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8 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g A c t i v e S y n c ®
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Exchanging and updating
data using ActiveSync
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Using ActiveSync
, you can synchronise information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft
Exchange on your computer with your handheld. You can also synchronise this
information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. Each time you synchronise,
ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your handheld and computer or server
and updates both locations with the latest information. For example:
• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronising your handheld with
the Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.
• Synchronise Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your handheld
and your computer. Files are automatically converted to the correct format.
By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronise all types of information.
Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronisation on and off for specific information
types.
NOTE: If you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronise remotely from your handheld.
For the Acer n20w model, you can use the built-in IEEE 802.11b WLAN adapter.
For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the your computer.
You can also use ActiveSync to:
• Back up and restore your handheld data.
• Copy (rather than synchronise) files between your handheld and your
computer.
• Control when synchronisation occurs by selecting a synchronisation mode.
For example, you can synchronise continually while connected to your
computer or only when you choose the synchronise command.
• Select which information types are synchronised and control how much data
is synchronised.
For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you
want synchronised.
Before you begin synchronisation, install ActiveSync on your computer from the
Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD.
NOTE: ActiveSync is already installed on your handheld.
For instructions on installing ActiveSync, see "Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync®
software" on page 7 or you could refer to the Just for Starters... poster included in the
package contents.
For detailed information about using ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync
on your computer, and then see ActiveSync Help.
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