Garmin 3200 Operating Guide

Chapter 9 Using HotSync

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 Operations

Performing the First Local HotSync

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 Operation

You must perform your first HotSync operation with a local, direct connection, rather than using a modem.

The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm

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 Desktop software.  If you have not installed this software, 

 in Chapter 1 for instructions.

1.  Insert your handheld into the cradle.  The bottom edge of the handheld should align smoothly with the cradle when it 

is inserted properly.

2.  Enable the HotSync software.
  On Windows, the HotSync Manager must be running for the HotSync operation to proceed.  If it is running, the 

HotSync icon appears in the Windows system tray.  If the HotSync Manager is not running, click the 

Start button on 

the Windows desktop and choose Programs.  Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose 
HotSync Manager.  Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens the HotSync 
Manager.

3.  Press the HotSync button on the cradle.

 

NOTE: If you are using an optional HotSync cable instead of a cradle, tap the HotSync icon in the Applications 
Launcher window, then tap the HotSync icon in the HotSync application.

4.  Select the user name you entered when you installed Palm Desktop software.  The HotSync Progress dialog box ap-

pears and synchronization begins.  

  Every handheld should have a unique name.  To prevent loss of a user’s records, never try to synchronize more than 

one handheld to the same user name.

5.  Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete.

When the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the cradle.