From: pfund3@uni2a.unige.ch (Daniel `HB9VBC' Pfund)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.psion.announce,comp.sys.palmtops,comp.answers,news.answers
Subject: PSION Series 3/3a palmtop FAQ part 1/6
Followup-To: comp.sys.psion.misc
Approved: news-answers-request@mit.edu,kaufman@mcs.com
Summary: This article is a collection of information on the Psion
         Series 3(a) palmtop computers. It should be read by anyone
         intending to post to the comp.sys.psion.* newsgroups.

Archive-name: psion-faq/part1
Version: $VER: Psion FAQ v2.6 (Jun 1997)
Posting-Frequency: monthly
URL: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/8130/faq.htm

PSION SERIES 3/3a FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Original author: Chris Wesley
Actual author & maintainer: Daniel Pfund

Jun97 - v2.6

Welcome to the FAQ for the comp.sys.psion.* Usenet hierarchy. Find the contents table below. Questions and constructive comments are welcome. Send them to me at: Pfund3@uni2a.unige.ch

IMPORTANT NOTE: this article does not contain any software infos on the Series 3c or the Siena. I will NOT include specific informations concerning these new machines (except hardware stuff). Maybe there will be a Series3c/Siena FAQ written by someone else in the future?


-CHANGE-Indicates a change since last version
- NEW! -Indicates an addition since last version

Contents

part 1
I. DISCLAIMER
II. CREDITS
III. COPYRIGHT
IV. FAQ UPDATES
V. WHERE CAN I GET THIS FAQ?
VI. NEWSGROUP NETIQUETTE

1. INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

1.1 What is the Psion Series 3/3a?
1.2 Which model should I buy?
-CHANGE-1.3 When will the "new" Psion come out?
-CHANGE-1.4 What other machines does Psion make?
1.5 What other palmtop alternatives are there?
part 2
- NEW! -1.6 Where can I purchase a Psion?
1.7 How can I contact Psion?

2. HARDWARE

2.1 Hardware specifications
2.2 What batteries does the Psion use?
2.3 How long do the batteries last?
2.4 How does the Psion measure the battery usage?
2.5 How can I make my batteries last longer?
2.6 Can I use an external power supply?
2.7 Can I upgrade my Solid State Disk (SSD)?
2.8 Can I upgrade my internal RAM?
2.9 Can I change the keyboard?
2.10 Can I use a big (normal) keyboard?
2.11 How can I build a serial link?
2.12 How can I build a parallel link?
2.13 What is this "soap on a rope" thing?
2.14 How do I print with my Psion?
2.15 Can I take my Psion through an X-Ray machine?
2.16 Can my Psion wipe out magnetic data?

3. SOFTWARE

3.1 How do I reset my Psion?
3.2 What is killing a process?
3.3 How can I save what's on the screen?
3.4 What is the soak test?
3.5 How can I find a text in my memos with Agenda?
3.6 How can I make the cursor bigger?
3.7 How can I take out the "hum" when I record sounds?
3.8 How safe is password protection?
3.9 How can I change the icon of a program?
part 3
3.10 How can I permanently change the distance units in World?
3.11 Why do some programs crash with an "Invalid arguments" error?
3.12 Why is my Psion not switching itself off automatically anymore?
3.13 How can I change the fonts in the system applications?
3.14 Is Perl ported to the Psion?
3.15 How do I undelete a file if I've accidentaly deleted it?
3.16 How can I synchronize my desktop agenda with my Psion's?

4. TIPS & TRICKS FOR GENERAL USE

4.1 Known hardware problems & solutions
4.2 Known software problems & solutions
4.3 Other official Psion repair centres
4.4 User groups
4.5 Online services
4.6 Bulletin boards (BBSes)
4.7 Magazines
4.8 "Anti-thief" tips
4.9 Lost/stolen Psions

5. SHAREWARE AND FREEWARE

5.1 Relevant FTP sites
5.2 WWW internet sites
5.3 Shareware for those without online access
part 4

6. CONNECTING YOUR PSION

6.1 With an IBM or clone
6.2 With an Amiga
-CHANGE-6.3 With a UNIX machine
6.4 With a Macintosh
6.5 With an Atari
6.6 With an Acorn Archimedes or Risc PC
6.7 With a serial modem
6.8 With a PCMCIA modem
6.9 With a packet radio TNC
6.10 With a cellular phone
6.11 Via the IrDA port (3c/Siena)
6.12 Terminal emulation
6.13 TCP/IP stack
part 5

