System Requirements

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Palm

System Requirements

We are compatible with ALL Palm*, PalmOne and Sony Clie Branded devices.

  • Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 32 bit with Palm Desktop 6.2. (Not compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7 64 bit computers)
  • Mac OS 10.4 or higher with Palm Desktop 4.0.1 or higher

*Lexicomp is currently working with Palm for compatability with the newly released Palm Pre. We expect this to be complete within the next few months.*

**Palm Desktop can be downloaded through http://www.palm.com **

Please note: 64-bit versions of Windows are not supported for USB synchronization.

Windows Mobile 6 & PocketPC/Windows Mobile 5

Please Note: The Windows Mobile 6 software is compatible with all devices running Windows Mobile 6.0. It is not compatible with Windows Phone 7. If you are running an earlier version of Windows Mobile, please purchase the PocketPC software.

System Requirements - Windows Mobile 6

  • Windows Mobile powered device running Windows Mobile 6.0
  • 600 MB of free space on SB card
  • Strong cell or wifi connection for installation and updating
  • Notice: The Lexicomp On-Hand application may transfer a significant amount of data which could result in charges from your carrier. We recommend that you utilize an unlimited data plan or connect to a WiFi network when installing or updating this product. Please contact your carrier for assistance with your data plan or with utilizing a WiFi connection. We currently do not support Windows Phone 7.

System Requirements - Pocket PC/Windows Mobile 5

  • Device running Pocket PC 2003 (or later) or Windows Mobile 5
  • Windows 2000/XP with Active Sync 4.1 or later
  • Windows Vista with Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 or later

*Asian Pocket PC handhelds using the Asiatic characters (e.g. Chinese) can cause problems where the content does not display. You may disable your Asiatic fonts to allow the information to display properly.

**Active Sync and Windows Mobile Device Center can be downloaded through http://www.microsoft.com **

BlackBerry 5.0 (Stored) and 4.x (Data/Cell)

System Requirements - 5.0 (Stored)

  • The software is accessed directly from the BlackBerry. A computer is not needed for the installation or use.
  • BlackBerry Handheld OS 5.0 or 6.0
  • SD card with 600 MB of free space
  • Internet Connection: the On-Hand software for BlackBerry 5.0 devices requires a cell or wifi connection for installation. After installation, connectivity is only required for updating and the display of images.
  • This software is not compatible with the BlackBerry PlayBook.
  • Notice: The Lexicomp On-Hand application may transfer a significant amount of data which could result in charges from your carrier. We recommend that you utilize an unlimited data plan or connect to a WiFi network when installing or updating this product. Please contact your carrier for assistance with your data plan or with utilizing a WiFi connection.

System Requirements - 4.x (Data/Cell)

The software is accessed directly from the BlackBerry. A computer is not needed for the installation or use.

  • Internet Connection: the On-Hand software for BlackBerry requires a constant data connection when in use. We recommend an unlimited data plan to avoid overage charges.
  • BlackBerry Handheld OS 4.1 or later

MOBILE

System Requirements

Lexicomp MOBILE, a browser-based application, works on most smartphones and mobile devices with wireless connectivity. MOBILE allows instantaneous access to our content: as soon as the application is accessed, you're viewing live data, no updating required! Similar to our BlackBerry software, MOBILE requires Internet connectivity (through a cell signal or wifi) to function.

  • Internet connection during application use
  • Mobile Browser
    • Internet Explorer
    • Safari Mobile
    • Opera Mobile 8.65 or higher for touch-screen and non touch-screen devices (http://www.opera.com)
    • Opera Mini 4.1 or higher for touch-screen devices (http://www.opera.com)

To verify your mobile browser is compatible with the MOBILE site, please visit http://m.lexi.com/test within the browser on your device.

*Please Note* Non touch-screen devices must have Opera Mobile 8.65 or higher installed.

iPhone™, iPod® touch, and iPad

System Requirements

  • iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad running OS 3.1.3 or later
  • 600 mb free
  • iTunes 7.3 or later
  • Notice: The Lexicomp On-Hand application may transfer a significant amount of data which could result in charges from your carrier. We recommend that you utilize an unlimited data plan or connect to a WiFi network when installing or updating this product. Please contact your carrier for assistance with your data plan or with utilizing a WiFi connection.

Please visit our iPhone page to learn more.

HP webOS

System Requirements

  • HP webOS 3.0.0 or later
  • SD card or internal memory with at least 600 mb free space

Due to known issues, the HP webOS software is incompatible with the HP Pre 3 and HP Veer devices.

The Lexicomp On-Hand application may transfer a significant amount of data which could result in charges from your carrier. We recommend that you utilize an unlimited data plan or connect to a WiFi network when installing or updating this product. Please contact your carrier for assistance with your data plan or with utilizing a WiFi connection.

Android™

System Requirements

  • Android powered phone running v1.5 or higher
  • Access to the Android Market
  • SD card with at least 600 mb free space
  • Notice: The Lexicomp On-Hand application may transfer a significant amount of data which could result in charges from your carrier. We recommend that you utilize an unlimited data plan or connect to a WiFi network when installing or updating this product. Please contact your carrier for assistance with your data plan or with utilizing a WiFi connection.