12 ActiveSync – Initial Setup
VX3X Reference Guide E-EQ-VX3XRG-G
ActiveSync – Initial Setup
The following instructions relate to initial setup of ActiveSync. When there is a Connect icon on
the VX3X desktop, this section can be bypassed.
USB Connection
The VX3X is configured to use USB-C by default. No configuration is necessary
Note: This option is available only on a VX3X with a USB-C port on the endcap.
Connect the cable to the PC (the host) and to the VX3X (the client). The ActiveSync connection
is established automatically when the cable is connected.
Cables for USB ActiveSync Connection:
USB Client to PC/Laptop Cable w/USB-C connector MX3069CABLE
Serial Connection
Note: This option is available only on a VX3X with an RS-232 port on the endcap.
Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection. Tap the Change button. From the popup
list, choose the appropriate COM port and baud rate.
This will set up the VX3X to use the designated COM port. Tap OK and ensure the check box for
“Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached” is checked.
Tap OK to return to the Control Panel.
Note: By default COM3 (labeled “RS-232”) is configured to use a scanner (Pin 9 = +5V).
ActiveSync requires Pin 9 = RI. Please refer to “Serial Port Pin 9” in Chapter 4,
“Scanner” for details on configuring Pin 9 of the serial ports.
Connect
Connect the correct cable to the PC (the host) and the VX3X (the client). Select “Connect” from
the Start Menu on the VX3X (Start | Programs | Communications | Connect).
Note: Run “Connect” when the “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC is checking COM
ports to establish a connection for the first time.
Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection:
Serial Client to PC/Laptop RS-232 9 Pin to 9 Pin 9000A054CBL6D9D9
Radio
Note: You must establish a partnership with a desktop computer prior to running ActiveSync
on the VX3X. The initial partnership must be done using direct serial / USB cable
connection.
Once the relationship is established using the serial or USB port, the ActiveSync link in the Start
Menu gives a choice of connections, one of which is radio.
Select Start | Settings | Programs | Communication | ActiveSync. From the popup list, choose
Network and then tap the Connect button.
