Using ActiveSync
Using ActiveSync
Introduction
Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize
using the wireless link, serial port, or USB on the MX8WM.
Requirement
: ActiveSync version 4.5 (or higher) must be resident on the host (desktop/laptop) computer. ActiveSync for the
PC is available from the Microsoft website. Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync on your
desktop computer.
Using Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or higher, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the
MX8WM and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates
both with the most recent data.
For example, you can:
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Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your mobile device and PC. Your files are automatically
converted to the correct format.
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Back up and restore your device data.
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Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
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Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize con-
tinually while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.
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Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized.
By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync Options to specify the
types of information you want to synchronize. The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you
select) identical on both your desktop computer and your device.
If an information type is selected that does not exist on the MX8WM, the data appears to transfer, but it is ignored by the
MX8WM and not loaded
When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard begins and starts the
following processes:
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connect your device to your desktop computer,
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set up a partnership so you can synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer, and
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customize your synchronization settings.
Because ActiveSync is already installed on your device, your first synchronization process begins automatically when you
finish setting up your desktop computer in the ActiveSync wizard. For more information about using ActiveSync on your
desktop computer, open ActiveSync, then open ActiveSync Help.
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