How to Sync a Palm Z22 to Outlook

One of the most important features of the Palm Pilot Z22 is that it can synchronize with Microsoft Outlook. Early PDAs had a lot of difficulty synchronizing with common productivity suites, and many even included custom ones for use on the computer. However, this led to a number of problems integrating PDAs into existing business workflows. Thankfully, newer PDAs such as the Z22 make synchronizing with existing products--especially Outlook--a breeze.

Things You'll Need

• Palm Pilot Z22 USB adapter
• Palm Pilot Z22 software installation media
• Windows computer with Microsoft Outlook

Instructions

1. Insert the Palm Pilot Z22 software install media into your computer. The installer should load automatically; if it does not, open "My Computer", right-click on the CD drive, and click "Autorun". Proceed through the installation wizard.

2. Plug your Palm Pilot Z22 into your computer using the USB adapter. The Palm Pilot software should recognize it automatically.

3. Open the Hotsync application on your Palm Pilot Z22. Its icon is a circle made of two arrows--one red and one blue. This will begin the synchronization process.

4. Wait for the Hotsync application to display a done message. You can now unplug your Z22 or leave it plugged in to charge.

Tips & Warnings

• Until you get used to synchronization, always back up or write down important information before syncing, since changes from the Palm Pilot can overwrite changes in Outlook, and vice versa.

References

• Palm: Hotsync Troubleshooting