Page 12 Introduction to Your Handheld2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries supplied with yourhandheld into the battery compartment.Note: A diagram in the interior of the battery compartmentshows + and - ends of the batteries. When correctlyinstalled, the clips in the battery compartment secure thebatteries in place.3. Insert the battery door back into place so that it is flush with theback of your handheld and “clicks” into position.Important: Do not force the battery door. When the batteries arecorrectly installed, the battery door clips smoothlyinto place. If you feel resistance when replacing thedoor, make sure the door is aligned with the slots onthe back of your handheld, and that the batteries arefirmly seated in the battery compartment.Palm Desktop softwarePalm Desktop software extends many of the functions of yourhandheld to your computer and serves to back up all your data.Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software isoptional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the built-in HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information onyour handheld with the information on your computer.It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to thedata on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or PalmDesktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.With Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:n Work with your handheld applications on your computer. PalmDesktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To DoList, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you canview, enter, and modify any data stored on your handheld. (Youcannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop software.)n Back up the data stored on your handheld with HotSynctechnology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktopsoftware. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensuresyour data is always safe and up-to-date. See “Exchanging andupdating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for moreinformation.
