Palm TM Zire Zire 71, Handbook

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Conducting modem HotSync 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 Home icon .
2.
Select the HotSync icon .
3.
Tap the Menu icon .
4.
Select Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
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.
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 OK.
Performing a modem HotSync operation
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 Home icon .
2.
Select 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
“HotSync problems” in
Appendix B .