Chapter 16 Performing HotSync ® Operations158If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: Alwaysavailable.4. If you are using a serial cradle/cable, click the Local tab to display the settingsfor the connection between your computer and the handheld cradle/cable, andadjust the following options as needed.If you are using the USB cradle/cable, you do not need to use the settings on theLocal tab for a direct HotSync operation.5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options asneeded. For more information, see “Conducting modem HotSync operations”later in this chapter.6. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the networksettings and adjust the options as needed. For more information, see“Conducting network HotSync operations” later in this chapter.7. Click OK.Available only whenthe Palm Desktopsoftware is runningStarts HotSync Manager and monitors requestsautomatically when you open Palm Desktop software.Manual Monitors requests only when you select HotSync Managerfrom the Start menu.Serial Port Identifies the port that HotSync Manager uses tocommunicate with the cradle/cable. If necessary, you canchange the port selection.Your handheld cannot share this port with an internalmodem or other device.Speed Determines the speed at which data is transferred betweenyour handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try the As FastAs Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experienceproblems. This setting allows your handheld to synchronizewith computer at the fastest speed possible.