Boston 8550i User Guide – © 2012 Belgravium Technologies Plc
(v.1.0
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PC Communications
The Boston can communicate with a host PC running Microsoft
ActiveSync (WMDC if
Vista/Windows7), using infrared or USB (via the QuickDock) to transfer applications and data.
Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync (WMDC if Vista/Windows7) On The Host PC
In order for PC to Boston communications to take place Microsoft
ActiveSync 3.7 or greater must
be installed on the host PC. Microsoft
ActiveSync can be downloaded from
www.microsoft.com/mobile/ and is installed by simply double-clicking the downloaded file and
following the on-screen instructions.
1. Start ActiveSync and select File-Connection settings.
2. Ensure ‘Allow serial cable or Infrared Connection to the COM port’ is checked.
3. Ensure ‘Allow USB connection with this computer’ is checked.
4. Ensure ‘Allow network (Ethernet)’ is unchecked.
5. Ensure ‘Show status icon in taskbar’ is checked.
6. There should be a grey ActiveSync icon in the taskbar.
Communicating Via The USB Port
Enabling The USB Connection on the Boston
From the Start menu select: Settings → Control Panel →PC
Connection
1. Tap on the ‘Change Connection’ button.
2. Select ‘USB Cradle’.
3. Tap OK.
Communicating
1. Connect the Boston QuickDock with USB to the Host PC
2. Ensure Microsoft ActiveSync is running on the host PC.
3. Insert the Boston in to the QuickDock
The grey ActiveSync icon in the host PC taskbar will turn green. ActiveSync will ask if you want to set
up a partnership. Select no, connect as Guest only. The Boston will be seen in Windows Explorer on
the host PC as ‘mobile device’, or through ActiveSync. The communications icon will appear on the
Boston’s taskbar indicating that a connection has been established.
