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To check the ports used for infrared communication:
1. In the Windows task bar, click “Start”, choose “Settings”,
and then “Control Panel”.
2. Double-click “Infrared”.
3. Click the “Options” tab.
4. Select “Enable infrared communication”.
Note: The COM port displayed in the drop-down box is the
port where your infrared device is attached. It should be
different from any port used by the HotSync Manager.
5. Make a note of which port is listed as “providing
application support.” You need this information to
configure the HotSync Manager for infrared
communication.
6. Deselect any other check boxes in the ”Options” tab.
7. Click “Apply” and “OK” to exit.
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared
communication
Next, you need to go to the HotSync Manager and specify the
simulated port used for infrared communication. To configure
HotSync Manager for infrared communication:
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system
tray.
2. Make sure “Local” is checked on the menu.
3. Select “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.
6. Click “OK”.
Note: The HotSync Manager is now communicating with the
simulated port defined for infrared communication. This