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Reference Guide 6–3
To sync with a personal computer:
1. Insert the HP iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD into your
computer.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
The information you select will automatically synchronize when
your installation is complete.
Use the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection
After setting up a connection with a USB or serial cable and a
cradle, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer
using an infrared connection (if you have an infrared port or an
infrared USB adapter installed on your computer). The infrared
connection option works only on computers that have
Windows 98, Me, XP, or 2000 operating system installed.
1. Follow the steps in “To Sync with a Personal Computer.”
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install
and set up an infrared port.
3. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync.
4. From the File menu, select Connection Settings.
5. Click “Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this
COM port.”
6. Click the OK button.
7. Click the down arrow and choose Infrared Port (IR).
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Place your iPAQ Pocket PC and the infrared port so they are
unobstructed and within 12 inches of each other.