Windows

1. Launch the PalmPilot or Palm Desktop Install Tool by tapping Start | Programs | PalmPilot Desktop 2.0 (Palm Desktop) | PalmPilot Install Tool (Palm Install Tool).

2. Choose your Palm device User name from the drop down list on the Install Tool. The Install Tool will queue the application for installation to your PalmPilot (Palm III, Palm IIIx, etc.) on the next synchronization. If you are not sure of your Palm device User name, tap the HotSyncŪ icon on your Palm device. A screen will appear which says, "Welcome, . name. ". This is the name which must appear in the User Name field on the Install Tool. If the correct name is not one of the choices on the drop down list, then you will need to first synchronize the PalmPilot (Palm III, etc.) to establish the name on the User Name list.

3. Locate the Action Names application called ActNames.prc by tapping the Browse button (Add...on the newer Palm IIIs, etc.). Once you locate it, double click it to select it. This will prepare the application to be installed on the PalmPilot (Palm III, etc.) with the next synchronization.
   
   

   • If you have a color device: Please also locate the following application called ANIcons-Color.prc and install using the above instructions.
   • If you have a black and white device: please locate the following application called ANIcons-B&W.prc and install using the above instructions.
   
   
   
4. Dock your PalmPilot (Palm III, Palm IIIx, etc.) in the cradle and press the HotSync button.

5. After synchronization, tap on the Application Picker. The Application Picker is the silk screened button containing a house icon to the immediate left of the graffiti writing area. The Action Names icon will probably be the first icon on the screen that now appears. Tap the Action Names icon to open it.

6. Note: When you first install Action Names, you will be able to run it for three days without a permanent license or demo license. To obtain a free 30 day demo license, you will need to access this web page: http://www.iambic.com/pilot/actionnames/download.htm. To purchase the software, access this web page:  http://www.iambicstore.com.

Mac >

1. If you downloaded the software from the iambic Software website, unstuff the Action Names file using your stuffit compression software. Next, open HotSync Manager on your Mac and select Install from the HotSync Menu.

2. Locate the Action Names file (ActNames.prc) using the Add to List button. Once you locate ActNames.prc., select Open, then Add File.
   
   
   • If you have a color device: Please also locate the following application called ANIcons-Color.prc and install using the above instructions.

   • If you have a black and white device: please locate the following application called ANIcons-B&W.prc and install using the above instructions.
   
   
3. Dock your PalmPilot (Palm III, Palm IIIx, etc.) in the cradle and press the HotSync button.

4. Synchronize your Palm Computing connected organizer. After synchronizing your handheld device, tap the Application Picker. You should see the Action Names icon in alphabetical order with the other Palm applications. Tap the Action Names icon to open it.

5. Note: When you first install Action Names, you will be able to run it for three days without a permanent license or demo license. To obtain a free 30 day demo license, you will need to access this web page: http://www.iambic.com/pilot/actionnames/download.htm. To purchase the software, access this web page:  http://www.iambicstore.com .

Entering the Action Names License

To enter the Action Names demo or permanent license, tap the Palm device menu silkscreen button (round icon at the bottom left of the Palm device, next to the graffiti writing area).  From the menu bar that appears select Options | About Action Names and tap the "Purchasing" button.  In the "How Do I Purchase" screen,  tap the "Enter License" button and enter your license

Additional Information and Helpful Web Links:

For a helpful Overview of Action Name and its many features, please check out this web page: http://www.iambic.com/pilot/actionnames/actionsales.html

For any problems, questions or feature requests, access our Technical Support Wizard at http://www.iambic.com/techsupport.html .

You can also send email to support@iambic.com. We will try to write back as soon as possible. Be sure to include as much detail as you can so we can reproduce the problem on the first try.

Finally, if you have previously requested a demo license, you will be sent that exact same license again. Unfortunately, this license may have already expired. If you would like to extend the demo time frame, please send an email to support@iambic.com requesting an additional 30 day demo license.