- Re: 5mx and Nokia 6310i

- Re: Psion 5MX & Nokia 6310i connection problems

- FW: Important: Product Recall

- XP update and PsiWin

- Re: QWERTY keyboard

- Re: connection problems (2 Franck)

- RE: MC218 and Series 7

- Re: Psion 5MX & Nokia 6310i connection problems

- EPOC Contacts & WinXP synchronisation

- QWERTY

- Stowaway Bluetoooth Driver, Ringtones T610->P910,

- re: MC218 and Series 7

- P910 - reading of back-ups

- Missing Posts

- Is this a first, P910 SMS problem,

Date: 25 Oct 2004 20:02:29 +0100
From: Victor Marchand
Subject: Re: 5mx and Nokia 6310i

For Frank Vaughan:
I think you may find help at 
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32833&highlight=gprs+victor 
I had a similar problem and it is documented there.

Victor

Date: 25 Oct 2004 20:11:50 +0100
From: Julie A Campbell
Subject: Re: Psion 5MX & Nokia 6310i connection problems

Answer to Frank Vaughan:

I'm wondering whether you have installed Mobile Connectivity Update 2.00 on your 5mx?  If not, you will almost certainly need it to get a GPRS connection working.

Feel free to contact me either by e-mail or a message on the Psion Place Forums if you need further assistance.  I could e-mail the update file
to you if you don't have it or know where to find it.

Julie (netBookBabe)

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Date: 25 Oct 2004 21:05:45 +0100
From: Prar
Subject: FW: Important: Product Recall

This arrived in my work inbox



>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Psion Teklogix Inc.
Sent: 22 October 2004 22:12
>Subject: Important: Product Recall
>
><http://www.psionteklogix.com>www.psionteklogix.com
>October 22, 2004 <http://www.psionteklogix.com>
>
>
>RECALL NOTICE
>Power Adapter used on the netBookTM, NETBOOK PROTM
>and netpad(r) Docking Station and Portable Power Supply
>
>
>Psion Teklogix Inc. is voluntarily recalling the AC power adapter used >with the Psion Teklogix netpad(r), netBookTM and NETBOOK PROTM products >specifically listed below. Some of the power adapters have exhibited signs >of over-heating and may pose a fire hazard or result in local burns if >handled by the user. In addition, a shock hazard may exist from the metal >surfaces of the device that are connected to the power adapter. A specific >date code has been traced by the power supply manufacturer as having a >defective component that causes this overheating.
>
>UNITS AFFECTED:
>
>The recalled AC Power Adapter has the Psion Teklogix part number >A203200470002.
>
>Only units with a date code D/C: 034810 are covered under this recall notice. >
>This power adapter may be used with the following Psion Teklogix products:
>    * NETBOOK PROTM (p/n 1040xxxxxxxx, NB3220)
>    * netBookTM (p/n 1030xxxxxxxx)
>    * netpad(r) docking station and portable power supplies
> (120100390004,120100400004, 120100440006, NP3001)
>    * The power adapters affected are labeled as shown above
>    * This power adapter is made by a third party manufacturer, Sunpower
> UK Ltd, model number 2MA18-150 as shown on the label
>    * A second smaller label shows the manufacturer's part number
> 9NA0180300 and the serial number
>    * The D/C number is the date code
>    * Only D/C: 034810 poses a safety hazard, all other date codes do not
> require a recall
>
>
><http://www.psionteklogix.com/assets/downloadable/power_adapter_recall.pdf>Click >here to download the complete Recall Notice
>





PRAR

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Date: 25 Oct 2004 21:06:08 +0100
From: Prar
Subject: XP update and PsiWin

People

I've just been through the massive XP download and the Windows update is sitting on my PC ready to install. However before I commit myself are there any adverse effects on PsiWin (or any other relevant software) I should be aware of?

Or am I going to be the first person here to try out the procedure?

PRAR

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Date: 25 Oct 2004 21:39:09 +0100
From: Ian Chapple
Subject: Re: QWERTY keyboard

Armin,

>> The QWERTY keyboard lay-out was introduced to slow down typists > so that the mechanism of the early typewriters didn't jam.

Any proof for that?<<

This is the generally accepted explanation of the origins of the QWERTTY layout; for more information, see http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story098.htm

>>If there really was a layout before QWERT which caused more typewriter jam, then switching to QWERT would lead to a speed up instead a slow down.<<

In effect yes, insofar as a typist who is forced to type slower by the keyboard layout, therefore avoiding jamming, is probably quicker in the long-term than a typist typing faster but suffering more jamming.

