Duplicate Topic: Questions

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-15-07, 10:54 AM

I apologize. Originally submitted this topic into the Ipaq rzxx forum before discovering this one

PDA owned: Ipaq rz1710

Redirected from here: http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=149774

1. Samsung S3C variant = supporting Arm software or software made for the other 3 processors (MIPS, SH3, ARM) aren't supported?

2. How to switch to Guest partnership on ActiveSync without hard resetting after signing in as Admin? Since deleting the admin file in the profile section, Ipaq receives an error from synching.

3. If I screw up a registry tweak. Any way to return it to previous form (for free) without hard resetting?

4. After hard resetting and having installed from SD card. Is it safe to remove the remaining contents in there? Are the contents even there?

5. If Notes are set to convert to text, where is the file redirected into the desktop?

6. How to find out if skins can handle landscape display without breaking up without trying it first?

7. Because of the low ram, games don't work and the one that worked for me, Pac-man kept pausing because the center button keep getting pressed. Is this annoyance in most games for ppc or is there a different way of gaming besides this?

8. Is it safe to not have an antivirus for pocketpc as long as softwares are scanned before transferring to pocket pc and no files are downloaded directly from internet to ppc?

9. Does keeping the Ipaq plugged into the AC prolong battery life or make no difference at all as long as the battery does not fully drain?

10. Are there any necessary patches or tweaks for ppc?

11. How to sync/convert notes into text while just on guest partnership?

12. How good is ppc as a rss aggregator? Not a mobile one, just when it's plugged in via usb and for organizing feeds. Does the touch screen help? Does the rz1710 even have enough ram to handle feeds?

13. Which are the best freeware password database managers? Don't even understand encryption and there's lots of phrases being thrown out. Blowfish, Tiny, etc.

What do these all mean? Currently leaning towards either Passman or CryptoCards with no idea how to know which one is better.

14. What is the advantage of getting another stylus? Are there ones that can damage the screen more?

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15. How important is wireless internet for Pocketpc? Is it practically useless for someone who doesn't want on the go e-mail?

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-15-07, 11:08 PM

Fixed # 2.

Cause: Missed the delete partnership option in Active Sync and manually deleted it.

Figured out # 5 too. Should've tried manually copying the contents from pocket pc to desktop. Mistook synching as doing just that.

Julie · 03-16-07, 12:13 AM

3. Use IPAQ Backup software installed on your Pocket PC to backup your pocket pc before messing with the registry. Then if you screw it up you can reset the pocket pc, restore from the backup and fix the problem.

4. Assuming the "installing from the storage card" you are referring to is actually "restoring from a backup," deleting this file will have no impact on how the pocket pc performs

5. By desktop, do you mean where are the files stored on the pocket pc? if so, unless you change it, the files are probably in the My Documents folder on the pocket pc.

6. I am not aware of any way to tell that skins (themes) display well in landscape unless the description states that explicity.

8. There are no confirmed occurrences of viruses on pocket pcs and the viruses that affect computers are not compatible to the OS on pocket pcs. Viruses are no real threat at this time so running antivirus software on a pocekt pc is overkill (in my opinion).

9. Don't think it makes much difference in the life of the battery.

10. Check HP's support & drivers page for this model to find any updates for this model (there are none to speak of). Read through forums like this one to learn about any hacks.

14. Perfectly happy with the stylus that came with my pocket pcs. Have never replaced any of them.

15. Depends entirely on how you plan to use the pocket pc.

julie

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-16-07, 01:18 AM

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3. Use IPAQ Backup software installed on your Pocket PC to backup your pocket pc before messing with the registry. Then if you screw it up you can reset the pocket pc, restore from the backup and fix the problem.

Where is IPAQ Backup?

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5. By desktop, do you mean where are the files stored on the pocket pc? if so, unless you change it, the files are probably in the My Documents folder on the pocket pc.

