Motorola DROID 2 Global, Manual

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CHAPTER 4: Other Sync Methods
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2-way
Gives you full two-way synchronization between your Google Calendar
(and DROID Calendar) and your Microsoft Outlook Calendar.
1-way: Google to Outlook
Syncs only from your Google Calendar (DROID Calendar) into your
Outlook Calendar.
1-way: Outlook to Google
Syncs only from your Outlook Calendar to your Google Calendar
(DROID Calendar).
5.
You can then adjust the sync frequency. The default is the shortest duration of 10
minutes; however, you can make it longer interval if you desire.
6.
When you are done, click Save to start the calendar sync from Outlook to Google.
7.
Remember to follow the steps shown in Chapter 3 to get your DROID Calendar to
sync wirelessly with your Google Calendar.
Now all appointments from your Google calendar should flow into both your Outlook
Calendar and your DROID Calendar app. Pretty soon, all three calendars should be
identical.
Troubleshooting Google Calendar Sync
Common issues and potential resolutions with Google Calendar Sync are shown in
Table 4–2.
Table 4–2. Common Google Calendar Sync Issues and Resolutions
Common Issue Resolution
Error connecting to Outlook. Make sure Outlook is running on your
computer.
Error connecting to Google. Make sure you have an Internet connection
from your computer.
Calendar events are not updated on your
DROID. Make sure your account is setup correctly on
your DROID.
Make sure your computer is powered on,
Outlook is running and it has an internet
connection.
Google also provides a wealth of troubleshooting resources. The fastest way to find
them is to do a web search for “Trouble Syncing Google Calendar with Outlook.” Then
look for a link in the upper right corner of the page that says "Google Calendar Sync
Troubleshooting."