Instruction Manual Part 15

Performing HotSync
®
Operations
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If you are using the optional serial cradle, click the Serial Port Settings tab and
select any of the following options:
.
Check for a handheld
connection using
Select the method you use to synchronize your handheld
and your desktop applications:
Local Setup.
Synchronizes while your handheld and
HotSync cradle are connected to this Macintosh.
Modem Setup.
Synchronizes while your handheld
communicates to this Macintosh across a telephone line.
Both Setups.
Synchronizes using the HotSync cradle, or
through the modem; HotSync Manager monitors both
connections for communication from a handheld.
Choosing Both Setups prevents you from using either
port for other operations such as printing, faxing, or
AppleTalk networking.
Local Setup
Enables you to perform HotSync operations using the
HotSync cradle that is connected to your Macintosh. If
you are using the USB cradle for a direct HotSync
operation, you do not need to set these options; set them
if you are using the optional serial cradle:
Speed.
Determines the speed at which data is transferred
between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. Try
the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if
you experience problems. This setting allows Palm
Desktop software and your handheld to find and use the
fastest speed.
Port.
Identifies the port that Palm Desktop software uses
to communicate with the HotSync cradle. Select the port
where you connected the HotSync cradle. If you perform
IR HotSync operations, select Infrared port.