Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication - Palm m100 Series Handbook

Some desktop computers may require an infrared device attached to a physical
COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port, so no external device is
necessary.
Your computer must have an installed infrared driver.
If 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.

Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication

Next, you need to configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication on a Windows computer:
Click the HotSync Manager icon
1.
Infrared is checked. If you do not have an Infrared option on the HotSync
Manager menu, complete the following steps.
Make sure Local Serial is checked on the menu.
2.
Choose Setup.
3.
Click the Local tab.
4.
In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the simulated port that your computer
5.
uses for infrared communication.
NOTE
finding the simulated port. This information is usually located in the Control
Panel.
Click OK.
6.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions on
in the Windows system tray, and make sure
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