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eConnect™ User Guide 110 Lake Avenue South, Suite 35 Nesconset, NY 11767 Phone (631) 360-3400 Fax (631) 360-3268 Website: http://www.invisionsoft.com eConnect User Guide Document Information Document Version: Version 1.6 As of: March 31, 2004 Classification: Proprietary Release Date: March 31, 2004 Document ID: eConnectUserGuide.doc ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE This document describes how to install and configure eConnect on handheld terminals with Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile™ 2003 for Pocket PC, and Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET platforms. For specific information on setting up and using connections, refer to the documentation for your terminal. REVISION HISTORY Document Identifier Date Description eConnectUserManual.doc 5/15/2001 Original eConnectUG.doc 10/19/2001 Initial Release, Version 1.0 eConnectUserManual.doc 6/20/2002 Version 1.1 eConnectUserManual.doc 4/03/2003 Version 1.2 eConnectUserGuide.doc 9/23/2003 Version 1.3 eConnectUserGuide.doc 12/8/2003 Version 1.4 eConnectUserGuide.doc 2/6/2004 Version 1.5 eConnectUserGuide.doc 3/2/2004 Version 1.6 NEW IN THIS VERSION • Version 1.6 – Figure 8 updated to show version 3.2.1 display. Small typographical errors corrected. • Version 1.5 - Revised download URL and procedure. • Version 1.4 – Configuration instructions updated. • Version 1.3 – User Guide revised and updated. Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary i eConnect User Guide Notice Copyright © 2004 InVision Software, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This document in full or in part may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without the prior written consent of InVision Software, Inc. The information contained in this document constitutes proprietary information, which is the property of InVision Software, Inc. and is protected by copyright. It may be used only for the purposes intended. Distribution of this information is made to customers and prospective customers of InVision Software, Inc. for the sole purpose of assisting in the use and understanding of an InVision Software, Inc. product. InVision Software, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the documentation, function, and performance of these systems, and their suitability for any particular purpose. Further, InVision Software, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes. InVision Software, Inc. shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual, the software, or the hardware of this system. Trademarks eConnect™ is a trademark of InVision Software, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Contacts For system, product, or services availability and specific information, please contact us at: [email protected] Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary ii eConnect User Guide – Contents Contents INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1 INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 2 Windows® Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile™ 2003 ......................................... 2 Windows® CE .NET ...................................................................................... 5 CONFIGURING ECONNECT ........................................................................ 8 Windows® Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile™ 2003 ......................................... 8 Windows® CE .NET .................................................................................... 11 Partnerships with More than One Desktop PC ............................................... 13 SUMMARY – ECONNECT CONNECTION PROCESS .......................................... 14 UNINSTALLING ECONNECT ..................................................................... 15 Windows® Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile™ 2003 ....................................... 15 Windows® CE .NET .................................................................................... 15 Figures Figure 1: ActiveSync Explorer on PC................................................................. 2 Figure 2: File Explorer on Terminal................................................................... 3 Figure 3: Terminal Control Panel Showing eConnect Icon ................................... 4 Figure 4: Active Sync Explorer on PC ................................................................ 5 Figure 5: File Explorer on Terminal................................................................... 6 Figure 6: Windows Install Dialog on Terminal .................................................... 6 Figure 7: Control Panel on Terminal ................................................................. 7 Figure 8: eConnect Settings Dialog on Terminal ................................................. 8 Figure 9: Application Selection on Terminal ....................................................... 9 Figure 10: eConnect Properties Dialog on Terminal........................................... 11 Figure 11: Application Selection on Terminal ................................................... 12 Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary iii eConnect User Guide – Introduction Introduction The eConnect™ Control Panel applet enables a handheld terminal to automatically connect to a network, a desktop PC on the network, or the Internet through an Ethernet cradle. You can configure eConnect to use Microsoft® ActiveSync® or any other third-party synchronization software. eConnect™ can also launch other applications after connecting to a corporate LAN. This document describes how to install and configure eConnect on handheld terminals with Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile™ 2003 for Pocket PC, and Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET platforms. Note: For proper operation of ActiveSync with an Ethernet cradle, you must first establish a partnership between the terminal and the synchronizing PC using a serial cable or cradle. Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 1 eConnect User Guide – Installation Installation Download the appropriate eConnect™ file from the Developer Downloads section of the Symbol Technologies Developer Zone: http://devzone.symbol.com or from InVision Software: http://www.invisionsoft.com and save it to the desktop PC hard drive. .cab File Platform eConnect PPC2KX.cab Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2002 and Windows Mobile™ 2003 for Pocket PC eConnect CE4.cab Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET Windows® Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile™ 2003 1. On the PC, display the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Explorer and copy the .cab file to the terminal’s Temp folder. Figure 1: ActiveSync Explorer on PC Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 2 eConnect User Guide – Installation 2. On the terminal, locate the .cab file in the File Explorer Temp folder. Figure 2: File Explorer on Terminal 3. Tap the file once to install eConnect. eConnect files will be installed automatically as follows: \Windows\eConnect.cpl \Windows\eConnect.exe \Windows\Startup\eConnect.lnk \Windows\Start Menu\ModemDial.lnk \Application\eConnect.cpl \Application\eConnect.cpy \Application\eConnect.exe \Application\eConnect.lnk \Application\eConnect.reg \Application\ModemDial.lnk 4. The .cab file is removed automatically when installation is complete. Note: If you cold boot the terminal, eConnect will be reinstalled automatically. This will affect the procedure for uninstalling eConnect. See Uninstalling eConnect. 5. Close File Explorer. Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 3 eConnect User Guide – Installation 6. Tap Start…Settings…System Tab. If the eConnect icon is not visible on this tab of the Control Panel, warm boot the terminal and then check to confirm that the icon is now available. Figure 3: Terminal Control Panel Showing eConnect Icon Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 4 eConnect User Guide – Installation Windows® CE .NET 1. On the PC, display the ActiveSync Explorer and copy the .cab file to the terminal’s Temp folder. Figure 4: Active Sync Explorer on PC Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 5 eConnect User Guide – Installation 2. In My Computer on the terminal, locate the .cab file in the Temp folder. Figure 5: File Explorer on Terminal 3. Double-tap the file to install eConnect, which displays the Windows Install dialog: Figure 6: Windows Install Dialog on Terminal Version 1.6, 3/31/2004 InVision Software, Inc. - Proprietary 6 eConnect User Guide – Installation 4. Do not choose a destination folder. Tap OK at the top of the dialog. eConnect files will be installed automatically as follows: \Windows\eConnect.cpl \Windows\eConnect.exe \Windows\Startup\eConnect.lnk \Application\eConnect.cpl \Application\eConnect.cpy \Application\eConnect.exe \Application\eConnect.reg \Application\eConnect.lnk Note: eConnect will be reinstalled automatically after a cold boot. 5. The .cab file is removed automatically when installation is complete. 6. Warm boot the terminal to add the eConnect icon to the Control Panel. Tap Start…Settings to confirm that the icon is now available: Figure 7: Control