How to Synchronize an HP iPAQ with a Computer
Pocket PCs make it convenient for the person who needs to take data everywhere with them. The HP iPAQ is a brand of pocket PC that does exactly that. A person can take their HP iPAQ with them throughout the day and then come home and transfer all the date they've accumulated onto their home computer. For the less technologically savvy user, this can sound difficult, but it is rather simple to synchronize an HP iPAQ with a computer.
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Instructions
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Download and install Microsoft's ActiveSync software to your home computer. You can do this by going to Microsoft's Web site and following the directions there. This program is needed to synchronize computer.
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Connect your HP iPAQ to your home computer via a USB cable, also called a sync cable. This is done by plugging one end of the cable into the selected slot on your HP iPAQ and the other end into your home computer.
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Allow the two devices to communicate with each other. The synchronization occurs automatically. There is no need to do anything while the devices are being synchronized.
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Start the synchronization process manually when it does not start automatically. To do this, click on the Start menu which is usually at the bottom left corner of the screen. From that menu, choose "Programs" and then "Microsoft ActiveSync" from there. Finally, choose the "Sync" option to begin synchronizing.
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Unplug the USB cable from your HP iPAQ and your personal computer. Follow your computer's guidelines for unplugging hardware from the USB port to prevent loss of data.
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Tips & Warnings
Synchronizing is useful for working on either device and keeping the information consistent between them. It saves time and trouble.
With advanced hardware and software, you can synchronize your HP iPAQ with your home computer remotely, meaning the two devices do not need to be in the same vicinity in order for them to be synchronized.
Be certain that your USB or sync cords are plugged in properly. Otherwise, you will get an error message when you try to attempt synchronization.
Check to make sure there is enough memory on both devices. You could lose data if there is not sufficient memory available.
