14 Synchronization; Synchronization Software; Copy Files; Migrate Data From Palm Desktop To Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 - HP FB040AA Product Manual

14 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
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

Copy files

You can copy files to and from the computer using ActiveSync.
To copy files using ActiveSync:
1. Connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using a synchronization cable.
2. On the computer, select Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
NOTE:
ActiveSync check box to view ActiveSync under Start > Programs.
3. In the ActiveSync window, select Explore.
4. Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device.
5. Open Windows Explorer on your computer and locate the files to be copied.
NOTE:
6. Drag and drop the files between your HP iPAQ and the computer. ActiveSync converts the files so
that they can be used by the Office Mobile programs, if necessary.
To copy files using WMDC:
1. Connect your HP iPAQ to the computer and wait for WMDC to launch automatically.
2. Click File Management to open the Mobile Device folder for your HP iPAQ.
3. In the Mobile Device folder, navigate and select the file that you want to copy on your HP iPAQ
or computer.
Move the files directly into My Documents on your HP iPAQ (or into a folder inside My Documents).
Migrate data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows
Mobile 6.0
If you used a Palm OS based device before purchasing your HP iPAQ, you need to migrate your data
from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0.
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If you do not see ActiveSync, tap Start > Settings > Menus. Next, uncheck the
You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files.
for more information or to download Microsoft
to download WMDC.