Palm M125 Getting Started Guide - Page 21

Troubleshooting I can't complete a HotSync operation The first step in diagnosing HotSync problems is to determine if your handheld and computer are able to communicate with each other. 1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable. 2. Confirm that HotSync Manager is running and enabled. Windows. On the Windows desktop, double-click the Palm Desktop icon, click the HotSync icon ™ on the taskbar and make sure Local (USB or Serial, depending on the kind of connection you use) is checked on the menu. If not, click it to insert a check mark. Macintosh. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is selected. 3. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable. 4. Watch your monitor to see if the HotSync Progress dialog box appears (you may also hear the HotSync tones on your handheld). If the HotSync Progress dialog box does not appear, your handheld and computer are not communicating. See "Troubleshooting communication problems" later in this chapter. If the HotSync Progress dialog box appears, your handheld and computer are communicating. See "Troubleshooting data synchronization problems" later in this chapter. Troubleshooting communication problems Check your connections: 1. Check the contact points on your handheld and on the HotSync cradle/cable and make sure they are clean and free from obstruction. 2. Make sure that your handheld is seated firmly on the HotSync cradle/cable. 3. Check the HotSync cradle/cable connection on the back of your computer to make sure it is properly attached. 4. Press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable to perform a HotSync operation. If your problem persists, check your handheld settings. 17