Advantech PWS-8033M manual Installing Microsoft ActiveSync, Connecting to Your Computer

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4.1Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your computer and the PWS-8033M and install extra applications or utilities to the PWS-8033M, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Connect the PWS-8033M to a PC using a USB type B cable. Download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft web- site.

Note! If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync.

4.1.1Connecting to Your Computer

1.After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB B cable to the USB port on your PWS-8033M.

2.Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

3.Turn the device on.

4.ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PWS-8033M. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.

Note! If ActiveSync doesn't start automatically, click Start Programs Microsoft ActiveSync. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the commu- nication settings.

5.Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Contents PWS-8033M Product Warranty 2 years Copyright AcknowledgementsDeclaration of Conformity Technical Support and AssistanceSafety Instructions Chapter General InformationAdvanced Settings Chapter PWS-8033M Military PDA Specifications Features & SpecificationsIntroduction Package Contents Optional AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with the PWS-8033M Front ViewRight View Bottom View Left ViewBack View Top View4-In-1 Battery Charger Optional Cradle Optional Page Installation Charging the Battery Installing the BatteryGetting Started Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger Charging the Battery with the CradlePowering up for the First Time Setting the Time and DateAdjusting the Screen Brightness Calibrating the TouchscreenUsing the Hardware Using the Stylus Adjusting the Double-Tap RateTap Start Settings Control Panel Keypads and Function ButtonsRemoving a CF Card Inserting a CF CardInserting an Micro SD Memory Card Gprs SIM Card Set Up Connecting Devices to the PWS-8033MConnecting USB Connecting a USB Type aConnecting a Serial Device Connecting a Mini USB Type BConnecting Headphones and a Microphone Connecting to the Cradle OptionalConnecting USB Connecting a Serial CableGetting Connected Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Connecting to Your ComputerGetting Connected Connecting with Bluetooth Connecting to a Wlan Wi-Fi Connecting to an Existing Network Add a New NetworkChanging the Advanced Settings View Wireless Networking Log Information Connecting GPS Connecting Gprs Click Control Panel then Network and Dial-upConncetions Page Advanced Settings Checking the Battery Status Optimizing Battery LifeChanging the Automatic Power Settings Switch state to UserPerforming a System Reset Adjusting Backlight SettingsTap Start Settings Control Panel Tap OEMs Utility Performing a Software reset re-bootChanging the Screen Resolution Rotate Screen