No, I meant where the files are stored in the PC desktop. I assumed that was what synching was or is it always going to go to Outlook?

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8. There are no confirmed occurrences of viruses on pocket pcs and the viruses that affect computers are not compatible to the OS on pocket pcs. Viruses are no real threat at this time so running antivirus software on a pocekt pc is overkill (in my opinion).

What about these 2? (Haven't read the contents yet)

Details Emerge on the First Windows Mobile Virus (Part 1 of 3) > What Is WinCE4.Dust?

Reverse-Engineering the First Pocket PC Trojan, Part 1 > Introduction

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15. Depends entirely on how you plan to use the pocket pc.

What if it's just for e-book reading, note taking, rss organizing, password collection, outlining?

No need for e-mails and the only other advantage I know of is to have mobile internet access. No need for that either.

Am I missing another important feature of having a ppc with internet access? Is it even worth buying a new one just to get that feature?

mikeyko · 03-16-07, 04:47 AM

>> 13. Which are the best freeware password database managers? Don't even understand encryption and there's lots of phrases being thrown out. Blowfish, Tiny, etc.

Do you want to encrypt passwords or you want to encrypt data?
For data encryption - there are a few solutions that create virtual encrypted storages - which look like normal storages. I tried SecuBox - which is a new product, but - first, - it offers only one - and the best algorithm - AES 256bit, and second - password quality meter.
PDA encryption software - strong data encryption with Secubox for Pocket PC - the downloadable trial is also available

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-25-07, 04:01 PM

Both. I guess that puts it under data.

Julie · 03-25-07, 07:20 PM

IPAQ Backup is software on your pocket pc. Look for it in the Programs page of your pocket pc.

If you are syncing files between your pocket pc and computer, then ActiveSync created a My Documents folder (named after the name of your pocket pc). There should be a shortcut on your computer's desktop to this folder. If you are synching appointments, contacts, tasks, and notes, these items are synced to Outlook.

The so-called viruses you provided links to are "proof of concept" viruses. That is, someone created them to see if they were possible. Certainly no real threat and no reason to run out and buy and install antivirus software on a pocket pc. Like I said before, I have not heard of any confirmed instances of viruses infecting pocket pcs. Frankly, the populations is so small, I doubt that the people that write such things are even interested - not a big enough splash.

In the list of things you plan to use the pocket pc for, RSS feeds seems to be the only internet oriented activity. The other things you don't really need internet access to do.

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-28-07, 04:57 PM

Thanks. I still don't see the Ipaq Backup software. Maybe it's not included?

MS reader is also not included by default and I think it should come pre-installed.

Julie · 03-28-07, 07:26 PM

Okay, viewing HP's detailed specifications for this model I see that Backup software was not included, but a demo version of Sprite backup was included on the CD that came with it, so it is advisable for you to purchase backup software for the pocket pc.

I also see that Microsoft Reader was installed on the "premium" version of this pocket pc.

HP iPAQ rz1710 Pocket PC - North America/U.S. QuickSpecs

Pocket-a-Newb · 03-30-07, 01:57 AM

What backup software do you recommend? I backup via activesync every week and copied the data of the SD card on to the hard drive.

Other than auto-backup, is there any other reason to buy a backup software for the ppc? I don't think it's worth the money for just the automation process if that's what it's just going to do.

Julie · 04-07-07, 12:11 AM

If you backup via ActiveSync every week, then you're probably covered. But if you are planning to mess around with the registry, you should backup before doing so.

Having additional backup software loaded on the pocket pc may make it more convenient for you to restore the pocket pc, if necessary, especially if something happens when you are away from the computer. You can use the software to backup your pocket pc to a storage card and then restore from the storage card (no ActiveSync is needed). Here are links to some backup software you might consider:

Sprite:
SpriteSoftware

Sunnysoft:
Sunnysoft s.r.o. - Download

SPB Software house:
Spb Backup - Products - Spb Software House