Handspring Treo 180, User Manual

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Chapter 8 Page 191
5. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.
Customizing HotSync application settings
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled
during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation
synchronizes all files between the communicator and your desktop software.
In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want
to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your communicator or your desktop
software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
In addition to the conduits for the applications on your communicator HotSync Manager includes
System and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your
communicator, including keyboard ShortCuts. The Install conduit installs applications on your
communicator.
To customize HotSync application settings:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.
3. From the User pop-up menu, select your user name.
Local
Setup Specifies how the HotSync cable connects to your computer:
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S S S Sp p p pe e e ee e e ed d d d. . . . Determines the speed at which data transfers between your
communicator and Palm Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible
rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting
allows Palm Desktop software and your communicator to find and use
the fastest speed.
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P P P Po o o orrrrtttt.... Identifies the port where you connected the HotSync cable. To
connect using a USB cable, select Handspring USB port.
Modem
Setup Specifies how your communicator communicates with your computer
modem. See the section that begins on page195 for more information.