Connecting To Your Pc - In-situ RuggedReader Getting Started Manual

Connecting to your PC

I/O ports
The RuggedReader 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 RuggedReader). 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
RuggedReader-compatible CompactFlash cards.
ActiveSync
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Using Microsoft ActiveSync
and copy fi les between your desktop or laptop computer and your
RuggedReader. ActiveSync compares the data on your RuggedReader
with the data on your PC, then updates all locations with the most
recent information.
ActiveSync is already installed on your RuggedReader. Before
connecting your RuggedReader 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 RuggedReader until the installation is complete.
External
Power
Pin 1
Pin 6
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, you can synchronize information
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Outlook 98 or later installed
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Outlook 2002 from the
Serial USB
Pin 5
Pin 9
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