SerialMagicTM for Palm OS There are different versions of SerialMagic for different needs. The SerialMagic Product family for Palm OS provides several alternatives for inputing data into a Palm application without the need for programming. There are options for Wireless devices using Bluetooth and tethered Palm devices (i.e. connected with a cable). View SerialMagic options in the table below. Whether you have a Palm Treo 700p, Palm Treo 680, PalmOne Treo 650, Palm TX, Palm LifeDrive, Palm Tungsten, Palm Zire 72, or other Bluetooth enabled Palm device such as a Sony Clie, this is quickest and easiest way to barcode enable your applications. See list of known supported Palm OS devices. Hover over question marks below for more information on each feature. SerialMagic options on Palm OS SerialMagic Feature SerialMagic LC SerialMagic PRO SerialMagic TX Tethered device support Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth device support Yes Yes Yes Wait for Field Focus Yes Yes Yes LaserChamp simple handshake (tethered mode) - Yes Yes LaserChamp secure handshake (tethered mode) - Yes Yes TruePair® Security Locking - Yes Yes Disable SerialMagic on HotSync - Yes Yes Restart SerialMagic after HotSync - Yes Yes Show last connected Bluetooth name - Yes Yes Show last connected Bluetooth address - Yes Yes Auto-connect to last connected - Yes Yes Start SerialMagic when Bluetooth device inactive - Yes Yes Start SerialMagic on Palm reset - 3 Options 3 Options Save/Load SMAPs - Yes Yes Auto-convert Bookland to ISBN-10 - Yes Yes Socket CHS 7 Bluetooth barcode scanners - - Yes Intermec SF51 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner - - Yes Metrologic MS9535 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner - - Yes IDBlue Bluetooth RFID Scanner - - Yes Password Protect SerialMagic - - Yes Send Command - - Yes Define Send Commands in HEX values - - Yes Save Send Commands with names - - Yes View Send Command reply in HEX values - - Yes Send Command reply data to any application - - Yes Send Command supports DIA2 on T3,T5 - - Yes Assign Send Commands to Palm buttons - - Yes SerialMagic Actions Tap Button Tap At ENTER TAB CR LF Launch Application Serial Data In Identify Form ID Identify Field ID Wait for Form Wait for Field New Scan Command Tap Button Tap At ENTER TAB LEFT CR Same as Pro & More If / Action Date / Time Stamp Delay

Please download and review the PDF documentation for details on SerialMagic features and how to use them.

SerialMagic-Pro Tx documentation³ (PDF)
SerialMagic-Pro documentation (PDF)
SerialMagic-LC documentation (PDF)

Download PRCs required to support DIA (Dynmaic Input Area) for Tungsten T3.
IMPORTANT - Install both PRCs at the same time; installing them seperately may force a hard reset.

SerialMagic Pro Tx was released long before the Palm TX device, and the names are entirely coincidental. SerialMagic Pro Tx will run on all supported Palm devices, and is in no way limited to working only with the Palm TX.

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Principalm for Palm OS is barcode enabled using the SerialMagic engine.
DoInventory for Palm OS is barcode enabled using the SerialMagic engine.

The WedgeMagic(tm) overview provdies more information on the SerialMagic API for Palm OS.