Transfer data from Palm to Pocket PC
Step 7: Migrate PDA data with ActiveSync
Insert the Pocket PC's software CD and follow the instructions to install ActiveSync. After setting up a standard partnership, you'll see a Synchronization Settings screen. Be sure to check the boxes for Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Tasks--the four items that correspond with your Palm's primary applets. You'll then be instructed to connect your Pocket PC, at which time all your data will be copied from Outlook. Congratulations, you've successfully migrated from the old PDA to the new! Tip Before installing ActiveSync from your PDA's software CD, check Microsoft's Windows Mobile site to see if there's a newer version available. (At press time, ActiveSync 3.8 was the latest version.) Step 8: Uninstall Palm Desktop
At this point, you might want to uninstall Palm Desktop, pack up your Palm, and
head to eBay. However, it's worth noting that there's no reason your Pocket PC
can't coexist with your Palm on the same PC.Both PDAs are now configured to sync with Outlook, so as long as you avoid data conflicts, such as modifying the same record on the two PDAs, you can safely keep the Palm around as a backup device or as just a spare PDA. You never know when it'll come in handy. Tip Because your Pocket PC maintains a continuous link to ActiveSync and Outlook, when it's connected to your PC, play it safe and disconnect it before HotSyncing your Palm.
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