University of
ConnecticutActiveSync
| Q. | How do you setup ActiveSync? |
| Q. | What types of data can be synchronized by using Exchange ActiveSync? |
| Q. | Can I synchronize other folders in addition to the Inbox? |
| Q. | Can I schedule synchronization? |
| Q. | In ActiveSync, if I clear the check box for a folder that has been synchronized to the mobile-based device, does that action delete the items from the Exchange server? |
| Q. | What types of data can be synchronized by using Exchange ActiveSync? |
| A. | Exchange ActiveSync enables you to synchronize your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts lists in your UITS Exchange Server mailbox with a Microsoft Windows Mobile powered device. |
| Q. | Can I synchronize other folders in addition to the Inbox? |
| A. | After you synchronize your Inbox for the first time, you can select other folders in your mailbox for synchronization. You can configure synchronization of your Inbox and other folders by using Exchange ActiveSync on your desktop or PDA/SmartPhone. |
| Q. | Can I schedule synchronization? |
| A. | Synchronization can be scheduled. Windows PDA/SmartPhones provide many scheduling options. You can configure different synchronization schedules whether or not you are connected to your computer. By using Exchange ActiveSync, you can schedule synchronization of your device on two separate schedules-peak or off-peak times. Custom scheduled synchronization gives you control of when and how frequently you update your data (Figure 1). You can use the peak times schedule to synchronize during working hours or other times that you experience high mail volumes. Use the off-peak schedule to synchronize during times when you experience low mail volumes.
Figure 1 Examples of custom scheduling synchronization Pocket PC Phone Edition devices or smartphones that are running Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5 can receive up-to-date notifications. Up-to-date notifications generated by Exchange Server initiate Exchange ActiveSync synchronization between a user's device and their Exchange mailbox. |
| Q. | In ActiveSync, if I clear the check box for a folder that has been synchronized to the mobile-based device, does that action delete the items from the Exchange server? |
| A. | No. When you disable synchronization for any folder on your PDA/SmartPhone, only the data that is stored on the device is deleted. Data stored on the UITS Exchange Server computer remains intact. If you disable the synchronization of a folder on your PDA/SmartPhone, ActiveSync prompts you with the following message: All e-mail synchronized to your device using ActiveSync must be removed to proceed. Select OK to continue. You can then confirm that you want to disable synchronization of the folder. |
Updated: 6/28/2007