Palm Tungsten T3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[Lance]

PALM TUNGSTEN T3 FAQ
Lance Wehrung | Editor-in-Chief | October 8, 2003

Question 1: I plan on upgrading my Palm handheld. How do I perform the upgrade?
Click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/support/guides/upgrade/index.html) for Palm's procedure to upgrade your Palm handheld.

Question 2: I am interested in the secuity update for the T3. Can you send it to me?
No, but here is a link to Palm's website that you can download it for yourself, click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/tungstent3/security5_update.html). :)

Question 3: Does the lower portion of the screen turn off when the slider is closed, thus conserving battery life?
No, the lower portion of the display does not shutoff, but it does go blank. This is somewhat similar to a blank screen saver on a computer, so there probably is a marginal benefit.

Question 4: Will the Palm hard case for the T1 or the T2 fit the T3?
Although the T3 will lock in the case, the T3 sticks out of the hard case a little less than half an inch.

Question 5: Will the T3 be upgradeable to Palm OS 6?
Even though the device is capable of running Palm OS 6, Palm would have to provide an update for their customers. in the past, Palm has never guaranteed that a future OS version would be made available for a specific advice. Palm has provided OS updates in the past for older devices when possible, but they have never committed to do so.

Question 6: When will the T3 be available?
It is now available, click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/tungsten-t3/).

Question 7: Is there still a limit to the number of categories on the Palm for Contacts, Tasks, etc?
Yes, the limit is 15 categories, except for the Palm Photos application. It has a limit of 14 categories.

Question 8: What are the specifications of the battery and is it removable?
It is a rechargeable 900mAh lithium polymer battery, and it is not removable. Here is a link the specifications on Palm's website: T3 Specifications (http://www.palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/tungsten-t3/specs.html).

Question 9: What keyboard allows connectivity with the T3 in portrait and landscape modes?
The T3 is compatible with the same three Palm keyboards that are compatible with the M500, M505, M515, T1, and T2. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734), the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471), and the new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) will all work with the T3. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one of the three Palm keyboard that allows operation in both the portrait and landscape modes of the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) and the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) only support the T3's portrait mode. From my experience, the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) is the only one that locks, so you can set it anywhere without it folding up on you. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one that supports landscape mode for the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) is the only keyboard that has separate keys on top for the numbers (i.e more like a normal keyboard).

Question 10: Can you categorize calendar entries and assign a different color to each category with the built-in calendar of the T3?
Yes. The built-in calendar supports up to 15 different categories, and each category can have a different color assigned to it. In the daily and agenda views, a colored dot appears next to each entry. In the weekly and monthly views, the block of time for the entry is color coded appropriately.

Question 11: What program do you use to synchronize with Outlook?
Palm, now, supports synchronization to Outlook through the Palm Desktop software that is installed from the CD included with the T3.

Question 12: What format does the Palm use to save voice memos?
When you record a voice memo to the internal memory, the T3 saves it as a PDB file in the internal memory. When you synchronize with you computer, the computer saves it as a WAV file. When you record a voice memo to the external memory, the T3 saves it as a WAV file on the external memory card in the Audio folder. On the T3, you can move them from internal memory to external memory and vice versa. The voice memos in the internal memory are the only ones that get synchronized with the computer.

Question 13: What about the video player, Kinoma? Which formats can it play? Is it fast enough?
The Kinoma Producer for Palm actually coverts the video into a Palm PDB format that can be played on the handheld using the Kinoma Player. Thus, the movies can be stored in internal memory of the Palm or the external memory of an SD card. It can convert the following video formats: MPEG-1, QuickTime, and AVI. The Kinoma Producer and Player work very well with the T3.Note: You will need to have the QuickTime Player (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/) installed, which is free.

Question 14: To conserve power, can you turn the screen off while the MP3's continue to play?
Yes. There is an option to automatically turn the screen off after a set period of time to conserve power. With RealOne Player on the Palm, go to the Option menu, and select Preferences. You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes.

Question 15: Can the Photo viewer program show very large (3-4 megapixel) images?
Yes. It works very well, but you are unable to zoom in or out on the handhled. You view the entire picture, and that's it. The only option you have zoom in or out out a photo is to edit the photo before you HotSync.

Question 16: I believe that the mail program on a the T3 has the ability to open attachments sent in different native office formats. Is this correct?
VersaMail 2.6 that is included with the T3 supports the following file types: vCard (.vcf), cVal/iCal (.vcs or .ics), Text (.txt), HTML (.html or .htm), Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), Graphic (.jpg, .bmp, .tif, .gif), PRC (.prc), PDB (.pdb), and ZIP (.zip). In addition, you can use any other file type as long as you have a viewer installed that can handle the file type. Since Documents To Go is installed, you can use the VersaMail plug-ins to view the file, or you can useor Doucments To Go to view and/or edit the file. For more, read Chapter 16 of the Tungsten T3 Handbook.

