Palm Desktop 4, W7 drivers & HotSynch working. Also, Desktop Text Size Increase.

Hope this is of use to anyone wishing to continue using their Palm M515 (or similar).
I am using the M515 with Windows 7 and have the HotSynch working fine.
A) W7 Drivers
- Download & Install "ACEECA Handheld Device Drivers" from "Access, Inc." OR "ACEECA International Limited"
http://aceeca.com/index.php?option=com_maqmahelpdesk&Itemid=5&id_workgroup=1&task=downloads_product&...
   my driver dates: 4/4/2011  (if you cannot find the drivers, or they are removed, email me at   [Personal Information Removed]
- Ignore the W7 error messages during Install.
- Device Manager will report "This device cannot start. (Code 10)", but it will work perfectly.
- The "device" will most likely appear as something like: "PCI bus 4, device 0, function 0"
B) Palm Desktop 4 software - increase Font Size for better viewing
Font Size from Desktop 4.1 to 4.1.4 is Too Small--can it be changed. [ Edited ]
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03-08-2010 03:05 PM - last edited on 03-08-2010 09:51 PM
Using "regedit" I was able to change the font size larger for use with the Palm Desktop software.
  Run "regedit" and export (save) a backup copy for safety
    File  >  Export  
  Search for "FontSmall"
    Edit  >  Find  >  Find what  >  FontSmall
  Click on FontSizeGeneral and change the "Value data" to 16
  Exit "regedit"
  Run Palm Desktop software and enjoy the new legible font size!
  Notes:
  1) The location of the Palm Desktop software on my system using "regedit" is:
        HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\U.S. Robotics\Pilot Desktop\Core
        * Your location of the Palm Desktop software may differ.
  2) I tested this on monitors using resolutions of 1280 x 1024 and 1024 x 768
        The font size is noticeably readable and much, much better
  3) You may also change the font family from the default (Arial) to another, such as Verdana, etc.
        FontCard    (Changes the font family in the side panels)
        FontGeneral    (Changes the font family for most of the program fonts)
  4) Operating System: Windows XP Pro
        Palm Desktop v4.1.4
C) HotSynch Configuration
- suggest you disable most of the sysnch options.
- for 1st synch op., enable by default "Synchronize both ways". The Palm Desktop should prompt for username. Make sure you use the existing "user", ex "Paul" at the "input new user" prompt on Palm Desktop during the 1st time HotSynch. If you get it wrong, do not panic, you will create a new user and Synch all the same. Just repeat the operation with the correct name, verify the data is synched under both users, then delete the "duplicate".
- After 1s Synch, set defaults for future Synch ops., ie. Synch Both Ways, or Handheld overwrites Desktop...et cetera. Think about how you use the Handhelp and where you generally input most fresh appointments and memos. Personally I "synchronize" both ways in order to no miss anything.
NB: The M515 are being given away in 2nd hand shops. They are cheap & easy to find & work great. I have a collection. When one breaks I Synch to the next and never lose data. Unlike various "Smartphones" which have a tendency to break after just one bump or "fall", get stolen or just die!
Long live PALM! Thank you for reliable products

Thanks for this contribution, wobbly2010!
The m515 was a great device in its time!  I used to tether it to my cell phone via cable, and then place it into the Palm IR keyboard turning it into a portable "tiny terminal" as I used to refer to it.  Mobile internet!  What a concept...
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