SyncTalk

------------------------------------------------------------------ (C) Copyright SoDeog Technologies Inc., 2000 Welcome to SyncTalk(TM) v1.0 by SoDeog Technologies(TM)! ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ SyncTalk(TM) technology overview ------------------------------------------------------------------ SoDeog Technologies provides ground breaking software that addresses one of the key problems in the mobile computing market space today: Handheld devices only talk to devices of their own kind. The solution is a common language for these devices to communicate with each other effectively. Our product, SyncTalk(TM), is that common language platform. SyncTalk(TM) is software that enables wireless "Device2Device" information exchange. SyncTalk(TM) enables handheld computer and cell phone users to exchange contact, appointment, and memo information wirelessly, eliminating the need for business cards and hand written messages. SyncTalk(TM) currently works specifically for the Windows CE, Palm Computing, and EPOC32 platforms. Check out SoDeog Technologies' web site at <http://www.sodeog.com> for the latest updates and bug fixes. For support or to comment on the product SyncTalk(TM), please send mail to support@sodeog.com. We welcome and encourage any feedback! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimum Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------ Palm Computing Platform: -Palm OS 3.0 or higher Windows CE Platform: -PPC Windows CE 2.01 or higher -HPC Windows CE 2.0 or higher EPOC 32 Platform: -Series5 and above -EPOC release 5 (REVO, 5MX, etc) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Installation Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------ Palm Computing Platform: ------------------------ -Extract the SyncTalk.prc file from SyncTalk.zip. -Double click the SyncTalk.prc file. -Follow the instructions on the Palm Install Tool screen. Windows CE Platform: -------------------- -Extract the SyncTalk.exe file from SyncTalk.zip. -Run self-extracting SyncTalk.exe file. -Follow the instructions on the screen. EPOC32 Platform: ---------------- -run Series5.sis for Series5 and above -run R5.sis for EPOC release 5 (REVO, 5MX, etc) ------------------------------------------------------------------ SyncTalk(TM) Registration ------------------------------------------------------------------ -SyncTalk comes as a trial version of SyncTalk Professional. The trial version is capable of three send/receive transactions before expiring. When the trial version expires, SyncTalk is still capable of sending and receiving information to/from SyncTalk Professional users. A registered version of SyncTalk Professional is capable of unlimited send/receive transactions from any SyncTalk enabled device. New features of SyncTalk Professional Version 1.0 will also be available for free to registered users. SyncTalk Professional can be purchased at www.SyncTalk.com. -When SyncTalk Professional is purchased, a registration ID will will be given (also sent in an e-mail. Enter this ID in the Register dialog within SyncTalk (Tools->Register). ------------------------------------------------------------------ SyncTalk(TM) Send & Receive Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------ **SyncTalk must be installed and running on both devices to send information. Palm Computing Platform: ------------------------ **Ensure that the time zone is set properly for each Palm device being used. -Set the time zone by clicking Menu...Set Time Zone. -Select the appropriate time zone from the list and click OK. -Start SyncTalk(TM) by tapping the SyncTalk(TM) icon on the Applications desktop of both devices. Sending Device: -Click Menu and select View Addresses, View Appointments, or View Memos. -Select the Address, Appointment, or Memo to send. To change the Appointment date, click on the date displayed and select from the calendar. -Align the IR ports of the devices and press Send. Receiving Device: -Click Accept or Reject for the incoming appointment or contact. If accepted, the Contact, Appointment, or Memo will be placed in the correct database on your device. The information can be viewed by starting the appropriate application on the device. Windows CE Platform: -------------------- -Start SyncTalk(TM) from the Start menu of both devices. Start...Programs...SyncTalk. Sending Device: -Select Contacts, Appointments, or Memos from the View menu. -Select the Contact, Appointment, or Memo to be sent. To change the Appointment date, click the arrow for the date pull down box and select from the calendar. To select a Memo, select "Get Memo Text" in the File menu to open an existing memo on the device. A memo can also be created within SyncTalk and sent. -Align the IR ports of the devices and press Send. Receiving Device: -Make sure Auto Receive function is on. -Choose to either Accept or Reject the Contact, Appointment, or Memo. If accepted, a Contact or Appointment will be placed in the correct database on your device. The information can be viewed by starting the appropriate application on the device. To save a Memo that has been received or newly created, select the "Save Memo Text" in the File menu to save the current memo to a desired directory. EPOC32 Platform: ---------------- -See the EPOC32 FAQ document for questions concerning the EPOC32 Platform. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Known Issues and Limitations ------------------------------------------------------------------ SyncTalk(TM) incorporates extensive Contact and Appointment information as well as the ability to send notes/memos wirelessly. Palm Computing Platform: ------------------------ Addresses: -Address information received from a device platform that combines work and personal information (such as EPOC or Windows CE) will result in two uncategorized Addresses. The next release will place these two Addresses into appropriate categories. Windows CE Platform: -------------------- -SyncTalk will report a receiving error on some Windows CE devices if SyncTalk is open while Win CE device is connected to a desktop computer using ActiveSync. Some devices have a hardware limitation in using the serial port and infrared port simultaneously. The error will terminate if the AutoReceiving feature in SyncTalk is disabled. -Sending notes is not supported on an HPC 2.0 device. Sending Contacts and appointments is supported. SyncTalk for HPC 2.11 devices transfers all content, including notes. EPOC Platform: -------------- -Notes cannot yet be saved. The next release will remedy this. -If the Agenda file, Data file for contacts, or the Contacts file is already open by another application, SyncTalk(TM) will show blank displays for the view of the information. For example, if the Agenda file is opened by the Agenda application, SyncTalk(TM) view of appointments will be blank. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Trademark Acknowledgements ------------------------------------------------------------------ SyncTalk and the SyncTalk logo are trademarks of SoDeog Technologies Inc. Palm Computing is a registered trademark of Palm Computing Inc., 3Com, or its subsidiaries. Palm OS is a trademark of Palm Computing Inc., 3Com, or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows CE, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. EPOC32 is a trademark of Symbian Ltd.