Step 6: Performing a HotSync® operation for the first time

What is a HotSync operation?

HotSync, which is a technology particular to a Palm OS® platform device, is the one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer, and back up the CLIÉ data on your computer. For details, see “Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation” in the Operating Instructions manual.

When performing a HotSync® operation for the first time, you have to enter your user information both into your CLIÉ handheld and into the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. After the user name is recognized, you do not have to enter the same information again.

1 Press the HotSync button on the cradle.

Press the HotSync button.

The USB Driver Installation Wizard starts automatically.

2 When the New User dialog box is displayed on your computer screen, select the user name.

Select the same user name you entered in step 8 on page 33.

Note

Every handheld should have a unique name. To prevent loss of a user’s records, never try to synchronize more than one handheld to the same user name.

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