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LoboTX · 05-03-2008, 08:15 PM

Calling all gurus.....or one good one ?

Just got a used 650 locked (Cingular/AT&T) without the CD or manual. Downloaded a manual and Desktop but still have some questions. I’ve read many threads on several sites the information is scattered and non-specific in some cases. Hope there's help to be had here.....
I’d greatly appreciate anyone’s help/advice on how to proceed on several fronts, namely:
--- Do I buy/beg/steal a 650 CD or just download desktop ver 4.1.4e (which I’ve done but not installed) ? Assume either will allow me to transfer old records ? (I’ve got a ton of old contacts, etc from my Visor Deluxe and am using Desktop version 4.0.1 on my XP laptop).
--- Do a hard reset first before synching to PC, right ?
--- Do I do a firmware upgrade first ? (how do I check the version I’ve got in case that’s already been done ? previous owner had an IT guy and seller doesn’t know what’s been done to it). Afraid to try custom ROM stuff for now so will just use Palm site's updates.
--- I plan on getting it unlocked soon for overseas usage, so should I get that done before anything else or does it matter ? If I unlock it first do I select the firmware update for a "GSM Unlocked" or "AT&T" on Palm's update site ?

The Treo is working fine so far. I’ve had it turned on and occasionally off for 4 days – works great, no freezes !!!. All software appears to be functioning (not sure about web browser as my plan is cell only). I’ve heard horror stories about such things, but forums like this convinced me a Treo was the way to go. So far I love it !

TIA !!!

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LoboTX Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do I do first - unlock or update ? More... Calling all gurus.....or one good one ? Just got a used 650 locked (Cingular/AT&T) without the CD or manual. Downloaded a manual and Desktop but still have some questions. I’ve read many threads on several sites the information is scattered and non-specific in some cases. Hope there's help to be had here..... I’d greatly appreciate anyone’s help/advice on how to proceed on several fronts, namely: --- Do I buy/beg/steal a 650 CD or just download desktop ver 4.1.4e (which I’ve done but not installed) ? Assume either will allow me to transfer old records ? (I’ve got a ton of old contacts, etc from my Visor Deluxe and am using Desktop version 4.0.1 on my XP laptop). --- Do a hard reset first before synching to PC, right ? --- Do I do a firmware upgrade first ? (how do I check the version I’ve got in case that’s already been done ? previous owner had an IT guy and seller doesn’t know what’s been done to it). Afraid to try custom ROM stuff for now so will just use Palm site's updates. --- I plan on getting it unlocked soon for overseas usage, so should I get that done before anything else or does it matter ? If I unlock it first do I select the firmware update for a "GSM Unlocked" or "AT&T" on Palm's update site ? The Treo is working fine so far. I’ve had it turned on and occasionally off for 4 days – works great, no freezes !!!. All software appears to be functioning (not sure about web browser as my plan is cell only). I’ve heard horror stories about such things, but forums like this convinced me a Treo was the way to go. So far I love it ! TIA !!!