Chapter 7 - Communications; Overview; Installing Additional Software - Honeywell 7900L0P-422C20E - Hand Held Products Dolphin 7900 User Manual

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Communications

Overview

You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the
Internet using the following connection options:
• Microsoft ActiveSync v4.1 or higher - see
• Use the infrared (IrDA) port - see
• Connect to an ISP - see
• Connect via wireless radio - see
Software Communication Programs
Microsoft ActiveSync (v4.1 or Higher)
Microsoft ActiveSync is a tool that enables mobile computing devices, such as the Dolphin 7900, to exchange and
synchronize application data with a desktop computer. For more information, see
RAS
Short for Remote Access Services, RAS is a feature built into Windows NT that enables users to log into an NT-
based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link. RAS is fully supported and allows the use of PPP or SLIP
connections for network connectivity.
General Help on Connecting
More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following
locations:
• ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. In ActiveSync, click Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
• Online Help. Tap Start > Help > View menu > All Installed Help > Inbox or Connections.
For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/

Installing Additional Software

In addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any program (created for
a Windows Mobile device), as long as the terminal has enough memory to store the program and the program has an *.exe,
*.cab, or *.dll extension.
The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second
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Edition and the terminal's processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version
tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
You can install additional software via:
• ActiveSync - see page 7-3.
• Infrared - see page 7-5.
• Internet (via wireless radio) - see page 7-9.
Dolphin® 7900 User's Guide
Using ActiveSync
Using Infrared on page
Using an ISP on page 7-9.
Wireless Radio Options
on page 7-2.
7-5.
on page 7-8.
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Using ActiveSync on page 7-2.
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