Handspring Handheld Desktop Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Page 23
To connect the cradle:
1. Plug the cable from the Visor handheld cradle into the USB port or
serial port on your computer.
Note: If you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port or
serial port on your computer, refer to the manual supplied
with the computer.
Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm
Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm
Desktop software for information about how to use the software.
Note: You must install the software that comes with your Visor
handheld even if you already installed Palm Desktop software
for a previous Palm organizer.
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop
software, please 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, and
disable any virus-scanning software.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon on the desktop.
4. Double-click the Installer icon to begin the installation process.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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