Communication; Installing Communication Software; Communication Setup - Symbol MC3000 User Manual

Communication

This section provides information on installing the appropriate communication software and setting up the appropriate accessory to
enable communication between the mobile computer and the host device.
The mobile computer is capable of communicating with a number of hosts, including development computers, serial devices, printers,
etc. The communication accessories serve as data communication devices, enabling the information on the mobile computer to be
synchronized with the information on the host device using ActiveSync. With the appropriate accessory and software, the mobile
computer can establish a serial connection or a USB connection.
For a serial or USB connection, use one of the following:
• Single Slot Serial/USB cradle
• MC3000 Communication/Charge cables.

Installing Communication Software

To successfully communicate with various host devices communication software, such as Microsoft ActiveSync (version 3.7 or higher)
must be installed on the host computer. See

Communication Setup

The communication setup procedures for the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle and the MC3000 Communication/Charge cables are
provided in this section as an example. The serial communication setup procedures are provided in,
page 2-26 and the USB setup procedures are provided in,
Chapter 3, ActiveSync for ActiveSync installation procedures.
USB Connection Setup on page
Accessories 2-25
Serial Communication Setup on
2-28.