Connecting to Computer

Microsoft ActiveSync / Windows Mobile Device Center

Microsoft ActiveSync and Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center facilitate communication between your PC and your handheld device.

If you are using Windows XP or earlier, Microsoft ActiveSync has to be installed on your computer so you can download data between your hand held and desktop computers. The current version (at time of printing) is ActiveSync 4.5. You may have to use an earlier version if you are running Windows 95 or 98. Check the web page noted below for more information.

If you are using Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center has to be installed on your computer, rather than Microsoft ActiveSync. The current version (at time of printing) is Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1.

Installing ActiveSync / Windows Mobile Device Center

Installing From Web

Microsoft ActiveSync or Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center might already be installed on your computer; you can confirm this by looking for it in your Windows Start Menu.

If you do not have Microsoft ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center installed, you can download and install the latest version from Microsoft’s website at this address:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx

Note: You may be asked to reboot your system once the installation is complete.

Installing From CD

Microsoft ActiveSync or Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center might be already be installed on your computer, you can confirm this by looking for it in your Windows Start Menu.

If you do not have Microsoft ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center installed, and you don't have access to the internet, it can be installed from your FieldGenius CD. You can browse into the FieldGenius folder on your CD and run one of the following files:

MSASYNC.EXE (for Windows XP or earlier)

MSWMDC32.EXE (for Windows Vista 32-bit)

MSWMDC64.EXE(for Windows Vista 64-bit)

Note: You may be asked to reboot your system once the installation is complete.

Connecting ActiveSync / Windows Mobile Device Center

Get Connected

We now need to establish a connection between your data collector and desktop computer as prompted by the ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center Connection Wizard. The following screenshots are specific to ActiveSync, but the Mobile Device Center is almost identical.

After the install is complete, ActiveSync will display a Get Connected screen.

If ActiveSync was already installed, you can start it by going to your Start menu | All Programs | Microsoft ActiveSync. The Get Connected Wizard should appear. If it does not, go to the ActiveSync File menu and select Get Connected.

Connect your handheld data collector to your desktop or laptop computer using the supplied cradle and/or cables.

Power ON the data collector and click Next on the Get Connected Wizard. Some devices require you to tap a PC Link icon on the device while the Get Connected function is in operation.

When communication is established, you will be prompted to set up a partnership between your data collector and the desktop computer.

Note: If your device does not connect as shown, turn the device off, and then back on again to retry

Establish a Guest Connection

After you successfully connect to your computer, you will be asked to setup a partnership. Choose Guest Partnership then click Next to continue.

Note:

You can setup a Standard Partnership if desired, but this is not necessary and adds complexity. We recommend using a Guest Partnership.

Or if you are using a handheld device running Windows Mobile 5.0 or newer, you may instead see the Synchronization Setup Wizard, simply press Cancel to use a guest connection.

ActiveSync should now display as shown below:

You are now ready to move on to the next step - MicroSurvey Transfer Program

Note:

A small circular ActiveSync icon will appear in the lower right corner of your desktop (like the one at right in the above image). This will display in gray when ActiveSync is inactive but will change to green when your device is connected.