Chapter 3
Getting Connected
Establishing Device-PC Connection
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA500, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device or cradle to connect the device to your computer.
NOTE: The PA500 Enterprise PDA requires ActiveSync version 4.2 or higher.
System installation requirements
•Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Server® 2003 SP1, Server 2003 SP1 for
•Microsoft Outlook® 2000, Microsoft Outlook XP, or Microsoft Outlook® 2003 (recommended) messaging and collaboration clients required for Microsoft Outlook Office Mobile synchronization
•Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office XP or Microsoft Office 2003 for Microsoft Office Mobile® synchronization
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later for Internet Explorer Mobile favorites synchronization
•Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
•Hard disk drive with 7 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements may vary based on selected features and user’s current system configuration)
•USB port, Bluetooth, or infrared connection
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:
1.Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any
2.Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at http://www.microsoft.com.
3.Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and
4.Follow the instructions on the screen to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your computer, the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer’s system tray (on the lower
ActiveSync wizard appears.
For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync, then click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
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