Serial cable connection to ActiveSync

9 Mar 2007

Windows Mobile Field PCs

It is recommended to connect the Windows Mobile Field PC to a desktop PC using the USB full-to-mini cable that came as an accessory with the Field PC.

If you want to connect to Microsoft ActiveSync through a serial cable, you must have a "CE" compatible RS-232 NULL Modem serial cable such as the following:

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Windows CE Field PCs (older Allegros)

It is recommended to purchase a USB/Power Dock for the Allegro CX Field PC and Allegro CE Field PC models for connecting through USB instead of serial cable.

If you want to connect to Microsoft ActiveSync through a serial cable, please follow the instruction starting on page 105 of the Allegro CX User Guide available on our website at:

Allegro CX User Guide