User's Manual

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Product Reference Guide
ActiveSync
In order to exchange data between your desktop computer and PA966, Microsoft
ActiveSync must be installed on your computer.
This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.2. ActiveSync provides a user-
friendly interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’s web site.
With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:
Add programs to and remove programs from the PA966.
Transfer data.
Back up and restore PA966 data.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Before beginning installation, carefully read the following:
If you run the Windows NT
®
operating system with a service pack, you will be informed
during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try connecting first, and
if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack.
To set up your communication settings, a PA966 serial cable is required to connect
the PA966 to your host computer.
Because you have to restart your computer during installation, save your work and
quit all programs before you begin.
Installation
Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your
PA966 to your computer, and establish a partnership for synchronization (if
desired):
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