Sony PEG-NZ90 - Manual (Page 103)

103 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync
®
operation
(Other HotSync
®
operations)
Performing an IR HotSync
®
operation
You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR
HotSync
®
operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data
Association) IR port. An IR HotSync
®
operation enables you to perform a
HotSync
®
operation without using the cradle.
Prior to performing an IR HotSync
®
operation
Check the following items.
• Your computer is equipped with an infrared port supporting the IrDA
standard.
• The infrared port of your computer is enabled for use with your Windows
operating system.
• Check the port number allocated to the infrared port.
• The infrared port number is available in the Infrared Monitor in the Control
Panel.
For details on the Infrared Monitor, refer to the manual of your computer or
the Windows online help.
Preparing your computer
To perform an IR HotSync
®
operation, you need to allocate a virtual port to an
IR HotSync
®
operation.
For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
1
Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom
right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select IR.
IR HotSync
®
operation is enabled.
For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me
1
Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom
right-hand corner of the taskbar) and check Local Serial.
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