Advanced HotSync® operations

3 Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync operation as needed.

Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.

Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible” rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems.

4 Tap OK.

Your computer is ready to perform an IR HotSync operation.

Note

When performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle after you make the HotSync Setup settings for an IR HotSync operation, you should restore the local HotSync settings. For details, see “To restore the local HotSync settings” on page 112.

Performing an IR HotSync operation

After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform an IR HotSync operation.

1 Rotate the Jog Dialnavigator to select HotSync and press

the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen.

The HotSync dialog box appears.

2 Tap Local.

3 Tap the arrow V beneath the icon and select IR to a PC/ Handheld from the drop-down list.

4 Point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly at the IR port of the receiving computer.

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