to ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of palm desktop software, please print these instructions and do the following before installing:
■ turn off your computer and connect the hotsync cradle/cable to it.
■ do not simply copy the palm desktop software files to your computer's hard disk. you must use the installation software to place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.
if you are upgrading from another palm os handheld, follow the instructions in appendix c, "upgrade information" before completing these steps.
to install palm desktop software on a windows computer:
1. turn on your computer.
2. exit any open programs, including those that run automatically at startup such as microsoft office, and disable any virus-scanning software.
3. insert the palm desktop software cd-rom into the computer's cd-rom drive.
4. follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. during installation you may be asked to connect your handheld to the hotsync cradle/cable.
5. follow the onscreen instructions to take the quick tour so you can learn about how to use palm desktop software.
to install palm desktop software on a macintosh:
1. turn on your macintosh.
2. insert the palm desktop software cd-rom into your macintosh's cd-rom drive.
3. double-click the palm desktop cd icon.
4. double-click the installer icon to begin the installation procedure.
5. follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.