Backup Mx8 Files; Prerequisites; Mx8 And Pc Partnership; Figure 3-38 Activesync Connection Settings On A Windows Pc - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

ActiveSync / Get Connected Process

Backup MX8 Files

Use the following process to backup data files from the MX8 to a desktop or laptop PC using the
appropriate cables and Microsoft's ActiveSync.

Prerequisites

Initial ActiveSync partnership between the MX8 and the target PC has been completed. After the
partnership has been established with the mobile device and the host computer, ActiveSync can be
performed over Serial, USB, or radio (RF).

MX8 and PC Partnership

An ActiveSync partnership between the PC and MX8 has been established. See section "Initial
Setup".

Serial Port Transfer

• A PC with an available serial port and an MX8 with a serial cable. The desktop or laptop PC
must be running Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 or XP.
• "Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port" is checked.
• LXE recommends using the MX8 multipurpose RS-232 and Power cable listed in the
following section titled "Connect".

USB Transfer

• A PC with an available USB port and an MX8 with a USB cable. The desktop or laptop PC
must be running Windows 98 SR2, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
• LXE-specific MX8 multipurpose USB and Power cable as listed in the following section
"Connect".
• "Allow USB connection with this desktop computer" is checked.

Radio (RF) Transfer

• A PC or laptop with a radio card or wireless connection (requires ActiveSync for wireless
transfers).
• The "Allow network (Ethernet) and Remote Access Service (RAS) server connection with this
desktop computer" is checked.
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Figure 3-38 ActiveSync Connection Settings on a Windows PC

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