Activesync Using Serial Port Services - Motorola MC75A User Manual

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ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services

Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection for ActiveSync just as you would a physical serial cable
connection. You must configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port.
To set up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection:
Before setting up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection, configure the Bluetooth function of your device.
NOTE For additional security, disable network bridging on the computer (specifically, bridging to a Remote NDIS
adapter) before connecting to the computer to pass though to the Internet or a network. For more information
on network bridging, see Windows Help on your computer.
The instructions below are for computers that support the Windows XP SP2 or later version operating system.
Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable on both devices.
1.
Ensure that the two devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of one another.
2.
On the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3.
Double-click Bluetooth Devices.
4.
On the Options tab, select the Turn discovery on and Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this
5.
computer checkboxes.
Computer Bluetooth Devices Window
Figure 6-11
On the COM Ports tab, click Add.
6.
Select the Incoming (device initiates the connection) option, then click OK.
7.
Note the number of the COM port that was added.
Click OK.
8.
Click Start > All Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
9.
Click File > Connection Settings.
10.