Palm P80505RGRS - Tungsten W Smartphone Handbook page 298

Chapter 20 Performing HotSync
Available only
when Palm
Desktop software
is running
Manual
If you're not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Always
available.
If you are using a serial cradle/cable, click the Local tab to display the settings
4.
for the connection between your computer and the handheld cradle/cable, and
adjust the following options as needed.
If you are using the USB cradle/cable, you do not need to use the settings on the
Local tab for a direct HotSync operation.
Serial Port
Speed
Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as
5.
needed. See
in this chapter for more information.
If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network
6.
settings and adjust the options as needed. For more information, see
"Conducting network HotSync operations"
Click OK.
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® Operations
Starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests
automatically when you open Palm Desktop software.
Monitors requests only when you select HotSync Manager
from the Start menu.
Identifies the port that HotSync Manager uses to
communicate with the cradle/cable. You can change the port
selection.
Your handheld cannot share this port with an internal
modem or other device.
Determines the speed at which data is transferred between
your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast
As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience
problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop software and
your handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
"Conducting HotSync operations using an attached modem"
later in this chapter.
later