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).
“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.