Connecting to a computer, Using the cradle – Dell Axim X5 HC01U User Manual

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About Your Device

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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 78 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 Batteries" on page 15 for

more information.

• Charge a spare battery.

Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure that
you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.

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