7. THE EMULATOR

7.1 Limitations & bugs
7.2 Tips & tricks
7.3 Changing permanently the keyboard mapping

8. PROGRAMMING

8.1 Overview of development possibilities
8.2 OPL programming directly on the Psion
8.3 OPL programming from a PC
8.4 C Development on PC
8.5 Advanced C Development on a PC
8.6 Available books
8.7 How to do various things: tips & tricks

A. SHAREWARE/FREEWARE AVAILABLE SOFTWARE

A.1 Applications
A.2 Games
part 6

B. COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SOFTWARE, SERVICES & ACCESSORIES

B.1 Business & Legal
B.2 Education
B.3 Drawing, Leisure & Guides
B.4 Navigation
B.5 Communications & Utilities
B.6 Diet, Health & Safety
B.7 Time Management
B.8 Mapping & Surveying
B.9 Databases
B.10 Services
B.11 Books & Accessories

I. DISCLAIMER

This article is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this article, neither the authors, the maintainer or the contributors will assume responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. This document is compiled in spare time for free, and I cannot resource thorough checking of all its contents. However, I am interested in making the FAQ as good as it can be, so your constructive feedback is welcome.

This FAQ is not sponsored or endorsed by Psion PLC or any subsidary companies they may own in any way.

This FAQ is *NOT* intended as a replacement of the User Guide which comes with each Psion. Be sure to read that first and - most important - please double read the manual and this FAQ before posting any questions to the comp.sys.psion.* hierarchy!

II. CREDITS

To create this document Chris (the original FAQ author) reviewed the Newsgroup activity of the old comp.sys.psion (it has split on the 19th of June 1996) group over some months, used that to generate a list of Frequently Asked Questions, used THAT to generate a FAQ structure, then populated it with extracted wisdom from the news traffic. So a lot of information here is provided by the newsgroup contributors, who are too numerous to credit individually. (Chris said "I'm just the clerk that put it all in one place.") Special thanks go to Markus Illenseer, who owned the first (Series 3) FAQ - from which Chris also extracted useful information. Chris also thanked Clive D.W. Feather, Daniel Senie, Roger Burton-West, for extensive helpful comments on his preliminary FAQ. I would like to thank Mark Gould and Jason Savage for their precious help and comments. Other contributors are credited in the sections they provided special help in compiling.

If you have a question which is not answered in the actual FAQ, please Email it to me (Daniel Pfund, see address at the top of this FAQ), otherwise if you want more information from one specific section of this FAQ, please try to contact the author of that section first. All the Email addresses of people mentioned in this FAQ are listed here for convenience (in alphabetical order):

        Andrew Baldwin          Andrew-Baldwin@psion.com
	Michael Baas 		Michael@psiologic.com
        Daron M. Brewood        dbrewood@nest.demon.co.uk
        Roger Burton-West       rburtonw@nyx10.cs.du.edu
        Mark Chapman            mavc@cix.compulink.co.uk
        Steve Clack             sclack@cix.compulink.co.uk
        Nick Craig-Wood         ncw@axis.demon.co.uk
        Alban Debeaupuis        A.Debeau@ellis.fdn.org
        Mike Dolan              m.dolan@bcs.org.uk
        Tom Dolbilin            tdolby@ncsa.uiuc.edu
        Paul DuBois             dubois@primate.wisc.edu
        Clive D.W. Feather      clive@demon.net
        Mark Gould              Mark.Gould@bris.ac.uk
        Roman Habrat            romek@robix.comp.waw.pl
        Steve Hawtin            steve@tsort.demon.co.uk
        Jochen Hollmann         jnhollma@immd4.informatik.uni-erlangen.de
        Charlotte Holmquist     ch@advivum.se
        Markus Illenseer        Markus@tiger.teuto.de
        Erik Johansen           ej@it.dtu.dk
        Uwe Kallmeyer           uwek@yedik.escape.de
        Edwin Klement           eklement@crcg.edu
        Dan Ko                  daniel@danielko.demon.co.uk
        Philippe Lebreton       lebreton.p@ccmail.cgi.fr
        Steve Litchfield        slitchfield@cix.compulink.co.uk
        Neil Masson             nmasson@datlog.co.uk
        Roger Muggleton         hzk@cix.compulink.co.uk
        Blake Nancarrow         blaken@computer-ease.com
        Daniel Pfund            Pfund@POBoxes.com
        Angus Rae               angusr@festival.ed.ac.uk
        Dan Ramage              Damage@juno.com
        Alan Roberts            alanr@rd.bbc.co.uk
        Konstantin I. Saliy     kis@ipmce.ru
        Jason Savage            Jason_Savage@mbnet.mb.ca
        Daniel Senie            dts@world.std.com
        Jochen Siegenthaler     jochen.siegenthaler@alcatel.ch
        Bruce Stephens          stephens@math.ruu.nl
        Toby Smith              tcs@cs.bham.ac.uk
        Oliver Wagner           owagner@lsd.wupper.de
        Lloyd Wasser            LWasser@infowave.net
        John A. Watson          JAWatson@thelcastle.win-uk.net
        Chris Wesley            Chris@people.demon.co.uk
        Walter Wright           wally@ceemore.demon.co.uk

