How to Connect a Dell Axim to a Computer Using a USB Cradle

Before you connect your Dell Axim to a personal computer for the first time, it’s important to fully charge the main battery and install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer using the Dell Companion CD. Here are a few easy steps to connect your Pocket PC to your computer using a USB cradle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Charging USB cradle
• Computer
• Dell Axim

1. Read the Dell Axim owner’s manual or user guide included with your Pocket PC when you purchased it.

2. Find the Dell Companion CD, USB cradle and AC adapter.

3. Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer by putting the Dell Companion CD in the CD-ROM drive and following the instructions of the installation wizard.

4. Place your USB cradle on a large flat surface.

5. Connect the cradle cable that is attached to the back of the USB cradle to a USB connector on your computer.

6. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the back of the USB cradle.

7. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a working wall outlet.

8. Tilt your Dell Axim and align the contacts at the bottom of your Pocket PC with the contacts on the USB cradle.

9. Dock the Axim in the cradle and you will see a “Connection Status” icon on the display of the handheld device.

Tips & Warnings

• You can charge your Dell Axim by docking it in the cradle. You can monitor the charging status of the battery by looking at the power button. It will be orange while the battery is charging and it will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
• It’s faster to charge your Pocket PC using the AC adapter rather than a USB connection.
• Turn your Dell Axim off before charging it on the cradle if you are using the computer as an external power source, rather than an AC adapter.