Intermec cn30 User Guide

puter uses standard Windows Mobile CAB files and does install third-party 
CAB files.

For the CN30 Computer, CAB files register DLLs, create shortcuts, modify 
registry entries, and run custom setup programs. Tap a CAB file to extract 
that file or place the CAB file on one of the approved storage devices in the 
“\CabFiles” folder, then perform a warm-boot on the CN30 Computer. 
There are two methods available to extract a CAB file:

• Tap a CAB file to extract it. With this method, the CAB file is automati-

cally deleted when the extraction process is successful, unless the CAB file 
is set with the read-only attribute.

• Use the AUTOCAB method to extract all files when a cold-boot is per-

formed on the CN30 Computer. This method is in the Intermec Devel-
oper Library via the Intermec web site.

You can use either the Microsoft ActiveSync application or SD storage cards 
to install applications on the CN30 Computer.

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to establish a connection between your 
PC and the CN30 Computer. Microsoft ActiveSync transfers files, synchro-
nizes files, performs remote debugging, and other device management 
activities.

See Chapter 2, “Windows Mobile” for information about the Microsoft 
ActiveSync application as provided by Microsoft Corporation.

This can be a serial, a USB, or an 802.11b/g Microsoft ActiveSync connec-
tion. Files can be copied using Windows Explorer on a PC or a laptop com-
puter. This is usually good when updating a few CN30 Computers.

These instructions assume that Microsoft ActiveSync was installed onto 
your PC and is up and running. If not, go to Chapter 2, “Windows 
Mobile” for an URL from which to download the latest application.

Connect the CN30 Computer to a PC using a USB or serial cable. You 
may have to detach, then reattach the cable to “wake” the connection.

Wait for a “Connected” message to appear in the Microsoft ActiveSync 
application to signal a connection to the CN30 Computer. If necessary, 
select File > Get Connected to initiate a connection or detach, then reat-
tach the USB or serial cable.