How to Merge Data From 2 Or More Computers With Your iPad

These directions are for iPad users who do notFor this technique, we will be merging your data
have a third party app or services such asfrom 2 computers. Follow these general steps to
MobileMe or Desktop connection. Whether youmerge data from 2 or more computers:
own a desktop and laptop, iPhone or iPod Touch;1. Sync your iPad with information from one
you can follow the steps below to make sure allcomputer. This technique works with
your data is shared on your devices. This manualcontacts,calendars, e-mail accounts, and
technique does not offer real time syncing andbookmarks.
involves some work on your part, but for those2. Connect your iPad to the second computer.
on a budget or those without the need for real3. In iTunes, click your iPad in the Devices list.
time data syncing, it does what you need. Before4. Click the Info tab.
we begin syncing your iPad we want to go over5. Select the Sync check boxes that correspond
two concepts that concern your data, mergingto information already synced on the first
and replacing.computer. For example, if you synced contacts
Merge- When you selected merging your data,on the first computer, select the Sync Contacts
your iPad keeps the information from bothcheck box.
computers and combines them.6. Click Apply. iTunes displays a dialog box.
Replace - When you selected replacing your data,7. Click Merge Info. iTunes syncs your iPad and
your iPad deletes the information synced frommerges the computer's information with the
the first computer and replaces it with theexisting information from the first computer.
information synced from the second computer.