Importing Data; Importing Data From A Windows Computer - Palm m100 Series Handbook

Importing data

If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and
databases, or if you want to import data from another handheld, you can transfer
the data to your handheld without having to key it in manually. Save the data in
one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and then
perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld.

Importing data from a Windows computer

Palm Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:
Comma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only
Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only
CSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only
vCal (.vcs): Date Book only
vCard (.vcf): Address Book only
Date Book archive (.dba)
Address Book archive (.aba)
To Do List archive (.tda)
Memo Pad archive (.mpa)
Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file
formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS
to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
To import data from a Windows computer:
Open Palm Desktop software.
1.
Click the application into which you want to import data.
2.
If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the
3.
following:
Select All in the Category box.
Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the
application. If the categories do not exist, create them now; otherwise, the
records are imported into the Unfiled category.
From the File menu, choose Import.
4.
Select the file you want to import.
5.
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