World Encyclopedia for Palm

Current release version: 1.2 BUILD 1008
Release date: Oct 24, 2003

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Important announcement

  • You can place the Encyclopedia data files, Flags, and Maps in an expansion card. This version supports VFS compatible devices.
  • The zip file contains the following file:
    • WorldEncyclopedia.prc (45KB)
    • WE 2003.pdb (2.7MB)
    • WE 2003 Flags.pdb (39KB)
    • WE 2003 Maps LoRes.pdb (2.11MB)
  • If you wish to be able to view high resolution country maps, please download the file WE 2003 Maps HiRes.pdb (8.21MB) from our website at http://www.learningtogo.com.
  • Please uninstall any previous installation of World Encyclopedia for Palm before installing this version. To completely uninstall any existing version, please follow these steps:
    1. Remove the following files:
      • World Encyclopedia
      • WE 2003
      • WE 2003 Flags
      • WE 2003 Maps LoRes
      • WE 2003 Maps HiRes
    2. Soft-reset your device.
        
  • If you are having problems registering your installation, please make sure you had provided us the correct HotSync name of your device. To be sure, please follow these steps to verify the HotSync name as determined by the World Encyclopedia for Palm application:
    1. Launch World Encyclopedia for Palm in your handheld device
    2. Bring up the menu by tapping on the 'World Encyclopedia' title, or by tapping on the menu button in the graffitti area.
    3. Then tap on 'Options', then 'Registration'
    4. In the next screen, take note of the text labeled as your HotSync name.
    5. Then tap on your HotSync name to bring up its hex-value.
    6. Please send us the following information:
      • Your name, e-mail, date of purcase, your order reference number.
      • The HotSync name of your device
      • The hex-value of the HotSync name

 

System requirements

To install and run World Encyclopedia for Palm on your handheld device, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • For Windows users
    • Desktop PC
      • Windows 98 or Windows ME or Windows 2000 or Windows XP
      • Pentium class
      • 16MB free hard disk space
      • 32MB of available memory
      • Palm Desktop software for Windows (latest version)
      • HotSync Manager for Windows (latest version)
  • For Mac users
    • Apple Macintosh
      • PowerPC processor
      • Mac OS X (version 10.1.2 or higher)
        Or
        Mac OS 9.x with 12 MB of available memory
      • 16 MB Free hard disk space
      • Palm Desktop software for Mac (latest version)
      • HotSync Manager for Mac (latest version)
  • Palm device
    • Palm compatible device
      • at least Palm OS 3.5.1
      • 4.8MB* of storage RAM
      • 16KB of dynamic RAM

*Memory size requirement depends on the database size installed. The shown memory size requirement is based on the minimum requirement for colored devices, which includes the low resolution maps database.

 

Installing World Encyclopedia for Palm

Please refer to the accompanying product manual for more information on how to install World Encyclopedia for Palm. If you have not downloaded it, please download the latest copy from our website at http://www.learningtogo.com.

 

Registration instructions

You can try World Encyclopedia for Palm for up to 10 days. After which, you will need to purchase a license to continue using it. To purchase a license, please visit this webpage. You will need to provide us your HotSync name during purchase. To avoid delays in the registration process, please make sure you have entered the correct HotSync name, exactly as shown in your handheld device.

After purchasing, please allow up to 48 hours for us to send you your license key. Once you have your license key, please follow these steps to register your installation of World Encyclopedia for Palm:

  • Launch World Encyclopedia for Palm in your handheld device
  • Bring up the menu by tapping on the 'World Encyclopedia' title, or by tapping on the menu button in the graffitti area.
  • Then tap on 'Options', then 'Registration'
  • Enter your license key in the provided field and tap on 'OK'.

If you encounter problems with this step, or if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support staff.

 

Release History

v1.2 - Oct 4, 2003

  • Added support for high resolution maps
  • Various performance enhancements

v1.1 - Sep 8, 2003

  • Added support for expansion cards (VFS compatible devices)
  • Various perfomance enhancements

v1.0 - July 22, 2003

  • Initial public release

 

Known issues

 

 

Product manual

The complete World Encyclopedia for Palm package includes a product manual. If you have downloaded a package of World Encyclopedia for Palm that do not include the product manual, please download the latest copy from our website, at http://www.learningtogo.com.

 

Customer support

If you need assistance during installation, registration, or when using World Encyclopedia for Palm, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support staff. We can only provide support through e-mail.

Please send us a detailed description of the assistance you require and any specific difficulty you have encountered. Send your e-mail to support@learningtogo.com.

We maintain a comprehensive and complete list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with answers. We hope this will answer most of the questions you might have when using our product. Click here to browse the FAQ section of our website.

By installing and using this application, we assume that you have read and agreed to the terms of use located in our website. Click here to view the text.