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Marqui · 10-19-2007, 11:34 AM

First, let me start by saying I am new the the PDA market, and i am fairly satisfied with my decision to purchase new Palm Centro. My wife and I were due for a new contract, and after some talk with retentions we got an great deal I couldn't pass up. Two things I wish Centro had that would have made it perfect ideal for me, Bluetooth 2.0 and Built-In GPS (much like the BB 8130), but after using the Palm and seeing the community support, those 2 features didn't seem so important, especially when you have google maps and I was plannning on getting a dedicated GPS system in the near future

Now for my Palm OS questions...

First, when using the volume control I noticed it doesn't goto Silent/Off/Vibrate Only, the lowest it can go is to a single bar? The only way I can get this accomplished is to navigate thru to preferences and select vibrate. But once I hit the volume control again, I have to repeat the steps. Now I've think I can assign a function to the custom button right below the volume control to perform this function of going into vibrate only mode, but I just want to check with the Palm OS experts here to see if I am missing something? I'd like my lowest volume setting to be vibrate only? Is this possible?

Will most of the treo software releases work with Centro? There are plenty of cool apps I'd like to install, but I rarely see one that says it officially supports the centro? Is there a chance I can hose up my Palm by testing out these apps? Also, I know how to install via the Palm Desktop, but what about uninstalling?

Lastly, not an OS question, but my unit cable with a usb data cable. This cable does not charge though, and I have seen those that can. Will these hurt my palm centro or are safe to use? I'm looking at some offered on ebay at the momment.

thanks for your help/suggestions...

Marqui

10-19-2007, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marqui A Few Questions.... Join Date: Oct 2007 My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just got the Centro my, couple of PALM OS questions First, let me start by saying I am new the the PDA market, and i am fairly satisfied with my decision to purchase new Palm Centro. My wife and I were due for a new contract, and after some talk with retentions we got an great deal I couldn't pass up. Two things I wish Centro had that would have made it perfect ideal for me, Bluetooth 2.0 and Built-In GPS (much like the BB 8130), but after using the Palm and seeing the community support, those 2 features didn't seem so important, especially when you have google maps and I was plannning on getting a dedicated GPS system in the near future Now for my Palm OS questions... First, when using the volume control I noticed it doesn't goto Silent/Off/Vibrate Only, the lowest it can go is to a single bar? The only way I can get this accomplished is to navigate thru to preferences and select vibrate. But once I hit the volume control again, I have to repeat the steps. Now I've think I can assign a function to the custom button right below the volume control to perform this function of going into vibrate only mode, but I just want to check with the Palm OS experts here to see if I am missing something? I'd like my lowest volume setting to be vibrate only? Is this possible? Will most of the treo software releases work with Centro? There are plenty of cool apps I'd like to install, but I rarely see one that says it officially supports the centro? Is there a chance I can hose up my Palm by testing out these apps? Also, I know how to install via the Palm Desktop, but what about uninstalling? Lastly, not an OS question, but my unit cable with a usb data cable. This cable does not charge though, and I have seen those that can. Will these hurt my palm centro or are safe to use? I'm looking at some offered on ebay at the momment. thanks for your help/suggestions... Marqui