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 folder as your current Palm Desktop software. 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 install 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 “Installing 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.
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