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9.8
Chapter 9 Using HotSync
®
Operations
HotSync
®
Operations: Conducting a HotSync Operation Via a Modem
Conducting a HotSync
®
Operation Via a Modem
You can use a modem, such as the Palm
®
modem accessory, to synchronize your handheld when you are away from your computer.
NOTE: The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. After that, you can perform a modem
HotSync operation.
To perform a HotSync operation
via modem you must complete the following steps:
• Connect a modem to your computer.
• Configure the Palm Desktop software for use with your modem.
• Connect a modem to your handheld.
• Configure the Modem preferences on your handheld for use with your modem (Serial to Modem or IrCOMM to Modem).
See Chapter 10, “Setting Connection and Network Preferences.”
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) or Com-
puServe, to avoid conflicts with the COM port.
2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and choose Modem from the HotSync Manager menu.