Mazda Training manual — part 181

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
01 - Installing ActiveSync Software

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Activity 01: Installing ActiveSync Software

Upon completing this activity you will be able to install Microsoft ActiveSync on your
laptop or PC so it communicates with the PDA for M-MDS.

What you need to complete this activity:

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Mazda-approved laptop or PC with Windows XP or higher

•

Microsoft ActiveSync software

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Mazda-approved PDA and cradle

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Ask your Instructor to log in to the PC before you begin this activity

Procedure:

1. Before using the PDA the first time, did you charge its battery for at least 8 hours?

If no, charge the battery before continuing.

NOTES

Do not connect the PDA cradle or the PDA to the computer until step 14.

The ActiveSync installation screens may differ slightly from one PDA manufacturer
to another.

To do this activity, you must have Administrator rights to install and remove
software from the laptop or PC.

2. Put the Microsoft ActiveSync CD included with your PDA in the computer’s CD or

DVD drive.

3. Click Getting Started.

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4. Click Start Here.



















5. Click Install ActiveSync in the left panel of the screen, under Overview.

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6. Click Install in the middle of the screen, under the ActiveSync icon.


















7. The Installation Message pops up; click OK.

NOTE

If the only screen visible
during installation is the
Start Here screen, click
the first icon in the upper
right corner to minimize
the screen.

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8. Click Run.

NOTE

It will take about a minute for the next window to pop up.

9. Click Run.










10. This window indicates the Install Shield wizard for ActiveSync is in progress.

Continue with step 11.