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52 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth
You can connect your device to the PC to synchronize using the local wireless technologies,
such as infrared (IR) and Bluetooth. These technologies have almost similar but slightly
different requirements.
To synchronize with a computer via infrared
1.
Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the computer for setting up your
computer to receive infrared beams.
2.
Line up the infrared (IR) ports of your device and your computer so that they are
unobstructed and within close range.
3.
On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
4.
Tap Menu > Connect via IR.
5.
Tap Sync.
To synchronize with a computer via Bluetooth
1.
Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the computer for configuring Bluetooth on
your computer to support ActiveSync.
2.
On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
3.
Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure the Bluetooth function of both your
device and the computer are turned on, and they are within close range.
4.
If this is the first time you have connected to this computer via Bluetooth, you must
first complete the Bluetooth wizard on your device and set up a Bluetooth partnership
between your device and the computer. For more information about creating a
Bluetooth partnership, see Chapter 6.
Notes
• To preserve battery power, turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
• To connect and synchronize your device with a computer via Bluetooth, your computer must
have a Bluetooth adapter or dongle.
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