Question 17: Can the web browser download? Can you open native documents from the web itself? Like a PDF file on the web?
Web Pro, the included web browser with the T3, allows you to download any type of file that your handheld provides native support. Thus, you have to have the software on your handheld that can natively view the appropriate format. For more, read Chapter 18 of the Tungsten T3 Handbook.

Question 18: Can you also just take out the sd card, put it in a computer and transfer over a word document or excel spreadsheet and then the palm will be able to open it and read it?
Yes. Documents To Go Version 6 supports this ability. In addition, there are other applications that support or will support other native formats.

Question 19: Can I use the HotSync cradle that I use with my Palm Tungsten T or Palm Tungsten T2?
Yes. As long as the Palm HotSync cradle you have uses the universal connector, you can use it with the T3. Thus, this with include the HotSync cradles for the M500, M505, M515, Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten T3, and the Tungsten C. This also includes most other accessories as well, unless the accessory uses software that may not be compatible with the T3. In these cases, check with the vendor.

Question 20: Does the T3 support polyphonic alarms like the newer Clies?
No, but the T3 does provide a richer sounding alarm then previous models.

Feel free to contact me (lance@palmonecity.com) with any questions/comments/suggestions.

[dmxmd]

is there are way to remove DTG 6 and the rest of the stuff that might not be useful?

[Ni+Mh]

What I'd love to remove from the ROM would be the 'quick tour', 'Realone'. I'd rather user Graffitti on the machine comapred to Graffitti 2 plus I'd rather use Aeroplayer, much better MP3 playin software :p

[dmxmd]

Originally posted by Ni+Mh
What I'd love to remove from the ROM would be the 'quick tour', 'Realone'. I'd rather user Graffitti on the machine comapred to Graffitti 2 plus I'd rather use Aeroplayer, much better MP3 playin software :p

Agree to all! :D

[Just]

Here here...
Looking forward to a new JackSprat :)

[kkerruish]

Originally posted by Just
Here here...
Looking forward to a new JackSprat :)

I'd be happy if I could get get a new version of JackFlash that worked with the T|3...

:)

Ken

[dmxmd]

Originally posted by kkerruish
I'd be happy if I could get get a new version of JackFlash that worked with the T|3...

:)

Ken

Has anyone tried using Jacksprat and Jackflash on the T3 yet?

[Geckotek]

You can also add that it's being made by Asus.

[Vidge]

A new JackSprat & JackFlash will be wonderful. I d/l the latest version of DTG (free to T3 owners, BTW) but it has to sit in RAM :(

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by dmxmd
Has anyone tried using Jacksprat and Jackflash on the T3 yet?
I tried the latest JackFlash Lite to see how much Flash is available, and ended up having to do a no-notify reset to recover.

Disclaimer: Done by a professional under controlled circumstances, don't try this at home.

[dgantony]

How does the T3's screen compare to the Zire71 screen in terms of brightness, contrast and clarity?

[Vidge]

Originally posted by dgantony
How does the T3's screen compare to the Zire71 screen in terms of brightness, contrast and clarity?

I think they are about the same, at least when I put my T3 side-by-side with my partner's Z71, they look the same to me.

[Medcat99]

Awesome thread. Great to have a summary like this.

[dgantony]

I just got a chance to compare all current palm pda screens at officedepot. The Zire71 and TE look like they have the same screen. The T3's screen is a bit dull compared to those 2 - at 100% T3 looks like the TE around 60-70% brightness. The T3 is slightly brighter than my NX70V.

[Vidge]

Originally posted by dgantony
I just got a chance to compare all current palm pda screens at officedepot. The Zire71 and TE look like they have the same screen. The T3's screen is a bit dull compared to those 2 - at 100% T3 looks like the TE around 60-70% brightness. The T3 is slightly brighter than my NX70V.

Must have been a bum unit. My T3 is as bright, if not brighter, than my partner's Z71. I have heard on other forums that there are some variations in the various T3 screens. One guy posted pics of two T3s side by side with identical brightness settings. One screen was yellow, the other one blue. One was bright, the other more dull.

[dgantony]

That's interesting Vidge. I hope that the one I ordered from Amazon has the good screen.

[dmxmd]

How can you know if you got a bum unit if you don't have another T3 to comapre it to? Isn't there any manufacturing date sticker or something like SE phones?

[tanker_bob]

If you like it, it's a good one. Perfection is an illusion. The important thing is that you're satisfied with your PDA and it meets your requirements. Don't let the cancer of discontent creep in.

[dgantony]

Originally posted by dmxmd
How can you know if you got a bum unit if you don't have another T3 to comapre it to? Isn't there any manufacturing date sticker or something like SE phones?

I have my NX70 to compare. According to Vidge, the T3 I compared my NX to at Office Depot was a bum unit. It was slightly brighter than my NX. So if the new T3 is less bright than my NX then I know I have a bad screen. That being said, I could not tell the difference between any of the screen when I looked at them seperately. Guess my eyes are not what they used to be :) .

Tanker Bob, your point is well taken. BTW, how do you like your new T3 (read about it on your website - which BTW was very useful).

