Palm 700w User Manual - Page 23

Setting up your computer CHAPTER 1 Setting up your computer You can enter or change information on your smartphone or in Microsoft Office Outlook on your computer, and then synchronize to automatically update the info in both places-no need to enter the info twice. We strongly recommend that you synchronize your smartphone and your computer frequently to keep your information up-to-date (and backed up) in both locations. Before you can synchronize, you need to install the desktop synchronization software and connect the sync cable on your computer. Even if you already installed a previous version of the ActiveSync® software, you must install the software that came with your smartphone on the Getting Started CD. System requirements Your computer should meet the following minimum system requirements: • Windows 2000 or XP (later versions may also be supported) • 32MB of available memory (RAM) • 170MB of free hard disk space • CD drive • Available USB port • USB sync cable (included with your Palm Treo 700w smartphone) Tip You can also synchronize your smartphone with a Microsoft Exchange Server using Microsoft Office Outlook. See "Setting up an Exchange Server email account" on page 88. Tip If you want to synchronize with a personal information manager (PIM) other than Microsoft Office Outlook, you must install a third-party solution. Contact the PIM's author or vendor to learn if software is available for your Treo 700w smartphone. Using Your Treo 700w Smartphone 15