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Palm Tungsten T5 Update

Tungsten™ T5 Update v1.1



What is the Tungsten T5 Update v1.1?

The Tungsten T5 Update 1.1 adds enhancements that provide increased stability and reliability, as well as improved memory management on your handheld.

New in version 1.1:

  • Resolves problems caused when synchronising large databases and files
  • Fixes problems in the Calendar relating to Birthdays or recurring notes
  • Fixes an issue with the Find feature and Calculator application
  • Provides non-volatile file system improvements

Also included from version 1.0 (released October 2004):

  • Fixes a problem in the Calendar that can cause a crash when the default view is changed from Agenda to Month View
  • Fixes an issue in Contacts when using the Menu drop down list for new entries
  • Adjusts the Palm OS® soft keyboard to prevent system instability in certain situations



Do I need the Tungsten T5 Update?

Your Tungsten T5 handheld may already include these enhancements. To find out:

  1. On your handheld, launch the Memos application.
  2. Create a new Memo.
  3. Write the Graffiti Short Cut stroke , then full stop, then the number 9 :
    .
  4. A date will appear.
    • If the date is before Fri 06/03/2005 0, you do need the Tungsten T5 Update.
    • If the date is Fri 06/03/2005 0 or after, you do not need the Tungsten T5 Update.



What to expect

The Tungsten Update v1.1 will change the permanent (ROM) software in your Tungsten T5. Please set aside 20 minutes to complete the process.

Here is what happens during the upgrade:

  1. Your handheld’s username is identified
  2. Your personal data is backed up on your PC or Macintosh
  3. The updater is installed on your handheld
  4. The ROM updater runs automatically on your handheld
  5. All your personal data and applications are erased from the handheld
  6. The ROM software is upgraded
  7. A second HotSync® operation restores the personal data and applications that were backed up earlier



System Requirements
  • Tungsten T5 handheld
  • Windows® 2000/XP or Macintosh OS® 10.2.6 to 10.3.x
  • HotSync® Manager 6.0.1 or greater (Windows), or 3.2.1 (Mac). This is part of the Palm™ Desktop installation included on your Tungsten T5 CD-ROM.
  • Tungsten T5 battery fully charged.
  • At least 16.7MB/16,700KB free memory on your Tungsten T5 handheld (how to tell how much free memory you have). The free memory accommodates the update software on your device; the software will be removed from your device (and the memory freed) when the update is complete.
  • Must be installing the update on a computer with which the Tungsten T5 handheld is synchronised (i.e. a user folder for the handheld exists on the computer).
  • Must synchronise with your current username. You may have several usernames stored on your desktop computer. Make sure you synchronise with the username on your Tungsten T5 handheld, or you will appear to lose data.

Caution: Performing this update will erase all data on your Tungsten T5 handheld and revert it to a factory state (both Program Memory and Internal Drive). Follow the directions below to back up the information in your handheld's Program Memory and Internal Drive. After the update is complete, you will restore your data to your handheld from these backups.

Some third-party applications change the way your handheld backs up data. Other third-party applications do not back up data. If you have third-party software on your device, please contact the developer to learn what components are backed up during a HotSync operation, and if HotSync conduits are altered. Any data not backed up will be lost.

Before downloading and using the software you have requested, please read the following. Using the software indicates that you agree to the terms set forth below.
If you do not agree, please click the "Back" button on your web browser to return to the previous page.


Download the Palm Tungsten T5 Update 1.1
Tungsten_T5_1.1_Updater.zip (15.1 MB ZIP file)
Tungsten_T5_1.1_Update.sit (13.6 MB SIT file)


Ready to update?
  • Click here if you have 16.7MB free memory on your handheld
  • Click here if you could not free up 16.7MB of memory (alternate instructions)
Quick tip: If you do not have 16.7MB free space on your handheld, do not follow these instructions. Find out how much free memory you have. If you are not able to free up 16.7MB, follow these instructions instead.



Installation: Windows

Before Installing

  1. Find your device's username.
  2. Important: Because the contents of the Internal Drive are not backed up during HotSync, you will need to do this manually. To find out how to proceed, click here.
  3. During the installation process, make sure your Tungsten T5's battery is fully charged and that your device is connected to both a power supply and your computer.
  4. Make sure you have at least 16.7MB/16,700KB free memory on your device (how).
  5. Change all conduits to 'Synchronise the files' (how). This ensures a current backup of data normally backed up during a HotSync operation. Perform a HotSync operation.
  6. Unzip the file you just downloaded, and double-click the file you have just unzipped Tungsten T5 1.1 Updater.exe.
  7. Follow all instructions in the installation wizard that will appear. This includes a HotSync operation that will back up your personal information and transfer the Tungsten T5 Update to your handheld.
  8. To restore the contents of your Internal Drive: on your PC, open the File Transfer application. In File Transfer, click "Copy Folder from PC." Browse the files that were saved from the handheld, and click Open. Then click Refresh. On your handheld, launch the Files application to ensure the files have been restored successfully.