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by dgantony
Tanker Bob, your point is well taken. BTW, how do you like your new T3 (read about it on your website - which BTW was very useful).
I'm glad it helped you. I love my T3. I've gone nuts with 2 256MB SD cards and 52 MB RAM. As usual, I'm pushing the bleeding edge and sorting out the self-induced conflicts. The T3 recovers so gracefully, testing is almost a non-event. By the end of the weekend, I'll have a few more things to add to my software page.

[dgantony]

Looking forward to reading your update Tanker Bob.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by dgantony
Looking forward to reading your update Tanker Bob.
I'm playing with SuperNames 2.21 and TealLock 5.02 at the moment. I need to replace PopUpNames and EasyLock, which were both hacks. PalmGear is giving a 10% discount until the 15th for purchases using PDA Avenues discount code "pdavenue". I'm trying to get what I need before then. Both apps look very promising at this point.

[yoopermjm]

I think the screen is so bright that I wish I could dim it more! Hard on the wife when I'm reading ebooks in bed at night!

[yoopermjm]

Originally posted by Tanker Bob
I'm glad it helped you. I love my T3. I've gone nuts with 2 256MB SD cards and 52 MB RAM. As usual, I'm pushing the bleeding edge and sorting out the self-induced conflicts. The T3 recovers so gracefully, testing is almost a non-event. By the end of the weekend, I'll have a few more things to add to my software page.

If you ever get MyBible to work on the big screen, please let us know. And secondly, are your two pny cards still holding up after all that testing, and did you have to underclock the t3 to keep them safe? I'm getting my pny 256 tomorrow and wondering if I should just plug it in and go.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by yoopermjm
If you ever get MyBible to work on the big screen, please let us know. And secondly, are your two pny cards still holding up after all that testing, and did you have to underclock the t3 to keep them safe? I'm getting my pny 256 tomorrow and wondering if I should just plug it in and go.
No problems with the PNY SD cards. You might check CardInfo when you first plug them in to see who made the chips. Toshiba made mine. I've been working them out like crazy doing all my testing plus backups, and have had no problems. I've had a couple of large databases become corrupted on backup, but BBVFS is encrypting them and I don't know if that's the source of the problem. I haven't attacked that issue yet. I've copied and run huge (10+MB) Kinoma movies and MP3s to both cards without issue.

Of course, YMMV.

[dgantony]

Originally posted by yoopermjm
I think the screen is so bright that I wish I could dim it more! Hard on the wife when I'm reading ebooks in bed at night!

It's great that you got a unit with a good screen. I went to another Office Depot and checked out the T3 on display. I was blown away by the screen. The T3 at 25% brightness was as bright as my NX at 100%. It was brighter than the TC next to it. I hope that mine has a good screen too when it arrives from Amazon.com.

[Azxel]

i tried dimming it cos when i use Zlauncher's Brightness Control, it was still awfully bright!! *eye pain* hehe

then i accidently found another brightness control by tapping on the clock at the button of the screen (where a window pops up and displays time, battery, available memory, brightness and Sound control).

with that I lowered the brightness lower and i suppose its pretty dim now. :D

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by Azxel
i tried dimming it cos when i use Zlauncher's Brightness Control, it was still awfully bright!! *eye pain* hehe

then i accidently found another brightness control by tapping on the clock at the button of the screen (where a window pops up and displays time, battery, available memory, brightness and Sound control).

with that I lowered the brightness lower and i suppose its pretty dim now. :D
The T3 has a number of interesting features hidden around. I haven't seen anything that uses the attention feature in the status bar yet. Perhaps when they finally release the SDK. :rolleyes:

[yoopermjm]

This is a stupid question, but I can't figure out how to do this without zlauncher! How do you move apps to the sd card's launcher category to get them to run from it with palm software?

[MMike]

TankerBob,

If you mean the ! to the right of the time at the bottom, that is used when you snooze an alarm (from the built in date book, not Agendus or any other add-in date book, I assume).

When you hit snooze the ! will blink some and stay lit any time you turn the unit on. Tapping on it will take you to a screen that summarizes all snoozed alarms.

MadMike

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by MMike
TankerBob,

If you mean the ! to the right of the time at the bottom, that is used when you snooze an alarm (from the built in date book, not Agendus or any other add-in date book, I assume).

When you hit snooze the ! will blink some and stay lit any time you turn the unit on. Tapping on it will take you to a screen that summarizes all snoozed alarms.

MadMike
Cool, thanks! I never knew that.

[jecod]

Originally posted by yoopermjm
This is a stupid question, but I can't figure out how to do this without zlauncher! How do you move apps to the sd card's launcher category to get them to run from it with palm software?

All you do is tap and hold the icon of the program you want to run from the card. Then select Move To Card, which can move the program as well as its related databases to the SD card. You are mistaken about one thing, though. It doesn't end up in the Launcher folder on the SD; it is moved into a subdirectory under ZLauncher in the Programs folder.

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by Tanker Bob
The T3 has a number of interesting features hidden around. I haven't seen anything that uses the attention feature in the status bar yet. Perhaps when they finally release the SDK. :rolleyes:
The Versa Mail app does and I think it was ToDo or appointments one day was flashing at me.

