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CHAPTER 16
Performing HotSync
®
Operations
HotSync
®
technology enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm
OS
®
handhelds and Palm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft
Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your handheld and Palm Desktop
software. You can synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct
methods include placing your handheld in the cradle attached to your computer,
or using infrared communications. An indirect method is using a modem.
Selecting HotSync setup options
You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, you can
adjust the local and modem HotSync settings as well.
To set the HotSync options on a Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
2. Choose Setup.
3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:
Always available
Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup folder and
constantly monitors the communication port for
synchronization requests from your handheld. With this
option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes data even
when Palm Desktop software is not running.