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Setting up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld
Step 2: Installing the Palm™ Desktop for
CLIÉ software on your computer
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software in the supplied CD-ROM is required
to be installed on your computer. The software is used for data transfer between
your CLIÉ handheld and computer, or handling data such as Address Book on
your computer.
b For details on the system required on a computer, refer to “System required on a
computer” on page 96.
Notes
• Do not connect the cradle to a USB connector of your computer before
installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software. The installation of the
software might not be performed correctly.
• Do not simply copy the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software files to your computer’s
hard disk. You must use the installer and follow the procedures described in this
section to install the software.
• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log on with a User Name in
the Administrators group before installing the software.
• If you are already using a Sony CLIÉ Handheld, follow the procedures described in
this section to upgrade to the new version of Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software. Do
not uninstalling the old version manually.
* If you use PEG-N710C or PEG-S300, refer to the official Sony CLIÉ Website.
(Refer to the back cover of this manual for the URL.)
bFor details, refer to “Using data with another Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in
“Handbook.”
1
Exit all applications running on Windows
®
.
You should quit all applications that automatically run at startup, such as
fax communication software, anti-virus tools, screensavers, and the
Microsoft
®
Office Shortcut Bar.
2
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
The installation launcher window is displayed.
3
Click Install Palm Desktop for CLIÉ.
The setup program starts and the Welcome screen is displayed.
4
Click Next.
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software installation begins.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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