Getting Started 1-11
CONNECTING TO YOUR PC VIA SERIAL
The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most
users want to synchronize the MobilePro 780 with a host
PC. The latest work done on either the MobilePro or the
host PC automatically appears on both machines, once the
synchronization process occurs.
The following section provides an overview of the syn-
chronization process, using the serial port, followed by de-
tailed instructions for each stage of the process.
Follow these procedures to configure your MobilePro for
synchronization using the serial port.
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Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default
settings on your MobilePro.
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Ensure the availability of the serial port on your host
PC.
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Connect the PC Connect (serial) cable to your host PC
and to your MobilePro.
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Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC.
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Create a partnership between your host PC and your
MobilePro.
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Verify that the desired synchronization services are
configured.
Verifying PC Connection Settings
Your MobilePro ships with PC Connection default
settings. Follow these steps to verify the accuracy of the
PC connection settings.
1.
Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communications.
2.
Select the PC Connection tab.
3.
Verify the following settings.
