Importing Palm Desktop 2.6 to OSX v.4 (Tiger)

Hi there,
I am a Mac user and purchased a new computer about a year ago. My former Palm software, 2.6, was on my old computer, a Mac with OS 9.2.2 installed. I e-mailed the files to myself, and opened the version of Palm I uploaded to my new Mac, OSX v.4.11. I cannot open or integrate the old files into the new. What do I do? I have hundred of contacts I do not want to hand enter. I am not sure of the version of Palm on the new Mac, but I think it's in the 4 series.
Thank you,
Kris
Post relates to: Palm V

Hi there,
I have never had a device until recently, and have yet to use it. Someone gave me a Palm V. However, I have used the software, and downloaded the version suited to my OSX 4.11 to that hard drive. I then e-mailed my files to myself, attaching the old data files and downloaded them to the desktop of the new computer. I do still have the old computer, though never had a "device" back then. I do not think the Palm V will synch with the old, old database (2.6.) I'm not sure how to "export" otherwise. Can you please clarify?
Thank you!
Kris
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