Windows Mobile 6 Configuration
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Configuration of Windows Mobile 6 Devices This document describes the steps required to setup ActiveSync on your Pocket PC (PPC) or Smartphone device in order to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts data from the new mail and calendaring system. These instructions are provided as a guide and should apply to most ActiveSync models - especially newer devices. Supported devices include Treo 650, 680, 700 w/p, Nokia E-Series, Motorola Q, and Samsung Blackjack (all Windows Mobile 5+ devices), as well as Apple iPhones. For more information on Zimbra Mobile, please visit the vendor website at: http://www.zimbra.com/products/mobile_smartphone.html . 1) Run ActiveSync on your PPC or SmartPhone a. From the Today Screen tap Start -> Programs -> ActiveSync Figure 1. Today Screen 2) Edit Server Settings - Page 1 a. Tap Menu -> Configure Server b. In the Server address field enter mail.uoguelph.ca c. Ensure “ This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection” is CHECKED d. Tap Next Page 1 of 4 Figure 2. Edit Server Settings Page 1 3) Edit Server Settings - Page 2 a. User Name : Your UoG email address, including the @uoguelph.ca b. Password: Your Central Login ID password c. Save password : CHECKED d. Tap Next Figure 3. Edit Server Settings Page 2 Page 2 of 4 4) Edit Server Settings - Page 3 a. Check the types of data you want synchronized b. Tasks: IMPORTANT - Keep Unchecked! At this point in time the new email and calendaring system is not able to synchronize Tasks . Trying to do so may prevent other data from synchronizing properly. c. Tap Finish Figure 4. Edit Server Settings Page 3 5) Your device is now ready to sync. Figure 5. ActiveSync syncing process Page 3 of 4 6) Sync schedule set-up a. ActiveSync -> Menu -> Schedule b. Set your Sync Preferences • Push: Sync as items arrive o Not recommended unless you have an unlimited wireless data plan o Check with your wireless service provider for details on your plan • Manual: Sync according to a schedule or on demand o Recommended to avoid unplanned expenses o Sync PPC and Smartphones via USB Sync Cable, Bluetooth, or WiFi Support Notes Please note that CCS does not recommend nor support any specific mobile devices. If your device is not able to synchronize with the new email and calendaring system please contact your local IT administrator and/or your mobile service provider. For more specific information about Zimbra mobile and other mobile device configuration, visit the vendor web site at: http://wiki.zimbra.com/index.php?title=Mobile_Device_Setup Page 4 of 4 .