Performing Activesync Using The Cradle - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide for Pocket PC 2002
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial communications port on your
desktop computer.
Figure 4-3. Connecting the Synchronization Cable to the Computer
Note: The synchronization cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot share
a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure
about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the
user's manual supplied with the computer.
4. On the desktop computer, enter a name for your PDT 8100 terminal and click the
Next button. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up a partnership that
allows synchronization of information between the two devices. Items to be
synchronized may be customized, and you may select to synchronize continuously
as information changes, upon connection, or manually by clicking the Sync button
on the toolbar of your desktop computer.
Note: Every PDT 8100 terminal should have a unique name. Never try to
synchronize more than one PDT 8100 terminal to the same user
name.

Performing ActiveSync using the Cradle

To perform an ActiveSync operation for the first time using the cradle:
1. After installing the ActiveSync software, restart your desktop computer.
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Serial Port