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6Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle and push firmly

The charge light blinks when your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is recharging the battery

The charge light is solid (non-blinking) when the battery is fully charged.

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens on your computer and recognizes your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

Set Up Synchronization

Synchronizing allows you to share information between your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer or your server. Please note that you should set up synchronization when

you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.

Synchronize with your computer

CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your computer for the first time.

During installation,

•create partnerships, which allow you to synchronize information with multiple computers

•select the information to synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo

1Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion

CD-ROM

2Follow the instructions in the installation wizard

For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation

3The information you select will automatically synchronize when your installation is complete

Synchronize information

Synchronizing allows you to share information between your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer. Please note that you should have set up synchronization when you first connected your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.

By default, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 continuously synchronizes with information on your computer automatically. Manually synchronize information with your

Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC at any time you are connected to your computer.

1Insert your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle or cable

2From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5

From the Start menu, click Programs and click Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5

3Click Sync

Turn on the screen

When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through Welcome screens. Follow the instructions to

•realign your screen

•learn about the stylus

•learn about the pop-up menus

•select your time zone

Set Up Synchronization

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