Connecting The Pocket Pc - Intermec 70 User Manual

This chapter explains how you can use your Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC to exchange
information with other Windows-powered devices as well as your desktop computer, a
network, or the Internet.

Connecting the Pocket PC

There are many different ways you can connect the Pocket PC to your desktop
computer, network, or the Internet. You can
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Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network
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Be sure to observe the following precautions when operating telecommunications and
network equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire, bodily
injury, and damage to the equipment.
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Directly connect to a desktop computer using a cradle or an auto-sync cable. For
help, see the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.
Connect to your desktop computer to synchronize remotely. For help, see the
ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer or the Connections online help
on the Pocket PC.
Connect to another infrared-equipped device. For help, see "Transferring Data
Using Infrared" later in this chapter.
Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) using a modem card. The
communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your
Pocket PC. Your service provider will provide software needed to install other
services, such as paging and fax services. For help, see "Connecting to an ISP
Through a Modem" later in this chapter.
Connect to the network at your company or organization using an Ethernet card. For
help, see "Connecting to a Network" later in this chapter.
Do not connect or use a modem or telephone (other than a cordless type) during a
lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location.
Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC)
receptacle.
Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or
installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack.
Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the
leak.
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Getting Connected
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