Connecting To Your Pc - TDS Recon Getting Started Manual

Connecting to your PC

I/O ports
The Recon supports connections to other
devices via USB and 9-pin serial ports.
USB connections to your PC require an A-
B USB cable (included with the Recon).
USB is faster, more reliable and does not
have baud rates or com ports to select. Serial connections require a 9-
pin null-modem serial cable (not included).
You may also increase your connectivity options through using Recon-
compatible CompactFlash cards.
ActiveSync
Using Microsoft
copy fi les between your desktop or laptop computer and your Recon.
ActiveSync compares the data on your Recon with the data on your
PC, then updates all locations with the most recent information.
ActiveSync is already installed on your Recon. Before connecting
your Recon to your PC, install ActiveSync on your PC from the Recon
Pocket PC Companion CD.
Note: If you don't have Microsoft
on your PC, please install Microsoft
Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000
installed, you are encouraged to upgrade. Microsoft recommends that
users choosing to install Outlook 2002 from this CD do so before
installing ActiveSync.
You can also download the most current version of PC ActiveSync
at: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/. The
installation instructions for ActiveSync may vary if you use a version
other than the version originally shipped on the Recon Companion CD.
Setting Up ActiveSync
DO NOT connect your Recon until the installation is complete.
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ActiveSync
External
, you can synchronize information and
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Outlook
®
Outlook
Power
Serial
Pin 1
Pin 6 Pin 9
98 or later installed
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2002 from the
USB
Pin 5
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