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Contents

Using This Guide

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1 Getting Started

Welcome.......................................................................................1-2
Unpacking Your MobilePro.......................................................... 1-3
Getting to Know Your MobilePro................................................. 1-4
Accessories........................................................................... 1-5
Installing and Charging the Battery............................................... 1-5
Connecting the AC Adapter.......................................................... 1-7
Taking a Quick Tour....................................................................1-10
Introducing the Software..............................................................1-10
Connecting to Your PC via Serial.................................................1-11
Verifying PC Connection Settings........................................1-12
Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port...........................1-12
Connecting the PC Connect Cable........................................1-13
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync...........................................1-15
Network Requirements.....................................................1-16
Installing ActiveSync........................................................1-17
Creating a Partnership..........................................................1-18
Verifying Synchronization Settings.......................................1-18
Connecting to Your PC via Infrared.............................................1-19
Modifying PC Connection Settings.......................................1-20
Setting the Infrared Connection Speed..................................1-20
Enabling the Infrared Port.....................................................1-21
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync...........................................1-22
Network Requirements.....................................................1-23
Installing ActiveSync........................................................1-24
Creating a Partnership..........................................................1-25
Verifying Synchronization Settings.......................................1-25
Synchronizing with Your Host PC...............................................1-26
Synchronizing via the Serial Port..........................................1-26
Synchronizing via the Infrared Port ......................................1-27
Resynchronizing Your MobilePro.........................................1-27