SafeInHand v6.2 $8.95

The experts tell you to use a different password for every system and to change them often. So how do you keep track of them all? SafeInHand is a easy to learn, simple to use password protector. It uses a strong custom encryption routine to prevent unwanted eyes from prying and automatically backs up the file every time you Hot Sync.

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How Do I Use SafeInHand?

What Do I Need to Use SafeInHand?

Is There a Way to Enter My Information From the Desktop?

Where is the Backup Data for SafeInHand Stored?

What Sort of Encryption Does SafeInHand Use?

How Do Install SafeInHand?

How Do Purchase a License and Register?

How Do I Get Updates?

Revision History

Getting Started

The first screen of the program asks for a Master Password. This is a password that you have chosen and is used to access your data. This password can be anything you wish and can be changed later, but it should be something you can remember. If this is your first time running the application, you will be asked to confirm the password you just entered. Do not lose this password, it is used to encrypt the entire database and will not be recoverable if it is forgotten.

• SafeInHand Online Manual

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What Do I Need to Use SafeInHand?

You need a PDA running PalmOS version 3.0 or above and about 75K of space available for the application, plus some additional space for your data (another 50K will be enough for most people). PDAs that have PalmOS 3.0 or above include all devices made by Palm since the Palm III (1998), all devices from Handspring (including the Treo models), all devices from Sony, all of the Kyocera PalmOS Smart Phones, the TRG Pro, the Handera, all of the IBM Workpad series, the PalmOS based Symbol devices, and the PalmOS based Samsung phones. If you need a PDA or want to upgrade, we have a list of devices that we recommend.

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Is There a Way to Enter My Information From the Desktop?

There is no desktop component of SafeInHand at this time. There is a Windows based viewer included in the download zip file. At this time, it is still experimental and as such, it does not have an installation routine. To run it, simply copy it from your zip file to your local hard drive. It must be run on the same machine that you use for HotSync and you must be running SafeInHand v5.1 or later.

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Where is the Backup Data for SafeInHand Stored?

Search your desktop computer for the file PWData2-JTIs.pdb. This is your encrypted password file that was backed up the last time you performed a HotSync. If you ever need to restore your database, you can install this file directly to a PalmOS hand held and you will have all of your password data back.

What Sort of Encryption Does SafeInHand Use?

SafeInHand uses a custom positional (byte level) algorithm for its encryption, similar to PGP. Because of the way it works, the longer your master password is, the more secure the algorithm. As with any "password safe" application, the database is only as secure as your master password. SafeInHand v5.2 and beyond protects the master password with a two pass encryption, with one pass being a one way hash. Versions prior to 5.2 do not have as many protections on the master password, which is why we recommend you upgrade to the latest version.

Installing Your Software

To install SafeInHand on your PDA, follow these instructions:

1. Download the SafeInHand.zip file by clicking the "Free Trial!" button above or by clicking this link.
2. Save the file SafeInHand.zip to your desktop.
3. When the download is complete, you should be able to double click the zip file (or compressed folder, depending on your setup) to view the contents of the file.
4. Extract the contents to a temporary area on your desktop PC.
5. Launch the Palm (tm) Desktop software.
6. Click the Install button on the left side of the screen. A dialog box appears.
7. Click the Add button.
8. Choose SafeInHand.prc from the temporary location where you unzipped it.
9. Perform a HotSync® operation. When you perform a HotSync operation, SafeInHand is installed automatically. Check the applications menu on your handheld to confirm that the program has been added.
10. You should now be able to delete the contents of the temporary area on your desktop PC.

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License & Registration

The unregistered version is not limited in any way. A periodic message will appear to remind you to register. A license must be purchased by using our Buy Now feature within 30 days of your first use. To register the application, choose About from the menu and click the Register button. You will need to provide either the Palm User Name as it appears on this screen or the series of letters and numbers separated by colons for registration. If you provide this information at the time of purchase, an unlock key will be emailed to you. To view a copy of the license (also included in the download file), visit our License Page or you can send an email to brad@HandAble.com for more information. Future versions of the application can be directly installed without the need to re-register.

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Updating Your Software

Registered users are entitled to free updates for the life of the product. To upgrade your version at any time, simply download the newest zip file and install the prc file to your device, same as when you first installed the application. Do not delete the application from your device first or you will destroy your data!

