Chapter 9. Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with KPilot / 9.2. Configuring the Handheld Connection | ||||
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Chapter 9. Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with KPilot / 9.2. Configuring the Handheld Connection | ||||
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| Chapter 9. Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with KPilot | 9.3. Configuring the KAddressBook Conduit | | |
To be able to use KPilot, first set up the connection with the handheld computer. The configuration depends on the type of cradle (docking unit) used with the handheld. There are two types of these: USB cradles or cables and serial cradles or cables.
The easiest way to set up the connection is by using the configuration assistant. Select + to start the assistant. In the first step, enter your username and the name of the device to which the handheld is connected. The assistant attempts to detect them itself if you select . If the autodetection fails, refer to Section 9.2.2, “Creating a /dev/pilot Link”.
After confirming with , the assistant prompts you to specify the applications that should be used for synchronization. You can choose among the KDE application suite (default), Evolution, and none. After selecting, close the window with .
The setup of the connection with a serial handheld cradle is different
from that of a USB cradle. Depending on which cradle is used,
you may or may not need
to create a symbolic link named /dev/pilot.
Normally, a USB cradle is autodetected and there should be no need to create the symbolic link mentioned.
With a serial cradle, you need to know to which serial port it is
actually connected. Serial devices are named
/dev/ttyS?, starting from
/dev/ttyS0 for the first port. To set up a cradle
connected to the first serial port, enter the command:
ln -s /dev/ttyS0 /dev/pilot
