How to Connect a Dell Axim to a Computer

After you're familiar with all the parts, buttons and accessories on your Dell Axim, you have a couple of options for connecting your Pocket PC to your computer. While you can connect using a cradle, you also can connect directly to the computer using a synchronization cable without the cradle.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Dell Axim

1. Read the Dell Axim user guide included in the box.

2. Find the Dell Companion CD and the USB Sync Cable.

3. Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computer before connecting your Dell Axim to the computer for the first time.

4. Place the Dell Companion CD in your computer's CD-ROM drive.

5. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard to complete the ActiveSync installation process. You might need to restart your computer before proceeding to the next step.

6. Connect one end of the USB Sync Cable to the USB connector port on your computer.

7. Attach the other end of the USB Sync Cable to the appropriate slot on your Dell Axim.

8. Begin synchronization of your Dell Axim.

Tips & Warnings

• If the software installation wizard doesn't open automatically after your place the CD in the CD-ROM drive, click the "Start" button. Select "Run" and then browse the computer for your CD-ROM drive. Double-click on the Dell Companion CD file icon to run the software installation process.
• Not all Dell Axim models come with a USB Sync Cable, so you may need to connect to a computer using the USB Cradle.
• If your Pocket PC has an infrared port or Bluetooth capability, you also can connect to a computer wirelessly.
• Prevent damage to the USB connector by pushing the buttons on the side of the connector to release the self-lock device before you attempt to pull the USB connector out of your Dell Axim.