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Chapter3
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync
®
operation
Preparing your computer
There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a
modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave
your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from
your CLIE handheld.
1
Check the following to prepare your computer for a modem
HotSync operation:
• The computer modem must be connected to your computer and
both the modem and computer are turned on.
• No communication applications, such as fax or telephony software,
are running on the COM port.
• The computer is disconnected from all online services. This helps to
avoid conflicts with the COM port.
2
Click the HotSync
icon in the Windows task tray (bottom-
right corner of the taskbar) and then select Modem from the
shortcut menu.
3
Click the HotSync
icon in the Windows task tray again
and then select Setup from the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box is displayed.
4
Click the Modem tab.
Advanced HotSync
®
operations
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