ITS Documentation
Windows Mobile and the ITS Exchange Service
S4360 • November 2008

This document provides information on using your Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices with the ITS Exchange Service. You should already know how to use your device.

Find out which server your Exchange mailbox is on.

USING ANOTHER EXCHANGE SERVICE? Some campus units — including the Business School, Business and Finance, and Institute for Social Research (ISR) — offer their own services that require different configuration information.

Table of Contents



Configuring a Mobile 6 Device for Your Exchange 2007 Server Mailbox

Find out which server your Exchange mailbox is on.

MOBILE 5 DEVICE? Please use Configuring a Mobile 5 or 6 Device for Your Exchange 2003 Server Mailbox.

  1. From the Start menu, tap Programs.
  2. Start menu

  3. In the Programs window, tap ActiveSync.
  4. Programs window

  5. In the Enter Email Address window:

    1. enter your e-mail address.
    2. tap Next.
    Enter Email Address window

  6. In the User Information window:

    1. in the User name field, enter your uniqname.
    2. in the Password field, enter your Exchange/Windows Active Directory password.
    3. in the Domain field, enter — in lower-case letters — umroot.
    4. tap Next.
    User Information window

  7. Prior to syncing the first time, Exchange will alert you to required security settings, which you must accept. After clicking OK, Exchange will prompt you to create a password.

      Security Policy window

    WARNING! Make certain you'll be able to remember your PIN. Entering the wrong PIN eight times in a row automatically deletes or wipes all your data. Under certain conditions, it may be possible to retrieve a forgotten password.

  8. We recommend you:

    1. select the time of inactivity before which your device will require your password (PIN) again.
    2. use the password type Simple PIN.
    3. limit your PIN to four numbers.
    4. create a password (PIN) hint.
    5. tap ok.

  9. ActiveSync will sync your device to your Exchange account.
    • Automatic Configuration window

Configuring a Mobile 5 or 6 Device for Your Exchange 2003 Server Mailbox

Find out which server your Exchange mailbox is on.

  1. From the Start menu, tap Programs.
  2. Start menu

  3. In the Programs window, tap ActiveSync.
  4. Programs window

  5. In the ActiveSync window, tap set up your device to sync with it.

      ActiveSync window
  6. In the Edit Server Settings window:

    1. enter —in lower-case letters — exchange.umich.edu.
    2. check the This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection checkbox.
    3. tap Next.
    Edit Server Settings window

  7. In the 2nd Edit Server Settings window:

    1. in the User name field, enter your uniqname.
    2. in the Password field, enter your Exchange/Windows Active Directory password.
    3. in the Domain field, enter — in lower-case letters — umroot.
    4. make sure the checkbox next to Save password is checked.
    5. tap Next.
    User Information window

  8. In the 3rd Edit Server Settings window:

    1. tap the data you want synchronized.
    2. tap Finish.
    Edit Server Settings window

  9. Prior to syncing the first time, Exchange will alert you to required security settings, which you must accept. Click OK.

      ActiveSync security warning
  10. In the Update Required dialog box, click OK.

      Update Required warning
  11. WARNING! Make certain you'll be able to remember your PIN. Entering the wrong PIN eight times in a row automatically deletes or wipes all your data. Under certain conditions, it may be possible to retrieve a forgotten password.

  12. We recommend you:

    1. select the time of inactivity before which your device will require your password (PIN) again to continue.
    2. use the password type Simple PIN.
    3. limit your PIN to four numbers.
    4. create a password (PIN) hint.
    5. tap ok.
    Settings window

  13. ActiveSync will proceed to synchronize your device with your Exchange account.
    • ActiveSync window

Searching the Global Address Book (GAL)

  1. From the Start menu, tap Contacts.
  2. Start menu

  3. In the Contacts window:
    1. tap Menu.
    2. in the pop-up menu, tap Company Directory.
    Contacts window
  4. In the Company Directory window:

    1. enter the uniqname or name (last, first).
    2. tap Search.
    Company Directory window

    • Tap the correct name from the search results.

      Company Directory window

    Security Settings

    DEVICE LOCKOUT

      If there is no activity on your device for 15 minutes, you must re-enter your password. You can set the device lockout delay for up to 24 hours. Please refer to your device's user guide.

    DEVICE WIPE

      Device wipe refers to removing all the data stored on the device. Should you lose our device, the ability to wipe it protects your sensitive data.
      NOTE: Data stored on an external memory card inserted in the device does not get wiped.

      There are three ways the device can be wiped:

      • Someone enters your PIN or password incorrectly eight times in a row.
      • Authorized by the owner, a system administrator can remotely wipe the device.
      • You can remotely wipe the device by using Outlook Web Access (OWA) accessed via Internet Explorer.
        1. Log on to OWA.
        2. Click Options.

            OWA main window
        3. Tap Mobile Devices.

            Options menu
        4. Tap your device and select Wipe all data from device.

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        5. In the wipe confirmation dialog box, tap OK.

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        6. You'll receive a Pending Wipe notice until the wipe is complete.

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        7. When the wipe is complete, you'll receive an e-mail confirmation.

    RESETTING A FORGOTTEN PIN OR PASSWORD

      If you have a Mobile 6 device and your Exchange account is on the Exchange 2007 server:

      1. Using Internet Explorer, log on to OWA.
      2. Tap Options.

          OWA main window
      3. Tap Mobile Devices.

          Options menu
      4. Tap your device and click Display Recovery Password.

          Mobile Devices window
      5. Enter the long string of numbers that you'll receive into your device. It will unlock, and you can then reset your PIN or password.
        • Mobile Devices window with recovery password displayed