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OUTLOOK SYNCHRONIZATION
A step-by-step guide to configuring PocketMirror and Microsoft Outlook
By Bob Draper
So you want to take the plunge into synchronizing your Palm device with Microsoft Outlook, huh? Can't say as I blame you. As I discussed last month in my article "Palm Desktop and Microsoft Outlook go head-to-head," at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200012/outlook001.html, there are a number of advantages to synchronizing with Outlook. You just have to know what you want and be willing to put some time in upfront, configuring PocketMirror to match your needs.
This month I'll discuss how to configure Microsoft Outlook using PocketMirror 3.0 Standard. If you're still using PocketMirror 2.x, you can get the update for free at http://www.chapura.com/html/downloads.html. Chapura also offers an enhanced version of this software, PocketMirror 3.0 Professional, which I'll review at a later date.
But enough of this administrative stuff--let's get started.
Initial installation and set-up
One of PocketMirror's great features is the ability for you to choose which conduits you want to use. But, as I discussed last month, the basic Palm installation program doesn't give you that option when letting you choose between Palm Desktop and Outlook.
In order to choose specific conduits, you must run the PocketMirror setup application separately. However, before we go any further, let me remind you to HotSync RIGHT NOW! If anything goes wrong during installation, you'll want to have your data backed up on your Palm device.
Now that you've done that, I'll tell you where to find the PocketMirror setup application. It's located in this directory on most installation CDs:
E:\palmsfw\disk1\Pocket Mirror\setup.exe
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By the way, you do need to run the basic Palm installer first. If you don't, you'll get the message shown in Figure A.
FIGURE A
 
One step at a time! You need to install Palm Desktop first. Roll over picture for a larger image.
After all, PocketMirror is simply a collection of conduits that allow you to synchronize with Outlook; it can't do a thing if Palm Desktop and the other supporting files haven't been installed first.
Once you've got Palm Desktop installed, you're ready to run the PocketMirror setup application. After going through the standard litany of license agreements and installation locations, you'll see the dialog box shown in Figure B. Choose the conduits you want and go on to the next dialog.
FIGURE B
 
Here's where you get to pick and choose. Roll over picture for a larger image.
As you proceed through the installation, you may see the dialog box shown in Figure C.
FIGURE C
 
You'll be able to more fully use Outlook's Categories if you choose the second option. Roll over picture for a larger image.
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