Daylight Saving Time Update for Palm OS Devices
Which devices need this update?
- Treo 700p
- Treo 680, 650, 600
- Treo 300, 270
- LifeDrive
- Tungsten T5,T3, T2, T
- Tungsten C, E2, E, W
- Zire 72, 31, 21
- TX, Z22
Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time is different from the automatic DST start/end date built into some Palm devices.
Update your device to reflect the correct time when the new DST changes take effect. Without the Daylight Saving Time Updates, calendar events and email messages will indicate an hour off the actual time in locations that observe DST.
Before you download
- Windows users: This software only updates your Palm device. Before you begin, you may need to install two Microsoft updates in order for your system to reflect the DST rule changes. Visit Microsoft's website for more info.
- All users: Verify that Calendar events on your Palm device and desktop computer coincide.
- Palm Desktop users: You may experience shifting Calendar events during the periods of 3/11/07 to 4/1/07 and 10/28/07 to 11/4/07.
- All users: In the event of a hard reset, this update will need to be installed and run again on your device.
It is always a good idea to make a backup of your important information. Prior to installing this update, Palm recommends backing up your Calendar events, or printing them out for reference, in the event that Calendar information is shifted.
Download & install
Before you install the Daylight Saving Time Update, you may need to install two Microsoft updates. You'll need to do this from your desktop PC (not your Palm device). If you have any questions about the updates, consult with Microsoft or your IT department. These updates are not affiliated with Palm.
Do not install the Palm software below until you've performed the Microsoft updates.
- When you click on the download link (below), installation will begin. But first, read these instructions and make sure you understand them.
- After you click the download link, you'll be asked where to save the file. Select Save to: Device or Save to: Applications (do not select "Card").
- On the next screen, select Save (not "Save and open"). When asked if you want to accept "DSTUpdater.prc" into Applications, select Yes.
- Once you've downloaded the software over-the-air, go to Applications
.
- Tap on the application named DSTUpdater (DSTUpda…).
- Tap OK on the screen that appears.
- Your Palm device is now updated with the new DST rules.
This update has been modified since its original posting. This version resolves an issue with Palm OS devices running the Spanish language where the Honolulu time zone is incorrectly updated. If you have already applied the update and your Palm device is not in Spanish, you don't need to install this modified version.
