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Subject: Re: New problem syncing Treo 300 to computer

Author:
Rasmus Petersen

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Date Posted: 09:52:21 03/25/04 Thu
In reply to: Leon 's message, "New problem syncing Treo 300 to computer" on 04:03:43 01/08/04 Thu

I've had the same problem but with a Palm Vx, and the solution is VERY simple: Clean/rinse the cradle and the palm, where they are connected. That solved the problem for me!

>I used to have no problems syncing my Treo 300 from
>Sprint to my computer at home via the serial port - I
>would push the button on the cable, and it would say,
>"connecting with computer via USB/Serial Port," and
>the monitor would read, "Connecting with Handheld,"
>then sync.
>
>Now, it doesn't go past the "Connecting with Handheld"
>notice; and eventually I get the "Can't establish
>connection with computer" error. I've not seen this
>discussed anywhere - anyone know what could be causing
>this and how to fix it? I've tried changing and
>returning every setting I can think of, including
>slowing down the connection speed from "as fast as
>possible" and trying different Com ports (it used and
>uses com 1 only).
>
>Any help e-mailed would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks! -Leon

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