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by Tanker Bob
No problems with the PNY SD cards. You might check CardInfo when you first plug them in to see who made the chips. Toshiba made mine. I've been working them out like crazy doing all my testing plus backups, and have had no problems. I've had a couple of large databases become corrupted on backup, but BBVFS is encrypting them and I don't know if that's the source of the problem. I haven't attacked that issue yet. I've copied and run huge (10+MB) Kinoma movies and MP3s to both cards without issue.

Of course, YMMV.
I have been having sector errors popup from time to time on my PNY Toshiba 256MB cards!:(

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by n2ifp
I have been having sector errors popup from time to time on my PNY Toshiba 256MB cards!:(
Bummer. I've been using BBVFS every day and I spent most of tonight converting new 320x480 backgrounds for ZL and copying them over. No issues so far.

[jecod]

Originally posted by jecod
All you do is tap and hold the icon of the program you want to run from the card. Then select Move To Card, which can move the program as well as its related databases to the SD card. You are mistaken about one thing, though. It doesn't end up in the Launcher folder on the SD; it is moved into a subdirectory under ZLauncher in the Programs folder.

My apologies... my brain just reads what it wants to read sometimes. I must've been on something when I attempted to answer that inquiry :rolleyes:

:D

Let me try again...
You can either use a file manager like Filez to move or copy the prc or simply hotsync the program directly to the Launcher folder on the card by choosing change destination.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by n2ifp
I have been having sector errors popup from time to time on my PNY Toshiba 256MB cards!:(
I have encountered some sector errors now myself, but I believe I've isolated them to the encryption of large files by BBVFS 2.04. I've written to Blue Nomad about it, and they are willing to investigate the possible issue with CardSync.

[TheUltimate]

that sucks

[PDH LA]

yes, that sucks.

[tanker_bob]

Well, I received an answer from Blue Nomad about the occasional corrupt backup files using BBVFS:

I think the sector issues may be due to the device/card driver issue..
Haven't heard of this reported from other OS 5 users. So far I've only seen it with the T3. I have heard that this doesnt' seem
to be a big deal unless you are using SanDisk cards.

I guess that I was expecting this sooner or later. I will be interested to see what Palm comes up with.

[JwY]

i really hope the sd thing is fixed soon
i'm planning to get a 256mb lexar soon

[volcanopele]

I'm am hoping this issue is fixed soon too. I am upgrading to the T|T3 this weekend and plan on getting a 512 MB Lexar card at the same time.

[mar_ning_2000]

I'm using Lexar Cards and I don't have any problem.
Isn't the problem only on Sandisk cards?

[volcanopele]

From the information I have heard that it is also cards over 256 MB

[JwY]

i heard that too
but i don't really want to take a risk

[redrum]

Originally posted by JwY
i really hope the sd thing is fixed soon
i'm planning to get a 256mb lexar soon

My Lexar(Panasonic) 256MB SD card works fine on my T3.

[dmxmd]

I don't know if this belongs here but...

to T3 users out there:

1. When you remove your T3 from the cradle do you often hear a snap from the universal connector like something might break?

2. At the universal connector, at the back of the unit, when you press on the casing just above the universal connector, does it creak?

[JwY]

Originally posted by dmxmd
I don't know if this belongs here but...

to T3 users out there:

1. When you remove your T3 from the cradle do you often hear a snap from the universal connector like something might break?

2. At the universal connector, at the back of the unit, when you press on the casing just above the universal connector, does it creak?

no and no

are u tilting it forward when removing it from the cradle?

[dmxmd]

The unit was defective. It seems the back portion wasn't properly installed hence the snapping sound everytime I remove it and the creaking noise.

My new unit doesn't have that problem anymore.

[dmxmd]

Has anybody figured out a way to assign buttons to the "left-, right- handedness" and switching from portrait to landscape mode and vice versa?

[JwY]

it's in prefs if i'm interpreting your question correctly

look under the title personal -> handedness

[dmxmd]

i mean, hard buttons.

I have the tendency to switch from left- to righthandedness and vice versa when reading an ebook. Such a hassle having to go out the reader and then going to preferences.

[freeway]

When using voice memo (internal - no card) how many recording minutes can one expect to be available (say with 45megs free)? Is there a particular SD card which has been pretty much error-free with the T-3?

How does the audio playback sound, is it reasonably good?

I remember seeing a (list) thread recently which sorta discussed the various stores and their return policies/attitudes, but now I cannot locate this thread.. Where is the best (walk-in) to buy my T-3, any recommendations to who is the most hassle-free if I encounter problems with my purchase?

[hiro]

Originally posted by freeway
I remember seeing a (list) thread recently which sorta discussed the various stores and their return policies/attitudes, but now I cannot locate this thread.. Where is the best (walk-in) to buy my T-3, any recommendations to who is the most hassle-free if I encounter problems with my purchase?

