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5.4.6
5.4.6.1
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multiple Handheld PCs (e.g. one central office computer with several field Handheld
PCs).
The program
Installing the ActiveSync program on the PC makes it possible to communicate with
the SIMpad SL4 via the serial interface (see 4.1) or via the USB interface (see 4.2).
This enables files (programs, images, texts) to be exchanged. The ActiveSync
program can be downloaded from the internet without charge:
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/downloads/activesync/activesync.asp
During the installation of the ActiveSync program, a link to ActiveSync is entered in the
Autostart folder, so that the program is automatically active in the background.
Linking up
The connecting cable is plugged into both computers after they have been switched
on. The link is then immediately and automatically established. ActiveSync on the PC
asks whether "partnering" is to be set up. However, the SIMpad SL4 does not yet
support this function.
The link can be terminated either by selecting the corresponding function in ActiveSync
or by simply unplugging the connecting cable.
For the configuration of the automatic set-up link see 5.4.13.4.
Data exchange
After the ActiveSync program has been installed on the PC, a new data device, "Mobile
Device", appears in the contents of "Workplace" in the Explorer. When a link has been
established to the SIMpad SL4, a double click on the "Mobile Device" icon can be used
to display a window showing the files on the SIMpad SL4. Using move or copy/insert,
files can be exchanged in both directions with the PC.
Backup
ActiveSync offers an option to create a backup copy of the SIMpad SL4's entire Object
Store (see 2.3) on the PC. The user also has the option to do a partial backup by
saving only the most important files individually on the PC.
Communication
Remote Network
This program is the connection wizard that supports all communications via the various
interfaces: PC-Card, IrDA and RS-232. A connection set-up can be created, edited or
deleted. It appears as an icon or as an entry in a list. The connection set-up contains
all pre-configured parameters (interface, calling number etc.). The required connection
is set up by a double click on the appropriate entry.
There are two fundamentally different types of connection:
•
Dial-up connections: via a modem, which must dial into an ISP
•
Direct connections
Ports for selection
Dial-up connection
•
Hayes-compatible on COM1 (RS-232)
Technical Description
SIMpad SL4
Version V2.0
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