Your handheld is loaded with stuff, but thousands of third-party applications can make it even more powerful. These applications can do everything from helping you stay in shape to improving your productivity. Many are free to try before you buy. New apps pop up every day Palm OS has some 50,000 registered developers. About 20,000 applications are currently available for Palm OS handhelds. |
Troubleshooting Some third-party applications can slow performance, freeze your handheld, or cause synchronizing problems if they're not compatible with your Tungsten E handheld. If your handheld freezes, delete your third-party applications. Reinstall and test them one at a time until you find the culprit. Remember to delete them from the backup files on your computer, too. |
Application types Commercial Buy commercial apps at www.palmOne.com/software, other retail stores, or other sites. They tend to perform important functions and have more powerful features. Shareware Shareware apps typically do smaller things. They usually offer trial runs that eventually make you pay. Freeware You can download thousands of programs for free, from productivity tools to games. Some might crash your handheld, so read user comments before you install. |
Visit Software Connection At www.palmOne.com/software, you'll find thousands of applications divided into easy-to-use categories such as business and professional, games, personal productivity, and travel. Click a section to get a list of software. Here, the Travel Software section is divided so you can check out a featured product, click the best-sellers, explore new titles, or browse for software in a variety of categories. Click an application to get more detail about it. Find user ratings, how many others have downloaded it, and similar apps that might better suit your needs. Look for Software Connection's top 10 downloads and monthly picks to find popular and effective apps. |
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