Motorola MC35 manual Using ActiveSync, Synchronizing information with your computer

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Using ActiveSync

Using ActiveSync

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize information between your MC35 and your computer and/or a server so you always have the most up-to-date information wherever you are.

Use ActiveSync to:

•Keep Microsoft Outlook Mobile data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with the Microsoft Outlook data on, including Outlook contacts’ pictures, on your computer.

NOTE: Microsoft Outlook XP or Microsoft Outlook 2003 is required for synchronization of Outlook contacts' pictures.

•Open and edit your Microsoft Office Mobile files in your device and synchronize it back to your computer. Files are automatically converted to the correct format.

•Access and configure Microsoft Windows Media Player music, including album art, and video files on your computer.

IMPORTANT: Windows Media Player files can only be synchronized via ActiveSync USB connection.

•Synchronize Internet Explorer Mobile favorites on your computer.

Displays detailed connection status

Displays connection status

Tap to connect and synchronize.

Synchronizing information with your computer

ActiveSync supports the following connection options between your device and your computer:

•USB connection – using the USB sync cable. This connection is established when you created your device’s ActiveSync partnership with your computer.

IMPORTANT: Using an external USB hub when establishing an ActiveSync connection may result to have some connection instabilities such as drops in the connection, or an unresponsive computer. For more information about this issue, see article 817900, "USB port may stop working after removing or inserting USB device" in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com.

•Infrared connection – This connection is only applicable if your computer has an infrared port. This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change.

•Bluetooth connection – This connection is only applicable if your computer is equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point.

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