Synchronizing from the terminal, Adding programs to the terminal using activesync – Hand Held Products 9550 User Manual

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Synchronizing from the Terminal

ActiveSync must be setup on your desktop computer and the first synchronization process completed

before you initiate

synchronization from the terminal.

To initiate synchronization, tap Start > ActiveSync. The synchronization process begins.

Note: If you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely.

Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync

The software application must be stored or installed on the host PC. Some programs are installers and install on the PC and the
terminal at the same time. Some programs designed for terminals cannot be installed on PCs. In those cases, the appropriate
files must be stored on the host PC, transferred via ActiveSync, and installed on the terminal.

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Pocket PC and your
processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make a note of
the information in the Processor field.

1. Download the program to your desktop computer from either the Internet or the CD or disk that contains the program. You

may see a single *.exe or setup.exe file, a *.cab file, or *.dll. There may also be several versions of files for different device
types and processors.

2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide

special installation instructions.

3. Connect the terminal to the host PC via an HHP communication peripheral.

If the File is an Installer:

4. Double-click the *.exe or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the PC screen. The

installation process includes transferring the software to the terminal.

Tap to connect and synchronize.

View synchronization status.

Tap to synchronize via IR or
change synchronization settings.

View connection status.

Tap to stop synchronization.

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