Connecting PALM Centro as Modem

I want to use the Palm Centro as a modem only to enter AT commands from a terminal emulation program like Hyperterminal or Procomm.
I have a working sync cable and software from Palm to do a sync. That works fine. When I change the mode to use the USB connection as a modem
I am expecting under device manager to get a modem come up with some name related to Palm. If this would happen then I could get a port number
and be on my way. Any suggestions in the preferences or elsewhere !
Thanks,
John Allen
Post relates to: Treo 680 (AT&T)

The reason is you need to setup a Bluetooth connection for this. Here is the link http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/centro/centro/att/solutions/article/45151_en.html
I am unsure if what you want to do will work but this is how you setup a modem connection for the Centro

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Connecting Palm centro to the internet

hi,
how can i connect my palm centro with internet(wi-fi)?
is there any vpn that i can download for centro?
thank you.
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)

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hello, im a new comer... im trying to access the internet on my unlocked palm but it keeps telling me that the micro sd card is locked. how do i fix this problem?
Post relates to: Centro (Unlocked GSM)
What has a card got to do with accessing the net from your phone? Remove it, and see if the error goes away. You do have a Data account with your provider, correct?
Certainly you aren't trying to use a Wifi card in a PalmOS Centro, right? As mentioned above, if there are no Palm drivers, none will work.
WyreNut
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)
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How to connect internet in PALM Centro

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i have one palm centro,,,
i m citizen of india,,
i am unable to configure the internet settings on PALM Centro,,,,can any one please help me on this issue,,,kindly tell me the total settings,,,step by step,,
one more thing,,, Is it compulsry to unlock the PALM before i can use internet,,,,, and if yes,,,, then how to unlock the device,,,,please,,,, u can even directly mail me on,,, [email protected]
thnks in advance,,

You need Wi-Fi or cellular data to connect to the Internet.
Example using Safari address bar type URL below:
http://www.apple.com

Palm Centro won't connect to computer

i have a major problem and i have no idea how to get it fix. yesterday when i connected the USB core to my Palm Centro from my Windows computer using HotSynce it worked perfectly but today it is not connecting to my computer.???.. any idea why it does this or how i can get this problem fix?
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I got it to work. Dont know how..but it did..

Palm Centro as a Modem

Anyone out there using his/her Palm Centro as a modem? I've heard it is possible but haven't had any luck.
Thanks.
Mick

Some info here:
http://discuss.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=156644

Palm Centro (OS 5.4.9) not connecting to ActiveSync 4.5 via USB

A friend of mine has a Palm Centro (OS 5.4.9) from Verizon. She uses this device to sync to Lotus Notes 8.0. This requires her to have the following software applications installed on her Windows XP pro-desktop computer.
1) Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5
2) Palm Desktop/Hotsync 6.5
3) Mnotes 4.1.4
When she plugs her Centro into an USB port--Hotsync has no problems detecting the device. However, ActiveSync cannot detect the device. Some of the things I tried to fix the problem.
1) Soft & hard reset on the Centro
2) Remove & reinstall ActiveSync 4.5
3) Try every USB port on the computer
If you have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise I told my friend to turn in her Centro and move to a Blackberry. They are far easier to sync with Lotus Notes 8.0 email.
Thank-you !
Post relates to: Centro (Verizon)

I also have a Centro from Verizon and am synching with Lotus Notes. I am using the Palm Desktop (latest release 6.2 from Palm website) and Lotus EasySync v4.2.6 ( http://www-01.ibm.com/software/lotus/products/easysyncpro/ ). In additon to synching with Lotus Notes I am also synching with my personal emal from comcast. I am able to synch with my calendar and contacts with no problem. However, I am not able to synch with my mail account because I am using the Versa Mail application to get my personal email form Comcast and there is a known conflict between VersaMail and EasySync (Versa is controling the mail conduit so EasySync can not synch mail). If your friend does not need to access a personal mail account like I do they should be able to get full synch with EasySync, if they are using VersaMail they should be able to get calendar and contact with no problem. Another optin would be to subscribe to Verizon's premium data service ($49.99 for me) and access personal email through Verizon Wireless Synch and then use EasySync Pro to synch wiht Notes. i hav e not tried this optio, but based on my conversations with support from Verizon, Palm and IBM this souds like it should work, personally I am not willing to pay the price for the premium service.
If you need additonal information on my setup replay to this thread and I will be happy to give more details
Hope this helps

