User's Manual

Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the CS40
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With an AutoDeploy license, SmartSystems can automatically push
software, configuration settings, and other files to connected mobile
computers. AutoDeploy can report on asset locations and battery
status, making it easier to manage your mobile devices. The license
also enables Scan-to-Connect, which makes connecting additional
mobile computers to your secure wireless network as easy as reading
bar codes.
You can download SmartSystems Foundation at no charge from the
Intermec web site. For more information on SmartSystems, go to
www.intermec.com/SmartSystems. To purchase an AutoDeploy
license, contact your local Intermec sales representative.
How to Connect the CS40 to a PC
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (Windows XP or earlier) or
Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista or Windows 7) to
establish a connection between your CS40 and PC. After you connect
to your PC, you can transfer files, synchronize files, remotely debug,
and perform other device management activities. ActiveSync and
Windows Mobile Device Center are a free applications available from
the Microsoft web site at www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
To connect your CS40 and PC, you need to physically connect your
CS40 to your PC using the power and data y-cable accessory.
How to Connect the CS40 to Your Network
The CS40 is a versatile mobile computer that you can easily add to
your wireless or wired data collection network. You can connect your
computer using:
• 802.11 radio communications.
• Bluetooth communications.
• Ethernet communications
• USB communications.