INSTALLING & USING REALPLAYER ON PALM OS 5 BASED HANDHELDS

FEATURE LIST

	Local playback of audio files from SD cards. Large cards (>128MB) are supported
	Supported Audio formats: RealAudio (.RM, .RMJ) -All G2 audio and higher bitrate RealAudio 8 (Atrac 3). Older content based on RealAudio 3.0 or Sipro Voice codecs are not supported MP3 (.Mp3) - Mp3 files 64kbps and higher are supported including VBR (variable-bit-rate) and CBR (constant-bit-rate) files
	Transfer of files - A plug-in for the Real desktop allows easy and seamless transfer from within the RealPlayer (Windows OS only)

INSTALLING THE REALPLAYER FOR PALM USING WINDOWS
The RealPlayer for Palm, the latest version of the RealPlayer for PC and a plug-in that enable file transfer from your RealPlayer for PC to your Palm OS 5 device are included in the installer package you downloaded.

1. Double click on the .exe file you downloaded
2. The installer will run the following processes:
   1. Place the PRC files for the RealPlayer for Palm into your hotsync queue to be transferred to your Palm OS 5 device.
   2. Check your PC for the latest version of the RealPlayer for PC (this is required to transfer files to your device using the RealPlayer for PC)
   3. If needed will install or upgrade to the latest version of the RealPlayer for PC
   4. Install the Plug-in which allows seamless transfer between your RealPlayer for PC and your Palm OS 5 device.

INSTALLING THE REALPLAYER FOR PALM USING LINUX
The .ZIP file contains several .PRC files which you will need to add to your Palm Hotsync™ install queue. You can do this by either double clicking them, or running your Palm Desktop Software, choosing "Install" and selecting all the files.

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR PALM OS 5 BASED HANDHELD:
Using RealPlayer for PC Plug-in (Windows only)

1. Launch the RealPlayer for PC and click the "Devices" tab
2. Select the Palm Device Plug-in
3. Run the RealPlayer on your Palm device and place it in the hotsync cradle. The RealPlayer on your Palm must be actively running for the RealPlayer on your PC to "see" the Palm device. It will say "connected" when the device with an external SD card is detected
4. Select "Add Tracks" to add songs to the transfer queue
5. Click "Transfer" to move songs over to the SD card in your handheld

If you have an SD card reader, or a Palm application which allows direct access to the SD Card, you can transfer files manually to the device. Files are detected in the following directories only:

• Subdirectories not supported: Root directory (\)
• Subdirectories supported: SD_Audio, RN_Audio, AUDIO

PLAYING MEDIA FILES

1. Select the Real icon from the Launcher Menu
2. Tap Songs to bring up a list of available tracks
3. Tap the desired song to begin playback or use 5-way navigation to select a song. Press the center select button to highlight the first track and use up/down to scroll. Press select to start the song playing
4. The Track is heard and information about the song is displayed in the light green status area
5. Tap the (i) button to get extended information about the song. Tap Done to return to the main screen.

PLAYLISTS
Creating a New Playlist

1. From within the RealPlayer for Palm tap Playlists
2. Tap New
3. Name the Playlist
4. Tap Add...
5. This will bring up a list of available songs. Tap the checkboxes next to the songs you wish to add to your playlist
6. Tap Done to return to the Edit Playlist screen
7. Tap Done to return to the Playlist screen
8. Tap Done to return to the list of available playlists
9. Tap Done to return to the the RealPlayer

Using a Playlist

1. From within the RealPlayer for Palm tap Playlists
2. Tap on the desired playlist
3. Tap on the first song in the list to begin playback in the RealPlayer

NOTES, TIPS AND TRICKS

	You can only play back audio files on SD audio cards. Playing back files from internal memory is not supported
	At this time, only local playback is enabled. You can not "stream" content over an Internet connection
	If you have an SD card reader, or a Palm application which allows direct access to the SD Card, you can transfer files manually to the device. Files are detected in the following directories only: Root directory (\) Subdirectories supported: SD_Audio, RN_Audio, AUDIO
	Songs sound best when encoded at higher bitrates. RealAudio files sound good at 64kbps or higher. Mp3's may sound "watery" or distorted at bitrates less than 128kbps
	Some Tungsten T Palm models need a patch for full CD quality sound. This patch is usually installed by default when you install your RealPlayer for Palm. If sound is very "rolled-off" with little treble, you may need to re-install this patch. Contact PalmOne for more information or go to http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/ to see the latest updates.
	You can fit more songs on your SD card by choosing "configure" -> "always convert tracks" from the Palm plug-in for your desktop PC. The files will be smaller but sound quality may be affected

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