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Treo 600 Updater 1.12 (Other GSM Carriers)

Posted May 18, 2004


What is the Treo 600 Updater?

Palm, Inc. is delivering a software update for Treo 600 smartphones as part of our continuous effort to give customers the best possible experience. The update features performance and reliability enhancements.

A step-by-step process will help you back up the data on your smartphone, update your device with the new software and restore your data back to the device.
Benefits of the software update include:
  • Improved data connectivity to browse the web, send and retrieve email and other applications.
  • Improved rendering of web pages and graphics in the web browser.
  • Ability to select a privacy mode for incoming SMS to hide the message content and sender information.
  • Enhanced audio-quality reliability, and reduced audio distortion.

  • Ability to enable car kit echo cancellation for better audio performance.

  • Updated carrier settings for roaming to international networks.

  • Software now reflects the new name of our company - Palm.

  • Note: Installer includes two HotSync operations: one to backup your data, and one to restore your data after the update process is completed.
Do I need the Treo 600 Updater?

Yes, unless you already have the latest software on your device. Here's how to tell:
1. Press Phone
2. Press Menu
3. From the Options menu, select Phone Info.
4. In the Phone Info screen read the numbers after "Software." Look at the number after the "Treo 600-."
5. If your software version number is lower than 1.12, this software update is for you.
System Requirements
  • Treo 600 smartphone

  • Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Mac OS® X 10.1 - 10.3.3

  • HotSync® Manager 4.1.0 or greater (Windows), or 4.0 (Mac). This is part of the Palm™ Desktop installation included on your Treo 600 CD. Get the latest Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager.

  • Treo 600 battery fully charged.

  • At least 12MB/1,200KB (Mac) or 6MB/6,000KB (Windows) free memory on your Treo 600 (how to tell how much free memory you have). The free memory accommodates the update application on your device; the application will be removed from your device (and the memory freed) when the update is complete.

  • For Microsoft Outlook® users who use PocketMirror®: PocketMirror version 3.1.2 or later. The installation CD for Treo 600 includes version 3.1.2, or you can download the latest version from Chapura.
  • Must be installing the update on a computer with which the Treo 600 is synchronised (i.e. a user folder for the Treo exists on the computer).

  • Must synchronise with your current user name. You may have several user names stored on your desktop computer. Make sure you synchronise with the user name on your Treo 600, or you will appear to lose data.
Download

Ready to update? Click here to download and view the installation instructions for the Treo 600 Updater.
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