Chapter 6

ActiveSync

Chapter 6

Chapter 6
ActiveSync
Introduction
To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.1 or higher) on the host
computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the vehicle computer with information on the host
computer. Changes made on the vehicle computer or host computer appear in both places after
synchronization.
ActiveSync software:
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Allows working with vehicle computer-compatible host applications on the host computer. ActiveSync
replicates data from the vehicle computer so the host application can view, enter, and modify data on the
vehicle computer.
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Synchronizes files between the vehicle computer and host computer, converting the files to the correct
format.
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Backs up the data stored on the vehicle computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures
the data is always safe and up-to-date.
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Copies (rather than synchronizes) files between the vehicle computer and host computer.
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Controls when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., set to synchronize
continually while the vehicle computer is connected to the host computer, or set to only synchronize on
command.
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Selects the types of information to synchronize and control how much data is synchronized.

Installing ActiveSync

To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.1 or higher from the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com. Refer to the installation included with the ActiveSync software.

Mobile Computer Setup

The vehicle computer can be set up to communicate either with a serial connection or a USB connection.
Serial connection can be to the vehicle computer COM1 or COM2 port. USB connection can be made to the
NOTE Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the vehicle
computer.