palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager User Manual page 178

CHAPTER 14
Tip
Need more help with
synchronizing your
device? Open
Palm Desktop software,
go to the Help menu, and
then select HotSync
Online Troubleshooting
Guide.
LifeDrive from palmOne
Common Questions
What do I do if I can't synchronize with my computer?
Make sure the USB sync cable is connected securely.
WINDOWS ONLY
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• Click the HotSync Manager
Windows taskbar in the lower-right corner of your
screen. Make sure that Local USB has a checkmark
next to it. If not, click it.
• If you don't see the HotSync Manager icon, click
Start on the Windows taskbar, and then select
Programs. Go to the palmOne program group and
select HotSync Manager. Click the HotSync Manager icon when it appears in the system tray.
Make sure that Local USB is selected.
MAC ONLY
• Make sure that HotSync Manager is enabled: Open the Palm folder and double-click the HotSync
Manager icon. On the HotSync Controls tab, be sure Enabled is selected. If it is not, click it. On
the Connection Settings tab, make sure that USB has a checkmark next to it.
• Disconnect the USB sync cable from your computer, and then reconnect the cable and restart
your computer.
How do I change from synchronizing with Palm Desktop software to
synchronizing with Outlook?
WINDOWS ONLY
During CD installation, you chose a desktop software application to synchronize with your device.
You may have chosen Palm Desktop software at that time. But if Microsoft Outlook already
contains all of your contacts, appointments, tasks, and notes, you can change your
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