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Connection Preferences
The Connection Preferences screen lets you create configurations for communicating with other
hardware devices: PC, Modem, Phone, or Local Network, and the method used to connect to the
device: Cradle/Cable, Infrared, Serial, or USB. Configurations, or profiles, once activated are
available to applications on your handheld.
Connection Types
The Connection Preferences screen displays a list of available configurations that you can modify
as needed. This list varies depending on the software you have added to your handheld.
The following steps provide an example of how to define the Connection Preferences settings. In
this example we illustrate how to create a connection that would enable you to use infrared
communication between your handheld and your computer.
To create an IR to PC/Handheld connection:
1. In the Connection Preferences screen, tap New.
2. Enter a name for this configuration.
3. Tap the Connect to pick list and select PC.
4. Tap the Via pick list and select Infrared.
5. Hold Option and press Return to finish.
Standard
Modem
Defines a connection between a modem attached to your handheld and a
modem that is part of your computer or laptop.
Cradle/Cable Defines the direct serial or USB connection between your handheld and
your desktop computer. It is used to perform a local HotSync operation
when your handheld is connected by a cradle or cable.
IR to PC/
Handheld
Defines a connection between the IR port of your handheld and the
infrared device of your computer or laptop.
IR to Mobile
Phone
Defines a connection between the IR port of your handheld and a mobile
phone with an IR port.
Cable to
Mobile Phone
Defines a connection between your handheld and a mobile phone, using a
special cable designed to match your phone.
Serial to
Modem
Defines a connection between a modem attached to the serial connector
of your handheld and a modem that is part of your computer or laptop.
Verizon QNC Defines a connection between your handheld and mobile phone that
connects to the Internet using the Verizon Quick Connect feature.