How to charge your Palm Centro via 64-bit Windows, with a USB cable

Here is a way to recharge your Palm Centro on your 64-bit Windows computer, through a USB cable. But first, a few brief explanatory notes...
Note 1: I have successfully used this method to charge my Palm Centro from my 64-bit Windows 7 computer. This method probably works for other Palm devices and other 64-bit Windows versions (XP and Vist)... but I haven't tested this on any other configurations. Others may feel free to post their successes or failures with their setups.
Note 2: This method will NOT allow you to HotSync your Palm to the computer via USB. All it does is let you charge your Palm via USB. If you need to HotSync your Palm, and you have 64-bit Windows, you have to use Bluetooth or some other method. To learn how to use Bluetooth to sync, search for "bluetooth sync 64-bit" or something like that on this forum.
Note 3: If you're wondering why someone would need to use this method - why not just plug the phone into a wall outlet, right? - it's because the Centro's charging jack can get messed up. Mine has not worked properly for the last several months
Note 4: I will not be posting any follow-ups to this message. This is my first (and only) post here... I'm posting here because I am very grateful to this forum: It is here that I learned how (and why) to sync my Centro to my computer via Bluetooth, because Palm doesn't support 64-bit Windows. This is my way of saying "thank you"! I'm not trying to be harsh by not following up... it's just that I won't be checking this thread, and I don't want anyone to have bad feelings if they ask questions and I don't respond. I'll be as thorough as I can in this one posting, though.
Note 5: I cannot claim credit for actually discovering this solution. I found it after HOURS of looking online... it was on some obscure website. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I found the original solution, so I can't credit the discoverer here. However, I have done my best to provide much more detailed instructions here.
Note 6: Lastly, Palm should support 64-bit Windows. Period. Some of you may say, "It's not Palm's fault - the company that makes the Palm OS is Access, and it's Access's fault for not supporting 64-bit Windows." Well, this may be true, but Access has stated that Palm has not requested a 64-bit driver. (In fact, you can call Access and ask them directly.) And if Palm doesn't ask (and pay) for it, Access sure isn't going to create one on its own. I used to LOVE Palm devices... I've used Palms for 12 years now, and for most of that time, I heartily recommended Palms to all my friends. But, between this problem and the other problems I've had with my current Centro and my previous Treo, I'm done with Palm. No more for me.
OK, here's how to charge your Palm (finally!)
1) If you haven't done so already, install the latest version of Palm Desktop / HotSync on your computer. You can get this at palm.com, under the "support" section. (Actually, I'm not sure if this is necessary, but I already had done this.)
2) As you're installing the software on your computer, toward the end of the process, do not actually sync your Palm to your computer. Just cancel or whatever you have to do to avoid that step. (Remember, the whole point here is that Palm does not have a driver compatible with 64-bit Windows, so you won't be able to sync via USB.)
3) If you don't already have it, get the PocketTunes application (also known as "pTunes") on your Palm device. If you have to install the software, you may need to do so wirelessly or via a 32-bit Windows computer (because, again, Palm doesn't support 64-bit Windows).
4) Connect the Palm USB cable to your computer. If you are using a desktop, plug into the USB ports on the BACK of your computer. These ports are directly powered, whereas the ports on the front of your desktop may not be. You'll want as much juice as possible to charge your Palm.
5) Connect the Palm USB cable to your Palm.
6) Turn on the Palm device, and open the PocketTunes application on your Palm.
7) PocketTunes will try to connect to Windows Media Player (on your desktop). Tell your desktop to connect to Windows Media Player. (You can save time by telling your desktop to do this automatically.) When PocketTunes connects with Windows Media Player, you'll have a power connection via USB.
8) PocketTunes will eventually show that it is "Idle" on the Palm.
9) To confirm whether the Palm is charging, look for the charging light (on the Centro, it's on the upper left) to turn solid red. You can also hit the home button on the Palm to see the battery / charging status. To get the charging working, you may have to exit PocketTunes and come back into it a few times before the charging light comes on. I have no idea why you have to do this; I just know what I wind up doing sometimes. You don't have to unplug and replug the phone from the USB cable, or turn the phone off and on. Just leave PocketTunes and come back to PocketTunes.
10) If you exit the PocketTunes application on the Palm, the Palm will still charge - but you'll get the constant and annoying "no driver" noise from Windows. To avoid that sound, just keep the Palm on PocketTunes while you have the Palm plugged into the USB cable.
11) You can close Windows Media Player on the desktop once you have the Palm charging.
12) Once you have this set up properly, you can speed up the process by setting the HotSync cable button to PocketTunes - after all, that button no longer needs to be set up to HotSync via USB cable.
When you have everything set up, here's what you would be doing on a regular basis:
-- Plug USB cable (which is already plugged into your computer) into Palm
-- Hit HotSync button on cable --> This starts PocketTunes --> PocketTunes automatically opens Windows Media Player on the computer
-- See if charging light turns solid red --> If not, exit PocketTunes, then hit HotSync button on cable to start PocketTunes again
-- Repeat until charging light turns solid red (success!)
-- Once the Palm is charging, close Windows Media Player on desktop
Best of luck to all who need this!
Post relates to: Centro (Verizon)

Why do you want to create your own driver instead of what comes with the device? If you go that route, you need all of the low level USB RAW protocol from the vendor. Did you get that? Yoe are wasting your time if you don't have that. Is the driver from the vendor documented? If it's a USB connection, how does that connection show up in windows device manager?

