IBM WorkPad Workpad Handbook page 176

3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:
Always
available
Available only
when Palm
Desktop
software for
IBM WorkPad is
running
Manual
Tip:
If you're not sure which option to use, keep the default
setting: Always available.
4. If you are using a serial cradle, click Local tab to display the
settings for the connection between your computer and the PC
companion cradle, and adjust the following options as needed.
Note:
If you are using the USB cradle, you do not need to use the
settings on the Local tab for a direct HotSync operation.
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Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup
folder and constantly monitors the
communication port for synchronization
requests from your PC companion. With
this option, the HotSync Manager
synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop
software for IBM WorkPad is not running.
Starts HotSync Manager and monitors
requests automatically when you open Palm
Desktop software for IBM WorkPad.
Monitors requests only when you select
HotSync Manager from the Start menu.
Advanced HotSync® Operations