N3i Outlook Sync via USB question/problem

[zerrep]

I purchased an N3i but currently do not live in an area that has MSN direct (DirectBand) FM coverage so I have not registered it or paid for the service yet (until I move.) I would like to know if it is possible to sync my watch with Outlook 2003 on my Windows XP machine through the USB cable (like it says in the manual.) I installed the driver from the CD-ROM, but I cannot find anywhere in Outlook (a button or menu) to sync the calendar with my watch. Do I need to install some other piece of software in order to get this to work? Any help would be appreciated.

[Tyler]

To sync your Outlook to your watch you will need to download a file from MSN Direct.com. That being said you need to use the MSN Direct FM coverage to utilize this feature.

[zerrep]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I've been told that I need the FM service to do Outlook sync'ing, but the thing that's driving me nuts is that on page 24 of the N3i manual it says:

"The USB driver allows you to charge your Suunto n3i directly via the USB port of your PC. It also enables the calendar synchronization through the USB cable. Additional functions leveraging the USB cable may be added in the future without further notices."

It's not the greatest English grammar in the world, but I thought it was saying that I could somehow transfer my Outlook calendar through the USB cable to my watch. Am I missing something? I have the MSN direct Outlook plugin and the Suunto USB driver both installed, but can't get it to transfer anything.

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[maldous]

Is there anything in the current Suunto product line that allows USB synchronisation of an Outlook calendar? (I'm after a watch that just gives me training reminders - any suggestions welcome.)

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