This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the cradle (local HotSync), assuming that you have done all the necessary preparations and installations for your CLIÉ handheld and your computer.
For the required preparations and software installation, and for information on performing a HotSync for the first HotSync operation, see the Read This First manual.
1 | Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. | |
2 | Press the HotSync | button on the front panel of the cradle. |
| The HotSync operation starts. | |
When the HotSync operation is complete, a message showing the HotSync completion is displayed on your CLIÉ handheld.
Note
Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld from the cradle until the HotSync operation is complete. Otherwise, the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software may not quit normally.
If the HotSync operation does not start
Make sure that the HotSync 
icon is displayed in the Windows task tray on your computer screen and Local Serial is not selected from the shortcut menu. If the HotSync 
icon is not shown in the task tray, click Start, point to Programs (All Programs in Windows® XP), Sony Handheld, and click HotSync Manager. Press the HotSync 
button on the cradle to start the HotSync operation.
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