Specifications

MC3000 Integrator Guide2-30
Serial Communication Setup
The serial communication setup is used to set up to communicate between the host and the mobile computer using either a Single
Slot Serial/USB cradle or using one of the serial MC3000 Communication/Charge cables.
For serial communication using the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle, connect only the serial cable, do not connect both the
serial cable and the USB cable. If both serial and USB communication cables are required, the host computer USB port
must be disabled in ActiveSync before serial communication can be enabled.
Serial Connection Setup
1. On the mobile computer, Series 3000 Demo window double-tap the Ctl Panel icon and double-tap on Comm Settings. The
Comm Settings, window appears.
Figure 2-36. Comm Settings Window
2. The Comm port default value is set to USB. Highlight Port, and use the left and right arrow buttons to select the
value. Change the value to a serial setting appropriate for the host computer (typically Serial1 @ 115200).
3. Tap OK to exit the Comm Settings window.
4. Tap X to exit the Control Panel window.
5. Ensure that ActiveSync was installed on the host computer and a partnership was created. See Setting Up an ActiveSync
Connection on the Host Computer on page 3-4 for more information.
6. If ActiveSync is not running on the host computer, select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync to start ActiveSync, to
start.
Figure 2-37. ActiveSync - Not Connected