20 Most Recent Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld - Page 5 Questions & Answers

I noticed this problem with mine and solved it by loosening the 4(four) T5 screws in the back. The problem is caused by a swollen battery. When the PDA is left charging for extensive periods of time, as mine was(several months of inactivity and never thought to unplug it), the battery will swell. It's still a good battery and holds a charge, but the increased girth presses on the internal boards of the PDA causing the screen to register a continuous "touch" and therefore seems locked. It's actually waiting for the phantom touch to release so it can act. Unscrewing the fasteners allows the body to expand, thereby releasing the pressure on the screen and letting the phantom touch go away. I'm going to see how well my e2 does without the screws in it at all for a few days. The front and back panels have "clips" molded into them which hold to the side frames, keeping it closed. But the fasteners are there to ensure the PDA doesn't fall apart all together. So, wish me luck. I'll report back in a few days and update this.

There is a way to convert the Palm .dba file that comes from exporting to CSV or vcard format. There is a google help forum that discusses this for the G1, but it is the place that has the link to the converter.

If it's over 4 gigs, don't even try. SDHC is not supported on the TX or anything earlier. There is a website, www.palmpowerups.com, that might have what you need. It's full of stuff like that.

They are probably in a format that the pda can not handle.

Inside the PalmOne forlder in Program Files, find a folder that is named the same as you Hotsync ID. A flash drive would be the best idea to transfer the files over to the Mac. Some flash drives don't work on Macs, so try a few.

Hello.

Here's what I would suggest: reset the battery. You'll need to take the case apart a bit. Here's how:

You'll need a torx screwdriver.

Using the Torx driver, remove the 4 Torx screws from the back of the case.

Using the case tool, pop the two halves of the case apart. Note the position of the black piece.

Disconnect and reconnect the battery.

Put the two halves together - be certain the black plastic piece is placed correctly.

Attach the 4 screws.

Hope this helps.

I didn't solve the problem. I just can't pay right now. I guess I'll keep asking until I get it solved. I purchased a battery last year I just need someone local ( Denver, Co 800014) to put it in for me. I just hope it will work..

thanks for your support
I truly appreciate what you all do.
Gwen

Try this out to delete a bluetooth:

(1) Press Start>Settings
(2) Select Connections tab
(3) Select Bluetooth and then select devices tab
(4) Select Partnership you want to end
(5) Select Delete

Are you sync'ing to the same username in Palm desktop that you usedfor another model handheld? If you are, this can cause problems withthe new handheld.

Looks like you may need to hard reset your device and rename your backup folder. Go to http://www.palm.com/cgi-bin/cso_kbURL.cgi?ID=887and follow the directions to do a hard reset. Next before you hotsyncyour data back over you will need to rename your backup folder, to dothat go here;

XP
C:program filespalm or palm one[hotsync username] and rename your backup
folder to backup.old


Vista
Start-->documentsPalm OS Desktop[hotsync username] and rename your backup
folder to backup.old

Then hotsync to your current hotsync name and all your contacts, calendar,
tasks, and memos will come back over.

Show file extensions for XP or Vista

XP
If you can not view file extensions on your PC I would like you to open a
folder go to Tools-->Folder Options--> View (tab) and under show hidden
files and folders uncheck hide file extensions for known file types.

Vista
Open control Panel go to Folder Options--> View (tab) and under show hidden
files and folders uncheck hide file extensions for known file types.

Before you sync, set the conduits in hotsync manager to desktop overwrites handheld.

You may want to export your data from Palm desktop for backup purposes. Use the procedure below for backing up your data.

The best way to preserve your data is to export the data in each category in Palm Desktop to a seperate folder on your PC.

Createa new folder on your PC somewhere that is convenient. Name it somethinglike Palm Desktop Data. Click on the link below and follow theinstructions on that page for the export procedure.

http://www.palm.com/cgi-bin/cso_kbURL.cgi?ID=28734

Make sure you select all for the range in the export window.

