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frequently asked questions Search FAQ  #1000 - What is the Handspring Visor? #1001 - What is the Springboard slot? #1002 - Can I use Palm serial port accessories with the Visor? #1003 - What is the difference between Palm serial accessories and Springboard accessories? #1004 - I heard that the Springboard is really a PCMCIA slot. Can I plug in the PCMCIA accessories from my laptop? #1005 - What about this new TRGpro PDA? Doesn't it have an extra expansion port, too? #1006 - Does the Visor have FlashROM? #1007 - I use FlashPro on my Palm V to increase available memory. Will it work with the Visor? #1008 - What about this 8 MB Flash Module? Can I upgrade the OS using that? #1009 - How fast is the Visor and Visor Deluxe? #1010 - How much RAM memory does the Visor models have? #1011 - WinCE devices all seem to have so much more memory than Palm devices. Why? #1012 - Does the Visor have a microphone? #1013 - What is the built-in software? #1014 - What the big deal about USB? #1015 - Where can I buy Visor models, Springboard modules and accessories? #1016 - What is a soft, warm, and hard reset? #1017 - My Visor won't turn on. What do I do? #1018 - Windows does not let me synchronize #1019 - I run WinNT, Win95, and can't sync with USB. What do I do? #1020 - What about synching under Linux? #1021 - I used to be able to HotSync and now it doesn't work #1022 - In Outlook, I can only get email synching. What about the rest of that stuff? #1023 - How do I sync multiple users on the same PC using Outlook. #1024 - I want to sync multiple users on the same PC, some with the Palm Desktop and some with Outlook #1025 - Outlook synching is incomplete. Subfolders don't synch #1026 - My Handspring Visor CD arrived cracked. Where can I find the software? #1027 - Is everything backed up when I HotSync? #1028 - Can I sync one Visor to two computers? #1029 - I can't beam from my date book to another Palm/Visor. #1030 - Are there any Easter eggs unique to the Visor? #1031 - Will the Palm OS Emulator software work on the Visor? #1032 - What's a good place for software? #1033 - My 8 Mb Flash Module causes fatal errors with my Visor #1034 - Is faulty memory causing my Visor to crash? #1035 - My screen scratches easily. What can I do to protect it? #1036 - Can I upgrade the memory of a Visor or Visor Solo? #1037 - Can I upgrade the memory of a Visor Deluxe/Platinum/Prism? #1038 - My batteries don't last very long #1039 - My Visor has been telling me to replace the batteries and I didn't. Now it won't turn on! #1040 - Can I use rechargeables? #1041 - What happens to the data when I remove the batteries? #1042 - The backlight really is poor. #1043 - When I'm down scrolling I keep activating the calculator. #1044 - There are some funny LCD streaks on my Visor screen. Is it broken? #1045 - How can I move my data from my current device to a new Visor? #1046 - Can I use the same cradle from my current Palm device? #1047 - What additional does Palm OS 3.5.2H include? #1048 - What applications will benefit from the faster processor in Visor Platinum and Prism? #1049 - Can I synchronize Visor Platinum using a Visor or Visor Deluxe cradle? #1050 - How long does it take to recharge the battery on Visor Prism? #1051 - Can I use a Visor Prism with an existing Visor cradle? #1052 - Is it possible to use a standard PC USB keyboard with the visor? #1053 - Which rechargable is better: Alkaline or NiMH? #1054 - Fatal error messages: Memory MgrNew.c,Line:4128 Invalid handle #1055 - Humming or low buzzing noise when using the backlit screen #1056 - At what level should batteries be changed? #1057 - Where is the Visor made? #1058 - What are the dimensions of the Visor packaging #1059 - Visor and X-Ray machines - any danger? #1060 - Total available memory 7936k, not 8MB? #1061 - Problems with writing Graffiti on my Visor Prism #1062 - What's the infrared range on the Visor? #1063 - Does the infrared on Visor work with 3Com devices? #1064 - How do I adjust the contrast on my Visor, Visor Deluxe, or Visor Platinum? #1065 - How do I adjust the brightness on my Visor Prism? #1066 - Can I sync using the IR port? #1067 - I have several third-party applications which display the Euro symbol in odd places. What's going on? #1068 - The To Do List items on my Visor handheld are unreadable #1069 - What is that green LED on the bottom right of Visor Prism? #1070 - What are the differences between the 8MB Flash Module and the Backup Module? #1071 - Radio frequency interference issues #1072 - Visor/Visor Deluxe and OmniSky #1073 - Will Glenayre sell a standalone @ctiveLink module? #1074 - Why is Glenayre bundling the @ctiveLink Wireless Messaging Springboard module with a Visor Deluxe handheld? #1075 - Prism Power Supply 220 V compatible? #1076 - What is a PQA? #1077 - Can't get the .8 Shortcut to work with the Visor #1078 - How can I import CSV adress info into the Visor? #1079 - What should I look for to determine if my computer has a USB port? #1080 - Keep tapping the "calculator" icon by mistake when trying to scroll #1081 - How can I beam hacks? #1082 - Turn auto-off off #1083 - Can You Beam With DateBook+? #1084 - How to re-assign the four main visor buttons #1085 - Time is correct, but wrong timezone in CityTime #1086 - Can not select "On option" in the beaming pop-up in the Prefs app #1087 - IR Sync with iMac #1088 - Screen does not read position of pen accurately #1089 - Connect using MSN #1090 - Change the order of 3rd party Hotsync conduits #1091 - What is HsExtentions 3.5? #1092 - Cannot get the Prism to stay off when it is charging #1093 - Where can I find a list of announced and available Springboard modules? #1094 - Does Visor Prism work with the Stowaway keyboard? #1095 - Tips for Module errors #1096 - The paint on my Prism is coming off, What do I do? #1097 - Can I adjust the Contrast on the Visor Prism? #1098 - How do I know how much available memory I have left on my Visor? #1099 - How do I use the 'dot' shortcuts? #1100 - How do I know how much memory I have left on a springboard? #1101 - How is the Visor Edge different from the other Visor models? #1102 - Visor model abbreviations #1103 - Does the Visor Stowaway keyboard work with the Visor Edge? #1104 - Do the Handspring PDAs work with Mac OS X? #1105 - I've dropped my Visor and broken the screen. Can I repair it? #1106 - I need a serial number to download software or to get my rebate. Where is the serial number? #1107 - I used to be able to sync with Windows via USB, but now cannot anymore. What should I do? #1108 - How do I connect my Visor modem to Earthlink? #1109 - How do I change the home city in the CityTime application?

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