Palm M105 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Sample connection for remote 
IR HotSync operations
The following sample configuration would enable you to perform an 
IR HotSync operation by sending data through the IR port of a cell 
phone, which then dials a modem attached to your computer, to 
synchronize with your Desktop application. For this example, you use 
the IrCOMM to Modem connection.
To create an IrCOMM to Modem connection:
1. Tap New.
2. Enter a name to identify this configuration.
3. Tap the Connection Method pick...

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8. Tap OK, and then tap OK again to save the configuration.
After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync 
Manager of your Desktop application and the HotSync application of 
your handheld to perform a modem HotSync operation. 
Network preferences and 
TCP/IP software
The Network Preferences settings enable you to use the TCP/IP 
software that is included in the handheld operating system. You can 
use the TCP/IP software to connect with...

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Note:
TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in 
server with applications that allow you to view the 
transmitted data. Visit 
www.palm.com for information on 
third-party applications that take advantage of TCP/IP.
Selecting a service
Use the Service setting to select the service template for your Internet 
Service Provider or dial-in server. Service templates are ISP and dial-
in server configuration settings that you can create, save, and reuse.
To select a...

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Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your 
server or ISP. Your entry in this field determines whether your 
handheld prompts you to enter a password each time you log into 
your network:
nIf you do not enter a password, your handheld displays the word 
“Prompt” in this field and asks you to enter a password during the 
login procedure. 
nIf you enter a password, your handheld displays the word 
“Assigned” in this...

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To select a connection:
1. Tap the Connection pick list.
2. Tap the connection you want to use.
Adding telephone settings
When you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in 
which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your 
ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable 
Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card.
Note:
The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and 
Sprint long-distance...

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Entering a prefix
A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to 
access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial 
“9” to dial a number outside the building.
To enter a prefix:
1. Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.
2. Enter the prefix. 
3. Tap OK.
Disabling Call Waiting
Call Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call 
while you are connected. If your telephone has Call Waiting, you...

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Note:
Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call 
Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the 
code that is appropriate for you.
3. Tap OK.
Using a calling card
The Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when 
dialing your ISP or Intranet server. Keep in mind that there is usually 
a delay before you enter your calling card number. When you define 
your calling card number, you need to add commas at the beginning 
to compensate for this delay....

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To establish a connection:
nTap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service 
Connection Progress messages. 
Tip:
To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, 
press the lower scroll button.
To close a connection:
nTap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your 
handheld and your service.
Creating additional service templates
You can create additional service templates from scratch or by 
duplicating existing templates and...

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3. Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following 
connection types:
Note:
If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn’t work, ask your 
Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator 
for the correct connection type.
Idle timeout
The Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before 
dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you 
switch out of a TCP/IP application.
To set the Idle timeout:
1. Tap the Idle timeout pick list...

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Defining primary and secondary DNS
The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for 
translating the names of host computers into IP addresses. When you 
enter a DNS number (or IP address), you are identifying a specific 
server that handles the translation services.
Each IP address has four sections, separated by periods. In the Details 
dialog box, you enter each section separately. Each section of an IP 
address is made up of a number...