moodie1_ny
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I'm a baby boomer who considers himself a more-than-experienced PC user but I'm feeling the need to reach out to the internet community for some advice. I've just gotten my first PDA, an ASUS A626, and despite it being considered a PocketPC it's different enough from my WindowsXP PC that I'm hesitant to just dive in, worried that it may not be a true plug&play device. I'd like to install a few programs, photos, songs and text files on it but I'm unsure how to go about this without the risk of corrupting the OS. I'm particularly worried about the warning on page 32 of the A626's manual that says: "IMPORTANT: Do not connect your device to your computer until you have finished installing ActiveSync." This unit will be used primarily as a text file viewer (at least for now) and I do not intend to use the ActiveSync program at all, even though it seems that 90% of the manual "requires" its use. Is this program really that vital to this device? Or can I update my files on my main PC and just manually copy them into new folders on the PDA? This device is meant to be my personal log for important data, it's not intended for business use so I have little need for its contacts, messaging, spreadsheet, cellphone or PowerPoint abilities. Maybe at some point I might want to set up the Internet connectivity but not right now. For now I'm satisfied just to get the hang of using the OS and entering text into it. Also, what about its compatibility with portable apps? Must I limit myself only to programs specifically designed for PocketPCs? (How I envy today's youth who seem to be so much more comfortable with these complex devices!)