Acer n300 manual Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync software, Connecting the computer

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1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300

Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software

The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your handheld. Synchronization compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the information on both locations. This will then serve as a backup data in case something happens to your handheld.

The following instructions tell you how to install the ActiveSync® software.

Important installation notes

Before installing ActiveSync®, make sure that your handheld cradle is not yet connected to your computer. Connect the cradle only after you have finished installing ActiveSync®.

By default, the Getting Started Disk will check the version of Outlook®/ ActiveSync® included on the disk and will compare this with the version of Outlook®/ActiveSync® installed on your computer. If the version of Outlook®/ ActiveSync® on the disk is newer than the version installed, then the disk will recommend an upgrade. If the version on the disk is older or the same as that installed, then Outlook®/ActiveSync® installation will be skipped.

It is recommended that users install Outlook® 2002 from this CD before installing ActiveSync®.

Do not copy the ActiveSync® files to your computer’s hard disk. You must use the Acer n300 Handheld Getting Started Disk to place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files.

To install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software

1Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus- scanning software.

2Insert the Acer n300 Handheld Getting Started Disk into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The CD’s welcome page appears.

3Click the animated forward icon to go to the next screen.

4Please follow the instructions to install Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 and Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.0.

After installation, the ActiveSync® icon will appear on your computer’s system tray (on the lower right-hand corner of the screen).

Refer to the ActiveSync® software online Help for information on how to use the software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

Connecting the computer

The USB sync cable or cradle that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your handheld with the data in your computer using ActiveSync® technology.

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