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Active Sync
Section 11: Synchronization
Topics Covered
• ActiveSync
• Changing the Synchronization Schedule
• Windows Mobile Device Center 6 for Windows Vista
• Wireless Sync
This section describes Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronize data on
your desktop computer with the data on your phone. Synchronization compares the
data on your phone with your desktop computer and updates both your phone and
computer with the latest data.
Note:
Access the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/
activesync41.mspx) to download Active Sync 4.5 or later.
Active Sync
With ActiveSync, you can:
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Keep Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, or Inbox data up-to-date by synchronizing your
phone with Microsoft® Outlook data on your desktop computer.
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Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your phone and desktop computer.
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Control the moment when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization
mode.
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Select data types to be synchronized and control the amount of synchronized data.