If you happen to change addresses or know the new address of someone on this list, please Email it to me, thanks!

III. COPYRIGHT

I assert copyright on this document. I encourage you to distribute it widely, but only in its complete and original form and if you do not make any money out of it.

IV. FAQ UPDATES

For the time being, I (Daniel) am the keeper of the FAQ. If you have comments or suggestions, corrections, or you have some information you want to see added or a request that I find some new answers, please let me know. Please contact me via the Email address at the top of the FAQ, or if that address doesn't work anymore (will stop working around the 20th of October 1997), then contact me at: pfund@poboxes.com which (should) work all the time by forwarding me my mail to my current account. If all else fails, do a web search on my name or check out my current homepage for more info at: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/8130/

V. WHERE CAN I GET THIS FAQ?

You're reading it aren't you? SAVE it :-). This FAQ is part of the "official" news.answers FAQs and is posted monthly to comp.sys.psion.announce and cross-posted to comp.sys.palmtops, comp.answers, and news.answers. If you don't have reliable Usenet access, you can also retrieve the FAQ by:

FTP
This article is archived at any site that archives news.answers.
News.answers' main archive is at rtfm.mit.edu, and this article is available there via anonymous ftp in the directory /usenet/news.answers/psion-faq/partX
Other news.answers FAQ archives are:
You probably will find a location closer to you with the help of archie or some other search tool. Usually, the news.answers FAQs are held in a directory like "usenet/usenet-by-group/news.answers/" and you would be looking for the "psion-faq" subdirectory in there.
EMail
You can use the mailserver at rtfm: send a message containing the lines "send usenet/news.answers/psion-faq/*" to receive all parts or send a message containing "help" and "index" to mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu for more information on how to obtain seperate parts.
WWW
There is a HTMLized version of this FAQ on my homepage at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/8130/faq.htm (Note that there is no "l" at the end of "htm", this is not a typo!) Please use this site for any reference from your own web pages because it is under my direct control and easily changeable. It contains links to all the Psion HTML FAQ mirrors available in the world as well as an archive file of both the text and the HTML versions of the FAQ for easy downloading and offline reading.
There are also numerous WWW sites archiving all the news.answers FAQs. My favorite site is in Oxford at: http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/internet/news/

Please do NOT Email me or anybody else mentioned in this FAQ for the latest version. We simply cannot handle such matters effectively.

If the date at the top of this FAQ is more than a couple months old, there is probably a new version available online.

If you're interested to learn how I prepare this FAQ, you can check out my page about that at: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/8130/howfaq.htm

VI. NEWSGROUP NETIQUETTE

I thought it might be useful to include a few words about using the comp.sys.psion.* newsgroup hierarchy. We get a steady trickle of transgressions and the ensuing admonishments. Maybe we can fix these before they happen in future. Egg-sucking grannies may skip this section. (Does that work outside the UK?)

