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Tip

If the Select User dialog box appears during synchronization, select the username of the handheld you want to synchronize, and click OK.

» Key Term

Third-party application A software program that runs on a Palm OS handheld, but is not created or supported by palmOne, Inc.

Tip

If you have problems with your new handheld after you synchronize, you may

need to update your third- party applications.

Setting Up Your Handheld and Your Computer

Step 4: Connecting your handheld to your computer

In this step, you connect your handheld to your computer and synchronize for the first time. Synchronizing simply means that any information you enter in one place (your handheld or computer) is automatically updated in the other.

[ ! ] IMPORTANT Be sure to synchronize your information at least once a day so that you always have an up-to-date backup copy of important information.

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Connect your handheld to your

 

computer:

a. Plug the HotSync cable into a USB port on your computer.

b. Plug the cable into your handheld.

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