Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices
The Pocket PC offers a wide range of ways to exchange data with other devices or to work in a network.
You are already familiar with data synchronisation via ActiveSync and the ActiveSync cable in the section "Synchronising data with ActiveSync". You can connect the supplied ActiveSync cable to all PCs notebooks with a USB interface. An active ActiveSync cable for devices with a serial port is also available as an accessory.
In addition, the infrared interface, wireless LAN (optional) and Bluetooth (optional) are available for wireless communication.
This chapter provides you with information on wireless data transfer
●via infrared interface
●via wireless LAN
●via Bluetooth
Wireless data transfer with infrared interface
The infrared interface (IrDA) permits wireless serial data transfer with up to 115 kbits/s.
For data transfer, you must align the infrared interface of your Pocket PC with that of the partner device. The devices must not be more than one metre apart. The infrared interface of one device must be in the range of influence (horizontally approx. 30° and vertically approx. 15°) of the infrared interface of the other device.
The infrared interface is simultaneously a consumer infrared interface (CIR). The CIR interface can transmit over greater distances. As a result, you can also use the Pocket PC as a remote control with suitable software.
You will find information on how to create an IR connection and exchange data in the Help on your Pocket PC.
Wireless connection via Wireless LAN (optional)
Your Pocket PC is equipped with an integrated wireless LAN. Information on this topic is provided in the help file on your Pocket PC.
You can also activate and deactivate the integrated Wireless LAN just as you wish.
►Touch the WLAN Power symbol under Start - Settings - System.
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