Installing Applications On The Computer; Using Microsoft Activesync - Intermec CN3 User Manual

Installing Applications on the Computer

Using Microsoft ActiveSync

CN3 Mobile Computer User's Manual
• Use the small nonvolatile Flash File Store region to hold CAB files that
rebuild the system at clean boot or install applications from a CAB file
into the Flash File Store so they are "ready-to-run" when a clean boot is
performed. Since the FLASH in the system has a limited number of
write cycles, do not use the Flash File Store for excessive writing
purposes; however, reading is okay.
Any of these options can move items to locations on your CN3:
• Microsoft ActiveSync
• FTP Server
• Secure Digital storage cards
• SmartSystems™ Console
• Wavelink Avalanche
• InstallSelect
This section describes each option.
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to establish a connection between your
desktop and the CN3. Microsoft ActiveSync transfers files, synchronizes
files, remote debugging, and other device management activities.
See Chapter 2, "Windows Mobile"
ActiveSync application as provided by Microsoft Corporation.
This can be a USB Microsoft ActiveSync connection. Files can be copied
using Windows Explorer on a desktop or a laptop computer. This is usually
good when updating few CN3s.
These instructions assume that Microsoft ActiveSync was installed onto
your desktop and is up and running. If not, go to
Mobile" for an URL from which to download the latest application.
To connect your CN3 to your desktop
1 Connect your CN3 to your desktop using a USB cable. You may have to
detach, then reattach the cable to "wake" the connection.
2 Wait for a "Connected" message to appear in ActiveSync to signal a
connection to the CN3. If necessary, select File > Get Connected to
initiate a connection or detach, then reattach the USB cable.
Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer
for information about the Microsoft
Chapter 2, "Windows
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