Palm m130 Getting Started Guide
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1. 12 Removing the flip cover Removing the flip cover To remove the cover 1 2 Changing the faceplate To remove the faceplate 1 2 To attach the faceplate 1 Grasp the hinge with your thumb Gently rock the cover from one side to the other until the hinge prongs release from the handheld Remove the flip cover Lift the faceplate tab slightly to separate it from the handheld then pull the faceplate away from the handheld Align the bottom edge of the new faceplate with the slot on the bottom edge of the handheld Gently press the top of the faceplate onto the handheld until it clicks into position 13 Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software File Edit View Create Locate HotSync Help BE SAN e oO Daily Calendar Michelle Weston H HB Saturday July 24 2004 Tests due back from vet 9 Tasks ixi File Edit Yiew Tools HotSync Help amp 2M aie User gt Lunch with Gina Ades Lunch with Gina 2hr 30min Abell Kelli Anderson Nora 4 10 2001 A Here are four important reasons why you should use Palm Desktop software Synchronize to keep your data safe Develop the habit of performing frequent HotSync operations between your handheld and Palm Desktop software Then should anything happen to your handheld you have a copy of your data in Palm Desktop software Enter data i2. Exit Restart HotSync Manager by selecting Start Programs Palm Desktop and then HotSync Manager NOTE If you get a warning that the port is in use then either move your HotSync cradle cable to a different COM serial port or disable the conflicting device to perform HotSync operations Check your Mac computer settings 1 2 3 Double click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder Click the Serial Port Settings tab Make sure Local is selected and that the port selection matches the port where your HotSync cradle cable is attached NOTE If you get a warning that the port is in use then either move your HotSync cradle cable to a different port or disable the conflicting device to perform HotSync operations 19 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting data synchronization problems If your data does not appear on your handheld and in Palm Desktop software after a HotSync operation try the steps in this section NOTE lf you are attempting to synchronize with applications other than the Palm Desktop software for example Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes using a third party conduit please consult the documentation that was provided with that conduit Check your desktop configuration 1 Make sure you selected the username that matches your handheld 2 Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on your handheld Check the HotSync log 1 Open the HotSync log Windows computer Click the HotSync icon o
3. Low Beam Receive On Applications on your handheld Security Set a password here and select whether to mask your private records or hide them completely Use the same password to lock your handheld Security Current Privacy Show Records 28 Mask Records 3 Download Free Applications Hide Recordz d a Tips Password Armen 6 Directions to Michelle house T Motes on 22 July sales meeting To Do List Create short reminders of what you have to do Tap Details to prioritize an item Use Agenda View in Date Book to see your schedule and To Do List items together Welcome Come back here to recalibrate your screen or review the Basic Skills and Graffiti tutorials Menus Menus To use menus tap the Menu icon or tap the upper left corner of the screen The first menu drops down Tap a menu to open it and then tap a command to choose it a Tap the Menu icon shown at left Gite Edit Options i o in the Graffiti writing area to New Memeo sN display the first menu Delete Memo sD 2 Beam Memo To use common commands available in your current context draw the Graffiti Menu Command stroke A toolbar appears Tap the icon of the command you want Graffiti Menu Command stroke ae nfed In this context Cut Copy and Paste are available Just tap an hemo 5of5 Expansion card A tiny Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard expansion card sold separ
