26 Treo 750SynchronizationWhy synchronize information?Synchronizing means that information you enter in one place—your Palm ®Treo™ 750 smart device or your computer—is automatically entered in theother; so there’s no need to enter the information twice. We recommendthat you sync your Treo 750 with your computer frequently to keep yourinformation up-to-date (and backed up) in both locations.The information from the following applications is updated by default eachtime you synchronize:Synchronize for the first timeAs part of the first synchronization process, you install ActiveSync ® desktopsoftware on your computer.Before You Begin: If you are installing the software on a computer atwork, make sure your company allows you to install new software.Contact your company’s IT department for help.1. Close all programs on your computer.2. Insert the Windows Mobile Getting Started Disc into your computer’sCD drive.3. Follow the installation instructions on your computer.Did You Know?If you set upActiveSync desktopsoftware,information in theFavoritesapplication issynchronized bydefault as well. Youcan also changesettings tosynchronize Word,Excel, PowerPoint,and PDF files, aswell as pictures,music, videos, andother types of files.See the User Guide.