I have a Toshiba e740 model no. PA3170U-3P05.
The Toshiba works fine and is a great PDA. The problem is that it loses all of the data if left for a couple of days. I've got the main battery taped into the body to ensure that it does not work lose.
Is this a problem with some internal battery?
Is this a problem with the main LiIon battery?
Some other fault?
How do I find out what market i.e. US or EU/Uk this machine was made for?
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Re: Battery problem?
The problem is based on the backup battery and the Battery charging Electronic of the Pda.
The only chance for you is to contact a Toshiba Service Partner for a repair of the Pocket PC.
The Mainboard of the PDA has to be replaced.
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Try going to the website of your Operating System (ie, Windows, Mac, ect). I've only used Windows , butsee if you can download the Activesync software that you need there. The e740 was only available with Windows Pocket PC 2002, and will appearantly not sync to Vista PCs, however.
I will try to check back in a day or two, so let me know if this is of any help to you.
Hi
This may help you ::
Select , Settings, System tab, Align Screen to adjust the touch screen. If the screen alignment loses calibration it may not be possible to adjust alignment using the above method.
Also, here is a link that may help ::
http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=http--cdgenp01csdtoshibacom-content-support-manuals-userguides-su530093-ppce400ug20030916pdf&sliceId=pdfPage_113&dialogID=6730022&stateId=1%200%206728267
Hi,
I noticed that the firmware that you have is not the latest, the last provided was 1.0623.049 which was released a few years ago.
I would install this, in addition to the other patches from the Toshiba web site. Hopefully this will overwrite any software quirks for you.
regards, Keith
The Toshiba Pocket PC's e310, e330 and e740 are designed to work together with Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Millennium, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 is an older operating system, which does not work together with the Toshiba Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Technical background:
The Toshiba Pocket PC's have a USB and a Infrared interface to communicate with a Computer. Unfortunately, Microsoft Windows NT4.0 does not support USB nor Infrared. Windows NT supports a serial connection, but the serial interface is not available for the Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Note:
There is the possibility to synchronize a PDA over Network or Modem but the ActiveSync Software, which is responsible for the synchronization, will need a "first sync" to establish a "partnership" with the PDA. This "first sync" can only be done via USB.
The Toshiba Pocket PC's e310, e330 and e740 are designed to work together with Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Millennium, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 is an older operating system, which does not work together with the Toshiba Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Technical background:
The Toshiba Pocket PC's have a USB and a Infrared interface to communicate with a Computer. Unfortunately, Microsoft Windows NT4.0 does not support USB nor Infrared. Windows NT supports a serial connection, but the serial interface is not available for the Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Note:
There is the possibility to synchronize a PDA over Network or Modem but the ActiveSync Software, which is responsible for the synchronization, will need a "first sync" to establish a "partnership" with the PDA. This "first sync" can only be done via USB.
The Toshiba Pocket PC's e310, e330 and e740 are designed to work together with Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Millennium, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 is an older operating system, which does not work together with the Toshiba Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Technical background:
The Toshiba Pocket PC's have a USB and a Infrared interface to communicate with a Computer. Unfortunately, Microsoft Windows NT4.0 does not support USB nor Infrared. Windows NT supports a serial connection, but the serial interface is not available for the Pocket PC's e310,e330 and e740.
Note:
There is the possibility to synchronize a PDA over Network or Modem but the ActiveSync Software, which is responsible for the synchronization, will need a "first sync" to establish a "partnership" with the PDA. This "first sync" can only be done via USB.
Section A - How to use a Toshiba Pocket PC e740 without loss of data:
Never let the battery fully discharge.
Never disconnect the battery from the e740.
Regularly backup your stored data.
Always connect the product to an external power source before changing the battery.
Section B – How to backup your data:
B1 – Using Activesync
You can make a backup of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 data to your notebook or desktop computer. If you have backed up your data to your notebook or desktop you can restore that data to your Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Periodical data backup is recommended.
The following types of data can be backed up:
FILE: Includes files created by Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Notes etc. or an additionally installed program.
REGISTRY: Setup information of Windows or programs.
DATABASE: Database information from Pocket Outlook.
When making a backup or restoring data please DO NOT remove the Pocket PC e740 from the USB cradle and DO NOT turn off the power to the device until the backup or restore is completed.
Backup Instructions:
Insert the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 into the USB cradle.
A connection between the e740 and your notebook or desktop will be established.
Please close all active applications on the e740.
On your notebook or desktop start Activesync and select Tools and then Backup/Restore.
Select Full Backup.
Select Back Up Now to start the backup process.
B2 – Using a Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card:
a) How to insert a Compact Flash Memory Card:
Ensure the e740 is connected to the mains.
Turn the e740 off.
Remove the dummy card if necessary.
Confirm the direction of the Compact Flash memory card by lining up the side grooves of the card and groove edge of the card slot.
Insert the card smoothly and completely.
b) How to insert a Secure Digital Card:
Ensure the e740 is connected to the mains.
Turn the e740 off.
Remove the dummy card if necessary.
Insert the Secure Digital card with it’s contact surface (the metal contacts) facing the back of Toshiba Pocket PC e740.
Press the card down until it clicks.
You can make a backup of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 data to your Compact Flash or Secure Digital memory card. If you have backed up your data to your Compact Flash or Secure Digital memory card you can restore that data to your Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Periodical data backup is recommended.
The following types of data can be backed up:
FILE: Includes files created by Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Notes etc. or an additionally installed program.
REGISTRY: Setup information of Windows or programs.
DATABASE: Database information from Pocket Outlook.
When making a backup or restoring data using the DataBackup program please DO NOT remove the Compact Flash or Secure Digital card from the Pocket PC e740 and DO NOT turn off the power to the device until the backup or restore is completed.
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