11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations IR HotSync operations

7Choose how long the setting will remain in effect:

To have the setting affect only the next HotSync operation, deselect the Default button. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings.

To use a new setting as the default, select the option. Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is used when you click the Default button in the Custom dialog.

8Click OK.

9Repeat steps 4 through 8 to change conduit settings for other applications.

10Click Done to activate your settings.

IR HotSync operations

Your Acer s10 is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that not only can you beam data to another Palm OS handheld but also to any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards.

But more importantly, your IR port allows you to perform HotSync operations without using a cradle. This is very useful if you travel with an infrared-enabled laptop. You simply enable infrared communication on your laptop and on your Acer s10, then follow the steps"Performing an IR HotSync operation" on page 260.

Preparing your computer for infrared communication

Before you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port, the computer you want to synchronize with must meet the following requirements:

The computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards.

The computer must have an enabled infrared port built-in, or an enabled infrared device attached to the computer.

Desktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to a physical COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port.

NOTE: Check your computer’s documentation to determine if the computer supports infrared communication.

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Acer s10 manual IR HotSync operations, Preparing your computer for infrared communication