Q&A: Help! Activesync is draining the battery

Q: I have WM 5.0 and Activesync 4.0. Activesync turns itself on automatically on the PDA and drains the battery. As I read the instructions they say I should open Activesync on my PDA>Options>schedule and change the automatic to manual. The schedule function is not available (will not open).I have unsuccessfully tried to access the Schedule tab on the PC. Activesync does work fine and does what it should in terms of synchronizing. Do I have to un-install Activesync on my PDA and PC, and re-install so as to re-set the schedule function to manual?

A: The schedule tab is enabled only if when connected to an Exchange server. Obviously you're not but you can create a dummy one. Just open Activesync on your PC, click Tools and select Configure server Source. Type any name then click finish. The schedule tab should be enabled in Activesync. Just select manual from the both drop lists. Remember to delete the dummy exchange server afterwards.

Q&A: Activesync and Windows Vista

Q: How to download ActiveSync 4.5 on new Vista PC?

A: Activesync 4.5 was designed to work with Windows XP and earlier. Microsoft has built Windows Mobile Device Center for PCs running Vista to sync with Windows Mobile powered devices. Therefore, Activesync will not run on Windows Vista. If you’re still running Windows XP, download Activesync 4.5 here.
Windows Mobile Device Center supports Windows Mobile 2003 or later devices and is available for download here.

Activesync 4.5 out of beta

The final version of activesync 4.5 is available here for download. This new version can be considered a minor upgrade as it includes a few bug fixes and that's about it.