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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.