Palm IIIc PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
Page 208 Frequently Asked Questions
When I tap the
HotSync button on
the cradle, nothing
happens on Palm
Desktop software
and my organizer
times out.
Perform a Local HotSync operation
before you try to synchronize remotely
via modem. Check Palm Desktop
software HotSync Setup options to
confirm that you have the correct
settings for local HotSync operations.
If you are experiencing intermittent
success, try a lower speed setting on the
Local tab in the Setup dialog box in the
HotSync Manager.
Close and restart HotSync Manager on
your computer.
Verify there are no COM port conflicts
on your computer:
1. From the Start menu, choose Set-
tings, and then choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Double-click Ports.
5. Check each accessory is using a dif-
ferent port.
Make a copy of your Palm folder.
Uninstall, then reinstall Palm Desktop
software.
Turn on your organizer and tap the
Applications icon. Tap the HotSync
icon, then tap Local.
When I perform a
HotSync operation,
my information does
not transfer to Palm
Desktop software.
If you have performed a HotSync
operation successfully, but you cannot
find the data from your organizer on
Palm Desktop software, check to see
you have the correct user name selected
for viewing data.
Click the HotSync Manager and choose
Custom. Check that all conduits are set
to synchronize files.