System Requirements; Upgrade Information - Handspring Treo 90 User Manual

System requirements

To install and operate Palm Desktop software and the HotSync Manager synchronization
software, your computer system must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with USB port,
(for USB HotSync
--or--
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0
with serial port (for serial HotSync cable)
32 MB RAM (memory)
25 MB available hard disk space
VGA monitor or better
CD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from www.handspring.com)
Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher (recommended)

Upgrade information

If you already own a Palm OS handheld, Handspring recommends that you install the version of
Palm Desktop software that comes with your Treo handheld into the same folder as your current
Palm Desktop software. When you install the new version in the same folder as the previous
version, all your data is preserved. If you use another personal information manager (PIM), you still
need to install Palm Desktop software in order to update the HotSync Manager on your computer.
You perform HotSync operations in exactly the same way, so you can quickly synchronize your
old data with your new handheld.
Note: If you used password protection on your old handheld, you must upgrade to the most
current desktop. The method of storing passwords has changed with the latest release
of the desktop. Therefore, your password-protected information will not be synchronized
if you don't upgrade.
To upgrade:
1. Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop software. This ensures that the
latest information from your handheld is on your desktop computer.
2. (Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that stores Palm Desktop
software (this is usually the Handspring or Palm folder), copy (
folder, and store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.
3. Follow the installation instructions that begin on page 24. Be sure to install the new software
in the same folder as the old software.
4. Connect your new handheld to the HotSync cable and press the HotSync button on the cable.
If the Select User dialog box appears, select your user name.
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Introduction to Your Treo™ 90 Handheld