Palm VII - Manual (Page 197)

Chapter 7 Page 189
Chapter 7
Advanced HotSync ® Operations
HotSync ® technology enables you to synchronize data between one or
more Palm Computing ® connected organizers and Palm™ Desktop
organizer software or another personal information manager such as
Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your
organizer and Palm Desktop software either directly by placing your
organizer in the cradle attached to your computer, or indirectly, with
a Palm Modem
® accessory or network.
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and perform a
HotSync operation via a modem or network. See “Exchanging and
updating data: HotSync operations” in Chapter 4 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.
To set the HotSync options:
1. Click the HotSync icon

in the Windows system tray.
2. Choose Setup.
3. Click the General tab and select one of the following options:
Always available : Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup folder
and constantly monitors the communication port for