Chapter 6 Activesync; Introduction - Motorola VC70N0 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 6 ActiveSync

Introduction

To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (Version 4.5 or other, compatible with
Windows Embedded Compact 7 platform) on the host computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the
vehicle computer with information on the host computer. Changes made on the vehicle computer or host computer
appear in both places after synchronization.
ActiveSync software:
• Allows working with vehicle computer-compatible host applications on the host computer. ActiveSync
replicates data from the vehicle computer so the host application can view, enter, and modify data on the
vehicle computer.
• Synchronizes files between the vehicle computer and host computer, converting the files to the correct
format.
• Backs up the data stored on the vehicle computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures the
data is always safe and up-to-date.
• Copies (rather than synchronizes) files between the vehicle computer and host computer.
• Controls when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., set to synchronize
continually while the vehicle computer is connected to the host computer, or set to only synchronize on
command.
• Selects the types of information to synchronize and control how much data is synchronized.