Direct Data Communication; Use Snap-On Cable - CipherLab 9700 Reference Manual

1.8.

DIRECT DATA COMMUNICATION

"Direct" data connection means "hardwired" data connection between the mobile computer
and a Windows-based PC as opposed to wireless connection. Direct data connection relies
on a RS-232 cable or a USB cable (sometimes plus an auxiliary cradle) between the two
mentioned devices. Once the mobile computer and PC are "directly" connected with each
other by a RS-232 or USB-cable, they can sync data with each other.

1.8.1. USE SNAP-ON CABLE

Direct data communication using a cable:
1) Connect the mobile computer to your PC with a Snap-on Charging and Communication
Cable (either USB or RS-232 type).
2) To charge the mobile computer, connect an external power source to the Snap-on
Cable.
3) On the mobile computer, tap Start | Settings | System | USB Connection
4) To connect the mobile computer and PC via ActiveSync, select ActiveSync Advanced
Network Mode or ActiveSync Serial Mode.
To treat the mobile computer as an external storage device, choose Mass Storage – SD
Card. Note that Mass Storage is only supported when as SD card is installed on the
mobile computer.
5) Tap OK on the title bar to apply the settings.
If one of the first two options is selected, ActiveSync will automatically detect connection
between the two and prompt for data synchronization.
See Syncing Tools
Note: The 9700 mobile computer uses COM9 for serial transmission via RS-232.
Figure 11: Direct Data Communication Using Snap-on Cable
and subsequent sections to know how to use ActiveSync.
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