Chaotica_UK
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I seem to remember that I downloaded a newer version of Activesync once, and had problems with it - which version are you using?
Dave
Hi Dave,
My set up is the same as yours. I tried Activesync 4.5 and then switched back to 4.1 thinking it might help as it was the one that came on the disk. Didnt seem to make any difference, but at least bluetooth works and can get me going for now. I can tackle the other issues in the next few weeks.
Thanks for your help.
Mark
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Hmm... when you say active sync won't work.... does the PC recognise the Mio as a USB device (Mio Digiwalker)? Does active sync fire up when you connect it? Did you install active sync separately and then connect the Mio or off the Mio CD? When I had initial probs I didn't use the CD. But when I did and followed the prompts it all worked fine. I then updated the version of active sync as the Mio CD was a bit out of date.
I set the sync options to sync nothing because I don't use it as a PDA. But I still get the option to Explore the device and can get files copied/moved between them.
Re GPS - it is an NMEA device and defaults to com2. You need to set any programs (like memory map) to look at that port.
Chris
Hi Chris,
Activesync does connect desktop to PDA and recognise it. I had ticked just the files option (not interested at the moment of using it for outlook etc) so I could use activesync to automatically send files over to the PDA. When you tick the files box it sets up a copy of the PDA's 'my documents' folder structure on the desktop for you to drop stuff into. This bit is not working when I get the Desktop and PDA to sync, the files Ive dropped in do not copy from desktop to PDA.
Also when you access the PDAs files via Activesync (explore option) and copy and paste a document Windows goes through a conversion process and then says its failed. "The system cannot find the file specified". No idea why.
Add or remove programs via the Tools option on Activesync will remove programs but will not add them, error "cannot copy the file" make sure your device is connected (and it is!)
The fact that I can FTP files via bluetooth actually makes this PDA now work, and to be honest not connecting via a cable just leaves me a free USB so its not too bad.
Thanks for the advice on the GPS, it was set to automaticaly detect and I switched it to specifically look at port 2, the GPS test was successful so I will do a field test tomorrow.
Bit of a mixed bag really but at least it all works.
Thanks for your help.
Mark
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Success, well sort of, managed to get the .net compact framework CAB file to the PDA via bluetooth ftp. Wherigo player now works. Just sorting out why the GPS bit is not working.
Activesync still does not work, drag and drop still does not work.
I can't believe this is a recommended PDA. What are all the rest like?
I'll update on the GPS error bit later on today or tomorrow.
Thanks to everybody on this thread that provided 'helpful' comments, and to Ranger Fox on the main Wherigo forum.
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I wish I had seen this thread before I bought my Mio P550.
I had an old HP IPAC, which gave up the ghost before Christmas and have just replaced it with a Mio P550. Although I am sure I can get around many of the issues identified in these threads I do want to use the Mio as a PDA and synchronise with Outlook (outlook 2002) on my PC. This was simple with the IPAC and worked every time but with the Mio, as you have said, it synchronises but the Claendar and Contacts on the PDA are blank.
So sounds like you are having similar issues to me? Ive spoken to MIo tech support by email and Ive not had a response yet. Im also trying to use activesync by bluetooth and if I can establish a connection then that would be fine for the future. I'll let you know how this goes...
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Ive spent hours on forums and back working on the thing now, if I cant resolve it by the end of the weekend the only place it will be going is back and Wherigo can wait.
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I usually use file explorer to transfer files between pc and mio, i recently had probs whilst trying to set up Wherigo as i had the wring version on .NET Framework, I assumed i had to uninstall and reinstall on my mio and couldn't get it to work but I actually had to uninstal it from my pc then reinstal the newer version, when i next pluged my mio in it automaticaly updated it.
Thanks,
I know the version of .net needs to be replaced on the device, because the Wherigo player (which I bluetoothed across to it) tell me so but activesync between my desktop and device does not appear to be syncing (although it shows a successful completion of sync and no errors) so cant get the new version across to the device. All very frustrating.
Will have another fiddle this morning.
Mark
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If your PC is running Windows Firewall, or any other 3rd party software fire wall products you need to configure the product to allow these programs through on the specified ports
ActiveSync 4.x requires the following Winsock Transmission Control Protocols (TCP) to be available:- 990 (RAPI)
- 999 (Status)
- 5721 (DTPT)
- 5678 (Legacy Replication)
- 5679 (Handshake & Legacy Replication)
- 26675 (Airsync)
If socket port filtering occurs on any of these Winsock ports, ActiveSync does not synchronize with Microsoft Windows mobile devices.
