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Always available
Available only
when Palm
Desktop software
is running
Manual
Tip: If you're not sure which option to use, keep the default
setting: Always available.
4. Click the Local tab to display the settings for the connection
between your computer and the organizer cradle, and adjust the
following options as needed.
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Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup
folder and constantly monitors the
communication port for synchronization
requests from your organizer. With this
option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes
data even when Palm Desktop software is
not running.
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.
Advanced HotSync® Operations