>> We no longer need to be slowed down but our computer keyboards still have the QWERTY lay-out.

So, which layout is quicker? <<

If the keyboard were to be redesigned, and I think this has been tried (unsuccessfully) in the past, some more ergonomic design would be arrived at. However, most people are familar with the QWERTY layout or its variants (at work, we have Swiss-German QWERTZ keyboards instead).

Cheers, Ian.

Date: 25 Oct 2004 21:42:50 +0100
From: Jack
Subject: Re: connection problems (2 Franck)

to: Frank Vaughan <frankvaughan....et>
Subject: Psion 5MX & Nokia 6310i connection problems

Re:
Hi Franck,

-Any connecting problem :
http://www.mgmcc.myby.co.uk/
then "series5(mx)" pages

-Any concern  X Opera on mx
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30137&highlight=opera

Tell us back...
Jack

Date: 25 Oct 2004 21:58:39 +0100
From: Bob
Subject: RE: MC218 and Series 7

Hi Daniel,
I used T-Mobile aka Voicestream.  I have my Netbook, Series 7 and 5mx working fine for email.  I have not set them up for GPRS yet as I am still trying to figure out the 5mx Settings.  I will be glad to help you on the settings and I let me know how much you want for your Ericssion and I might be able to help you on the USA mains cord.  I live in Washington State, not sure where you are.  Drop me a note and maybe we can get together.

Thanks,

Bob

Date: 26 Oct 2004 08:38:38 +0100
From: Marcus von Cube
Subject: Re: Psion 5MX & Nokia 6310i connection problems

Frank,

>I'm using a Nokia 6310i and am seeking to use a GPRS connection

that should be possible ;-) My setup is identical exept I'm using a netBook most of the time.

I fear that you have trouble with the length of the init strings. The solution is to enter the configuration *completely in the phone*.

You need to create a GPRS connection profile (which is seperate from the WAP settings) where you
enter the settings:

Menu 4 7 should you take to the configuration dialog in your phone. The phone stores up to 5
configurations. Select one of them, preferably the first.

The record, in my case, has the following entries:
Alias for access point: eplus gprs (name it as you like)
GPRS acces point: internet.eplus.de (should differ in your case, ask your provider)

This setting has to be made the active setting.

On the "Xion" configure a standard infrared modem without any special settings. Mine is set up for
56000 Baud, and the only init string is "ATZ" for the reset sequence. All handshake options are
checked (RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR, DCD). I don't know the effect on an IR connection but for me it works.

The Internet settings are as follows:

Name: e-plus GPRS (name it as you like)
Type: dial up
smart dialling: not ticked
number: *99***1#

manual login: unticked
username/password: ask your provider

ip address from server: ticked
DNS from server: unticked (ticked may work, depending on the provider)
primary/secondary DNS: ask your provider

ppp extensions: ticked (this might save some bytes on the line)
clear text authentication: ticked (GPRS passwords aren't a secret because you are identified by your
SIM card, not your username/password).

If you create the directories C:\Logs\Etel & C:\Logs\Netdial you should get a bunch of log files
detailing the connection attempts.

Marcus

http://www.mvcsys.de

Date: 26 Oct 2004 09:38:24 +0100
From: Peter Rand
Subject: EPOC Contacts & WinXP synchronisation

I'd like to synchronise the Contacts on my RevoPlus with Outlook.

After running the synchronisation program, only 60 of the 350 Contacts in my Revo appear in Outlook. I tried doing another sync, but none of the remaining names are transferred from the Psion to Outlook.

Has anybody experienced this before? I'd be grateful for any solutions to get the sync working correctly.

Peter

Date: 26 Oct 2004 09:59:54 +0100
From: Philip S.Adkins Potter
Subject: QWERTY

Hi Folks,

Armin, the QWERTY layout *was* introduced to slow typists down, any history of the typewriter will tell you that. I also remember it was in the "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing" manual.

The earlier typewriters couldn't keep up with the typists so the QWERTY layout was adopted. The mechanical problem was that keys commonly used would be close together, for fingers from the index outwards (which are stronger and have greater stamina), drove heads that were close together and got in each other's way - they jammed.

Nowadays a far higher speed can be achieved on keyboards using the Dvorak layout (I think he was the composer's brother - I know he was related). The trouble now is that we are all so conservative that changing to the Dvorak layout generally would need the kind of sea-change that adopting Esperanto generally would need.

