View source for Setup Guide - Sync Outlook with Windows Phone 8 (via Direct USB)

'''<span style="color:#0000ff"> Works with Windows Phone 8 and 8.1</span>'''

'''<span style="color:#ff0000"> USB sync is not supported on Windows 10 Mobile </span>'''

To sync via Direct USB, you need DejaOffice for Windows Phone 8. You can download the application here: [http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/dejaoffice/855dd047-aea7-46a6-bf25-0f005414d690 Windows Phone Store]



Before proceeding, please [[Backing_Up_Your_Database|make a backup of your database]].

'''Setup DejaOffice on your Windows Phone 8 device''' 
#Install DejaOffice from the [http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/dejaoffice/855dd047-aea7-46a6-bf25-0f005414d690 Windows Phone Store]
#Open DejaOffice, then tap "Settings", then "Sync Settings" and choose "Sync Method". Choose Direct USB as the sync method.
#Optional: Configure DejaOffice to sync with the native Windows Phone 8 People app. 

'''Set up CompanionLink on your PC'''
#[http://www.companionlink.com/downloads/updates.html Download and install CompanionLink] if you have not already done so.
#Run "CompanionLink Setup" from your desktop or start menu.
#Select '''Window Phone 8''' from the first drop-down option (Select the device you want to sync with...).
#Select "Direct USB sync" from second drop-down option (2. Select your sync method...).
#Select Outlook from third drop-down option (3.Select your PC or web database...). 
#OPTIONAL: Configure Advanced Settings for Outlook. 

'''How to sync''' ([[#Performing a Sync|Full Instructions]])
#Start by making sure that your USB cord is NOT connected with the Windows Phone 8 device.
#Ensure CompanionLink is open on your PC. Do not connect anything at this point.
#Open DejaOffice from your Windows Phone 8 device, and tap "Sync". 
#Connect your Windows Phone 8 device to your computer with the USB cable when prompted by DejaOffice.
#After CompanionLink is done processing you will see processing on the Windows 8 phone. Once DejaOffice is done syncing it will say "Synchronization Complete". Press "Ok".
#Press "Ok" on CompanionLink. The sync process is now complete.

'''Database Configuration Guides'''
::<u>[[Configuring_Outlook|Configuration instructions for Microsoft Outlook]].</u>
::<u>[[Configuring_your_PIM|Configuration instructions for ACT!, Lotus Notes, Palm Desktop, and all other databases]].</u>

<p class="attention">Please Note: Direct USB synchronization is not supported for Windows 8 tablets like the Surface RT and Surface Pro. Direct USB synchronization is not supported for Windows Phone 7 devices.</p>