9.10
Chapter 9 Using HotSync
®
Operations
HotSync
®
Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Modem
Selecting Conduits for a Modem HotSync Operation
You can define which files and applications on your handheld synchronize during a modem HotSync operation to
minimize the time required to synchronize data with a Palm™ Modem accessory. To define what synchronizes, use the
Conduit Setup dialog box.
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.
To define which files/applications on your device synchronize during a HotSync
®
operation:
1. Tap the
Home
icon. Then tap the
HotSync
icon.
2. Tap the
Menu
icon
.
3. Tap
Options
, and then tap
Conduit Setup
.
4. In the Conduit Setup dialog box, 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.
5. Tap
OK
.
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
Home
icon. Then tap the
HotSync
icon.
2. Tap the
Modem
icon to dial the Palm™ Desktop modem and synchronize the applications.
3. Wait for the HotSync operation to complete.