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When all else fails, try a soft reset.


* Palm OS 5/4/3.5

A soft reset To stop the running of all programs in a smartphone or PDA. Contrast with hard reset.  is one of the most useful troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem.  tips you can know. When your Palm freezes, insert the reset tip of the stylus stylus: see pen.


(1) A pen-shaped instrument that is used to "draw" images or select from menus. Styli (the plural of stylus, pronounced "sty-lye") come with handheld devices that have touch screens, such as PDAs and video games.
 (unscrew the metal barrel from the plastic top of the stylus), or a straightened paper clip, gently into the Reset hole on the back panel until the Palm turns on again. You won't lose any of your programs or data.

--Tim Drenk, Handheld Ministry
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Title Annotation:Advisor[R] Tips[TM]
Author:Drenk, Tim
Publication:Mobile Business Advisor
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Feb 1, 2003
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