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Connecting to a, desktop PC

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Chapter 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC | 39 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC This chapter describes how to: · install Windows CE Services · establish a partnership between the HP Jornada and your desktop PC · use Windows CE Services to browse the contents of the HP Jornada · synchronize data, e-mail messages, and channels · transfer files between the HP Jornada and desktop PC Connecting for the first time You can connect to a desktop PC using the HP Jornada serial port, or you can connect to an infrared-equipped desktop or notebook PC using the infrared port. Before you connect, you must install Windows CE Services on the desktop PC. Then, you can connect the HP Jornada to your desktop PC with the sync cable or the infrared port, and establish a partnership. Understanding Windows CE Services Microsoft Windows CE Services with ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your P/PC. Synchronization is the process of comparing the data on your P/PC with your desktop computer and updating both computers with the most recent information. For example: · Keep Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks data up-to-date by synchronizing your mobile device with your choice of Microsoft Outlook (Inbox synchronization with Outlook Express is not

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Chapter 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC |
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4 | Connecting to a
desktop PC
This chapter describes how to:
install Windows CE Services
establish a partnership between the HP Jornada and your
desktop PC
use Windows CE Services to browse the contents of the HP
Jornada
synchronize data, e-mail messages, and channels
transfer files between the HP Jornada and desktop PC
Connecting for the first time
You can connect to a desktop PC using the HP Jornada serial
port, or you can connect to an infrared-equipped desktop or
notebook PC using the infrared port. Before you connect, you
must install Windows CE Services on the desktop PC. Then, you
can connect the HP Jornada to your desktop PC with the sync
cable or the infrared port, and establish a partnership.
Understanding Windows CE Services
Microsoft Windows CE Services with ActiveSync enables you to
synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the
information on your P/PC. Synchronization is the process of
comparing the data on your P/PC with your desktop computer
and updating both computers with the most recent information.
For example:
Keep Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks data up-to-date by
synchronizing your mobile device with your choice of Microsoft
Outlook (Inbox synchronization with Outlook Express is not