How to Backup iPhone Contacts to Outlook
Backing up your iPhone contacts is important so you do not lose valuable personal or business contact information. You can synchronize and backup your iPhone contacts directly with Microsoft Outlook, which is a convenient and easy process on the Windows operating systems. The Apple iTunes software is necessary to complete this task, but if you have already synced music, videos or books with your device, then you should have it already installed.
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Instructions
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Open the iTunes digital media management software on your computer. You can access it by double-clicking the "iTunes" icon on your desktop or going to the Programs menu.
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Plug in the USB connector cable into the iPhone and computer, connecting both units.
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Go to the "Devices" list on the iTunes left sidebar and select the label for your iPhone.
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Click the "Info" tab on the right pane and mark the box for "Sync Contacts." Select "Windows Contacts" or "Outlook." The option from the drop-down menu varies depending on which version of Apple iTunes you have installed.
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Select "All contacts" or "Selected groups," depending on your preference and if the latter option is available. The default choice is "All contacts."
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Click the "Apply" button. Your contacts are synced between Microsoft Outlook and the iPhone and all your contacts' details are backed up.
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Tips & Warnings
You should download and install the latest version of the iTunes software to ensure compatibility and performance.
Make sure you have created at least one profile in the Microsoft Outlook program to avoid problems backing up your contacts. If you have not set up a profile, then you can do this by completing the setup wizard. Otherwise, you should have created a profile when you first used Outlook.
