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How do I update the OS on my handheld?
Keep the OS (Operating System) up to date for your handheld is the best way to make sure you are abreast of the latest patches to address issues as well as security. Palm has patches available here for most models.
Note that you cannot change the OS to a primary version other than the one your handheld was shipped with. For example if your handheld has OS version 3.2 you can upgrade to version 3.5 but CANNOT upgrade to versions 4.x.
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| 1/23/2006 |
I can't find my Desktop Software. Where can I get a copy?
Each Palm OS manufacturer is responsible for the Desktop software that goes with their devices, so you'll need to go to the support page of your manufacturer to see how to download or request replacement software.
For Palm branded devices you can download the latest version of the desktop software HERE.
For more information on contacting your manufacturer, see the How do I contact my hardware vendor? article.
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| 1/23/2006 |
How do I register/buy an application
To "order" or "register" an application at PalmGear, you first need to find the software application. The easiest way is to "Search" for it by typing the name of the application in the Search box and clicking on the Search (Go!) icon to perform the search. This will present you with the results of the search based on the criteria you entered. If the software you wanted to register/buy is listed click on the software title and then the "Buy!" button to add the software to your cart. From (... more)
| 12/12/2005 |
How do I access past orders placed with PalmGear.com?
To access your order history or download your software for this or any other order again do the following:
Log into your My PalmGear account via the My PalmGear icon
1. Click on "Order Review"
2. Click on the order number which is associated with the software you need to access the fulfillment information for. The link for download will be within the window that pops up upon clicking on the order number. For software titles that are not fulfilled directly by PalmGear click (... more)
| 8/29/2005 |
I don't want to be on your mailing list anymore. How do I unsubscribe?
To unsubscribe from the promotional e-mail messages that are sent by PalmGear.com, please refer to the original email you received (or subsequent ones). You will see a link near the bottom of the page which you can click to send an e-mail which will remove you from this list.
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| 8/9/2005 |
What is a conduit?
A conduit is a desktop program that interacts with the HotSync program. Conduits come with the Palm OS's built-in applications, as well as a large number of third party applications. They act on "their" app's data during HotSync. In its simplest form a conduit takes care that the specific app's data is stored in and recovered from a specified directory on the Desktop at HotSync time. More sophisticated conduits can translate the data from the format on the handheld to a format suitable for a (... more)
| 5/11/2005 |
How to Watch Movies on Your Palm
PalmGear Workshop: How to Watch Movies on Your Palm
Our quick start guide shows you how to put movies on your Palm and how to get the most enjoyment out of watching them.
Pocket-DVD Studio
What does it do?
Pocket-DVD Studio is fully optimized for old and new PCs, and enables you to create movie files that you can view on your Palm. The program uses recording techniques that are not based on simple ripping, and is compatible with all DVD (... more)
| 5/10/2005 |
How do I download and install applications to my Palm OS handheld?
Downloading and installing software for your Palm OS handheld is really quite simple once you know how.
This document is split into the following topics:
1. How to download files
2. How to decompress or "unzip" the downloaded file
3. How to install the software to your handheld
1. How to download files
After you have located the software you would like to install you will see one of the following icons, or a combination thereof:
File is in ZIP (... more)
| 4/23/2005 |
How do I add an application directly to an external card?
You may add an application directly to your SD or Memory Stick card by doing the following:
Add the PRC (Palm Application) to the install tool
Open up the install tool to view the current destination.
To change the destination click Change Destination
You will see a dropdown to choose either your handheld or your card(s)
Choose the card from the dropdown
Click Ok then click done (... more)
| 4/23/2005 |
What do the icons represent on the PalmGear site
Represents the best place on the web to download Palm related software!
- Represents the link to log into PalmGear and access order and account information
- Click this button to add an application to your Watch List
- This application is available in ZIP format
- This application is available for the Mac
- This application is color enabled
- This application is Hi Resolution
- This application is compatible with Blue Tooth
- This (... more)
| 4/23/2005 |
Unclutter the Task List
Under OS 5, the ToDo application has been renamed "Tasks" and improved
in several ways. However, one unwelcome change is that the "Show only
due items" setting is missing. This makes for a cluttered Task list if
you have many items placed in the future. To help with this, I have
found a way to draw a bold line between due items and future items so it
is easier to see at a glance which are due. To do this, create a new
task described as "*****************" with (... more)
| 11/4/2004 |
Create a presentation outline using the MemoPad application - GotAPoint
GotAPoint
© Luis Figueroa 2004
Create a presentation with any Palm® OS enabled personal Organizer
Contents
Introduction
Hardware and Software Requirements
Procedure
Create an outline using the PDA
Hot Sync
Create a text file for the outline
Create a presentation by importing the text file outline
1. Introduction
Who needs this Application?
If you need a way to convert your ideas “on the move” from your PDA to a Power Point (... more)
| 5/17/2004 |
How do I get my information from one device to another, i.e. upgrade from one model to a new one?
The process to transfer your data from one device to a new one is easy!
1. HotSync your old handheld
2. Install from the CD the desktop software for the new handheld
3. HotSync and when prompted choose the same HotSync User ID as what was assigned to the old handheld.
Done!
Note that this process will not necessarily install all the software that you had installed on the prior handheld. It is suggested that PRIOR to doing the steps above install backup and restore (... more)
| 2/27/2004 |
How can I sync with Mac if new versions of the Palm OS do not support it?
PalmSource, the maker of the operating system for Palm OS based handhelds, has supported the Mac OS for HotSync on virtually all flavors of the Palm OS up to this point. While they have announced that the next version of the Palm OS, known as OS6 or Cobalt, will not support the Mac desktop there are solutions.
Please check out
http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.answernew&keyword=missing%20sync
For further details specific to this please check the PalmSource website at (... more)
| 2/13/2004 |
How to write in Graffiti 2
Here is a detailed graphic to show you the strokes for graffiti2. (pdf format)
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| 1/20/2004 |
Can I synchronize with Microsoft Entourage? (Mac)
If you use either Entourage 2001 on Mac OS 9 or Entourage v.X on Mac OS X you can sync your contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments to your Palm. The needed OS 9 conduits are included with Entourage but must be installed separately. The OS X conduits must be downloaded from Microsoft here.
Mac OS 9 users must have Palm Desktop 2.6.3 and a Palm device running at least OS 2.0. Mac OS X users must have Palm Desktop 4.x and a Palm device running at least OS 3.0.
Mac OS X users should be (... more)
| 12/19/2003 |
Can I use my Palm handheld with Mac OS x?
If you install Palm(tm) Desktop software 4.1 for Mac on Mac OS 9 and later upgrade to Mac OS X, follow these steps:
Move the Palm folder from the Mac OS 9 Documents folder to the Mac User's Documents folder in Mac OS X.
Run the Palm Desktop software 4.1 installer in Mac OS X.
