28 :: Setting up your computerSetting up your computerSynchronization lets you enter information on your computer (using Palm® Desktopsoftware or Microsoft Outlook for Windows) and then efficiently transfer that info toyour Treo 650 smartphone. At the same time, changes you make on your smartphoneare transferred to Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all yourcontacts on your smartphone, synchronization is a great way to back up your info.Before you can synchronize, you need to install the desktop synchronizationsoftware on your computer. Even if you already own a Palm Powered ™ device andhave installed a previous version, you must install the software that came with yourTreo smartphone on the palmOne Software Installation CD.System requirementsYour computer should meet the following minimum system profiles for Windows orMac computers.Windows 2000 or XP (or later)• 32MB of available memory (RAM)• 170MB of free hard disk space• CD drive• Available USB port• USB sync cable (included with your Treo 650 smartphone)Mac OS 10.2 or later• 128MB of total memory (RAM)• 190MB of free hard disk space• CD drive• USB port• USB sync cable (included with your Treo 650 smartphone)IMPORTANT: If you’reupgrading from anotherPalm Powered device,follow the steps in“Upgrading from anotherPalm Powered™ device” onpage 156 before you set upyour computer for yournew Treo smartphone.If you want to synchronizeyour information withanother desktop softwareprogram, contact thesoftware developer toobtain a conduit if oneis available.OutkastUG.book Page 28 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:25 PM
