Connecting To Your PC
Most users want to synchronize the MobilePro with a desktop or notebook computer. In this mode, the MobilePro is a companion PC. The latest work done on either the MobilePro or the desktop automatically appears on both machines, once the synchronization process starts.
To configure your MobilePro for synchronization you must do the following. Each is explained.
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Verify accuracy of the PC connection default settings on your MobilePro.
Install Windows CE Services on your desktop or notebook computer.
Connect the PC Connect serial cable to your desktop or notebook computer and to your MobilePro.
Create a partnership between your desktop or notebook computer and your MobilePro.
Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.
Verifying PC connection settings
Your MobilePro ships with PC connection default settings. To verify the accuracy of these settings, follow these steps.
- Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communications.
- Select the PC Connection tab.
- Verify the following settings.
"Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached" is checked.
"Connect using Serial Port @ 19200" displays.
Installing Windows CE Services
You must install Windows CE Services on your desktop or notebook computer to enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Microsoft Windows CE CD-ROM that ships with your MobilePro contains Windows CE Services software. Windows CE Services is designed for synchronization with Microsoft Office 97 components. The following procedure assumes Microsoft Outlook 97 as the desktop or notebook synchronization component.
To install Windows CE Services for synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, follow these steps.
- Insert the Windows CE Services CD in the CD-ROM reader of your desktop computer. The initial screen appears (with Auto Insert Notification turned on) and displays choices for installation. (With Outlook 97 installed, the CE Services automatically runs.)
- Click the icon next to choice 3, Install Microsoft Windows CE Services. The setup wizard begins.
- Click Next, when prompted, to display the license agreement window.
- Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept the agreement. The setup window prompts for your name and company.
- Enter your name and company and click Next to display the Installation Selection window.
- Select Typical, the installation completes and Installation Complete window displays. The Installation Complete window prompts you to reboot the system.
- Click Finish to reboot the system.
Proceed to the next section to complete the installation.
Connecting the PC Connect Serial Cable
When the system prompts you to connect the PC Connect serial cable, follow these instructions to connect the cable that ships with your MobilePro.
To connect the PC Connect serial cable, follow these steps.
- Locate and open the serial port cover on the left side of your MobilePro.
- Align and attach the PC Connect serial cable to the serial port on the MobilePro. Look for UP on top of the cable connector.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the 9-pin serial port on your desktop or notebook computer. If your desktop has a 25-pin serial port, use an adapter (available in most computer stores).
NOTE
The desktop or notebook 9-pin serial port must be available and enabled in the system BIOS setup. No other software program can have exclusive rights to the chosen serial port.
CAUTION: Be sure to properly align the cable connectors and ports. Incorrect connection can damage the MobilePro H/PC and the computer.
Creating a Partnership
Once you connect the PC Connect serial cable, proceed with the installation to create a partnership between the MobilePro and your desktop or notebook computer.
Your desktop computer polls the MobilePro to identify its serial port and baud rate. When polling is complete, the Multiple Partnership window appears.
- Select Single or Multiple, depending upon your configuration needs. The New Partnership wizard prompts for device name and description.
- Enter a unique name and description for your MobilePro device. This information is stored on your MobilePro under Control Panel, Communication Properties. Next, the ActiveSync window prompts for your synchronization preferences.
- Select On Connect to establish that your desktop computer and your MobilePro synchronize each time your MobilePro is reconnected to your desktop.
- Click Finish to complete the installation.
Verifying Synchronization Settings
Look for the new Mobile Devices folder on your desktop. To verify synchronization settings, follow these steps.
- Double click the Mobile Devices folder.
- Click Tools, ActiveSync Options, and verify that the desired synchronization services are checked. Modify the selections as required.
Once installed, Windows CE Services can synchronize your MobilePro with your desktop's Microsoft Outlook or Schedule+ e-mail, contacts, calendar, and task list each time you attach the PC Connect cable to the MobilePro and the desktop. The MobilePro Bonus Software CD also includes software for synchronizing with other PC applications.
NOTE
Whenever possible Windows CE Services automatically translates files and e-mail attachments to and from the compressed formats that are used on the MobilePro. This enables the MobilePro to View and work with files created with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint among others. For a complete list of supported file formats, see your Windows CE User's Guide.
Setup for Remote Connection
In addition to using your MobilePro as a companion PC, when you travel you can directly connect by modem to an Internet service provider, a network remote access server, or even your PC's modem to get e-mail and to View web pages.
Document Information
KBID# 055807, Last Reviewed: February 18, 1999
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