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SUMMARYThis article discusses known issues concerning the conversion of files from Starfish Sidekick versions 1.0 and 95 to Microsoft Outlook 97. Sidekick is manufactured by Starfish, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability. MORE INFORMATIONTwo different Outlook Converters are supplied for two different versions of Sidekick: Sidekick for Windows 2.0 and Sidekick 95. It is important that you choose the proper converter for the version of the file being converted. Cannot Convert When Running Outlook 97 from CD-ROMIf you run Outlook from a CD-ROM, you cannot import from Sidekick even if you install the converter from the Microsoft Office 97 ValuPack. To use the Sidekick converter, you must run Outlook from your hard drive or a network.Converting When Running Outlook 97 From a Networked ComputerIf you run Outlook from a networked computer, your network administrator must complete the following steps so that you can import information from Sidekick:
Steps to Import a Sidekick File
Manually Map Sidekick Fields to Outlook FieldsMost fields will automatically map from Sidekick fields to the proper Outlook fields. However, it is very important that you verify the mapping to assure each Sidekick field is mapped to the appropriate Outlook field.Some key fields that do not automatically map correctly include: All Sidekick address fields are mapped to Outlook's Business Address fields Sidekick's Internet field maps to Outlook's Email field. Sidekick Recurring Appointments are converted as individual appointments in Outlook. REFERENCESFor additional information on Sidekick conversion issues, see the Microsoft Office 97 Resource Kit, available for viewing on the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/office/orkNOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is constantly updated, the site address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address: http://www.microsoft.com/
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