How do I setup ActiveSync with Hosted Exchange?
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The Active Sync set up varies from device to device. The following procedure describes the set up procedure for a Sony Ericsson P1i:
Step 1: Go to the Tools Menu
Step 2: Go to the Exchange Server Menu
Step 3: Click More
Step 4: Click Settings
Step 5: On the Server Menu:
- User Name:
Enter username as yourusername_mediaso (Replacing the '@' with an underscore "_" and the full username should not exceed 20 characters)
For example John Smith with email address john.smith@testtheemail.com would be john.smith_testtheem
- Password:
Enter your password (Same as what is used on your client Outlook)
- Server Name:
Enter: webmail.backbonesystems.ca
- Domain:
Enter: Backbone
Most phones offer additionally flexibility to the users which vary from device to device. The following features are offered on the Sony Ericsson P1i:
On the Schedule Menu:
- Enable Push. (This allows users to customize how often they want their mail pushed to their device. Options include manual to every 10 mins)
- Users also have the option of Synchronizing E-Mail, Calendar, and Contacts
On the Mail Menu:
- Users can customize how they want their mail Synchronized with their device.