Chapter 1 Page 12Installing Palm Desktop softwareThe following instructions guide you through installing PalmDesktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in PalmDesktop software, the Quick Tour in Palm Desktop software (forWindows users), and the Palm Desktop Software for the Macintosh User’sGuide on the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM.To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktopsoftware, please print these instructions and do the following beforeinstalling:n Turn off your computer and connect the HotSync cradle/cable toit.n Do not simply copy the Palm Desktop software files to yourcomputer’s hard disk. You must use the installation software toplace the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.Important: If you are upgrading from another Palm OS handheld,follow the instructions in Appendix C, “UpgradeInformation” 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 atstartup such as Microsoft Office, and disable any virus-scanningsoftware.3. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the computer’sCD-ROM drive.4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.During installation you may be asked to connect your handheld tothe HotSync cradle/cable.
