User`s manual

Chapter 3 Getting Connected

Chapter 3

Getting Connected

The PA968 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS232, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

or GPRS connection for data communication. Learn about an overview of the PA968’s

communication options through the following:

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on the computer in order to exchange informa-

tion between the computer and the PA968. Microsoft ActiveSync is already installed

on the PA968. Use the PA968’s USB Charging Cable or the docking station to connect

the PA968 with a computer.

NOTE: If a previous version of Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on the com-

puter, uninstall it first, before installing the latest version of Microsoft

ActiveSync. The PA968 Rugged Mobile Computer requires Mircosoft

ActiveSync version 4.2 or higher.

Install Microsoft ActiveSync on the computer through the following:

1. Close any open programs, including those that run during startup, and disable

any antivirus software.

2. Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download

page at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7269173a-

28bf-4cac-a682-58d3233efb4c&DisplayLang=en

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

tion wizard begins.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Microsoft ActiveSync.