Dell X51 - Manual (Page 78)

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Communicating and Scheduling
NOTE:
Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure
that you install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD.
NOTE:
If your Axim fails to synchronize, check your computer security
software to see if you have any firewall running. Firewalls may block the
communication from your computer to your Axim.
Installing and Using ActiveSync
To install ActiveSync:
1 Insert the Dell Getting Started CD.
2 Click Getting Started to access the main menu.
3 Click Start Here.
4 Click Install ActiveSync and follow the instructions on the screen.
After the installation is complete, connect your device to your computer.
The ActiveSync Setup Wizard enables you to:
• Set up a partnership so that you can synchronize information between
your device and your computer
• Customize your synchronization settings
Your first synchronization process automatically begins when you
complete the wizard.
NOTE:
The device must be powered on for the synchronization process to occur.
During your first synchronization, information that was stored in Outlook
on your computer is copied to Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your
device.
After you set up ActiveSync and complete the first synchronization
process, you can initiate synchronization from your device. To switch to
ActiveSync on your device, tap Start
→
ActiveSync.
To find information on using ActiveSync on your device, open ActiveSync
on your device and tap Start
→
Help.
To find information on using ActiveSync on your computer, click
Help
→ Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
NOTE:
For more ActiveSync help,
visit:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx