Technical Notes

Stubborn Dialog Boxes

Sometimes double-tapping in a dialog box on the PDA has no effect.

Situation: Normally, double-tapping to open a file or folder works just fine. Where the problem appears is during File Linking between the PDA and PalmConnect. When working in the File>Copy dialog box, and trying to open folders by double-tapping, or in other dialog boxes where double-tapping is required, the system does not respond to the taps.

The problem is inconsistent, but has been attributed to the number of tasks going on simultaneously. Try varying the time between taps and make several attempts to tap the desired folder. If this occurs in the File Manager itself you can always highlight the desired icon and use the File>Open menu.

If opening a folder proves impossible, cancel the copy operation and work from the PC. Find the desired file on the PDA in PalmConnect by tapping on the remote drive button (PDA-B unless you've changed the name of the PDA). Once the B:[internal] drive appears displaying the Geoworks folder, you will have to double-click the Geoworks folde , then find and double-click the Document folder to see your files in the Document folder of the PDA. Highlight the file to be linked to the PC and either drag the file icon to the Document button at the bottom of screen and drop it, or use the File>Copy method described in the User Guide. See also technote "File Linking with PalmConnect".

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