Handspring Visor Handheld Platinum User Guide

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5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the 
options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via 
modem” later in this chapter for more information.
6. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display 
the network settings and adjust the options as needed. See 
“Conducting a HotSync operation via a network” later in this 
chapter for more information.
7. Click OK.
Customizing HotSync application settings
For each application, you can...

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3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
5. Click Change.
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....

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IR HotSync operations
Your handheld 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 you can beam data to any other device that supports 
the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most 
importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations. 
When you use the IR port on your handheld to perform HotSync 
operations, you...

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The COM port displayed on this screen is the port associated 
with your infrared device. It should be different from the port 
currently defined for cradle synchronization.
5. Write down the port listed as “Providing application support” so 
you can configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication. 
This port is the simulated port. It is the channel through which 
the actual infrared communication takes place between your 
computer and your handheld. 
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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:” 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 until you reconfigure the 
HotSync Manager to communicate with the port defined for 
cradle synchronization....

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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:
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 click Local.
4. In the...

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Conducting a HotSync operation via modem
You can use a modem, such as the Springboard™ modem accessory, 
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...

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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 handheld to find and use 
the fastest speed.
Modem
Identifies the modem type or manufacturer. 
Refer to...

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

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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 sequence. Each comma equals a two second 
pause.
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...