36 HP Jornada 700 Series Handheld PC

Connecting by serial port

The HP Jornada uses a serial port to communicate with a desktop PC. Use the serial sync cable that was included with your HP Jornada to connect either the device or the cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 710) to a 9-pin serial communications port on your desktop PC. If the 9-pin serial port on your PC is in use by another device, or if your computer has no 9-pin serial port, you can obtain an adapter from your computer’s manufacturer.

Turn on your desktop PC before connecting the sync cable or placing your HP Jornada in the docking cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 710). If the desktop PC is off, your HP Jornada or desktop PC may freeze on startup, forcing you to reset or restart. For information on resetting your HP Jornada, see Resetting in chapter 8.

To connect directly (without the docking cradle)

1.If it is attached, disconnect the telephone cable from your HP Jornada.

2.Connect the ac adapter to the dc jack on the right side of the HP Jornada, and then plug in the power cable.

3.Insert the 9-pin end of the serial sync cable into a serial port on your desktop PC.

4.Fully insert the flat end of the serial sync cable, arrow side up, into the serial port on your HP Jornada.

HP Jornada serial port connection