112 advanced hotsync, Operations – Sony PEG-SJ20 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync

®

operation

112

Advanced HotSync

®

operations

3

Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync
operation as needed.

Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not

sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows
Control Panel.

Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As

Fast As Possible” rate first, and adjust downward if you experience
problems.

4

Tap OK.

Your computer is ready to perform an IR HotSync operation.

Note

When performing a local HotSync operation with the USB cable after you make the
HotSync Setup settings for an IR HotSync operation, you should restore the local
HotSync settings. For details, see “To restore the local HotSync settings” on page 113.

Performing an IR HotSync operation

After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your
Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform an IR HotSync operation.

1

Rotate the Jog Dial

navigator to select HotSync and press

the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the HotSync

icon on the

Application Launcher screen.

The HotSync dialog box appears.

2

Tap Local.

3

Tap the arrow V beneath the

icon and select IR to a PC/

Handheld from the drop-down list.

4

Point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly at the IR port
of the receiving computer.

Tip

For best results, your computer and your CLIÉ handheld should be 4 to 8 inches
(approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIÉ
handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles.

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