25Product Reference GuideActiveSyncIn order to exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA960,Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer.This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync providesa user-friendly interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’sWeb site.With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:Add programs to and remove programs from the PA960.=Transfer data.=Back up and restore PA960 data.=Installing Microsoft ActiveSyncBefore beginning installation, carefully read the following:If you run the Windows NT® operating system with a service pack, you will beinformed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Tryconnecting first, and if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack.=To set up your communication settings, a PA960 serial cable is required toconnect the PA960 to your host computer.=Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save yourwork and quit all programs before you begin.=InstallationFollow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connectyour PA960 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroni-zation (if desired):