9.5Chapter 9 Using HotSync® Operations5. If necessary, choose another Serial Port to identify the port that Palm™ Desktop software uses to communicate withthe cradle. This selection should match the number of the port to which you connected the cradle. Your handheldcannot share this port with an internal modem or other device. See “iQue® Components” in Chapter 1 if you havetrouble identifying the serial port.6. If necessary, set the speed to determine the speed at which data is transferred between your handheld and PalmDesktop software.Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desk-top software and your handheld to find and use the fastest speed.7. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Performing a HotSync ®Operation via a Modem” later in this chapter for more information.8. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and adjust the options asneeded. See “Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network” later in this chapter for more information.9. Click OK.Customizing HotSync Application SettingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. Theseoptions are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between the handheld and Palm Desktopsoftware.In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reason you might want to change these settings is tooverwrite data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because youdon’t use it.In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List and Memo Pad, Palm Desktop software includes System andInstall conduits. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti® 2 ShortCuts.The Install conduit installs applications on your handheld.HotSync® Operations: Customizing
