PDA intermitently powers up then freezes on "Palm Powered" screen

The only way I can get the Pda to power up at all is to tickle the power button and gently push the reset on the back at the same time. After some trial and error I can get the "Palm Powered" screen and occasionly the screen offering the choice between hard and soft resets. None of the buttons activates either reset and the only way I can do anything at that point is touch the reset button and go back to the "Palm Powered " screen or screen goes completely blank. Repeating the process only produces the same result. Battery seems strong because "Palm Powered" screen will stay up a long time. I am going to leave it on until screen goes blank because battery is completely dead, recharge and see if that resets operating system.PDA seems to be completely frozen. This did not happen all of a sudden. It started to malfunction and got progressivly worse over 2 or 3 days. Any suggestions would be welcome.

1 Answer

Anonymous

I had the same issue. What you need to do is to hold the power on/off button than press the reset button. The screen turns off (get black) than the will ask you to make a hard reset (which end up deleting all datas). The Palm will power on like the first time you turned it on after you bought it. Than depending which version you have it will possible ask you which language you will like to have as default. After selecting you neet to setup the rest. If this is done you sync it all data will come back :-)

Posted on Oct 11, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

Can not get the device to turn on

There should be a pin hole on the back of the PDA. Press the hole using a thin paper click. This will RESET your PDA. Press the power button and it will work OK. All PDA's have a RESET option.

Read full answer

Jun 01, 2015 • Palm z22 32mb handheld pda organizer z22-b

tip

Visor Deluxe does not start

Hi.

The procedure below shows how to reset the PDA to factory settings after backing up all your personal data.
After backing up your data with HotSync, perform a hard reset, this will erase all applications and returns your device to its factory default settings.

To perform a hard reset:
1. Hold down the power button on the front panel of the PDA.
2. While holding down the power button, use a paper clip to press the reset button.
3. Release the power button.
4. You will get a message warning that you are about to erase all the data stored on the PDA, do the following:
Press the top scroll button on the front panel
to complete the hard reset and display the startup screen.
If you press any other button you will do a soft reset, that will not fix the problem. In that case restart the procedure.
5. After doing hard reset the unit will return to the initial factory state. All third party installed applications will be deleted, and setting will be reported to factor default.

.

Connect to HotSync and do a backup of the PDA, then do hard reset on Palm.

If the PDA is not detected by Hotsync, then there is an additional problem.

To troubleshoot problems given by third party application you do a backup, then rename the backup folder containing third party application data to Backup.old, and do hard reset.

After that you start restoring applications from backup.old one at the time, when one application jams the Palm, that is the responsible for the error message.

Procedure is described here.

Regards.

G.

Read full tip

on Apr 09, 2010 • Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld

4helpful

1answer

How do i perform a hard reset on my palm pda

Step 1 Straighten a paper clip into a single line.
Step 2 Locate the "Reset" button by spotting a small hole on the backside of the Palm Zire 31.
Step 3 Push the power button on the Palm Zire 31 with your finger and hold it down steadily.
Step 4 Push the paper clip into the "Reset" button's hole while holding down the power button.
Step 5 Release the power button once the screen displays the "Palm Powered" logo.
Step 6 Push the navigational key in the "Up" direction to complete the Palm Zire 31 hard reset.

Read full answer

May 26, 2010 • Palm Zire 31 Handheld

0helpful

1answer

Have to reset Palm TX to power on sometimes

I have a palm TX and it usually just sits for a minute or two when I use blazer. I have also found out that the pda will always reset itself and it only freezes when it has a lot going on. It stays frozen for a while, but eventually unfreezes. As for the home button, it's probably worn down. My power button and my up button have almost completely stopped working.

Read full answer

Sep 09, 2009 • Palm TX Handheld

0helpful

1answer

HotSync problem:connection could not be

After you change the battery you need to do a hard reset. This will erase all the info in your pda so you want to make sure you have it all backed up on the palm desktop To do a hard reset follow these steps:

1. Hold down the power button.
2 While holding down the power button, use the tip of the stylus and inset it into the hole in the back of your pda and gently press and release the reset button in the back of your pda.
3. When you see the message that warns you about erasing all of the info on your hand held select continue.
4. When prompted follow the online directions to align the screen. After that you will want to do another hot sync. Best wishes.

