CipherLab CP30 Series, Reference Manual

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CP30 Mobile Computer Reference Manual
2.4 USING ACTIVESYNC
ActiveSync is used to synchronize information between the mobile computer and your
desktop computer, to install programs on the mobile computer, and to backup and
restore the mobile computer.
The Microsoft ActiveSync program has to be installed on your desktop computer first.
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To download the up-to-date version of the program, you may need to go to
Microsoft's official web site for Windows Mobile devices as shown below.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx
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After downloading and installation, run the program. For detailed information on the
program, you may click the Help menu, and then select the Microsoft ActiveSync
Help.
2.4.1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH YOUR COMPUTER
1. Follow these instructions for initial ActiveSync operation:
 Connect the USB cable from the mobile computer or via a cradle to your computer.
 Turn on the mobile computer or seat in the cradle.
2. Your computer will automatically detect the USB device.
3. Select which partnership to set up. If you want to synchronize data between the mobile
computer and your personal computer, select Standard Partnership; otherwise, select
Guest Partnership
4. Wait a few seconds for the mobile computer to get connected (and synchronized if a
Standard Partnership is selected).
Note: For ActiveSync via Bluetooth, refer to Using Bluetooth.