Withthe data saved in the folder you created, make a copy of that folderand save to a flash drive, cd-rw or external hard drive.

Anytime you make a change in Palm Desktop, export the data that was changed to that folder and save again to the external media.

Withthis process you can always import the data back into Palm Desktopanytime you have a problem with the data in Palm Desktop or if yourcomputer/hard drive/device crashes.

For reference purposes, click on the following link for the support page for your device on the kb.palm.com webpage.
http://www.palm.com/us/support/tungstene2/

There are links on the page to the user guide, troubleshooting, how to's, downloads, etc.

here is a simplified version:

http://forum.brighthand.com/showthread.php?t=89665

Hi


Thanks for using FixYa. From what you have described it seems that the issue could be with the battery or it could just be stuck. Connect the E2 to the charger, and then soft reset the Palm by pressing the reset button on the back of the Palm. This should reset the charging circuit on the Palm. Let it remain connected to the power adapter for a good 2 hours. After that, disconnect the Palm and see if it will turn on. If it does that’s great, if not, you might need to get a replacement battery for your Palm. If still under warranty use the warranty to avoid future issues.


Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.


Thanks
Rylee

The best way is to transfer the Calendar and Contacts to Outlook. The iPhone can then be synced with Outlook.

Unfortunately, tasks and memos do not transfer. You will need to find other 3rd party apps that are supported on the iPhone and transfer your data to them.

Two examples are:

1. Evernote - This is good for memo. You can export your memos and then import them into Evernote. unfortunately, when I did this, it was a bit tricky. I even had to write a little PERL script to create the format that it wanted.

2. RemembertheMilk - this is a todo application

It could be the battery. may be the charger is stuck ,did you Connect the E2 to the charger then soft reset ?this should reset the charging circuit on the Palm.after that Let it connected to the power adapter for a good 2 hours. After that, disconnect the Palm and see if it will turn on. If not, then you need to get a replacement battery for your Palm.hpe this helps.pls do let me know thanks

if you tries to turn it off and it turns back on after a few seconds.the birthda reminder in a contact record that spans past the new year (jan1)will trigger this.palm is aware of this paricular issue which is peculiar with the devices tungsten T3,T5*,E*,Ttreo 650* etc
for example if you create a contact record for a person which includes his/her name,phone number,adress and email adress.you also include his birthday,jan 2. you then choose the reminder to appear 7days before his birthday since this reminder will be triggered before january 1,the hand held may encounter problem not turning off.
solution

• set the calendar to go off in the same calender year as the birth day(i.e on or after jan1)
• in the example above changing the reminder to 1 day will prevent the issue
• to change birthday reminder:open contact applicatio>open the record with the birhday>select edit>scroll to the birthday field> tap on the birthday>change the reminder.
• like in the example above ,you change the number of days to 1
• alternatively simply uncheck the birthday reminder box in order not to be reminded at all instead of changing the days if you dont want to be reminided at all.

Its seems hardware problem or problem with firware,but i think is firmware.Take the phone to a repair shop.We cant do anything more....Sorry

Hi there and welcome here

Try to take the battery out over night and put it in the phone again in the morning, this should solve most problems.

Hope it helps
IF NOT then try to return here

Have a nice time over there

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Try downloading the HotSync Manager from this site:

http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/common/article/32991_en.html

Good luck and have a great day!

I too was having this problem all of a sudden. I found another post about an apparent bug in the Palm OS. Do you have a birthday or appointment in the calendar with reminders that started in 2009? Try removing the reminders or making them start in 2010. I did that and my Palm now stays off when I power it off.

Hi,

Unfortunately the palm desktop 6.2 to hotsync with your new Hp pc does not support windows 7 yet.Their latest software only supports windows vista,xp and windowx media center 2005.


You will have to wait till they release a software compatible for windows 7.Once it is release your problem will be solved.I suggest you contact their support team so that you can know when the software will be released for it.

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Recalibrate your touch screen. Use the stylus ( pen, pencil) to tap the center of the cross-hairs