Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem; Preparing Your Computer For A Modem Hotsync Operation - Symbol SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Manual

Conducting a HotSync Operation via Modem

You can use a modem to synchronize your SPT 1700 terminal when you are away from your
computer.
Note: You must conduct an initial local HotSync operation using any of the
SPT 1700 cradles before you perform a modem HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation via modem you need:
A modem connected to your computer
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A modem connected to your SPT 1700 terminal with a special modem cable. (The
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cradle is not used for a modem HotSync operation.)
The Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software configured for use with a modem as
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described in Selecting HotSync Setup Options on page 9-6.

Preparing Your Computer for a Modem HotSync Operation

There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync
operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office so that your computer
is ready to receive a call from your SPT 1700 terminal. See Selecting HotSync Setup Options
on page 9-6.
To prepare your 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, are running on a
COM port.
Note: Make sure the computer is disconnected from all online services, such
as America Online
conflicts with the COM port.
2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and click Modem from the
HotSync Manager menu.
(AOL) and CompuServe
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Applications: HotSync
. This helps to avoid
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