Connecting
Reference Guide
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To Sync with a Personal Computer:
1. Insert the HP iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD into your
computer.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
The information you select will automatically synchronize when
your installation is complete.
Use the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection
After setting up a connection with a USB cable, synchronize your
iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared connection
if you have an infrared port or an infrared USB adapter installed
on your computer. The infrared connection option works only on
computers that have Windows 98, Me, XP, or 2000 operating
system installed.
1. Follow the steps in
“Sync with Personal Computer.”
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install
and set up an infrared port.
3. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync.
4. From the File menu, select Connection Settings.
5. Click “Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this
COM port.”
6. Click the OK button.
7. Click the down arrow and choose Infrared Port (IR).
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Place your iPAQ Pocket PC and the infrared port so they are
unobstructed and within 12 inches of each other.
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