Conducting a hotsync operation via modem, Preparing your personal computer – 3Com TRGpro User Manual

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Advanced HotSync® Operations

Conducting a HotSync operation via modem

You can use a modem, such as the Palm Modem

®

accessory

, to

synchronize your handheld computer when you are away from your
personal 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 personal computer

Configure the Palm Desktop software for use with your modem

Connect a modem to your handheld computer

Configure the Connection Preferences on your handheld

computer for use with your modem

Preparing your personal computer

There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your personal
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 computer.

To prepare your personal 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 the personal computer is disconnected from all
online services, such as America Online (AOL) and
CompuServe. This helps to avoid conflicts with the
COM port.

2. Start HotSync Manager if it is not already running, and from the

HotSync Manager menu, choose Modem.

3. Adjust the following options as needed.

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