Palm Zire Handheld Instructions Manual
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Performing cable HotSync operations 131 To perform a local HotSync operation on a Mac: 1.Connect your handheld to your computer using the HotSync cable. 2.Make sure HotSync Manager is enabled: Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is selected. 3.Turn on your handheld and tap the Favorite icon . The HotSync Progress dialog box appears followed by the Select User dialog box.
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Chapter 14 Performing HotSync® Operations 132 4.In the Select User dialog box, select the username 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. After the HotSync process is complete, you can disconnect your handheld from the cable. IR HotSync operations You can use the IR port on your handheld to perform HotSync operations. When...
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IR HotSync operations 133 nYour computer must have an installed infrared driver. If 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 if the computer supports infrared communication. Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next, you need to configure HotSync Manager for infrared...
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Chapter 14 Performing HotSync® Operations 134 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 is easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an IR HotSync operation: 1.Tap the Home icon . 2.Tap the HotSync icon . 3.Ta p L o c a l . 4.Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to...
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Remote HotSync operations 135 Remote HotSync operations You can use a modem and an infrared-enabled phone to synchronize your handheld when you are away from your computer. NOTEThe first HotSync operation must be local, using the cable. After that, you can perform a remote HotSync operation. To perform a remote HotSync operation you need the following: nA modem connected to your computer. nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. nAn infrared-enabled phone. nA configuration for the...
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Chapter 14 Performing HotSync® Operations 136 3.Adjust the following options as needed. 4.Click OK. To prepare a Mac for a remote 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. NOTEMake 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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Remote HotSync operations 137 5.Select the On check box of 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. 7.Select the appropriate modem type. Click OK. 8.Close the HotSync Software Setup window. Preparing your handheld There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a remote HotSync operation. To prepare your handheld for a remote HotSync operation: 1.Tap the Home icon...
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Chapter 14 Performing HotSync® Operations 138 Selecting the conduits for a remote HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define which files and/or applications synchronize during a remote HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a modem. NOTEThese settings only apply when you perform a remote HotSync operation. During a local HotSync operation using your cable, everything is synchronized. To change the...
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Returning to cable HotSync operations 139 4.Wait for the HotSync operation to complete. If you have any problems conducting a successful HotSync operation, see“HotSync problems” in Appendix B. Returning to cable HotSync operations It’s easy to return to using the cable for HotSync operations. You can even leave your handheld set to perform IR HotSync operations and still use the cable. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both your desktop computer and a laptop that you travel with....
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Chapter 14 Performing HotSync® Operations 140 Creating a user profile A user profile enables you to install the same set of data onto multiple Palm OS handhelds before each handheld is individualized with a specific username and data file. A handheld that is preconfigured with a user profile can be given to anyone because the handheld is not yet identified by a unique username. The handheld acquires a unique username when the new user performs his or her first local HotSync operation. For example,...