Palm Handhelds m500 - Manual (Page 187)

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Note: You can set both Local and Modem settings and prepare
your Macintosh to synchronize using the HotSync cradle
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 Setup
(continued) ■ Port. Identifies the port that Palm Desktop
software uses to communicate with the
modem. Select the USB, modem or printer
port where you connected the modem
cable.
■ Modem Speaker. Activates the modem’s
speaker. If you are having trouble
connecting, turn on this option to make
sure the modem connected to your
Macintosh is responding to incoming calls.