Reinstall any third-party conduits. Check with the Mac OS X conduit developers for information on updates to their conduits.
NOTE: The Palm(tm) Desktop software version 2.6 for Mac is not (... more)
| 12/19/2003 |
Can I sync my Palm with Outlook Express? (Mac OS 9)
If you use Outlook Express 5.x on Mac OS 9, you can synchronize your contact information with your Palm. The needed conduit is included with Outlook Express but must be installed separately.
To install the conduit you must:
Open the Extras folder within your Outlook Express folder
Run the Palm Sync Installer following all instructions
Open Outlook Express
Select File|Palm Sync Setup
Go to the General Options tab
Select Enable Palm Synchronization
Select either Synchronize (... more)
| 12/19/2003 |
Can I sync with Eudora Address Book? (Mac)
You can synchronize your Palm Address book with your Eudora Address book using Palm Desktop and the Eudora Address Book Conduit.
Mac OS X users need Palm Desktop 4.0, Eudora 5.1 or greater, and Eudora Address Book Conduit 1.1. Palm conduits are stored in System Folder:Application Support:Palm HotSync:Conduits.
OS 9 users need Palm Desktop 2.6.3, Eudora 5.1 or greater, and Eudora Address Book Conduit 1.0. Palm conduits are stored in :Conduits
Before you can synchr (... more)
| 12/19/2003 |
Can I Sync with iCal and Address Book? (Mac)
If you want to synchronize your appointments and to dos with iCal and your contacts with the Mac OS X Address Book you can do so using iSync from Apple. Memos still sync to Palm Desktop 4. You must have at least Mac OS 10.2.2 and iCal 1.0.2. Note: Even if you don't use the Palm MemoPad you must have Palm Desktop 4 installed to use iSync. To use iSync:
Download iSync from http://www.apple.com/isync/download/
Mount the disk image
Open the iSync Palm Conduit disk image
Run iSync_Palm.pkg (... more)
| 12/19/2003 |
How do I print address labels from the address book? (Palm Desktop versions 4.x)
If you have not done so already, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize the Address Book between your Palm connected organizer and Palm Desktop.
Start Palm Desktop and select the Address Book application.
From the list of records, select the records you would like to make into address labels.
Click on 'edit' in the file menu and select 'Sent to'. A submenu should appear, click on MSWord.
Microsoft Word begins creating a new document with your data. In the dialog box that appears, (... more)
| 12/18/2003 |
"Flame Movie Credits"
(Works on Palm OS v5 devices including (but not limited to) the Tungsten|T, Tungsten|T2, Tungsten|T3, Tungsten|C, Tungsten|E, Zire 71 and Garmin iQue 3600 handhelds.)
1) Go to Prefs / Power.
2) Draw a small circle in the bottom-right of screen, above the Calc silk-screened icon.
A small Easter Egg will appear.
3) Tap Home / Menu / Options / About Applications.
4) Press & hold the Page-Down hardware button while you tap on "OK".
5) Repeat the previous step 3 (... more)
| 12/12/2003 |
Address/Contacts: How do I expand the number of categories?
Alas, there is not a way within the built in Address/Contact application to increase the number of categories. A possible solution though may be to use third party software such as KeySuite by Chapura. KeySuite allows multiple profiles as well as includes many enhancements to the other built in applications such as Tasks, DateBooks and MemoPad. Please note that KeySuite is designed to work directly with Microsoft Outlook. (... more)
| 11/4/2003 |
Replace Graffiti 2 with Original Graffiti
Many users have expressed frustration with PalmSource's move away form the Original Graffiti input system they have used and been accustomed to for many years. A simple method to replace Graffiti 2 has been discovered. Read on for a full step by step tutorial.
Back in January, PalmSource announced a licensing agreement for CIC's Jot handwriting recognition software for the next generation of data input for the Palm OS. PalmSource has committed to Graffiti 2 as the next generation input (... more)
| 8/22/2003 |
Where can I find Freeware?
You can find links to freeware by looking in our New/Updated section of the website or by clicking on one of the included links.
New Freeware - can be found in the New/Updated section of the site
Latest Freeware - can be found under the categories tab of the site
Search for Freeware – In the advanced search, click on the drop down box and then search for commercial, shareware, freeware, doc/addin.
(... more)
| 8/15/2003 |
How to HotSync via your Palm IR port
How to perform an Infrared (IR) HotSync® operation
Using the IR port on your Palm™ handheld enabled with Palm OS® Software 3.3, you are now able to connect with a wide range of IR enable computers and other devices like cell phones that conform with the IrCOMM communication standard. This means that you can perform HotSync operations via the IR port on your Palm handheld without the use of your cradle.
Note that if you have not upgraded to Palm OS 3.3, you will not be (... more)
| 7/31/2003 |
How do I Hotsync using IR (infrared)?
Palm OS 3.3 (and higher) has built in support for Hotsync IR operations. Go to HS Manager and select sync via IR port and start the HotSync. For more information about IR Hotsync operations with Palm OS 3.3, see the How to Perform an IR HotSync Operation knowledgebase article or to the main Palm Knowledge Library page and search for "IR HotSync" for more information.
If you don't have OS 3.3 installed (which you won't if you have a IIIe, VII, or Visor for sure... other models can be (... more)
| 7/31/2003 |
Can I use my Palm on a Wi-Fi network?
Yes and maybe. Depending on the make and model of you hand held, you may already have Wi-Fi built in or there are accessories available to get you on your home/office wireless network using your Palm powered device.
Several companies including Symbol and Socket sell 802.11b CompactFlash cards that work in TRGpro and HandEra 330 devices. The Sony ARM devices also have a CompactFlash slot that supports only a specific CF wi-fi card sold by Sony.
Xircom sells an 802.11b (... more)
| 7/31/2003 |
How do I delete applications I've installed?
To remove a Palm application, tap on the Applications button (to bring up the list of applications) and then tap the Menu button and select Delete. Scroll down the list of applications installed that are available for deletion, highlight the application you want to remove and click on the Delete button. You will be prompted for a confirmation. If you tap the Yes button, the application and all of its associated data will be deleted.
The steps to install and remove applications are spelled (... more)
| 7/30/2003 |
Where should I store my registration codes?
In a safe place where you will remember where they are when the worst happens to your Palm. You should store your downloaded applications in a centralized location for easy access as well in case you have to reinstall your applications. I recommend that every time you purchase an application, you store the application’s registration code in a document somewhere and print the sheet out periodically. That way if something really really bad happens you will have a hard copy. I have found a (... more)
| 7/30/2003 |
Are there any alternatives to Graffiti to input text?
As easy as Graffiti is, there are just some folks that can't do it, or have a tough time using it. At first, these folks were stuck struggling along with it, using the onscreen keyboard, or typing text in their Desktop application to get it into their handheld.
