1 Getting startedSystem requirements11 Getting startedWith your Acer s10, you’ll be able to successfully manage meetings and appointments,remember people’s names and personal details, and keep track of all the items onyour To Do List, both at work and at home. You could also use it as a handy audiorecorder, a three-in-one clock and an .mp3 player (talk about versatility!).This chapter discusses your Acer s10’s basic functions, the physical and soft buttons,how to use HotSync ® technology to synchronize (exchange and update) yourhandheld and Palm TM Desktop software. Once you familiarize yourself with thesetopics, you’ll easily be able to do the following:• Enter all your schedule details in the Date Book and view them by the day,week, or month, and even set an alarm to remind you of an important event• Keep all your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details inthe Address Book, so you can find them as soon as you need them• Add your tasks to the To Do List, prioritize them so you don’t overlook them,and assign them a due date• Ensure that you don’t lose any of this important information simply bysynchronizing your data with the Palm Desktop software on your computer tocreate a backup copySystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software on Windows, your computer systemmust meet the following requirements:• IBM-compatible Pentium-class computer• Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 2000For Windows 95 or Windows NT, a Serial sync cable is required, soldseparately.• 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended))• 30 MB available hard disk space• Monitor displaying VGA resolution or better• CD-ROM drive• Mouse• One available USB or serial port
