User manual

Operation
Mobile Computer MC 95xx
ex
-NI
Type B7-A29.-…………
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Technical data subject to change without notice.
Issue: Revision 1 / March 2011
4.9 Connection to the PC
The MC 95xx
ex
-NI series is delivered with a Microsoft WM 6.5 operating system or follow-
up version. Microsoft supplies software free of charge to establish a connection to a PC
for synchronisation, installation and data exchange.
4.9.1 Active Sync
Note
To be able to communicate with various host partners, it is recommendable to install
Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) on the host computer. ActiveSync
synchronises the information on the mobile computer with information on the host
computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host computer remain in both
partners after synchronisation.
The ActiveSync Microsoft program is used for synchronising or installing software/data.
ActiveSync is available for downloading as freeware at
www.microsoft.com
Supported Operating Systems:
− Windows XP
For system requirements see the Microsoft homepage under Active Sync version 4.5 or
higher.
Further information on ActiveSync can be found in the Motorola integrator Guide or on the
Microsoft homepage.
4.9.2 DEVICE Center or mobile device center
Note
To be able to communicate with various host partners installed on Windows Vista or
Windows 7, it is recommendable to install the Microsoft Device Center on the host
computer. Device Center synchronises the information on the mobile computer with
information on the host computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host
computer remain on both partners after synchronisation.
The Microsoft Mobile Device Center program is used for synchronising or installing
software/data. Mobile Device Center is available for downloading as freeware at
www.microsoft.com
Supported Operating Systems:
− Windows Vista or Windows 7
For system requirements see Device Center on the Microsoft homepage
Further information on Device Center can be found in the Motorola integrator Guide or on
the Microsoft homepage.