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48 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer

5.1 About Synchronization

You can take information from your computer wherever you go by synchronizing them to your device. The

following types of information can be synchronized between your computer and your XV6800:

•

Microsoft Outlook® information

, which include Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes

•

Media

, such as pictures, music and video

•

Favorites

, which are the bookmarked links to your favorite web sites

•

Files

, such as documents and other ﬁles

Ways to synchronize

Before you can synchronize, you need to install and set up first the synchronization software on your

computer. For more information, see “Setting Up Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista®” and

“Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP®.”

You can synchronize your XV6800 with your computer by using one of the following methods:

•

Connect and synchronize using the supplied Mini USB cable.

Upon connecting the sync cable to your device and your computer, the synchronization process starts

automatically.

•

Connect and synchronize using infrared.

Use your device’s infrared port to create a direct connection between the device and PC quickly. Align

the infrared ports and start the connection from your device. For more information, see “Synchronizing

via Infrared and Bluetooth” later in this chapter.

•

Connect and synchronize using Bluetooth.

You must ﬁrst set up a Bluetooth partnership between your device and your computer before

you can synchronize information through Bluetooth. For more information about setting up a

Bluetooth partnership, see Chapter 11. For information about synchronizing through Bluetooth, see

“Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth” later in this chapter.

Try to synchronize frequently in order to keep information up-to-date in both your device and your computer.

Note

You can also synchronize Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, and tasks on your device with the Exchange Server

at your work. For more information about setting up your device to synchronize with the Exchange Server, see

Chapter 8.

5.2

Setting Up Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista®

Microsoft Windows Mobile® Device Center

is the replacement for Microsoft® ActiveSync® on Windows

Vista®.

Set up synchronization

When you connect your device to your PC and start Windows Mobile Device Center for the first time, you are

asked to create a Windows Mobile partnership with your XV6800 device. Follow the steps below to create a

partnership.

1.

Connect your device to your PC. Windows Mobile Device Center configures itself and then opens.

2.

On the license agreement screen, click

Accept

.

3.

On the Windows Mobile Device Center’s Home screen, click

Set up your device

.

Note

Choose

Connect without setting up your device

if you only want to transfer media files, check for

updates, and explore your device but not sync Outlook information.

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Getting Started	11
1.1 Getting to Know Your XV6800 and Its Accessories	12
1.2 Battery Information	16
1.3 Starting Up	17
1.4 The Today Screen	18
1.5 Status Icons	18
1.6 The Start Menu	20
1.7 The Quick Menu	20
1.8 Programs	21
1.9 Settings	22
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information	25
2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard	26
2.2 Entering Information	27
2.3 Using On-screen Keyboard	27
2.4 Using Letter Recognizer	28
2.5 Using Block Recognizer	28
2.6 Using Transcriber	28
2.7 Using Symbol Pad	29
2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write, and Record Voice Notes	30
2.9 Searching Information	30
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features	31
3.1 Using the Phone	32
3.2 Making a Call	33
3.3 Receiving a Call	34
3.4 Smart Dialing	34
3.5 Voice Speed Dial	36
3.6 In-call Options	38
3.7 Additional Dialing Information	38
Chapter 4 Setting Up Your XV6800	39
4.1 Basic Settings	40
4.2 Personalizing Your XV6800	41
4.3 Customizing Phone Settings and Services	42
4.4 Protecting Your XV6800	43
4.5 Other Settings	44
Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer	47
5.1 About Synchronization	48
5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista®	48
5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync on Windows XP®	50
5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer	50
5.5 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth	52
5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video	52
Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information	53
6.1 Contacts	54
6.2 Calendar	56
6.3 Tasks	57
6.4 Notes	59
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages	61
7.1 Messaging	62
7.2 Text Messages	63
7.3 MMS Messages	65
7.4 Setting Up E-mail Accounts	69
7.5 Using E-mail	70
Chapter 8 Working With Company E-Mails and Meeting Appointments	75
8.1 Synchronizing Your Device with the Exchange Server	76
8.2 Working With Company E-mails	77
8.3 Managing Meeting Requests	80
8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory	81
Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files	83
9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile	84
9.2 Adobe Reader LE	84
9.3 Copying and Managing Files	86
9.4 ZIP	87
Chapter 10 Getting Connected	89
10.1 Comm Manager	90
10.2 Connecting to the Internet	91
10.3 Internet Explorer Mobile	94
10.4 Bluetooth	95
10.5 Using Your XV6800 As a Modem (BroadbandAccess Connect)	99
Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia	107
11.1 Using Camera	108
11.2 Using Pictures & Videos	116
11.3 Using Windows Media Player	118
Chapter 12 Managing Your XV6800	123
12.1 Adding and Removing Programs	124
12.2 Using Task Manager	124
12.3 Managing Memory	125
12.4 Checking System Information	126
12.5 Resetting Your XV6800	126
12.6 Battery Saving Tips	128
Chapter 13 Using Other Applications	129
13.1 Voice Speed Dial	130
Appendix	133
A.1 Specifications	134
A.2 Regulatory Notices	136

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