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Product Reference Guide
ActiveSync
In order to exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA960,
Microsoft ActiveSync must be ins talled on your desktop computer.
This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. 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 PA960.
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Transfer data.
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Back up and restore PA960 data.
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Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Before beginning installation, carefully read the following:
If you run the Windows NT
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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.
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To set up your communication settings, a PA960 serial cable is required to
connect the PA960 to your host computer.
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Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your
work and quit all programs before you begin.
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Installation
Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect
your PA960 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroni-
zation (if desired):