ActiveSync
CE Client
CESD-S-0007Applies To:
- Windows CE 2.0, 2.0 SP1
- Windows CE 2.11, SP1
- Windows CE 3.0
Overview:
Microsoft ActiveSync is the utility which is used to synchronise
files and information between the host computer and its software
and the Windows CE device and its component software. A Windows
CE based client for ActiveSync is installed as part of the system
ROM. This article discusses the Handheld PC ActiveSync client.
How-to Guide:
The Client module allows you to invoke a connection
and synchronisation to the host computer. The utility is especially
useful if you remotely connect to your host PC over a corporate
network or by Dial-Up connection. It also forces the ActiveSync
host counterpart to check for changes on the portable device
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To start the ActiveSync CE Client:
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Tap on 'Start'
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'Programs'
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'Communications'
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Open 'ActiveSync'
This will launch the "ActiveSync"
program
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first screen enables you to select the connection method by
which you wish to synchronise your device.
Select your preferred method from the first drop box. The
connection options range from the generically available Serial
Port and Infrared connections to manual entry's stored your
Remote Networking folder (including Dial-Up and Direct Cable
Connections)
The option to use an Ethernet Network connection will be
displayed only if the correct hardware has been made available
to Windows CE.
Finally select the Host computer name that you will be connecting
to. Established partnerships are only available in the list.
You can not create a new partnership remotely, or connect
and sync via a Guest account.
Click 'Connect...'
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establishing connection dialogue will be displayed while the computer
connects to the host, confirms the device partnership and finally establishes
a working connection.
This may take some time depending on the chosen method of connection.
You will be presented with a connection failure dialogue if your settings
are inaccurate or the connection failed.
To abort the Synchronisation click 'Cancel'
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the connection has been established, the ActiveSync Client
and the Host computer will analyse the information contained
on both machines, and will work out what information needs
to be updated.
A text readout will display the activity of the Sync Check
You may then choose whether you want to proceed and synchronise
the data or disconnect and cancel the operation. You may also
choose whether the connection should be disconnected at the
end of the information sync by placing a tick in the check
box.
Select 'Sync Now' to proceed
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Synchronisation will begin.
The activity of the synchronisation can be monitored by the
text readout given at the top of window, and by the moving
status monitor below.
Once all of the files have been transferred the window will
display the 'Up-to-date' message. At this point the connection
will be disconnected if you chose to automatically disconnect.
To Re-Sync the device tap the 'Sync Now' button. Or to end
the session tap 'Disconnect'
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You will now find that your data has been
synchronised between the device.
You must set-up the ActiveSync Host software
and a device Partnership before the Client software can operate
correctly
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