3Com Palmone VII Organiser Instructions Manual

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6. Select the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do 
Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.
Note:Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
only the next HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used when you click the Default button in the Custom 
dialog.
7. Click...

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HotSync operations via a modem
You can use a modem to synchronize your organizer when you are 
away from your computer.
Note:The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. 
After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via a modem, you need the 
following:
nA modem connected to your computer
nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem
nA modem, for example, a Palm Modem accessory, connected to 
your...

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3. Adjust the following options as needed. 
Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure 
of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the 
Windows Control Panel.
Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try 
the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you 
experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop soft-
ware and your organizer to find and use the fastest speed.
Modem: Identifies the modem type or manufacturer....

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Note:If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server 
(network modem) instead of connecting to a computer 
modem, see “HotSync operations via a network” later in 
this chapter.
4. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to 
your computer.
5. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, 
and then tap the Dial Prefix check box.
Tip:You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” 
in the dialing sequence....

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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...

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HotSync operations via a network
When you establish a HotSync network connection, you can take 
advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office 
environments. The HotSync network connection enables you to 
perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network or by using a 
cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN 
(provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has the 
HotSync network connection enabled, your...

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3. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Setup.
4. Click the Network tab and make sure your user name has a check 
mark next to it. If the check mark is not there, click the check box 
next to your user name.
5. Click OK.
6. Place your organizer in the cradle and perform a HotSync 
operation.
The HotSync operation records network information about 
your computer on your organizer. With this information, your 
organizer can locate your computer when you perform a 
HotSync operation over...

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Using File Link
The File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and Memo 
Pad information onto your organizer from a separate external file such 
as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a 
separate category on your Palm Desktop software and your organizer. 
You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes to the 
external file when you perform a HotSync operation. 
With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the...

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4. Click New.
5. Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK. 
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each profile that you want to create, and 
then click OK to return to Palm Desktop software. 
7. Select the profile from the User list and create the data for the 
profile (e.g., company phone list, etc.).
To use a profile for the first-time HotSync operation:
1. Place the new organizer in the cradle.
2. Press the HotSync button   on the cradle.
3. Click Profiles. 

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4. Select the profile that you want to load on the organizer, and click 
OK.
5. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the organizer.
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop 
software prompts you to assign a user name to the organizer.