Connecting to a pc by infrared, Synchronizing information – i-mate PDA2 User Manual

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Pocket PC Phone User Manual

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Synchronizing Information

Pocket PC Phone User Manual

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Synchronizing

Information

Connecting to a PC by Infrared

You can use an infrared connection to create a direct connection between your Pocket

PC Phone and another IR-enabled mobile device or PC quickly. This method is ideal

for quickly switching between multiple devices, since there are no cables or adapters to

change. (When creating a partnership, you must connect using infrared, a cable, or a

cradle connection.)

1. Set up an infrared connection. (Install and configure an infrared port on your PC according

to the manufacturer's instructions).

2. Switch to the infrared port on your desktop computer: On the File Menu of the ActiveSync

running on your desktop PC, click

Connection Settings.

3. In the

Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port list, select Infrared

Port (IR).

4. Align the infrared ports on your PC and your Pocket PC Phone so that they are unobstructed

and within close range.

5. On your Pocket PC Phone, select

ActiveSync from the Start menu. The ActiveSync screen

appears. Select

Connect via IR... from the Tools menu in this screen.

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