Luckily, thanks to some third party developers, you've got choices. These choices range from straight replacement systems for Graffiti to alternative methods of inputting data. I'll cover both of these general areas below:
(... more)
| 7/30/2003 |
How do I use Microsoft Word documents on my Palm?
There are several options for viewing and editing Microsoft Word files on your Palm. The most popular options are WordToGo (part of DocumentsToGo) and QuickWord (part of QuickOffice)
QuickWord supports Word 97, Word 2000, or Word XP on any 32-bit Windows system. It supports Word v.X on any Mac running OS 10.0 or higher. It works on any Palm OS device running OS 3.0 or higher including devices running OS 5.
WordToGo supports Word 95, Word 97, Word 2000, Word XP, WordPerfect 6, WordPerfect (... more)
| 7/30/2003 |
I use a Mac and most of the applications I see are in .zip format. Can I use these?
Your best bet is to always look for a Mac download option. A lot of developers provide these now, even if they don't provide a desktop application that runs on the Macintosh.
If all you want to do is un-compress these files, all you need is Stuffit Expander. This application has pretty much come as standard on Mac OS for quite some time now.
If you *do* want to actually create these files, you'll want something called DropStuff.
A lot of .zip files contain files that end in ".exe" (... more)
| 7/29/2003 |
How do I contact my hardware manufacturer?
Palm Solutions Group
There are several numbers/e-mail addresses to contact folks at Palm, Inc., depending on your situation. All of the options are outlined at the Palm, Inc. Customer Care page.
PalmSource
PalmSource actually has a pretty good list of links to get to the support pages of all the licensees, listed here
Handspring
Go to Handspring's Customer Support page and click on the "Contact Us" link for Handspring contact information.
Sony
Sony support has options to contact them (... more)
| 7/28/2003 |
My screen presses aren't registering. What do I do?
The Palm device's touch screen can sometimes need re-calibrating. To do this, go to the preferences application and select Digitizer from the pull down menu.
If this doesn't work, or you can't get to the preferences (because it's WAY off), the next thing to try is a reset. See Resetting the Palm OS device for more info on performing a reset.
If you find this happening a lot, you might consider getting one of the third party applications that automatically monitors and resets your (... more)
| 7/28/2003 |
What is BlueTooth (BT)?
BlueTooth is powerful personal wireless technology built for BlueTooth enabled device to connect and share information between each other. For example, if you have a BT enabled cell phone and a BT enabled handheld, you can use your Palm to send a contacts number to your phone and dial it automatically (i.e.PDA Dialer) . As the technology matures and the more devices that become BlueTooth compatible increases potentially every major tool or device can have the ability to share (... more)
| 7/28/2003 |
External Keyboards for my Palm Powered Device.
You have learned Graffiti and you have the on screen keyboard for your hand held but sometime you just want to feel the keys beneath your fingers. Below is a link to some external keyboard options for your Palm Powered Device.
Need an External Keyboard? Click Here..
(... more)
| 7/28/2003 |
I've just lost all the data on my computer and/or handheld. Now what?
There are several options to restore your data.
First of all, your restoration will only be as good/current as your last HotSync (or backup to card, see below) operation.
Synchronize your handheld (or backup to card) on a regular basis if you have information you don't want to lose on it!!!
I can't tell you how many people I have tell me "My handheld just locked up (or broke). My last HotSync was five months ago!! Is there any way to get all my information back?? Uh, Nope. Backup (... more)
| 7/25/2003 |
I have not received my registration code for the product I have purchased.
!!Please make sure that if you have Spam Filters or using a corporate email account, verify that the filters are not automatically filtering PalmGear\Developer emails that are sent to you in order to fulfill your software purchase!!
!!Also, make sure that your email address in which you have in your profile is valid. At checkout, we will let you know what email account confirmations and fulfillment information will be sent to!!!
When you purchase software, all (... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
How do I take advantages of PalmGear special offers?
Glad you asked!!!
You can take advantage of PalmGear’s special offers by logging into “My PalmGear” and after clicking the link for “Edit Profile/Account” at the bottom of the screen will be 2 check boxes that will add you email address to our weekly offers we send out. You may also find these offers by clicking on PalmGear Specials located in the middle of the PalmGear homepage.
(... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
Are my transactions and sensitive information secure with PalmGear?
Yes!
PalmGear takes the security of our customers extremely serious. Therefore we do not keep or maintain any credit card information. This is why every time a customer places an order you are asked for your credit card number. Once you are in the check out process, the order is placed on a secure server using 128bit encryption and SSL security certificates which is the highest level of encryption used on a majority of web browsers including Internet Explorer. To see more (... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
How do I get the registration code for a product I have purchased via PalmGear but have lost the code?
If you have placed an order via PalmGear.com, that order has been stored and can be referenced at anytime. You can find these past orders by logging into “My PalmGear” and clicking on the icon labeled . Here you will see each individual order number and upon clicking the desired order number you will see the products purchased within this order. Here is where you will be able to request the registration code again. Now PalmGear currently has 3 types of fulfillment:
(... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
How do I change my password?
You can change your password by logging into My PalmGear and clicking on the link for “Password Change”. An email will be sent to let you know that your password was changed but you will be able to use the new password immediately.
(... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
How do I edit My PalmGear Profile?
You may update any information related to orders placed via your My PalmGear profile at our site. To update do the following:
1. Click on My PalmGear at our site and enter the User Name and Password you chose when the account was created
2. Click on "Edit Account"
3. Edit the fields to reflect the new/corrected information.
4. Click on Update
To access your order history or download your software for this or any other order again do the following:
1. Click on (... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
How do I report Fraudulent Charges?
The first thing you should do is contact the bank or Credit Company in which the charges are originating from. Inform them of the charges that have been made without your consent and most banks or Credit Companies should follow up on the charges in question. They will contact PalmGear in regards to charges that apply to purchases on our site
If in the case the only fraudulent charge was placed via PalmGear, please contact Fraud@PalmGear.com and we will look into getting all (... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
What is My PalmGear?
MyPalmGear is an account you can set up and will give you the ability to purchase applications via PalmGear.com. MyPalmGear is also the place where you can find applications that you placed in you “Watch List”, view past orders placed so you can download or re-request registration codes, view your past downloads, edit contact information as well as subscribe to our special offers and news letters (Which we highly recommend).
-Click here to log in or create (... more)
| 7/24/2003 |
What is the return Policy for software Purchased at PalmGear
You can see the return policy by clicking here PalmGear Return\Refund Policy.
(... more)
| 7/23/2003 |
What is the “PalmGear Watch List”?
The PalmGear Watch List gives you the ability to add applications to a list that you manage and will allow notifications to be sent to you when a new version becomes available or any updates have been made. This is great for any application you have purchased and for applications that may not work on your Palm’s OS but you want to be notified when updates to the software have occurred.
