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4. Tap the time columns to set the hour and minute.
5. When the alarm reminder message appears, do one of the 
following:
Tap OK to permanently dismiss the reminder and return to the 
current screen.
Tap Snooze to dismiss the reminder and return to the current 
screen. The reminder message appears again in five minutes, and 
an attention indicator blinks in the upper-left corner of the screen 
to remind you of the pending alarm. When the reminder message 
reappears, the current time displays in the Reminder bar and the 
alarm time displays on the screen. 
6. Tap Go To to open Clock.
Clock menus
Clock menus are shown here for your reference, and Clock features 
that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here.
See “Using menus” in Chapter 1 for information about choosing menu 
commands.
Options menu 
						

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Display 
OptionsAllows you to choose which information appears 
on the Clock screen.
nDay. Activates the day of the week display. 
When it is on, the day appears above the time.
nDate. Activates the date display. When it is on, 
the date appears below the time.
Alarm 
PreferencesnSound. Sets the sound of the alarm. The choices 
are Alarm, Bumble Bee, Reveille, Sonata, Wake 
Up, and Warbler.
nVolume. Defines how loud the alarm sounds. 
The choices are Low, Medium, and High.
About ClockShows version information for Clock. 
						

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Chapter 6
Advanced HotSync® 
Operations
HotSync® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or 
more Palm OS® handhelds and Palm™ Desktop software or another 
PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must 
connect your handheld and Palm Desktop software. You can 
synchronize your data either directly or indirectly. Direct methods 
include connecting your handheld to the cradle/cable attached to 
your computer, or using infrared communications. An indirect 
method is using a modem. 
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and perform a 
HotSync operation via infrared communications or a modem. See 
“Exchanging and updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 5 for 
information about performing your first and subsequent local 
HotSync operations.
Selecting HotSync setup options
You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, 
you can adjust the local and modem HotSync settings as well.
To set the HotSync options on a Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
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3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:
Tip:
If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default 
setting: Always available.
4. If you are using an optional serial cradle/cable, click the Local tab 
to display the settings for the connection between your computer 
and the handheld cradle/cable, and adjust the following options as 
needed. 
Note:
If you are using the USB cradle/cable, you do not need to 
use the settings on the Local tab for a direct HotSync 
operation. 
Always availableAdds HotSync Manager to the Startup 
folder and constantly monitors the 
communication port for synchronization 
requests from your handheld. With this 
option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes 
data even when Palm Desktop software is 
not running.
Available only 
when Palm 
Desktop 
software is 
runningStarts HotSync Manager and monitors 
requests automatically when you open Palm 
Desktop software.
ManualMonitors requests only when you select 
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5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the 
options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via 
modem” later in this chapter for more information.
6. Click OK.
To set the HotSync options on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2. Click the HotSync Controls tab and select any of the following 
options.
Serial PortIdentifies the port that HotSync Manager uses 
to communicate with the cradle/cable. The 
Palm Desktop installation software 
automatically detects the port to which you 
connected the cradle/cable. If necessary, you 
can change the port selection.
Note:
Your 
handheld cannot share this port 
with an internal modem or other 
device. 
SpeedDetermines the speed at which data is 
transferred between your handheld 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 handheld to find 
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3. If you are using the optional serial cradle/cable, click the Serial 
Port Settings tab and select any of the following options.
Note:
If you are using the USB cradle/cable, you do not need to 
adjust the settings on the Serial Port Settings tab for a direct 
HotSync operation; they are automatically set when you 
perform the first HotSync operation.
HotSync 
Enabled/
DisabledActivates the serial port monitor and prepares 
your Macintosh to synchronize with your 
handheld. By default, the serial port monitor is 
enabled whenever you start your Macintosh. 
Keep this default if your cradle/cable is 
always connected to a specific port (USB, 
serial, or modem). If, however, you use the 
same port for other devices besides the cradle/
cable, disable the serial port monitor and then 
enable it manually only when you connect the 
cradle/cable to perform a HotSync operation. 
Enable 
HotSync 
software at 
system startupActivates the serial port monitor automatically 
each time you start your computer. If this 
option is not checked, you must open HotSync 
Manager and select the Enabled option before 
you can perform a HotSync operation.
Show more 
detail in 
HotSync LogIncludes more troubleshooting information in 
the log that is generated when you perform a 
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Check for a 
handheld 
connection 
usingSelect the method you use to synchronize your 
handheld and your desktop applications:
Local Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld and cradle/cable are connected to 
this Macintosh.
Modem Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld communicates to this Macintosh 
across a telephone line. 
Both Setups. Synchronizes using the cradle/
cable, or through the modem; HotSync 
Manager monitors both connections for 
communication from a handheld.
Note:
Choosing Both Setups prevents you 
from using either port for other 
operations such as printing, faxing, or 
AppleTalk networking.
Local SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
using the cradle/cable that is connected to 
your Macintosh. If you are using the USB 
cradle/cable for a direct HotSync operation, 
you do not need to set these options; set them 
if you are using the optional serial cradle/
cable.
nSpeed. Determines the speed at which data 
is transferred between your handheld 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 
handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
cradle/cable. Select the port where you 
connected the cradle/cable. If you perform 
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Note:
You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare 
your Macintosh to synchronize using the cradle/cable or a 
modem. However, choosing both setups prevents you from 
using either port for other operations such as printing, 
faxing, or AppleTalk networking. 
4. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Modem SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
across a telephone line. To do this you must 
purchase an optional add-on modem 
accessory for your handheld, have a modem 
connected to your Macintosh, and set the 
following options:
nModem. Identifies the type of modem 
connected to your Macintosh. If your 
modem does not appear on the list, use the 
Hayes setting, or choose Custom to enter a 
command string. Refer to the manual that 
came with your modem to find the 
appropriate command string.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
modem. Select the USB, modem, or printer 
port where you connected the modem 
cable. 
nModem Speaker. Activates the modem’s 
speaker. If you are having trouble 
connecting, turn on this option to make 
sure the modem connected to your 
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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 handheld and Palm 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 handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid 
synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, 
Note Pad, and Memo Pad, Palm Desktop software includes System 
and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system 
information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti
® ShortCuts. 
The Install conduit installs add-on applications on your handheld. 
To customize HotSync application settings on a 
Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync icon ™ in the Windows system tray (bottom-
right corner of the taskbar).
Tip:
You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm 
Desktop software menu bar.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.
3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
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6. Click 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 OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
applications.
9. Click Done to activate your settings.
To customize HotSync application settings on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.