How to Retrieve Information From a PDA

Retrieving information from your PDA, or personal digital assistant, allows you to back up your data to your computer. This way you can have a copy of it in case your PDA is lost or stolen. It will also allow you to transfer your data to another PDA in case you upgrade to a new one. Getting the information off your device is simple and only requires a few minutes to do.

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  Boot up your PC and insert the CD-ROM that came with your PDA into the drive of your computer. You will be asked if you would like to install the program. Click "Yes" and wait for the software to install. Click "OK" when it finishes and wait for the computer to reboot.

• 2

  Attach the syncing cradle to your PC via the USB port of your computer. Wait for your operating system to recognize the device and to install the drivers.

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  Place your PDA into the syncing cradle. Press the "Synchronize" button at the bottom of the cradle and wait for it to download the data to your computer. This takes five to ten minutes.

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  Click on the Start menu and open the application that you installed. You can now choose the data that you wish to review. This includes your "Contacts," "To Do List," "Emails" and more.