Palm G18 Preparing your pda phone, To prepare your pda phone for a modem HotSync operation

Exchanging and Updating Data using HotSync® Operations

Conducting a HotSync operation via the modem

•Speed to determine the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting lets Palm Desktop and your pda phone find and use the fastest speed.

•Modem to identify the modem type or manufacturer. Refer to your modem manual or face plate for its type or settings. If you’re not sure of your modem type or your modem doesn’t match any listed, select Hayes Basic.

•Setup String to identify the setup string for your particular modem. Not all modems require a setup string. Refer to your modem manual and enter the setup string if recommended by the manufacturer.

4.Click OK.

Preparing your pda phone

In addition to preparing your computer, you must perform a few steps to prepare your pda phone for a modem HotSync operation.

To prepare your pda phone for a modem HotSync operation:

1.Tap the Applications icon.

2.Tap the HotSync icon.

3.Tap the Enter Phone # field.

NOTE: If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) instead of connecting to a computer modem, see “Performing a HotSync operation via a network” later in this chapter.

4.Enter the telephone number to access the modem connected to your computer.

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