Acer s50 Installing PC utilities, Selecting files when using the PC utilities, Using Palm Desktop

5 Working with your PC utilities Installing PC utilities

5 Working with your PC utilities

Your handheld includes PC utilities designed to complement the functions of your handheld applications.

•Palm Desktop software *

•IntelliSync Lite *

•Voice Converter - the use of this application is only useful for users of the Acer s60 handheld since they’re the ones who can access Recorder .pdb files from their handheld.

•WalkReader Converter

•PhotoWiz Converter

*For more information on using these utilities, refer to each utility’s online Help.

This chapter explains how to use your handheld’s PC utilities.

Installing PC utilities

You will first need to install the PC utilities into your computer before you can use them. The installation program are located on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Installation CD. For instructions, refer to the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide.

Selecting files when using the PC utilities

To select files in the source file list of any of the converter applications discussed here, do any of the following:

•Left-click. Selects a single file in the source file list.

•Click and drag or Shift + Left-click. Selects sequential files in the source file list.

•Ctrl + Left-click. Selects non-sequential files in the source file list.

•Left-click on an empty area. Deselects all selected file(s).

Also, the toolbar icons on the application main screen perform the same function as their corresponding commands on the menu bar and on the pop-up menu that appears when you right-click a source file.

Using Palm Desktop

The main function of the Palm Desktop software is to perform data sychronisation so that information in your handheld and your computer remains in sync with each other.

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