User guide

Publication 2727-UM002D-EN-P
Configuring the MobileView Terminal 4-11
Transferring Data with a
Personal Computer
This section shows how to transmit data between the MobileView
terminal and a PC using the MicroSoft ActiveSync software. It shows
how to:
• verify serial port availability
• install the Microsoft ActiveSync software
• connect the MobileView terminal to a PC
• disconnect communications
Verifying Serial Port Availability
To verify that your PC serial port is available:
1. For Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT systems:
On your PC, select Start>Settings>Control Panel.
For Windows 2000 systems:
On your PC, right-click My Computer, select Manage and then
Device Manager.
2. For Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems:
Double-click the System icon and select Device Manager tab.
For Windows NT systems:
Double-click the Ports icon.
For Windows 2000 systems:
Double-click Ports from the menu.
3. View the devices by type or number. Double-click the desired port.
4. Click the Port Settings tab or the Settings button and set the
Bits Per Second or Baud Rate to match MobileView settings.
5. Click OK to apply any changes and close the windows.
Bits per second setting