There's a problem with the search function in the Memos app.   At the Memos
main screen you normally perform a search by starting to type a string.
This automatically brings up the search bar, and memos containing the search
string are displayed.  But you cannot search for a string that begins with a
number!  It just won't accept it, and instead converts the initial number
character to the alpha equivalent for that key.  
 
I found this out when I tried to search for Memos having the string "2009".
Couldn't do it!  The Pre insisted on displaying "r009" instead.  Very
frustrating.  
 
I also use the Notes app in Chapura Pocket Mirror for Pre.  It has this same
limitation as the built-in Memos.  Their tech support people said it's a
webOS issue, and there's nothing to be done about it, but they gave me a
workaround:  
 
Hold down the Option key while typing the initial number, and the Pre will
accept the number.  It's a pain to have to do this extra step, but it is a
usable workaround.  
 
Btw, when I heard back from Chapura with the workaround, they told me to
hold down the RED key.  I quickly realized they must mean the Option key.
My Palm Pre Plus keyboard is all grayscale.  Does the original Sprint
version have colors on the keys?  
 
George
 


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