3Com TRGpro - Manual (Page 30)

Page 22 Introduction to Your TRGpro™ Handheld Computer
■ Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other
desktop applications into any of your main applications. See
“Importing data” in Chapter 2 for more information.
■ Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad
information on any printer.
Connecting the cradle
The cradle that comes with your TRGpro handheld computer enables
you to synchronize the information on your handheld computer with
the Palm Desktop software using HotSync technology.
To connect the cradle:
1. Turn off your computer and plug the cable from the TRGpro
handheld computer cradle into the serial (COM) port on your
personal computer.
Note: Your TRGpro handheld computer requires a dedicated port. It
cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If
you are unsure about the exact location of the serial port on
your personal computer, refer to the manual supplied with the
computer.
Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm
Desktop software. After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm
Desktop software for information about how to use the software.
To ensure a safe and uninterrupted installation of Palm Desktop
software, please do the following before installing:
■ Turn off your personal computer and connect the cradle to it. Do
not place your handheld computer in the cradle until instructed.
■ If you are installing from diskettes (rather than the CD-ROM
included in the box), make sure the original Palm Desktop