9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations
Selecting HotSync setup options
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If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting.
4 If you are using a Serial Sync Cable, click the Local tab to display the settings for the
connection between your computer and the cable.
NOTE: If you are using a cradle, you do not need to use the settings on the Local tab for a
direct HotSync operation.
5 Adjust the following options as needed:
Always available Default setting. Adds HotSync Manager to the Startup
folder and constantly monitors the communication
port for synchronisation requests from your handheld.
With this option, the HotSync Manager synchronises
data even when Palm Desktop is not running.
Available only when Palm
Desktop is running
Starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests
automatically when you open Palm Desktop software.
Manual Monitors requests only when you select HotSync
Manager from the Start menu.
Serial Port Identifies the port that HotSync Manager uses to communicate with
the Serial Sync Cable. The Palm Desktop software automatically
detects the port to which you connected the cable. If necessary, you
can change the port selection.
NOTE: The selection should match the number of the port to which you
connected the Serial Sync Cable. This port cannot be shared with an
internal modem or another device.