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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG
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• Back up the data stored on the mobile computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure
that ensures the data is always safe and up-to-date.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between the mobile computer and host computer.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., set to
synchronize continually while the mobile computer is connected to the host computer, or set
to only synchronize on command.
• Select the types of information to synchronize and control how much data is synchronized.
To install ActiveSync on the host computer:
1. Download the latest version of the software from the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com. Refer to the installation and RAS instructions included with the
ActiveSync software.
2. Set up a partnership via the ActiveSync connection using a serial or USB connection to the
host computer.
Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the
mobile computer.
Setting up a Partnership
After ActiveSync installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps the user to connect the
mobile computer to the host computer, set up a partnership to synchronize information between the
mobile computer and host computer and customize synchronization settings.
Before setting up a partnership between the mobile computer and host computer, refer to the
communication setup sections in this chapter for detailed information about Serial, USB and Ethernet
communication setups.
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