  1. READ THE FRIENDLY MANUAL (RTFM) and then the FAQ before posting any questions! Remember that thes groups are here to help you out but only if the answer can't be found by yourself. Also remember that each time you're posting a question to the group, hundreds (if not thousands) of people will read your question. If the same questions come up again and again, people will just get bored and not answer anymore...
  2. DON'T BE RUDE. Obvious? Apparently not. Our newsgroup is an oasis of civilization in a sea of adolescent vitriol and worse. Let's keep it that way. Say it nicely or don't say it at all. If you need to be uncomfortably direct, do it in personal mail - don't post it.
  3. When responding to a post, most handlers will give you an edit pad with the original post inserted. Delete most of this, leaving only the part which will set the context for your reply. This is more effective communication, it cuts down on crud to scan through, and reduces phone bills for those that pay them.
  4. Official NETIQUETTE says you should not use the net for advertising, but the prevalent view here is that the current level of activity is useful without being obtrusive.
  5. Posting binaries is definitively not recommended in the comp.sys.psion.* usenet groups! There is a seperate Psion binaries group called comp.binaries.psion which is a moderated group. The moderator is Erik Johansen. If you wish to post to this group, either Email your binary directly to the news group's Email address: psion-binaries@it.dtu.dk and it will arrive to the moderator or if your news program is configured correctly, post it directly to the group. You will receive a message in return usually in a laps of 2-3 days maximum to confirm your binary. It has been agreed that very large programs which are not Psion specific (ie: don't run directly on the Psion) should NOT be posted there but to the relevant computer group. But you should send a small message to the comp.binaries.psion group stating that you have just posted your program. It is also common practice to send a description of your binary; it helps to know if it's worth downloading it or not! Usually, this description has the same subject line but with part0(/x) suffix. All postings to this group have been archived and are indexed on the following FTP site: ftp.it.dtu.dk/pub/psion/index.html
  6. Consider whether you should be mailing or posting. PING-PONG personal dialogues may - or may not - be of interest to others. If not, please don't post.
  7. Post to the relevant newsgroup, and please don't cross-post! Here's a guide to help you:

1. INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

1.1 What is the Psion Series 3/3a?

I will describe the more advanced 3a here. Refer to the hardware section to see what you lose on the Series 3.

The Psion Series 3 and 3a are palmtop computers. Though packaged as personal organisers, they are fully general, programmable, powerful computers. The quality of the built-in applications, coupled with the power saving hardware make Series 3's excellent personal organisers. The sophisticated operating system, the hardware, the built-in programming language, and the options to program in C and assembler make them excellent general-purpose computers, with the major benefits of compactness and battery endurance.

Optional link facilities can connect the Series 3 to desktop machines, allowing data backup and access to the resources of the larger machine from the Series 3. Modems, fax modems, printers and other peripherals may also be connected via industry-standard serial and parallel interfaces.

The built-in applications include a database manager, a sophisticated word processor, time manager, world date/time and dialling codes database, calculator and spreadsheet. The latest models (1Mb and 2Mb RAM models) also include the spell checker/thesaurus and a patience game (solitaire card game). Many other applications are available commercially and from shareware outlets. More details in the last part of this FAQ.

The built-in OPL programming system provides a structured BASIC-like programming language with access to all the features of the machine. This includes the ability to program polished Windows/Icons/Menus interfaces like those found in the built-in applications.

The sound interface can record and playback digital sound. DTMF dialling tones can be created which allow the Series 3a to dial numbers directly through a telephone.

1.2 Which model should I buy?

This question is really a personal matter. I would definitively suggest getting a Series3a (and not 3) because of the greater screen resolution. As for which memory model, this depends entirely of your needs and what you plan on doing with your Psion. In general, the more memory the better (and keep in mind also that the 1/2Mb models offer the spell checker/thesaurus and solitaire game which you might need). If you're reading this, you probably have access to Psion free/shareware also. You will see that these programs will quickly fill up your memory ;-) so I would suggest to get the biggest model (2Mb). If on the other hand, money is tight and you don't plan on using much more than the Agenda and the built-in apps, then I think a 512k is big enough for you. As you can see, there is no simple solution to this answer!

1.3 When will the "new" Psion come out?

Good question... next please!

Joke apart, nobody really knows. So please folks, just stop asking! Before the 3c was announced, people didn't expect a new Psion until 1997, but Psion was 3 months early (just in time for Christmas, heh?!).

The reason no one knew exactly is that Psion is quite relunctant to give such information simply because they've learned from the past (from Osborne computers to be more precise ;-) .

