Symbol Technologies PPT 8800 - Manual (Page 20)

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Note: ActiveSync software may be needed to use the Device
with a desktop computer; and the Enterprise Customer
may obtain ActiveSync from the following web site ht-
tp://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/
downloads/pocketpc/default.mspx or from such other
web sites as may be designated from time to time.
Using the Serial Charging Cable
To connect the serial charging cable for host communication:
1. Insert the cable into the bottom of the terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into the serial port of the
host computer.
3. Begin host communications as specified by your application.
Using the Cradle
The terminal can communicate with a host computer using the
single-slot serial cradle, four-slot serial cradle and four-slot
ethernet cradle. For more information, see the connection
instructions in the cradle’s Quick Reference Guide.
Communicating with Printers
To print to a standard printer:
1. Attach the Universal Cable Cup to the bottom of the terminal.
2. Attach the appropriate printer cable to the serial port in the
bottom of the Universal Cable Cup.
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the data communications
connector on the printer.
4. Run the application's print function.
To print from an IrDA-compliant printer:
1. Point the IrDA port on the back of the terminal at the IrDA
port on the printer, at a maximum distance of 11.8 inches (0.3
meter).