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Revision History

v6.2 - 5/15/2007

• Fixed issue with random password button on certain Treos and Palm T|X

v6.1 - 12/18/2003

• Fixed issue when power was turned off or app was exited while data was being edited
• Export to menu fix for situations where there were no memos on the device prior to export
• Page up/Page down implemented to allow movement between records while viewing them
• Memos longer than 4 lines can now be seen on the view record screen. Use the new arrows to show other lines.
• Desktop viewer for Windows added.

v6.0 - 3/10/2003

• Export, Import, and Send features
• Color enhancements to lists
• Usage statistics
• New Random Password Rules
• All New Documentation
• Fixed bug with master password creation

v5.4 - 1/21/2003

• Registration fixes
• Updated OS5 graphics

v5.3 - 11/12/2002

• Registration fixes
• Keep Alive now prevents an auto-off
• Icon color correction for transparency

v5.2 - 6/1/2002

• Keyboard support added
• Palm OS5 support added

v5.1 - 3/17/2002

• Now more secure.. older databases will be upgraded to the stronger encryption
• Added auto-recovery for corrupted databases.. if detected, the problem will be fixed automatically without user intervention
• Fixed a problem with the entry description list
• Fixed a problem exporting large memos
• Description fields are now auto-shifted

v5.0 - 8/6/2001

Added a "Lookup" field to the main password list (similar to the address book) to make it easier to scroll through the list quickly
Added the ability to export a category (or all categories) to Memo. Please note that this is not secure and is only offered as a way to allow you to make a paper backup of your password data. Be sure to delete the memo when you are finished (and do NOT archive the deleted record to your desktop).
Fixed the bug that sometimes reset the categories after a hard reset restoration.
Changed the sorting of the password data to be non-case sensitive.

v4.4 - Internal Release

Enhanced registration
Fixed the problem where notes couldn't be fully previewed if they contained a new line

v4.3 - 5/30/2001

Registration Method change
Website name change
Added the option to not clear the clipboard on exit from the application

v4.2 - 4/15/2001

Internal Release

v4.1 - 2/23/2001

• Cut and Paste are now implemented fully. It will clear the clipboard on exit for security reasons.
• Getting Started help is now available on the first screen
• The memo field now has a scroll bar.

v4.0 - 12/26/2000

A host of new enhancements in this version.

1. The edit screen has a new button. Labelled "R", it will generate a random sequence of characters. You can use it to create a random password.
2. The opening screen now has a check box that will allow you to temporarily conceal and reveal the password as you write it.
3. When choosing an entry from the password list, you are no taken directly to the modify screen. The intermediate view screen is back.
4. On this new view screen, there is a button labelled "Dupe" that will allow you to make a duplicate of that entry.
5. The view screen also has a checkbox at the top labelled "Keep Alive". Checking this will keep that screen from being automatically closed when the power is shut off.
6. A bug fix now shows the entry you were just viewing/editing when you return to the password list screen.

v3.1 - 11/17/2000

• Fixed bug that allowed deletion of a random record.

v3.0 - 5/28/2000

• Fixed a visual display bug
• Added color icon support and cleaned up the icons
• Added New and Quit buttons to the main password screen to facilitate adding entries and allowing another way to quit the program

v2.5 - 4/8/2000

• Registration model changed to be a commercial product

v2.1 - 4/7/2000

• Bug that caused garbage to occasionally show up in the title fields when adding an entry fixed.

v2.0 - 4/3/2000

• Clicking on an entry now takes you immediately to the edit screen. This was done because of the additional information you can now enter about your records.
• Customizable tags and note addtion. The first thing you will notice on the edit screen is that you can change the labels for User ID and Password. These are individualized for each record. We have also added a large Note field for each record.
• The ability to change the Master Password. You asked for it and now its here. You can change the Master Password from the menu on the Password List screen.
• The ability to obscure the Master Password entry field on the first screen. The Preferences menu choice from the Password list screen will let you turn on an option that obscure the Master Password entry field.
• Categories are now available for your Password List.

v1.1 - 3/6/2000

• Fixed bug with OS2.0 and Palm Pilots
• SafeInHand now restarts when clicking the applications icon on Palm Pilots (for security)
• SafeInHand now terminates on power off (for security)

v1.0 - 2/29/2000 - Initial Release

Drop suggestions/bug reports at brad@HandAble.com. Registered users will be invited to participate in future beta programs at HandAble.com for this and other products.

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