1. PDAs

Abstract

Handheld computers are widely used by people who need to have their schedules, to-do lists, and notes with them everywhere they go. Often they need to have the same data to available both on the desktop and their portable device. KPilot is a tool to synchronize data on a handheld with the PIM applications on the desktop computer.

Figure 16.1. PDA Operations

PDA Operations

1.1. Configuring KPilot

Choose Office+Communications+PDAKPilot from the main menu to launch KPilot. The first time you run it you are presented with a dialog offering to configure the application, click on the Use Wizard button.

Figure 16.2. Information About the PDA User

Information About the PDA User

Type in your name and check the Start KPilot at login to have KPilot run automatically every time you login into your desktop.

Figure 16.3. Selecting PIM to Synchronize With

Selecting PIM to Synchronize With

Then select the PIM suite you want to synchronize your PDA with, or select the No sync, just backup option to have your PDA's data backed up on your computer instead of being synchronized with the PIM software.

1.2. Working with KPilot

Synchronizing the data of the PIM applications with those of the handheld computer is quite easy. Simply open KPilot, place your PDA in the cradle, then press the “HotSync” button on the cradle to initiate the sync operation.