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Upgrade information
If you already own a handheld that is compatible with the Palm
Computing® platform, Handspring recommends that you install the
version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your Visor
handheld into the same fold er as your c urrent Palm Desktop so ftware.
When you install the new version in the same folder as the previous
version, all your data is preserved. If you use another personal
information manager (PIM), you still need to in stall Palm Desktop
software in order to update the HotSync Manager on your computer.
You perform HotSync operations in exactly the same way, so you can
quickly synchronize your old data with your new handheld.
To upgrade:
1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop
software. This ensures that the latest information from your
handheld is on your desktop computer.
2. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that
stores Palm Desktop software, copy your username folder, and
store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.
3. Follow the installation instructions in “Installi ng Palm Desktop
software” later in this chapter. Be sure to install the new software
in the same folder as the old software.
4. To prepare for the first HotSync operation that synchronizes your
new handheld with your new Palm Desktop software, go to the
HotSync Manager and choose Custom.
Note: Be sure your username appears in the box at the top of the
Custom dialog box. If not, select your username.
5. For all conduits, click Change and select the option Desktop
overwrites handheld. Then click Done. See “Customizing HotSync
application settings” in Chapter 6 for more information.
6. Place your new handheld in the cradle and press the HotSync
button. If the Select User dialog box appears, select your username.
7. Compare the applications on your old and new handhelds.
8. Beam any third party applications that did not transfer from your
old handheld to your Visor handheld, or install them from the
original files.