Sierra Wireless 555 Determining your version of Windows CE, ActiveSync installation requirements

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Installation Guide

Note: ActiveSync is made by Microsoft and is included with PCs running Windows CE. (It is also available from the Microsoft web site.) ActiveSync 3.5 is supported on Windows 98, 2000, XP, and NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later. ActiveSync 3.7 is supported on Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, NT, and XP.

To install the AirCard, your CE device must have these resources:

Table 4-1: CE Device Resource Requirements

Card Slots

1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot

 

(An accessory pack on Pocket PCs)

 

 

Memory

900 kB

 

 

Determining your version of Windows CE

Pocket PC users: If you do not know what version of Windows CE you are using, on the device:

1.Select Start > Settings

2.Tap the System tab

3.Tap the About icon.

·Windows 4.20.1081 (Build…)” indicates that your operating system is Pocket PC 2003

·Windows 3.0.11171 (Build…)” indicates that your operating system is Pocket PC 2002

·Windows 3.0.9348 (Build…)” indicates that your operating system is Pocket PC

ActiveSync installation requirements

The host PC (the desktop or notebook PC to which you install the software) must have:

A CD-ROM drive

ActiveSync version 3.5 or 3.7 installed.

Note: If you are using Pocket PC 2003 or Windows CE .NET, you need ActiveSync 3.7 or later.

If you are using Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002, you need ActiveSync 3.5 or later.

You must also have the ability to establish a connection between the CE device and host. This could be:

A cable connection using either a USB or serial cable (requiring the cable and that the CE device and host have the necessary connectors)

An infrared connection (requiring that both the CE device and host have infrared ports).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Installation Guide Page Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Comments Installation Guide 2130163 Table of Contents Installation on Devices Running Windows CE Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard Watcher Basics Glossary Index Welcome Introducing the AirCard Wireless Network CardFeature summary Cdma 1X services Network cardModem PhoneAdditional AirCard features Package contents System componentsCdma service provider account AirCard drivers and enabling softwareCdma wireless network AirCard 555 software Account activation and configurationGetting Started Installation Guide Installation on Notebook PCs System requirementsAirCard software installation procedures Windows 95 supportWindows 95 installation Preinstallation proceduresWindows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP installation procedures Ikernelupdate.exe Windows NT installation procedures Verifying that the PC Card slots are enabled Determining whether Networking is installed Cancel and repeat the previous two steps Installing the modem driver Card insertion and removal Inserting the AirCardRemoving the AirCard Installation on Devices Running 4 Windows CE ActiveSync installation requirements Determining your version of Windows CESoftware installation Installing the software on the hostDownloading the software to the CE device Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PCEjecting the AirCard on a Handheld or Tablet PC Removing the AirCardEjecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC Activation Wizard Account configuration proceduresActivation Manual activation Voice-assisted and automated activation Installation Guide 2130163 Care and Maintenance of Your 6 AirCard Installation Guide 2130163 Watcher Basics Handheld PCs and CE .NET devices Starting and closing WatcherPocket PCs Components of the Watcher window Volume Mute Phone Book Send Clear End Scratch Pad Button Interpreting icons Window controlsDocking Always On TopConnection Status Area Connection Status Area iconsCall Status Area Indicator area Indicator Area iconsMinimized Icons System tray iconsTroubleshooting Online HelpWatcher Basics Rev 3.5 Feb.05 Installation Guide 2130163 Fax Configuration WinFax PRO configurationRequirements before configuring WinFax PRO Fax supportInitial WinFax setup Receiving faxes Installation Guide Technical Specifications LED operationRadio frequency and electrical specifications Environmental specificationsAppendix a Glossary ESNFCC SMS Installation Guide 2130163 Index NumericsCE devices, 31- 32 notebooks, 17 Rev 3.5 Feb.05 Index Installation Guide 2130163
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