Installing Microsoft Activesync; Network Requirements - NEC MOBILEPRO 780 User Manual

Note:
to the serial port on your desktop, be sure that the
serial port is enabled in the desktop's BIOS setup
and that no conflicts exist for the port. For details,
see a previous section in this chapter, "Ensuring the
Availability of the Serial Port."
Be sure to properly align the cable connectors and
ports. Incorrect connection can damage the Mo-
bilePro and the computer.

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC to
enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Micro-
soft ActiveSync CD that ships with your MobilePro con-
tains the ActiveSync software designed for synchronization
with Microsoft Office components. The following proce-
dure assumes Microsoft Outlook as the host PC synchroni-
zation component.

Network Requirements

If your host PC is connected to a network, configure one of
the following before installing Microsoft ActiveSync:
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Configure a WINS server on the host PC's network, or,
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Configure the host PC's IP address on the MobilePro as
follows:
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2.
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Before connecting the PC Connect cable
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CAUTION
Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap
the network icon.
Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and
select the Properties button.