Primer for Palm OS Installation Instructions

Please read all release notes and installation instructions prior to installing Primer. By installing Primer, you agree to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement.

PalmOSPrimer.exe is the Primer installation program. This file is included in the zipped file package PrimerPOS1.3zip.exe, which also contains: Primer for Palm OS V1.3 Release Notes, three sample files, and the End User License Agreement.

PalmOSPrimer.exe contains both the Primer for Palm OS desktop and device modules. The device module is approximately 29K in size.

Installing Primer to your desktop PC and Palm OS device.

  1. Ensure that the Palm Desktop software is installed on your desktop computer. Visit: http://www.palm.com/support/downloads/dt301p7.html to obtain the latest version.
  2. Connect your device cradle to your desktop computer and place your device in the cradle.
  3. Ensure that you have unzipped the PrimerPOS1.3zip.exe file.
  4. Run the Primer for Palm OS executable (PalmOSPrimer.exe).
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click next four times to accept all defaults.
  6. The Primer for Palm OS desktop module will install on your desktop computer.
  7. The 'Install Tool' dialog box will automatically display. The file 'primer.prc' will be listed as ready to install to the device.
  8. Press the HotSync button on the cradle. The Primer device module will be installed.
  9. Open the Primer desktop module (Start>Programs>Primer for Palm OS). Click the 'Register' Button.
  10. Enter the registration name and number provided in your confirmation email.