Installing Activesync; Vehicle Computer Setup - Motorola VC70N0 Product Reference Manual

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Installing ActiveSync

To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.5 or higher from the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com. Refer to the installation included with the ActiveSync software.
Windows Embedded Compact 7 supports ActiveSync 4.5 on Windows XP. Or, Windows Mobile Device Center on
Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Vehicle Computer Setup

NOTE Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the vehicle computer.
The vehicle computer can be set up to communicate either with a serial connection or a USB connection. Serial
connection can be to the vehicle computer COM1 port. USB connection can be made to the vehicle computer
Micro USB (Micro USB On the Go) port.
information for use with the vehicle computer. The vehicle computer communication settings must be set to match
the communication settings used with ActiveSync.
NOTE You cannot use a USB scanner plugged into the rugged USB port when you ActiveSync to a host computer
using the Micro USB port.
On the vehicle computer tap
1.
window appears.
Properties
Figure 6-1 PC Connection Properties Window
Tap the
2. Change Connection
Select the connection type from the drop-down list (Only USB type connection is enabled).
3.
Figure 6-2 Change Connection Window
Chapter 2, Installation
> >
Settings Control Panel
button.
provides the accessory setup and cable connection
> icon. The
PC Connection PC Connection