Adding applications to your Watch List is easy. If you are logged into PalmGear, any (... more)
| 7/23/2003 |
My PalmGear username and/or password isn't working, even though I know they're right.
We have recently updated our website and that update now requires that the login be case sensitive. Please make sure that you are typing in the username and password using the same case (capitalized, not capitalized) that you did when you first signed up.
If you are unsure of your Password, click on the link located under the Username and Password screen labeled, "Forgot your Password?" Enter your email address and click submit. You will receive an email from PalmGear with your (... more)
| 7/23/2003 |
Handspring Visor Prism
On the main screen, Hold down the Up button until it starts beeping, while it's beeping, tap on Time (top-left corner) You should see the Prism development easter egg. -- Pretty cool!! (... more)
| 7/21/2003 |
See the Taxi on the Tungsten T
A simple variation on the existing taxi egg.
Go into Prefs, select General | Power.
Draw a small, counter-clockwise circle over the "star" button (was the calculator on earlier models).
Just like the other egg, go into any other app, press and hold down on the Navigator button, and draw a line from the middle of the Graffiti area to the left, between the Launcher and Menu Silkscreen buttons.
Note: The inch worm egg can also be found in Prefs | General | Power, in the (... more)
| 5/6/2003 |
Iron Filings v2.01
Press the MENU silkscreen button, then OPTIONS and ABOUT. Click in the (C)
copyright symbol and the DustPuppy from www.userfriendly.org will appear.
In your Palm PDA's SYSTEM:PREFS, change the current date to the
programmer's birth date: 21st March 1971. Run the Iron Filings application
and its best to select a small pen size and a good colour. Next, tap on
the (i) information icon. The Iron Filings logo will wobble and a random
lissajous pattern will (... more)
| 4/22/2003 |
How do I run Java on my Palm hanhdeld?
Some applications require that Java for Palm be installed on the Palm handheld.For more details see: MIDP for Palm OS
(... more)
| 4/10/2003 |
How can I make my alarm sound louder?
Not really. There are several options that will modify the sound such that it "sounds" louder.
OS 3 and above allows you more alarm options than the previous OS versions (# of times to play and play every x mins)
Use an application that has its own custom alarms. DateBk5, a popular replacement for the built-in DateBook application is one such application, as is BigClock and Cesium.
Lay the handheld down on a hard, flat surface, which will help to amplify the alarm when it does go (... more)
| 4/10/2003 |
Is the speaker louder on any Palm OS device vs the others?
When PalmPilots (and "Pilots") first came out, some of them had louder speakers than others. This FAQ was written when there was a big difference from unit to unit.
Starting with the Palm Vx devices (and not all of them, just the ones with the "Palm Ball logo" on them), almost all of the devices that have come out have had pretty loud alarms.
If I had to pick the *loudest* alarm sound now, I'd say without a doubt it is the Handera 330, followed closely by the Handera TRGPro and in third (... more)
| 4/10/2003 |
How do I use Microsoft PowerPoint documents on my Palm?
There are several options for viewing and editing PowerPoint files on your Palm. The most popular options are SlideshowToGo (part of DocumentsToGo) and QuickPoint (part of QuickOffice).
QuickPoint supports PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 2000, or PowerPoint XP on any 32-bit Windows system. It supports PowerPoint v.X on any Mac running OS 10.0 or higher. It works on any Palm OS device running OS 3.0 or higher including devices running OS 5.
SlideshowToGo supports Powerpoint 97, PowerPoint (... more)
| 4/10/2003 |
Can I sync with the Outlook Express Address Book (Windows)
There are several companies that support syncing your Palm PIM data with Outlook Express.
Chapura offers Jibe, a solution that pulls name and email information from Outlook Express while still pulling addresses, phone numbers, and notes from Palm Desktop. It keeps all three applications - the Palm Address Book, the Palm Desktop Address Book, and Outlook Express - in sync.
Reaction Software's Express Sync allows full synchronization between the Palm Address Book and Outlook Express. It (... more)
| 4/10/2003 |
Can I send/receive E-mail using a Palm OS handheld?
There are currently several ways to send/receive/compose e-mail using Palm OS handhelds.
Included with *most* handhelds is the ability via the "Mail" application to sync your desktop e-mail to your handheld (using Outlook, Outlook Express, or other MAPI-compliant email applications). (See below for more details on this)
With the plethora of wireless options available now (BT connect via phone, wireless sleds, modems, etc) e-mail is getting easier and easier to retreive via your (... more)
| 4/9/2003 |
What OS do Palm OS devices work on/with?
Currently supported Operating Systems include:
Windows (3.1, Windows 95/98/98SE/ME, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT/2000, XP Home/Pro, etc)
Macintosh (NOTE: Sony handhelds do not work out of the box with Mac OS, but it is supported by a third-party application called The Missing Sync
OS/2 Warp (WIN-OS/2 sessions)
Unix/Linux (See LinuxPlanet's Sync Tutorial for info)
NOTE: You do NOT have to have a computer to use a Palm OS handheld. You can install applications without a (... more)
| 4/9/2003 |
I'm having trouble learning Graffiti. Are there any tips?
General tips
NOTE: this applies to the "old" Graffiti, not the new Graffiti 2 that will be appearing on devices starting
Read the manual. In there, you will find several tips and charts outlining alternate strokes for the more difficult characters.
Always insure that you are writing on the input pad at a right angle. Even the slightest slant will affect character recognition.
Use large strokes. Each stroke should be drawn using as much of the drawing area as possible.
(... more)
| 4/9/2003 |
T-Mobile/VoiceStream+Bluetooth (Tungsten)=Internet Connectivity (Sony/Ericsson T68i)
The below applies to how to set up wireless internet connectivity when using the combination of a bluetooth capable Palm such as the Tungsten|T along with a Bluetooth phone and a service provider. The below example applies to T-Mobile/VoiceStream though the settings are basically the same for other hardware. The below assumes that you have already "paired" your Bluetooth enabled Palm with your phone.
1. Configure the Data Account on the T68i. T-Mobile's instructions worked well for this. (... more)
| 4/4/2003 |
See the Taxi!
1. Go to Preferences
2. Choose General
3. Draw a circle, counter-clockwise, above the Calculator button
If you do this correctly you should see an easter egg appear.
4. Exit Preferences and go into any other application.
5. Hold down the page down button and draw a line from the middle of the Graffiti input box to the left of the screen, right between the Applications and Menu buttons.
