Palm Handhelds m100 Handbook page 207

I tried to do a local
HotSync operation,
but it did not
complete
successfully.
(continued)
Appendix B
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, make sure you selected the
correct serial port on the Local tab in the
Setup dialog. It should be set to the port
where you connected the cradle/cable.
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, try a lower baud rate
setting on the Local tab in the Setup
dialog.
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, make sure you aren't
running a program, such as America
Online, CompuServe, or WinFax, that
uses the serial port you selected in the
Setup dialog box.
On a Macintosh, try each step in turn:
Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled
on the HotSync Controls tab in the
HotSync Software Setup window.
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, make sure you selected
Local on the Serial Port Settings tab in the
HotSync software settings window, and
that the Local Setup port matches the port
where your cradle/cable is connected.
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, try a lower Speed setting on
the Serial Port Settings tab.
If you are using the optional serial
cradle/cable, make sure you aren't
running a program, such as America
Online, fax or telephony software, or
AppleTalk networking that uses the
serial port you selected in the Serial Port
Settings tab.
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