if you prefer to use another personal information manager (pim), such as microsoft outlook, you still need to install palm desktop software in order to add hotsync manager, the connection software, and other features of palm desktop software to your computer. the connection software, called a conduit, lets you synchronize the data between your organizer and your pim.

    if the installation program detects that you have microsoft outlook on your computer, the program lets you choose between installing palm desktop software or installing the conduit for outlook so that you can use that application as your pim.

    for information on the availability of conduit software for the pim you use, contact the vendor of your pim or visit the web site http://www.palm.com.