Palm Zire, Handbook

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Importing data
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To import data from a Windows computer:
1.
Open Palm Desktop software.
2.
Click the application into which you want to import data.
3.
If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the
following:
– Select All in the Category box.
– Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in
the application. If the categories do not exist, create them now; otherwise, the
records are imported into the Unfiled category.
4.
From the File menu, select Import.
5.
Select the file you want to import.
6.
Click Open.
NOTE
If you are importing a vCal or vCard file, skip to step 10. You do not have
to specify which fields correspond to the imported data.
7.
To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left-hand
column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the right.
8.
If you do not want to import a field, deselect the check box for that field.
9.
Click OK.
The imported data is highlighted in the application.
10.
To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting
data.
Importing data from a Mac
Palm Desktop software can import data from any of the following applications
when you export the data in the appropriate file format:
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Address Book Plus (text file)
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Claris Organizer (Palm Desktop software can open these files directly)
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ClarisWorks (save under new name as ASCII text file)
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DateBook Pro (text file)
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DayMaker (text file)
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Dynodex (text file)
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FileMaker Pro (tab separated text file)
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Meeting Maker (text file)