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ection
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SECTION 6 • MARATHON – DVR2000E SOFTWARE
FOR THE PALM OS
®
PLATFORM
INTRODUCTION
Marathon’s software for the Palm OS® platform provides a portable communication link between the DVR2000E
and the user. The software enables the use of a Palm OS® handheld or personal digital assistant (PDA) to view
and change DVR2000E settings and create a settings le that can be uploaded to DVR2000E units.
INSTALLATION
Marathon’s software for the Palm OS® platform has the following minimum recommended installation and
operating requirements.
• IBM-compatible personal computer (PC)
- 486DX2 or faster microprocessor
- Microsoft Windows® 95, 98, ME or NT 4.0 operating system
- CD-ROM drive
- One available serial port
- Palm
TM
Desktop software, version 3.0.1 or later
• Palm OS® handheld
- Palm OS® version 3.3 or later
• HotSync® cable or cradle
Installing The Software
Marathon’s software for the Palm OS® platform is comprised of a series of les that run as a single application
on the handheld. A setup utility automatically loads the les into the Palm Desktop application Install Tool on the
PC. The software is installed on the handheld during the next HotSync® operation.
Use the following procedure to install the software on the handheld.
NOTE
The Palm
TM
Desktop software supplied with the handheld must be installed on the PC
before the software’s setup utility is run.
The handheld must have a unique user identication in order for the installation of the
software to be successful. This is accomplished by performing a HotSync® operation
before installing the software.
1. Insert the software installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
2. When the DVR2000E Setup and Documentation CD menu appears, click the Install button for the Palm OS®
Program. The setup utility starts and displays the Welcome Screen of Figure 6-1. Click the Next> button to
view the Select Destination Directory Screen (Figure 6-2).
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