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Resolving synchronization conflicts
If the same item (for example an appointment or a task) has been modified on both your HP Jornada and desktop PC, ActiveSync indicates that a synchronization conflict has occurred.
When the Resolve items message appears in the ActiveSync window, click it to display the Resolve Conflict dialog box. To resolve the conflict, you must specify one of the items to replace.
You can resolve each conflict manually at the time of synchronization, or you can resolve conflicts automatically, by setting a default option for conflict resolution.
To set a default option for conflict resolution
1.In the ActiveSync window on your desktop PC, click Options on the Tools menu.
2.On the Rules tab, choose one of the options under Conflict Resolution.
Synchronizing from a remote location
You can synchronize while connected to your desktop PC by a
On your HP Jornada
You must create a partnership between your HP Jornada and the desktop PC using one of the direct connection methods (serial cable, USB cradle, or infrared connection) described in this chapter. And you must configure a dialup or network connection on your HP Jornada, as described in chapter 4, Connecting to the Internet or to a network.
On your desktop PC
Before you can synchronize remotely, the desktop PC or network server must be configured to allow your HP Jornada to connect. If the desktop PC uses Windows NT, you must install and configure Remote Access Services. If it uses Windows 95/98, install and configure
You must also ensure that ActiveSync is configured to allow a network connection. By default, ActiveSync allows a network connection; however, to confirm the setting or to enable connection if it has been disabled, follow the procedure below.