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Synchronize your data with WMDC and
Windows Vista

Synchronizing lets you transfer e-mail, contacts, appointments, tasks, Web favorites, and media files from your computer to your device or from your device to your computer. You must accept an update to Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) on your computer before you can use WMDC to synchronize your device with your computer or with a Microsoft Exchange Server.

Notes

ActiveSync on your device works with WMDC on Windows Vista and with ActiveSync on Windows XP.

Step 1

Plug your device into your computer by using the USB cable or cradle.

The Windows Mobile Device Center Home screen appears on your computer.

Step 2

On your computer, click Set up your device.

Step 3

Select the check box next to each information type you want to synchronize, and then click Next.

Step 4

To synchronize with an Exchange Server, enter server information provided by a network administrator, and then click Next. Otherwise, click Skip.

Step 5

Enter the Device name and then clear the check box if you do not want a shortcut for WMDC created on your desktop.

Step 6

Click Set up. WMDC synchronizes the selected information types.

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