Manual Synchronization; Automatic Synchronization - Symbol PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Manual

Manual Synchronization

1. Configure the AirBEAM Client. See
2. From the main AirBEAM screen, tap File - Synchronize.
3. Once connected, the AirBEAM Synchronize screen appears.
a. The Status List displays status messages that indicate the
progress of the synchronization process.
b. The OK button returns to the Main Menu. This button
remains inactive until the synchronization process is
complete.
c. The Retry button restarts the synchronization process.
This button is activated only if there is an error during the
synchronization process.

Automatic Synchronization

The AirBEAM client can be configured to launch automatically using the Misc(1) Preference
screen (see Misc(1) Tab
down menu is to specify how the AirBEAM client should be invoked automatically when the
client device is rebooted. The selections are:
• Disable: the AirBEAM client is not invoked automatically during the boot sequence.
• Interactive: the AirBEAM client is invoked automatically during the boot sequence.
The package synchronization process is started automatically. The
Synchronization Dialog box is displayed, and the user is required to press the OK
button when the process is complete.
• Non-interactive: the AirBEAM client is invoked automatically during the boot
sequence. The package synchronization process is started automatically. The
Synchronization Dialog box is displayed, but the user is not required to press the
OK button when the process is complete. The Synchronization Dialog box
terminates automatically.
• Background: the AirBEAM client is invoked automatically during the boot
sequence. The package synchronization process is started automatically. Nothing
is displayed while the synchronization process is occurring.
on page 8-7). When setting this screen, use the Auto-load drop-
Configuring the AirBEAM Client
AirBEAM
on page 8-4.
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