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last updated 4/24/2007


Using OverDrive Audiobooks and Music with Pocket Tunes for Palm OS

This document presents instructions for using OverDrive Audiobooks and Music on your Palm device. By following these steps you will learn how to install the necessary software on your Palm and how to transfer OverDrive audio content to your device.

This guide is intended for use with Pocket Tunes Deluxe v3.1 or higher, Windows Media Player 9 or higher, and OverDrive Media Console v2.1 or higher. For help using OverDrive Media Console and Windows Media Player, please see the OverDrive Media Console Quick Start Guide at overdrive.com/software/omc/quickstartguide.asp.

Contents: (3 parts)

What You Need: (3 items)

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How to Install and Activate Pocket Tunes v3.1.8 (16 steps)

  1. Ensure that your device supports Pocket Tunes. A list of supported devices can be found at http://www.pocket-tunes.com.


  2. Purchase and download the Deluxe version of Pocket Tunes from http://www.pocket-tunes.com. Ensure that you have received your confirmation email. This email contains your registration code.


  3. Connect your Palm device to your computer and perform a Hot Sync operation.


  4. Double-click 'ptunes.exe' to begin installation.


  5. The 'Welcome' dialog box is displayed. Click 'Next'.

    Pocket Tunes Welcome Dialog Window



    The license agreement for the software is displayed.



  6. If you agree to the terms, click 'Next'.

    The 'Components' dialog box is displayed.


  7. Leave both options checked in the 'Components' dialog and click 'Next'.

    The 'Install Folder' dialog box is displayed.

    Pocket Tunes Component Dialog Window



  8. Accept the default installation location, or change it if you prefer, and click 'Next'.

    The 'Palm User' dialog box is displayed.

    Pocket Tunes Component Dialog Window



  9. In the 'Palm User' dialog box, select any optional components that you are interested in. None of these options will affect the playback of OverDrive Audiobooks. When you are finished selecting options, click 'Next'.

    The 'Palm Type' dialog box is displayed.

    Pocket Tunes Palm User Dialog Window



  10. If you have a Sony CLIE, choose 'Yes', otherwise select 'No' in the 'Palm Type' dialog box. Click 'Next' after making your selection.

    The 'Start Installation' dialog box is displayed.

    Pocket Tunes Palm Type Dialog Window



  11. Review your installation information in the 'Start Installation' dialog box. If you are satisfied with your choices, press 'Install' to begin installation.


  12. When the installation is complete, click 'Finish'.


  13. Perform a Hot Sync operation.


  14. Start Pocket Tunes on your device. A message is displayed indicating that the device must restart. Click 'Restart' to restart the device.


  15. After the device restarts, the 'Please Register' dialog box is displayed. Click the 'Register…' button.

    The 'About Pocket Tunes' dialog box is displayed.


  16. Enter the registration code that you received via email from Pocket Tunes in the 'Registration Code' text field and click the 'Done' button.

    Installation and registration is complete. For more information on installing and registering Pocket Tunes, click here to read the Pocket Tunes User Guide.


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How to Transfer OverDrive Audiobooks and Music using Pocket Tunes and OverDrive Media Console (7 steps)

  1. Connect your Palm device to your computer.


  2. Start Pocket Tunes.


  3. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer' button.
    The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard is displayed.


  4. Verify that the correct title is displayed on the first screen of the Transfer Wizard and click 'Next'.
    The Transfer Wizard searches for a connected portable device. When your device is detected the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.


  5. In the 'Confirm' dialog box, select the part(s) you want to transfer by checking the box(es) next to the part name(s).


  6. Click 'Next' to begin transferring the file(s) to your device.
    When the file transfer is complete, the Transfer Wizard displays a 'success' message.


  7. Click 'Finish' to exit the Transfer Wizard.
    You may now disconnect your Palm device and enjoy your title.

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