User guide

Portsmith USB/Ethernet Charging Cradle User Manual 4
Choosing a Communication Connection
Before you prepare the cradle to communicate, you must decide which type of communication you
desire: (1) direct communication with a USB device or (2) communication with a remote location via
your network.
Direct Communication with your Host Computer or a USB Device
To connect your terminal with your host computer or a USB device, follow these simple steps:
1. Plug the USB Mini-B connector
into the Mini-AB connector on
the rear of the cradle.
2. Plug the USB Standard-A
connector into a USB port on
your computer.
3. Slide the Network/USB switch
on the side of the cradle to
the right so that it indicates
USBcommunications.
Once you have the cradle
connected to the host device,
insert the handheld terminal
into the cradle. Now you can
communicate with your host
device to transmit, or synchronize,
data. You can even browse the
internet if the host device is
connected to a network with
internet access.
NOTE: You can confirm that you are correctly connected by performing an ActiveSync operation.
ActiveSync software is provided with your Symbol handheld terminal. Instructions for using ActiveSync
are in your Symbol documentation. Once your ActiveSync partnership has been established, you can
communicate with any networked computer or the internet (if your network has internet access).