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Using ActiveSync
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your device.
Synchronization compares the data on your Dolphin mobile computer with your desktop computer and updates both computers
with the most recent information. For example:
• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop computer.
• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and desktop computer. Your files are automatically
converted to the correct format
Note: By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync options to turn
synchronization on and off for specific information types.
With ActiveSync, you can also:
• Back up and restore your device data.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continually
while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose
how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.
Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync on your desktop computer from the Pocket PC Companion CD. ActiveSync
is already installed on your device.
To install ActiveSync on your desktop computer, insert the Pocket PC Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop
computer. Click the yellow arrow, click Start Here, and then follow the directions on your screen.
After installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you connect your device to your desktop computer, set up a
partnership so you can synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer, and customize your
synchronization settings. Your first synchronization process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard. ActiveSync
is already installed on your device.
After installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you connect your device to your desktop computer, set up a
partnership so you can synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer, and customize your
synchronization settings. Your first synchronization process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard.
After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You’ll notice that information you’ve
stored in Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer has been copied to your device, and you didn’t have to type a word.
Disconnect your device from your computer and you’re ready to go!
Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your
device.
To switch to ActiveSync on your device, tap Start, and then tap ActiveSync. Note that if you have a wireless LAN card, you can
synchronize remotely from your device.
For information about using ActiveSync on your desktop computer, start ActiveSync on your desktop computer, and then see
ActiveSync Help.