Palm OS Quick Start Guide

Welcome to L3Solutions' Quick Start Guide for Palm OS. In this document you'll find easy to follow instructions on how to install and register your new application and the required run time support files. You'll also learn how to get free support, contact L3, and find information on super savings available with L3's MegaPack library. This application is provided under license. Full functionality requires purchase of a registration code. The terms of the end user license agreement can be found here. Your installation of the application indicates acceptance of the agreement.

Getting Started

Getting started with Palm OS applications from L3Solutions is easy!  If you haven't done so yet, first follow the instructions that came with your Palm Powered PDA or smart phone to setup the Palm Desktop software and connect your device to your computer. Then just follow the simple steps below.

Installing the Common Run Time Files

You first need to install the common run time files (also known as Booster), RunTime-Install.OS5.prc (or use RunTime-Install.prc for devices running older versions of Palm OS, 3.1 to 4.x)  These files are shared by all MegaPack applications, and provide support for databases, graphics, and other useful and necessary functions. You can download a free copy from L3Solutions:

   
For handhelds running Palm OS 3.1 to 4.x, click here.
    If your Palm Powered handheld runs OS 5 or higher, click here.

Some browsers will automatically open the Palm Install Tool, or will do so if you select Open. Then just follow the Install Tool instructions.
If your browser insists on saving an application to disk rather than opening it with the Palm Install tool, right click the link and click "Open with...", then select "Palm Install."  Or you can go ahead and save the file to disk and then use Windows File Explorer or My Computer to navigate to the file directly, and simply click on the .prc file to invoke the Palm installer.

Press the HotSync button on your cradle and allow HotSync to finish.
THEN RUN THE RUNTIME FILE ON YOUR DEVICE.

Remember, the run time files only need to be installed once!

Installing Your New Application

After the runtime files arecompletely  installed, simply double click on the .prc file in this zip package. Again, follow the instructions on the Palm Install screen, then press the HotSync button on your handheld cradle. Wait until HotSync has finished before proceeding, THEN RUN THE INSTALL FILE ON YOUR DEVICE.
   
Next, run the application. The registration screen will appear. If you have purchased a registration code, enter it (use numbers only), and then click the Save button (you'll only need to do this the first time you run the application).

Support

Free support is available for registered users at www.L3Solutions.com/support.htm. To help us serve you better, when contacting us with a support issue make sure to use or reference the email address you used when purchasing the application.

Suggestions?

Do you have a suggestion or an idea for an application you'd like to see in future editions of MegaPack? We're always looking for good ideas, and our customers come up with some great ones. Contact us here!

Standard and Hi-Res Palm Powered Devices

L3Solutions creates two types of Palm applications. Standard Palm applications will run on any Palm Powered device, color or grayscale, standard 160 resolution or high resolution 320 by 320 pixel resolution devices. Hi-Res Palm applications, which are listed first in the list below, feature enhanced graphics and fonts for devices with resolutions of 320 by 320 pixels. Check the user manual that came with your device to see which type you have. Note: If you accidentally install a hi-res application onto a standard device, the display will show only the top left quarter of the screen, and won't respond. To fix this, simply install the standard version.

MegaPack for Palm OS

Did You Know? L3Solutions publishes a huge variety of carefully crafted applications, with over 100 titles for Palm OS devices! We've now made our entire library available in a single super-priced bundle: MegaPack for Palm OS. Suggested retail pricing for MegaPack is only 49.95 (US dollars) -- that's less than fifty cents per application! The list of MegaPack applications is below. Visit your favorite retailer today to take advantage of MegaPack's value pricing!

Palm Hi-Res Applications

Business for Palm Hi-Res

AutoLog - Track tax-deductible auto mileage and expenses
Business Journal for  - Keep on track with meetings activities notes
ExpenseReport  - Track expenses quickly and easily
FloorCalc - Professional flooring materials estimates
TimeBill - Track and bill time spent working for clients
WallCalc - Professional estimator for wall coverings/drywall

Finance for Palm Hi-Res

Currency Converter - Convert hundreds of currencies!
FinancialPlanner - Unique financial advisor
LoanCalc - A mortgage payment calculator and much more!
MyBudget - Take control of your personal finances!
MyChecking - Checking and Credit Card accounts in your PDA!