4. System requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop software your computer system must meet the following requirements Minimum requirements Windows IBM compatible Pentium class computer Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 XP Windows 95 NT operating systems require a serial cradle cable sold separately User must have administrator rights to install Palm Desktop software 30 MB available hard disk space VGA monitor or better 16 bit or High Color and 800 x 600 resolution recommended 15 Troubleshooting m CD ROM or DVD ROM drive you can also download the Palm Desktop software from www palm com Mouse m One available USB port or serial port serial cradle cable sold separately Minimum requirements Mac a Mac computer or compatible with a Power PC processor m Mac OS 8 6 to 9 x m 25 MB available hard disk space a 6 MB available RAM m CD ROM or DVD ROM drive you can also download the Palm Desktop software from www palm com Mouse m One available USB port or serial port serial cradle cable sold separately Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem try the following m The suggestions included in this section m The suggestions in the Frequently Asked Questions appendix of the electronic Handbook accessible from Palm Desktop software a The Support pages on the Palm web site www palm com If your problem persists contact Technical Support For US and international te
5. your personal and business contacts Enter a last name on the Look Up line to jump to that name Geile wl GE Business Ulrick Renate 415 555 5364 Aichelle Weston Minsky Lidya d15 555 73111 Sr Product Mktng Mgr vishnu Kassim 415 555 2231 Vogel Christine 650 555 6564 d0g 555 1953 4 408 555 1212 415 555 7882 H 650 555 2123 408 555 1322 531 555 6537 r 650 5553333 650 555 5858 mweston amp exgomple com 451 555 2485 4552 Sanchez 5t Yonowski Wark 408 555 5255 1 Santa Clara lt A 95052 Look Up wea 2 Calculator Perform addition subtraction multiplication division and square root operations In the Options menu tap Recent Calculations to see the calculations you made in the current session Card Info Name expansion cards format them and review general information about a card and its contents Card H My Card Type MultiMedia Card Size SMB Free of 3 ME Application Directory 3 Applications 105 KE Applications on your handheld Clock View the current time and date Set a wake up alarm here In the Options menu tap Alarm Preferences to select Reveille Bumble Bee or other sounds 11 19 Jul 24 2004 Set Dote amp Time with a time and date A diamond marks an untimed event Tap icons in the lower left corner to see events in the Day Week Month or Agenda view Date Book Schedule appointments or any activity associated Set Time Jul 24 04 EI BDGOOE E S
6. Confirm that your recharger is plugged into an AC outlet that has power TIP Turn off your handheld to minimize recharging time Troubleshooting expansion card problems m Remove and reinsert the expansion card in the slot to ensure it is properly installed 21 Troubleshooting 22 A Accessories attaching 1 Address Book 5 Adobe Acrobat Reader for electronic Handbook 15 Agenda view in Date Book 6 showing To Do List items 9 Alphabet Graffiti writing 3 onscreen keyboard 2 Applications Address Book 5 beaming 11 buttons 1 Calculator 5 Card Info 5 Clock 6 Date Book 6 expansion card 11 Graffiti tutorial 6 HotSync 7 installing 15 Memo Pad 7 Note Pad 8 preferences 8 Security 9 starting 1 4 third party 16 To Do List 9 Welcome 9 Applications Launcher 2 4 11 Appointments in Date Book 6 Attaching peripheral hardware 1 B Backing up your data 7 14 Backlight 1 Basic Skills tutorial 4 9 Index Battery charging 12 troubleshooting recharging problems 21 Beaming information 1 11 Bold text 7 Business card creating on handheld 11 C Calculator 2 5 Card Info for expansion cards 5 11 Categories application 4 beaming 11 creating 4 expansion card 11 Charging troubleshooting problems 21 Clock 6 alarm 2 alarm sounds 6 time and date 2 turning on with Up scroll button 1 viewing the time 1 2 Command stroke 10 Commands accessing 2 menus for 10 toolbar of
7. Getting Started with Palm m100 Series Handhelds Copyright Copyright 2001 2002 Palm Inc All rights reserved Graffiti HotSync and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm Inc The HotSync logo Palm Palm Powered and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm Inc Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction dead battery or repairs Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss IMPORTANT Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program s Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement Software Download Available Palm Desktop software is supplied on a CD ROM disc If you do not have access toa CD ROM drive for your computer youcan download Palm Desktop software from www palm com Agency Compliance Information Product regulatory and compliance information can be found in the Handbook file located on the prod
