Handspring Visor manual Customizing HotSync application settings

Customizing HotSync application settings

For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between the handheld and Palm Desktop software.

In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.

In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense, Palm Desktop software includes System and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti® ShortCuts. The Install conduit installs applications on your handheld.

To customize HotSync application settings:

1.Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar).

Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software menu bar.

2.From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.

3.Select the appropriate user name from the list.

4.Select an application in the Conduit list.

5.Click Change.

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