Health and Fitness for Palm Hi-Res

CarboCounter - CarboCounter keeps you on track!
FastFoodFinder - Nutrition data on the run!
HealthCalc - Six scientific health calculators and wizards
MyDiet - A proven approach to weight loss!!!
NutriData - Fast, easy lookup of USDA food nutrition data!
Personal Trainer - Your own Personal Trainer!

Language for Palm Hi-Res

Hundreds of useful phrases for travelers!

Survival Phrases English-French
Survival Phrases English-German
Survival Phrases English-Italian
Survival Phrases English-Spanish

Personal for Palm Hi-Res

HomeInventory - Track your tangible assets!
MyCookbook - Keep your recipes handy!
MyDiary - Your thoughts, memories, hopes and dreams!
Spice-o-pedia!- A great and handy reference!

Utilities for Palm Hi-Res

CallingCodes - Essential utility for the mobile world!
FormulaCalc - Powerful and flexible formula calculator
LockBox - Flexible protection for secret information!
QuikNotes - Scribble colorful notes and sketches
Units - Convert hundreds of different measurement types

Palm Standard Applications

Business for Palm OS

AutoLog - Track tax-deductible auto mileage and expenses
Business Journal for  - Keep on track with meetings activities notes
ErlangB - Telco circuit sizing using ErlangB
ExpenseReport  - Track expenses quickly and easily
FloorCalc - Professional flooring materials estimates
SmartSheet - A smart spreadsheet for the Palm OS!
TimeBill - Track and bill time spent working for clients
WallCalc - Professional estimator for wall coverings/drywall

Finance for Palm OS

AutoCalc  - Tons of useful features for anyone who owns a car
Currency Converter - Convert hundreds of currencies!
FinancialPlanner - Unique financial advisor
LoanCalc - A mortgage payment calculator and much more!
MyBudget - Take control of your personal finances!
MyChecking - Checking and Credit Card accounts in your PDA!
StockWatch - Instant wireless updates for portfolio values!

Games for Palm OS

Backgammon - Backgammon - the favorite board game!
Blackjack PLS - Improve the odds with Professional Learning System
Gomoku - Ancient strategy game -- insanely addictive!!!
MineSweep! - Classic strategy game, now on your PDA
MobileTetra - The classic favorite, now on your PDA!
Moon Shot! - A port of the classic Lunar Lander arcade game!!!
Otella - Classic strategy game now for PDAs!
PokerPuzzle - Fast and furious combo of Poker and slide puzzles!

Health and Fitness for Palm OS

CarboCounter - CarboCounter keeps you on track!
FastFoodFinder - Nutrition data on the run!
HealthCalc - Six scientific health calculators and wizards
MyDiet - A proven approach to weight loss!!!
NutriData - Fast, easy lookup of USDA food nutrition data!
NutriLog - Track up to 31 essential nutrients!
Personal Trainer - Your own Personal Trainer!

Language for Palm OS

LLLS is the premier Language Learning System for the Palm!

LLLS English-Afrikaans
LLLS English-Danish
LLLS English-Dutch
LLLS English-Finnish
LLLS English-French
LLLS English-German
LLLS English-Italian
LLLS English-Latin
LLLS English-Norwegian
LLLS English-Papiemento
LLLS English-Portuguese
LLLS English-Spanish
LLLS English-Swedish
LLLS German-Dutch
LLLS German-French
LLLS German-Italian
LLLS German-Spanish
LLLS German-Portuguese
LLLS French-Dutch 
LLLS French-Italian
LLLS French-Portuguese
LLLS Italian-Dutch
LLLS Italian-Portuguese
LLLS Spanish-Dutch
LLLS Spanish-French
LLLS Spanish-Italian
LLLS Spanish-Portuguese
LLLS Dutch-Portuguese

Hundreds of useful phrases for travelers!

Survival Phrases English-French
Survival Phrases English-German
Survival Phrases English-Italian
Survival Phrases English-Spanish

Personal for Palm OS

HomeInventory - Track your tangible assets!
MyCookbook - Keep your recipes handy!
MyDiary - Your thoughts, memories, hopes and dreams!
QuoteMaster - Thousands of insights witticisms and inspirations!
Shopping List - Fast, simple, and easy shopping list organizer

Utilities for Palm OS

CallingCodes - Essential utility for the mobile world!
FormulaCalc - Powerful and flexible formula calculator
LockBox - Flexible protection for secret information!
QuikNotes - Scribble colorful notes and sketches
Units - Convert hundreds of different measurement types