Settings 109Accounts & syncSet up and manage your accounts, including your Google andBackup Assistant accounts.General sync settingsBackground dataWhen enabled, all accounts can sync, send, and receive data atany time, in the background.Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower datause. Some applications may still use the background dataconnection.1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, thentouch Settings ➔ Accounts & sync.2. Touch Background data to enable or disable the setting.When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.Auto-syncWhen enabled, all accounts sync data at any time, automatically.1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, thentouch Settings ➔ Accounts & sync.2. Touch Auto-sync to enable or disable the setting. Whenenabled, a check mark appears in the check box.Backup AssistantBackup Assistant backs up your contacts to a secure web site.You can configure Backup Assistant for automatic backups, orchoose a time for synchronization. For more information aboutBackup Assistant, see “Backup Assistant” on page 50.Note: You can also launch Backup Assistant from the Home screen: touchContacts, then press the Menu Key to select Backup.1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, thentouch Settings ➔ Accounts & sync ➔ Backup Assistant.2. Configure these settings:• Touch Auto-Sync to enable or disable automatic synchronization ofcontacts with Backup Assistant.• Touch Sync Time to set a time for synchronization of contacts, ifAuto-Sync is disabled.3. To back up contacts now, touch Backup Now.