8. at your handheld is seated firmly on the HotSync cradle cable 3 Check the HotSync cradle cable connection on the back of your computer to make sure it is properly attached 4 Press the HotSync button on the cradle cable to perform a HotSync operation If your problem persists check your handheld settings Check your handheld settings 1 Turn on your handheld and tap the Applications icon Q 2 Tap the HotSync icon 18 Troubleshooting Tap Local above the HotSync icon and select Cradle Cable from the pick list below the HotSync icon Tap the HotSync icon to perform a HotSync operation If your problem persists check your computer settings Check your Windows computer settings 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your Desktop and choose Properties Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Click the plus sign next to Ports If the port you are using for the HotSync cradle cable shows an exclamation point you have a hardware conflict To resolve this consult the documentation that came with your computer Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and choose Setup Click the Local tab and make sure the Serial port setting matches the port where you connected the HotSync cradle cable From the Speed list choose the 9600 setting Click OK and perform a HotSync operation If you are still experiencing problems complete steps 8 and 9 Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and choose
9. ately increases the variety of tasks you can do and the amount of space available for storing software and data on your handheld To insert a card 1 Insert the card in the 2 Push the card in with your direction shown by thumb You feel the card lock the icon and hear the system sound if sound is on Icon 10 Beaming information To remove a card 1 Push lightly against the 2 When the card is released card with your thumb you hear the system sound When a card is seated in the expansion POV Gee Oity cord slot its name appears in the upper right corner of the Applications Launcher and its contents appear onscreen as shown to the right HardBall When you want to go back to the applications on your handheld tap the name of the expansion card and then tap All in the pick list Use the Card Info application to see general information about the expansion card rename it and format it Keep the expansion card slot clean Leave the dummy card in the slot when you are not using an expansion card Beaming information The infrared IR port on your handheld can beam information to another Palm OS handheld with an IR port that s close by You can beam the following information m The record or category of records currently displayed in Address Book Date Book Memo Pad Note Pad or To Do List m An application in RAM memory or on an expansion card m An Address Book record designated as
10. common 10 Connecting handheld 1 Contrast improving screen visibility 2 troubleshooting screen problems 17 Cover for handheld 13 Customizing handheld 8 23 Index D Data See Entering text Date Book 6 Date setting and viewing 6 Day view in Date Book 6 Diamond mark for untimed event 6 Documentation for handheld 4 6 15 Downloading applications from the web 15 Drawing in Note Pad 8 E Entering text fonts 7 Graffiti tutorial 3 4 help with Graffiti writing 4 on computer 14 on handheld 2 Expansion card 10 formatting 5 installing applications on 15 naming 5 slot 1 troubleshooting 21 F Faceplate 1 13 Finding an address 5 Finding text on handheld 2 Flip cover for handheld 13 Font changing 7 Frequently asked questions 16 G Graffiti writing help for 4 Menu Command stroke 10 stylus used for 1 table of main characters 3 tutorial 3 6 9 where to write 1 2 writing characters 3 H Handbook 4 15 Handheld attaching accessories to 1 cover for 13 faceplate for 13 increasing space on 10 locking 9 recalibrating screen 9 resetting 17 screen problems 17 Handwritten notes 8 Hard reset 17 Hiding private records 9 HotSync connection 1 for installing applications 15 local operation on Mac computer 18 restoring data after hard reset 17 transferring data from computer to handheld 7 14 troubleshooting problems 17 20 Installing applications 15 third party applications 16 Internationa
11. e a HotSync operation The first step in diagnosing HotSync problems is to determine if your handheld and computer are able to communicate with each other 1 Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle cable 2 Confirm that HotSync Manager is running and enabled Windows computer On the Windows desktop double click the Palm Desktop icon click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and make sure Local USB or Serial depending on the kind of 17 Troubleshooting connection you use is checked on the menu If not click it to insert a check mark Mac computer Double click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is selected 3 Press the HotSync button on the cradle cable 4 Watch your monitor to see if the HotSync Progress dialog box appears you can also hear the HotSync tones on your handheld If the HotSync Progress dialog box does not appear your handheld and computer are not communicating See Troubleshooting communication problems later in this chapter If the HotSync Progress dialog box appears your handheld and computer are communicating See Troubleshooting data synchronization problems later in this chapter Troubleshooting communication problems Check your connections 1 Check the contact points on your handheld and on the HotSync cradle cable and make sure they are clean and free from obstruction 2 Make sure th
