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Re: [Poqetpc] How to get a Poqet PC to work
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:
> > >
> > > Take a close look at the right hinge and side
> wall for
> > > cracks. Slap shipping tape on any, or read up
> on glue
> > > repairs. The aging hinge will break off if you
> don't.
> > >
> > > The built-in editor only handles small files,
> you'll
> > > need a tiny DOS editor that works solid under
> the
> > > Poqet's power management. I just tested over
> 50, and
> > > the best for my purposes with word wrap and
> minimal or
> > > no memorizing of commands were WitzEdit, QEdit,
> SLED,
> > > and TinyEd (free, smallest, does all, clutsy).
> If you
> > > only have a 64K card or don't need word wrap,
> use the
> > > simple 3K TED.COM (free). Any of these will work
> > > inside the file manager LIST. WitzEdit already
> > > incorporates a lot of those functions and in
> less
> > > total space, takes the prize for slick, and is
> only
> > > $20 (free to try).
> > >
> > > For games, Freecell and NYET (Tetris), both free
> on
> > > DOS program sites.
> > >
> > > Daryl
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Arthaey Angosii <arthaey@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 5/14/06, Signal <signal@xxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > Did you push the small button at left: below
> > > > theBreak button there is a Scr
> > > > > Lk and on the left hand corner there is a
> hole...
> > > > After placing the
> > > > > batteries just click it with match or other
> thin
> > > > stick. Thereafter the
> > > > > machine can be started, it asks for the date
> etc.
> > > >
> > > > Aha! That was exactly what it needed, thanks.
> > > >
> > > > I have found the
> http://www.bmason.com/PoqetPC/ site
> > > > and its
> > > > documentation, but none of the files it has
> seems to
> > > > be a basic
> > > > walkthrough of what to do if you've suddenly
> found a
> > > > Poqet PC in your
> > > > lap.
> > > >
> > > > For example, how can I get new software onto a
> Poqet
> > > > PC Classic?
> > > > (Turns out this is a Poqet PC Classic, not a
> Prime
> > > > as I first
> > > > thought.) Are there any more detailed FAQs
> than at
> > > > the bmason.com
> > > > site?
> > > >
> > > > > P.S. What did you pay for your Poqet at a
> flea
> > > > market ? rk
> > > >
> > > > At the time I bought it, I'd never heard of a
> Poqet
> > > > PC before. I paid
> > > > $15 for it. I don't know if that's a good deal
> or if
> > > > I got swindled,
> > > > but I don't see any on eBay to compare
> against...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Arthaey
> > > >
> > > >
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> --
> Some of the stuff Im selling on ebay.
>
> check out seller MilesJNYC at www.ebay.com
>
> Miles Rose
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