HP (Hewlett-Packard) 420 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
Chapter4 | Connecting to a desktop PC | 43
If you do not have a 9-pin serial port on your desktop PC, or if the
port is in use by another device, such as a printer or modem, you
may need to obtain an adapter from your computer
manufacturer.
To connect the HP Jornada to your desktop PC
1. Insert the 9-pin end of the sync cable into a serial port
on your desktop PC.
2. Fully insert the flat end of the sync cable, arrow side up,
into the serial port on the cradle.
3. Insert AC adapter into the DC jack on the cradle.
4. Mount the HP Jornada in the cradle.
Fully insert the flat end of the sync cable, arrow side up,
into the serial port on the cradle.
Establishing a partnership
After you set up Windows CE Services on your desktop PC and
connect your HP Jornada with the serial cable to the desktop PC,
you are prompted to establish a partnership between your
desktop PC and the HP Jornada. The partnership enables your
desktop PC to recognize the HP Jornada when transferring files
or synchronizing data.