Garmin iQue 3600a - Manual (Page 26)

Introduction: Palm™ Desktop Software
1.16 Chapter 1 Introduction
Palm™ Desktop Software
Palm Desktop software includes the same main applications as your iQue handheld: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo
Pad and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use HotSync ® technology to back up and exchange data between your handheld and
your computer.
It is a good idea to back up your data frequently in case something happens to the data on your iQue handheld. Changes you make
on your iQue handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
Using the Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
• Work with your iQue handheld applications on your computer. Palm Desktop software duplicates the Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications so that you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your handheld.
• Back up the data stored on your handheld with HotSync technology and synchronize the data on your Palm Desktop
software. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-date. See “Exchanging and
Updating Data using HotSync Operations” in Chapter 9 for more information.
• Import and export data so that you can easily transfer data from other applications on your personal computer into
applications in your handheld. See “Importing Data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
• Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad information on any printer.
Connecting the Cradle
The cradle that comes with your iQue handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your iQue handheld with the Palm™
Desktop software using HotSync ® technology.
To connect your cradle on a PC-compatible computer:
Plug the cable from the iQue handheld cradle into a USB port on your computer.
NOTE: Your iQue handheld requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If
you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port on your computer, refer to the manual supplied with the computer.
Installing Palm Desktop Software
For specific instructions on installing Palm Desktop software, please refer to the Setup Guide, included with the Setup CD. You will
need this CD to install the software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software for information on how to
use the Palm Desktop software.
Using Your Handheld with Another Personal Information Manager
If you prefer to use another Personal Information Manager (PIM), such as Microsoft ® Outlook, be sure to install the correct
connection software, called a conduuit. Keep in mind, though, that you must install Palm Desktop software to set up your handheld.