How to Upgrade to Tungsten E From a Previous Palm Device

When upgrading to a new Palm device, you will want to back up your current device first. Then you can install your new device, transfer your PIM data and reinstall any of your third-party applications. If you are missing the installation disk for your new device, you may order one from Palm (see Resources). You may also install from their Web manger, however, this option does not include desktop features like Outlook.

Back Up Your Current Device

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  Perform a "Hotsync." Plug the cable that came with your current Palm into your device and attach it to your computer. Make sure your Palm device is turned on.

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  Go to the "Start" button on your computer. Select "All programs," then select "Palm or Handspring," then select "Hotsync manager."

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  Follow the on-screen instruction to perform a "Hotsync," which will backup your current Palm device.

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  Go to "My Computer" and enter the folder named "Program files." Locate your Palm folder. Select your current device's "User Name" folder. Write down the user name on a piece of paper.

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  In the "User Name" folder, locate the folder named "Backup." Right-click this folder and select "Rename." Rename the folder. What you rename it is up to you.

Upgrade to Your Tungsten E

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  Return to your computer desktop screen. Put in the compact disc that came with your new Palm Tungsten E Device. Connect your Tungsten E to your computer with the cable that came with it. It will usually be a USB cable. One end will plug into your Palm device and the other end will plug into a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the contents of the CD.

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  Type in the user name that you wrote down from the "User Name" folder, if you are asked for a user name. Installing the same user name to your new Tungsten E will transfer all of your PIM data, also known as "personal information management" data. This is the data that is associated with your calendar, contacts and other organizational applications.

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  Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the "Hotsync" that is required during the installation process.

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  Return to the old backup folder that you previously renamed. Enter that folder to reinstall any third-party applications. Pick one application. Double-click the icon, confirm that you wish to install, and then perform a "Hotsync." You will need to repeat this for each application since you can only install them individually.