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Syncing info from a different database

If you want to sync a data type from a different contact manager you will need to use the Category Manager. For example if you want to sync your ACT contacts and your Outlook Calendar.

  • The first step is to choose your “parent database” this is generally the database where the most information will come from. If you aren’t using any special categories it doesn’t really matter which database you choose to be the parent.
  • Setup CompanionLink to sync your device with the Parent database. You can find our setup guides at the below website:

http://www.companionlink.com/support/kb/Setup_Guides

  • Once you have CompanionLink setup to sync with your parent database open Category Manager

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  • Highlight the data type that you want to sync from your other database – in this case calendar
  • Select application settings

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  • This window includes your database settings. For instructions on how to configure your database settings please visit the below website: http://www.companionlink.com/support/kb/Configuring_your_Contact_Manager_Settings
  • Press ok on the application settings screen you will now see that database has changed in Category Manager. If it does not appear that way please close the Category Manager and reopen it.

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  • Repeat these steps for any other data type that you would like to change.
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