User's Manual
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protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists
and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels that could harm your
equipment. Any electronic device that contains an external entry point for
plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is susceptible to entry
of ESD. Devices that you carry with you, such as your handheld, build up
ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may have built up
on your body is automatically passed to the device. Then, when the device
is connected to another device such as a docking station, a discharge
event can occur.
Precautions against ESD
Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and
your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting
one device to another. The recommendation from Palm is that you take
this precaution before connecting your handheld to your computer, placing
the handheld in a cradle, or connecting it to any other device. You can do
this in many ways, including the following:
Ground yourself when you’re holding your mobile device by •
simultaneously touching a metal surface that is at earth ground.
For example, if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into •
a standard three-prong grounded outlet, touching the case should
discharge the ESD on your body.
Increase the relative humidity of your environment.•
InstallESD-specicpreventionitems,suchasgroundingmats.•