Page 176 Advanced HotSync® Operations
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.
Your computer must also have an installed infrared driver.

Does your computer supports infrared com munication?

Check the documentation that came with your computer to see if it
supports infrared communication.
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication
Next you need to go to the HotSync Manager and specify the port
used for infrared communication.
To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication:
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. From the HotSync menu, choose Setup.
3. In the HotSync Controls tab, select E nabled.
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab.
5. Under Check for handheld connection using, select Local Setup.
6. Under Local Setup, select Infrared Port from the Port pop-up
menu.
7. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.
The HotSync Manager is now communicating w ith the port defined
for infrared communication.
Note: You cannot use your cradle again until you reconfigure the
HotSync Manager to com municate with the port define d for
cradle synchronization.
Select
Infrared
Port