145Section 16: SynchronizationThis section describes Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you cansynchronize data on your desktop computer with the data onyour phone. Synchronization compares the data on your phonewith your desktop computer and updates both your phone andcomputer with the latest data.Note: Access the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync41.mspx ) to download Active Sync 4.5 or later.Active SyncWith ActiveSync, you can:• Keep Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, or Inbox data up-to-date bysynchronizing your phone with Microsoft® Outlook data on yourdesktop computer.• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your phone and desktopcomputer.• Control the moment when synchronization occurs by selecting asynchronization mode.• Select data types to be synchronized and control the amount ofsynchronized data.ActiveSync - System RequirementsTo use ActiveSync 4.5 your computer must meet the followinghardware and software requirements:• Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows MillenniumEdition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with SP6 or later.• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or later• Hard-disk drive with 12 to 65 MB of available hard-disk space (actualrequirements will vary based on selection of features and user'scurrent system configuration)• USB port (available for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, andWindows XP only)• A CD-ROM drive• VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 coloror later.
