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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices
if discharged into the device, so you should take steps to avoid such
an occurrence.
Description of ESD
Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of
excess electrons on the surface of a material. To most people, static
electricity and ESD are nothing more than annoyances. For example,
after walking over a carpet while scuffing your feet, building up
electrons on your body, you may get a shock—the discharge event—
when you touch a metal doorknob. This little shock discharges the
built-up static electricity.
ESD-Susceptible Equipment
Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working
with electronic devices, take measures to help protect your electronic
devices, including your Palm® smartphone, from ESD harm. While
Palm has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD
unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels
that could harm your equipment. Any electronic device that contains
an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking
stations is susceptible to entry of ESD. Devices that you carry with
you, such as your smartphone, build up ESD in a unique way because
the static electricity that may have built up on your body is
automatically passed to the device. Then, when the device is
connected to another device such as a docking station, a discharge
event can occur.
Precautions Against ESD
Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself
and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or
connecting one device to another. The recommendation from Palm is
that you take this precaution before connecting your smartphone to
your computer, placing the smartphone in a cradle, or connecting it to
any other device. You can do this in many ways, including the
following:
• Ground yourself when you're holding your mobile device by
simultaneously touching a metal surface that is at earth ground.
For example, if your computer has a metal case and is plugged
into a standard three-prong grounded outlet, touching the case
should discharge the ESD on your body.
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• Increase the relative humidity of your environment.
• Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as grounding mats.
Conditions That Enhance ESD Occurrences
Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of static electricity in the
environment include the following:
• Low relative humidity.
• Material type (The type of material gathering the charge. For
example, synthetics are more prone to static buildup than natural
fibers like cotton.)
• The rapidity with which you touch, connect, or disconnect
electronic devices.
While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge
static electricity, if you are in an environment where you notice ESD
events, you may want to take extra precautions to protect your
electronic equipment against ESD.
Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located
on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need
to contact us about your phone in the future.
Model: Palm Treo 800
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Serial No.:
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