Installing Activesync; Mobile Computer Setup - Motorola VC5090 Product Reference Manual

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Installing ActiveSync

To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.1 or higher from the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com. Refer to the installation included with the ActiveSync software.

Mobile Computer Setup

NOTE Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the vehicle computer.
The vehicle computer can be set up to communicate either with a serial connection or a USB connection. Serial
connection can be to the vehicle computer COM1 or COM2 port. USB connection can be made to the vehicle
computer USB B Client port.
for use with the vehicle computer. The vehicle computer communication settings must be set to match the
communication settings used with ActiveSync.
NOTE You cannot use a USB scanner plugged into the rugged USB port when you ActiveSync to a host computer
using the USB B Client port.
1. On the vehicle computer tap
window appears.
Properties
Figure 6-1 PC Connection Properties Window
2. Tap the
Change Connection
3. Select the connection type from the drop-down list.
Figure 6-2 Change Connection Window
4. Tap to exit the
OK
Chapter 2, Installation
> >
Settings
button.
window and tap
Change Connection
provides the accessory setup and cable connection information
>
Control Panel PC Connection
to exit the
OK PC Connection Properties
icon. The
PC Connection
window.