Chapter 3: Configuring The Unit
Things To Do Next
Connecting Via RS232 Serial
3.2.1.2Connecting Via RS232 Serial
To connect using ActiveSync via RS232 serial:
1.Connect the NETBOOK PRO ActiveSync serial cable to the serial communications port on your computer (usually COM1 or COM2).
2.Connect the other end of the serial cable to the NETBOOK PRO serial port. The port is behind the rubber cover on the left hand side of the unit
(labelled with the 
RS232 symbol).
On the NETBOOK PRO...
3.Open the NETBOOK PRO’s Control Panel.
4.
5.Verify that the Use Connection checkbox is checked and that the unit will connect using ‘Serial Cable on Com 1’.
On the PC...
6.Select File, Connection Settings in the ActiveSync window, or double- click on the ActiveSync icon in the system tray. The ActiveSync menu appears.
7.Select Connection Settings. The Connection Settings dialog appears.
8.Place a checkmark in the checkbox labeled ‘Allow serial cable or infra- red connection to this COM port:’.
9.Select the COM port to which you connected the cable in Step 1.
10.Press OK. The Settings dialog disappears.
11.Select File, Get Connected. The Get Connected wizard appears.
12.Press Next. ActiveSync searches for a connection.
On the NETBOOK PRO...
13.Click on the Start button, then Programs, then ActiveSync, and select direct from the ActiveSync menu. A dialog appears, indicating that the NETBOOK PRO is attempting to connect.
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