to configure hotsync manager for infrared communication on a windows computer:
1. click the hotsync manager icon
in the windows system tray.2. make sure local is checked on the menu.
3. choose setup.
4. click the local tab.
5. in the serial port drop-down box, select the com port that was given as the simulated port in the options tab of the infrared monitor (in this example, com4).
6. click ok.
the hotsync manager is now communicating with the simulated port defined for infrared communication. this means that you cannot use your hotsync cradle/cable again until you reconfigure the hotsync manager to communicate with the port defined for cradle/cable synchronization.
to configure hotsync manager for infrared communication on a macintosh:
1. double-click the hotsync manager icon in the palm folder.
2. in the hotsync controls tab, select enabled.
3. click the serial port settings tab.
4. under check for handheld connection using, select local setup.
5. under local setup, select infrared port from the port pop-up menu.
6. close the hotsync software setup window.