12. ffiti characters write letters Tap to open the on the left numbers on Applications the right Launcher All your applications are listed there Tap to open the Calculator Tap to see menus in applications that have them Tap to find text in Tap abe and 123 to all applications display onscreen keyboards Then tap characters to enter text Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Tap here to display numeric keyboard Tap here to display international keyboard Graffiti writing Graffiti writing The best way to learn is to practice To take the Graffiti tutorial on your handheld tap the Graffiti icon in the Applications Launcher Most Graffiti characters are 2 Don t lift the stylus until made with a single stroke of you reach the end of the the stylus stroke 1 Start the stroke where Some characters require a the heavy dot is Don t try preliminary stroke For to make the dot just start example to write a there quotation mark tap once and then make the Graffiti stroke for n Basic Graffiti characters there are many more ai m 6 Letters Back Caps Caps ON2BIES ETS4 SPACE cpace Return chift Lock Punctuation shift Tap once a tla 1 i 4 E TN ELTA ONA Menu Cursor Cursor Short mA amp 1 tt Ta Cmd Left Right Cut STS ASCH ATT Tips 4 gt Characters do not show up in the Graffiti writing area but on the handheld screen
13. l characters onscreen keyboard 2 IR port for beaming 1 11 K Keyboards external 1 on handheld 2 L Large text 7 Locking handheld 9 Looking up an address 5 24 Index M Mac computer 15 18 20 Masking private records 9 Memo Pad 7 Menus 2 10 Modem 1 Month view in Date Book 6 Note Pad 8 Notes Memo Pad 7 Note Pad 8 Numbers onscreen keyboard 2 P Palm Desktop software 14 Password 9 Pen stroke 4 Peripheral hardware attaching 1 Pick lists 4 8 Preferences 8 Prioritizing tasks 9 Private records 9 Punctuation Graffiti writing 3 Recalibrating handheld screen 9 Records beaming 11 entering text 3 private 9 Reminders 9 Removing cover 13 faceplate 13 Resetting handheld hard reset 17 soft reset 17 Returning to handheld applications from expansion card 11 S Scheduling with Date Book 6 Screen contrast 2 problems with 17 recalibrating 9 Scroll bar 1 4 Scroll buttons 1 Security 9 Soft reset 17 Starting applications 1 4 Stylus 1 to display Graffiti Help 4 using to scroll 4 Synchronization 7 14 See also HotSync 7 Tapping to work with handheld features 1 Technical Support 16 Third party applications on handheld 16 Time setting and viewing 1 6 Tips for help on handheld 4 To Do List 9 Toolbar of common commands 10 Troubleshooting 16 20 Turning off handheld 1 Turning on handheld 1 17 Tutorials on the handheld 4 9 U Universal connector 1 Untimed event
14. lephone numbers go to the Palm web site www palm com Third party applications There are thousands of third party applications available for Palm OS handhelds For questions and support please contact the software developer directly 16 Troubleshooting don t see anything on my handheld screen 1 Press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on 2 Tap the Contrast icon in the upper right corner of the Graffiti writing area If the Contrast dialog box appears adjust the contrast by holding down the Up scroll button for a few seconds If this doesn t work hold the Down scroll button for a few seconds 3 Make sure the battery is properly charged 4 Perform a soft reset Use a paperclip to gently press the reset Reset button on the back of your pumen handheld 5 If your handheld still doesn t turn on perform a hard reset by holding down the power button while doing a soft reset Wait for the Palm Powered logo to appear and then release the power button If you want to continue and erase all your data press the Up scroll button IMPORTANT With a hard reset all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next HotSync operation See the electronic Handbook for instructions on restoring your data can t complet
