User's Manual Part 1

12 GETTING STARTED
System Requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software on Windows, your
computer system must meet the following requirements:
• Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4.0.
• IBM-compatible 486 computer or higher.
• 8 MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended (required
with Windows NT 4.0).
• 20 MB available hard disk space.
• VGA monitor or better (the Palm Quick Tour requires a 256
color video display).
• CD-ROM drive (you can also download the Palm Desktop
software from http://www.palm.com), or order 3.5-inch floppy
disks from ???.
• Mouse pointing device.
• One available serial port.
In addition, the following equipment is optional:
• Palm Modem .
• Windows-compatible printer.
Installing Palm Desktop Software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm
Desktop software so that you can transfer data from your
computer to your Smartphone.
After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop
software for information on how to use the software.