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5. Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the 
options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via 
modem” later in this chapter for more information.
6. Click OK.
To set the HotSync options on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
2. Click the HotSync Controls tab and select any of the following 
options:
Serial PortIdentifies the port that Palm Desktop software 
uses to communicate with the HotSync 
cradle/cable. Enter the number of the port to 
which you connected the cradle/cable. 
Note:
Your 
handheld cannot share this port 
with an internal modem or other 
device. See “Palm m100 series 
components” in Chapter 1 if you 
have trouble identifying the serial 
port.
SpeedDetermines 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. 
						

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3. Click the Serial Port Settings tab and select any of the following 
options.
HotSync 
Enabled/
DisabledActivates the serial port monitor and prepares 
your Macintosh to synchronize with your 
handheld. When this option is enabled, you 
cannot use the serial port you selected for 
other operations such as printing, faxing, or 
Apple Talk networking. When this option is 
disabled, the serial port you selected is 
available for use by other applications.
Enable 
HotSync 
software at 
system 
startupActivates the serial port monitor automatically 
each time you start your computer. If this 
option is not checked, you must open HotSync 
Manager and select the Enabled option before 
you can perform a HotSync operation.
Show more 
detail in 
HotSync LogIncludes more troubleshooting information in 
the log that is generated when you perform a 
HotSync operation. 
						

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Check for a 
connection 
usingSelect the method you use to synchronize your 
handheld and your desktop applications:
Local Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld and HotSync cradle/cable are 
connected to this Macintosh, or while using 
infrared communication to synchronize with 
this Macintosh.
Modem Setup. Synchronizes while your 
handheld communicates to this Macintosh 
across a telephone line. 
Both Setups. Synchronizes using the HotSync 
cradle/cable, infrared communication, or 
through the modem; HotSync Manager 
monitors both connections for communication 
from a handheld.
Note:
  Choosing Both Setups prevents you 
from using either port for other 
operations such as printing, faxing, or 
AppleTalk networking.
Local SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
using the HotSync cradle/cable that is 
connected to your Macintosh. Set the 
following options:
nSpeed. 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.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
HotSync cradle/cable. Select the modem or 
printer port where you connected the 
HotSync cradle/cable. 
						

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Note:
You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare 
your Macintosh to synchronize using the HotSync 
cradle/cable or a modem. However, choosing both setups 
prevents you from using either port for other operations 
such as printing, faxing, or AppleTalk networking. 
4. Close the HotSync Software Setup window. 
Modem SetupEnables you to perform HotSync operations 
across a telephone line. To do this you must 
purchase an optional add-on modem 
accessory for your handheld, have a modem 
connected to your Macintosh, and set the 
following options:
nModem. Identifies the type of modem 
connected to your Macintosh. If your 
modem does not appear on the list, use the 
Hayes setting, or choose Custom to enter a 
command string. Refer to the manual that 
came with your modem to find the 
appropriate command string.
nPort. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop 
software uses to communicate with the 
modem. Select the modem or printer port 
where you connected the modem cable. If 
your Macintosh does not have a serial port 
(such as the Apple iMac), you need to 
purchase and install the PalmConnect USB 
kit, and then select PalmConnect USB as 
the port.
nModem Speaker. Activates the modem’s 
speaker. If you are having trouble 
connecting, turn on this option to make 
sure the modem connected to your 
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Customizing 
HotSync application settings
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines 
how records are handled during synchronization. These options are 
called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all 
files between your handheld and Palm Desktop software. 
In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The 
only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite 
data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid 
synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, 
Note Pad, and Memo Pad, Palm Desktop software includes System 
and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system 
information stored on your handheld, including Graffiti
® ShortCuts. 
The Install conduit installs add-on applications on your handheld. 
To customize HotSync application settings on a 
Windows computer:
1. Click the HotSync icon Ô
 in the Windows system tray (bottom-
right corner of the taskbar).
Tip:
You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm 
Desktop software menu bar.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.
3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
5. Click Change. 
						

