User Guide

Page 202 Advanced HotSync® Operations
To disable infrared communication with Windows 2000:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
2. Uncheck InfraRed on the menu.
3. In the Windows taskbar click Start, choose Settings, and then
choose Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Wireless Link icon.
5. Click the Image transfer tab, and select the Use Wireless Link to
transfer images from a digital camera to your computer check box.
The next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just press the
HotSync button on the cradle. You can leave the HotSync application
on your handheld set to perform IR HotSync operations and still use
the cradle. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both
your desktop computer and a laptop. When you are in the office just
place your handheld in the cradle and press the HotSync button.
When you travel, you don’t have to carry a cradle or cable.
Conducting a HotSync operation via modem
You can use a modem, such as the Springboard™ modem, to
synchronize your handheld when you are away from your computer.
Note:
The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle.
After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via modem you must complete the
following steps:
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Connect a modem to your computer
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Configure the Palm Desktop software for use with your modem
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Connect a modem to your handheld
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Configure the Modem Preferences on your handheld for use with
your modem