Getting Connected, Installing Microsoft ActiveSync | Unitech PA600

Chapter 3

Getting Connected

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA600, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device to connect the device to your computer.

NOTE: If you have a previous version of Microsoft ActiveSync installed on your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync.

To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:

1.Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning software.

2.Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/ downloads/activesync42.mspx

3.Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it. The installation wizard begins.

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Unitech PA600 user manual Getting Connected, Establishing Device-PC Connection, Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Contents

PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA User’s ManualPage About This Manual Regulatory Compliance StatementsFCC Statement Canadian Compliance Statement Battery charge notice Laser Information Storage and safety notice About This ManualPage Table of Contents Appendix Getting Started Introducing the PA600 Features Package Contents Front Left View Tour of the PA600Component Description Back View Installing the Battery Getting Started Replace the battery compartment cover Charging the Battery Charging the Battery using the USB Cable Charging the Battery with the Docking Station Checking the Battery StatusLED Status Meaning Connecting the PA600 to a PC Powering On Turning the PA600 on for the First Time Calibrating the PA600 Screen Getting Started Keypads and Function Buttons Using the HardwareKey Main Function Secondary Function Using the Hardware Adjusting the Screen Brightness Using the Stylus Inserting a Storage Card Using the SD/MMC memory cardRemoving a Storage Card Using the Laser Scanner Using the Hardware Getting Connected Installing Microsoft ActiveSyncEstablishing Device-PC Connection Getting Connected Page Connecting the PA600 to Your Computer Synchronizing with Your Computer Connection OptionsUSB Connection Tap Menu → Connections Infrared Connection Bluetooth Connection Tap Devices → New Partnership… Page WiFi Connection Synchronizing Information Using ActiveSync to Exchange FilesSynchronization Options Getting Connected Barcode Scanner Programs Scanner SettingScan2Key Barcode Symbologies Barcode Scanner Programs Advanced Settings Adjusting Settings Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status Tap Start → Settings → System → Power Extending Battery Life Changing the Automatic Power Settings Tap Start → Settings → System Tap Backlight Adjusting Backlight SettingTap the Turn on the backlight key On your computer, click My Computer Flash Storage Viewing Flash Memory FilesClick File Save To and select Flash Storage Performing a hardware reset Performing a Warm Boot Performing a Cool Boot Method Advanced Settings System Specifications Appendix