Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm (Windows)

You can synchronize your Palm handheld device with dCal so events, contacts, daily notes, and tasks from dCal appear on your handheld device. If you make changes on your handheld, dCal will be updated the next time you synchronize.

Before you begin

The Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm (Windows) requires Palm Desktop 3.1 or higher and the Microsoft .NET 1.1 Framework. You can download the latest version of Palm Desktop from Palm, Inc. The Microsoft .NET 1.1 Framework is available from Windows Update or the Microsoft Download Center. (Please see our notes on dCal software and Windows Vista.)

Note: If at all possible, one of the sources (either your device or your dCal account) should be blank for the initial synchronization. If there is data on both your device and your dCal account, your initial synchronization could result in data duplication.

Note: If you are going to upgrade an earlier version of Palm Desktop, uninstall it before downloading and installing the latest version.

Install the Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm

The Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm for use with dCal is available from the dCal software downloads page. Download and launch the installer for the Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm (Windows) to begin the installation process.

  1. The Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm - InstallShield Wizard appears.
    Note: If you have not installed the required Microsoft .NET 1.1 Framework, an InstallShield window will appear offering to install it now. To install this software, do the following:
    1. Click Yes.
    2. In the Security Warning window, click Yes.
    3. In the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Setup window, select I agree and click Install.
    4. In the next window, which advises that installation is complete, click OK.
  2. In the InstallShield window, advising that setup has completed configuration, click Restart.
  3. Log in to your system. The Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm 10.1.2 - InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next.
  4. In the next window, which prompts for a Destination Folder, click Next.
  5. In the next window, which prompts for a Setup Type, click Next.
  6. In the next window, which displays Ready to Install the Program, click Install. Wait while the program installs.
  7. The Synchronization Settings window opens. Type the following in the boxes provided:
    • User: your NetID
    • Password: your NetID password
    • Server: schedule.duke.edu
    • Node: 1
  8. Click OK.
  9. In the next window, which displays InstallShield Wizard Completed, click Finish.
  10. In the next window, which prompts you to restart your system, click Yes.

Customize sync preferences

To ensure successful synchronization with your handheld device, customize your preferences using the instructions below.

  1. In the Desktop status bar, right-click the HotSync icon.
  2. From the shortcut menu, select Custom.
  3. In the Custom window, select Date Book and click Change.
  4. In the Change HotSync Action window, select the desired HotSync Action.
  5. Click Settings.
  6. In the Synchronization Settings window, under Date Book, select Date Range.
  7. Under Date Range, select the desired date range and click OK.
  8. In the Change HotSync Action window, click OK.
  9. In the Custom window, click Done.