Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
Desktop Docking Station Ports
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9.4.6 Desktop Docking Station Ports
Figure 9.8 Back of Desktop Docking Station
The desktop docking station is equipped with two USB ports
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a Host USB port to
connect peripherals such as a printer, keyboard, etc. and a Client USB to connect the
docking station to a PC.
9.4.7 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To A PC
The desktop docking station can be connected to a PC so that you can exchange files
in the same way that you would between PC drives. A USB cable is included with
your docking station.
To link the WORKABOUT PRO to a PC:
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Insert the hand-held in the desktop docking station.
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Insert the USB cable into the docking station Client USB connector. Attach
the other end of the cable to a USB port on the PC.
You’ll need to install connectivity software on your PC before you can pass
information between the hand-held and the PC.
9.4.7.1
Using Microsoft ActiveSync To Work With Files
ActiveSync®
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Microsoft PC connectivity software
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can be used to connect the
WORKABOUT PRO to PCs running this software. You’ll be able to:
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View WORKABOUT PRO files from Windows Explorer.
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Drag and drop files between the WORKABOUT PRO and the PC in the
same way that you would between PC drives.
Host USB Port
Client USB Port
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