Communicating With A Desktop Computer - GE MapSight User Manual

Communicating with a Desktop Computer

Earlier, you learned how to create an ActiveSync partnership between your MapSight and your
desktop computer. In this section, learn how to—
• Install ActiveSync on a desktop computer
• Create an ActiveSync connection
• Install Windows Mobile Device Center on a desktop computer
• Create a Windows Mobile Device center connection
Install ActiveSync on a desktop computer (Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
Note: If you have Windows Vista/7™, see Install Windows Mobile Device Center.
1. Download and run the ActiveSync 4.5 from
2. Follow the directions on the screen to install Windows ActiveSync 4.5.
Note: Install ActiveSync before attaching the USB cable to the desktop or MapSight.
Creating an ActiveSync Connection
1. Plug USB Client end (mini B) of the USB communications cable into your MapSight.
2. Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB communications cable into your desktop
computer.
3. Establish an ActiveSync partnership by following the instructions on the desktop computer
screen.
Install Windows Mobile Device Center on a Desktop Computer (Windows Vista/7
To install the Windows Mobile Device Center on a desktop computer with Windows Vista/7™
complete the following steps:
1. Connect your device to your desktop computer.
2. Download the Windows Mobile Device Center Installer to your computer by clicking on the
download link that appears in the pop-up window.
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3. Select Run this program from its current location and click OK.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating a Windows Mobile Device Center Connection
Once Windows Mobile Device Center has been installed, create a connection at any time by
plugging one end of a USB cable into the computer and the other end into your MapSight.
Windows Mobile Device Center automatically opens. Follow the steps on the screen.
Note: For more information about connecting to a computer using either ActiveSync or
Windows Mobile Device center visit the Microsoft Windows Mobile website.
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