Palm VIIX, Handbook

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Appendix B Page 251
Wireless problems
Problem Solution
The signal strength is
weak.
■
Make sure the antenna is pointing
straight up, perpendicular to the
ground:
If you hold your handheld in your
hand, raise the antenna to 135
° .
If you lay it on a table or other surface
parallel to the ground, raise the antenna
to 90
°
.
Tap the Diagnostics icon . Then
monitor the signal strength while you try
the following solutions:
■
Move away from your original location,
five to ten feet in any direction.
■
If you are indoors, stand near a
window, or move outdoors.
■
Open metal blinds on windows.
■
If you are in an underground parking
lot or other space below street level,
move to a location aboveground.
■
If you are in a crowd, move to a less
crowded area.
■
If you’re in a vehicle, keep your
handheld level with the windshield.
The metal frame of the vehicle shields
radio signals. Mountains and buildings
may also block signals.
■
If you’re outdoors, move away from
overhead electrical wires. Move from
under trees.
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