You should see a taxi run across the screen. To get the taxi to come across the screen (... more)
| 4/2/2003 |
Clie Stowaway keyboard
If your Clie is in the Stowaway keyboard, you can turn it on by hitting the shift key instead of using the buttons on the pda. While any key does the same, the shift key won''t affect your current application, letting you resume where you left off when it last powered down. When using the cmd application shortcuts, you can hit cmd-0 to instantly call up the list of your application settings, to jump to whichever program you needed. (... more)
| 4/2/2003 |
Adding notes to your business card (ACT! tip)
If you are using a contact management tool such as ACT! on your PC, it will add personal notes to your own contact info. To avoid sending this to a IR business card recipient with your PDA, create a second personal record and set it as your business card. You can then add promotional info as your notes on thais record (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Quickly Purge ToDo Items
If you want to delete all of your ToDo items quickly, rather than delete them one-by-one, mark all of them complete (check the boxes) and then Purge them (use the ToDo Menu). This saves two steps, plus waiting for two windows to come up, per item -- several minutes if you have a lot of items. (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Prioritizing Your ToDos
To create To Do's linked to your personal and work 'roles', create Categories for each role you play in life (i.e. husband, father, home repair guy, business manager, etc.). Next, assign all of your To Do's to the appropriate Category 'role'. Note: leave one Category as Misc - just in case.
Use the priority characteristics (1-5) as a way to manage your To Do's without the stress of due dates. One alternative is to use '1' and '2' as important (with '1' indicating that the task must be done this (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Take Care of Errands Quickly
For those who do lots of errands, create category names for each of the stores you need to go to, and file your ToDo items according the proper store. Then when you find time to go run around the city, just look at the category list to see which stores you need to go to. (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Another Method for Managing ToDos
Create 9 categories, one for each day of the week, one for Short Term items, one for Long Term items. Use the Details dialogue to set the day/short/long category. Things undone can easily be carried over, rescheduled or re-prioritized. I've been doing this for a while now and it makes things a whole lot more manageable. (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
ToDos Tip for Managers
For manager's who have to deal with many tasks and people... simply create a category for each person or department i.e. Boss, HR, Spouse, Chris, Pat, etc. Then, simply add the task you need to coordinate under the correct category. If you need information from people, write the entire question under their category as you'd actually ask them e.g. "When do you need my budget numbers?" (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
View your scheduled appointments and To Do's at a glance
Often times it gets a bit tricky trying to organize To Do's and schedule them. First organize your To Do categories into days. After you have entered Monday through Friday in your To Do categories Change your calendar to AGENDA VIEW, as you scroll through the days select the appropriate day from the To Do categories and their you have it. Your scheduled appointments and To Do's for the day at a glance. (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Time Based To Do Items
To simplify the management of a large number of ToDo items on the Palm, first, open the ToDo function and select 'Show' at the bottom of the screen. When the ToDo preference opens, select 'Show Only Due Dates'. Hit Okay. Now the ToDo List displays two types of ToDo's: those that do not have a Due Date and those that have a Due Date that has past. With a little discipline (i.e. for any ToDo that has a REAL Due Date - enter it. For those that do not, place a date for that ToDo or idea into the (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Dialing phone numbers from the Palm Desktop
In the Palm Desktop, you can dial a phone number by pointing your cursor to the person/company name and right-clicking your mouse! (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Area Code Short Cut Data Entry
No need to enter the brackets for the area code. You already know that it is the area code so you can save yourself a couple of strokes by just entering an area code and then just separating the area code from the prefix with a "." (period) and you can even get away from using a dash. Just separate everything with the "." instead. Saves two strokes and one character of memory. Not sure if it has much impact on the memory but sure makes phone number entry easier: 555.123.4567 Outlook Contacts (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
How do I beam my business card to other Palm handheld users?
Have you created an Address Book entry for yourself and set it to be your (beamable) Business Card?
If so, don't forget the *easy* way to beam it to another beam-equipped Palm Handheld user -- simply press the address book button 2 seconds and it automatically beams your business card (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
How do I Create Additional Categories in Address Book?
By using the Title field in the AddressBook, one can create sub-categories within the existing cat3gories of Palm. Essentially, you create a parent-child relationship between the primary category and a 'sub-category'. Example: I have a category named 'Suppliers' where you enter all contacts that are contractors etc. You can then sort the Contractors so as to easily see the list of Contractors that perform Plumbing services. Simply place the Company Name - Ajax Services in the Company field; (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Multiple categories per entry and sub-categories
AddressPro by ZingWare (Shareware) has a suggested solution for the problem.
AddressPro lets you sort your phone list by any 2 fields the user wishes to use. Further more, AddressPro has a "Search & Replace engine".
These 2 features let you create sub-categories for each entry (e.g.: in one of the custom fields or in the title field) and then sort according to this field or search this field for a string to create a virtual view of the specified sub-category.
All this is done without hurting (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
How do I assign people who are in more than one "category"?
Assign one of the spare "Custom" fields to "Memberships". Enter codes for each of the groups a person belongs to, e.g. #V for everyone who is a member of our church vestry. Then when you want a list of Vestry members I just search for #V. Any one person can be listed as belonging to several different groups.
This will of course also work to find all your plumbers who may also be neighbors and eligible males and people you loaned things to, etc....
The only limitation is that it’s not so (... more)
| 4/1/2003 |
Can I play MP3 files on my Palm?
There are several ways to play MP3 files on Palm OS devices. Several Sony devices come with built-in MP3 players. Other companies make snap-on MP3 players for specific Palm-branded devices. There are also software options for Palm devices with ARM processors.
If you use a Sony device with built-in MP3 capabilities, you can play MP3 files stored on MemorySticks. All but the lowest-end Sony devices come with MP3 players. You can play music in the background while doing other tasks on your (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Covey Roles and Goals/Tasks
To create To Do's linked to your personal and work 'roles', create Catagories for each role you play in life (i.e. husband, father, home repair guy, business manager, etc.). Next, assign all of your To Do's to the appropriate Category 'role'. Note: leave one Category as Misc - just in case.
Use the priority characteristics (1-5) as a way to manage your To Do's without the stress of due dates. One alternative is to use '1' and '2' as important (with '1' indicating that the task must be done this (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Text Symbols Tricks
Using the existing functionality within Palm and being creative with text symbols (+; /; @; #, $; etc.) opens a host of simplified programs functionality. Using text symbols and Find function, create a very simple register or log of importnat dates or information. For example, to lookup on one screen all my appointments or time/date based commitments. To set up this capability, enter the text symbol (+) and a space before I enter any persoanl appointment or commitment. When you want to know (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Easy Anniversary and Birthday lists!
In order create a list of key dates/events i.e. Birthdays, Anniversaries, repeating and /or special events, create a coding prefix system. For example. for Anniversaries I use a prefix " > " Also, set the date as a yearly repeating, untimed appointment in the date book. Now when you need to know what anniversaries are coming up, use 'find' with " > Ann " and all Anniversaries are listed. If you want Smith's Anniversary use " > Ann Smi ". In the same way you can expand to Birthdays, special (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Easier Umlaut (a,o,u)
This trick will be beneficial to those who have problems writing umlauts.
As you may know, to write an umlaut you first write the vowel followed by a rather challenging gesture: three loops.
