If you want to add more programs to your Palm device and aren't sure where to begin, follow these steps to safely and easily download and install new programs to your Palm device.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Varies
Here's How:
- Download the software you want to install on your Palm device to your laptop or PC.
- Save the file in a designated folder for Palm applications so you can easily find it.
- If the file has been compressed - you need to decompress it before installing it to your Palm.
- Unzip the application to a specified folder on your laptop or PC.
- Begin transfer to your Palm by starting the Palm Desktop software program.
- A window will open that is called Install Tool.
- Click on Add and locate the files you want to install on your Palm and click on Open.
- Once the program name shows in the Install Tool window you can click on Done.
- Put the Palm in the cradle and press the Hot Sync button to begin the transfer and installation of the new applications.
Tips:
- Always scan new software with an anti virus program before installing to your Palm device.
- Before installing to your Palm, determine if the software can be run from removable storage devices to save space on your Palm's internal memory.
What You Need:
- Palm device.
- PC or laptop to download software to.