Handheld Group AB 14244G User Manual
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10. Communication
10.1.
Communication Options
Handy Terminal offers several communication options including Microsoft ActiveSync and wireless radios.
USB Connector
USB Connector
The MicroUSB connector on bottom side supports USB 2.0 High speed
HandyLink Connector (Wired Communication)
The mechanical connector on the bottom panel connects the terminal to various Handy Terminal communication
peripherals that connect to a host workstation via USB (1.1 or higher), thus enabling ActiveSync communication.
peripherals that connect to a host workstation via USB (1.1 or higher), thus enabling ActiveSync communication.
For more information, see ActiveSync Communication on paragraph 10.4.
Wireless Radios (Wireless Communication)
HANDY TERMINALs can be equipped with an 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth radio and WWAN.
For more information, see Wireless Radios on paragraph 10.14.
10.2.
Installing Additional Software
Handy Terminal is shipped with the operating system, radio drivers, and custom software (CICO) already installed. These
are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up. You can install additional software programs on the
terminal provided that the following parameters are met:
are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up. You can install additional software programs on the
terminal provided that the following parameters are met:
• The software program was created for a Windows CE device.
• The terminal has enough memory to store and run the program.
• The program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.
• The terminal has enough memory to store and run the program.
• The program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Embedded
Handheld 6.5 Pro and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start -> Settings -> System ->
About -> Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
Handheld 6.5 Pro and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start -> Settings -> System ->
About -> Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
To install additional software, you can use the communication options described in this chapter.
•
Adding Programs via ActiveSync
(paragraph 10.13).
•
Adding Programs from the Internet
(paragraph 10.17).
10.3.
Connecting the USB ActiveSync Cable
To facilitate USB communication between the Handy Terminal and the host workstation, you may connect your unit to a
host by using either the USB ActiveSync cable, the optional Single Slot Docking Cradle or the optional Single Slot Ethernet
Cradle. If you use the Communication Cable, slide the cable unit onto the bottom of the terminal lining up the terminal’s
micro-USB connector with the cable unit’s connector.
host by using either the USB ActiveSync cable, the optional Single Slot Docking Cradle or the optional Single Slot Ethernet
Cradle. If you use the Communication Cable, slide the cable unit onto the bottom of the terminal lining up the terminal’s
micro-USB connector with the cable unit’s connector.