More info here.
Thanks I will try this.
- 990 (RAPI)
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I was also informed that the Mio could not use a 4gb card and that a 2gb was its maximum, so interested to see if your 4gb works. I have to place everything into the Mio file in My Documents prior to using Active Sync, WM_ something or other it's called, but presumably this is obvious and I'm not wishing to teach Grandmother to suck eggs even though it soon will be Easter. Good luck.
I read on another forum that the Sandisk Ultra II 4GB card works - will let you know.
You might try disabling your firewall. However by disabling the firewall it works every time
Worth a try
Hmm, forgot I have the standard windows firewall, I'll give it a go. Thank you
Thanks everybody for your help. determinteed to get to the bottom of this or the device goes back and Wherigo will have to wait.
Mark
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OK, Im having a real problem with my new MIO P550. Activesync 4.5 installed and Ive set it up to sync files only at the moment. When I set it up activesync created a copy folder on my desktop. Ive put some small files in this folder, when i sync they do not move across to my device, and Activesync does not show any error messages.
When I manually try to copy and past files across from desktop to PDA I get an error message saying "The system cannot find the file specified" during the copy and convert to mobile device format process.
EDIT - Ive now managed to bluetooth across the Wherigo cab file and install but the player wont play without the .net compact framework 2, when i install this on my work laptop and home desktop I get the error message saying that it cannot connect to PDA device, despite the fact the device is connected to Activesync 4.5.
Im now at a loss so any help would be much appreciated.
Mark
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Thanks for your replies.
Ive got a 4GB SD card on its way to me, one recommended by someone on another thread and Ive got a few weeks grace before I send it back so I have plenty of time to have a fiddle with it!
Mark
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Have you tried reading the instruction manual ?
lol, yes. Its not that good.
Which PDA have you guys got?
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I'd like to nominate ChaoticaUK and Hugh Jampton for this endeavour.
MrsB
moi! I have a face for Radio! lol -
Thanks, Ive reinstalled and rebooted the pc.
I dont get any error messages, it simply does not synchronise the files I put in the special folder it set up during the initial partnership set up between Activesync and the device.
If I manually try to swap over the files I get the following error whilst conversion is taking place"The system cannot find the file specified"
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At the risk of public humiliation Im in need of help with my new MIO P550.
Im having a nightmare getting it to synchronise and I wondered if there was anybody else out there that had similar problems or who was an expert on this device and could help me.
I have Activesync 4.5 running on my XP PC, and I do not get any errors after the sync has run, but nothing has synchronised.
I really wanted to try it out this weekend with a Wherigo cache
Mark
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Funnily enough Ive been talking to Mr TeamSP about WAAS all weekend. We both were quite surprised to have the little D's appearing, I had not seen any since I had been caching on top of the Mendips last year and Mr TeamSP hadnt seen any since his trip to Florida at Christmas. I suspect we have not been that observant, but we will from now onwards as accuracy halved.
Mark
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Many thanks for all your time and effort Adam.
Mark
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Ive renamed some of my cycle route caches with the NCR prefix.
Mark
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Has anybody else heard anything from Adam?
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My searching goes approximately like this:
10 mins search (providing Im not being regularly disturbed by muggles otherwise much shorter),
Read the clue,
10 mins search,
Re read the clue, looking to see if Ive interpretted it correctly and stand back looking around the area for something more obvious,
10 mins search,
Review the other visitors logs for any missed clues or PAF (especially if they have done the cache already)
So really between 20 and 40 mins searching, although on some caches Ive done a much longer search over a number of visits.
Mark
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Well Done .... neighbour...
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I know we are a few hours ahead overe here but cache logs from Friday (26th) are still showing as yesterday?
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Yes, its a couple of years old in my part of Bristol, my neighbours grass and borders still resemble the 'World of Leather' symbol.
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B*gger that! If the mission of my coin is to move, I would not appreciate it being shoved into a cache that gets done about once per year!
Yes, that would be taking it to the extreme end of multis and puzzles. But for the more straightforward ones with a couple of stages it wouldn't bother me if my coins were put in them.
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Its completely down for me.
MIO P550 problems
in United Kingdom and Ireland
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Thanks Everybody
Thanks for all the kind offers of help you have given me with solving this problem.
Gralorn -I'll let you know about the 4GB card.
Field test tomorrow.
Mark