Dell X50 Upgrade - Manual (Page 4)

5. Select Combine or Replace and click OK. Synchronization continues until complete.
Backing Up Your Data
NOTICE: You must back up all data before you upgrade to Windows Mobile 5.0. The Axim loses any data that you do
not back up. Any files in the Built-In Storage directory are deleted, and you must back them up manually by dragging
them to a designated folder on your host computer. You cannot back them up using synchronization. Any files on
Compact Flash or Secure Digital cards are preserved, but the cards should be removed before the upgrade.
NOTICE: Do not use the Dell Data Backup or ActiveSync Backup/Restore programs to back up your files. You cannot
restore your data after you upgrade to Windows Mobile 5.0 if you use these old backup programs. Use only the new
ActiveSync 4.0 procedures – synchronization (automatic) and dragging (manual).
Use ActiveSync 4.0 to create backup files and store the files on your host computer. You can back up the files in two ways:
Backing Up and Synchronizing of Data
Manual Back Up by Dragging Files
Backing Up and Synchronizing of Data
Synchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and updates both with the most recent
data. ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of data. Synchronization only backs up the data types selected
in the Options settings. Options are selected first when establishing a standard partnership and can be changed at any time
by clicking the Options icon on the Microsoft ActiveSync window.
Select Files in the Options settings and ActiveSync automatically creates a folder on your host computer in the My Documents
folder called Pocket_PC My Documents. It also creates a shortcut on the host computer's desktop to hold the synchronized
data.
The two types of synchronization are:
Automatic synchronization — Data is backed up automatically when ActiveSync is activated by docking and at set intervals.
Manual synchronization — If the automatic syncing feature is turned off, you can back up files at any time by using the Sync
button to start the synchronization process.
To start manual synchronization:
1. Connect the Axim to the host computer.
2. From the Microsoft ActiveSync screen on your host computer, click the Sync button.
Synchronization begins and the status displays at the bottom of the screen.
Manual Back Up by Dragging Files
NOTICE: You must manually back up files that are not selected in the Options settings.