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Licensed Materials - Property of IBM 5724-E71 Copyright IBM Corporation - 1991, 2003. All rights reserved. IBM, the IBM logo, Lotus, Organizer, and WorkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, or other countries, or both. HotSync, Palm, and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries in one or more countries. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This file contains the latest information about installing and using Organizer 6.1. Some of the information in the online documentation is out of date. Organizer 6.1 includes the following: Compatibility with Windows 2000 and Windows XP Support for Palm OS synchronization with serial and USB devices Enhanced Install program using Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) Fixes for customer-reported issues CONTENTS > System Requirements > Installation > Uninstall > Information about Organizer 6.1 > Troubleshooting The International Program License Agreement displays during the installation process in the same language version as Organizer. This license agreement can also be accessed via the Start menu under Programs - IBM Lotus Organizer 6 - License. All of the language versions of the License Agreement are located in the \Lotus\Org6\License folder.

System Requirements
To use Organizer, you need to make sure your computer meets the following system requirements: Hardware IBM PC or compatible with Pentium class or higher processor VGA or higher resolution adapter and monitor Mouse or other pointing device Microsoft Windows compatible CD-ROM drive Operating System Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher) Microsoft Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 6a or higher) Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows 98

Microsoft Windows 95 Note: Organizer 6.1 was tested on Windows 95 OEM, Service Release 2.5 for the English version and Service Release 2.1 for the German language version. IBM recommends that you install the latest version of Internet Explorer, the Euro patch, and any other updates available for Windows 95. Memory 128MB recommended for Windows XP 64MB recommended for Windows 2000 48MB recommended for Windows NT 4.x 16MB recommended for Windows 95, 98 or ME Disk space Minimum hard-disk space required for Organizer: 34MB (Your hard-disk space usage will vary depending on operating system and configuration.)

Installation
You can use the Install program on the Organizer CD-ROM to upgrade from a previous release or to install Organizer 6.1 for the first time. Note: Before you install Organizer, you should close all Windows programs and shut down all anti-virus protection programs.

> If You Are Upgrading

You can install Organizer 6.1 to the same location as the previous standalone Organizer release, or to a new location. If you are upgrading from Organizer 6, you can follow the Standard Install Instructions below to uninstall Organizer 6 and install Organizer 6.1. The Organizer 6.1 Install program detects whether Organizer 6 is installed and automatically uninstalls it. If you are upgrading from an earlier standalone release of Organizer, IBM recommends that you uninstall the previous Organizer standalone release prior to installing Organizer 6.1. 1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select the previous Organizer standalone release. 4. Choose Change/Remove to uninstall Organizer. 5. Exit the Control Panel. 6. Follow the Standard Install Instructions for Organizer 6.1. If you are upgrading from Organizer 5 included in SmartSuite It is not necessary to uninstall the Organizer 5.x release that is installed with SmartSuite. The version of Organizer in SmartSuite is installed to a unique location and can coexist with the standalone version Organizer 6.1. If you are upgrading from another Personal Information Manager (PIM)

If you are upgrading to Organizer 6.1 from another PIM and have files to convert, do not uninstall the PIM you are converting from until after your information has been successfully converted and is accessible in Organizer 6.1. For more information about upgrading from another PIM, refer to the Information about Organizer 6.1 and the Troubleshooting sections below.

> If You Are a Network Administrator

You should perform an Administrative Install of Organizer 6.1 to a NEW location on the network file server. This will ensure that your users can continue to use the previous Organizer release until they upgrade to Organizer 6.1. For complete information about installing to a network file server, refer to the Readnet.rtf file located in the \Lotus\Org6 folder on the Organizer CD-ROM.

> Standard Install Instructions

When you insert the Organizer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the Install program starts automatically. You can also follow these instructions to install Organizer: 1. Insert the IBM Lotus Organizer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start and then choose Run. 3. Type x:\setup in the Run dialog box (where x: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 4. Click OK. 5. (Optional) Restart Windows after Install is complete. Note: Organizer 6.1 includes the Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) Version 2.0.2600.2. If Version 2.0.2600.2 (or higher) is not present on your system, Organizer 6.1 will install it and force a reboot on your machine before completing the Organizer installation.

Uninstall
The Uninstall program removes all Organizer 6.1 files that were copied to your system when the Organizer product was installed. It also removes all program folders (except for the main Lotus folder), shortcut icons, icons, and Windows registry entries. The Uninstall program does not delete files in your work or personal folders, or other files that were changed after they were installed. It does not delete a folder until all folders and files are removed from that folder. In addition, the Uninstall program does not remove files copied to a file server during an Administrative Install.

> Uninstalling a Standard or Node Installation

The Uninstall program can be accessed from the Start menu. 1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select IBM Lotus Organizer 6 - English. 4. Choose Change/Remove to uninstall Organizer 6.1.

5. Exit the Control Panel.

Information About Organizer 6.1

> Support for Palm OS synchronization with Serial and USB devices
You can synchronize your Organizer information with a Palm connected organizer or WorkPad platform using IBM Lotus EasySync for Organizer. During installation of Organizer 6.1, the EasySync program is copied to the \Lotus\Org6\Easysync directory on the hard disk. To install the EasySync program, navigate to the \Lotus\Org6\Easysync directory and type Setup. For more information, refer to the Readpalm.txt file located in the \Lotus\Org6\Easysync directory. Your serial or USB device should have Palm Desktop version 4.1 or higher to successfully synchronize with Organizer 6.1. IBM recommends that you obtain the latest version of Palm Desktop and the HotSync Manager from Palm. Note: If you use either a Palm connected organizer or an IBM WorkPad, make sure that the Palm Desktop software, which includes HotSync, is installed before you install Organizer and EasySync.

