Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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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...

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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 cradle/cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync 
Manager to communicate with the port defined for cradle/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...

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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...

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4. Select the COM port where your cradle/cable is connected.
5. Click OK.
Now, the next time you want to perform a HotSync operation, just 
press the HotSync button on the cradle/cable, as you always did in the 
past.
To return to cradle/cable HotSync operations on a Macintosh:
1. If needed, connect the cradle/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....

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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 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:...

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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...

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6. Close the HotSync Software Setup window.
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.
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...

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Note:
If you need to create a new modem configuration, tap 
the Menu icon and then select Options and Connection 
Setup. See “Connection preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
more information. After you create the configuration, a 
pick list appears below the HotSync icon. Tap the pick 
list to select your new configuration.
4. Tap the Enter phone # field.
5. Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to 
your computer.
6. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such...

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To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:
1. Tap the Applications icon  . 
2. Tap the HotSync icon  . 
3. Tap the Menu icon  . 
4. Tap Options, and then tap Conduit Setup.
5. Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you 
do not
 want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. 
The default setting is to synchronize all files. 
Note:
Applications that do not have a database (such as games) 
do not synchronize — even if you select the item in...

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Using File Link
The File Link feature enables you to import Address Book and Memo 
Pad information onto your handheld from a separate external file such 
as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a 
separate category on your Palm Desktop software and your handheld. 
You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes to the 
external file when you perform a HotSync operation. 
With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the...