Synchronizing your mobile device with your PC
The synchronization feature performs two functions:
n it automatically backs up files on your mobile device to your PC
n it automatically updates selected files on your mobile device when you change them on your PC
To use the synchronization feature, you must:
1 Configure the synchronization settings. These settings:
n assign a name to your mobile device
n identify the folders on your mobile device that you want to back up
n identify the folders on your PC where you want to store the backed up files
n define the transcoding (file conversion) options you want to use when copying files from your PC to your mobile device
2 Identify the files on your PC that you want to keep up-to-date on your mobile device.
3 Start the synchronization process.
For detailed instructions, see the following procedures.
To configure the synchronization settings for the first time:
n The first time you connect your mobile device to your PC, the Synchronization Wizard opens. Follow the instructions.
To change the synchronization options at a later time:
n Choose Tools > Sync Settings.
The Mobile Synchronization Setup assistant opens. Select the device you want to configure and follow the instructions to change the options.
To identify files on your PC that you want to synchronize with your mobile device:
1 In the top part of the window, browse to and select the media files you want to synchronize with your mobile device.
Tip: To select more than one file at a time, press and hold Ctrl while you select the files.
2 In the bottom part of the window, click the My Media tab to show the My Media view.
3 Click the + beside the My Synced Devices Smart View to expand it.
4 Click the + beside the device Smart View to expand it.
5 Drag the media files into the appropriate mobile device Smart View (for example, drag your photo files into the Photos Smart View).
To start the synchronization process:
n When your mobile device is connected to your PC, right-click the mobile device Smart View and choose Sync files to device.
Media Manager begins transferring the files, using the transcoding (file conversion) options you defined on the My Devices Options dialog box.
Note: Only files that have been updated since the last synchronization will be transferred.
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