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18 Outlook synchronization
The HP iPAQ Outlook Synchronizer can synchronize contact entries between your computer's Outlook
database and the Travel Companion, as well as back up, and restoring the entire contacts database.
NOTE:
You need to install the HP iPAQ Outlook Synchronizer that is available on the Getting
Started CD or visit
The synchronization tool can be launched from the Start menu through All programs > HP IPAQ
Outlook Synchronizer.
You can select any of the following options:
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Data backup: launches the backup application, which lets you save the entire contact database
to a file on your hard drive and restore the saved database to the Travel Companion.
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Settings: launches the Settings screen.
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Start: launches the outlook synchronization tool.
If an entry has changed in either Outlook or on the device, or in both places, the synchronizing tool will
either ask which version is to be retained, or resolve the conflict automatically, depending on the
configuration. The Travel Companion can resolve conflicts automatically or prompts user.
The tool minimizes on the task bar and detects and synchronizes automatically when a device is
connected.
You can select any of the following options:
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Synchronize automatically: When enabled, the tool synchronizes with the device immediately
whenever it is connected.
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Start with Windows: When enabled, the tool launches when Windows boots.
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Conflict handling: When enabled, the tool determines what to do if a contact has been changed
both in Outlook and on the device after the last synchronization.
The main screen for Outlook synchronization offers the following options:
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Tap Settings to see the configuration options.
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Tap Minimize to minimize the window to the task bar.
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Tap Close to exit the application.
The device status is indicated at the bottom of the window. When the device is connected, Sync!
becomes active. When you click it, the progress bar shows the overall progress, and the device status
is Synchronization is in progress. Also the window displays what is being synchronized.
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for downloading this application before you begin using it.
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