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6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do 
Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.
Note:
Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
only the next
 HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used when you click the Default button in the Custom 
dialog.
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
applications.
9. Click Done to activate your settings.
To customize HotSync application settings on a Macintosh:
1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon in the Palm folder.
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3. From the User pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
5. Click Conduit Settings.
6. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do 
Nothing to skip data transfer for an application.
Note:
Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
only the next
 HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
setting on an ongoing basis, click Make Default. 
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
used for HotSync operations.
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
applications.
9. Close the Conduit Settings window. 
						

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IR HotSync operations
Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports 
the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared 
communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). 
This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm OS 
handheld that’s equipped with an IR port, but you can also beam data 
to a cell phone and any other device that supports the IrCOMM 
implementation of the IrDA standards. 
Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync 
operations; you don’t need your HotSync cradle/cable. This is 
especially useful if you travel with an infrared-enabled laptop. You 
simply enable infrared communication on your laptop and handheld 
and follow the steps in “Performing an IR HotSync operation” later 
in this section.
Preparing your computer for 
infrared communication
Before you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port, the 
computer with which you want to synchronize must fulfill these 
requirements:
nYour computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the 
IrDA standards.
nYour computer must have an enabled infrared port that’s built into 
the computer, or an enabled infrared device attached to the 
computer. 
Desktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to 
a physical COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port, so 
no external device is necessary. Your computer must also have an 
installed infrared driver.
Check your computer’s documentation to learn if the computer 
supports infrared communication. If your computer is a Macintosh G3 
or later, or uses Microsoft Windows 98 or later, infrared 
communication is built into the operating system. Some versions of 
the Apple iMac also have built-in infrared communication.
The following procedure explains how to find out if your Windows 95 
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To check if your Windows 95 computer supports 
infrared communication:
1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start.
2. Choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel, look for the Infrared icon.
If the icon is there, your computer is enabled for infrared 
communication. If it isn’t there, you need to install an infrared driver.
Note:
If you have an external infrared device attached to your 
computer, a driver is probably included with the device. 
Consult the documentation included with the device for 
information on installing the required driver.
To install a Windows 95 infrared driver:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon   in the Windows system tray 
and choose Setup. Click the tabs and note the COM ports being 
used by the HotSync Manager. You need this information later.
2. Go to this web site: 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads
3. Follow the links to the Windows 95 IrDA 2.0 (Infrared Driver), and 
follow the instructions to download the driver.
4. Close your Internet browser if it’s in the way.
5. Find the file W95ir.exe on your computer.
Before you go to the next step, be sure this file is in a folder 
where you want to store the infrared driver.
6.  Double-click W95ir.exe.
A window lists the files that are unzipping onto your hard disk. 
When the title bar displays Finished, close this window.
7. Double-click Setup.exe to begin installation. This file is in the 
folder where you unzipped W95ir.exe. 
The Add Infrared Device Wizard appears. 
8. Click Next.
9. Accept the defaults provided until the Wizard asks you to select an 
infrared port. Be sure to select an available communications port. 
Do not select the port that the HotSync Manager currently uses.
10. Continue the rest of the installation using the defaults provided.
If an alert appears telling you that there is a communication 
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After you install the infrared driver, check the ports used by your 
computer for infrared communication.
To check the ports used for infrared communication on a 
Windows computer:
1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then 
choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click Infrared.
3. Click the Options tab.
4. Select Enable infrared communication.
The COM port displayed in the drop-down box is the port 
where your infrared device is attached. It should be different
 
from any port used by the HotSync Manager.
5. Make a note of which port is listed as “providing application 
support.” You need this information to configure the HotSync 
Manager for infrared communication.
This port (COM4 in this example) is the simulated port, the 
channel through which the actual infrared communication 
takes place between your computer and your handheld.
6. Deselect any other check boxes in the Options tab.
7. Click Apply and OK