How to Sync Gmail and a PDA

Many people use a PDA, such as a BlackBerry, to keep organized.

Google supplies software called Google Sync that can synchronize data such as your contacts and calendar between your Gmail account and your PDA Google. Sync is supported for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Symbian platforms. The synchronization process means that any alteration you make to your calendar or contacts list, from either your computer or PDA, will be instantly reflected in the other device because a note of the change will be sent wirelessly.

Things You'll Need

• Google Sync

Instructions

1. Download and install the appropriate software for your platform from Google.

2. Open the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync application on the Windows Mobile home screen.

3. Click on "Set up your device to sync with it."

4. Type "m.google.com" into the "Server Address" field.

5. Check that "SSL" is selected, and select it if not.

6. Click on "Next."

7. Type your Gmail email address in "Username."

8. Type your Google Account password in "Password."

9. Type "google" into the "Domain" field.

10. Click on "Next."

11. Select the services (Mail, Calendar and Contacts) that you want to sync.

12. Click on "Finish."

13. Press the "Sync" soft key on the left to synchronize.

References

• Google: Google Sync for your phone