Palm VII - Manual (Page 12)

Page 4 Introduction to Your Palm VII™ Organizer
connected by wireless Internet messaging anytime, anywhere within
the coverage area of the wireless communication service.
To make sure you don’t lose any important information, you can
synchronize your data with Palm Desktop software on your computer
so you always have a backup copy. You can set different levels of
security for your organizer so unauthorized eyes cannot view your
data.
When you are out of the office, track your expenses for your expense
reports; then transfer the data to your computer to print it out. You can
write, edit, and view your e-mail, and then synchronize your e-mail
with your desktop E-Mail application when you return to your office.
System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements
■ Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0
■ IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher
■ 8 MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended (required
with Windows NT 4.0)
■ 20 MB available hard disk space
■ VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires a 256 color video
display)
■ CD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software
from http://www.palm.net, or order 3.5" diskettes from 3Com)
■ Mouse
■ One available serial port
See “Activating the Palm.Net wireless communication service” later
in this chapter for information on what is required to activate the
service.
Optional equipment
■ Palm Modem ® accessory
■ Windows-compatible printer
Macintosh compatibility
You can connect your Palm VII organizer to your Macintosh using
Palm™ MacPac version 2 or higher (sold separately). For more