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Started
Note:
Before connecting the PC Connect cable
to the serial port on your desktop, be sure that the
serial port is enabled in the desktop’s BIOS setup
and that no conflicts exist for the port. For details,
see a previous section in this chapter, “Ensuring the
Availability of the Serial Port.”
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CAUTION
Be sure to properly align the cable connectors and
ports. Incorrect connection can damage the Mo-
bilePro and the computer.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC to
enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Micro-
soft ActiveSync CD that ships with your MobilePro con-
tains the ActiveSync software designed for synchronization
with Microsoft Office components. The following proce-
dure assumes Microsoft Outlook as the host PC synchroni-
zation component.
Network Requirements
If your host PC is connected to a network, configure one of
the following before installing Microsoft ActiveSync:
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Configure a WINS server on the host PC's network, or,
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Configure the host PC's IP address on the MobilePro as
follows:
1.
Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap
the network icon.
2.
Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and
select the Properties button.
