Palm PalmTM m100 User Manual

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Using Your Basic Applications

Creates a file named User Data in your user name folder.

Note: User names appear in the User pop-up on the right side of the

toolbar. You can change users by selecting a new name in the
pop-up menu.

Each subsequent time you perform a HotSync operation, HotSync
Manager reads the user name from your handheld and synchronizes
the data in the folder of the same name.

Note: Be sure you select the correct user name from the User pop-up

before entering data on Palm Desktop or performing a
HotSync operation.

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” in Chapter 6 befo
re performing the following steps.

Important: You must perform your first HotSync operation with a

local, direct connection, or with infrared communication.

The following steps assume that you have already installed Palm
Desktop software. See “Palm Desktop software” in Chapter 1 if you
have not installed this software.

To perform a local HotSync operation on a Macintosh:

1. Connect your handheld to the cradle/cable.

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