Syncing Tools; Sync Partnership - CipherLab CP55 Reference Manual

1.8.3. SYNCING TOOLS

Microsoft's syncing tools enables users to update or back up the data on their mobile
computers to desktop computers.
Two syncing tools are featured by Microsoft - ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center
("WMDC"). Which tool to use depends on which OS is running on your PC. See the rule
below:
OS
Windows Vista or Windows 7
Windows XP SP3 and earlier
ActiveSync and WMDC can be downloaded from Microsoft's website. Download and install
the right one on your PC.
Hereafter in this manual, we will focus on ActiveSync only. For WMDC usage, see its
documentation or help file.

1.8.4. SYNC PARTNERSHIP

Once a direct connection is established between the mobile computer and your PC as
Use Snap-on Cable
described in
Sync Partnership
Synchronization Relationship
Temporary Relationship
(Mobile computer works as a
"guest" to PC)
Note that data stored on external storage (the SD card) cannot be synchronized.
See ActiveSync Actions to Take
Syncing Program
WMDC
ActiveSync
, they are able to form the following ties:
Services
Allows the mobile computer and PC to sync data with each other.
Allows PC to add and remove programs to/from the mobile
computer.
Allows PC to browse files on the mobile computer.
Allows PC to copy files to/from the mobile computer.
Allows PC to back up the files on the mobile computer.
Allows PC to add and remove programs to/from the mobile
computer.
Allows PC to browse files on the mobile computer.
Allows PC to copy files to/from the mobile computer.
Allows PC to back up the files on the mobile computer.
for details about the mentioned services.
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