wildcat

Save yourself some trouble and make sure that you have ActiveSych 3.7 and Outlook 2002 installed before you attempt any of this. I learned the hardway and had to install after the fact which took twice as long

Backing Up Your Data
NOTICE: You must back up all data before you upgrade to Pocket PC 2003. The Axim loses any data that you do not back up. Any files in the Built-In Storage directory is deleted, and you must back them up manually by dragging them to a designated folder on your host computer. You cannot back them up using synchronization. Any files on Compact Flash or Secure Digital cards is preserved, but the cards should be removed before the upgrade.
NOTICE: Do not use the Dell Data Backup or ActiveSync Backup/Restore programs to back up your files. You cannot restore your data after you upgrade to Pocket PC 2003 if you use these old backup programs. Use only the new ActiveSync procedures – synchronization (automatic) and dragging (manual).

Use ActiveSync to create backup files and store the files on your host computer. You can back up the files in two ways:

Synchronization
Synchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and updates both with the most recent information. ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Synchronization only backs up the data types selected in the Options settings. Options are selected first when establishing a standard partnership and can be changed at any time by clicking the Options icon on the Microsoft ActiveSync window. ActiveSync automatically creates a folder on your host computer in the My Documents folder called Pocket_PC My Documents (with a shortcut on the host computer's desktop) to hold the synchronized data.

Two types of synchronization include:

Automatic synchronization — Data is backed up automatically when ActiveSync is activated upon docking and at other set intervals.

Manual synchronization — If the automatic syncing feature is turned off, you can back up files at any time by using the Sync button to start the synchronization process.

With the Axim connected to the host computer, from the Microsoft ActiveSync screen on your host computer, select the Sync button. Synchronization begins and the status displays at the bottom part of the screen.

UPRADING

Installing or Upgrading to Pocket PC 2003
NOTE: Remove any installed cards so the Axim does not disturb them during the upgrade process.

Insert the Pocket PC 2003 Upgrade CD into the CD drive of the host computer.

The Dell Axim System Update wizard begins. Besides installing the new operating system, the wizard helps you back up the previous operating system.

Click Install Update.

A series of notices and important information displays:

You must back up your data. After upgrading to Pocket PC 2003, all data on your Axim is lost.

You must use the prescribed backup method. Do not use Dell's Data Backup utility or ActiveSync Backup/Restore.

Save the current ROM (operating system) to your host computer in the Pocket_PC My Documents folder. You might need it later.
Using the Axim System Update utility, click Save/Restore ROM® Save ROM® Save. In the Save in: dialog box, select the location to save the ROM files. Click Save.

When the save has completed, click OK.

Click Continue to begin the installation of the new operating system.

Your Ax will Preform several hard reboots. Just let it go and finish the job. Also Ignore the partnership messages that pop up until the very end it will save you some time having to do it several times.

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