WorldMate™ 8.1 - ReadMe

by MobiMate


Table of contents

  • Installing/Upgrading
  • Purchasing & Registering
  • Manual
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Version History
  • Contact Information

  • Installing/Upgrading

    1. Using the installer (WorldMate.exe):
      Run the installer (WorldMate.exe) and perform a HotSync to complete the installation.

    2. Using a packed file (WorldMate.zip or WorldMate.sit):
      1. Extract the packed file.
      2. Open the Palm Desktop program group, and select the "Palm Install Tool".
        The Palm Install Tool dialog box appears.
      3. In the User Name drop-down menu, choose the User Name that corresponds to your Palm Device.
      4. Click the Browse button to locate the 'WorldMate.prc' file.
      5. Click on the Install button, and click Exit on the dialog that appears.
      6. Set your Palm in the cradle and perform a HotSync.

    3. Upgrading from a previous version of IOUMate:
      Install the new WorldMate version and WorldMate·s PC Conduit software into your PC & Handheld device, as described above. The new version will replace the one you currently have.
      Note: There is NO need to delete the previous version, it will be replaced automatically, and all data will remain untouched.

    Purchasing & Registering

    Click here to purchase WorldMate online with your credit card.
    Having completed the purchase, you'll receive the registration code and instructions by email. Use this code to turn your unregistered version into a registered one.


    Manual

    A manual is available online at http://www.MobiMate.com/worldmate/manual.shtml


    Minimum Requirements

    IOUMate works on OS 3.0 (Palm III) and above.
    At least 250kb free memory is required.


    Version History

    Date Version Description
    1 March, 2002 8.1 Atomic Time Sync
    City & Currency lists can be searched by graffiti (e.g. jump to the first city starting in 'W').
    Japanese Clothing Measurments.
    Dialing prefixes - Updated.
    1 October, 2001 8.0.1 On-line Weather information added
    1 September, 2001 7.8 Time Calculator added
    1 July, 2001 7.2 Dazzling graphics for tabs and clocks.
    Updated area codes.
    Full support for Sony Jog Dial to switch between tabs and more.
    1 Jun, 2001 7.1 Compatability with Palm OS 4.0 (e.g. Palm m505).
    Map - Vertical and horizontal lines drawn on map when dragging cross hair.
    Map - Locating cities works faster.
    1 May, 2001 7.0 World Map - Click on the map to find the closest city, or choose a city and see where it is on the map.
    28 Feb, 2001 6.0 Currency desktop updates - With the WorldMate desktop conduit, you can now get updated rates every time you HotSync™.
    (requires Windows & online connection during HotSync™).
    11 Jan, 2001 5.1 Update WorldMate currency rates on the go! If your Palm can connect online (e.g. PalmVII, OmniSky users), tap 'Get Updated Rates' in the currencies tab.
    New look for the currencies, conversions and clothing measurements tabs.
    New icons for the WorldMate tabs.
    4 Dec, 2000 5.0 Currencies and rates daily updates - Download an update rates file from www.mobimate.com/worldmate and install it on your Palm!
    3 Oct., 2000 4.5 Currencies - added automatic Euro currency dependencies
    Added US and Canadian area codes.
    6 Jun, 2000 4.0 Clocks - Added Alarm.
    Added Measurements Converter.
    Added International Dialing Prefixes List.
    4 Apr. 2000 3.2 Clocks - Updated European DST System
    Support for Palm OS 3.5.
    Color and GrayScale Icons.
    29 Sep. 1999 3.1 Support for vWorldMate - a HandScapeview.
    Clocks - Added (Swatch's) Internet Time.
    Improved startup time.
    14 Dec. 1998 3.0 Currencies convertor.
    Improved 'City Details' user interface.
    30 Jun, 1998 2.0 Automatic calculation of daylight saving time.
    Now you can add your own cities.
    'i' button for every clock to show more info.
    Added option to set home time via new menu item.
    Main clock time format also according to pilot preferences.
    Can change time format in WorldMate's preferences.
    3 Jun, 1998 1.3 Added a "Please wait" window when changing cities.
    Removed delay if you opened cities list but made no choice.
    16 May, 1998 1.2 Added cities: Auckland, Denver, Wellington & G.M.T.
    Registration can now be in mixed case.
    Registered user name will appear in about box
    8 May, 1998 1.1 Now working on all platforms!
    7 May, 1998 1.0 Here we go!


    Contact Information
    Have any comments about the program? Want to share your ideas with us?
    Email us at: WorldMate@MobiMate.com
    Visit our home page: http://www.MobiMate.com