Symbol Technologies MC9000-K - Manual (Page 167)

Communications 4-9
During the first synchronization, information stored on the host computer is copied to the mobile
computer. When the copy is complete and all data is synchronized, the mobile computer can be
disconnect from the host computer.
The first ActiveSync operation must be performed with a local, direct
connection.
To retain partnerships after a cold boot, capture partnership registry
information in a .reg file and save it in the Flash File System, detailed
information is provided in the SMDK Windows CE Help File for Symbol
Mobile Computers. See
Chapter 8, Software Installation for the SMDK
installation.
For more information about using ActiveSync, start ActiveSync on the host computer, then see
ActiveSync Help.
Communication Setup
The mobile computer can communicate with the host computer using serial, USB or Ethernet
communications. The communication setup procedures for the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle and the
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle are provided in this section as an example. See the provided reference for
detailed procedures for setting up other accessories:
Serial or USB Connection:
• Serial Communications Setup on page 4-10
• CAM and MSR Communications Setup on page 7-41
Ethernet connection:
• Ethernet Setup on page 4-16 .
For each accessory, follow the instructions on configuring the host computer, setting up the
connection between the mobile computer and the host computer and configuring the mobile
computer.