to set the hotsync options on a windows computer:
1. click the hotsync manager icon in the windows system tray.
2. choose setup.
3. click the general tab and select one of the following options:
always available adds hotsync manager to the startup folder and constantly monitors the communication port for synchronization requests from your handheld. with this option, the hotsync manager synchronizes data even when palm desktop software is not running.
available only when palm desktop software is running starts hotsync manager and monitors requests automatically when you open palm desktop software.
manual monitors requests only when you select hotsync manager from the start menu.
if you're not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: always available.
4. click the local tab to display the settings for the connection between your computer and the hotsync cradle/cable, and adjust the following options as needed.
serial port identifies the port that palm desktop software uses to communicate with the hotsync cradle/cable. enter the number of the port to which you connected the cradle/cable.
your handheld cannot share this port with an internal modem or other device. see "palm m100 series components" in chapter 1 if you have trouble identifying the serial port.
speed determines the speed at which data is transferred 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.
5. click the modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. see "conducting a hotsync operation via modem" later in this chapter for more information.
6. click ok.
to set the hotsync options on a macintosh:
1. double-click the hotsync manager icon in the palm folder.
2. click the hotsync controls tab and select any of the following options:
hotsync enabled/ disabled activates the serial port monitor and prepares your macintosh to synchronize with your handheld. when this option is enabled, you cannot use the serial port you selected for other operations such as printing, faxing, or apple talk networking. when this option is disabled, the serial port you selected is available for use by other applications.
enable hotsync software at system startup activates the serial port monitor automatically each time you start your computer. if this option is not checked, you must open hotsync manager and select the enabled option before you can perform a hotsync operation.
show more detail in hotsync log includes more troubleshooting information in the log that is generated when you perform a hotsync operation.
3. click the serial port settings tab and select any of the following options.
check for a connection using select the method you use to synchronize your handheld and your desktop applications:
local setup. synchronizes while your handheld and hotsync cradle/cable are connected to this macintosh, or while using infrared communication to synchronize with this macintosh.
modem setup. synchronizes while your handheld communicates to this macintosh across a telephone line.
both setups. synchronizes using the hotsync cradle/cable, infrared communication, or through the modem; hotsync manager monitors both connections for communication from a handheld.
choosing both setups prevents you from using either port for other operations such as printing, faxing, or appletalk networking.
local setup enables you to perform hotsync operations using the hotsync cradle/cable that is connected to your macintosh. set the following options:
■ speed. determines the speed at which data is transferred 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 port that palm desktop software uses to communicate with the hotsync cradle/cable. select the modem or printer port where you connected the hotsync cradle/cable.
modem setup enables you to perform hotsync operations across a telephone line. to do this you must purchase an optional add-on modem accessory for your handheld, have a modem connected to your macintosh, and set the following options:
■ modem. identifies the type of modem connected to your macintosh. if your modem does not appear on the list, use the hayes setting, or choose custom to enter a command string. refer to the manual that came with your modem to find the appropriate command string.
■ port. identifies the port that palm desktop software uses to communicate with the modem. select the modem or printer port where you connected the modem cable. if your macintosh does not have a serial port (such as the apple imac), you need to purchase and install the palmconnect usb kit, and then select palmconnect usb as the port.
■ modem speaker. activates the modem's speaker. if you are having trouble connecting, turn on this option to make sure the modem connected to your macintosh is responding to incoming calls.
you can set both local and modem settings and prepare your macintosh to synchronize using the hotsync cradle/cable or a modem. however, choosing both setups prevents you from using either port for other operations such as printing, faxing, or appletalk networking.
4. close the hotsync software setup window.