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3 M a n a g i n g P r o g r a m s
Using ActiveSync
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Tasks created on your device are copied to your computer during
synchronization, and vice versa. By default, only incomplete tasks are
synchronized.
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Similarly, tasks that are deleted from your device are deleted from your
computer during synchronization, and vice versa.
Using ActiveSync to exchange files
You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device your computer and
vice versa. Changes you make to the information on one location does not affect the
information on the other one. If you want to automatically update information on both
your device and computer, synchronize the information instead.
You can copy two types of information to your device: files and Pocket Access Windows
CE Store information.
The procedure below only applies to copying files. Refer to the ActiveSync Help on your
computer for instructions on how to copy Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.
NOTE: Files created on your computer may need to be converted by ActiveSync so that they can be
viewed and edited on your device, and vice versa.
To copy files:
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Connect your device to your computer.
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In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore .
Windows Explorer opens the Mobile Device window for your device.
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Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer.
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Do either one of the following:
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To copy the file to your device, right-click the file and click Copy. Place
the cursor in the desired folder for your device, right-click, then click
Paste.
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To copy the file to your computer, right-click the file and click Copy.
Place the cursor in the desired folder for your computer, right-click, then
click Paste.
ActiveSync errors
Whenever ActiveSync cannot successfully synchronize information, it displays an Error
link on the ActiveSync window on your device. Tap the link to display more information
about the error that occurred.
Some types of errors can interfere with automatic synchronization. If you suspect that a
scheduled automatic synchronization has not occurred, you should try to manually
synchronize your information. Successfully completing manual synchronization resets
automatic synchronization.
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