Motorola ES400, User Manual

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ActiveSync
To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) on the host
computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the ES400 with information on the host computer.
Changes made on the ES400 or host computer appear in both places after synchronization.
ActiveSync software:
•
Allows working with mobile computer-compatible host applications on the host computer. ActiveSync
replicates data from the mobile computer so the host application can view, enter, and modify data on the
mobile computer.
•
Synchronizes files between the mobile computer and host computer, converting the files to the correct
format.
•
Backs up the data stored on the mobile computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures the
data is always safe and up-to-date.
•
Copies (rather than synchronizes) files between the mobile computer and host computer.
•
Controls when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., set to synchronize
continually while the mobile computer is connected to the host computer, or set to only synchronize on
command.
•
Selects the types of information to synchronize and control how much data is synchronized.
Installing ActiveSync
To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.5 or higher from the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com . Refer to the installation procedures included with the ActiveSync software.
ES400 Setup
The ES400 can be set up to communicate with a USB connection. The ES400 communication settings must be set
to match the communication settings used with ActiveSync.
1.
On the ES400 tap My Apps >
ActiveSync
.
2.
Tap
Menu
>
Connections
.
3.
Select the connection type from the drop-down list.
4.
Tap OK to exit the
Connections
window and tap OK to exit the
ActiveSync
window.
5.
Proceed with installing ActiveSync on the host computer and setting up a partnership.
Setting Up an ActiveSync Connection on the Host Computer
To start ActiveSync:
NOTE When the ES400 is connected to a host computer and an ActiveSync connection is made, the WLAN radio is
disabled. This is a Microsoft security feature to prevent connection to two networks at the same time.
NOTE Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the ES400.