Synchronization; Synchronization Software; Copy Files - HP 914c - iPAQ Business Messenger Smartphone Product Manual

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Synchronization

Synchronization software

If your computer is running Windows XP or an earlier version, synchronization settings are managed
through Microsoft ActiveSync. Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is available on the Getting Started CD. You
can also visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile
Microsoft ActiveSync.
If your computer is running Windows Vista, synchronization settings are managed through Windows
Mobile Device Center (WMDC). WMDC 6.1 is available on the Getting Started CD. You can also visit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile
NOTE: You must install Microsoft ActiveSync or WMDC on your computer before connecting your
HP iPAQ to the computer.

Copy files

You can copy files to and from the computer using ActiveSync.
To configure your HP iPAQ using the Pocket PC sync setup wizard:
1. Connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using the mini-USB synchronization cable and wait for
the synchronization software to launch (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows
XP).
2. Tap Next after the Pocket PC sync setup wizard is displayed.
3. You can select one of the following options:
● Select the Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange. To do this
now, you will need to have the server address and your logon credentials check box
and tap Next. Enter the required information on the screen if you want to configure your
e-mail account using the Exchange Server.
●
If you want to sync your HP iPAQ to the Outlook e-mail account on your computer, clear
the Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange. To do this now,
you will need to have the server address and your logon credentials check box, and
then tap Next.
4. Select the item you want to synchronize from the Information Type list and select either
Windows PC (This PC) or Microsoft Exchange from the Source list.
5. Tap Next, and then tap Finish to complete the setup.
To copy files using ActiveSync without using the Pocket PC sync setup wizard:
1. Connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using the mini-USB synchronization cable and wait for
the synchronization software to launch (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows
XP).
2. After the Pocket PC sync setup wizard launches, tap Cancel to continue copying files without
using the wizard.
3. On the computer, select Start > All Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
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for more information or to download
to download WMDC.