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K-State Calendar PDA Syncing Software - Version 9

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Palm Pilot & Pocket PC Syncing - Windows

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Palm Pilot Syncing - Macintosh

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Installing K-State Calendar PDA Syncing Software

Note: After installing the K-State Calendar PDA syncing software, you will need to configure it.

Palm Pilot & Pocket PC Syncing - Windows
Palm Pilot

If you have a previous version of Oracle Calendar Sync (CorporateSync) installed, Oracle Corporation recommends that you perform a synchronization before you install Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm for Windows.

  1. Ensure HotSync is installed on your computer.
  2. Run the cal_syncpalm_win_9042.exe setup program provided with the distribution package and follow the on-screen InstallShield instructions.
  3. Choose an installation type. If you choose Custom, there is no difference between This feature will be installed on local hard drive and This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on your local hard drive. Select the conduits you want to install.
  4. Enter your user information, including user name, password, calendar server, and node ID.
  5. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  6. Ensure that your device is in its cradle, then perform a synchronization. The first time you do this after installation, a full synchronization will take place.
Pocket PC

If you have a previous version of Oracle Calendar Sync (CorporateSync) installed, Oracle Corporation recommends that you perform a synchronization before you install Oracle Calendar Sync for Pocket PC.

  1. Ensure that ActiveSync is installed on your computer.
  2. Run the cal_syncppc_win_9042.exe setup program provided with the distribution package and follow the on-screen InstallShield instructions.
  3. Choose an installation type. If you choose Custom, there is no difference between This feature will be installed on your local hard drive and This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on your local hard drive. Select the conduits you want to install.
  4. Make sure you install Oracle Calendar Sync Helper files when prompted by the application. Your device must be connected to install these files.

    Note: To connect at a later time and install the files, click Start>Programs Oracle Calendar Sync for Pocket PC > Install Device Files.

  5. Enter your user information, including user name, password, calendar server, and node ID.
  6. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  7. Remove your device from its cradle.
  8. If you are upgrading from a previous version, on the File menu, click Delete Partnership.
  9. Return your device to the cradle.
  10. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new ActiveSync Partnership. Select Oracle Calendar as your plug-in for Calendar, Tasks and Contacts.
  11. Open Microsoft ActiveSync if it does not open automatically.
  12. Click Sync if synchronization is not automatically initiated. The first time you synchronize, a full synchronization will occur.
Palm Pilot Syncing - Macintosh

This section describes how to install Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm for Macintosh.

  1. Ensure HotSync is installed on your computer.
  2. Double-click the cal_syncpalm_macOSX_204210.hqx. This creates the Oracle Calendar Sync installer.
  3. Double-click Oracle Calendar Sync Install.

    Note: The installer checks for existing Sync files and installs the program. Depending on your setup, this may take several minutes. Some error messages may be generated and saved to the install log; you can ignore these messages.

  4. Copy Oracle Calendar Sync.prc from the /Applications/Palm /Add-on/ directory to the /Users/user/Documents/Palm/Users/user/Files to Install/ directory. user is the name of the relevant Mac user.

    Notes
    :
    • If you have recently installed Palm Desktop, and the Files to Install folder does not exist, create this folder manually.
    • The installer will move the Datebook and ToDo conduits to a folder entitled Disabled Conduits.

  5. Turn on the Palm organizer and place it in its cradle.
  6. Press the HotSync button on the front of the Palm organizer cradle. The Oracle Calendar Sync application will be installed on your Palm organizer.
  7. Note:You may get error messages in the HotSync log saying that Oracle Calendar Sync cannot be located. Ignore these messages.

  8. If the HotSync Manager is running, the installer will ask if you want to close it. Click Yes to exit the HotSync Manager.
  9. Click the HotSync icon in your HotSync folder and select HotSync Manager.
  10. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings. Choose how you want Oracle Calendar Events and Tasks to be synchronized by double-clicking each item. A dialog box appears with the following choices:
    • Synchronize the files: Synchronizes all information that exists on both your Palm organizer and in Oracle Calendar
    • Macintosh overwrites hand-held: Information in your Oracle Calendar Agenda overwrites Events, Tasks, or Addresses on the Palm organizer
    • Do Nothing: The specified Entry type is not synchronized
  11. Select a user name from the top of the Conduit Settings box. If there is only one user name, it is selected automatically.
  12. Open Oracle Calendar Sync on your Palm organizer and enter your Oracle Calendar user name, password, server and node ID. If you do not know this information, ask your Network Administrator.

Configuring Calendar PDA Syncing Software

In order to start using the K-State Calendar PDA syncing software, you will need to configure it.

Palm Pilot for Windows
  1. Under Sign In, User Information, type your eID and password in the appropriate boxes.

    Illustration of Synchronization Sign In Settings

  2. Under Server Information, in the Server box, type kcalendar.ksu.edu.
  3. In the Node box, type 14905.
  4. In the sidebar, click + to expand Date book and then click Settings.
  5. Click to uncheck My Attendance Status.
  6. Click to select Attendee Names and Display attendee names and attendance status.
  7. Click to uncheck Personal notes.

  8. Illustration of Synchronization Date Book Settings

  9. In the sidebar, click Date Range.
  10. In the From Date Range, change the range to 1 month in the past, or desired length of time.
  11. In the To Date Range, change the range to 12 months in the future, or desired length of time.

    Illustration of Sync Date Range Settings

  12. When finished, click OK.

Note: All of the Date Book settings are optional and can be changed as desired.