Performing A Hard Reset - Palm IIIe Handbook

Performing a hard reset

With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your organizer are erased.
Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem.
Note: You can restore any data previously synchronized with your
computer during the next HotSync operation.
To perform a hard reset:
1. Hold down the power button on the front panel of the organizer.
2. While holding down the power button, use the reset tip tool or an
unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently
press the reset button.
3. Release the power button.
4. When a message appears on the organizer screen warning that you
are about to erase all the data stored on your organizer, do one of
the following:
Press the upper half of the scroll button on the front panel of the
organizer to complete the hard reset and display the Digitizer
screen.
Press any other button to perform a soft reset.
Note: With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained.
Formats Preferences and other settings are restored to their
factory default settings.
To restore your data after a hard reset:
1. Click the HotSync icon
right corner of the taskbar).
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.
3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
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