Read full answer

Aug 10, 2009 • Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld

4helpful

1answer

After a soft reset, my Palm TX becomes stuck on the "Palm Powered" screen. I have tried all of the resets, including the hard reset. The PDA does not respond to any of the resets. I can not turn the PDA...

You need to perform full reset which will erase all personal data and set everything to factory default. You need to press reset and power button to perform full reset.It will give you confirmation once you choose yes it will perform hard reset If issue persist you may disconnect and reconnect to internal battery

Read full answer

Aug 02, 2009 • Palm TX Handheld

3helpful

1answer

I want to delete a user on my zire31 pda

You should be able to hard reset the palm and erase all data. There should be a rest pin hole on the back, hold it and press the power button. All internal memory will be erased.

Read full answer

Mar 17, 2009 • Palm Zire 31 Handheld

1helpful

1answer

Hot Synch an existing PalmVx data to a replacement palmVx

HI,
The first thing you want to do is to do a Hard Reset on the used PDA that you bought as a replacement. To do that follow these steps:

1. Hold down the power button and then depress the small hole in the back with the tip of your stylus.

2. Continue to hold them both in until you see the Palm logo.

3. Let go of both of them and then follow the onscreen directions. You will want to answer yes and use the 5 way navigation button on the bottom of your pda and hit up so that is completes the reset. After that you will have to set up your touch screen and go through the tapping the target. After you have gone through all this then do a hotsync

. It should clear up your problem. Best wishes.

Read full answer

Dec 12, 2008 • Palm Vx Handheld

1helpful

4answers

I have a Palm TX. 3Years old. 6 Months ago had to calibrate Touchscreen every day. 2 months ago had to calibrate touch screen 2/3 times a day. Recently can't calibrate touch screen. Targets go into loop...

Same happened to my 3 month old TX. I just recharged it, and all was OK! Sounds strange at first, but in my hometown, it is very humid, so maybe it got some moist inside and that caused some variations in the power or battery or voltage... dunno, maybe you need some cleaning, or try to calibrate while plugged.

Hope to be useful!

Read full answer

Jul 03, 2008 • Palm TX Handheld

0helpful

1answer

Palm TX Handheld - Delete all records

Hi, the best option would be a hard reset. Before doing so, i would suggest doing one lase hotsync.

at the back of your pda, there is a reset button. press this. be prepared. as it is resetting, press and hold the power button as well as the up button. hold these for like 3 seconds then release. it will then ask you whether you wanted to reset it. press the up button once again and release. it will then reset the pda.

if these instructions are still difficult there are some at palm.com. best of luck.

Read full answer

Nov 19, 2007 • Palm TX Handheld

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

Tungsten E Handheld

Computers & Internet

Can not get the device to turn on

Palm z22 32mb handheld pda organizer z22-b

Open Questions:

0answers

dounload sound drivers pas de son???

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Dec 24, 2013 • Palm Tungsten E Handheld

0answers

I have been nursing the Tungsten e for several years. It never gets more than a foot away from its power cord. Today, the screen is giving me a message that would show if I just bought it. All my saved info is gone. Is there some way to retrieve it?

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Feb 20, 2013 • Palm Tungsten E Handheld

0answers

Using Palm Support has caused a reoccuring issue I chose to utilize Palm Support ($25.00 fee) to correct a problem of my calendar data being deleted. I paid the fee, they corrected the problem, and all was well for a month...then one day my calendar data was gone. I contacted Palm Support and explained I was having the same problem; my calendar was void of all data. Since I was calling just after the warranty period I received with my first payment (28+ days or so), I had to pay another $25.00 fee. Well, it's been another month and my calendar is again void of all data. Their 'fix' is causting me too munch. Does anyone know how to undo the Palm Support 'help' I have received? Thank you.

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Mar 31, 2017 • Palm Tungsten E Handheld

0answers

My Palm Pilot Tugnsten E7 won't respond to My Palm Pilot Tungsten E7 won't respond to touchscreen inputs. I have tried re-booting it to no avail. Please help!

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Jul 28, 2010 • Palm Tungsten E Handheld

142 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report

View all Fixya Reports

Are you a Palm Computer and Internet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Have a manual for Palm Tungsten E Handhelds? Or just drag it here!

Related Topics:

PDA intermitently powers up then freezes on "Palm Powered" screen