Handspring Visor Edge Handheld User Guide

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2. Make sure Local Serial is checked on the menu.
3. Choose Setup.
4. Click the Local tab.
5. In the Serial Port list, select the simulated port used for infrared 
communication. See the previous section, “To check the ports used 
for infrared communication with Windows 98 and ME:” for 
instructions on identifying the simulated port.
6. Click OK.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port 
defined for infrared communication.
Note:
You cannot use your cradle again...

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5. P osition  your h an dheld ’s IR port with in a coupl e of in ches of your 
computer’s infrared port.
6. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.
Returning to cradle HotSync operations
It’s easy to return to using the cradle for HotSync operations.
To return to cradle HotSync operations with Windows 98 and ME:
1. If needed, connect the cradle to your computer.
2. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray.
3. Choose Setup, and then...

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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:
nConnect a modem to your computer
nConfigure the Palm Desktop software for use with your modem
nConnect a modem to your...

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4. Click OK.
Preparing your handheld
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for 
a modem HotSync operation. 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...

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To prepare your handheld 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 HotSync icon and select Standard 
Modem.
5. Tap the Enter Phone # field.
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...

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8. If the phone line you’re using for the handheld has Call Waiting, 
select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption 
during the modem HotSync operation. 
9. If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the check 
box and enter the calling card number. 
10. Tap OK.
11. Tap the Menu icon  . 
12. Tap Options, and then tap Modem Setup.
13. Enter the settings. See “Network preferences and TCP/IP 
software” in Chapter 9 for more...

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Performing a HotSync operation via a modem
After you prepare your computer and your handheld, and select your 
Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync 
operation.
To perform a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap the Modem icon   to dial the Palm Desktop modem and 
synchronize the applications.
4. Wait for the HotSync operation to finish. If you have any problems 
conducting a successful HotSync operation,...

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To prepare your computer for a network HotSync operation:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray 
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Network.
Note:
To perform a Network HotSync from another computer 
on your network, you must select Network from the 
HotSync Manager menu on both your primary computer 
and the computer you want to use.
3. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Setup.
4. Click the...

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To prepare your handheld for a dial-in network HotSync operation:
Note: 
If you are performing a network HotSync operation via a 
LAN, you do not need to prepare your handheld and can skip 
to the “Performing a network HotSync operation via a LAN” 
section. 
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Options, then tap Modem Sync Prefs.
5. Tap Network.
6. Tap OK.
Note:
See “Network preferences and TCP/IP software” in Chapter 9 
for...

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Performing a network HotSync operation via a LAN
You are ready to perform a network HotSync from another computer 
on your network after you select Network from the HotSync Manager 
menu on both your primary computer and the computer you want to 
use for the network HotSync operation.
To perform a network HotSync operation via a LAN:
1. Place your handheld in a cradle that is connected to a computer on 
the LAN.
2. Press the HotSync button on the cradle.
HotSync...