Commander Lite is a simplified version of Commander , providing flexible security options and configurable shortcut functionality for the 3Com Palm Computing® Platform.

A fully functional application, Commander Lite offers extremely flexible power-on options, allowing the user to specify personal locking configurations and multiple startup features. 

Combined with the ability to perform a variety of tasks, including hide/show private records, using configurable shortcut commands, Commander Lite represents an essential security enhancement to the Palm device, without the application launcher of Commander. 

Which versions of PalmOS does Commander Lite run on ? 

Commander Lite operates identically on all versions of the Palm Computing® Platform. It has been tested on versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 of the OS running on the appropriate Palm hardware, but has NOT been tested on devices upgraded with replacement memory cards (eg Pilot 512K with PalmPilot 1Mb upgrade card, PalmPilot with SuperPilot upgrade). Obviously, some functions, such as turning on the backlight will not operate on some machines.

What about compatibility with other applications ? 

Commander Lite has been tested with an array of other applications and Hackmaster extensions, without incident. However, Commander Lite replaces the functionality provided by certain other applications, and has not been designed, or tested, to operate alongside these applcations. Notably, Commander Lite should not be run alongside 

• TealLock
• Check-In
• Commander
• PowerHack
• HideHack
• Hide and Off

How do I install Commander Lite ? 

BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, Ensure that your device system password is either unassigned, or that you know what it is set to. A Palm device that has been locked by Commander Lite is secure, and unless you know the password, there is no way to gain access to the machine without performing a hard-reset. 

The application itself should be installed using whatever method you normally use to install applications on your device. Usually, this means running the 'Application Install' application from your PC. 

To get Commander Lite to do anything useful, it must be activated. From the 'Options' menu, select the 'Activate' menu item. The Activate screen will be shown. Simply check the 'Activate' checkbox, and press 'OK'. This will result in your Palm device being reset. Commander Lite will be fully activated after the reset. 

Something went wrong - what now ? 

If Commander Lite ceases to function correctly, the first step is to reset your Palm device. This often cures a multitude of ills. Holding down the 'scroll up' button whist resetting will force Commander Lite NOT to activate itself during the reset. If problems still occur, you may wish to Un-install, and then re-install Commander Lite. To report bugs in Commander Lite, please send an email to commanderlite@palmation.com . 

How do I Un-install Commander Lite ? 

Because Commander Lite contains several operating system extensions, it protects itself from accidental deletion whilst it is active. (Removing an application that contains active system extensions will cause the Palm device to crash). In order to delete Commander Lite from your device, it must first be de-activated. The simplest way to do this is via the 'Activate' panel under the 'Options' menu. Simply uncheck the checkbox, and hit 'OK' to reset the device. The second way to disable Commander Lite is to reset the device whilst holding down the 'scroll up' button. Commander Lite will be disabled after the reset, and can be removed from the system by running the Memory application. 

I'm locked out of my Palm device - what do I do ? 

There are two reasons why you may be locked out. Firstly, the password you are entering is incorrect, or you have forgotten what it is. Secondly, Commmander Lite may not be reading your password correctly. 

To eliminate the possibility of a bug in Commander Lite, you should reset your Palm device, holding down the 'up' scroll button whilst you do so. The device will reset, and you will be greeted by the device's built-in security application, demanding a password. If your password is still not recognised, then the password you are entering is incorrect, and is not the same as the one that has been set. 

How secure is Commander Lite? 

Commander Lite is designed to secure your Palm device's data. Unless you know the correct password, there is no way to gain access to the machine without performing a hard-reset (which will erase all the data stored therein). Some other security applications can be broken into by holding down the 'scroll-up' button whilst resetting the device. Commander Lite is truly secure, and cannot be broken into by this, or any other known method. If you do not know the correct password, your only option is to hard-reset your device, and then restore your data by performing a HotSync. 

I've registered, but I still get the 'Please register..' message on the Welcome screen

There may be two reasons for this; 1) The registered .prc has not installed correctly or 2) you have not updated the 'Owner' message since installing Commander Lite.  In either instance, first check to see which version is installed by selecting the 'About' option under the 'Help' menu - it should say 'Commander Lite 1.43 - REGISTERED' (or the equvalent version no.) If not, then follow the instructions for performing a version upgrade. 
Alternatively, if the registered version is installed, you should configure the owner message from the 'Options-Security' menu, by simply tapping the 'Owner' box and updating the information with your own user text. (This should only occur when a registered copy of Commander Lite is installed on a system which is running an unregistered version of the Commander Lite database).

I've lost my registration details - how can I download my registered copy of Commander Lite?

Just send us an email at commanderlite@palmation.com, with some form of registration id if possible (eg. order no. from PalmGear HQ or previous correspondence from Palmation), and we'll send you access details for the Commander Lite Registered Users Area on our web site, where you will be able to download the latest registered version of Commander Lite.

I've changed my email address - how can I let you know?

Simple, just drop us an email at emailupdate@palmation.com, stating your new address, and we'll update our database immediately and send you a confirmation of the change.

Can I upgrade from Commander Lite to Commander ? 

Yes. Registered users of Commander Lite can upgrade to Commander for only $6.95 (usual price $14.95, a saving of $8.00!), either via post or through PalmGear HQ.  For upgrade details, please send an email to upgrade@palmation.com. 

What about volume licensing?

Palmation offer extremely flexible discounting schemes for volume licenses and corporate orders.  Please send an email to enquiry@palmation.com for further details.