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CHAPTER 5 Synchronizing Your Handheld with Your Computer

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Key Term

HotSync® Technology that allows you to synchronize the info on your handheld with the info on your computer.

Key Term

HotSync

Manager Software you use to choose synchronization settings and that must be active when you synchronize.

Tip

If the Select User dialog box appears during synchronization, select the username whose information you want to synchronize, and click OK. Or, create a new username.

Everybody in your family can synchronize their handheld to the same copy of Palm Desktop software. Just make sure that each handheld has its own username; Palm Desktop software reads the username and recognizes the handheld during synchronization. Although several people can share the same copy of Palm Desktop software, they should not share the same username.

How do I synchronize?

You can synchronize your handheld with your computer in the following ways:

•Wirelessly using Bluetooth® technology on your handheld.

•Using the HotSync® cable attached to your handheld and your computer

•Using your handheld’s infrared (IR) port

•Connecting to your company’s network, either wirelessly or using a cable (Windows only)

[ ! ] IMPORTANT The first time you synchronize, you must use the HotSync cable or your handheld’s IR port. If you followed the instructions to synchronize during initial setup, you’ve already covered this requirement.

To synchronize, HotSync Manager must be active. HotSync Manager was installed when you installed Palm® Desktop software; if you didn't install Palm Desktop software, you don't have HotSync Manager on your computer.

On a Windows computer, you know HotSync Manager is active when its icon appears in the lower-right corner of your screen. If the icon is not there, turn it on by clicking Start, and then selecting Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group, and select HotSync Manager.

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