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***Wolves, Feeding Time*** PalmOne Zire 31: Universal Keyboard is typing gibberish crap
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chaosnova
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1. September 2008 @ 17:12 |
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Hi everyone. I recently got my bro's PalmOne Zire 31 and the universal keyboard that goes with it. I posted my problem on the palm forums, but practically everyone there is useless. Anyhow, even after installing the latest drivers and hotlinking, I keep getting the same problem: Whenever I push the infrared arm/wand up, I my palm gets a signal, but the keys are messed up. Most of the keys don't work, and control types S, alt= z, etc.
I'd really like to get this to work without any repairs/monetary crap, and before school. i'd really really appreciate the help. Thanks a lot!
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chaosnova
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2. September 2008 @ 04:57 |
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Worthless idiots on these forums, seriously.
Not a single response yet...
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ddp
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2. September 2008 @ 13:46 |
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it is not even 12 hours between your 2 posts so have some patience as we are here on our free time just like you are. sometimes posts don't get answered for days as the person who might know the solution didn't see your post or is away from this site so relax!!
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2. September 2008 @ 19:01 |
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If you treat us like dirt then expect us to do the same. You've now guaranteed nobody will reply to your post because you are so rude.
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2. September 2008 @ 19:24 |
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worthless idiots?
We know how to use Google.
Sammorris is right; you probably won't see much help with that attitude.
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chaosnova
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3. September 2008 @ 00:48 |
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Actually, the answer isn't on google. That's #1.
Secondly, what all of have just said is credence to the fact that you three are just idiots looking to pick a fight.
You didn't say a word of help, despite your optimistic and pure attitudes which were intended to "help". So now go give yourselves a time out for a while, or actually help out.
If you expect to treat others like dirt even through revenge, then you'll live a cold, harsh life.
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3. September 2008 @ 03:52 |
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So far you've dissed the palm forums in your first post, AD in your second post, and then three of most popular members of AD in your third.
Congratulations!!! Well Done!!!!
P.S. Hope you manage to get your problem sorted :) I assume you have the keyboard set to the correct region on your computer?
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chaosnova
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3. September 2008 @ 05:27 |
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Well, the palm forums were pretty damn useless. It's been about 5 days since I posted the thread and only one nice guy came to help (he tried, but sadly to no avail).
I know I sound like demanding, but I'm tired of the poor service. I simply want to use my palm.
I don't know if I have the region correctly set; could be more specific on how I can check/change it.
Thanks for the help.
Oh, and the two guys in the middle who dissed me deserved what i just said, considering that they're just as bad as me, if you think I am bad.
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3. September 2008 @ 05:59 |
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Basically keyboards can be set to any region in the world, and if you set your keyboard to american it will read the keys differently than if you set it to european.
I'm assuming you use windows xp, if you don't i don't know how to check it. If you are on xp, go into control panel and then regional and language options and see where it is set to, change it to your local area. I know i had my keyboard set to american instead of uk a while back and it was messing up the keys on me. I forget how i fixed it though sorry, so try this.
And by the way, sammorris and 7thsinger are both lovely guys and sammorris is probably one of the most knowledgeable pc people on the site, he spends hours on here everyday helping people out, i know he's helped me a lot, so i'm sure he could fix your problem for you if you asked nicely.
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3. September 2008 @ 06:57 |
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Did you not notice the 'poor service' was free?
Your problem is rather unusual - have you not spoken to the manufacturer for any ideas?
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ddp
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3. September 2008 @ 12:37 |
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chaosnova, a fight with a mod you will loose. i already banned an idiot yesterday with a lousy attitude like yours so do you want to be next? if not then apologize for that uncalled for comment ASAP!
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Dragula96
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3. September 2008 @ 12:59 |
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Originally posted by chaosnova:
Worthless idiots on these forums, seriously.
Not a single response yet...
I will use Google before asking dumb questions...
Live and die by that and you shall survive young Padawan.
