Palm Tungsten T Instruction Manual

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Conducting modem HotSync operations
You can use a modem to synchronize your handheld when you are away from 
your computer.
IMPORTANTYou must perform the first HotSync operation by using a local, direct 
connection or infrared communication. After that, you can perform a modem 
HotSync operation.
To perform a modem HotSync operation you need the following:
nA modem connected to your computer.
nPalm Desktop software configured for use with the modem. 
nA modem...

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3.Adjust the following options as needed. 
4.Click OK.
To prepare a Mac 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, or AppleTalk 
networking are running on that serial port.
Make sure your computer is disconnected from all online services, such as 
CompuServe and America Online (AOL). This helps to avoid conflicts with the...

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5.Select the On check box for the modem connection you’re using, and then click 
Settings.
6.In the Settings dialog box, select Modem as the connection type, if it is not 
already selected.
NOTEThis step is not necessary for internal modems.
7.Adjust the following options as needed. 
8.Click OK.
9.Close the HotSync Software Setup window.
Preparing your handheld for a modem HotSync operation
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your handheld for a modem...

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4.Tap the pick list below the icon and select a modem configuration.
If you need to create a configuration, tap the Menu icon   and then select 
Connection Setup on the Options menu. See“Connection Preferences” in 
Chapter 17 for more information.
5.Tap the Enter phone # field.
If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) 
instead of connecting to a computer modem, see “Conducting network 
HotSync operations” later in this chapter....

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Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync operation
The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define which files 
and/or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use 
these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize data with a modem. 
To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:
1.Tap the Home icon  . 
2.Select the HotSync icon  . 
3.Tap the Menu icon  . 
4.Select Conduit Setup on the Options...

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Conducting Bluetooth HotSync operations
If you have a Bluetooth-enabled computer running Windows 98/2000 or 
Mac OS X, version 10.1.2 or later with the Apple Bluetooth software, you can use 
Bluetooth technology to perform wireless HotSync operations. 
NOTEGo to the web site www.palm.com/support for additional information on 
compatibility with other versions of the Windows operating system.
Preparing your computer for a Bluetooth HotSync operation
There are...

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4.In the Serial port drop-down box, select the virtual serial port you chose or 
created in step 1.
5.Click OK.
To prepare your Mac computer for a Bluetooth HotSync operation:
1.Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2.In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
3.Click the Connection Settings tab, and select the On check box next to bluetooth-
pda-sync-port.
4.Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Preparing your handheld for a Bluetooth...

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4.Select the HotSync icon  .
5.Tap the pick list in the center of the screen and select the connection settings you 
just created.
Performing a Bluetooth HotSync operation
After you prepare your computer and your handheld, you are ready to perform a 
Bluetooth HotSync operation.
To perform a Bluetooth HotSync operation:
1.Tap the Home icon  .
2.Select the HotSync icon  .
3.Tap the HotSync icon in the center of the screen
.
Conducting network HotSync...

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Connecting to your company’s dial-in server
A network HotSync operation requires the following (consult your system 
administrator for assistance):
nYour computer has TCP/IP support installed.
nBoth your company’s network system and its remote access server support 
TCP/IP.
nYou have a remote access account. 
Everything you need for connecting to your company’s dial-in server (network 
modem) is included with Palm Desktop software and handheld software. You 
need...

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5.Click OK.
6.Put your handheld in the cradle/cable, and perform a HotSync operation.
The HotSync operation records network information about your computer on 
your handheld. With this information, your handheld can locate your computer 
when you perform a HotSync operation over the network.
To prepare your handheld for a network HotSync operation:
1.Tap the Home icon  . 
2.Select the HotSync icon  . 
3.Tap the Menu icon  . 
4.Select Modem Sync Prefs on the...