Chapter 20 Performing HotSync
Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation
The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define which files
and/or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use
these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a modem.
To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:
Press Home
1.
Tap the HotSync icon
2.
Press Command Stroke
3.
Alternately, press Function
the Options Menu.
Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want
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to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. The default setting is to
synchronize all files.
Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize,
even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box.
Tap OK.
5.
Performing a HotSync operation using an attached modem
After you prepare your computer and your handheld and select your Conduit
Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync operation.
To perform a modem HotSync operation:
Press Home
1.
Tap the HotSync icon
2.
Tap the Modem icon
3.
applications.
Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any problems
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conducting a successful HotSync operation, see
Appendix
300
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Operations
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+ D.
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to dial the Palm Desktop modem and synchronize the
B.
+ Menu
, and then select Conduit Setup on
"HotSync problems"
in