Well, this isn't much of a sample size, but I bought my m505 from Office Depot, found a defective SD slot and exchanged it a day or two later with no questions asked. I don't think you can get much better than that. Of course, I have no idea how they'd react if I wanted my money back because I decided it wasn't that great after all...

[darkwalker]

Originally posted by Tanker Bob
I tried the latest JackFlash Lite to see how much Flash is available, and ended up having to do a no-notify reset to recover.

Disclaimer: Done by a professional under controlled circumstances, don't try this at home.

I tried JackFlash Light on my Tungsten T3, and it crashes the PDA. Basically the PDA turns itself to a black screen and will not respone to any input. Soft reset doesn't work. It turns on the "Palm Powered" page and then turns it off. After hard reset, it seems to be ok before I sync it with my account. Once I sync it with my account, it resets itself and goes back to the black screen again.
Any idea how to fix this problem? Or shall I turn in the PDA for repair?

[tanker_bob]

JackFlash is not compatible with the T3. A hard reset it the usual outcome. There's nothing wrong with your T3 on that account. We'll all have to wait from Brayder to support the T3.

[bzogleman]

So I bought a 256 sandisk sd online and it of course didnt work correctly, so I installed palm's patch, reformatted the card on my T3 and still it does not work correctly. The card will only accept MP3 files, and will not hold any other types of data. Also the T3 seems to move VERY sluggishly when the card is inserted, even if I am running aps that have nothing to do with the card. I havent yet had chance to try any other cards in the machine. Will replacing this card solve all these problems? Is the card defective? Any advice on this would be great.

[barca]

I've the same problem months ago with my 505 and later with my Tungsten TT. All cards (I've tried 4) from Sandisk larger than 64 mega are destroyed when inserted in the two Palms. It seems that Sandisk cards larger than 64 méga won't work. A Lexar (build by Panasonic) work well from month.

[Phydeaux III]

I have a 512 Sandisk card that works fine... Although my first 256 Sandisk card was fried by the T3 (pre-patch) and never worked right again.

[jamester]

I have a 256MB Sandisk card that has worked with three different T3's, both prior to AND after patching. (Why 3? I had one, exchanged it, returned the 2nd unit, then waited a while, when CC had them on sale I bought my 3rd.)

[Palm Cow]

Yes, it is a nice FAQ. I am new to this forum but not new to all! I am under the same name at palminfocenter.com which I highly recommend.

I don't think I'll buy the T|T3 though--it is a bit out of range and I don't plan to upgrade until May/June.

[Utes Rule]

Originally posted by dmxmd
The unit was defective. It seems the back portion wasn't properly installed hence the snapping sound everytime I remove it and the creaking noise.

My new unit doesn't have that problem anymore.

So when you say "Unit" are you referring to the handheld or the craddle?

I have what sounds like that same problem everytime I remove my T3 from the craddle.

Did you return it to the store you bought it form or did you go through Palm Customer Service?

Thanks!

Scott

[fnagle]

Just a quick update: JackFlash and JackSprat are available for the T3. Used them recently and freed up over 5meg of ROM and moved my most active programs to Flash.

[CWolf]

The screen on the T3 is phenominally bright, you can read in bed even on the lowest setting.

If anyone has had the whilstling sound or dull screen I recommend getting it replaced. I have one with orange lights visable at the bottom of the screen (look in the slider gap), it seems that these are the lighter models and don't have the problem...

[MarieC]

Originally posted by CWolf
The screen on the T3 is phenominally bright, you can read in bed even on the lowest setting.
Yeah, I'm really impressed. It's way better than my NX70's screen, and I had always considered to have a PDA with a great screen !!! I'm really impressed. I keep it on the lowest brightness all the time and that's more than enough.

Originally posted by CWolf
If anyone has had the whilstling sound or dull screen I recommend getting it replaced. I have one with orange lights visable at the bottom of the screen (look in the slider gap), it seems that these are the lighter models and don't have the problem...
I have the same one too.... whew ! :D

[geofabiuz]

I would know how you can reduce input area in the t3 when you run an application. In the fact I would the immission area appear only when a click somwhere and allow me to use the complete screen when I am introducing data. So is it possible to make the input bar appear and disappear like windows bar ?
Please let me know a site where to download freeware good software.

[tanker_bob]

http://www.palmgear.com/ has lots of freeware and shareware, and http://www.freewarepalm.com has exclusively free programs.

The icon at the far left of the status bar raises and lowers the T3 DIA. By tapping and holding that icon, you can choose between the three available DIA layouts.

[PatrickS]

(Uh... Bob... that would be your other left) ;)

[tanker_bob]

Left, right...it's all the same if you go far enough in a spherical coordinate system. ;)

[PBM808]

I'm new to this Palm thing and i'm out of the loop concerning the SD card problem i've been reading about . . . .
I had 2 512mb SD cards, Sandisk and Hagiwara, both formatted by my PC (used them for my Panasonic Portable DVD)
when i put in the sandisk, i had to have my T3 format it. however, when my Hagiwara went in, it read the files without formatting.

what does this mean? and someone mentioned that their card was "fried" which has me freaking out. can anyone elaborate on the problem like the causes, known cards, fixes, etc? i already DLed the SD card patch thing from palmone.

