Using ActiveSync

Connecting to a Computer

Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using Microsoft ActiveSync and the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger, a wireless infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For more information on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.”

When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail on your personal computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you must have Microsoft Outlook 98 or later installed on your personal computer. Outlook 2002 is included on the Companion CD. If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft Outlook 2002 software from the CD. Microsoft Outlook Express will not work with the iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync.

Synchronizing with Your Computer

ÄCAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computer before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.

During ActiveSync installation, you can:

Create partnerships that enable you to synchronize information with multiple computers.

Select information to be synchronized with your iPAQ Pocket PC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo).

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