button.