Owner's Manual

About Your Device 25
Connecting to a Computer
You either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a
computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to:
• Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
" on page 76 for more information.
• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources:
• "Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 57
• ActiveSync Help on your computer
• ActiveSync Help on your device
Using the Cradle
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the cradle is optional.
You can use the cradle to:
• Synchronize the data on your device with the data on your computer.
• Power the device with AC power to conserve battery power.
• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 23 for more
information.
• Charge a spare battery.
NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure
that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.