Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync
®
operation
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What is a HotSync
®
operation?
A HotSync
®
operation is a one-step operation that enables you
to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your
computer. With just one press on the HotSync button, you can
synchronize your CLIÉ handheld application data with the
Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data on your computer, back
up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your computer, or install
add-on applications.
1
Synchronizing the data between your CLIÉ
handheld and your computer
Synchronizes the data of the Date Book, Address Book,
To Do List, and Memo Pad between your CLIÉ handheld
and your computer. You can manage the data of multiple
CLIÉ handhelds separately using the Palm™ Desktop
for CLIÉ software.
2
Saving back up data on your computer
Automatically creates the back up data of your CLIÉ
handheld on your computer. Should you delete data by
accident, or data be deleted by battery shut-off, or you
need to perform a hard reset, a HotSync
®
operation
allows you to restore the data using the back up data in
your computer.
For details on backing up data, refer to page 150.
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