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Getting the latest version of Windows Live
Hi. I've searched the Web and various forums to find the site that sells the Pocket MSN [Windows Live] software that is simply downloaded to your PC and then installed on your device via ActiveSync. Somehow I lost/deleted the CAB file on my old device and my new Samsung i760 doesn't come with it either. Thanks in advance!
azdps
You can download Windows Live Messenger here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334621
meslierlp
smartphonemag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30400
Lower music bit rate for some Bluetooth headphones
Can someone please recommend a wireless Bluetooth ear piece just for listening to music while away from home?
distinctive
My teenage son has discovered that by lowering the bit rate for each song, he was able to use his Motorola BT Earpiece. We have three different earpieces in our collection and they all work with this method. Don't go too low or you'll lose (noticeable) audio quality.
donmiller1
Good advice. Thank you.
distinctive
smartphonemag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29479
Seeing all Word docs and syncing storage card files
When I open Word on my Pocket PC, there used to be a list of all my docs that came up. Now, I actually need to go to File Explorer/Storage Card and find the title of the Word doc there. Any idea why this happened and how I can change it back?
Also, after I sync with Active Sync and then open the desktop version of WM_Owner, why can't I see the documents that are on my storage card? I want to make some changes to some Word docs that are stored on my card but do not want to do it from my device. Any ideas?
CassBH
All documents to be displayed in Word Mobile's file list, "All Folders," must be displayed in the folder heading located on the left side above the list.
After you open Word, is "All Folders" selected in the drop-down list that is under the Windows logo at the top left side of the screen? Make sure you select "All Folders" so that the device will display all your documents.
Documents that are stored on your storage card will not appear in the WM_Owner folder. The reason for this is quite simple: ActiveSync syncs files to the phone's main memory only.
meslierlp
Thanks for solving my first problem! As for the second issue, what ways are there to ensure that the documents and programs on your storage card are backed up and safe?
CassBH
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