VZW palm centro w/ out data plan and want to get data

hey all. i have a palm centro wich i love, but i want to know if i can connect to evdo rev a for free at all, i know its wierd that i got it without a data plan, but i want to get data
Post relates to: Centro (Verizon)

craby1950 wrote:
hey all. i have a palm centro wich i love, but i want to know if i can connect to evdo rev a for free at all, i know its wierd that i got it without a data plan, but i want to get data
Post relates to: Centro (Verizon)
Unless you can figure out a way to distract Verizon's service from detecting you have not "paid to play", the answer is No.
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Palm Centro Sync Error

Hi Everyone,
I recently upgraded to the Palm Centro and I love it, the only thing is I've been getting the same error message since the first time I synced with my laptop. I've looked through the first 16 pages of this forum hoping to find some information and while I saw a few posts, none referred to the error message that I'm getting.
Phone: Palm Centro
OS: Windows Vista
Connection: USB
This is the error message:
PMTraceDatabase
Protocol Error
Handheld file could not be opened. (4004)
SYNCERR_FILE_NOT_OPEN
Whatever help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Post relates to: Centro (Sprint)

If you do a search on the forum for 4004 you will find many other posts about the error message especially with Vista. The Centro is relatively new and any extra information you can provide us will greatly help decode this error.
1. Can you post all third party applications you have installed on your device
2. What device did you upgrade from?
3. Did you follow standard upgrade procedures that can be found here http://kb.palm.com solution id 12926
4. Are you syncing through EAS?
5. Are you doing a cabled sync, bluetooth, wireless?
6. Are you using any other backup program, either through Sprint or another third party company?
7. Are you syncing to Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook? (if outlook what version)
At this time with the limited information you have provided the only solution I can suggest if the soft reset as the previous person posted is to hard reset your device and follow the standard upgrade procedure that I provided for you on step 2.
Any other information you can provide that you believe might be of some use will be great also.

Palm Centro/Outlook Sync

Hi,
I have a Verizon Palm Centro, about 2 years old. When I sync using the USB cable, I continually get the message that all databases have synced correctly. However, nothing changes in either my phone or the Outlook on my PC (Windows XP, Outlook 2007).
This all used to work until a few months ago I started getting messages that one of my databases was not syncing (forget which one it was). This happened shortly after I added ACT! software to my PC, which operates off of Outlook. I called Verizon tech support and was stepped through a "fix". After the fix, I was no longer getting error messages, however I now realize that no syncing was actually taking place, at least not with Outlook. (BTW, I am willing to uninstall ACT! if that will help).
I need to get this fixed, and have had little luck in getting through on the phone to a Verizon tech support person.
Please help, and thanks.

Try these steps to configure your device.
Double-click the HotSync icon(located in the System Tray).
Alternate navigation: Click Start> Programs (All Programs)> Palm> HotSync Manager.
Select the desired device / profilefrom the HotSync Manager settings formenu.
Click Connections.
Ensure USBis checked.
Click Applications.
Select the desired Conduitthen click Configure.
Ensure the desired Actionis selected for the conduit then click OK.
Synchronize the Files-Updates and synchronizes the data on both the handheld and desktop computer, using the most current information as the standard. This setting is typically used for day-to-day HotSync operations.
Desktop Overwrites Handheld- Uses the information on the desktop computer to replace any information on the handheld. Typically, this option is used in restoring lost information to a handheld.
Handheld Overwrites Desktop- Uses the information on the handheld to replace any information on the desktop.
Do Nothing- Does not synchronize or replace any data on either the handheld or desktop computer.
8.Repeat steps 5 and 6for each of the desired conduits..
9. Click Done.
Hope this is helpful!

