Chapter 6 Advanced HotSync
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Operations
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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 Applications icon .
2.
Tap the HotSync icon .
3.
Tap the Menu icon .
4.
Tap Options, and then tap Conduit Setup.
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.
NOTE
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 O K.
Performing a HotSync operation via a modem
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 Applications icon .
2.
Tap 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 Appendix B
.