ActiveSync - where's the backup option?

[puggit]

I used ActiveSync in the past, and been able to backup my Orange M500 no problems.

Since getting an M600, and a new laptop - I've found that there is no backup option in the Tools menu.

Am I doing something silly? Version 4.2.0 on XP pro if it makes any difference...

[beanbag]

puggit said:

I used ActiveSync in the past, and been able to backup my Orange M500 no problems.

Since getting an M600, and a new laptop - I've found that there is no backup option in the Tools menu.

Am I doing something silly? Version 4.2.0 on XP pro if it makes any difference...

Should be under Tools -> Back/Restore



(Also running 4.2.0)

[puggit]

I wish

[Podie]

Where did you get it from...?

Was it with the phone or from the MS website..? Sure it's not a Beta..?

[puggit]

Podie said:

Where did you get it from...?

Was it with the phone or from the MS website..? Sure it's not a Beta..?

From the M$ website - I'll try uninstall, re-download, re-install

[.Flyer]

Is that phone a WM5 device? I have a MDA Vario II (WM5) and I don't have that option either. I believe the backup option has been removed for WM5 devices.

Edited by .Flyer on Monday 11th December 12:24

[malman]

from activesync 4.2.0 help

Note Backing up and restoring information is available only for Windows Mobile software for Smartphone 2003 and earlier and Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC 2003 and earlier.

Manually back up information if your device does not have a synchronization relationship with a PC or before you clear memory on your device.

On the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore, and then click the Backup tab.
Do one of the following:
To back up all information, select Full backup.
To back up only new and changed information, select Incremental backup.
Click Back Up Now.
See also

Overview of backing up and restoring information

Automatically back up information