[Biddlesby]

Good FAQ. Make one of these for the Zire :].

[LexLuther]

Question is can you do it? I don't have wifi as an option in the prefs>new connections>'via' pull down menu, just cradle, BT or IR. Am I missing something? :confused:

[Red Five]

The whistling screen is pretty normal. It's a side-effect of a backlight screen. Anyone ever get a Timex IndiGlo watch? It hummed as long as the backlight was on. My m500 always did it, and my T3 does it as well. It's the noise of a small-profile DC-to-AC inverter jumping voltages to the 100V range. It's annoying, but it's normal.

Luther, you don't actually get a WiFi option in the HotSync program. You have to sorta finagle things with dialup settings. I don't have mine in front of me right now, but I ran across some instructions by Googling for something like Palm WiFi Hotsync.

[ackmondual]

I would know how you can reduce input area in the t3 when you run an application. In the fact I would the immission area appear only when a click somwhere and allow me to use the complete screen when I am introducing data. So is it possible to make the input bar appear and disappear like windows bar ?
Please let me know a site where to download freeware good software.

Right here, so to speak. I compiled a huge list of freeware games. Scroll down to find it.
http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69618&page=2

[stewi]

PALM TUNGSTEN T3 FAQ
Lance Wehrung | Editor-in-Chief | October 8, 2003

Question 1: I plan on upgrading my Palm handheld. How do I perform the upgrade?
Click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/support/guides/upgrade/index.html) for Palm's procedure to upgrade your Palm handheld.

Question 2: I am interested in the secuity update for the T3. Can you send it to me?
No, but here is a link to Palm's website that you can download it for yourself, click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/tungstent3/security5_update.html). :)

Question 3: Does the lower portion of the screen turn off when the slider is closed, thus conserving battery life?
No, the lower portion of the display does not shutoff, but it does go blank. This is somewhat similar to a blank screen saver on a computer, so there probably is a marginal benefit.

Question 4: Will the Palm hard case for the T1 or the T2 fit the T3?
Although the T3 will lock in the case, the T3 sticks out of the hard case a little less than half an inch.

Question 5: Will the T3 be upgradeable to Palm OS 6?
Even though the device is capable of running Palm OS 6, Palm would have to provide an update for their customers. in the past, Palm has never guaranteed that a future OS version would be made available for a specific advice. Palm has provided OS updates in the past for older devices when possible, but they have never committed to do so.

Question 6: When will the T3 be available?
It is now available, click here (http://www.palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/tungsten-t3/).

Question 7: Is there still a limit to the number of categories on the Palm for Contacts, Tasks, etc?
Yes, the limit is 15 categories, except for the Palm Photos application. It has a limit of 14 categories.

Question 8: What are the specifications of the battery and is it removable?
It is a rechargeable 900mAh lithium polymer battery, and it is not removable. Here is a link the specifications on Palm's website: T3 Specifications (http://www.palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/tungsten-t3/specs.html).

Question 9: What keyboard allows connectivity with the T3 in portrait and landscape modes?
The T3 is compatible with the same three Palm keyboards that are compatible with the M500, M505, M515, T1, and T2. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734), the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471), and the new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) will all work with the T3. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one of the three Palm keyboard that allows operation in both the portrait and landscape modes of the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) and the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) only support the T3's portrait mode. From my experience, the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) is the only one that locks, so you can set it anywhere without it folding up on you. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one that supports landscape mode for the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) is the only keyboard that has separate keys on top for the numbers (i.e more like a normal keyboard).

Question 10: Can you categorize calendar entries and assign a different color to each category with the built-in calendar of the T3?
Yes. The built-in calendar supports up to 15 different categories, and each category can have a different color assigned to it. In the daily and agenda views, a colored dot appears next to each entry. In the weekly and monthly views, the block of time for the entry is color coded appropriately.

Question 11: What program do you use to synchronize with Outlook?
Palm, now, supports synchronization to Outlook through the Palm Desktop software that is installed from the CD included with the T3.

Question 12: What format does the Palm use to save voice memos?
When you record a voice memo to the internal memory, the T3 saves it as a PDB file in the internal memory. When you synchronize with you computer, the computer saves it as a WAV file. When you record a voice memo to the external memory, the T3 saves it as a WAV file on the external memory card in the Audio folder. On the T3, you can move them from internal memory to external memory and vice versa. The voice memos in the internal memory are the only ones that get synchronized with the computer.

Question 13: What about the video player, Kinoma? Which formats can it play? Is it fast enough?
The Kinoma Producer for Palm actually coverts the video into a Palm PDB format that can be played on the handheld using the Kinoma Player. Thus, the movies can be stored in internal memory of the Palm or the external memory of an SD card. It can convert the following video formats: MPEG-1, QuickTime, and AVI. The Kinoma Producer and Player work very well with the T3.Note: You will need to have the QuickTime Player (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/) installed, which is free.