15. n an application on your computer hen perform a HotSync operation The data shows up in the corresponding application on your handheld and data from the handheld shows up in the appropriate application in Palm Desktop software 14 Palm Desktop software Download Palm applications from the web to the Palm Add on folder on your computer Then Windows computer Click the Install Tool icon Mac computer From the HotSync menu choose Install Handheld Files On either platform add the application to the Install Tool list and indicate whether the application is to be loaded on your handheld or an expansion card Then perform a HotSync operation The application is loaded onto your handheld or expansion card Consult the electronic Handbook Adobe Acrobat Reader opens the comprehensive documentation for your handheld If you do not have Acrobat Reader install it from the CD ROM labeled Palm Desktop software To open the Handbook do one of the following Windows computer From the Help menu of Palm Desktop software choose Handbook Mac computer Open the Palm folder and then open the Documentation folder Double click the file Handbook pdf The Handbook table of contents is located in the pane on the left side of Acrobat Reader To jump to a section of the book click the section in the table of contents You can also click Index to find what you re looking for then click the index entry to jump to the page
16. n the taskbar and select View Log from the menu Mac computer Double click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder and choose View Log from the HotSync menu 2 Ensure that all applications are marked OK If not continue to the next section to check your conduit settings Check your conduit settings on a Windows computer 1 Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select Custom 2 Select the username that matches the handheld you are attempting to synchronize 3 Ensure that the application conduits other than Backup and Install are set to Synchronize the Files Check your conduit settings on a Mac computer 1 Double click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder 2 From the HotSync Manager menu choose Conduit Settings 3 Select the username that matches the handheld you are attempting to synchronize 4 Ensure that the application conduits other than Backup and Install are set to Synchronize the Files 20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting recharging problems When you place your handheld in the cradle a lightning bolt on the battery icon in the Applications Launcher screen indicates that the battery is charging If the lightning bolt does not appear on the battery icon the battery might not be charging Check the following 1 Confirm that the handheld is well seated in the cradle 2 Confirm that the recharger cable is properly connected to the back of the USB connector that plugs into your computer 3
17. s in Date Book 6 W Web site 16 Week view in Date Book 6 Welcome 9 Windows 15 17 20 Writing on handheld 1 2 3 25 Palm Inc 5470 Great America Parkway Santa Clara California 95052 United States of America www palm com PN 406 3996A US
18. tart Time z 3 00 10 00 17 00 12 00 2030 00 4 00 6 00 Z 3 4 5 6 T g 9 1 A Graffiti Tap to start the Graffiti tutorial Applications on your handheld O HotSync HotSync operations exchange and update data between your handheld and your computer You can perform HotSync operations using a cradle or cable modems attached to your handheld and desktop computer and the IR ports on your handheld and computer When synchronization is complete the following screen appears HotSync Michelle Weston HotSync operation complete Local G R to Pcr Handheld Memo Pad Store notes directions passwords and other information you can t always remember Each memo can be up to 4 000 characters long In the Options menu tap Font to make text bold or large NMemo 1of5 Unfiled 1 11722 Meeting minutes 2 Directions to Moscone Center 3 Flans for conference d Priorities on new project E To discuss Jose Ribera Applications on your handheld Note Pad Work on the screen to make notes in your own handwriting draw maps sketch and so on Note Pad 1 12 52 pm 2 Directions Preferences Customize the way your handheld looks and operates Tap the pick list in the upperright corner to go to the various preferences screens Preferences 3 general Auto off After 2 minutes Stay on in Cradle H System Sound wY Low Alarm Sound Low Game Sound F
19. uct CD ROM Contents Front panel of Palm m100 series handhelds 1 Back panel of Palm m100 series handhelds 1 Graffiti writing area and surrounding icons 2 Gra WANS id nura r eaa iaa n aaa EA 3 Basic Graffiti characters there are many more 3 TE ara aA a e AEREN EAE O EAA EA EN EE EREN 3 Applications on your handheld i rerrirsiriririai siia ri 4 WDSc sad E OET EEEE LEET EEE EE TE EE E RE 4 MEn unna aao os oa a S EAE E ENA 10 Expansion card zeinei eee heath aa brai a 10 Deanune DOnna Ones a oaa O aA 11 Battery ROW Girres keke paT EEA AE A a a 12 Remoyine the tip Cover aici is paseo AT ae nea an 13 Changing the faceplate lt u n renra n aoe EART EEEE 13 Palin Desktop Somtwates csh04 due irei rira A le St 14 SVS tEn TEC UITEIMICNISs 45 series a Seas GaGa es 15 TKOUDIESNOOUNG o245 iattactveedeteeredinncale yoatelee reeds 16 I don t see anything on my handheld screen 17 I can t complete a HotSync operation 00 17 Troubleshooting communication problems 18 Troubleshooting data synchronization problems 20 Troubleshooting recharging problems 21 Troubleshooting expansion card problems 21 MAE anran ops sk do erste ORARE eee es a eed ee ot ae 23 Contents Front panel of Palm m100 series handhelds Power button Press it to turn on your Lg handheld Hold it down for t
