Using Activesync - CipherLab 9200 Reference Manual

9200 Mobile Computer Reference Manual

2.4. USING ACTIVESYNC

Microsoft's syncing tools enables users to update or back up the data on their handheld
devices to desktop computers.
Two syncing tools are featured by Microsoft - ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device
Center (WMDC). Which tool to use depends on which OS is running on your PC:
O.S.
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Windows XP SP3 or earlier
ActiveSync and WMDC are downloadable from Microsoft's website. Download and install
the right one on your PC. Before syncing your PC and device, make sure your PC has the
appropriate syncing tool installed.
Hereafter in this manual, we will focus on ActiveSync only. For WMDC usage, see its
documentation or help file.
2.4.1. SYNCHRONIZATION WITH YOUR COMPUTER
Follow these instructions for initial ActiveSync operation:
1.
Connect the mobile computer and your PC with the Snap-on Cable or Cradle.
Turn on the mobile computer.
Your computer will automatically detect the USB device.
2.
Select which partnership to set up. If you want to synchronize data between the
3.
mobile computer and your personal computer, select Standard Partnership;
otherwise, select Guest Partnership
Wait a few seconds for the mobile computer to get connected (and synchronized if
4.
a Standard Partnership is selected).
Note: For ActiveSync via Bluetooth, refer to
44
Syncing Program
WMDC
ActiveSync
Using Bluetooth.