hotsync operations transfer information between your handheld and palm desktop software on your computer. this is called synchronizing your data. performing hotsync operations ensures that you always have a backup copy of the information that you enter on your handheld. you can also use palm desktop software to enter information on your desktop computer, and then transfer the information to your handheld through a hotsync operation.

    to perform a hotsync operation:

    1. connect the hotsync cable to your handheld and your computer.

    2. turn on your handheld.

   

    see “hotsync problems” in appendix b if you experience problems performing a hotsync operation.