Simply make the umlaut gesture a "W" and finish it off with a horizontal line "-", kind of how you would draw a "V", but with an additional v-notch at the beginning:
(... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Question Mark the easy way!
Making a question mark can be difficult. You get a close parenthesis, an equal sign, something different every time. Now, after tapping the screen to enable punctuation, make a "t". Works every time, in both the alphabet and number areas. (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
How to write a letter "G"
I always found the letter "G" hard to write until I discovered that if you write a number "6" in the letter field it comes out as a "G" - every time! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Get a Perfect "y" Every Time!
You will get a perfect "y" every time by drawing an "8" in the Alpha area. It never fails! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
How can I get email on my Palm wirelessly?
While there are many solutions to this one of the most elegant is via SnapperMail as it not only allows you to send and receive email but also can manage attachments of many file formats including ZIP, JPG and others. SnapperMail can also install Palm software (PRC or PDB files) sent to it as attachments! For a demo and more details click HERE...
NOTE: In order to send or receive email on any Palm OS handheld the device must have a wireless connection either built in, such as some of the (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
How do I use Microsoft Excel documents on my Palm?
There are several options for viewing and editing Microsoft Excel files on your Palm. The most popular options are SheetToGo (part of DocumentsToGo), QuickSheet (part of QuickOffice), and TinySheet.
QuickSheet supports Excel 5, Excel 95, Excel 97, Excel 2000, or Excel XP on any 32-bit Windows system. It supports Excel v.X on any Mac running OS 10.0 or higher. It works on any Palm OS device running OS 3.0 or higher.
TinySheet supports Excel 97, Excel 2000, and Excel XP on any 32-bit (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
How do I synchronize my Palm with Goldmine?
Although you can't sync with Goldmine out of the box, there are two third party applications that let you use Goldmine data on your Palm. You can use CompanionLink Goldmine or the Palm synchronization module built into Goldmine itself to synchronize your data to the default built-in PIM applications on your device.
Both applications synchronize your data with the default built-in PIM applications.
Companion Link synchronizes one address, any five telephone numbers, any four other fields (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Giraffe game
Start the Giraffe game. While you're playing, tap the Help button. Once you're in the Help screen, draw the '#' character. This is done by tapping the Graffiti text area once and drawing a backwards N(draw down on the left side, angle up from left to right, and down again on the right side). You should see a dancing palm tree appear. That's all there is to it! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Extra cash for SimCity!
In SimCity for the Palm OS, during the game write
?fund?
using graffiti and you will get extra cash. Enjoy.
(... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Visor Prism HotSync Bug? Not really!
Works on Visor Prism only...
1) Open HotSync
2) Touch and hold down the UP key
3) Tap on the right top corner.
4) It should say "DLServer Wait Forever is ON". This has no effect. Just a wierd joke, that''s all. (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Inch Worm on some Palm OS models
Go to Prefs. Make a # using Graffiti. (That is a dot, then a backwards N, kind of like a small h with a BIG hump...) Wait 10 seconds or so, because inchworms take time, you know. There he is! He is made of a bold o and bold underlines and slashes. He will stay there until you move on to another app, and he even survives a power off/on cycle! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Visor Deluxe
Exactly like the Easter Egg described for the Prism. On any main menu screen, hold down the UP button until it begins to beep repeatedly, then tap on the time in the upper left-hand corner. You will see the "flip" logo dancing during the Visor development team credits! Probably works with all Handspring models! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Handspring Visor
Press the up scroll button till it beeps then tap the time icon and you ''ll see the handspring team!
Neat! (... more)
| 3/31/2003 |
Are there any general tips for Palm OS handhelds?
Following are the tips that I've run across or people have sent to me. If you know of any tips that aren't mentioned here, drop me a line and let me know what they are. I'll try to include all the tips that seem like they would be appreciated by the Palm OS community as a whole (and not things like "I like to hold my stylus between my toes, it really improves graffiti recognition!")
You can view the time in the Datebook application by tapping the Date in the upper left (OS 3.2 and lower). (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
Can I change the username on my device?
Why would you want to change your username on your device? I can think of a couple of reasons. First, you want to give the device to someone else. Second, you realize you don't like your HotSync name, and want to change it
To change the username on a Palm unit, you've got to do one of two things.
You can perform a Hard Reset on the device. The next time you HotSync it, it will ask for a username, allowing you to set the username to whatever you'd like. Doing this will result in all of (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
Com Port Problems
PC COM ports and IRQ settings used to be common problems for Palm users. Fortunately, over the last few years most of the Palm OS handhelds have converted to a USB interface (with its own issues, but not nearly as many as serial).
However, if you *are* using a serial cradle and a PC, getting the COM port set can be difficult (although you should download the latest version of Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager, which do their best to auto-detect available COM ports when they install).
For (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
I've installed something, but it doesn't show in my Applications list!
If you've installed something and then can't see or access it on your Palm handheld, then chances are you've installed a DATA file for a un-installed Palm application. A good indication of this is if you go into the Memory App (or Info from Apps picker in OS 3 and higher) and see the "application" but don't see it in your list of apps to run.
In order to see this data, you'll have to install the application that it is data for. Prime examples of data file applications (Files that are likely (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
HotSync used to start, but now it won't. What do I do?
Windows
Try these things if HotSync isn't starting on your PC...
Check the COM port. Make sure nothing else is connected. In the HotSync Options menu, check that you have selected the correct COM port.
Some people have reported that, if they use the COM port for something else, they must close the HotSync Manager and restart it. This is normal.
If you use a laptop, it is possible that your COM port is going into a power-down state. You may need to tweak the power down options (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
Can I sync my webmail with my Palm?
OneMail from EZ-Finance lets Windows users synchronize their Yahoo!, MSN, and Hotmail email accounts with your Palm. It doesn't install anything on your Palm, just your desktop machine. It works with most Palm email applications, placing the collected mails directly into your current inbox.
For information on using mail on your Palm, see this article.
(... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
What are the 'dot' shortcuts, and what do they do?
Warning. These shortcuts REALLY DO WORK. Some of them can result in a loss of data, time, or just plain be a pain in the you-know-what. Unless you enjoy re-building your handheld, I recommend caution when using these.
There are several "built-in" shortcuts, accessed by issuing the shortcut command (in graffiti, it looks like a lower case "L") and then a "." followed by a number. Note: To issue these, you need to be somewhere you can normally enter text, such as a Memo Pad record. These (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
Can I sync Outlook mail to my Palm?
Both Intellisync from Pumatech and DataViz Mail from DataViz let you synchronize email from Outlook.
Intellisync lets you synchronize email subfolders and supports attachments. You can select precisely which folders are synchronized and offers filtering to limit the data stored on your device. You can also forward and reply to mail from your Palm - it will be sent the next time you sync your Palm.
Dataviz Mail also supports attachments through DocumentsToGo. It also lets you forward and (... more)
| 3/30/2003 |
Can I sync my Palm with Outlook contacts and appointments?
