Conducting modem HotSync operations

Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation

The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define which files and/or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a modem.

To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:

1.Tap the Home icon .

2.Select the HotSync icon .

3.Tap the Menu icon .

4.Select Conduit Setup on the Options menu.

5.Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. The default setting is to synchronize all files.

Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize, even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box.

6.Tap OK.

Performing a modem HotSync operation

After you prepare your computer and your handheld and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync operation.

To perform a modem HotSync operation:

1.Tap the Home icon .

2.Select the HotSync icon .

3.Tap the Modem icon to dial the Palm Desktop modem and synchronize the applications.

4.Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any problems conducting a successful HotSync operation, see “HotSync problems” in Appendix B.

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