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data are lost in the transaction or the data does not transmit at all, see the
troubleshooting guide at the end of this section for possible explanations.
2.3.3. Transferring Files, Folders and Large Amounts of Data
If you are transferring multiple files, folders or large amounts of data, it is recommended
that you use either a USB
or Serial connection. This method can be used for backing up
or restoring entire directories to QuickPAD as well. After establishing a physical
connection, follow the steps below to begin your file transfer.
•
Install QuickPAD Pro file transfer software
–
First, insert the disk provided
(QuickPAD Pro Communication Software) into your computer and view the contents
of the disk by selecting the 3
½
floppy drive. If you are using WIN 95, WIN NT or an
early version of WIN 98, select the file labeled
“
QPADfiles95
”
. If you have a later
version of Windows, select
“
QPADfiles98
”
. To install, copy or drag the program to
your desktop or any file folder on your hard drive.
NOTE:
If you are using an
operating system that is not supported by the software provided, you can access other
versions from the QuickPAD website at
www.quickpad.com
.
•
Open “Communicate with PC” setup window --
From the QuickPAD main menu
screen, highlight COMMUNICATE WITH PC or press
F
4. Select the method of
transfer you are using by typing the letter corresponding to the connection (e.g.
U
for
USB or
S
for Serial).
o
Failed connection --
If the connection is not successful, a pop-up message will
appear in the middle of the QuickPAD screen informing you that there is no
response. First, double-check your physical connection to make sure that it is
intact. If this does not help, see the troubleshooting guide at the end of this
section.
o
Successful connection –
If no messages appear and the phrase
“
Press <Esc> to
Exit
”
is displayed at the bottom of your screen, the connection was successful.
NOTE
: Do not press
ESC
until you want the connection to be terminated.
•
Open QuickPAD Pro file transfer software –
Open the file transfer software that is
now installed on your computer by double-clicking the icon. When the program
opens, you must first set up a connection port. Click the SETUP PORT button and
locate the port that is being used. If you are using USB, select the USB port. If you
are using a serial connection, select the COMM port that is in use. This will most
likely be COMM 1. Next, press the CONNECT PORT button. After a few seconds,
you should see all the folders and files on the QuickPAD internal drive appear on the
right side of the screen.
•
Transfer file(s) from QuickPAD to computer –
The upper-right box contains all
internal QuickPAD directories and folders. If you wish to locate a folder on an
external memory card, select the
EXTERNAL
drive tag in the upper-right corner of the
file transfer window. To expand a folder, click the + sign corresponding to the folder
name and view the files directly below. Highlight the file(s) you wish to transfer and
then, using the same techniques, select a folder on your computer from the left
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3.4.1.
Getting
Started
The personal organizer can be accessed from the QuickPAD Pro main menu by
highlighting the PERSONAL ORGANIZER box, or by pressing the
F
5 key. By default,
the program opens to the contact database. You will notice that at the top of the screen
there are four main selections; (
C
)ontacts, (
S
)cheduler, (E)xport, and (
O
)ptions. You can
access these selections by typing the letter associated with the function desired (i.e.
C
for
contact list,
S
for scheduler). Default settings such as the startup program can be changed
option menu.
3.4.2. Using the Contact Database
MAIN CONTACT SCREEN
[ N ]
Add a new contact
[ D ]
Dial a contact
[Del]
Delete a contact
[Enter]
View/Modify a contact
Up and Down
arrow keys
Switch between contacts
Left and Right
arrow keys,
[Tab]
Switch between column headings
[ F ]
Find contact
Enter new contacts –
From the main contact screen, press
N
to add a new contact. The
program will open the ADD CONTACT screen where you can enter the desired
information for the new contact. You can use either the up and down arrow keys, the
ENTER
key or the
TAB
key to navigate through information fields. When the cursor is on
the desired field, simply type the information you want to be displayed in that field. Upon
completion, press
ESC
and follow the prompt for saving or discarding your changes.
•
Notes on entering contact information:
o
You must enter either a first name or a last name to save the contact
information.
o
Make sure to enter area code in the area code field (i.e., do not include the
area code with the phone number in the
PHONE
field).
o
At the save screen, press
Y
to save your changes or
N
to discard the
changes and return to the main contact screen.
Modify/view existing contacts –
Using the up and down arrow keys in the main contact
screen, select the contact you want to view. When you have highlighted the correct
contact name, press
ENTER
to access the VIEW/MODIFY CONTACT screen. This screen
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