Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication; Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation - Palm Treo 270 User Manual

Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication

Next you need to go to the HotSync Manager and configure it for infrared communication.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.
3. In the HotSync Controls tab, select Enabled.
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
5. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
6. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up menu.
7. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared
communication.
Note: You cannot use your cable again until you reconfigure the HotSync Manager to
communicate with the port defined for cable synchronization.

Performing an IR HotSync operation

After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy to perform the
actual operation.
To perform an IR HotSync operation:
1. Press Option
2. Tap the HotSync icon
3. Tap Local.
4. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to a PC/Handheld.
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and then press Menu
.
Select In-
frared
Port
to access the Applications Launcher.
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