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4 | Connecting to Your Desktop PC 
To get the most from your hp Jornada, you will want to connect to your 
desktop or notebook PC. This chapter describes how to establish the 
connection between your hp Jornada and your desktop PC, and how to 
synchronize and transfer files between your hp Jornada and your desktop 
(or any PC that has Microsoft ActiveSync installed). In this chapter, you will 
learn to 
• Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop PC. 
• Use ActiveSync to synchronize data between...

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Microsoft ActiveSync  
Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your 
desktop PC with the information on your hp Jornada. In addition, you can 
back up data from your hp Jornada to your desktop PC and restore this 
data to your hp Jornada, and copy files between your hp Jornada and 
desktop PC.  
Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync on your desktop PC 
from the Pocket PC Companion CD....

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After you synchronize, the information you have stored on your desktop PC 
is copied to your hp Jornada so you can take it with you when you go. 
Use ActiveSync options to select which information types are synchronized 
and to control how much data is synchronized. For example, if you choose 
to synchronize Calendar data, you can specify how many weeks of past 
appointments you want synchronized. By default, ActiveSync does not 
automatically synchronize...

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Tap to connect and synchronize.
View synchronization status.
Tap to synchronize via IR or
change synchronization settings.
View connection status.
Tap to stop synchronization.
 
For detailed instructions on setting ActiveSync options and using 
ActiveSync on your desktop PC, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop PC. 
For more information on using ActiveSync on your hp Jornada, see 
ActiveSync Help on your hp Jornada.  
Synchronizing from...

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On your hp Jornada 
Create a partnership between your hp Jornada and the desktop PC using 
one of the direct connection methods (USB cradle or infrared connection) 
described in this chapter. You must also configure a connection on your hp 
Jornada, as described in chapter 5, “Connecting to the Internet or to a 
Network.“ 
On your desktop PC 
Before you can synchronize remotely, the desktop PC or network server 
must be configured to allow your hp Jornada...

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may need to be converted before you can use them on your desktop PC. 
By default, ActiveSync automatically converts files to the appropriate type; 
however, you can choose not to convert files, or you can choose to specify 
the conversion for each type of file by changing options in ActiveSync.  
Backing Up Data with ActiveSync 
To prevent loss of data, you should back up your hp Jornada frequently 
using either Microsoft ActiveSync or...

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Connecting Your hp Jornada 
You can connect your hp Jornada to a desktop computer in several ways: 
• Using the USB cradle that is included with your hp Jornada. The USB 
cradle connects to a USB port on your desktop PC.  
• Using the infrared port on your hp Jornada. You can connect your hp 
Jornada to an infrared-equipped desktop or notebook PC using the 
infrared port. Many notebook PCs have built-in infrared ports; 
however, you may need to purchase and...

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Before you connect, be sure of the following: your desktop PC is on, you have 
installed ActiveSync on your desktop PC, and ActiveSync is configured to allow 
a USB connection.  
 
To connect by USB cradle 
1.  Connect the dc plug from the ac adapter to the dc jack on the 
cradle cable, and plug the ac adapter into a wall outlet.  
2.  Connect the cable from the cradle to a USB port on your desktop 
PC. 
3.  If you have installed...

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When you remove your hp Jornada from the cradle, hold the cradle down with 
one hand, and gently lift the hp 
Jornada with the other to avoid putting stress on 
the connectors.  
 
Connecting by Infrared 
The infrared port on your hp Jornada provides a convenient way to 
connect to an IrDA-equipped PC without using a cable or cradle. Many 
notebook computers have built-in infrared ports; however, you may need to 
install and configure an infrared port on...