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28 | HP Jornada 540 Series User
’
s Guide
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your
desktop PC
Before you can connect your HP Jornada to a desktop PC, you must install
Microsoft ActiveSync on the desktop PC. Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to
browse, synchronize, and transfer files between your desktop PC and your HP
Jornada.
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 is included on the ActiveSync CD-ROM, which
comes with your HP Jornada. For instructions on installing ActiveSync, refer to
the
Getting Started with Microsoft ActiveSync
booklet that accompanies the
CD-ROM. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your
desktop PC after you have installed the program.
Check the Microsoft Web site for updates to the ActiveSync software.
System requirements
The minimum desktop PC system requirements for installing and running
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 are as follows:
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0
with Service Pack 3 or greater, or Microsoft® Windows 95/98.
• Pentium processor for Windows NT or Windows 2000 (166 MHz required
for Windows 2000).
–or–
486/66 DX or higher processor (Pentium P90 recommended) for Windows
95/98.
• 16 MB of memory for Windows 95/98 (more memory will improve
performance) or Windows NT (32 MB recommended) or Windows 2000
(64 MB recommended).
• Hard disk drive with 10 to 50 MB of available hard disk space (actual
requirements will vary based on selection of features and your current
system configuration).
• Available 9- or 25-pin communications port (adapter required for 25-pin
communication port), infrared port, or USB port (available for Windows 98
or Windows 2000 only).
• CD-ROM drive.
• VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 colors or
higher.
• Keyboard.