Users can dial phone numbers directly from the Palm Address Book when connected to a compatible mobile phone. The Palm Desktop software v4.0 for Windows includes enhanced functionality as well as conduit software for synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook's calendar, contacts, notes and tasks. Users can read electronic books on their Palm handhelds. Enables users to view and edit Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and other document types. Users can view and share images and video clips.
Users can perform advanced math and business functions.
Palm expects many third-party companies to announce SD and MultiMediaCard expansion cards for the m500 series handhelds in the near future. The PalmModem Connectivity Kit allows 56K dialup data speeds for remote HotSync Mail and access to the Internet for email using MultiMail SE or AOL Mail, and web clipping. For users who travel frequently, Palm offers several travel accessories, including a charging kit and serial and USB HotSync cables.