Usb not detected - palm centro

I recently purchased a Palm Centro. The software was installed successfully and the Centro was able to Sync with the computer, however, I am unable to download music. Windows Media Player (and my computer's Device Manager) does not seem to detect the device. I connected my mp3 player to the computer, and it was immediately detected by Window Media Player. I'm just wondering if it's the cable that's defective or the user. Am I doing something wrong?
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)

And you have no problems hotsyncing??? Well there are two things it could be either windows media player can't recognize the device properly or the conduit on the device is having a hard time recognizing windows media player. So you have two things you can consider either hard reset the device and test syncing to windows media player without syncing anything else back to the phone or try uninstalling/reinstalling windows media player.
Post relates to: Centro (Sprint)

Palm Centro will not charge via USB or wall charger

My Palm Centro has been having issues with the charger port for a while, now. I found a few posts on this board instructing me on how to trickle charge through the USB adapter, but when I try the methods these people are using, my phone still will not charge. I don't have insurance on my device currently (I had to have the ruddy thing replaced so many times they cancelled it), so I have to figure something out soon. It appears as if the device is not being recognized by computer, even when I try to HotSync. The HotSync never goes through. Any suggestions?

Yes, every original iPhone is out of warranty at this point. It is going on 4 years now.
Has the iPhone been exposed to moisture? You can check to see if the sensor at the end of the headphone jack is red or not. Moisture could expand the issue and lead to hardware failures. Could also be a faulty or loose communication cable as the home button and dock connector use the same cable inside the iPhone to connect to the logic board.
Assuming it is a hardware issue you could try third party repair centers that are local or see if apple has an out of warranty replacement program still operating for the original iPhone. Since it is rather old I don't think there is much apple can do. Try a third party repair center or look for a new to you used iPhone.

Sprint Palm Centro Help PLEASE !!!

Hi, im always looking to get better and better in technology now adays.. anyways, i just purchased a sprint palm centro. i figure dit out basicly, learned how to add music photos and videos to it. but i have 1 issue.. how do i customize the looks. how do i add program from my PC to it using the USB wire that came with it?? are there any programs to transfer apps from my pc to my palm ?? can i connect my palm to my pc threw ad-hoc from vista? and also, does ANYOEN know a dam way to connect to AIM on CENTRO's without a data plan ?? i have a family 1500, unlimited pic and text msgs. no data plan .. is there any other possible way? can i connect to the internet and use the browser if theres a wifi connection nearby? is there a wifi adapter built in ? please answer asap, going on vacation on sunday. THANKS!!
Post relates to: Centro (Sprint)

You are asking a LOT of Basic Questions that can be answered by reading the User Guide that is included with every Palm on the installation disk.
It can also be read by going to Palm.com and the suport page for your device.
You add programs with Palm Desktop and the Hotsync application.
Ad-hoc refers to Wifi. Not possible.
Wifi: not possible.
WyreNut
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)
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Palm Centro Issue; Hard to Explain

Hello eveyone,
I really hope I can explain this accuaretly enough and hopefully get and answer.
I woke up this morning and my Palm Centro (AT&T) wouldn't turn on. Even though I thought I had charged it all night, I thought the charger must've fallen out or something. Later on, I got home and I plugged my charger in and the centro came on just like it would after you had the battery taken out or after a reset.
It came ot the date & time screen as per usual and then further went to the main phone app with the 'Phone Off.' I first loked at the battery meter and for some reason it said 97% (charging) which I thought was odd considering it was just dead. I then went to turn the phone on, the Hello Screen came on and it made the little nose but after that it restarted itself once again.
I've tried this several time and I've tried a soft and warm reset on the device and nothing works.
I now have it plugged into my computer via my hotsunc cable and the charge light is green but it will not turn on. i've also tried a soft and warm reset connected this way and nothing has worked, the screen wont even come on.
So I'm definitly at a loss here,any help would be very very very much appreciated!
Thank you in advance!
~Derek
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)

Attempt a Hard Reset. If this behavior continues then the device will need to be repaired or replaced.
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Palm Centro Smartphone ATT Accessories are they all Compatible?

I have a new Palm Centro from ATT and want to buy some accessories from Ebay but since there is no number associated with my Smartphone, I can't figure out what is compatible? In other words will the Centro 685 and 690 accessories (docking stations, car chargers etc.) work on my phone? If not what will work? Thanks for any help!!!
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)

Physically, all Centros are all the same size and have the same connecting ports at the bottom. Docking cradles and chargers should all work.
Internally, there is a difference in memory and the network radio for some carriers. Newer Centros from Sprint have 128 megs of RAM, and those from Verizon and Sprint use CDMA networks while AT&T uses one called GSM (similar to most of the rest of the world).
As long as an accessory is not carrier-specific (like a cradle from AT&T that forwards the calls made to your cell to your home line) any case, charger, or cradle should work.
WyreNut
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)
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Connecting PALM Centro as Modem

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