Juniper Systems Allegro 2 User Guide - Manual (Page 48)

44 Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld Owner’s Manual
Communicating with a Desktop Computer
The Allegro 2 can connect to a desktop or laptop
computer, allowing you to synchronize information and
download software and files.
Installing the Software
Install free synchronization software from Microsoft ® on your
desktop computer.
1. Go to the Microsoft
® website on your computer at http://
www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/ .
2. If your computer is running Windows ® 2000 or Windows ®
XP, search for and select ActiveSync ® software to
download. If it is running Windows Vista ™ , Windows ® 7,
or Windows ® 8, search for and select Windows Mobile ®
Device Center software.
3. Follow the download instructions on the website.
Establishing a Partnership
1. Plug the USB Client end (micro B) of the USB
communications cable into the Allegro 2.
2. Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB
communications cable into your computer.
3. Establish an ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile ® Device
Center partnership by following the instructions on the
computer screen.
4. Once a partnership is established, the synchronization
software automatically opens. Follow the steps on the
screen.