Step 6: Performing A Hotsync Operation For The First Time; Step 6: Performing A Hotsync; Operation For The First Time - Sony CLIE PEG-N760C Manual

Step 6: Performing a HotSync

for the first time
What is a HotSync operation?
HotSync, a technology particular to a Palm OS
one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your
CLIÉ handheld and your computer, and backup the CLIÉ data on your
computer. For details, see "Exchanging and updating data using a
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HotSync operation" in the Operating Instructions manual.
When performing a HotSync
enter your user information both into your CLIÉ handheld and into the
Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. After the user name is recognized,
you do not have to enter the same information again.
1
Press the HotSync
The USB Driver Installation Wizard starts automatically.
2
When the New User dialog box is displayed on your
computer screen, select the user name.
Select the same user name you entered in step 8 on page 32.
Note
Every handheld should have a unique name. To prevent loss of a user's
records, never try to synchronize more than one handheld to the same user
name.
3
Click OK on your computer screen.
A beep sounds and the HotSync operation starts. When the HotSync
process is complete, a message showing the HotSync operation
completion is displayed on your CLIÉ handheld.
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operation for the first time, you have to
button on the cradle.
Press the HotSync button.
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