HP Jornada 700 Series Handheld Users Guide

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To connect via serial port using the docking 
cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 710) 
1. Connect the 9-pin end of the sync cable to a serial port 
on your desktop PC. 
2.  Slide the port cover on the back of the docking cradle to 
the right to expose the Serial port. 
3.  Fully insert the flat end of the sync cable, arrow side 
up, into the serial port on the back of the docking cradle. 
4. Turn off your HP Jornada and disconnect any cables 
(telephone...

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 Connecting by USB port 
Using the cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 710) you can 
also make a USB connection to your desktop PC. A 
standard USB A-to-B cable (not included) is required in 
order to make a USB connection. 
To connect via USB port using the docking cradle 
1.  Connect the flat USB A connector to an available USB 
port on your desktop PC (cable not included). 
2.  Slide the port cover on the back of the docking cradle to 
the left to expose the USB...

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and your HP Jornada. The partnership enables your desktop PC 
to recognize your HP Jornada when transferring files or 
synchronizing data.  
You can establish partnerships between your HP Jornada and up 
to two desktop PCs; for example, your home PC and your office 
PC. If you regularly synchronize your HP Jornada with both 
desktop PCs, you can ensure that important files, contacts, and 
calendar information are always up-to-date and identical on both...

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 If you choose to establish partnerships with more than one 
desktop PC, the desktop PCs must be configured with the 
same synchronization settings. In addition, each desktop PC 
must use the same PIM program (for example, Microsoft 
Outlook). 
  
 Regardless of the options you choose while completing the 
wizard, you can also synchronize at any moment by choosing 
the Synchronize Now command from the File menu of the 
ActiveSync window. For more information, see...

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Connection  
method Desktop PC operating system 
 Windows 
95 Windows 
98 Windows 
2000 Windows 
NT 
USB  No Yes Yes No 
Serial  Yes Yes Yes Yes 
Infrared Yes Yes Yes  No 
Checking connection methods on your H/PC and desktop PC 
One possible source of trouble with making connections may be 
incompatible connection settings on either your HP Jornada or 
your desktop PC. 
To check and set the desired connection method 
on your HP Jornada 
1.  From the...

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4.  Tap OK twice to save your settings and exit. 
 
To check the connection settings in ActiveSync 
on your desktop Computer 
 
1.  Depending upon your connection method, verify that the sync 
cable from your docking cradle (optional on the HP Jornada 
710) or HP Jornada is connected to the listed serial port in 
the Connection Settings dialog box, or that Allow USB 
Connection with this desktop computer is selected. 
2.  If you are connecting via infrared, be...

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If these steps fail to correct the problem, use the ActiveSync 
Troubleshooter. The ActiveSync Troubleshooter provides detailed 
diagnostic steps to identify and correct common problems.  
To start the ActiveSync Troubleshooter 
1.  On the desktop PC Start menu, point to Programs, 
click on Microsoft ActiveSync, and then choose 
Connection Settings from the File menu. 
2. In the Connection Settings window, click Help to 
open the ActiveSync...

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3.  On the Sync Mode tab, select either the Continuously 
while the device is connected or the Only on 
connection check box to activate automatic connection. 
If you use the COM port of your desktop PC for other devices, or 
if you have disconnected your HP Jornada and need to re-
establish the connection, you can establish a manual connection 
using the PC Link program on your HP Jornada. 
 To connect manually 
1.  On the HP Jornada Start menu, point to Programs,...

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Once connected, you can transfer files and synchronize Pocket 
Outlook data and e-mail messages just as if you had connected 
using a sync cable or a docking cradle.  
To configure Microsoft ActiveSync for infrared 
connection 
1.  Open the ActiveSync window. 
2. Choose Connection Settings from the File menu. 
3. Click on Allow serial cable or infrared connection 
to this COM port. 
To configure your HP Jornada for infrared 
connection 
1.  On your HP...

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the desktop PC. Contacts, Calendar, and Task information and 
information from any other services you choose to synchronize 
will be copied from the desktop PC to your HP Jornada. 
If you choose Browse, your HP Jornada will be connected as a 
guest. As a guest, you can view files and folders on the 
HP Jornada, transfer files and folders, and manually back up or 
restore; however, you cannot synchronize data or automatically 
back up and restore data. 
If you...