Backup Data Files Using Activesync; Connect; Disconnect; Cold Boot And Loss Of Host Re-Connection - Honeywell MX7 Reference Manual

Backup Data Files using ActiveSync

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

Connect

Connect the modem cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client). Select "Connect" from the Start Menu on the
mobile device (Start > Programs > Communications > Connect).
Note: Run "Connect" when the "Get Connected" wizard on the host PC is checking COM ports to establish
a connection for the first time.
Note: USB synchronization will start automatically when the cable is connected, not requiring you to select
"Connect" from the Start menu.

Disconnect

USB Connection
Disconnect the cable from the MX7.
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Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.
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IMPORTANT – Do not put the MX7 into Suspend while connected via USB. The device will be unable to connect to the host
PC when it resumes operation.
Serial Connection
Disconnect the cable from the MX7.
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Put the MX7 into Suspend.
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Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.
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Network Connection
Put the MX7 into Suspend.
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Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.
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Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection

ActiveSync assigns a partnership between a client and a host computer. A partnership is defined by two objects – a unique
computer name and a random number generated when the partnership is first created. An ActiveSync partnership between a
unique client can be established to two hosts.
When the mobile device is cold booted, the random number is deleted – and the partnership with the last one of the two hosts is
also deleted. The host retains the random numbers and unique names of all devices having a partnership with it. Two clients
cannot have a partnership with the same host if they have the same name. (Control Panel > System > Device Name)
If the cold booted mobile device tries to reestablish the partnership with the same host PC, a new random number is generated
for the mobile device and ActiveSync will insist the unique name of the mobile device be changed. If the mobile device is
associated with a second host, changing the name will destroy that partnership as well. This can cause some confusion when
re-establishing partnerships with hosts.
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