If you have a Palm Pilot or other mobile device, chances are you have wanted to syncronize your files on that mobile device with your personal computer. If you are having problems understanding how this is done, or what software is required to accomplish this task, do not fear. This is where ActiveSync comes in.
ActiveSync is a program that Microsoft developed to allow mobile devices such as Palm Pilots to syncronize with a personal computer or with a server that is running Microsoft Exchange Server or Kerio MailServer. When syncronizing a mobile device with the Microsoft Exchanger Server, only PIM (personal information manager) data can be syncronized with the server. This limits the data that can be syncronized to things such as emails, calendar entries and contact or address book information. With the release later on of Windows Mobile 5.0, the ability to syncronize tasks is also available. When syncronizing with a personal computer rather than a Microsoft Exchange server, many more options are available to the user. This method will allow PIM data syncronization with Microsoft Outlook as well as the user’s Internet favorites, files, tasks and other data.
ActiveSync also facilitates the manual tranfer of files and data to and from a mobile device to a personal computer or server, limited ability to backup and restore the information on a mobile device and the ability to install and uninstall software applications that are installed on a mobile device.
There are many different types of mobile devices that support ActiveSync to syncronize data with a personal computer or server. These include PDAs and Smartphones that are running various versions of the Windows Mobile or Windows CE operating system. Many devices that do not use a Windows operating system are also supported, including devices that use the Symbian platform.
If you need to install ActiveSync to connect a mobile device to your personal computer, there are downloads available from Microsoft’s website. Be sure to take note that ActiveSync will only work on personal computers running Windows XP or earlier operating systems. If you have the latest and greatest and are running Windows Vista, there is a different program available for you called Windows Mobile Device Center. There is also detailed information avaialable on Microsoft’s website that describe the features and changes that have occurred with each release of ActiveSync, as well as the System requirements for the personal computer that you are going to install the ActiveSync software on and the supported mobile device operating systems that will work with Microsoft’s ActiveSync.
If you tend to have difficulties installing software on your computer, you will be able to find detailed installation instructions and a troubleshooting guide on the Microsoft website. You can also sign up to receive updates about the ActiveSync program. As a reward, you will receive access to tutorials about ActiveSync, Help files, an email setup wizard, free ringtones to personalize your device, and free productivity and entertainment software. Oh ya, did we mention that you will also be getting regular newsletters about ActiveSync?
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