>Organizer Converts Competitive File Types

The Organizer File Converter includes filters to convert files from other Personal Information Managers (PIMs) to Organizer. This utility is installed automatically with Organizer 6.1. You can convert the following types of competitive files to Lotus Organizer: Outlook 97/98, Act! 3.x, DayTimer Organizer, and Sidekick 97/98. For information about converting from a PIM that's not supported by the File Converter, refer to the Troubleshooting section below.

> Creating driving directions and street maps with MapQuest

Organizer provides an icon for creating driving directions and street maps with MapQuest. Currently, you can only create door-to-door driving directions for addresses in the continental United States. City-to-city driving directions are only available for addresses in North America. Street-level mapping is available in the United States and Canada, and throughout most of western Europe.

> New Registration Tool

Organizer 6.1 contains a new Web-based product registration program that prompts you to register at the end of the Organizer installation. Please register Organizer 6.1 using the new registration tool. Note: The postage-paid registration card is no longer included in the Organizer package.

> \EXTRAS Directory Removed from Organizer CD-ROM

The Organizer 6.1 CD-ROM does not include an \EXTRAS directory. The tools and utilities available in \EXTRAS on the Organizer 6 CD-ROM have either been removed or incorporated into the Organizer 6.1 program. The following programs are no longer available on the Organizer 6.1 CD-ROM: Adobe Acrobat Reader Paragon FoneSync OAG Travel Information Lotus SmartCenter The File Converter is installed during the Organizer 6.1 installation.

The IBM Lotus EasySync program is copied to the hard disk during the Organizer 6.1 installation. This program is located in \Lotus\Org6\Easysync. For Node installations, this program is located in \Lotus\Org6\Easysync on the server.

> Lotus DocOnline Books Removed from Organizer 6.1

The DocOnline books that ship with Organizer 6 have been removed from Organizer 6.1. These Adobe Acrobat .PDF files are out of date.

> Some SmartIcons Removed from Organizer 6.1

The following Organizer 6 SmartIcons have been removed from Organizer 6.1 because the associated program or functionality is out of date and/or not available in Organizer 6.1. Online Airline Guide (OAG) Paragon FoneSync eCalendar Companion Lotus cc:Mail Lotus cc:Mail Mobile Lotus SmartCenter Lotus ScreenCam Lotus SmartPics

> Automatic Updates Removed from Organizer 6.1

Organizer 6.1 does not automatically check for product updates. The Organizer 6 menu, Help Product Updates, has been removed from Organizer 6.1. The information about Product Updates in the online documentation is out of date.

> Fixes for Customer-Reported Issues

To see a list of customer-reported issues that are fixed in Organizer 6.1, you can view Lotus Support Technotes on the Web. 1. Navigate to the Lotus Customer Support search page on the Web at URL: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/lotus/support/. 2. In Keyword Search against Lotus content, type the following text string (include the quotes): "fix list" and Organizer and 6.1 3. Click Go. A list of related Lotus Support Technotes displays. 4. Open the Fix List for Organizer 6.1.

> Customer Support Information

Customer support services change periodically. You can call 1-800-553-4270 to obtain updated information about support services. For customer service and updated phone numbers, call 1800-343-5414.

Troubleshooting
> Organizer 6.1 doesn't work after uninstalling SmartSuite
If you have installed both Organizer 6.1 (standalone) and an Organizer 5.x release that's included in SmartSuite, and then uninstall SmartSuite, you may experience some loss of functionality in the Organizer 6.1 program. In this case, IBM recommends that you reinstall Organizer 6.1.

>Upgrading files from previous versions of Organizer

When you upgrade from a previous version of Organizer, you can open your previous files to

upgrade them. From the File menu, click Open and choose the file you wish to upgrade. Organizer automatically upgrades your data and compacts the file. This process works for files with the extensions .OR5, .OR4, .OR3, .OR2, and .ORG. Note: Once you upgrade a file, you will not be able to access the upgraded file (.OR6) in the previous version of Organizer.

> Upgrading from another Personal Information Manager (PIM)

You can use the File Converter to upgrade from Outlook 97/98, Act! 3.x, Day-Timer Organizer, and Sidekick 97/98. If you are converting from a PIM that's not supported by the File Converter, you still may be able to convert your information. 1. Open your old application and save your data as a comma-separated text file or a dBase file. Organizer can import these file types. Records in comma-separated text files must be separated by paragraph returns. 2. If your previous program used custom fields, make note of the use and order of these fields. When you map the current fields to Organizer fields, you may only see "custom field 1" in the dialog box instead of the field name you used. Knowing the contents of this field will help you map it correctly. 3. From the File menu in Organizer 6.1, choose Import. Make sure you select the right file type in this dialog box. You can also map old fields to new fields here. 4. As you work out the mapping from the old fields to the new fields, you can save the mapping to use again. 5. When you are ready to convert, try it out first in a new empty Organizer file to test it. If you don't like the results, you can replace your file with its backup. 6. When you are satisfied with the information and mapping, you can use the saved mapping instructions to complete the conversion into a real Organizer file.

> Calendar section and/or Contact records are not published to FTP
If you find that you are not able to publish your Calendar section or Contact records to an FTP location, try publishing the information to a local directory first, then copy it to the FTP location.

> Dragging and dropping a Contact record to another application doesn't work
When you drag and drop a Contact record to a third party application, nothing happens. Organizer uses vCard 3.0 (the most recent version) as the default format and the other application may not support this format. To change the vCard format in Organizer, open your Organizer file. From the File menu, choose User Setup, then choose Organizer Preferences. Click the Environment tab. For "Create vCards using," select vCard 2.1.