Desktop for IBM WorkPad appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology synchronizes only the needed portions of files, thus reducing synchronization time.

You can synchronize your data by connecting your companion directly to your computer with the cradle or indirectly with a WorkPad c3 Modem or network. See Chapter 6 for information about performing HotSync operations via a modem or network.

Performing a HotSync operation for the first time

The first time you synchronize your data, you need to enter user information on both the companion and Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad. After you enter this information and synchronize, the HotSync Manager recognizes your companion and does not ask for this information again.

If you are a System Administrator preparing several PC companions for a group of users, see “Creating a user profile” in Chapter 6 before performing the following steps.

Important: You must perform your first HotSync operation with a local, direct connection, rather than using a modem.

The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad. If you have not installed this software, see “Installing Palm Desktop for IBM WorkPad” in Chapter 1 for details.

To perform a local HotSync operation:

1. Insert your companion into the cradle.

Tip: The bottom edge of the companion should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly.

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