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3. September 2008 @ 13:43 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Your problem is rather unusual - have you not spoken to the manufacturer for any ideas?
He's being helped by Palm Tech Support - http://forums.palm.com/palm/board/messag...thread.id=34559
Am surprised they are so polite after some of chaosnova's posts there. Courtesy (and patience, and forum replies) cost nothing, after all.
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3. September 2008 @ 13:46 |
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Indeed. People like that are the main reason why I'd never want a real tech support job.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. September 2008 @ 13:55
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3. September 2008 @ 14:43 |
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Quote:
Am surprised they are so polite after some of chaosnova's posts there. Courtesy (and patience, and forum replies) cost nothing, after all.
Agreed. Not to mention, courtesy and patience usually render a more helpful nature from the natives. ;)
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3. September 2008 @ 14:48 |
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Indeed. Plus my dry humour is always free too. What a bargain :P
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3. September 2008 @ 16:45 |
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Originally posted by creaky:
Indeed. Plus my dry humour is always free too. What a bargain :P
FREE??? OH know it's not!!! I have to wade thru your humor to find what you're posting about. It's aggravating and tedious at times. :D
To the OP... you really know how to bring the house down.. I just hope it's storming outside as normally LIGHTNING accompanies a good thunder storm. :D
ddp..... have at it PLEASE!!!
Originally posted by keyboard review:
To test its claim as a universal keyboard, we matched the device with the HP iPaq H4150, and we're happy to report everything worked without a hitch. Be aware, though, there are two separate drivers for Palm and Pocket PC devices, and they aren't interchangeable. We downloaded the Pocket PC driver, and after a HotSync operation, a Foldable Keyboard utility was installed on our handheld. Once there, you can set your key-delay and -repeat rates, enable sound, program hot keys, and activate power-saving mode. To turn on the keyboard, make sure the PDA stand is positioned at the center; sliding it all the way to the left turns off the unit.
Overall, the keys are well sized and spacious, with an 18mm key pitch and a 2.5mm key travel. They aren't quite as roomy as the Targus or the Stowaway's, and some users with larger fingers may occasionally hit the wrong key. We like that there are dedicated numeral buttons, which share space with symbols and shortcuts to Palm applications, such as Home, Contacts, Web, and Landscape mode. You can access these by pressing the blue Fn (function) button, while the white Fn button gives Pocket PC users one-touch access to similar programs. Powered by two AAA batteries, the keyboard can last up to four months with normal use, according to the company's claims.
oh... check your batteries!! :P
....gm
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chaosnova
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3. September 2008 @ 17:07 |
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Batteries are fine. I think that the problem lies with the IR arm, or something else. Just yesterday I found out that you can slide the keyboard to the extreme right or left.
BY THE WAY: when my bro had it, he said that the on light was slightly dim, to indicate that it was on. However, despit having batteries in the palm, there's no light. Weird thing is, it still does type, although the wrong stuff.
This is a really weird situation.
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3. September 2008 @ 17:08 |
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3. September 2008 @ 17:09 |
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Could potentially be a power problem inside the unit, if the light was dim...
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3. September 2008 @ 17:42 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. September 2008 @ 17:47
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3. September 2008 @ 17:49 |
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Originally posted by creaky:
Indeed. Plus my dry humour is always free too. What a bargain :P
Just add water
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chaosnova
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3. September 2008 @ 17:56 |
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No, I don't think you understand.
When his palm/keyboard were perfectly fine, the light was dim. This time, however, the light isn't on at all O_O. Does it have to do with sliding the keyboard, or something?
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ddp
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3. September 2008 @ 18:01 |
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are the batteries in the right way? did you do a R.T.F.M.D.? wolf time or not?
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chaosnova
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3. September 2008 @ 18:54 |
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ddf, lol. I don't know what the RT thing is, nor do I know what the wolf time is.
Yes, I triple checked my batteries to make sure that they were both working and in the right way.
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