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Migrating Data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows
Mobile 5.0
If you used a Palm Operating System (OS) based device before purchasing your HP iPAQ, you need
to migrate your data from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0.
To migrate data from Palm Desktop to Windows Mobile 5.0:
1.
If you do not already have Microsoft Outlook 98 or higher installed on your personal computer,
follow the on-screen instructions to install Outlook 2002 from the Getting Started disc.
2.
Insert the Companion CD that came with your Palm unit into your computer's CD-ROM drive. From
the Discover Your Handheld screen, select Install Microsoft Conduits. Alternatively, you may
reinstall the Palm Desktop software. During the configuration process, select Synchronize your
handheld with Microsoft Outlook and Palm Desktop software.
NOTE
synchronize with the Palm Desktop software. If you need to change your settings, open
Microsoft Outlook, then click Tools > Options > Other tab and check the Make Outlook
the default program for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar checkbox. Click Apply > OK,
and then restart your personal computer.
3.
Use the HotSync software located on the Companion CD that came with your Palm unit to
synchronize your Palm information with Outlook. Refer to the instructions that came with your Palm
unit for help installing or using Hotsync.
4.
When Outlook is synchronized with your Palm device, uninstall Hotsync from your personal
computer. Click Start > Control Panel > double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select Palm
Desktop, then click Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.
Insert the Getting Started CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen
instructions to install ActiveSync on your personal computer and create a partnership between your
HP iPAQ and your personal computer.
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Microsoft Outlook must be set as your default e-mail program to properly
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