19PA970 User's ManualActiveSyncIn order to exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA970, Microsoft ActiveSyncmust be installed on your desktop computer.This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync provides a user-friendlyinterface, and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’s Web site.With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:Add programs to and remove programs from the PA970•Back up and restore PA970 data•Transfer data•Installing Microsoft ActiveSyncBefore beginning installation, carefully read the following:If you run the Windows NT ® operating system with a service pack, you will be informed duringsetup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try connecting first, and if unsuccessful,reinstall the latest service pack.•To set up your communication settings, a PA970 serial cable is required to connect the PA970 toyour host computer.•Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit allprograms before you begin.•InstallationFollow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your PA970 to yourdesktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchronization (if desired):Download the executable program “msasync.exe”from the Microsoft web site at:http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp.Execute this program.•