Installation: Macintosh

Before Installing

  1. Find your device's username.
  2. Important: Because the contents of the Internal Drive are not backed up during HotSync, you will need to do this manually. To find out how to proceed, click here.
  3. During the installation process, make sure your Tungsten T5's battery is fully charged and that your device is connected to both a power supply and your computer.
  4. Make sure you have at least 16.7MB/16,700KB free memory on your device (how).
  5. Change all conduits to 'Synchronise the files' (how). This ensures a current backup of data normally backed up during a HotSync operation. Perform a HotSync operation.
  6. Your web browser should automatically expand the file you downloaded into a folder named "Tungsten T5 Update" which contains the Tungsten T5 1.1 Update.prc file. If your web browser does not expand the file automatically, you will need to use an expansion utility such as Allume StuffIt Expander to decompress the file. Note the folder location in which the decompressed file is saved.
  7. Prepare your device and your computer:
    1. Connect the USB HotSync cable to the USB port on the back of your Macintosh, and then insert the other end into your Tungsten T5.
    2. Connect the AC charger cable to the USB HotSync cable, and then plug it into a power outlet. You can use Drive Mode without plugging your device into a power outlet, but we recommend that you keep it plugged in to avoid losing information.
  8. Turn on Drive Mode:
    1. Tap Home .
    2. Tap Drive Mode.
    3. Select Turn Drive Mode On.
  9. Locate the Tungsten T5 on your Macintosh:
    •  Open Finder.
  10. Look for the icon named INTERNAL, representing your device in the list of available drives on the computer.
  11. Copy "Tungsten T5 1.1 Update.prc" to the Applications folder
  12. To avoid losing any information that was transferred, make sure that you follow these steps to disconnect from Drive Mode before you unplug your device from your computer.
    1. Select the Eject command from the File menu or drag the drive icon to the Eject icon on the Dock. If a confirmation message appears, click OK.
    1. Select Turn Drive Mode Off on your device screen, and then select Turn Off.
  13. Tap Home .
  14. Select INTERNAL from the dropdown list in the top right hand corner of the screen.
  15. You will see an application called T5 1.1. Tap on it to launch it.
  16. A 'Please wait' message will appear. It will take 3 to 5 minutes for the files on the Internal Drive to transfer to Program Memory. The software will then auto-launch, and the update will start. Do not disconnect the charging cable during the update process.
  17. To restore the contents of your Internal Drive: disconnect your handheld from your Macintosh. On your handheld, launch Drive Mode, then reconnect your handheld to your Macintosh. On your Macintosh, navigate to the folder where you backed up your Internal Drive. Drag the files to your Internal Drive.

Alternate instructions.
What is special about this alternate method? The Tungsten T5 Update v1.1 requires at least 16.7MB of free memory on your handheld in order to be installed. If your handheld is nearly full, you may not be able to delete enough applications and data to make room for the updater. Instead, we will show you how to back up your handheld, erase everything in memory, install the updater under a new username, and restore your data under the old username.



Installation: Windows

Create A New, Blank User Profile

  1. Perform a HotSync operation to back up your data. Make sure your conduits are set to "Synchronize the files" (how) and then perform a HotSync operation.
  2. Important: Because the contents of the Internal Drive are not backed up during HotSync, you will need to do this manually. To find out how to proceed, click here.
  3. Next, you will be performing a hard reset. To find out how to perform a hard reset please click here.
  4. Perform a HotSync operation with your desktop computer. Important: You will be asked to select a user or create a new account. Select New and enter a completely new username (such as "TempDelete"). Let the HotSync operation complete. Your handheld will contain none of your user data at this point.

Prepare Your Tungsten T5

  1. During the installation process, make sure your Tungsten T5's battery is fully charged and that your handheld is connected to both a power supply and your PC. Unzip the file you just downloaded and double-click the file you unzipped: Tungsten T5 1.1 Updater.exe.
  2. Follow all instructions in the installation wizard that will appear. Important: During installation, you will be asked to select a user. Choose the new username ("TempDelete") that you created. Then continue following the steps in the wizard, including a HotSync operation that backs up your personal information and transfers the updater to your handheld.
  3. The update process will auto start automatically after the completion of the HotSync operation. Do not disconnect your power cable during the process.
  4. After the update completes on your handheld, the installation wizard will ask you to perform another HotSync operation to restore your data. Important: When asked for your username, select the old username you were using before you changed it. The backed up personal data and applications will be restored to your handheld during synchronisation.

