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diff --git a/help/C/config-sync.sgml b/help/C/config-sync.sgml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6a6503a670 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-sync.sgml @@ -0,0 +1,138 @@ + <chapter id="config-sync"> + <title>Setting up your synchronization system</title> + <para> + Synchronization presents you with two issues you'll need to + address. + <simplelist> + <member> + Your computer needs to recognize and access your handheld. + At this time, <application>Ximian Evolution</application> only + supports Palm-OS devices like the Palm Pilot and the + Handspring Visor. + </member> + <member> + You should decide what sort of synchronization behavior you + want. + </member> + </simplelist> + </para> + + <para> + If you haven't used a handheld device with your computer + before, you'll need to run the GNOME <application>Control + Center</application> by selecting + <menuchoice><guimenu>System</guimenu><guimenuitem>Settings</guimenuitem></menuchoice>, + and make sure that <application>Pilot Link</application> is + properly configured. You will need to make sure that you have + read and write permissions on the device, which is normally + /dev/pilot. If that does not work, check /dev/ttyS0 if you have + a serial connection, or /dev/ttyUSB0 for a USB connection. You + can do this by becoming root and running the command: + <userinput>chmod 777 /dev/ttyUSB0</userinput>. + </para> + <para> + Once your computer and your Palm-OS device are talking happily + to each other, select the <glossterm + linkend="conduit">conduits</glossterm> you want under the + <guilabel>Pilot Conduits</guilabel> section of the Control + Center. You may use conduits to synchronize data with several + applications; the <application>Ximian Evolution</application> + conduits are labeled <guilabel>EAddress</guilabel>, for the + contacts in your addressbook, <guilabel>ECalendar</guilabel>, + for your calendar, and <guilabel>ETodo</guilabel>, for your + task list. + </para> + <para> + To enable a conduit, click the + <guibutton>Enable</guibutton> to enable it, and click + <guibutton>Settings</guibutton> to change what it will do when + activated. Your options may vary depending on the conduit, + but typically they will be: + + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Disabled:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Do nothing. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Synchronize:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Copy new data from the computer to the handheld, and + from the handheld to the computer. Remove items + that were on both systems but have been deleted on + one. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Copy From Pilot:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + If there is any new data on the the handheld device, + copy it to the computer. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Copy To Pilot:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Copy new data from the computer to the handheld. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Merge From Pilot:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Copy new data from the handheld to the computer, and + remove any information from the computer that has + been deleted on the handheld. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Merge To Pilot:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Copy new data from the computer to the handheld, and + remove any information from the handheld that has + been deleted on the computer. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + + <para> + Select the behavior you want for each conduit you choose to use. + If you're not sure, go ahead and stick with + <guilabel>Synchronize</guilabel>. Then, put your handheld on + its cradle and press the HotSync button. + </para> + <para> + <tip> + <title>Data Loss Prevention</title> + <para> + It's always a good idea to make a backup. To do that, + make a copy of the <filename>evolution</filename> + directory inside your home directory. + </para> + </tip> + </para> + + </chapter> + + + + |