How to use a Palm Computer (Big Clock Example) More information on using a Palm computer is here:

The "On button" is most-likely located on the front of the palm computer. Once the system boots, remove the stylus from the system by sliding it up and out. The stylus is used to tap and select a program or function (much like a mouse). A single tap is sufficient to access a function (not double-clicks as in Windows). Do NOT use a pen, pencil, or other object to tap on the screen. Soft taps are sufficient to select an option! Tapping hard will not make it work better and may shatter the screen.

NOTE: To save power, the Palm computer is set to automatically turn off after (probably) two minutes. If it shuts off just turn it on again. It keeps time even when shut down.

The upper right-hand corner shows the current directory. If it is not in "Main", tap on the directory in the upper left, and then select "Main". If the system does not recognize your tap, try again, then see your instructor. A soft tap is sufficient. Tapping harder will not make it work!

Tap on "BigClock" () to select the stopwatch function. Your main page may look different, but should include BigClock. If not, check in another directory. If it is missing, see your instructor.

This is BigClock's main screen, The time and date may be wrong. That doesn't matter since we're only interested in the timer function. Tap on the timer function in the lower right-hand corner.

The timer may not be at 00:00:00. If not, tap the Reset button to zero the timer. It should be set on timer 1 with a count up (see RED arrows above). Tap to select count up and timer 1 if not highlighted. Press the Start button to begin timing.

The Start button reads "Stop" while timing. Press the Stop button to pause the timer. Click the Reset button to begin timing again at 00:00:00, if necessary.