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3. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
5. Click Conduit Settings.
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, click Make Default. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used for HotSync operations.
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
applications.
9. Close the Conduit Settings window. 
						

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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 not only can you beam data to another Palm OS 
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. 
Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync 
operations; you don’t need your HotSync cable. This is especially 
useful if you travel with an infrared-enabled laptop. You simply 
enable infrared communication on your laptop and handheld and 
follow the steps in “Performing an IR HotSync operation” later in this 
section.
Preparing your computer for 
infrared communication
Before you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port, the 
computer with which you want to synchronize must fulfill these 
requirements:
nYour computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the 
IrDA standards.
nYour computer must have an enabled infrared port that’s built into 
the computer, or an enabled infrared device attached to the 
computer. 
Desktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to 
a physical COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port, so 
no external device is necessary. Your computer must also have an 
installed infrared driver.
Check your computer’s documentation to learn if the computer 
supports infrared communication. If your computer is a Macintosh G3 
or later, or uses Microsoft Windows 98 or later, infrared 
communication is built into the operating system. Some versions of 
the Apple iMac also have built-in infrared communication.
The following procedure explains how to find out if your Windows 95 
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To check if your Windows 95 computer supports 
infrared communication:
1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start.
2. Choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.
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   in the Windows system tray 
and choose Setup. Click the tabs and note the COM ports being 
used by the HotSync Manager. You need this information later.
2. Go to this web site: 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads
3. Follow the links to the Windows 95 IrDA 2.0 (Infrared Driver), and 
follow the instructions to download the driver.
4. Close your Internet browser if it’s in the way.
5. Find the file W95ir.exe on your computer.
Before you go to the next step, be sure this file is in a folder 
where you want to store the infrared driver.
6.  Double-click W95ir.exe.
A window lists the files that are unzipping onto your hard disk. 
When the title bar displays Finished, close this window.
7. Double-click Setup.exe to begin installation. This file is in the 
folder where you unzipped W95ir.exe. 
The Add Infrared Device Wizard appears. 
8. Click Next.
9. Accept the defaults provided until the Wizard asks you to select an 
infrared port. Be sure to select an available communications port. 
Do not select the port that the HotSync Manager currently uses.
10. Continue the rest of the installation using the defaults provided.
If an alert appears telling you that there is a communication 
port conflict, click OK and proceed. 
						

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After you install the infrared driver, check the ports used by your 
computer for infrared communication.
To check the ports used for infrared communication on a 
Windows computer:
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 
support.” You need this information to configure the HotSync 
Manager for infrared communication.
This port (COM4 in this example) is the simulated port, the 
channel through which the actual infrared communication 
takes place between your computer and your handheld.
6. Deselect any other check boxes in the Options tab.
7. Click Apply and OK 
						

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To install the extensions for infrared communication 
on a Macintosh:
1. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive on your Macintosh.
2. Open the Palm Extras folder.
3. Open the IrDA Files folder.
4. Open the Install in your System Folder.
5. Go to the Extensions folder in your System Folder and move the 
files with the same names as the files in the Install in your System 
Folder to another folder. (This will enable you to reinstall them 
later if needed.)
6. Copy the four extension files into the Extensions folder in your 
System Folder.
7. Restart your Macintosh.
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 on a 
Windows computer:
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 Infrared 
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6. Click OK.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port 
defined for infrared communication. This means that you cannot use 
your HotSync cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync Manager 
to communicate with the port defined for cable synchronization.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication 
on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
4. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
5. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up 
menu.
6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.  
						

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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 handheld within a couple of inches of 
the infrared port of your computer.
5. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.
Returning to cable HotSync operations
It’s easy to return to using the cable for HotSync operations. You can 
even leave the HotSync application on your handheld set to perform 
IR HotSync operations and still use the cable. 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 
the cable because your handheld is set to perform IR HotSync 
operations. When you’re in the office, just connect your handheld to 
the cable and press the HotSync button.
To return to cable HotSync operations on a Windows computer:
1. If needed, connect the cable to a serial (COM) port on your 
computer.
2. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray.
3. Choose Setup, and then click Local.
4. Select the COM port where your cable is connected.
5. Click OK.
Tap here 
to start IR 
HotSync 
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Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just 
press the HotSync button on the cable, as you always did in the past.
To return to cable HotSync operations on a Macintosh:
1. If needed, connect the cable to a serial port on your Macintosh.
2. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
3. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
5. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
6. Under Local Setup, select the port where your cable is connected 
from the Port pop-up menu.
7. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just 
press the HotSync button on the cable, as you always did in the past.
Conducting a HotSync operation 
via modem
You can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are 
away from your computer.
Note:
The first HotSync operation must be local, using the HotSync 
cable. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync 
operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via modem you need the following:
nA modem connected to your computer.
nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. 
nA modem connected to your handheld. 
nA configuration for the kind of modem connection (Serial to 
Modem or IrCOMM to Modem) you want to make. See 
“Connection preferences” in Chapter 6 for more information.
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 
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To prepare a Windows 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 conflicts with the 
COM port.
2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and from the 
HotSync Manager menu, choose
 Modem.
3. Adjust the following options as needed. 
Serial PortIdentifies the port for the modem. If you are 
unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem 
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.
SpeedDetermines 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.
ModemIdentifies the modem type or manufacturer. Refer 
to your modem manual or face plate for its type or 
settings. If you’re not sure of your modem type or 
your modem doesn’t match any that appear in the 
list, select Hayes Basic. 
						

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4. Click OK.
To prepare a Macintosh for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Confirm that the Macintosh modem is connected and turned on, 
and that no communications applications, such as fax or telephony 
software, or AppleTalk networking are running on that serial port.
Note:
Make sure the Macintosh is disconnected from all online 
services, such as CompuServe and America Online 
(AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the serial port.
2. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
4. Under Check for handheld connection using, click Modem Setup.
5. Adjust the following options as needed. 
Setup 
StringIdentifies the setup string for your particular 
modem. Not all modems require a setup string. 
Refer to your modem manual and enter the setup 
string if recommended by the manufacturer.
ModemIdentifies the type of modem connected to your 
Macintosh. If your modem does not appear on 
the list, use the Hayes Basic setting, or choose 
Custom to enter a command string. Refer to the 
manual that came with your modem to find the 
appropriate command string.