Chameleon FAQ and Knowledgebase

HOW DO I INSTALL AND USE UNIVERSAL BACKGROUNDS?
The file format for all Universal Backgrounds is in JPG format. This allows the files to be compatible with a wide range of Palm OS programs. But it also means that the files do not install automatically by double-clicking on them on your PC or Mac. The JPGs need to be transfered to your device by copying them onto a removeable storage device. You also may be able to use Hotsync but it is important that you know where the files will end up so that you can locate them later. These files need to be installed and used by following these simple procedures:

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PALM OS APPLICATIONS (Available on the PalmOne LifeDrive and the newest Palm OS Handhelds)

LifeDrive Installation: Put the JPGs into the Photos&Videos folder on your LifeDrive

Open the top Menu -> Go to Display Options -> Click on the picture box of the Background Image -> Find the JPG file -> Highlight and click Done

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PALM OS FAVORITES (Available on the PalmOne LifeDrive and the newest Palm OS Handhelds)

LifeDrive Installation: Put the JPGs into the Photos&Videos folder on your LifeDrive

Open the top Menu -> Go to Display Options -> Click on the picture box of the Background Image -> Find the JPG file -> Highlight and click Done

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ZLAUNCHER

You need to place the JPGs in the following location: Palm -> Programs -> ZLauncher -> BackImage

Open the top Menu -> Choose Thememanager -> Choose BackImage Tab -> Find the JPG file ->Click Select (preview first ifr you like) -> Click OK

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IAMBIC AGENDUS

Open the top Menu -> Chioose Options -> Choose Wallpaper -> Find the JPG file -> Click OK

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PALMARY CLOCK

Open the Menu -> Choose Options -> Choose Clock Settings -> Choose Background -> Find the JPG file -> OK

THEMES

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ZLAUNCHER SKIN OR A ZLAUNCHER THEME?
No, they are the same.

WHAT IS A ZLAUNCHER THEME?
A ZLauncher Theme provides a new look for ZLauncher. In addition it can make ZLauncher easier to use and more understandable.

WHAT KIND OF ZLAUNCHER THEMES ARE THERE?

*  _Sony_64K.prc: Theme for the Sony HiRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 4.0 or higher and supports 64K colors, such as Clie N/T/NR/NX series, Clie SJ30.

*  _Sony_256.prc: Theme for the Sony HiRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 3.5 or higher and supports 256 colors or 64K colors, such as Clie N610C.

*  _Sony_16.prc: Theme for the Sony HiRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 3.5 or higher and supports 16 grayscales or higher colors, such as Clie T415/SJ10.

*  _Std_64K.prc: Theme for the standard LowRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 3.5 or higher and supports 64K colors, such as Palm m505, Handspring Visor Prism/Treo 90/270/300, Treo 600.

*  Std_256.prc: Theme for the standard LowRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 3.5 or higher and supports 256 colors or 64K colors, such as Palm IIIc.

*  _Std_16.prc: Theme for the standard LowRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 3.5 or higher and supports 16 grayscales or higher colors, such as Palm m series, Handspring Visor Edge/Treo 180, Clie S series.

*  _Hi_64K.prc: Theme for the High-Density handheld, such as Palm Tungsten | T / W / C, Palm ZIRE 71, Acer S50/S60, Garmin iQue3600. NOTE: This theme also applies to Sony Clie UX50/UX40.

* _OS5_64K.prc: Theme for the standard HiRes handheld which runs on PalmOS 5.0 or higher

WHAT IS THEME MANAGER
(The following is an excerpt from the ZLauncher read me file.)
Theme Manager is a useful tool for managing themes, iconsets and background images. You can manage themes, iconsets and background images easily and quickly. You can change the color depth with the Color Depth drop down list. The choices of the Color Depth list are depended on the selected theme and the display capability of the handheld. 

Theme page lists all themes on the handheld. If the theme is stored on the expansion card, the theme name is followed by an expansion card icon.

The path for storing themes is:

/Palm/Programs/ZLauncher/Theme/

Once you open Theme Manager, ZLauncher will create the directory for storing themes automatically.

To manage the theme, first select the theme, then choose the operation from the popup Operating Dialog.

Iconset page lists all iconsets on the handheld. If the iconset is stored on the expansion card, the iconset name is followed by an expansion card icon.

The path for storing iconsets is:

/Palm/Programs/ZLauncher/Iconsets/

Once you open Theme Manager, ZLauncher will create the directory for storing iconsets automatically.

To manage the iconset, first select the iconset, then choose the operation from the popup Operating Dialog.

BackImage page lists all background images on the handheld. If there's no icon leading the file name, this file is a converted background image database, otherwise, it's a picture file, and much be converted before using as background image. If the background image is stored on the expansion card, the background image name is followed by an expansion card icon.

 

The path for storing background images is:

/Palm/Programs/ZLauncher/BackImage/

Once you open Theme Manager, ZLauncher will create the directory for storing background images automatically.

To manage the background image, first select the background image, then choose the operation from the popup Operating Dialog.

HERE IS WHAT PALM.COM SAYS ABOUT INSTALLING BACKGROUND PICTURES (WHICH INCLUDES UNIVERSAL PALM OS BACKGROUNDS)
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Change the background picture:
All handhelds
1. Access the Applications launcher.
2. Open the Menus.
3. From the Options menu, choose Display Options.
4. Check the box for Background.

5. Tap on the image to select a photo from your handheld or an inserted SD or MMC expansion card. If the stored image is not a square, it will automatically be cropped to fit the dimensions of your screen.
6. Use the Fade slider to adjust the brightness or darkness of the image. This feature is useful for screening back the image so that it is a subtle background that doesn't visually interfere with the applciations icons.
7. When finished, tap Done.
Note: When you perform a soft reset, depending on where the original picture is stored, you may need to reinstall the background image. The picture you chose may not appear in the Applications launcher background. To restore your customized background image, you will need the original picture to be present either in your handheld's internal memory, or an inserted expansion card.
Background images are thumbnail-type images created from pictures stored either on your handheld or on an expansion card. These thumbnail images are not backed up when you perform a HotSync operation and will not automatically be restored after a reset.

** The information above is copyright Palm.com and can be seen on the Palm.com website. It is reproduced here to help you with your Palm related questions.