Palm Desktop organizer software
Palm Desktop software extends many of the functions of your handheld to your computer and serves to back up your data. Viewing and editing your data using Palm Desktop software is optional. However, when you use it with your handheld and the
It is a good idea to back up your data in case something happens to the data on your handheld. Changes you make on your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
With Palm Desktop software, you can do
the following:
■Work with your handheld applications on your computer. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, and Memo Pad applications on your handheld, so you can view, enter, and modify any data stored on your handheld. (You cannot modify Note Pad data in Palm Desktop software.)
■Back up the data stored on your handheld with HotSync technology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktop software. Synchronization is a
■Import and export data so you can easily transfer data from other desktop applications into Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. See “Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
■Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad information on any printer.
Connecting the HotSync cradle/cable
The HotSync cradle/cable that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your handheld with the Palm Desktop software using HotSync technology.
Important: If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld, follow the instructions in Appendix C, “Upgrade Information” before completing these steps.
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