IR HotSync operations
Your handheld 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 that’s equipped with an IR port, but you can also beam data to a cell phone and any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards.
Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations; you don’t need your HotSync cable. This is especially useful if you travel with an
Preparing your computer for infrared communication
Before you can perform a HotSync operation using the IR port, the computer with which you want to synchronize must fulfill these requirements:
■Your computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards.
■Your computer must have an enabled infrared port that’s built into the computer, 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
Check your computer’s documentation to learn if the computer supports infrared communication. If your computer is a Macintosh G3 or later, or uses Microsoft Windows 98 or later, infrared communication is built into the operating system. Some versions of the Apple iMac also have
The following procedure explains how to find out if your Windows 95 computer has an infrared driver installed.
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