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==FAQs==
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Q. How do I access Free/Busy information in Outlook?
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{{Archive}}{{WIP}}==How do I access Free/Busy information in Outlook=
Set the [[OutlookFreeBusy]]


A. Set the [[OutlookFreeBusy]]


=How do I find out what version of the Connector I have installed?=
Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Click on "ZCS Connector for Outlook" -> "Click here for support information".


Q. How do I find out what version of the Connector I have installed?


A. Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Click on "ZCS Connector for Outlook" -> "Click here for support information".
=How do I import calendar items from a standalone Outlook installation into Outlook using the connector?=
Use File Import/Export in Outlook to [[Outlook_PST_Import_Wizard_Tips#Importing_Calendar_Appointments|import calendar appointments]].




Q. How do I import calendar items from a standalone Outlook installation into Outlook using the connector?
=Does installing the Zimbra Connector for Outlook remove existing email account profiles from Outlook?=
No. During the installation it creates a completely separate new mail profile in order to not conflict with any existing profiles/accounts. You can navigate to '''Start>ControlPanel>Mail>Show Profiles''' to verify that the existing mail profiles are still there.


A. Use File Import/Export in Outlook to [[Outlook_PST_Import_Wizard_Tips#Importing_Calendar_Appointments|import calendar appointments]].


=How do I switch between profiles?=
When you are viewing your profile as described above, select the radio button for "Prompt for a profile to be used." When you log on to Outlook, you are prompted to pick a profile.


Q. Does installing the Zimbra Connector for Outlook remove existing email account profiles from Outlook?
=Setting Sync Interval For ZCO 7.2+=


A. No. During the installation it creates a completely separate new mail profile in order to not conflict with any existing profiles/accounts. You can navigate to '''Start>ControlPanel>Mail>Show Profiles''' to verify that the existing mail profiles are still there.  
With ZCO 7.2 , ZCO now respects the Outlook profile configuration about sync time. Please see :


* "ZCO not automatically sync'ing - have to manually sync"
** http://bugzilla.zimbra.com/show_bug.cgi?id=73440


Q. How do I switch between profiles?
Comment 5 from that bug states:


A. When you are viewing your profile as described above, select the radio button for "Prompt for a profile to be used." When you log on to Outlook, you are prompted to pick a profile.
* OL2010: Send/Receive ribbon -> Send/Receive Groups drop list -> Define Send/Receive Groups -> "Schedule an automatic send/Receive every"
* OL2003+2007: On main toolbar Send/Receive drop list -> Send/Receive Settings-> Define Send/Receive Groups -> "Schedule an automatic send/Receive every"


A future change or option might also be available with the work behind this RFE:
* "SNDRCV: ZCO sync should be governed by waitsets rather than polling"
** http://bugzilla.zimbra.com/show_bug.cgi?id=61155
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ZCS Connector for Outlook FAQ

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=How do I access Free/Busy information in Outlook

Set the OutlookFreeBusy


How do I find out what version of the Connector I have installed?

Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Click on "ZCS Connector for Outlook" -> "Click here for support information".


How do I import calendar items from a standalone Outlook installation into Outlook using the connector?

Use File Import/Export in Outlook to import calendar appointments.


Does installing the Zimbra Connector for Outlook remove existing email account profiles from Outlook?

No. During the installation it creates a completely separate new mail profile in order to not conflict with any existing profiles/accounts. You can navigate to Start>ControlPanel>Mail>Show Profiles to verify that the existing mail profiles are still there.


How do I switch between profiles?

When you are viewing your profile as described above, select the radio button for "Prompt for a profile to be used." When you log on to Outlook, you are prompted to pick a profile.

Setting Sync Interval For ZCO 7.2+

With ZCO 7.2 , ZCO now respects the Outlook profile configuration about sync time. Please see :

Comment 5 from that bug states:

  • OL2010: Send/Receive ribbon -> Send/Receive Groups drop list -> Define Send/Receive Groups -> "Schedule an automatic send/Receive every"
  • OL2003+2007: On main toolbar Send/Receive drop list -> Send/Receive Settings-> Define Send/Receive Groups -> "Schedule an automatic send/Receive every"

A future change or option might also be available with the work behind this RFE:

Verified Against: Zimbra Collaboration 8.0, 7.0 Date Created: 04/16/2014
Article ID: https://wiki.zimbra.com/index.php?title=ZCS_Connector_for_Outlook_FAQs Date Modified: 2015-07-13



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