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Preparing your Computer
You must perform a few steps 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 handheld.
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 that the computer is disconnected from all online services, such as America Online
®
(AOL)
and CompuServe
®
, to avoid conflicts with the COM port.
2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and from the HotSync Manager menu, choose Modem.
3. Adjust the following options as needed:
• Serial Port:
to identify the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.
• Speed: to determine the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust
downward if you experience problems. This setting lets Palm
™
Desktop software and your handheld find and use
the fastest speed.
• Modem:
to identify the modem type or manufacturer. Refer to your modem manual or face plate for its type or
settings. If you’re not sure of your modem type or your modem doesn’t match any that appear in the list, select
Hayes Basic.
• Setup String:
to identify the setup string for your particular modem. Not all modems require a setup string.
Refer to your modem manual and enter the setup string if recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Click
OK.
HotSync
®
Operations: Via a Modem
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