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NOTE: FileMaker Mobile 8 for Pocket PCs requires ActiveSync 3.8 and is not compatible with Windows Vista or Windows Mobile 6. FileMaker Mobile 8 for the Palm OS is not compatible with Palm OS 6.

What's included with FileMaker Mobile 8

Installer:

FileMaker Mobile 8 (Mac or Windows) on CD-ROM, PDF documentation on CD-ROM

Documentation:

FileMaker Mobile 8 User's Guide

Languages:

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese

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Handheld requirements

Palm OS

  • Palm OS compatible handheld
  • 2MB of storage
  • Palm OS 4.1 to 5.4.
  • HotSync cradle or cable
  • FileMaker Mobile 8 not compatible with Palm OS 6

Pocket PC (Windows only)

  • ARM-based Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition devices.
  • 16MB of RAM
  • ActiveSync 3.8 must be installed for Pocket PC handhelds
  • ActiveSync cradle
  • Important Compatibility Information

    • FileMaker Mobile 8 earlier is not compatible with Windows Vista
    • FileMaker Mobile 8 and earlier is not compatible with Windows Mobile 6.

Desktop requirements

Mac OS X

  • Macintosh computer with G3, G4, or G5 processor
  • FileMaker Mobile 8 is certified to work with Rosetta. For latest news on these topics, subscribe to FileMaker News. Learn more.
  • 256MB of RAM
  • CD or DVD drive
  • One available USB port
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4*
  • Palm Desktop 4.1.4 with HotSync Manager installed for Palm OS handhelds

Windows

  • Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • CD or DVD drive
  • One available serial or USB port
  • Windows 2000 SP4*
  • Windows XP SP2*
  • Palm Desktop 4.2 with HotSync Manager installed for Palm OS handhelds
  • ActiveSync 3.8 installed for Pocket PC handhelds
  • FileMaker Mobile 8 will not install on Windows Vista

Supported FileMaker Software


FileMaker Pro 9, FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced, FileMaker Server 9, FileMaker Server 9 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 8.5, FileMaker Pro 8.5 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 8, FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced, FileMaker Server 8, FileMaker Server 8 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 7, or FileMaker Developer 7.

FileMaker has tested with the SPT 1800 and MC50 barcode reading devices.
Note: FileMaker Mobile does not directly support external memory cards, such as CompactFlash or SD cards.

* Version stated is the minimal requirement. The software may also work with later versions certified by FileMaker.

** Please click here for important information about the limitations of running FileMaker 8 products with Rosetta and other information regarding FileMaker 8 and Rosetta.