you can use any of the following methods to install applications and files with palm quick install:
1 drag and drop files onto the palm quick install icon on the windows desktop.
2 drag and drop files onto the palm quick install window.
3 use the commands or buttons in the palm quick install window.
4 right-click a file and send it to palm quick install.
the procedures that follow explain how to install applications and files using each of these methods.
to drag and drop applications or files onto the palm quick install icon:
1. copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
2. from my computer or windows explorer, select the file(s) or folder that you want to install.
3. drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the palm quick install icon on the windows desktop.
palm quick install displays a confirmation dialog box that shows whether the files will be installed on your handheld or on an expansion card, and you can choose the username to which the files will be installed.
4. click ok.
the selected files are placed in the handheld or expansion card file list, based on the file extension.
5. perform a hotsync operation to install the files. see “conducting hotsync operations” in chapter 15 for details.
files that remain in the list after you perform a hotsync operation were not installed. this can happen if your handheld is too full to install the file or if the file type was not recognized during the hotsync operation. if files are unrecognized, try launching the associated application from your handheld and then performing another hotsync operation. if the files still remain in the list, they are not associated with an application on your handheld and cannot be installed. expansion cards may also hold files that are not palm application files.
to drag and drop applications or files onto the palm quick install window:
1. copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
2. double-click the palm quick install icon on the windows desktop.
3. from my computer or windows explorer, select the file(s) or folder that you want to install.
4. drag and drop the file(s) or folder onto the handheld or expansion card file list.
if a no symbol appears when you attempt to drag a file onto a file list, that file is not supported on that destination.
the status bar shows the number of files selected and their total size. however because some file types are compressed during synchronization, they may actually require less space then the amount shown in the file size column or status bar.
5. perform a hotsync operation to install the files. see “conducting hotsync operations” in chapter 15 for details.
files that remain in the list after you perform a hotsync operation were not installed. this can happen if your handheld is too full to install the file or if the file type was not recognized during the hotsync operation. if files are unrecognized, try launching the associated application from your handheld and then performing another hotsync operation. if the files still remain in the list, they are not associated with an application on your handheld and cannot be installed. expansion cards may also hold files that are not palm application files.
to use the command buttons in the palm quick install window:
1. copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
2. double-click the palm quick install icon on the windows desktop.
3. in the user drop-down list, select the name that corresponds to your handheld.
4. click add.
tip to install a folder, open the file menu and select add folder.
5. select the application(s) or file(s) that you want to install.
if you do not see the application(s) or file(s) in the default folder, navigate to the folder that contains the application(s) or file(s) that you want to install.
6. click ok.
7. if you need to change the destination of the application you are installing, drag the files to move applications between the handheld and expansion card file list.
the status bar shows the number of files selected and their total size. however, because some file types are compressed during synchronization, they may actually require less space then the amount shown in the file size column or status bar.
8. perform a hotsync operation to install the selected application(s).
see “conducting hotsync operations” in chapter 15 for details.
files that remain in the list after you perform a hotsync operation were not installed. this can happen if your handheld is too full to install the file or if the file type was not recognized during the hotsync operation. if files are unrecognized, try launching the associated application from your handheld, and then perform another hotsync operation. if the files still remain in the list, they are not associated with a handheld application and cannot be installed. expansion cards may also hold files that are not palm application files.
to use the right-click menu to send the file to palm quick install:
1. copy or download the application(s) or file(s) you want to install onto your computer.
2. from my computer or windows explorer, right-click the file(s) or folder that you want to install.
3. select send to and then select palm quick install.
palm quick install displays a confirmation dialog box that shows whether the files will be installed on your handheld or on an expansion card.
4. click ok.
the selected files are placed in the handheld or expansion card file list, based on the file extension.
5. perform a hotsync operation to install the files. see “conducting hotsync operations” in chapter 15 for details.
any unrecognized files are not installed.