Windows Mobile Start Up: Synch with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Over the Air
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If you work for an organization running Microsoft Exchange Server, you can synchronize with Exchange Server over the air.
If you work for an organization running Microsoft Exchange Server, you can synchronize with Exchange Server over the air.
Getting Started
Before you can set up your e-mail with Exchange Server, you will need to obtain the following additional information from your IT department:
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Server name
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Whether your server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection
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Domain name
You will also need your:
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E-mail address
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User name
Your wireless service provider will charge you or your company for data transferred during over-the-air synchronization. If you don't have an unlimited data plan, you might prefer to synchronize through a direct connection with your PC rather than over the air. Check with your wireless service provider for rates and details.
To be able to synchronize your Pocket PC phone with Exchange Server over the air, your organization should be running Exchange Server version 2003 or above, and it must be set up for mobility. If you're not sure, please check with your IT department to verify both points before proceeding.
To be able to synchronize your Pocket PC phone with Exchange Server over the air, your organization should be running Exchange Server version 2003 or above, and it must be set up for mobility. If you're not sure, please check with your IT department to verify both points before proceeding.
From Your Pocket PC phone
To use your Pocket PC phone to set up over-the-air synchronization with Exchange Server, take these steps:
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From the Home screen on your Pocket PC phone, press Start and scroll to Programs.
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Choose ActiveSync.
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Select Menu > Configure Server.
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In Server address, enter the name of the server running Exchange Server.
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Select the check box next to This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection if required by your IT department (most companies require this). If your company requires an encrypted connection and you do not check this box, you will be unable to sync with your company’s Exchange Server.
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Select Next.
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Enter your username, password, and domain. If you want your Pocket PC phone to save your password, so you won’t have to enter it every time you want to check your mail, select Save password, which will put a checkmark in the checkbox.
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Choose advanced to change the rules for resolving synchronization conflicts.
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Select Next.
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Select the check boxes for the types of information items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. If a box has a check in it and you don’t want to synchronize that particular type of information, tap the box to uncheck it.
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Select Finish.
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To change how often and when you want to synchronize (for example, as items arrive during peak times), select Menu > Schedule.
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Select OK.
Congratulations! You are now set up to synchronize Exchange Server with your Pocket PC phone—so you can easily access your e-mail, calendar, contacts, and task information when you're away from your desk.
From Your PC
You can also use your PC to set up over-the-air synchronization with Exchange Server. In this case, your Pocket PC phone uses your PC's Internet connection to reach Exchange Server, rather than connecting to the Internet itself.
To synchronize using your PC, follow these steps:
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Physically connect your Pocket PC phone to the PC through the USB cable
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If your Pocket PC phone came with a CD, install Activesync 4.5 (or later) to your PC from the CD. Otherwise, to download the latest version, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx and follow the instructions in the Sync Setup Wizard.
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Select Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange Server.
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Select Next.
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Enter your server address and logon credentials.
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Choose the information you want to synchronize with your Pocket PC phone.
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Select Finish.
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