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Connecting with other devices
On the back of the device you will find the various interfaces which give
SIMpad its communication capabilities.
Data connection with a PC using Microsoft ActiveSync
Conventional serial interface (RS232)
Interfaces for connections to the PC
To exchange data with a PC you can use the serial interface or the USB
interface. To make the connection you need the PC connection cable
(supplied with SIMpad) or a standard USB cable.
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize your Odyssey Pocket
On-Schedule applications (e.g. calendar, tasks, contacts and e-mail) with
the PC. Similarly, you can transfer the complete database from SIMpad to
a connected PC (backup function) or restore a data backup version from
the PC to the SIMpad (restore function). You can also use ActiveSync to
install additional software on SIMpad (see Page 83).
So that both devices can exchange files, you require Microsoft
ActiveSync. As a minimum your PC must have:
– Minimum 486/66DX processor (Pentium
– 16 MB RAM, for Windows 95/98,
– Pentium Processor, 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) for Windows
NT
(Pentium Processor 166 MHz required),
– 10-50 MB available hard drive space,
– CD-ROM drive,
– COM Port or USB Port.
If you want to connect your SIMpad to your desktop PC via USB, you need
to
siemens.com/simpad onto your PC. The first time you connect your
SIMpad to your desktop PC via the USB interface, the New Hardware
detected dialog box is displayed on your desktop PC. Enter the path on
your PC for simpad.inf. When you have installed ActiveSync go to File →
Connection settings and activate the option Allow USB connection with
this desktop computer.
Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or higher, or Windows 2000
load
the
file
simpad.inf
Connecting with other devices
USB interface
available
90 recommended),
from
http://www.my-
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