Hand Held Products 7900 - Manual (Page 75)

Dolphin® 7900 User’s Guide Rev F
10/16/07
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Communications
Overview
You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the
Internet using the following connection options:
• Microsoft ActiveSync v4.1 or higher - see Using ActiveSync on page 7-2.
• Use the infrared (IrDA) port - see Using Infrared on page 7-5.
• Connect to an ISP - see Using an ISP on page 7-9.
• Connect via wireless radio - see Wireless Radio Options on page 7-8.
Software Communication Programs
Microsoft ActiveSync (v4.1 or Higher)
Microsoft ActiveSync is a tool that enables mobile computing devices, such as the Dolphin 7900, to exchange and
synchronize application data with a desktop computer. For more information, see
Using ActiveSync on page 7-2.
RAS
Short for Remote Access Services, RAS is a feature built into Windows NT that enables users to log into an NT-
based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link. RAS is fully supported and allows the use of PPP or SLIP
connections for network connectivity.
General Help on Connecting
More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following
locations:
• ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. In ActiveSync, click Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
• Online Help. Tap Start > Help > View menu > All Installed Help > Inbox or Connections.
For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
Installing Additional Software
In addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any program (created for
a Windows Mobile device), as long as the terminal has enough memory to store the program and the program has an *.exe,
*.cab, or *.dll extension.
The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition and the terminal’s 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.
You can install additional software via:
• ActiveSync - see page 7-3 .
• Infrared - see page 7-5 .
• Internet (via wireless radio) - see page 7-9 .
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