Serial/Usb Communication; Installing Serial/Usb Communication Software - Motorola MC31 Series Integrator Manual

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Serial/USB Communication

This section provides information on installing the appropriate serial/USB communication software and setting up
the appropriate accessory to enable serial/USB 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
•
MC31XX Communication/Charge cables.

Installing Serial/USB Communication Software

To successfully communicate with various host devices communication software, such as Microsoft ActiveSync
(version 4.5 or higher) must be installed on the host computer. See
installation procedures.
Chapter 3, ActiveSync for ActiveSync