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Communications 4-3
Introduction
The mobile computer is capable of communicating with a number of hosts, including development
computers, serial devices, printers, etc. The available accessories serve as essential data
communication devices, enabling the information to be synchronized on the mobile computer with the
information on the host device using ActiveSync. With the appropriate accessory and software, the
mobile computer can establish a number of connection types, such as a serial connection, a USB
connection and an Ethernet connection.
For an Ethernet connection, use the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle.
For a serial or USB connection, use one of the accessories listed below.
• Cable Adapter Module (CAM)
• Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)
• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
• Vehicle Cradle.
This chapter provides information on installing the appropriate communication software and setting
up the appropriate accessory to enable communication between the mobile computer and the host
device. For more information about the accessories available for the mobile computer, see
Chapter
12, Accessories .
Installing Communication Software
To successfully communicate with the various host devices Microsoft ActiveSync (version 3.7 or
higher) must be installed on the host computer.
Installing ActiveSync
Use ActiveSync (version 3.7 or higher) to synchronize the information on the mobile computer with
the information on the host computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host computer
appear in both places after synchronization.
ActiveSync software:
• Allows the user to work with mobile computer-compatible host applications on the host
computer. ActiveSync replicates data from the mobile computer so data can be viewed,
entered and modified on the mobile computer with the host application.
• Synchronize files between the mobile computer and host computer. The files are
automatically converted to the correct format.