Synchronizing the data of KDE applications with those of the handheld
computer is easy. Simply start KPilot then
press the HotSync button on the cradle or cable to initiate the sync
operation.
6.5.1 Backing Up Data from the Handheld
To do a full backup, select
.
The backup is performed during the next
sync operation. After that, switch back by selecting
from the
menu. Otherwise, the time-consuming full backup will be performed again
during the next sync operation.
After a full backup, all copies of the handheld's programs and databases
are found in ~/.kde/share/apps/kpilot/DBBackup/USERNAME, where
USERNAME is the name of the user registered
on the handheld.
The two built-in KPilot viewers can be used for
a quick lookup of addresses or memos, but they are not designed to actually
manage this data. The KDE applications mentioned above are much more suited
for these tasks.
6.5.2 Installing Programs on the Handheld
The module is an interesting and useful
tool for the installation of handheld programs. These programs normally
have the extension .prc and they are ready to start
immediately after uploading them to the handheld. Before using such add-on
programs, read their licenses as well as the instructions included.
