Nokia PC Sync
5 Nokia PC Sync
Nokia PC Suite allows you to synchronize the contact and calendar information in your PC’s Personal Information Manager (PIM) software and your Nokia mobile phone. You can use Nokia PC Sync to keep information
PC Sync supports a variety of PIM applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express (via Windows Address Book), and Lotus Organizer. PC Sync also offers a wide variety of synchronization options so that you can personalize the way you want your information managed.
Warning:To avoid any potential loss of data, you should not make or receive calls while synchronizing data between the phone and your PC. Nokia PC Sync cannot be used while a data call is in progress. Likewise, you cannot initiate a data call while synchronizing data with PC Sync.
Important: Remember to make backup copies of all important data to protect against possible loss or alteration.
• CONFIGURE PC SYNC
The first time you run Nokia PC Sync, you must configure PC Sync to work with your PIM application. Once you have customized PC Sync, you can proceed with synchronizing your PIM data with your phone.
1Establish a connection between your phone and PC (IR or cable).
2Launch Nokia PC Sync (click Start, point to Programs, point to Nokia PC Suite 4, then click Nokia PC Sync).
3Select your PIM application from the
4Click the More button to view a summary of current/default settings.
Set General synchronization properties
1Click the General tab, then select the information you want to synchronize.
2Click the desired option for automatic synchronization (example: Every connection).
3Click the Advanced button to specify additional options, including resolving synchronization conflicts (see below)
SYNCHRONIZATION CONFLICTS
A synchronization conflict occurs when you change or edit a contact, calendar or
To change conflict resolution properties, click the option associated with your PIM application.
Set Calendar and Contacts properties
Your PIM application’s storage capabilities are much more extensive than those of your phone. Use the Calendar and Contacts tabs to define the kinds and amount of information synchronized.
For more information about the capacity of your phone’s phone book and reminder list, please refer to the technical specifications section of your phone’s user guide.
1Click the Calendar/To-do tab.
2Use the
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