Handspring 90 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 1 Page 21
Connecting the HotSync cable
The HotSync cable that comes with your Treo enables you to charge your handheld battery and
to synchronize the information on your handheld using HotSync technology.
To connect the HotSync cable:
1. Connect the travel charger cable to the short end of the Hotsync cable. Be sure to match the
sides of the connectors labeled “UP.”
2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer.
3. Connect the long end of the HotSync cable to your handheld with the button facing up.
Note: If you are unsure about the exact location of the USB port on your computer, refer to the
manual supplied with the computer.
4. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.
Tip: The travel charger does not need to be plugged into a wall outlet to perform a HotSync
operation. However, if you want to use the HotSync cable to charge your Treo handheld,
you must plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.
Using desktop software
When you use desktop software with HotSync technology, you can do any of the following:
■ Work with your handheld applications on your computer. Most desktop software applications
duplicate many of the applications on your handheld, so you can view, enter, and modify most
of the data stored on your handheld.
■ Back up and synchronize data between your handheld and your computer. Synchronization is
a one-step procedure that ensures that changes you make on your handheld or desktop
software appear in both places. See the section that begins on page 72 for details.
USB cable and port