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Page 196 Advanced HotSync® Operations
The next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just press the
HotSync button on the cradle. You can leave the HotSync application
on your handheld set to perform IR HotSync operations and still use
the cradle. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both
your desktop computer and a laptop. When you are in the office just
place your handheld in the cradle and press the HotSync button.
When you travel, you don’t have to carry a cradle or cable.
Conducting a HotSync operation via modem
You can use a modem, such as the Springboard™ modem, to
synchronize your handheld when you are away from your computer.
Note:
The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle.
After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via modem you must complete the
following steps:
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Connect a modem to your computer
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Configure the Palm Desktop software for use with your modem
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Connect a modem to your handheld
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Configure the Modem Preferences on your handheld for use with
your modem
Preparing your computer
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for
a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before
you leave your office so that your computer is ready to receive a call
from your handheld.
To prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Confirm that the computer modem is connected and turned on,
and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony
software, are running on a COM port.
Note:
Make sure the computer is disconnected from all
online services, such as America Online (AOL) and
CompuServe. This helps to avoid port conflicts.
2. Open Palm Desktop software.
3. From the HotSync menu, choose
Setup.
4. On the HotSync Controls tab, make sure that HotSync is Enabled.
5. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.