Similarly many years ago someone designed an "ideal man" to run a conventional lathe. His legs were very short, his arms very long and he was phenomenally short-sighted. They also designed an "ideal lathe" for an ordinary man. It was a wonderful thing to use but almost nobody outside Switzerland bought it.

Happy days,
Phil.

"Good wine ruins the pocket;
bad wine ruins the stomach."

Date: 26 Oct 2004 10:49:42 +0100
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: Stowaway Bluetoooth Driver, Ringtones T610->P910,

Answer to: Mike Dyer

Re.: Stowaway Bluetoooth Driver - Good to hear it was solved. Can you remind us of the make of your keyboard ?

Answer to: Armin Podtschaske

Re.: Ringtones T610->P910 - You wrote "On the T610 send the ringtone with send via infrared". Sorry, I can't find that function on my T610.

Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK

Date: 26 Oct 2004 12:22:09 +0100
From: Donald
Subject: re: MC218 and Series 7

Hello Daniel

Question: Has anyone experience with Email and Cingular in the USA or Voicestream and can offer guidance as to set up and use with a Series 7.


VoiceStream in the US works great with PSION - setup is fairly straight forward, u would just need to know what phone your using and the dialup # for GPRS or GSM (you can email direct with subject : series 7 GPRS)
Have now changed over to VoiceStream GPRS and what a difference - Ericsson T610 with IR port connects great with 5mx & netbook (and you don't have to sacrifice faxing with this phone)

Don
wizards2....ptonline.net

Date: 26 Oct 2004 17:55:39 +0100
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: P910 - reading of back-ups

Did I already mention a great website for the SE P800/900/910 being www.my-symbian.com ?  From the main menu choose the UIQ section and than UIQ software catalog. I downloaded quite a few free programs from there, games as well as useful ones. Have a look under PC programs at "Backup Inspector".

One of the disadvantages of the standard back-up to the PC of this phone/PDA is that you can't open the back-up and check what is in it and not. This PC program will open your back-up and show you exactly which files are inside and not. By checking or unchecking the little box next to each of the files you can choose exactly which files you want to extract and which one(s) not. The files are than extracted to your PC to any folder you like. This means you can extract one file only if needed.

Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK

Date: 26 Oct 2004 19:37:26 +0100
From: Mike Dyer
Subject: Missing Posts

Hi all,

two posts I sent to 'The Digest' last week have not appeared in any edition that I have recieved.
Assuming this wasn't intentional by the moderators (joke) here are my 'reposts'

Subject Re: UIQ Phones

Hi all,
          Itamar any general points on the p800 will have some relevance to your p910 as they are essentially the same but you have the latest version.

All these phones use flash memory internally and you cannot lose your data through having a flat battery (unlike a Revo).

Regarding Active Desk, well it's shareware so anyone can download it for free and buy it or delete it as they wish. I often visit the UIQ section at www.my-symbian.com as I  find it an excellent source of reference.

Regarding the OQO, Expansys are currently advertising these for nearly £1600 *eek*, it makes my £151 Toshiba Libretto from Ebay feel somewhat of a bargain. Personally I would wait for Paul Allen's 'Flipstart' pc which is a similar device but looks a lot slicker. I cannot touch type on my Libretto though I'm learning to on my p800 'Stowaway' bluetooth keyboard, I just wish the keyboard was curved or I could tilt it like my desktops...

About my bluetooth keyboard, I emailed Think Outside about the bug in their driver and they have sent me a new driver, when I get round to installing this I shall report back. I see no reason why any other brand of keyboard should be affected Itamar, but for me the benefits outweigh the minor side effect, after all I can still get at all my applications.

Regards,
Mike Dyer
on a Toshiba Libretto 70ct.

Subject Re: Email folders & Speakerphone

Hi all,
            thanks for the confirmation Itamar about the email folders, also to Rolf for a very informative post on the p800.

Itamar I believe if you have dialled flip open you just tap on the speaker icon at the bottom of the screen during your call to switch to the speakerphone.

I would just like to say how pleased I am that there are so many UIQ phone users on the digest.

Best Wishes,
Mike Dyer.

Date: 26 Oct 2004 17:55:39 +0100
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: Is this a first, P910 SMS problem,

Answer to: Steve Hodgson

Re.: Is this a first - The digest with your message looked quite different again. But than, I suppose that slowly but surely this change will continue.


Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK