Palm m500 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
Page 4 Introduction to Your Handheld
System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software, your computer system
must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements: Windows
IBM-compatible Pentium-class computer
Windows 98/Me/2000 (Windows 95/NT operating systems
require a serial cradle, sold separately)
16 MB RAM (64 MB recommended with Windows 2000)
30 MB available hard disk space
VGA monitor or better (the Quick Tour requires 256-color video
display; for best results, use High Color:16 bit)
CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop
software from
http://www .palm.com)
Mouse
One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle sold separately)
Minimum requirements: Macintosh
Apple Macintosh or compatible with a Power PC processor
Mac OS 8.6 to 9 for USB support (OS 7.5.3 or later for serial
support)
One USB port or available serial port (serial cradle and adapters
sold separately)
25 MB available hard disk space
6 MB free RAM
Optional equipment
Modem (such as an add-on modem accessory)
Printer (compatible with your computer and its operating system)
Infrared communication device
Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards
(sold separately)
HotSync Cable, which enables you to perform HotSync operations
without your cradle (sold separately, available with either a USB or
serial connector)