9.1Chapter 9 Using HotSync® OperationsChapter 9: Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync® OperationsHOTSYNC OPERATIONSHotSync technology lets you synchronize—exchange and update—data between one or more Garmin connected organizers andPalm™ Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronize data, you must connect your iQue® handheldand Palm Desktop software either directly, by placing your handheld in the cradle attached to your computer or using infraredcommunications, or indirectly, with a modem or network.The HotSync process automatically synchronizes data between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Changes you makeon your handheld or Palm Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology synchronizesonly the needed portions of files, thus reducing synchronization time.You can synchronize your data by connecting your handheld directly to your computer with the cradle or indirectly with amodem or network. You can also perform HotSync operations using the IR port on your organizer. This chapter describes how toselect HotSync options and perform a HotSync operation via infrared communications, modem, or network.Performing a HotSync Operation for the First TimeThe first time you synchronize your data, you must enter user information on both the handheld and Palm Desktop software.After you enter this information and synchronize, the HotSync Manager recognizes your handheld and doesn’t ask for thisinformation again.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” later in this chapter before performing the following steps.HotSync® Operations