20. wherever the blinking cursor is located in the record you re working on Write Graffiti characters BIG and write at normal speed Press firmly with the stylus Applications on your handheld m You can see tables displaying all Graffiti characters simply by drawing the pen stroke starting from the bottom center of the Graffiti writing area drag the stylus to draw a straight imaginary line to the top of the screen m You can write Graffiti characters even when the onscreen keyboard is open Applications on your handheld 10 03 P i willl In the Applications Launcher the a category All shows you all the A aie a rare applications on your handheld Address Cale Cord Info Tap All to select another category on from the pick list that drops down Select Edit Categories to create a Clack Dote Book Graffiti new category Use the stylus to drag the dark bar hemo Pad Mote Pad of the scroll bar so that you can see the rest of the icons on the screen Or press the Down scroll button O GO Q j ki Tips m To start an application tap its icon m Tap the Welcome icon in the Applications Launcher to go through the Basic Skills and Graffiti tutorials m Complete descriptions of the applications are in the electronic Handbook For help on a task tap the Tips icon on your handheld Applications on your handheld Address Book Keep names addresses phone numbers and other information about
21. wo lt seconds to set the brightness of the backlight Press it again to turn it off Date Book O OX Eor Scroll buttons Address Book Se Y Press to scroll through screens go from day to day in Date Book When your Note Pad handheld is off Application buttons press the Up Press each one to turn on the button to display handheld and start an application To Do List the Clock Graffiti writing area See the next page for details Graffiti writing is a simple method of writing letters numbers and symbols Back panel of Palm m100 series handhelds Stylus The tool for everything you do Faceplate tab See page 13 to learn how to on the handheld change the Use it to write faceplate Graffiti characters tap icons and IR port buttons and menu items select text drag the scroll bar and so on Beam data from your handheld to another Palm OS handheld See page 11 for details Universal connector Your handheld s connection to the Expansion card slot HotSync cradle Increase the cable and also to a space available modem portable for data and keyboard and other applications See accessories that are page 10 for sold separately details Graffiti writing area and surrounding icons Graffiti writing area and surrounding icons Tap Clock to see the time set an Tap Contrast to improve alarm change the time and date screen contrast using slider When writing Gra
22. your business card To designate the record simply select the record tap the Menu icon tap Select Business Card and then tap Yes to confirm To beam your business card hold down the Address Book button for two seconds 11 Battery Power For best results handhelds should be between 10 centimeters about 4 inches and 1 meter about 39 inches apart and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles To beam To receive beamed information 1 Display what you want to 1 Turn on your handheld b eam onscreen 2 Optional Tap the category 2 Tap the Menu icon pick list and select where you E A d 4 want the information to be a ea ebony stored on your handheld tap the Beam command Before you move your handhelds out of beaming position wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete Battery Power Your handheld is recharged each time you place the handheld in the cradle Just place your handheld in the cradle for at least two hours for an initial charge before you use it Then place it in the cradle for ten to fifteen minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity If the battery gets low your handheld displays a warning message If this occurs perform a HotSync operation and then recharge the battery as soon as possible If your handheld shuts down you still have about a week to recharge the battery before you lose the data on your handheld
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