HP 700 Series User Manual page 40

36 HP Jornada 700 Series Handheld PC
The HP Jornada uses a serial port to communicate with a
desktop PC. Use the serial sync cable that was included
with your HP Jornada to connect either the device or the
cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 710) to a 9-pin serial
communications port on your desktop PC. If the 9-pin
serial port on your PC is in use by another device, or if your
computer has no 9-pin serial port, you can obtain an
adapter from your computer's manufacturer.
Turn on your desktop PC before connecting the sync cable or
placing your HP Jornada in the docking cradle (optional on the
HP Jornada 710). If the desktop PC is off, your HP Jornada or
desktop PC may freeze on startup, forcing you to reset or
restart. For information on resetting your HP Jornada, see
Resetting in chapter 8.
To connect directly (without the docking cradle)
1. If it is attached, disconnect the telephone cable from
your HP Jornada.
2. Connect the ac adapter to the dc jack on the right side of
the HP Jornada, and then plug in the power cable.
3. Insert the 9-pin end of the serial sync cable into a serial
port on your desktop PC.
4. Fully insert the flat end of the serial sync cable, arrow
side up, into the serial port on your HP Jornada.
HP Jornada serial port connection