Page 4 Introduction to Your HandheldSystem requirementsTo install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer systemmust meet the following requirements:Minimum requirements: Windowsn IBM-compatible Pentium-class computern Windows 98/Me/2000 (Windows 95/NT operating systemsrequire a serial cradle/cable, sold separately)n 16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)n 30 MB available hard disk spacen VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color videodisplay; for best results, use High Color:16 bit)n CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktopsoftware from http://www.palm.com)n Mousen One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable soldseparately)Minimum requirements: Macintoshn Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processorn Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9n One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle/cable andadapters sold separately)n 25 MB available hard disk spacen 6 MB free RAMOptional equipmentn Modem (such as an add-on modem accessory)n Printer (compatible with your computer and its operating system)n Infrared communication devicen MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) expansion cards(sold separately)n HotSync cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operationswithout your cradle (sold separately, available with either a USB orserial connector)
