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10.5. Communication Type
The HANDY TERMINAL supports the following type of communication via ActiveSync through its I/O
connector on the bottom panel:
USB The USB cable and hardware peripherals allow the Handy Terminal to communicate with a
workstation through a USB port or to a network through a USB hub. The Handy Terminal supports
high -speed USB communication (USB 2.0); maximum data transfer rate is 480 Mbps. The Handy
Terminal defaults to USB communication out of the box.
10.6. Hardware Requirements for Setup
• AC Adaptor (if needed)
• USB ActiveSync Cable (for USB communication)
• ActiveSync v4.1 or higher (for Windows XP), Windows Mobile Device Center (for Vista and
Windows 7) installed on the host workstation
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 computer.
10.7. Software Requirements for Communication
To sync successfully, ActiveSync must be configured for the same communication type on both the
host workstation and the Handy Terminal. ActiveSync must be setup on your workstation before you
initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time.
10.8. Setting Up the Host Workstation
Verify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type by selecting File -
>Connection Settings.
For USB communication, check Allow USB connections.
10.9. Communicating with the Handy Terminal
After setting up both the workstation and the terminal, ActiveSync connection should be automatic.
1. Connect the Handy Terminal to a communication peripheral, such as the Handy Terminal Docking
cradle.
2. The Handy Terminal automatically opens ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center to
establish a connection.
10.10. Synchronizing with the Host Workstation
After setup, synchronization begins automatically whenever the terminal’s mechanical connector
connects to a Handy Terminal peripheral that is connected to a host workstation with ActiveSync
installed.