Palm Tungsten T3 Instructions Manual

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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...

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3.Click the Local tab.
4.In the Serial port drop-down box, select the virtual serial port you chose or 
created in step 1.
5.Click OK.
To prepare your Mac computer for a Bluetooth HotSync operation:
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, and select the On check box next to 
bluetooth-pda-sync-port.
4.Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Select the...

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Preparing your handheld for a Bluetooth HotSync operation
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a Bluetooth 
HotSync operation. 
To prepare your handheld for a Bluetooth HotSync operation:
1.Create a trusted pair with your computer. See“Adding trusted devices” in 
Chapter 21 for details.
2.Create a connection with your computer. See“Creating Bluetooth connections” 
in Chapter 21 for details.
3.Tap the Home icon  .
4.Select the...

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Conducting network HotSync operations
When you use the network HotSync technology, you can take advantage of the 
LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments. Network 
HotSync technology enables you to perform a HotSync operation by using 
Bluetooth technology or an 802.11 accessory to make a wireless connection to a 
network, by dialing in to a network, or by using a cradle/cable that is connected to 
any computer on your LAN or WAN...

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

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7.Tap Select Service.
NOTESee“Network Preferences” in Chapter 21 for information on creating a 
network or Bluetooth connection. 
8.Tap Service and select a service.
9.Ta p  D o n e .
10 .Tap the Menu icon  . 
11 .From the Options menu, select Conduit Setup.
For instructions, see “Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation” 
earlier in this chapter.
Ta p  h e r e  
Tap here Tap here  

Using File Link
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Performing a network HotSync operation
After you prepare your computer and your handheld and select your Conduit 
Setup options, you are ready to perform a network HotSync operation.
To perform a network HotSync operation:
nTap the modem HotSync icon to begin the operation.
Using File Link
The File Link feature enables you to import Contacts and Memos information onto 
your handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync 
Manager stores the data in a...

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For example, suppose a sales organization wants to distribute two dozen 
handhelds that all have a common company phone list, a set of memos, and several 
key applications. A user profile can be created to install the common data before 
the handhelds are distributed to the employees who will use them. Then when the 
employees perform their first HotSync operation, the common data becomes part 
of their individual data file.
NOTEThe handhelds that are...

Creating a user profile
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To create a user profile on a Mac computer:
1.Open Palm Desktop software.
2.From the User pop-up menu, select Edit Users.
3.Click New Profile.
4.Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK.
5.Close the Users window.
6.From the User pop-up menu, select the new profile.
7.Create the data for the profile (such as a company phone list).
8.From the HotSync menu, select Conduit Settings.
9.Select the conduit settings for the profile. For details, see “Customizing HotSync...

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4.Select the profile you want to load on the handheld, and click OK.
5.Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the handheld.
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software prompts 
you to assign a username to the handheld.
To use a profile for a first-time HotSync operation on a Mac computer:
1.Connect the new handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable.
2.Press the HotSync button   on the cradle/cable.
3.Select the profile you want to...