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Page 188 Advanced HotSync® Operations
To prepare your handheld for a network HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon .
2. Tap the HotSync icon .
3. Tap the Menu icon .
4. Tap Options, then tap Modem Sync Prefs.
5. Tap Network.
6. Tap OK.
Note: For more information on the Network HotSync feature, see the
web site http://www.handspring.com. See “Network
preferences and TCP/IP software” in Chapter 9 for
information on configuring Network HotSync preferences.
Using File Link
The File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and Memo
Pad information onto your handheld from a separate external file such
as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a
separate category on your Palm Desktop software and your handheld.
You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes to the
external file when you perform a HotSync operation.
Note: File Link is not available for the Macintosh version of Palm
Desktop software.
With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the following
formats:
■ Comma delimited (.csv)
■ Tab delimited (.tsv)
■ Memo Pad archive (.mpa)
■ Address Book archive (.aba)
■ Text (.txt)
For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop
online Help.