107Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync ®operation (Other HotSync ® operations)Performing the IR HotSync ® operationYou can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform the IRHotSync® operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared DataAssociation) IR port.Prior to performing the IR HotSync ® operationCheck the following items:• Your computer is equipped with an infrared port supporting the IrDAstandard.• The infrared port of your computer is enabled for use with your Windowsoperating system.• Check the port number allocated to the infrared port.• The infrared port number is available in [Infrared Monitor] in [ControlPanel].For details on the Infrared Monitor, refer to the manual of your computer orthe Windows online help.Preparing your computerTo perform the IR HotSync® operation, you need to allocate a virtual port tothe IR HotSync® operation.For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP1 Click (HotSync) in the Windows task tray (Notificationarea) at the bottom right of the computer window, and select[IR] from the shortcut menu.The IR HotSync® operation is enabled.For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me1 Click (HotSync) in the Windows task tray (Notificationarea) at the bottom right of the computer window and check[Local Serial] from the shortcut menu.Continued on next page• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •