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Philip Leduc - 29 Nov 2005 02:08 GMT

Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport files
from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)
just as you would use a memory stick or MP3 player plug in to different PC's
(usually with a USB connector)

thanks

Philip

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NoNoBadDog! - 29 Nov 2005 02:27 GMT

> Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport files
> from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)
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> Philip

No. ActiveSync is required to access an iPaq from a computer. If the
computer is a laptop with Infrared built in, it can accept files beamed from
the iPaq without Activesync installed.

Bobby

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Impmon - 29 Nov 2005 03:19 GMT

>Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport files
>from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)
>just as you would use a memory stick or MP3 player plug in to different PC's
>(usually with a USB connector)

No, you need Active Sync on every PC to use any PPC. It's probablya
lot faster (and cheaper) to use any memory card and a small USB memory
reader. Active Sync transfer files at a snail like pace that will
have you pulling hairs out.

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Gary Mount - 29 Nov 2005 06:15 GMT

You can us the WiFi, and use it just like any computer on a network to
transfer files.

> Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport files
> from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)
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> Philip

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Bukovansky Richard - 29 Nov 2005 10:05 GMT

> Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport files
> from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)
> just as you would use a memory stick or MP3 player plug in to different PC's
> (usually with a USB connector)

Try Softick Card Export II for PPC (www.softick.com), it makes storage
cards in your PDA as Mass Storage devices...

Richard Bukovansky

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Mike - 30 Nov 2005 05:51 GMT

That site (softkick) redirects to http://www.snsmachining.com/

> > Is there a way to use an ipaq (6315) pocket pc as a way to transport

files from one PC to another (without having active sync installed)

> > just as you would use a memory stick or MP3 player plug in to

different PC's (usually with a USB connector)

> Try Softick Card Export II for PPC (www.softick.com), it makes storage

cards in your PDA as Mass Storage devices...

> Richard Bukovansky

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Tony A. - 30 Nov 2005 09:21 GMT

> That site (softkick) redirects to http://www.snsmachining.com/

Perhaps if you typed it correctly you would have better luck. It is
"softick" not "softkick", just one "k".

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Mike - 30 Nov 2005 19:44 GMT

Ta. Even better they have a mobile page.

http://www.softick.com/mobile/

> > That site (softkick) redirects to http://www.snsmachining.com/
>
> Perhaps if you typed it correctly you would have better luck. It is
> "softick" not "softkick", just one "k".

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MikeW (posted using Qmail)

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Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] - 29 Nov 2005 22:26 GMT

Wifi is a great suggestion if there is a share available.

I recommend carrying a small card reader and using one or more memory
cards to achieve what you want. In the long run, it is much easier and
more reliable than the other options as it mimics usb key drives.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

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Philip Leduc - 30 Nov 2005 19:43 GMT

Thank you all for the suggestions,seems like my options are the cardreader
or the extra software.

The reason why I asked the question was not because I did not want to buy a
memorystick (I have one) or a cardreader but I just cannot carry all that
stuff around all the time,
that is why I liked the ipaq 6315 (phone, pocket pc, organizer, mp3 player,
(crappy) camera, ....)
So I probably will try the software anyway to see if it works fine.
http://www.softick.com/pocket-pc/cardexport2/#compatibility unless you know
a better version.

Philip

> Wifi is a great suggestion if there is a share available.
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> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

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MrAttitude - 30 Nov 2005 09:50 GMT

Well, to my knowledge, activesync isn't required at all.. not only for this
iPAQ but for any iPAQ (i am confident only about HP iPAQs)... one can
access/store files of an iPAQ (juz like a pen drive/any external storage
media) through USB(you would be able to see an icon for iPAQ listed in the
"My Computer"),IR,Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

cheers,
Shekar

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> Philip

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NoNoBadDog! - 30 Nov 2005 10:28 GMT

No, you are wrong. In order to access an iPaq from a computer, through USB,
wireless, or Bluetooth you must have Activesync installed. As I stated
earlier, you can transfer files between a computer and iPaq using IR, but
you cannot access the iPaq unless Activesync is installed.

Bobby

> Well, to my knowledge, activesync isn't required at all.. not only for
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