| openSUSE-Dokumentation Part II. Communication and Collaboration / Chapter 13. Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with KPilot | ||||
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 | 12.2. Using Evolution: An Overview | 13.2. Conduits, Communication and Synchronization |  | |
| openSUSE-Dokumentation Part II. Communication and Collaboration / Chapter 13. Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with KPilot | ||||
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| 12.2. Using Evolution: An Overview | 13.2. Conduits, Communication and Synchronization | | |
Contents
Abstract
Handheld computers are in widespread use among users who need to have their schedules, to-do lists, and notes with them everywhere they go. Often users want the same data available on both the desktop and the portable device. This is where KPilot comes in—it is a tool to synchronize data on a handheld with that used by the KDE applications KAddressBook, KOrganizer, and KNotes, which are part of Kontact.
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:
Normally, a USB cradle is autodetected.
With a serial cradle, you need to know which serial port it is
actually connected. Serial devices are named
/dev/ttyS?, starting from
/dev/ttyS0 for the first port.
Before proceeding further, add your user to the group
uucp that will
use the handheld. Start YaST and choose the + module. Go to the
tab and select from the entry . Search
for the uucp
group, select and add all those users that are
allowed to use the handheld. Proceed with and
.
The easiest way to set up the connection is by using the configuration assistant. Do the following:
Start KPilot and select + to start the assistant.
Enter your username and the name of the device to which the handheld is connected. The device depends on your type (USB or serial) which is describe in the list above.
Choose from one of the following options:
Select if you want the assistant to detect your handheld.
Click to configure it manually.
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 . Logout from your current desktop and login again to have
If you use a serial device, open + and change the speed in the tab. In most cases, the value 57600 should be correct, but for older PalmPilot models you have to leave it at 9600. Sometimes you have to experiment with a correct value. Check also , if you own a special handheld.
