Re: [Poqetpc] How to get a Poqet PC to work

["Bill Moy" <billmoy718@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

For the initial switch to turn on, make sure you don't have any cards in the
unit at all.  If something is wrong with the card it might prevent the boot
procedure to make a complete run.  MILES: keep us informed with your
progress.  --Bill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daryl Hardes" <lyradsedrah@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "The PoqetPC / PoqetPC Plus Mailing-List"
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Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Poqetpc] How to get a Poqet PC to work


> Miles
>
> Well, let's see... entering unfamiliar territory,
> never had blank screen. Just ones with some lines not
> showing due to poor screen cable connections, which
> silicone spray has helped.
>
> The basics: you do know it's a reflective screen, not
> backlit, you have to sit with a light over your
> shoulder to see the screen?  OK, you knew that.
>
> A better idea:  the screen contrast may be turned way
> down, that wipes out the text.  After booting, hold
> down the blue Poqet key and tap the F7 key (or maybe
> F6).
>
> Otherwise, the Poqet database might have something on
> that.  Anybody else a suggestion?
>
> Daryl
>
>
>
> --- Miles Rose <mjrose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Daryl,
> >
> > I did put in fresh batteries and did hold down that
> > tiny button and
> > nothing. and i paid $185 for it on Ebay and it was
> > advertised as never
> > been used in the box. Who knew that new didnt mean
> > it doesnt work?
> >
> > I was wondering about the cables, they do look
> > fragile but they didnt
> > have any wear or tear that i could see.
> >
> > Any other suggestions?
> >
> > On 5/18/06, Daryl Hardes <lyradsedrah@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > HI
> > >
> > > To get the Poqet to boot, you do have to hold that
> > > tiny button hidden in the Scroll Lock key down for
> > a
> > > few seconds, using a blunt object like paperclip
> > tip.
> > > Also, of course, make sure the two AA batteries
> > are
> > > good and facing with positive to the right.
> > >
> > > By the way, open that pristine Poqet V-E-R-Y
> > slowly,
> > > listening and watching for the right side wall to
> > > crack. Klutsy as it might be, I'd affix black duct
> > > tape carefully over that wall and the right hinge
> > and
> > > affix clear shipping tape across under the screen
> > to
> > > the keyboard.  There is a metal leaf spring in the
> > > right hinge which together with the screen cable
> > > stresses that aging plastic.
> > >
> > > I'd also carefully spray the screen cable over and
> > > below with a light silicone lubricant (I had Amway
> > > WonderMist on hand) to reduce friction.  If the
> > hinge
> > > breaks anyway, I'd remove the leaf spring and use
> > the
> > > Poqet with the opened screen propped against a
> > book or
> > > something, will work fine indefinitely.  Others
> > might
> > > have better ideas, I keep a couple unopened Poqets
> > > until I hear a solution, some kind of clear
> > sealant or
> > > something?
> > >
> > > By the way, I mentioned that the TinyEd interface
> > is
> > > klutsy.  I doctored mine to open into a file
> > instead
> > > of that odd DOS-like command line, and wiped out
> > those
> > > nasty on-screen end-of-file markers using the
> > simple
> > > programmers software that runs great on the Poqet,
> > > FM.COM (I have no training, just was careful to
> > only
> > > space out the markers and change text, not disturb
> > > anything else or distribute my changes.)
> > >
> > > The free-form database/editor AskSAM for DOS also
> > > works great on the Poqet, but like major editors
> > for
> > > the Poqet like WordPerfect seems overkill for a
> > > notetaker.  LIST works great for searches anyway,
> > if
> > > you figure it out(LIST *.txt/F anywords, then ALT
> > A
> > > for next context in a directory), as does
> > LOCATE.COM
> > > (free).
> > >
> > > If you must run some DOS program that has problems
> > > with the Poqet's power management, try turning it
> > off
> > > (Poqet key + F4{star]) and use rechargeable
> > alkalines
> > > to save money (I do anyway).  The game NYET that I
> > > recommended is one such, you have to not only turn
> > off
> > > power management, but switch to graphics mode
> > (Poqet
> > > key + F3).  Freecell is just the opposite, works
> > best
> > > in the default settings.
> > >
> > > Also, to conserve space, use older versions of
> > > editors, like QEdit (now called something else and
> > a
> > > bit bigger).
> > >
> > > The editor WitzEdit by WitzEnd Software had a bug
> > that
> > > I complained to them about and they fixed it, talk
> > > about service!  You can thank me for the upgrade
> > that
> > > makes it work well on the Poqet, bow, bow.  I said
> > I'd
> > > recommend them to you guys.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the nice words, Bill.  We've been on
> > the
> > > Poqet sites for a long time.
> > >
> > > Daryl
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Miles Rose <mjrose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > > good information. i have a brand new, as in
> > never
> > > > been opened poqet
> > > > that i cant get to work, i replaced the
> > batteries
> > > > and nothing. Any
> > > > other ideas as to how I can make it turn on?
> > > >
> > > > On 5/18/06, Bill Moy <billmoy718@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > > > WitzEdit is new to me, thanks, Daryl, for the
> > > > mention.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, here is a website that sure to keep any
> > > > Poqet user busy and satisfied:
> > > > > http://tinyapps.org/
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers!  --Bill
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Daryl Hardes" <lyradsedrah@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > To: "The PoqetPC / PoqetPC Plus Mailing-List"
> > > > > <poqetpc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:17 AM
> > > > > Subject: Re: [Poqetpc] How to get a Poqet PC
> > to
> > > > work
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Answers to your newbie questions, advise on
> > best
> > > > DOS
> > > > > > editors and games, and a hinge problem you
> > > > probably
> > > > > > have...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > First, three ways to tranfer files in/out of
> > > > your
> > > > > > Poqet.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (1) PCMCIA SRAM cards, original only up to 2
> > > > meg.
> > > > > > Should be one or two in the underside of
> > your
> > > > Poqet,
> > > > > > slide open the doors. Those appear as
> > ordinary
> > > > "A" and
> > > > > > "B" drives, may need new batteries if they
> > don't
> > > > > > charge up. They will work in the PC card
> > slot of
> > > > a
> > > > > > computer with Win95 or older, some claim
> > success
> > > > with
> > > > > > newer versions of Windows. For 2mg card,
> > have to
> > > > make
> > > > > > small change to config.sys file, see the
> > Poqet
> > > > site.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (2) Watch eBay for a Poqet cable to connect
> > your
> > > > Poqet
> > > > > > to your home computer, probably have to
> > spend a
> > > > bit
> > > > > > more than your $15 and get it along with a
> > spare
> > > > > > Poqet. To print, watch for a Poqet parallel
> > port
> > > > > > cable.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (3) Watch eBay for a Poqet floppy disk
> > drive,
> > > > rare.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Other matters:
> > > > > >
> >
> === message truncated ===
>
>
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