ITF (FC0-U61) Skills Lab: Configure Mobile Devices

Exercise 1: Configure Windows Mobile Phone Settings

Objective: Learn how to configure and manage mobile device settings using Windows Mobile Device Center and a Windows Mobile 6 virtual machine.

Task 1: Connecting to Windows 7 Virtual Machine via Hyper-V

1. Connect to Server 2019 VM Virtual Machine

   • Begin by connecting to the PLABDM01 virtual machine.

2. Access Hyper-V Manager

   • After logging in, open the Hyper-V Manager.

3. Locate and Connect to Windows 7 VM (Windows 7 VM)

   • From the Hyper-V dashboard, locate the PLABWIN701 (Windows 7 virtual machine).
   • Connect to the Windows 7 VM.

4. Log In to Windows 7

   • Follow the steps to log in to the PLABWIN701 device.

Reflection:

• Document the process of connecting to the virtual machine and any challenges encountered.

Task 2: Launching and Configuring Windows Mobile Device Center

1. Open Windows Mobile Device Center

   • Click the Start button and locate the Windows Mobile Device Center application.
   • Launch the application.

2. Agree to License Terms

   • Agree to the license terms and conditions upon launching the application.

3. Verify Initial Connection Settings

   • Review the initial connection settings and ensure the default settings are correctly configured.

Reflection:

• Note any adjustments made to the default settings.

Task 3: Launching the Device Emulator Manager and Standalone Emulator

1. Open Windows Mobile 6 SDK

   • From the Start menu, search for Windows Mobile 6 SDK.
   • Navigate to the Tools folder.

2. Launch Device Emulator Manager

   • Locate and launch the Device Emulator Manager from the Tools folder.
   • Leave the application running in the background.

3. Launch Standalone Emulator Images

   • In the Start menu, search for Windows Mobile 6 SDK and navigate to the Standalone Emulator Images folder.
   • Select and launch VM 6.1.4 Professional.

4. Ensure Both Applications are Running

   • Confirm that both the Device Emulator Manager and VM 6.1.4 Professional are running and ready for the next steps.

Reflection:

• Verify the emulator’s performance and functionality.

Task 4: Refreshing and Cradling the Windows Mobile 6 VM

1. Refresh the Device Emulator Manager

   • Click the Refresh button in the Device Emulator Manager to locate the Windows Mobile 6 virtual machine.

2. Cradle the Virtual Device

   • Once the device name appears, right-click and select Cradle from the dropdown menu.

3. Configure the Mobile Device

   • Go to the File tab and select Configure to begin configuring the mobile device.

Reflection:

• Document the process of cradling and configuring the virtual device.

Task 5: Configuring Network Settings on Windows Mobile 6 VM

1. Set Initial Network Settings

   • Configure and save the initial network settings.

2. Access Settings Menu

   • Click the Start button and select Settings from the dropdown menu.

3. Navigate to Network Cards

   • In the Settings menu, go to the Connections tab and select Network Cards.

4. Select Network Adapter

   • Choose the NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver from the list of network adapters.

5. Configure Network Settings

   • Enter the following:
     • IP Address
     • Subnet Mask
     • Default Gateway
     • DNS
   • Save the configuration to complete the setup.

Reflection:

• Record the network settings configured and verify connectivity.

Task 6: Verifying Network Connection and Browser Setup

1. Close Network Settings

   • Close the settings windows after finalizing the network configuration.

2. Confirm Internet Connection

   • Open the mobile browser on the Windows Mobile 6 virtual machine to verify internet connectivity.

3. Check Browser Type

   • Confirm the type of mobile browser used on the Windows Mobile 6 VM.

Reflection:

• Note the success of the network connection and document the browser’s performance.