Palm m500

Palm m500

Support Lifecycle: Legacy. Release: March 2001. more info

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User Guides Options Date
Palm m500 Series Getting Started Guide Download 3/19/2001
Palm m500 Series Handbook Download 3/19/2001
! Palm m500 Series Handbook Download 3/19/2001
Additional reading Options Date
Palm Desktop Software for Mac User Guide Download 3/26/2009
One Year Warranty Download 1/1/2009

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Specifications

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Product first offered:

2001

Hardware/Software:

  • 8 MB RAM
  • 4 MB Flash ROM
  • Motorola 33 MHzMC68VZ328 processor
  • Operating System ver. 4.0 (upgradeable)
  • Advanced LCD with sidelights
  • 4-bit (16 gray levels)
  • Infrared port -- "beam" files and applications to other IR-enabled Pam OS handheld users
  • Vibrating & LED Alarms -- Programmable, silent alarms
  • Universal Connector -- Snap on a digital camera, modem, GPS system, keyboard and more
  • SD/MultiMediaCard Expansion Slot -- Add up to 64MB of storage, back-up, applications, and content
  • CD ROM -- Palm™ Desktop software 4.0.1, Chapura (3rd Party Vendor) PocketMirror link to Microsoft Outlook 97, 98, 2000, and AvantGo software

Applications:

The following are the standard applications that come installed on the Palm m500 handheld.

  • Address Book -- Store phone numbers and addresses
  • Calculator -- Basic calculator for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Date Book -- Keep track of appointments, birthdays, meetings
  • HotSync® technology -- Backup all data to the desktop
  • Memo Pad -- General notes
  • Prefs -- Customize the settings, set the time, date, etc.
  • Security -- Protect important files
  • To Do List -- Sorts To Dos by category, priority, or due date
  • Notepad -- Handwrite and store notes directly on the screen
  • Clock -- Time displays through the flip cover
  • Graffiti® -- Designed to help learn the Graffiti language
  • Expense -- Keep track of expenses
  • Mail -- Read and send e--mail messages

Additional Bundled Software:

  • AvantGo
  • Documents To Go v3.0 by DataViz, Inc.
  • MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition
  • Palm™ Reader
  • AOL for Palm OS®
  • Pocket Mirror 3.0
  • Palm™ Mobile Connectivity Software
  • PowerOne Calculator
  • MultiMail SE

Accessories:

These items are packaged with all new Palm m500 handhelds.

  • USB HotSync® cradle with built-in battery charger
  • Leather flip cover
  • Metal Stylus
  • Getting started manual (also available on website for download)
  • CD ROM -- Palm™ Desktop software, bonus software and documentation

These specifications were correct at the time of writing.
However, some specifications may vary over the lifespan of a product. Please refer to the product's box for a definitive description of specifications and components included with a particular unit. Visit the Palm products section for details on our current product lineup.