Question 14: To conserve power, can you turn the screen off while the MP3's continue to play?
Yes. There is an option to automatically turn the screen off after a set period of time to conserve power. With RealOne Player on the Palm, go to the Option menu, and select Preferences. You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes.

Question 15: Can the Photo viewer program show very large (3-4 megapixel) images?
Yes. It works very well, but you are unable to zoom in or out on the handhled. You view the entire picture, and that's it. The only option you have zoom in or out out a photo is to edit the photo before you HotSync.

Question 16: I believe that the mail program on a the T3 has the ability to open attachments sent in different native office formats. Is this correct?
VersaMail 2.6 that is included with the T3 supports the following file types: vCard (.vcf), cVal/iCal (.vcs or .ics), Text (.txt), HTML (.html or .htm), Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), Graphic (.jpg, .bmp, .tif, .gif), PRC (.prc), PDB (.pdb), and ZIP (.zip). In addition, you can use any other file type as long as you have a viewer installed that can handle the file type. Since Documents To Go is installed, you can use the VersaMail plug-ins to view the file, or you can useor Doucments To Go to view and/or edit the file. For more, read Chapter 16 of the Tungsten T3 Handbook.

Question 17: Can the web browser download? Can you open native documents from the web itself? Like a PDF file on the web?
Web Pro, the included web browser with the T3, allows you to download any type of file that your handheld provides native support. Thus, you have to have the software on your handheld that can natively view the appropriate format. For more, read Chapter 18 of the Tungsten T3 Handbook.

Question 18: Can you also just take out the sd card, put it in a computer and transfer over a word document or excel spreadsheet and then the palm will be able to open it and read it?
Yes. Documents To Go Version 6 supports this ability. In addition, there are other applications that support or will support other native formats.

Question 19: Can I use the HotSync cradle that I use with my Palm Tungsten T or Palm Tungsten T2?
Yes. As long as the Palm HotSync cradle you have uses the universal connector, you can use it with the T3. Thus, this with include the HotSync cradles for the M500, M505, M515, Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten T3, and the Tungsten C. This also includes most other accessories as well, unless the accessory uses software that may not be compatible with the T3. In these cases, check with the vendor.

Question 20: Does the T3 support polyphonic alarms like the newer Clies?
No, but the T3 does provide a richer sounding alarm then previous models.

Feel free to contact me (lance@palmonecity.com) with any questions/comments/suggestions.

Concerning question 14:
I want to do the other way around. I use a navigaton program (TomTom5)and of cause I want it to stay alive while driving. But my Palm T3 keeps turning itself off after the time selected in the Option menu --> Preferences. (30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes) I do not want it to turn off. Does anyone know how?

[DCBAKER]

Concerning question 14:
I want to do the other way around. I use a navigaton program (TomTom5)and of cause I want it to stay alive while driving. But my Palm T3 keeps turning itself off after the time selected in the Option menu --> Preferences. (30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes) I do not want it to turn off. Does anyone know how?

If you have your T3 on a charger while you are driving, go to Prefs>>Power and select "On" for the Stay on in Cradle option.

If your T3 isn't on a charger in the car, there are several different apps which will allow to disable the auto off feature. However, I'd suggest you stay away from this option and just get a car charger as you will very quickly drain the T3's battery which can lead to a loss of data.

[ackmondual]

PALM TUNGSTEN T3 FAQ
Lance Wehrung | Editor-in-Chief | October 8, 2003


Question 9: What keyboard allows connectivity with the T3 in portrait and landscape modes?
The T3 is compatible with the same three Palm keyboards that are compatible with the M500, M505, M515, T1, and T2. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734), the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471), and the new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) will all work with the T3. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one of the three Palm keyboard that allows operation in both the portrait and landscape modes of the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) and the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) only support the T3's portrait mode. From my experience, the ultra-thin keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1195299&srccode=cii_1013502&cpncode=01-8175471) is the only one that locks, so you can set it anywhere without it folding up on you. The new wireless keyboard (http://store.palm.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1387252) is the only one that supports landscape mode for the T3. The original compact keyboard (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=285734) is the only keyboard that has separate keys on top for the numbers (i.e more like a normal keyboard).


Question 12: What format does the Palm use to save voice memos?
When you record a voice memo to the internal memory, the T3 saves it as a PDB file in the internal memory. When you synchronize with you computer, the computer saves it as a WAV file. When you record a voice memo to the external memory, the T3 saves it as a WAV file on the external memory card in the Audio folder. On the T3, you can move them from internal memory to external memory and vice versa. The voice memos in the internal memory are the only ones that get synchronized with the computer.

Question 13: What about the video player, Kinoma? Which formats can it play? Is it fast enough?
The Kinoma Producer for Palm actually coverts the video into a Palm PDB format that can be played on the handheld using the Kinoma Player. Thus, the movies can be stored in internal memory of the Palm or the external memory of an SD card. It can convert the following video formats: MPEG-1, QuickTime, and AVI. The Kinoma Producer and Player work very well with the T3.Note: You will need to have the QuickTime Player (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/) installed, which is free.

