Initial Install; Install Activesync On Desktop/Laptop; Serial Connection; Usb Connection - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

ActiveSync / Get Connected Process

Initial Install

Initial installation / relationship must be established using serial RS232 or USB cable connection
between the MX8 and the desktop/laptop (PC). Once a relationship has been established, tap
Help | ActiveSync for help.

Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop

Go to the Microsoft Windows website ActiveSync Download | Install file location:
www.microsoft.com/downloads
and type ActiveSync in the Keywords text box. This process should locate the latest version of
ActiveSync.
Install ActiveSync 3.7 (or later) on the PC before using ActiveSync to connect the PC to the
mobile device.
Follow the instructions in the ActiveSync Wizard.
Check that
connection selected. Refer to "Serial Connection" or "USB Connection".
When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your PC, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard on the PC
begins and it begins searching for a connected device.
Because ActiveSync is already installed on your mobile device, your first synchronization process
begins automatically when you finish setting up your PC in the ActiveSync wizard and, using the
USB cable, connect your mobile device to the PC.

Serial Connection

Tap the
Connection button. From the popup list, choose
Note:
This will set up the MX8 to use COM 1. Tap OK and ensure the check box for "Enable direct
connections to the desktop computer" is checked.
Tap OK to return to the Control Panel.

USB Connection

Tap the
button. From the popup list, choose
This will set up the MX8 to use the USB configuration. Tap OK and ensure the check box for
"Enable direct connections to the desktop computer" is checked.
Tap OK to return to Settings.
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| Programs | Communication | ActiveSync | Tools | Options has the correct
| Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection on the MX8. Tap the Change
COM 1 @ 57600
The default is USB. LXE does not recommend using serial ActiveSync at 115 Kb/s.
| Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection on the MX8. Tap the Change Connection
USB Default
115
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