Chapter 4. Communications; Introduction; Installing Activesync Software - Symbol PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Manual

Introduction

The CRD 2700 Cradle serves as an essential data communications device, enabling you
to synchronize the information on your PPT 2800 terminal and the ActiveSync® software
on your desktop computer. With customized or third party software, it can also be used to
synchronize your PPT 2800 terminal with corporate databases and other host computers.
Setting up the CRD 2700 cradle involves installing the ActiveSync software to enable
synchronization, and connecting your cradle to your computer.

Installing ActiveSync Software

Using ActiveSync technology, you can synchronize the information on your PPT 2800
terminal with the information on your computer. Changes you make on your terminal or
desktop computer appear in both places after you synchronize.
With ActiveSync software you can:
• Work with your terminal applications on your computer. ActiveSync duplicates
applications on your PPT 2800 terminal (such as Calendar and Contacts) so you
can view, enter and modify any data stored on your PPT 2800 terminal.
• Back up the data stored on your PPT 2800 terminal. Synchronization is a one-step
procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-date.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your terminal and computer.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g.,
you may synchronize continually while the terminal is in the cradle, or only when
you select the synchronize command.
Chapter 4
Communications
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