Psion have formally announced that their will be new machines during the year 1997. By the time you read this, the new "Series 5" will probably be available as it has been rumoured to come out during June 97. That will mean the end of this FAQ... as I'm sure the Series 5 will be a must-have fantastic palmtop!

People were hoping for Infrared comms (IrDa compliant), PCMCIA (most debated!), RISC (ARM 7100) 32bits, pen for navigation (but hopefully still a keyboard!), backlight ... You see that Psion have added most of these features into the 3c!

1.4 What other machines does Psion make?

1.4.1 WorkAbout

This is the latest Psion machine. Very comparable to a Psion Series 3a, it is more robust and has an A-Z keyboard for size reasons. One nice point: a back lit screen is present. Targeted at the vertical market, thus not so well known to the general public.

1.4.2 Acorn Pocket Book (by Acorn)

Re-badged Series 3a, aimed at education-related markets. Contains all the 3a applications, though named differently, plus a spell checker, thesaurus and a graph plotting application in a 2MB ROM. Password protection capability is removed. Costs about 20 GBP more than a 3a.

1.4.3 Series 3

The immediate predecessor to the Psion Series 3a is the Series 3. It is the same machine in size and concept, but is more limited in many respects. See the hardware comparison table in section 2a for a list of differences.

1.4.4 Series 3c

The immediate sucessor to the Psion Series3a; was launched 05Sep96 (same time as the Siena). It has the following added features:

But, it must also be noted that the 3c does NOT have the definitions in it's spelling checker/thesaurus application. Psion didn't have enough room in the ROM to keep them.

1.4.5 Siena

This is not really a palmtop computer, but should more be classified as a "PDA" (Personal Digital Assistant). It is basically the same as a 3a but available only in 512k/1Mb RAM versions with a half-sized screen (240*160 pixels). It also includes Jotter but not Files nor Oval. Next to the top half of the screen you can find a numeric keypad. Unexpandable (no SSD slots built-in, but you can buy an SSD adapter); has built-in RS-232 port. See Psion's web site for more infos.

1.4.6 Organiser II series:

There is an Organiser II homepage at http://homepages.enterprise.net/djw/psion/psion.html

1.5 What other palmtop alternatives are there? (by Jason Savage)

See section 2.1 for the Psion Series 3 and 3a hardware specifications.

Make: Apple
Model: Newton MessagePad 120

Processor
Model: ARM 610
Speed: 20 Mhz
Bit size: 32-bit
Display
Type: Monochrome, reflective LCD
Pixel Screen size: 320 x 240
Memory
Size: 1MB RAM (385K user data & 639K system) or 2MB RAM (1,361K user data & 687K system)
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 2.0)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 10.16 x 20.32 x 2.9 cm (4.0" x 8.0" x 1.2")
Weight: 480 grams (16 ounces)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 4 x AA (main) & 1 x CR2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): Up to 22 hours
Provision for AC Adaptor: Yes
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, RS-422 8-pin DIN (230,000 bps)
Parallel: No
Infrared: Yes, (38,400 bps)
Other: Optional FAX modem
Keyboard: Yes, Popup virtual keyboard (QWERTY, Numeric, & Phone pad)
Included Applications:

Make: Casio
Model: Z-7000 (AKA: Zoomer, Tandy Z-PDA, AST GRiDPad 2390)

Processor
Model: NEC V20
Speed: 7.7Mhz
Bit size: 16-bit
Display
Type: Monochrome reflective, touchscreen
Pixel Screen size: 320 x 256
Memory
Size: 1 Mb (384K user data & 640K system)
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 2.0)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 10.76 x 17.62 x 2.6 cm (4.2" x 6.8" x 1")
Weight: 430 grams (15.2 ounces)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 3 x AA (main) & 2 x CR2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): 100 hours (catalog: 90 hours)
Provision for AC Adaptor: Yes
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, 10-pin, (19,200 bps)
Parallel: No
Infrared: Yes, (9600, Casio)
Other: Round telescoping pen
Keyboard: Yes, Virtual Pop-up software QWERTY, A-Z or International
Included Applications:

Make: Hewlett Packard
Model: 200LX

Processor
Model: variable speed Hornet
Speed: 7.91 MHz
Bit size: 16-bit
Display
Type: CGA-compatible FTN liquid crystal
Pixel Screen size: 640 x 200
Memory
Size: 1 or 2MB of RAM
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 2.0)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 16 x 8.64 x 2.54 cm (6.3" x 3.4" x 1")
Weight: 312 grams (11 ounces)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 2xAA (main) & 1xCR2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): 80 hours
Provision for AC Adaptor: Yes
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, 9-wire (115K?)
Parallel: No
Infrared: Yes
Other: No
Keyboard: Yes, QWERTY
Included Applications:
See also the following WWW site for a more complete comparaison of Psion3a-HP200lx with over 170 articles:
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/dubois/psion/index.html

Make: Hewlett Packard
Model: OmniGo 100 Organizer Plus

Processor
Model: Intel 80C186 compatible
Speed: 16 Mhz
Bit size: 16-bit
Display
Type: FSTN LCD with Touchscreen
Pixel Screen size: 240 x 240
Memory
Size: 1MB RAM
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 1.0: SRAM memory cards no Flash or Modems)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 15.3 x 9.5 x 2.6 cm (6" x 3.7" x 1")
Weight: 329 grams (11.6 ounces)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 2 x AA (main) & 1 x CR2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): ?
Provision for AC Adaptor: No
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, 10-wire, (?)
Parallel: No
Infrared: No
Other: Yes, Pen
Keyboard: Yes, QWERTY (5 function keys)
Included Applications:

Make: Motorola
Model: Envoy Communicator

Processor
Model: Motorola Dragon 68349
Speed: 16 Mhz
Bit size: 32-bit
Display
Type: Reflective FSTN Touch Screen
Pixel Screen size: 480 x 320
Memory
Size: 1 MB
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 2.0) slots
Number: 2
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 14.8 x 19.2 x 2.9 cm (5.8" x 7.6" x 1.2")
Weight: 770 grams (1.7 pounds)
Power Requirements
Batteries: Rechargeable Ni-Cad (main) & 1 x CR2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): 8 hours
Provision for AC Adaptor: Yes, combined with Charger
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, 14-pin MagicBus (38,400 bps)
Parallel: Yes, MagicBus
Infrared: Yes, FSK compliant
Other: 2 round full length pens, 4800 bps send/receive radio packet modem, 9600 bps FAX send modem & 2400 bps data modem
Keyboard: Optional, QWERTY
Included Applications:

Make: Sharp
Model: ZR-5000 & ZR-5000FX AKA: Zaurus K-PDA

Processor
Model: Sharp Proprietary
Speed: ?
Bit size: 16-bit
Display
Type: DFSTN LCD, Touch screen (finger or stylus)
Pixel Screen size: 320 x 240
Memory
Size: 1MB RAM (750k user data & 250K system)
Expansion slots
Type: Type II PC-Card (PCMCIA 2.0)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 17.0 x 10.0 x 2.54 cm (6.7" x 3.9" x 1.0")
Weight: 385 grams (13.6 ounces approx.)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 2 x AA (main) & 1 x CR-2032 (backup)
Battery Life (Approx): Up to 60 hours (~2 months)
Provision for AC Adaptor: Yes
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, 15-pin proprietary, (19,200 bps)
Parallel: No
Infrared: Yes, (IrDA & ASK Compliant)
Other: Round pen & FAX modem with ZR-5000FX
Keyboard: Yes, QWERTY configuration
Included Applications:

Make: USR
Model: Pilot

Specs thanks to David Richards at dr@rci.ripco.com

Processor
Model: Motorola 68328 "Dragonball"
Speed: 16 MHz?
Bit size: 16-bit
Display
Type: Monochrome, reflective LCD
Pixel Screen size: 160 x 160
Memory
Size: 512K ROM
128K RAM (Pilot 1000), 512K (Pilot 5000), or 1Mb upgrade
Expansion slots
Type: Proprietary memory (replaces RAM)
Number: 1
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 3.2" x .7" x 4.7"
Weight: 385 grams (5.7 ounces approx.)
Power Requirements
Batteries: 2 x AAA (main)
Battery Life (Approx): 30 hours
Provision for AC Adaptor: No
Input/Output Ports
Serial (max speed): Yes, Proprietary edge connector (57,600 bps)
Parallel: No
Infrared: No
Keyboard: Yes, Popup virtual keyboard (QWERTY, Numeric, accent)
Included Applications:

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