This README file contains important information about many of the components you will find in this Palm Extras folder. We strongly recommend reviewing this entire document before using this software.
With the exception of items 1 and 2 below, the software contained in the Palm Extras folder is UNSUPPORTED. Many components are still in beta testing and are *not* release-quality -- they are provided in case you find them useful.
CONTENTS:
1) Actual Software
2) Shana Corporation
3) Dataviz
4) Adobe Acrobat
5) Applescripts
6) Faster HotSync®
7) IrDA Files
8) USB Files
1) ACTUAL SOFTWARE (www.actualsoft.com)
Actual Software, makers of MultiMail and many other applications for the Palm Computing™ platform, are happy to provide you with a demo version of the first email conduit for Macintosh users. Their demo conduit will allow you to synchronize Palm™ Mail with Eudora Lite and/or Eudora Pro. Please see their Read Me file for more details.
2) SHANA CORPORATION (www.shana.com)
Shana Corporation, makers of Informed Manager, are happy to provide you with a solution for expense synchronization. Their product will allow you to synchronize Palm™ Expense with Informed Filler, electronic forms software for the Macintosh. Please see their Read Me for more details.
3) DATAVIZ (www.dataviz.com)
Dataviz, makers of Desktop to Go and many other fine products, are happy to provide you with a preview beta version of their upcoming Documents to Go product. Documents to Go will allow you to synchronize many "Office" type documents with your Palm Computing™ platform handheld, including: MS Word, MS Excel, ClarisWorks, AppleWorks, SimpleText and more. Please see their Read Me for more details.
4) ADOBE ACROBAT (www.adobe.com)
We've included a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader for your convenience. Please see their Read Me and License Agreement for more details.
5) APPLESCRIPTS (www.apple.com/applescript)
We've compiled a few handy AppleScripts that you may want to take a look at. Some of the scripts included:
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For more information, be sure to check Apple's website for the latest news on AppleScript.
6) FASTER HOTSYNC® SPEEDS
The files contained in this folder will enable your Palm Computing™ platform handheld to synchronize with your Macintosh at faster speeds - between 10 and 40% faster than current speeds. Install *only* the one PadHTAL.prc file that corresponds with your Palm™ connected organizer as labeled on the folders. After installing the appropriate file, you will need to perform a "soft reset". This is done by inserting a pin or paper clip into the "reset" hole on the back of your handheld for a moment. This operation will enable the new PadHTAL library file. If you find that your Palm™ connected organizer begins to exhibit strange behavior (i.e. fatal errors and crashes) after installing this file, delete it immediately. One final note: If you are synchronizing between a Macintosh and a Windows machine, it is not recommended that you install this file due to limitations in the Windows version of Palm Desktop.
7) IrDA
The files contained in this folder will enable you to perform Ir-HotSync® operations with a IrDA-equipped Macintosh, such as the Powerbook series and the first revision of the iMac. Before you can perform an IR-HotSync operation, you will need to complete the following steps:
First, remove the files from the Extensions folder that bear the same names to the files in "Install in your System Folder". Save these files in case you need to reinstall them later. Drag and drop the four files from "Install in your System Folder" into your Extensions folder and restart your Macintosh.
Next, you will need to install four .prc files onto your Palm Computing™ platform handheld. This can be done by dragging the four .prc files into the "Install" window of HotSync Manager and performing a HotSync® operation. You will need a cradle to complete this step. After installing the files on your Palm Computing™ platform handheld, perform a "soft-reset" by momentarily inserting a pin or paper clip into the "reset" hole on the back of your handheld.
Now that you have the necessary software installed, you will need to configure both sides. On the Macintosh, launch HotSync Manager and while viewing the HotSync Software Setup window, click on the Serial Port Settings tab. If you've installed the System Folder extensions properly, you should now see "Infrared Port" as a new option in the "Port" pulldown menu. Select this setting. On the Palm Computing™ platform handheld side, tap on the Prefs icon and select the "Serial/IR" menu pulldown. Tap on Serial via "Infrared". Now, return to the Applications and tap on the HotSync application.
Finally, point your handheld at the IrDA port on the Macintosh and tap "Local Sync" and presto! Please refer to the IrComm Read Me for more details.
8) USB
Apple has included its latest USB drivers and software for your convenience. After installing these drivers, you will still need a USB-to-serial adapter cable (sold separately) - the two leading vendors of USB-to-serial converters are currently Entrega (www.entrega.com) and Keyspan (www.keyspan.com).
