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Chapter 6

Windows CE Services and Channels
Installing Windows CE Services on your desktop computer enables the following
operation.
1. Synchronization of Pocket Outlook data (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox) on your
Palm-size PC with Microsoft Schedule+ for Windows and Microsoft Outlook 98 for
Windows data on your desktop computer.
2. Downloading to your Palm-size PC of information from channels subscribed to on
your desktop computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.
3. Installation of Palm-size PC programs.
4. Exchange of files between your Palm-size PC and desktop computer. Palm-size PC
file and folder operations from your desktop computer.
5. Back up and recovery of Palm-size PC data using your desktop computer’s hard
disk.
Items 1 through 3 are explained in this chapter, while items 4 and 5 are explained in
Chapter 7.

Windows CE Services

The following describes how to install and use Windows CE Services.
Installing Windows CE Services
This section explains how to install Windows CE Services on your desktop computer,
and how to establish partnership with your Palm-size PC.
Before Beginning Installation
Note the following points before beginning installation.
Installation requires you to restart your computer. Save any files that are currently
open and quit all programs before you begin installation.
After installation is complete, your computer will look for the COM port where your
Palm-size PC is connected and automatically make communications settings. See the
separate Hardware Manual for more information on how to connect your Palm-size
PC to your desktop computer with a cable.
Even if you plan to use an infrared connection for communication, you still need to
connect to your computer using a cable during the setup procedure. See Windows
CE Services online help for more information on synchronizing over an infrared
connection.