Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync® Operations

Conducting a HotSync operation via the modem

Returning to using the HotSync cable for HotSync operations

It’s easy to return to using the HotSync cable for HotSync operations.

To return to HotSync cable synchronization operations:

1.Connect the HotSync cable to a serial (COM) port on your computer.

2.Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.

3.Choose Setup, and then click Local.

4.Select the COM port where your HotSync cable is connected.

5.Click OK.

The next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just select Local from the menu. You can leave the HotSync application on your pda phone set to perform IR HotSync operations and still use the HotSync cable. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both your desktop computer and a laptop that you travel with. When you travel you don’t have to carry a cable. When you are in the office just connect your organizer with the HotSync cable.

Conducting a HotSync operation via the modem

You can use a modem to synchronize your pda phone when you are away from your computer.

NOTE: The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle.

After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.

To perform a HotSync operation via the modem you must complete the following steps:

Connect a modem to your computer.

Configure the Palm Desktop for use with your modem.

Connect a modem to your organizer.

Configure the Modem preferences on your pda phone for use with your modem (Serial to Modem or IrCOMM to Modem).

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Palm G18 Conducting a HotSync operation via the modem, Returning to using the HotSync cable for HotSync operations