How to Connect Two Windows CE Devices to a Desktop Computer

ID: Q190626

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 for the Handheld PC
Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 for the Palm-size PC
Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1

SUMMARY

This article describes how to connect more than one Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC) to the same desktop computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To connect two H/PC's or P/PC's to the same desktop computer, follow these steps:

1. Connect a serial cable between a communications (COM) port on the

   desktop computer and each H/PC or P/PC.

2. On the desktop computer, right-click the Windows CE Services icon on

   the taskbar, and then click Communications.

3. In the Port box, note which COM port Windows CE Services is using,

   and then click OK.

4. Right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click

   Open Mobile Devices.

5. On the Tools menu, click Synchronize Now.

6. On the H/PC or P/PC that you synchronized, double-tap the Windows CE

   Services icon on the taskbar, and then tap Disconnect.

7. On the desktop computer, right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the

   taskbar, and then click Communications.

8. In the Port box, click to change the COM port Windows CE Services is

   using, and then click OK.

9. Right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click

   Open Mobile Devices.

10. On the Tools menu, click Synchronize Now.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.10 hand held ppc synch simultaneous multiple

Keywords          : kbenv kbhw wince handheld kbimu palmsize 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: August 2, 1998