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Connection Types
There are six types of connections you can choose from when
configuring your preferences:
Setting modem configurations
Modem configurations enable your Visor handheld to use a
Springboard modem to communicate with remote devices, such as
your ISP or dial-in server.
Serial to PC
This connection type defines the direct serial
connection between your handheld and your
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local
HotSync operation when your handheld is connected
by its serial connector to the cradle. The cradle is
attached by its cable to a serial (COM) port on your
desktop computer.
Serial to
Modem
This connection type defines a connection between a
modem attached to the serial connector on your
handheld and a modem that is part of your computer
or laptop.
USB/Serial
to PC
This connection type defines a direct serial or USB
connection between your handheld and your
desktop computer. When you select this option, your
handheld detects which type of cradle you have
connected to your computer.
USB to PC
This connection type defines the direct USB
connection between your handheld and your
desktop computer. It is used to perform a local
HotSync operation when your handheld is connected
by its USB connector to the cradle. The cradle is
attached by its cable to a USB port on your desktop
computer.
IrCOMM to
PC
This connection type defines a connection between
the IR port of your handheld and the infrared device
of your computer or laptop.
IrCOMM to
Modem
This connection type defines a connection between
the IR port of your handheld and a modem. The
modem can be attached to a computer or some other
device containing an IR port.