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Chapter 4. Communication
4.1 Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync
4.1.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the Host PC
Microsoft ActiveSync is a file transfer tool to synchronize the files on a PC with
the files on your Device.
To install Microsoft ActiveSync, complete the following steps on the PC:
1. Go to the Microsoft Windows CE.NET website and download the latest
current version of ActiveSync:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/device
-synch.mspx
2. Install the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync on the host PC.
3. Open ActiveSync.
4. Select File > Communication Settings from ActiveSync’s menu bar.
5. Go to “Using ActiveSync” on page 4-1 to continue using ActiveSync.
4.1.2 Connecting Device to Host PC
1. You can use a Micro USB cable to connect the Device directly or by a cradle
to Host PC.
․To use the dock, you must first insert the Device into the slot, making sure
that the unit is firmly seated the dock.
2. Connect the dock or Device to the power adapter and power source.
4.2 Using ActiveSync
Use ActiveSync to transfer and synchronize files between the Device and the
Host PC.
4.2.1 Setting up a Partnership
During the Microsoft ActiveSync installation, you were prompted to create a
partnership with your mobile device. When you set up a partnership, you select
synchronization and file conversation settings, which are contained in a file on
your desktop computer. This file enables your desktop computer to recognize
your device. Only devices that have a partnership with a desktop computer can
synchronize information between the two computers.
For more information on partnerships, please refer to your Microsoft
ActiveSync documentation or help file.