4. Connecting
4.1 C
ONNECTING TO A
PC
While your WayPoint is completely functional without ever hooking it to another computer there may
be times when it can be useful to connect to your desktop or mobile computer. After making a
connection you will be able to do the following:
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Back up your files to safeguard all your important data to supplement the built-in backup
program. The built-in backup program is described in the WayPoint Users Guide.
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Transfer files so that you can continue working wherever you are.
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Synchronize your calendar, to-do list and contacts list so that you can manage your
schedule, tasks and appointments.
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Synchronize your favorite website links.
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Synchronize your mailboxes so that you have an accurate record of all your incoming and
outgoing messages.
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Use your PC to send email composed on your WayPoint PDA.
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Use your PC to download files from the Internet before copying them to your WayPoint
PDA.
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Use your PC to copy files or install programs from CDs or floppy disks.
You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your PC before you can perform these functions.
4.1.1 Connecting Via the USB Cable
To make a direct connection to a PC using the USB cable, insert the USB plug in the computer’s
USB port (rear view shown), and connect the Y-cable to the charging/communications port on the
base of your WayPoint PDA, connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector of the Y-
cable.
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