If you use Outlook and just want to synchronize your default default folders in the Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes with your Palm PIM applications and use any Palm except the IIIe, the TRGpro, or a Sony Clie, you can use the bundled Pocket Mirror Standard Edition software.
Sony devices come with Intellisync Lite. Contact Sony for information on Intellisync Lite.
If you need to synchronize additional folders or multiple folders in Outlook, want to synchronize only (... more)
| 3/28/2003 |
What applications can I use to read and send mail on my Palm?
Most Palm OS devices released since the Palm III have come with a built-in Mail client. Mail lets you read mails, reply to mails, and write new mails. It stores a single general inbox as well as sent mails, a draft box, and a deleted mails folder. Mails are collected and sent when you hotsync.
MultiMail is probably the most popular email client for Palm OS. MultiMail replaced the default Palm Mail application on the Palm i705. It supports using email through hotsync and using it wirelessly. (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I sync mail to my Palm?
Many Palm devices come with a built-in Mail application and Mail conduit for Windows desktops. This conduit will sync with any MAPI email client or with Lotus Notes on a Windows desktop.
Newer Palm devices come with VersaMail and the VersaMail conduit for Windows desktops. VersaMail will only work on Palm devices running OS 4.x or higher. It synchronizes with POP, IMAP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Eudora.
Eudora Mail Conduit will synchronize email from any (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I play WAV files on my Palm?
There are several ways to play WAV files on Palm OS devices. Some devices with expansion media come with built-in WAV players and there are also applications that support WAV files.
Both the TRGpro and HandEra 330 let you play WAV files stored on Compact Flash cards through the CFPro and CardPro applications. The HandEra 330 also lets you play WAV files stored on SD using CardPro and WAV voice recordings stored on either SD or CF using the VoicePad applications.
Many video applications (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Which Palms have Wireless Capabilities built-in?
Quite a few Palm OS devices come with wireless capabilities. Some of them only support wireless data access while others support both data and voice activity.
The Palm VII, Palm VIIx, and the Palm i705 all have wireless data capabilities but no voice support. They use internet clipping applications called PQAs to perform quick form-based queries to a wide variety of websites. Some of the more common PQAs provide weather, sports, news, and stock updates.
The i705 also allows you to check (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I use my Palm to give a PowerPoint presentation?
There are two different hardware solutions that allow you to give PowerPoint presentations from your Palm. Margi Presenter-to-Go fits into your expansion slot while the iGo Pitch is a Universal Connector sled.
Margi Presenter-to-Go comes in Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Springboard, and MemoryStick versions and thus supports every Palm OS device with an expansion slot. It essentially consists of a short cable that plugs into a projector on one side and your expansion slot on the other. It (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I view JPG files on my Palm?
If you have a Palm with an expansion slot you can view JPG files and other desktop image formats on your Palm without conversion. This is nice because, assuming they use the same card format, you can take an expansion card directly from your digital camera and pop them into your Palm for immediate viewing.
There are several applications that let you view image files directly from your expansion media. Popular options include JPGview from Claus Fenske and AcidImage from Red Mercury but there (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
How do I synchronize my Palm with ACT!?
Although you can't sync with ACT! out of the box, there are three third party applications that let you use ACT! data on your Palm. If you want to have a smaller version of ACT! itself on your device, you can use ACT! for Palm OS. Or, if you prefer, you can use ACT! Link or Intellisync to synchronize your ACT! data to the default built-in PIM applications on your device.
ACT! for Palm OS requires ACT! 6.0. If you use an earlier version of ACT! you'll either need to upgrade or need to use (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I sync my Palm with the Netscape Address Book?
Earlier versions of Netscape shipped with Palm Sync tools. Unfortunately they have been removed from more recent versions and you can no longer sync with the Netscape address book. (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I view images stored directly on my Palm?
If you don't have an expansion slot or if you prefer not to use an expansion card for image storage, you can store images directly in RAM on any Palm device. You will have to convert your desktop image files to one of several Palm image formats. Popular formats include ImageViewer, FireViewer, and the format used by Albums To Go. There are many different applications that support these and other image formats. They all require some type of conversion before you can view image files on your (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
Can I watch movies on my Palm?
There are several options for watching video files on your Palm. Popular choices include TealMovie, gMovie, and Kinoma.
TealMovie plays movies in full screen at up to 60 frames per second on 160x160, 240x320, 320x320, and 320x480 screens in both color and grayscale. It plays letterboxed movies if you need to retain the aspect ratio and has audio support. It lets you store your movies (in converted form) on expansion media or in RAM and it also lets you play WAV files directly from expansion (... more)
| 3/4/2003 |
General HotSync problem troubleshooting
There are several things to try if you're having problems with performing a HotSync operation with your handheld:
Check to make sure that HotSync Manager is running (on the Mac, make sure that its Enabled) and that your type of cradle/cable (USB or Serial) is selected.
If you've got your cable/cradle plugged into a USB hub, try switching to another port on that hub, and connecting it directly into the USB port on your computer.
You can try stopping and restarting the HotSync manager. (... more)
| 2/2/2003 |
I have a problem I don't see listed.
For most problems that you incur with your Palm OS handheld the first thing you have to do is to determine if the problem is software or hardware in nature. Please read this entire article carefully for a possible solution.
To do this, you'll need to back up all your information and applications and then perform a hard reset on your device. This will return your Palm OS device to the state in which it was before you installed any third party software, hacks, etc. At this point, determine (... more)
| 2/2/2003 |
What are .prc/.pdb/.pqa/.wca files?
.prc files - PRogram Files (Or Palm OS Runnable Code ;-)
The .prc files contain programs that are intended to be sent/installed on the Palm handheld. For help on installing these files, See Installing Applications. A .prc file has all the program, menus, strings, pictures, etc. that it needs to run. Usually a .prc file is self contained, but sometimes you must also install an associated .pdb file.
.pdb files - Palm OS Database Files
The .pdb files contain data that can be sent to the (... more)
| 1/31/2003 |
Where can I find information on writing applications for Palm OS?
The best place to start is at the "Source", PalmSource that is. Check out their Getting Started page.
Ron Nicholson has a great set of links for Developement Resources at his site. Scroll down to the section titled "PalmOS Computing Platform Application Development Resources"
Another good FAQ is located here. (... more)
| 1/31/2003 |
Where does Palm Desktop store its files on my computer?
Windows
On the older versions of Palm Desktop, all the files were stored in C:\Palm.
On the latest versions of Palm Desktop, files are stored in C:\Program Files\Palm.
The directory name for username is calculated by some arcane formula that I have no idea about. Normally you can look in the above directory and figure out which sub-directory is the "Username" referred to below.
Regardless of where they're stored, you'll find several interesting directories located (... more)
| 1/31/2003 |
I tried to install an app and now Hotsync fails every time.