Question 14: To conserve power, can you turn the screen off while the MP3's continue to play?
Yes. There is an option to automatically turn the screen off after a set period of time to conserve power. With RealOne Player on the Palm, go to the Option menu, and select Preferences. You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes.


Question 15: Can the Photo viewer program show very large (3-4 megapixel) images?
Yes. It works very well, but you are unable to zoom in or out on the handhled. You view the entire picture, and that's it. The only option you have zoom in or out out a photo is to edit the photo before you HotSync.


Question 18: Can you also just take out the sd card, put it in a computer and transfer over a word document or excel spreadsheet and then the palm will be able to open it and read it?
Yes. Documents To Go Version 6 supports this ability. In addition, there are other applications that support or will support other native formats.

Question 19: Can I use the HotSync cradle that I use with my Palm Tungsten T or Palm Tungsten T2?
Yes. As long as the Palm HotSync cradle you have uses the universal connector, you can use it with the T3. Thus, this with include the HotSync cradles for the M500, M505, M515, Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten T3, and the Tungsten C. This also includes most other accessories as well, unless the accessory uses software that may not be compatible with the T3. In these cases, check with the vendor.


Feel free to contact me (lance@palmonecity.com) with any questions/comments/suggestions.

I've been using a T|T3 for years now. I happened to reread this FAQ and would like to add some additional comments.....

#9 - keyboards
I've also used the Eforcity Universal Wireless keyboard (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00027T5BQ/qid=1111990415/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1_etk-electronics/102-4563033-3776955?n=172282&s=electronics&v=glance). Overall, I'd recommend against it. The software driver re-enables itself when a soft reset occurs and when that happens, you can't hotsync nor will the auto-off function work. Get it only if you can find it for less than $40 (heck, maybe even less) and are NOT a serious/heavy typist

That being said, it does work in landscape mode. However, you need to lay your T3 flat on a desk in front of the keyboard, and due to the angle the bottom IR points at, your T3 has to be in lefthanded orientation.

#12 - voice memos
I've actually gotten this a couple of times, but Vmemos can be transferred from user RAM to exp card by opening up the Vmemo to transfer and then changing its category to SD card or some category on RAM

#13 - kinoma player
Kinoma Player is at version 3 and 3 EX. IIRC, the 3 EX also supports panoramic cubic pictures and media, as well as possibly other extra features. Unlike v2, for v3, both the Kinoma Player and the Kinoma Producer aspects are shareware, so you just can't settle with the freeware Player and stick with free downloaded stuff off the internet. Might as well, as there wasn't much to begin with and many of them were movie trailers.

TCPMP has been out for a while and plays many popular formats natively. It's freeware. mmPlayer can be considered a shareware version of TCPMP, but it may have some desireable features TCPMP doesn't.

#14 - RealOne Player
If you're using v1.03 of RealOne Player for Palm (this version comes on the T|T3 install CD), then this power saving feature won't be available unless you upgrade to a higher version. Alternatively, you can go through Palm Prefs and just set the handheld's auto-off to what you want it to be for RealOne Player as well. When the handheld auto-offs. If you find yourself switching to 30s for mp3s and 1 min+ for everything else, may wanna consider getting a launcher program that allows you to switch quickly between apps.

#15 - photo viewer
3rd party photo viewers like freeware VFSi or sharewares Spalsh Photo or Acid Image Viewer may allow for options like zooming, panning , and best fit screen.

#16 - sd cards and Office files
Using a card reader accessory or software utility like Card Export I/II, Palm File Browser, or PalmDisk will do the trick. By default, Documents To Go files are placed in the \documents directory of an SD card

#19 - hotsync cradle
Any accessories that work the other Palm Universal Connectors in terms of charging and/or hotsyncing will also work with the T3

[Picazsoo]

Concerning question 14:
I want to do the other way around. I use a navigaton program (TomTom5)and of cause I want it to stay alive while driving. But my Palm T3 keeps turning itself off after the time selected in the Option menu --> Preferences. (30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes) I do not want it to turn off. Does anyone know how?

I use handyAid for this. Here is the link (http://home.pacific.net.sg/~kokmun/handyaid/handyaid.htm). This is a pretty powerful program.

BTW
IT would not be bad to mention a digitizer drift problem in this faq. And also of course the solution we all know. powerDIGI.

[bizzybody]

I use this image viewer.

GrxView Lite (http://www.indevsoftware.com/product.php?Id=37&Section=&ep=88) is a freeware image viewer with JPEG images support. It also includes file manager capabilities, image zooming/panning, thumbnail view and slideshow features.
You do not need to convert images: GrxView Lite reads them in a native format directly from the memory card, so you can review pictures taken with your digital camera right away.

[adilahafke]

M4V Converter (http://www.m4vconverter.us/) is a professional software which can convert m4v files to avi, mov, vob, mpeg, flv, mp4, mov, mp3, etc with highest sound and image quality,
which is known as the best M4V Converter (http://www.m4vconverter.us/) to convert M4V files to any other video and audio formats.