Communication - TDS Ranger Getting Started Manual

Communication

The unit is equipped with multiple ways to communicate with other
devices. Many of these are described in the following sections.
Where noted, your unit may not have that particular feature.
Connecting to a Desktop
Connecting your unit to a PC is done using Microsoft ActiveSync
4.1 or higher. It allows you to synchronize information and copy
files between your PC and your unit. ActiveSync is pre-installed on
your handheld unit. Before connecting your unit to your PC, install
ActiveSync on your PC from the Companion CD or as a free
download from the web site:
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the unit to the USB port on your
PC until after you install ActiveSync. If you prematurely connect
the unit to your PC, your PC USB drivers may get into a confused
state and ActiveSync will not connect. If you suspect that something
like this has happened, uninstall your PC's ActiveSync, reboot your
PC, reinstall ActiveSync and reconnect the unit.
Use the Setup Wizard on the Companion CD to install ActiveSync
onto the PC.
The Get Connected dialog box will
automatically appear on the PC. To
connect your unit to the PC:
1) Connect the USB cable to the PC.
2) Turn on your unit.
3) Connect the USB to your unit.
ActiveSync should automatically
detect your unit. If not, click Next.
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