Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO 7527C-G2, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
Connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
3
to a PC
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3
with Windows Mobile 6.1 User Manual
hand-held is in a Standby state. In addition, the radios remain on. You should be aware that
because the processor continues to run, Standby mode consumes more power than Suspend
mode.
Keep in mind that only by pressing and
holding down the [ENTER] key until the Shutdown
dialog box is displayed can you choose between Suspend and Standby .
2.3 Connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
3
to a PC
The WORKABOUT PRO
3
can be connected to a PC using the desktop docking station.
•• Insert the unit in the desktop docking station.
•• Use a Client USB connector to complete the communication link between the hand-held
and the PC.
2.4 Data Transfer Between the PC & the Hand-Held
Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in
your PC. Microsoft® ActiveSync® is PC connectivity software that can be used to connect
your hand-held to PCs running this software. ActiveSync works only with the Windows XP
SP2 operating system or earlier.
If the Microsoft® Vista® operating system is installed in your PC, ActiveSync is not re-
quired to transfer data between your WORKABOUT PRO
3
and your PC.
By connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
3
to a PC with a cable, you can:
•• View WORKABOUT PRO
3
files from Windows Explorer.
•• Drag and drop files between the WORKABOUT PRO
3
and the PC in the same way that
you would between PC drives.
•• Back up WORKABOUT PRO
3
files to the PC, then restore them from the PC to the
hand-held again, if needed, and so on.
2.4.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®
To install ActiveSync®, follow the step-by-step instructions provided at this website:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001
Note: Refer to Refer to ““Linking A WORKABOUT PRO
3
To A PC”” on page 266 for more
details about the desktop docking station and how to link to a PC.