Proper use of the antenna

The antenna of your organizer is designed to be durable and can easily

withstand years of normal use. It is a movable part, however, so it’s
important to handle it with care. Keep these points in mind as you use
the antenna:
■ Do not lift or drag your organizer by the raised antenna.
■ Do not bend the antenna.
■ When you raise the antenna, you feel three clicks at its three
positions: 90°, 135°, and 180°. We recommend that you transmit or
receive data only after you raise the antenna at least to 90°.
■ Whenever you’re not using an application that performs wireless
transactions, keep the antenna fully lowered.
■ Before you use the wireless features of your organizer, please
observe the guidelines or prohibitions on the use of wireless
devices in your current location. For example, when you are on an
airplane, do not raise the antenna or use the wireless features at
times when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or airline
regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones. You can, of course,
use all other applications of your organizer in accordance with
airline regulations for electronic devices.

If the antenna is damaged, you can remove it and replace it with

another antenna. For information on ordering a new antenna, visit the
web site http://www.palm.net.
Important: Do not remove the antenna until you have a new antenna
ready to install. Using the wireless features without an
antenna can damage your organizer.
To remove the antenna:
1. Perform a HotSync operation, and then turn off your organizer.
2. Remove the AAA batteries.
Important: When you remove the batteries, the built-in backup
power of your organizer maintains memory data. If you
encounter any difficulties or delays while you’re
replacing the antenna, however, we recommend that you
reinstall the batteries and wait a few minutes for the
backup power to recharge. Then start the replacement
process again.
3. Raise the antenna to 180°.

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