Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync Operations
Using the Wrist PDA COM Port Manager
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5. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the COM port that was
given as the simulated port in the Options tab of the Infrared
Monitor.
6. Click OK.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the simulated
port defined for infrared communication.
Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation
it is easy to perform the actual operation.
To perform an IR HotSync operation:
1. In the Applications Launcher on your watch, tap the HotSync
icon.
2. Tap Local.
3. Tap the pick list below the HotSync icon and select IR to a PC/
Handheld.
4. Position the IR port of your organizer within a couple of inches of
the infrared port of your computer.
5. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.
You can leave the HotSync application on your watch set to perform
IR HotSync operations and still use the HotSync Pod.
Using the Wrist PDA COM Port Manager
When you install the Palm Desktop software for your Wrist PDA,
the COM Port Manager is installed as well. This application helps
you by detecting when you insert the HotSync Pod into a USB port
on your computer and automatically selects the COM port settings
required for performing HotSync operations.