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

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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