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48 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer
Sync connection problem
The desktop Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 and later versions utilize a network type of connection with Windows
Mobile powered devices, since this allows faster data transfer than a serial USB connection. When the PC is
connected to the Internet or a local network, in some cases, the PC may disconnect the connection with your
device in favor of the Internet or network connection.
If this happens, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC, then clear the Enable advanced
network functionality check box. This makes your PC utilize a serial USB connection with your device.
The USB to PC ( ) icon appears on the Today Screen when serial USB connection is used.
5.5 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth
You can connect your device to the PC and synchronize wirelessly via infrared (IR) or Bluetooth.
To synchronize with a computer via infrared
1. Set up your computer to synchronize through infrared by following these steps:
For Windows Vista:
a. Open Windows Mobile Device Center on your PC.
b. Click Mobile Device Settings > Connection Settings.
c. Select the Allow connections to one of the following check box, then select Infrared Port (IR).
For Windows XP:
a. Open ActiveSync on your PC.
b. Click File > Connection Settings.
c. Select the Allow connections to one of the following check box, then select Infrared Port (IR).
2. Line up the infrared (IR) ports of your device and your computer so that they are unobstructed and
within close range.
3. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
4. Tap Menu > Connect via IR.
To synchronize with a computer via Bluetooth
1. Set up Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync on your PC to synchronize through Bluetooth. See
the program’s Help for instructions.
2. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
3. Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure the Bluetooth function of both your device and the
computer are turned on, and they are within close range.
4. If this is the first time you have connected to this computer via Bluetooth, you must first complete the
Bluetooth wizard on your device and set up a Bluetooth partnership between your device and the
computer. For more information about creating a Bluetooth partnership, see “Bluetooth partnerships”
in Chapter 10.
Notes • To preserve battery power, turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
• To connect and synchronize your device with a computer via Bluetooth, your computer must have a Bluetooth
adapter or dongle.