
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop software, please do the following before installing:
■If you are installing from diskettes (rather than the
■Do not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to your computer’s hard disk. You must use the installer to place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.
To install Palm Desktop software:
1.Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup such as Microsoft Office, and disable any
2.Insert the Palm Desktop software
3.When the menu screen appears, click the Install Organizer Software for Your PC button to begin the installation procedure.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using your handheld with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only)
The software that comes with your Visor handheld includes everything you need to synchronize your handheld with Microsoft Outlook. If you already have Microsoft Outlook installed on your computer, the installation program prompts you to choose the Microsoft Outlook synchronization option.
Using your handheld with another PIM
If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Lotus Notes, you can use it if
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