
Note: User names appear in the User
Each subsequent time you perform a HotSync operation, HotSync Manager reads the user name from your handheld and synchronizes the data in the folder of the same name.
Note: Be sure you select the correct user name from the User pop- up before entering data on Palm Desktop or performing a HotSync operation.
If you are a System Administrator preparing several handhelds for a group of users, you may want to create a user profile. See “Creating a user profile” in Chapter 5 before performing the following steps.
Important: You must perform your first HotSync operation with a local, direct serial connection.
The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop software. If you have not installed this software, see “Installing Palm Desktop software” in Chapter 1 for instructions.
To perform a local HotSync operation on a Macintosh:
1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable.
Shown with a HotSync cradle. Some models use a cable in place of the cradle.
2.Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled:
3.Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable.
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