After the update

  1. If you have paired Bluetooth wireless devices, you will need to re-pair those devices after installing the updater. The secure pairing files are not backed up or restored with synchronisation.
  2. To restore the contents of your Internal Drive: on your PC, open the File Transfer application. In File Transfer, click "Copy Folder from PC." Browse the files that were saved from the handheld, and click Open. Then click Refresh. On your handheld, launch the Files application to ensure the files have been restored successfully.

Installation: Macintosh

Create A New, Blank User Profile

  1. Perform a HotSync operation to back up your data. Make sure your conduits are set to "Synchronize the files" (how) and then perform a HotSync operation.
  2. Important: Because the contents of the Internal Drive are not backed up during HotSync, you will need to do this manually. To find out how to proceed, click here.
  3. Next, you will be performing a hard reset. To find out how to perform a hard reset please click here.
  4. Perform a HotSync operation with your desktop computer. Important: You will be asked to select a user or create a new account. Select New and enter a completely new username (such as "TempDelete"). Let the HotSync operation complete. Your handheld will contain none of your user data at this point.

Prepare Your Tungsten T5

  1. During the installation process, make sure your Tungsten T5's battery is fully charged and that your handheld is connected to both a power supply and your PC.

Download and Install

  1. Your web browser should automatically expand the file you downloaded into a folder named "Tungsten T5 Update" which contains the Tungsten T5 1.1 Update.prc file. If your Macintosh's web browser does not expand the file automatically, you will need to use an expansion utility such as Allume StuffIt Expander to decompress the file. Note the folder location in which the decompressed file is saved.
  2. Prepare your device and your computer:
    1. Connect the USB HotSync cable to the USB port on the back of your Macintosh, and then insert the other end into your Tungsten T5.
    2. Connect the AC charger cable to the USB HotSync cable, and then plug it into a power outlet. You can use Drive Mode without plugging your device into a power outlet, but we recommend that you keep it plugged in to avoid losing information.
  3. Turn on Drive Mode:
    1. Tap Home .
    2. Tap Drive Mode.
    3. Select Turn Drive Mode On.
  4. Locate the Tungsten T5:
    • Open Finder.
  5. Look for the icon named INTERNAL, representing your device in the list of available drives on the computer.
  6. Copy "Tungsten T5 1.1 Update.prc" to the Applications folder
  7. To avoid losing any information that was transferred, make sure that you follow these steps to disconnect from Drive Mode before you unplug your device from your computer.
    1.  Select the Eject command from the File menu or drag the drive icon to the Eject icon on the Dock. If a confirmation message appears, click OK.
    1.  Select Turn Drive Mode Off on your device screen, and then select Turn Off.
  8. Tap Home .
  9. Select INTERNAL from the dropdown list in the top right hand corner of the screen.
  10. You will see an application called T5 1.1. Tap on it to launch it.
  11. A 'Please wait' message will appear. It will take 3 to 5 minutes for the files on the Internal Drive to transfer to Program Memory. The software will then auto-launch, and the update will start. Do not disconnect the charging cable during the update process.
  12. To restore the contents of your Internal Drive: disconnect your handheld from your Macintosh. On your handheld, launch Drive Mode, then reconnect your handheld to your Macintosh. On your Macintosh, navigate to the folder where you backed up your Internal Drive. Drag the files to your Internal Drive.

Restore Data

  1. After the updater completes, perform another hard reset. This wipes out the temporary username (such as "TempDelete") and temporary user data, but your handheld will retain the update.
  2. Perform a HotSync operation. Important: When asked for your user name, select the old username you were using before you changed it. The backed up personal data and applications will be restored to your handheld during synchronization.
  3. To restore the contents of your Internal Drive: disconnect your handheld from your Macintosh. On your handheld, launch Drive Mode, then reconnect your handheld to your Macintosh. On your Macintosh, navigate to the folder where you backed up your Internal Drive. Drag the files to your Internal Drive.
  4. Now, delete the temporary username you created above. 
    • On your Macintosh, launch Palm Desktop.
    • From the HotSync menu, select User, then Edit Users.
    • Click on the new username you created above (such as "TempDelete").
    • Click on Delete. When asked to confirm, select Delete.

 
     
   
 
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