Performing A Hard Reset - Palm Zire 21 Handbook

To perform a soft reset:
Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip), to
gently press the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of your handheld.
Reset button

Performing a hard reset

With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. Never
perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem.
NOTE
the next HotSync operation.
To perform a hard reset:
Press and hold the power button on the front panel of the handheld.
1.
While holding the power button, use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or
2.
similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press and release the reset button.
Wait for the Palm Powered™ logo to appear; then release the power button.
3.
When a message appears on the handheld screen, warning that you are about
4.
to erase all the data stored on your handheld, press any other button to perform
a soft reset.
NOTE
Preferences and other settings are restored to their factory default settings.
You can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during
With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats
Resetting your handheld
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