You really need to log with your laptop using the X4 as a pass thru.
I started the same way trying to use the handheld only but it just doesn't have the processing power to handle the data requirements of a 35 pid config file.
The data and resulting tune updates will be better and by using the pid limited handheld alone you will hit the power wall much faster because Torrie won't have all the necessary data to crank it up safely.
The learning curve seems steep at first but once you get the hang of it, its pretty simple. Livelink is actually a pretty powerful tool. I'm always willing to text, email. or even jump on the phone with you to walk you through it if necessary.