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Chapter 5 ActiveSync
Introduction
To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) on the
host computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the mobile computer with information
on the host computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host computer appear in both
places after synchronization.
ActiveSync software:
Allows working with mobile computer-compatible host applications on the host computer.
ActiveSync replicates data from the mobile computer so the host application can view, enter,
and modify data on the mobile computer.
Synchronizes files between the mobile computer and host computer, converting the files to the
correct format.
Backs up the data stored on the mobile computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that
ensures the data is always safe and up-to-date.
Copies (rather than synchronizes) files between the mobile computer and host computer.
Controls when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., set to
synchronize continually while the mobile computer is connected to the host computer, or set to
only synchronize on command.
Selects the types of information to synchronize and control how much data is synchronized.
Installing ActiveSync
To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.5 or higher from the Microsoft web
site at http://www.microsoft.com. Refer to the installation included with the ActiveSync software.
Mobile Computer Setup
The mobile computer can be set up to communicate either with a USB connection.
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