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2 Enter your username and the name of the device to which the handheld is con-
3 Choose from one of the following options:
4 Specify the applications that should be used for synchronization. You can choose
6.2.2 Creating a /dev/pilot Link
The setup of the connection with a serial handheld cradle is different from that of a
USB cradle. Depending on which cradle is used, you may or may not need to create a
symbolic link named /dev/pilot.
USB
Normally, a USB cradle is autodetected and there should be no need to create the
symbolic link mentioned.
Serial
With a serial cradle, you need to know to which serial port it is actually connected.
Serial devices are named /dev/ttyS?, starting from /dev/ttyS0 for the first
port. To set up a cradle connected to the first serial port, enter the command:
ln -s /dev/ttyS0 /dev/pilot
6.3 Configuring the KAddressBook
Initially, it should be sufficient to enable the KAddressBook conduit without changing
any of the defaults. After the data has been synchronized for the first time, configure
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nected.
• Select Automatically Detect Handheld & Username if you want the assistant
to detect your handheld. If the autodetection fails, refer to
"Creating a /dev/pilot Link"
• Click Next to configure it manually.
among the KDE application suite (default), Evolution, and none. After selecting,
close the window with Finish.
Conduit
(page 134).
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