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IR HotSync operations
Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports
the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared
communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA).
This means that you can beam data to any other device that supports
the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most
importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations.
When you use the IR port on your handheld to perform HotSync
operations, you don’t need your cradle. You simply enable infrared
communication on your computer and your handheld and then
perform an IR HotSync operation. So there’s no need to carry your
cradle when you’re on the road with an infrared-enabled laptop.
Preparing your computer for infrared communication
To perform an IR HotSync operation, the computer you want to
synchronize with must have an enabled infrared port or be connected
to an infrared device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of
the IrDA standards.
Desktop computers are likely to require an infrared device attached to
a physical COM port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port.
Your computer must also have an installed infrared driver.
Does your computer supports infrared communication?
If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000,
infrared communication is built into the operating system. Some
versions of Windows 95 also have built-in infrared communication. If
you are using another type of computer, check the documentation that
came with your computer to see if it supports infrared
communication.
To check the ports used for infrared communication:
1. In the Windows taskbar click Start, choose Settings, and then
choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Infrared icon.
Note: If you do not see the Infrared icon, you need to install an
infrared driver.
3. Click the Options tab.
4. Select Enable infrared communication.
