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4-3
Communications
Introduction
The terminal is capable of communicating with a number of hosts, including development
PCs, serial devices, printers, etc. The available accessories serve as essential data
communication devices, enabling you to synchronize the information on your terminal with
the information on your host device using ActiveSync. With the appropriate accessory and
software, the terminal can establish a number of connection types, such as a serial
connection and a modem connection.
This chapter provides information on installing the appropriate communication software
and setting up the appropriate accessory to enable communication between the terminal
and the host device.
Communication Software Installation
Below is a list of software applications you will need to successfully communicate with the
various host devices:
• Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher
• eConnect
• MobileDox Cradle Manager
Installing ActiveSync
Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your terminal with the
information on your host computer. Changes you make on your terminal or host computer
appear in both places after you synchronize.
With ActiveSync software you can:
• Work with terminal-compatible host applications on your host computer.
ActiveSync replicates data from your terminal (such as Calendar and Contacts) so
you can view, enter and modify any data stored on your terminal with the host
application.
• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your terminal and
host computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format.
• Back up the data stored on your terminal. Synchronization is a one-step procedure
that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-date.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your terminal and host computer.