HP ipaq hw6500 User Manual

Using ActiveSync

Changing Synchronization Settings

You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft ActiveSync to:
•

Change when your HP iPAQ synchronizes with your computer 

or server.

•

Change the type of connection from your HP iPAQ to your 

computer (for example, USB or infrared connections).

NOTE:  The HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series does not support 

synchronization with a personal computer using a serial cable.

•

Select the files and information to synchronize with your computer.

•

Select the files and information you do not want to synchronize with 

your computer (for example, e-mail attachments).

•

Determine how conflicts between information on your HP iPAQ and 

information on your computer are handled.

To change synchronization settings:
1.

From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs > 

Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools > Options.
a. On the Sync Options tab, select the files and information to 

synchronize with your computer.

b. On the Schedule tab, select when your HP iPAQ synchronizes 

with your computer.

c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between 

information on your HP iPAQ and information on your 

computer are handled.

2.

Tap OK when you are finished.

3.

From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select the  

type of connection to be allowed between the HP iPAQ and 

the computer.

Copying Files

You can copy files to and from your computer using Explore in 

ActiveSync and Windows Explorer.
To copy files:
1.

Insert your HP iPAQ into the cradle.

2.

From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs > 

3.

Click Explore.

4.

Double-click the My Pocket PC icon.

5.

On your computer, right-click the Start menu, and select Explore.

6.

Locate the file(s) to be moved.

NOTE:  You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files.