Chapter 2
Setting Up a Phone Connection
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Updating phone drivers on your handheld
If your Software Essentials CD-ROM includes Phone Link Updater, you can
use this application to update phone drivers and settings. Updated phone drivers
and settings are also available from the Palm website.
The instructions in this section assume that you have already installed the
Palm Desktop software that came with your handheld and have performed
at least one HotSync operation. You will need Internet access to download the
phone driver files.
To update phone drivers and settings from the Phone Link Updater application (Windows computer only):
1.
Establish an Internet connection with your computer.
2.
Insert the Software Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3.
From the categories listed on the left side of the Install screen, click the
Communications tab, and then click Phone Link Updater.
4.
Click Install Now and follow the onscreen instructions to download the latest
phone driver files.
NOTE
The onscreen instructions include performing a HotSync operation.
When prompted, perform this operation to transfer the phone driver files to
your handheld.
To update phone drivers and settings from the Palm website (Mac computer):
1.
Download the correct files for your phone. In the United States, go to
www.palm.com/support/downloads/phonelink.html
. In other countries, go to
www.palm.com/xx/mobile/drivers
and replace xx with your country code.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the phone driver files.
3.
Connect your handheld to the cradle/cable and press the HotSync button
™.
4.
If prompted, reset your handheld.
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