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If you are a system administrator preparing several handhelds for a group of users, 
you may want to create a user profile. See “Creating a user profile” later in this 
chapter before performing the following steps.
IMPORTANTYou must perform your 
first HotSync operation with a local, direct 
connection or with infrared communication, rather than with a modem.
The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm Desktop 
software. See“Step 4: Run...

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4.In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you 
installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK.
The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears, and synchronization begins.
5.Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete.
When the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from 
the cradle/cable. Gently tilt your handheld forward in the cradle/cable, and 
then lift it up to remove it....

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nYour computer must have an installed infrared driver.
nIf you have an external infrared device attached to your computer, a driver is 
probably included with the device. Consult the documentation included with 
the device for information on installing the required driver.
Check your computer ’s documentation to learn whether the computer supports 
infrared communication. 
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Windows computer:
nClick the...

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To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Mac computer:
1.Double-click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Palm folder.
2.In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
3.Click the Connection Settings tab. 
4.Select the On check box next to IR port.
5.Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, 
it’s easy to perform the actual...

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Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operations
If your cradle/cable is connected to a USB port, you can continue using it while 
HotSync Manager is configured for infrared communication. Use the following 
instructions to return to local USB cradle/cable HotSync operations only when 
necessary, such as when you have disconnected the cradle/cable from the 
USB port.
To return to local USB cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Windows computer:
1.If necessary, connect the...

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Conducting modem HotSync operations
You can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are away from your 
computer.
IMPORTANTYou must perform the first HotSync operation by using a local, direct 
connection or infrared communication. After that, you can perform a modem 
HotSync operation.
To perform a modem HotSync operation you need the following:
nA modem connected to your computer.
nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. 
nA modem...

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3.Adjust the following options as needed. 
4.Click OK.
To prepare a Mac computer for a modem HotSync operation:
1.Confirm that the computer modem is connected and turned on and that no 
communications applications, such as fax or telephony software, or AppleTalk 
networking are running on that serial port.
Make sure your computer is disconnected from all online services, such as 
CompuServe and America Online (AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the 
serial...

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4.Click the Connection Settings tab.
5.Select the On check box for the modem connection you’re using, and then click 
Settings.
6.In the Settings dialog box, select Modem as the connection type, if it is not 
already selected.
NOTEThis step is not necessary for internal modems.
7.Adjust the following options as needed. 
8.Click OK.
9.Close the HotSync Software Setup window.
Preparing your handheld for a modem HotSync operation
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4.Tap the pick list below the icon and select a modem configuration.
If you need to create a configuration, tap the Menu icon  , and then select 
Connection Setup on the Options menu. See“Connection Preferences” in 
Chapter 21 for more information.
5.Tap the Enter phone # field.
If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) 
instead of connecting to a computer modem, see “Conducting network 
HotSync operations” later in this chapter....

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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 are synchronized during a modem HotSync operation. You 
can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a 
modem. 
IMPORTANTIf you are synchronizing data between Microsoft Outlook and your 
handheld, you can customize the conduit settings from your handheld by selecting...