NeoCal 1.4.3

Released on April 4, 2002

Palm OS Installation

Since there are many files distributed with NeoCal, they have been packaged into a single, compressed file. These must first be decompressed onto the hard drive of your desktop computer.

If you downloaded an .EXE file, double-click it in the File Manager or Windows Explorer window. This will open a window prompting you to decompress the files into the c:\neocal directory. Click the unzip button, and when it's finished, click the close button.

If you downloaded a .ZIP file, you'll need to decompress these files using your unzip utility. Make sure you decompress these files keeping the directory structure intact.

You will use the Install Tool application included with the Palm Desktop software to transfer the NeoCal program onto your handheld:

1. Start the Install Tool program.
2. In the User drop down list, select the user name that corresponds to your handheld.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Navigate to the directory where you decompressed the NeoCal files (c:\neocal).
5. Select the neocal.prc file, and then click the Open button.
6. To install the math library, click the Add button, select the mathlib.prc file, and click the Open button.
7. Click the Done button.
8. Synchronize your handheld with the desktop to transfer the files onto your handheld.

If you are experiencing any problems with the installation, please check your handheld's manual for more information about installing third-party software.

Qtopia Installation

Please follow the directions for installing third party software that came with your handheld device.

The main distribution file, in .zip or .tgz format, contains this user guide in .pdf format and the NeoCal application in .ipk format. This .ipk file is intalled on the handheld.

User Guide

The NeoCal User Guide is provided in Adobe Acrobat format and contains instructions for using NeoCal. This guide can also be viewed on the web in HTML format.

Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.

Recent Changes

Version 1.4

• Added support for user selectable colors
• Added keyboard shading for grayscale devices with Palm OS 3.5 or later
• Added user function group for organizing most commonly used keys
• Added percent key to the main keyboard (shift +/-)
• Added registration code requirement
• Improved calculation for I/YR to reduce returning "error" result
• Corrected rounding problem that resulted in 9.2 ->hms yielding 9.1160 instead of 9.1200
• Fixed minor display problems

Version 1.4.1

• Added ALG, RPN annunciator to indicate input method
• Enabled Force BW preference by default on Handera 330 models
• Fixed an algebraic input method problem that produced an incorrect result when subtracting a series of numbers
• Limited display of registration reminder to no more than once a day

Version 1.4.2

• Released initial Linux / Qtopia version
• Modified keyboard support for Enter key to generate Equals in non-RPN modes
• Added keyboard support for Undo (Ctrl-Z), Redo (Ctrl-Y), Copy (Ctrl-C), and Paste (Ctrl-V)

Version 1.4.3

• Added Fixed display format
• Added larger keyboard glyphs for Linux / Qtopia version
• Added menu button support for Zaurus (now requires ROM >= 1.10)
• Renamed Algebraic input method to Precedence; changed annunciator from ALG to PRC
• Added RPN input method prompt for first time users
• Improved Registration form to provide a better user experience
• Fixed display problem where some numbers were rounding down when the remaining digits were "50..."
• Fixed problem on Palm OS where erroneous keys were getting pressed when tapping near edge of display
• Fixed keyboard display problem on Sony models with High Resolution Assist enabled
• Fixed keyboard display problem on Handera models when using Upper Left or Center display modes

For a complete revision history, please see the NeoCal User Guide.

Registration

NeoCal is distributed as a shareware program, which means that you may use this program for a brief trial or evaluation period. If you continue to use this program for more than thirty days, however, you are required to register this software for a fee.

Registration is currently being handled by one of our resale partners which are listed on our website at http://www.hudren.com/register along with full registration details.

The registration process may prompt you for a HotSync User Name or ID. This information is displayed in the User field of the Registration dialog and must match exactly including letter case, spaces, and punctuation.

Once we have been notified of your registration (which typically can take up to 24 hours), we will send you a registration confirmation email with your registration code. The Reminder dialog will no longer be displayed once this information is entered into the Registration dialog on your handheld. Please save this information in a safe place in case you need to enter it again in the future.

You must enter the registration information exactly as it appears in the confirmation email. If you are experiencing problems entering the code, please verify that the user name provided in the confirmation email matches the user name in the Registration dialog. The code will not work if they do not match.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at support@hudren.com if you have any questions or need to correct your registration information.

Registered users are entitled to use all future versions of NeoCal.

Thank you for your support.

Support

The latest version of NeoCal can be found on the web at http://www.hudren.com. E-mail support is provided for registered users.