Chapter 6 Advanced HotSync ® Operations128NOTE You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare your computerto synchronize using the cradle/cable or a modem. However, choosing bothsetups prevents you from using either port for other operations such asprinting, faxing, or AppleTalk networking.4. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.Customizing HotSync application settingsFor each application, you can define a set of options that determines how recordsare handled during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” Bydefault, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between the handheld and PalmDesktop software.In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only reasonyou might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either yourhandheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type offile because you don’t use it.In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Note Pad, andMemo Pad, Palm Desktop software includes System and Install conduits. TheSystem conduit backs up the system information stored on your handheld,including Graffiti ® ShortCuts. The Install conduit installs add-on applications onyour handheld.To customize HotSync application settings on a Windows computer:1. Click the HotSync icon ™ in the Windows system tray (bottom-right cornerof the taskbar).TIP You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop softwaremenu bar.2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
