Installing The Microsoft Activesync Software - Acer n50 User Manual

1 Getting started
Preparing to use your Acer n50
Installing the Microsoft
The main function of the Microsoft
information on your computer with the information on your handheld.
Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and
updates the information on both locations. This will then served as a backup data in
case something happens to your handheld.
The following instructions tells you how to install the ActiveSync
Important installation notes
• Before installing ActiveSync, make sure that your handheld cradle is not yet
• If you don't have Microsoft
• It is recommended that users install Outlook 2002 from this CD before
• Do not copy the ActiveSync files to your computer's hard disk. You must use
To install the Microsoft
1 Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-
scanning software.
2 Insert the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
The CD's welcome page appears.
3 Click the animated forward icon to go to the next screen.
4 Click the Start Here tab on the right side of the screen.
5 Read the instructions and installation notes indicated on the Start Here screen.
6 Click the buttons on the left pane to install each of the individual applications.
• Outlook 2002 (recommended)
• ActiveSync
After installation, the ActiveSync icon
(on the lower right-hand corner of the screen).
Refer to the ActiveSync software online Help for information on how to use the
software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert
the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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connected to your computer. Connect the cradle only after you have finished
installing ActiveSync.
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Microsoft Outlook 2002 now. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000
installed, you are encouraged to upgrade to Outlook 2002.
installing ActiveSync.
the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD to place the files in their proper
locations and to decompress the files.
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ActiveSync software
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ActiveSync software is to synchronise the
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Outlook 98 or later installed, please install
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ActiveSync software
will appear on your computer's system tray
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software.