Palm Zire 71 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Performing a direct HotSync operation: Mac computers
When you installed Palm Desktop software, you entered a user name. This user 
name is the connection between your handheld and your computer. 
The first time you perform a HotSync operation the Palm Desktop software does 
the following: 
nAdds a user name to your handheld.
nCreates a folder for the user name in the Users folder inside the Palm folder. For 
example, if you entered Jane Garcia as your user...

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To perform a local HotSync operation on a Mac computer:
1.Place your handheld in the HotSync cradle/cable.
2.Make sure that HotSync Manager is enabled: Double-click the HotSync 
Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click the HotSync Controls tab, and make sure 
the Enabled option is selected.
3.Press the HotSync button   on the cradle/cable.
The HotSync Progress dialog box appears, followed by the Select User 
dialog box. 

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4.In the Select User dialog box, select the user name you entered when you 
installed the Palm Desktop software, and click OK.
The HotSync Progress dialog box reappears, and synchronization begins.
5.Wait for a message on your handheld indicating that the process is complete.
After the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the 
cradle/cable. Gently tilt your handheld forward in the cradle/cable, and then 
lift it up to remove it.
Conducting IR...

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nYour computer must have an installed infrared driver.
nIf 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.
Check your computer ’s documentation to learn if the computer supports infrared 
communication. 
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Windows computer:
nClick the...

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To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Mac computer:
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. 
4.Select the On check box next to IR port.
5.Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for performing an IR HotSync operation, 
it’s easy to perform the actual operation. 
To...

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Returning to cradle/cable HotSync operations
It’s easy to return to using the cradle/cable for HotSync operations.
If your cradle/cable is connected to a USB port, you can continue using it while 
HotSync Manager is configured for infrared communication. Use the following 
instructions to return to local USB cradle/cable HotSync operations only when 
necessary, such as when you have disconnected the cradle/cable from the 
USB port.
To return to local USB...

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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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4.Click the Connection Settings tab.
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...

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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 from the Options menu. See“Connection Preferences” in 
Chapter 16 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...