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7. Communication
The POSline TPC7050 lets you link to a host computer via RS-232 or USB port for data
comm
unication. This chapter gives an overview of the TPC7050’s communication capabilities.
7.1 ActiveSync
To exchange data between your desktop computer and the TPC7050, Microsoft ActiveSync must
be installed on your desktop computer.
With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:
Transfer data
Back up and restore TPC7050 data.
Add programs to and remove programs from the TPC7050.
This chapter introduces Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 ActiveSync provides a user-friendly
interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’s Website.
7.2 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Before beginning installation, carefully read the following:
Because you will restart your computer during installation, save your work and quit all
programs before you begin.
To set up your communication settings, a TPC7050 serial cable is required to connect the
TPC7050 to your host computer.
If you run the Windows NT operating system with a service pack, you will be informed during
setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try connecting first, and if unsuccessful,
reinstall the latest service pack.
Basic PC specifications for the installation of ActiveSync are as follows:
OS Microsoft Windows XP/ 2000/ME/98, or higher version program than
SP6 Windows NT Workstation 4.2
Application To be able synchronize data such as email, calendar tasks and notes
between OT-80 and a desktop or notebook, you need to have a higher
version than Microsoft Outlook 2000
Browser Microsoft Internet Explore 4.21 SP1 or higher
Hard disk Free hard disk space more than 65MB (Actual required space is
according to selected functions and your current system configuration)
Communication port 9 pin or 25 pin communication port (for adapter, 25-pin port is needed)
USB port (available only for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP)
Graphic card VGA graphic card or compatible video graphic adapter supporting
resolution of 256 colors or higher
Keyboard
Microsoft mouse or compatible input devices
CR-ROM drive
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