325CHAPTER 18Setting Preferences for Your HandheldPreferences enable you to customize the configuration options on your handheld.The options are grouped into three categories: General, Communication, andPersonal. Each category provides access to a list of relevant Preferences screens.Use Preferences to do the following:n Access the General Preferences screens to customize any of the followingsettings:n Access the Communication Preferences screens to customize any of thefollowing settings:Date & Time Set the location, date, and time.Digitizer Calibrate the screen on your handheld.Formats Set the country default and the formats for times, dates,calendar, and numbers.Graffiti 2 Select alternate strokes for selected Graffiti® 2 characters.Keyboard Customize the keyboard by remapping the character orfunction of the key, and setting how each key respondswhen pressed or held.Power Set these features: auto-shutoff interval, Stay on in cradle,and Beam receive.Sounds and Alerts Set the alarm options and sounds for your handheld.Writing Area Enable and disable Writing Area Preferences and show orhide penstrokes while writing Graffiti 2 characters.Network For advanced users: Configure your handheld for use withTCP/IP services or with an ISP.Connection Configure cradle, modem, and infrared communicationsettings.VPN Configure your VPN accounts on your handheld.
