Using ActiveSync

Requirement : ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher for Windows XP host computers) must be resident on the host (desktop or laptop) computer. Windows Mobile Device Center (version 6.1 or higher) is required for a Windows Vista or higher host computer. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center for the PC are available from the Microsoft website. Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on your host computer.

Note: For readability in this section, ActiveSync will be used in instructions and explanations. If you have a Windows Vista or higher operating system on your host computer, replace ActiveSync with Windows Mobile Device Center.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX9 and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data.

For example, you can:

•Back up and restore your device data.

•Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.

•Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync Options to specify the types of information you want to synchronize. The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you select) identical on both your desktop computer and your device.

When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard begins and starts the following processes:

•connect your device to your desktop computer,

•set up a partnership so you can synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer, and

•customize your synchronization settings.

Because ActiveSync is already installed on your MX9, your first synchronization process begins automatically when you finish setting up your host computer in the ActiveSync wizard. For more information about using ActiveSync on your host computer, open ActiveSync, then open ActiveSync Help.

Initial Setup

The initial setup of ActiveSync must be made via a USB connection. Partnerships can only be created using USB cable connection.

Connect via USB

The default connection type is USB Client.

This is the only connection option supported on the MX9.

Connect the USB cable to the host computer and the MX9 (the client) as detailed below. ActiveSync will start automatically when the USB cable is connected.

If the MX9 loses connection, e.g., enters Suspend Mode, etc., the connection to ActiveSync will be lost. When the MX9 resumes, the ActiveSync session will automatically re-connect.

Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection:

MX9051CABLE -- MX9USB Client Cable Assembly (ActiveSync connection). USB end of cable connects to host computer USB port.

•Connect the I/O connector end of the cable to the I/O port on the bottom of the MX9.

•The USB client type A plug on the MX9 cable connects to a USB port on the host computer.

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