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HP iPAQ Pocket PCs - How Do I Migrate Data from Palm Desktop Software to Pocket PC 2003?

ISSUE:
If you used a Palm Operating System (OS) based device before purchasing your iPAQ Pocket PC, you need to migrate your data from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Pocket PC 2003.
NOTE: Do not insert your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle until you have installed ActiveSync and are prompted to do so.
SOLUTION:
NOTE: Microsoft Outlook must be set as your default e-mail program to properly synchronize with the Palm Desktop software. If you need to change your settings, open Microsoft Outlook, then click Tools, Options, Other and check the Make Outlook the default program for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar checkbox. Click Apply, OK , then restart your personal computer.
NOTE: The below information applies to Windows XP or earlier. If you have Windows Vista, please use the Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 to Synchronize the content. Click here to download and more information about the 'Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for Windows Vista' at Microsoft.com .
To migrate data from Palm Desktop to Pocket PC 2003:
  1. If you do not already have Microsoft Outlook 98 or higher installed on your personal computer, install Outlook 2002 from the Companion CD.
  2. Insert the Companion CD that came with your Palm device into your computer's CD-ROM drive. From the Discover Your Handheld screen, select Install Microsoft Conduits . Alternatively, you may reinstall the Palm Desktop software. During the configuration process, select Synchronize your handheld with Microsoft Outlook and Palm Desktop software .
  3. Use the HotSync software located on the Companion CD that came with your Palm unit to synchronize your Palm information with Outlook. Refer to the instructions that came with your Palm unit for help installing or using HotSync.
  4. When Outlook is synchronized with your Palm device, uninstall Hotsync from your personal computer. Click Start, Control Panel double-click Add or Remove Programs . Select Palm Desktop , and then click Remove . Follow the onscreen instructions.
  5. Install ActiveSync on your personal computer.
  6. Create a partnership between your iPAQ Pocket PC and your personal computer.
  7. Synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with Outlook.

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