3Com Palm V Organiser Instructions Manual

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6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do 
Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.
Note:Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
only the next HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used when you click the Default button in the Custom 
dialog.
7. Click OK....

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IR HotSync operations
Your organizer is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports 
the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared 
communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). 
This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm 
Computing platform handheld that’s equipped with an IR port, but 
you can also beam data to a cell phone and any other device that 
supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards....

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3. In the Control Panel, look for the Infrared icon.
If the icon is there, your computer is enabled for infrared 
communication. If it isn’t there, you need to install an infrared driver.
Note:If you have an external infrared device attached to your 
computer, a driver is probably included with the device. 
Consult the documentation included with the device for 
information on installing the required driver.
To install a Windows 95 infrared driver:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon...

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To check the ports used for infrared communication:
1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then 
choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click Infrared.
3. Click the Options tab.
4. Select Enable infrared communication.
The COM port displayed in the drop-down box is the port 
where your infrared device is attached. It should be different 
from any port used by the HotSync Manager.
5. Make a note of which port is listed as “providing application...

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Configuring HotSync Manager 
for infrared communication
Next, you need to go to the HotSync Manager and specify the 
simulated port used for infrared communication.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray.
2. Make sure Local is checked on the menu.
3. Choose Setup.
4. Click the Local tab.
5. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the COM port that was 
given as the simulated port in the Options tab of the...

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Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync 
operation, it is easy to perform the actual operation. 
To perform an IR HotSync operation:
1. In the Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon.
2. Tap Local.
3. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to a 
PC/Handheld.
4. Position the IR port of your organizer within a couple of inches of 
the infrared port of your computer.
5. Tap the HotSync...

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You can leave the HotSync application on your organizer 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 that you travel with. When you travel, you don’t have to 
carry a cradle or cable because your organizer is set to perform IR 
HotSync operations. When you’re in the office, just place your 
organizer in the cradle and press the HotSync button.
Conducting a HotSync...

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4. Click OK.Serial Port
Identifies the port for the modem. If you are 
unsure of the port assignment, look at the 
Modem Properties in the Windows Control 
Panel.
Speed
Determines the speed at which data is 
transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate 
first, and adjust downward if you experience 
problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop 
software and your organizer to find and use 
the fastest speed.
Modem
Identifies the modem type or manufacturer. 
Refer to...

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Preparing your organizer
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your organizer for 
a modem HotSync operation. 
To prepare your organizer for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap Modem.
4. Tap the pick list below the icon and select a modem configuration.
Note:If you need to create a configuration, tap the Menu icon 
and then select Options and Connection Setup. See 
“Connection preferences” in Chapter 7 for more...

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Note:If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server 
(network modem) instead of connecting to a computer 
modem, see “Conducting a HotSync operation via a 
network” later in this chapter.
6. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to 
your computer.
7. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, 
and then tap the Dial Prefix check box.
Tip:You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” 
in the dialing...