Connecting to Exchange Via Mobile Devices
CSU's Central Exchange services can be access using a variety of mobile devices, including Windows mobile, Palm, and Blackberry devices. Mobile devices allow users to remotely access e-mail, calendar information, and contacts. More details about each of the options is included below.
Windows Mobile (Pocket PC)
Common Windows Mobile Devices: Sprint PCS PPC-6700
Using ActiveSync, Windows Mobile devices allow direct download of e-mail and calendar from the Exchange server via cellular data networks. ActiveSync synchronizes directly with the Exchange server.
Work with local IT support staff or CTSS to configure mobile devices to connect to the Exchange Server.
Note that in order to utilize Exchange ActiveSync, there may be an extra fee for cellular "data services" charged by the cellular service provider on a monthly basis.
BlackBerry
Common Blackberry Devices: PCS BlackBerry 7250, Rim BlackBerry 7130 EVDO
The Blackberry Enterprise Server service allows the use of a RIM Blackberry device to retrieve, edit, and send e-mail, calendar items, contacts and tasks via cellular data networks. Blackberry devices can view Microsoft Office attachments using a local viewer.
In order to use this service with a central Exchange account you must purchase a license through the Office of Telecommunications - the estimated cost of the license is $65, subject to change. If you have questions or would like to purchase a license, please contact Jamie McCue with Telecommunications at 491-1471 or Jamie.McCue@ColoState.EDU. When ordering, please have the CSU account number to be billed and the eName of the user for whom the service will be activated available. After the order has been processed, an e-mail will be sent with specific instructions for configuring the service.
Palm
Common Palm Devices: Treo 650, Treo 700P EVDO
Smart phones, such as the Treo 700P, running the Palm OS, can be configured to access email and calendar hosted on Exchange via cellular data networks.
Work with local IT support staff to determine if a PDA running a Palm OS is compatible with Exchange services and to configure the device.
