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5. Close the HotSync Software Setup dialog box.
Check for a
connection
using
Determines the method used to synchronize your
handheld and your desktop applications:
■ Local Setup. Synchronizes while your handheld
is in the cradle connected to your computer.
Indicate which serial port the cradle is
connected to and the speed of the data transfer
in the Local Setup options in this dialog box.
■ Modem Setup. Synchronizes while the handheld
communicates to your computer across a
telephone line. Indicate which modem this
computer uses and which serial port the
modem is connected to in the Modem Setup
options in this dialog box.
■ Both Setups. Synchronizes using the cradle or
the modem. Indicate the connection details in
both Local Setup and Modem Setup options in
this dialog box.
Note: Choosing Both Setups prevents you from
using either port for other operations such
as printing, faxing, or AppleTalk
networking.
Local Setup
Specifies how the cradle connects to your
computer:
■ Speed. Determines the speed at which data
transfers between your handheld and Palm
Desktop software. Try the As Fast As Possible
rate first, and adjust downward if you
experience problems. This setting allows Palm
Desktop software and your handheld to find
and use the fastest speed.
■ Port. Identifies the modem or printer port
where you connected the handheld cradle. To
connect using the USB cradle, select
Handspring USB port.
Modem Setup
Specifies how your handheld communicates with
your computer modem. See “Conducting a
HotSync operation via modem” later in this
chapter for more information.