The Undocumented
Pilot Page

 

Software: Dot Commands

There is a set of commands used in debugging and the original development of the Pilot. They're still in there, but most people don't know about them. They are accessed by using the shortcut command, a period, then a number. (The shortcut command is drawn like a cursive lowercase L) As always, sync your Pilot before you start experimenting.

 

.1

Enter debug mode with halt. Debugging information is sent tot he Pilot's serial port. Soft reset to exit.

.2

Enter debug mode and continues the app. Debugging information is sent tot he Pilot's serial port. Soft reset to exit.

.3

Disable auto power-off.

.4

Flashes user name and unique ID number. This number is used in the Windows registry as part of the flag to install new apps.

.5

Erases user configuration and clears the hotsync log, but does not clear your data. Attempting a re-sync will download your information as duplicate records. Hard reset to prevent this.

.6

Displays the ROM's revision date. The original Pilot shows "1/9/96, 10:41 am". The new Palm Pilot shows "2/18/97, 5:08 pm"

.7

Toggles the battery mode between NiCad and Alkaline. Adjusts the battery meter on the App screen.

 

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