You've tried to install a corrupt application, or one that won't fit on your handheld.
The best way to remove these is to fire up the Install application, and remove them from the list of applications to install. (... more)
| 1/31/2003 |
How do I delete "built in" applications?
This question actually applies to ANY application that comes installed in the ROM of a device. On the early PalmPilot models, this was most often the Giraffe, or Mail and/or Expense applications. These days its not uncommon for the Mail application to be installable after the fact (on an included CD, and installed to RAM).
ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Basically if something is there, its not going anywhere.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. This is the type of memory that (... more)
| 1/30/2003 |
Can I change the types in the Expense application?
Unfortunately, no. This is something that a lot of folks would have wanted to do for YEARS, and its never been available. The Expense application was written like a lot of the other built-in applications, to be simple to use and to suit most people's needs.
The good thing about the Expense app is that included with Palm Desktop is a way to pull these in (See the User manual for more details) to Excel in pre-canned (and customizable) formats. Becuase these templates *are* customizable, you (... more)
| 1/30/2003 |
I lose all my data when I change my batteries.
Some folks report that even if they're careful and speedy, they lose all data and applications when the change batteries (Of course this only applies to the devices that have user-replaceable batteries).
If this happens to you, chances are that the capacitor that stores enough charge to sustain the memory during a battery change is bad, and doesn't/can't store any charge. This problem is covered under your warranty, and if this happens to you on a regular basis (I'd say twice in a row, (... more)
| 1/29/2003 |
Resetting a Palm OS device
How to reset your device: All Palm OS devices have a reset button, almost all are located on the back of the handheld, somewhere. Some devices include stylii with a built-in reset "tool" (normally located under a tip and require unscrewing that tip to use). Others have designed their reset button so it can be pressed with the tip of the stylus (no un-screwing required!). Check the documentation of your handheld for specifics on the location of the reset button, and if any "tool" is included (... more)
| 1/29/2003 |
My Alarms aren't sounding! What can I do?
The alarms not sounding problem is a common one and one that's tricky to figure out and fix. If you'd just like an answer on what seems to (sometimes temporarily) fix the problem without reading the explanation, skip the next paragraph....
Palm OS keeps track of which application is going to want to display the next alarm. Sometimes, especially if you delete an application that has an alarm scheduled, this pointer to the next alarm can get a little hosed. Sometimes, an application that (... more)
| 1/29/2003 |
My Palm handheld won't turn on or the screen is too dark/light.
Try adjusting the contrast on the device, either via the dial on the left side of the box (Palm III/VII series, PalmPilot, TRG), the contrast button (Palm V/Vx) or tapping the contrast icon (m100, Visor, Sony PEG). See the documentation that came with your handheld for more specific instructions on where the contrast is adjusted.
If you have a device with a dial on it (only applies to the really old PalmPilots and Palm III/TRGpro models), some cases are notorious for spinning the dial as (... more)
| 1/29/2003 |
Can I use rechargeable batteries in my Palm handheld?
Keep in mind that a good number of Palm OS handhelds these days ONLY have rechargeable batteries. This question really only applies to the older devices, and the few current ones that still use AA or AAA batteries.
Yes. With the advent of cheap, easily recharged batteries, this is actually not only a good option, but a VERY good idea! You can get pretty inexpensive NiMH batteries and cheap chargers almost anywhere now. These batteries won't last quite as long as a standard set of (... more)
| 1/29/2003 |
I've broken my Palm handheld. How do I get it fixed and how long will it take?
You'll need to contact your manufacturer to arrange to get the handheld repaired. Repair times vary based on company and various circumstances.
If the device is physically broken, chances are you won't be able to get it repaired under warranty. Most companies have a flat fee for repairs of this nature.
Here is a list of manufacturers, and a link to their main support areas (or contact info):
Palm - http://www.palm.com/support/using.html
Sony - Sony Customer Care
Handera - Handera (... more)
| 1/24/2003 |
Can I use PQA files with anything other than a Palm VII?
Yes, you can. Palm Inc. sells a software program called the Mobile Internet Kit (MIK), which allows PQAs to be used on other devices. The PQAs will even work with a dial-up connection (with a PalmModem). You can get this at http://store.palm.com
The MIK started shipping with most of the newer Palm-branded handhelds, starting with the m505/m500.
Note that the MIK doesn't work with Palm OS 5. No word from PalmSource on future compatibility, but it's not looking promising.
Omnisky comes with (... more)
| 1/24/2003 |
Using a Palm handheld with a mobile phone.
If you're using Bluetooth (BT) and the Palm Tungsten T, make sure you've ran the Phonelink updater from Palm, Inc Support. Also, for help setting up BT with your Tungsten T, see the help videos located at Palm Tungsten T Support.
For any connection to your phone via a Palm handheld, you must have your phone's digital service active. Talk to your phone provider to do this.
Palm OS 3.3 changed the way any serial/IR connections are made to the device. See Palm OS 3.1 and below section (... more)
| 1/23/2003 |
I have to press buttons twice to turn on my Palm handheld. Can this be fixed?
This used to happen in some of the VERY old PalmPilot models (Pilot/PalmPilot Pro/Personal), but has long since been addressed.
Some folks report that this can also happen on some devices when the batteries are running low, particularly if it's the power button that needs pressing twice.
If this is happening, change or charge your batteries, which should clear the problem up. If it doesn't, you might need to contact your device's manufacturer for replacement/repair. (... more)
| 1/23/2003 |
Can I run Palm OS applications without a Palm OS device?
In the beginning there was CoPilot, a PalmPilot software emulator written by several folks, principally by Greg Hewgill. Then, Palm Computing (now Palm, Inc/PalmSource) decided to "officially" take over work on the emulator, and it was re-named to a generic name of the Palm OS Emulator, or POSE.
POSE allows developers (anyone actually) to download the software and run Palm OS applications without owning a Palm device(you will have to sign up as a developer if you don't have a device (... more)
| 1/23/2003 |
Does the Palm handheld have Digital Ink?
Yes, there are several applications that could be considered "Digital Ink" applications(the list has grown too large to list here!!). To find them, search PalmGear for "Paint" or "Graphics".
Instead of trying to mention all of them, I'll list a handful of the more popular ones.
Probably the most used application that falls in this category is the NotePad app, included first on the m100 handheld, and now standard on all Palm-branded handhelds. In addition to being the most used, (... more)
| 1/23/2003 |
Do I need a screen protector for my Palm device?
No. You do not need a screen protector for your handheld. A large majority of Palm handheld owners use no screen protection and have had no problems with scratches/wear.
On the other hand, there are those that have had scratches occur, most often in the graffiti input area.
Should *YOU* use a screen protector? That's entirely up to you. Some people protect the entire screen, while others only protect the area that gets the most wear, the graffiti input area.
If you (... more)
| 1/23/2003 |
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