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2.2 Partnerships
The first time a Windows CE device is connected to a PC, a dialogue box opens on the PC screen where
the user can choose to install a guest connection or a partnership between both devices.
This is repeated every time the device attempts to connect to the PC if a partnership has not been created
between both devices.
If the Guest option is selected, the Device Centre / ActiveSync window appears on the screen. Click the
Search button or File
Menu
Search to open an Explorer-like window to enable remote access to the
folders and files on the Windows CE device. This connection allows you to transfer data in both directions.
File syncing between both devices is not supported.
If the Partnership option is selected, you must enter a unique name for the device. This will replace the
device name on the Windows CE device.
Another dialogue box will then appear. In this box, confirm whether the device can enter a partnership with
another PC.
Another window then appears containing checkboxes to select which types of information should be synced.
It is generally recommended to disable all checkboxes. This step completes the configuration.
The selected types of information and files are then synced between both devices.
You can persistently save the partnership you have installed in the registry on the Windows CE device:
Start
Programs
SysTools
Save Registry.
When you now attempt to establish other connections, both devices and the time will be synced.
2.3 ActiveSync registry entries
Registry entries can influence the response behaviour of ActiveSync on the PC as well as on the
Windows CE devices. The entries in the registry can be viewed in the Microsoft Developer Network (see
also
http://msdn2.microsoft.com
).
You will find below a description of certain entries selected for the PC.
In most cases, it is unnecessary to install a partnership:
•
If syncing is not required.
•
If no network/WLAN connection is required or available.
•
With serial devices for end customers rather than programmer devices.
In these cases, a prompt to establish a partnership or guest connection can disrupt users. This prompt can
be disabled with an entry in the registry.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services]
"GuestOnly"=dword:00000001
