Sync your cell phone with your computer

After opening Handset Manager 9's box and examining the contents, your first step is to install the software. You must do this before connecting the cable, or else your computer won't recognize your phone. After inserting the software CD, you can choose to immediately install the software, or you can first view a demo or feature introduction to explain the software. Upon selecting Install and choosing your phone, you'll be prompted to plug in the USB cable, but be warned that the plastic casing around the plug is rather wide. Just make sure you have enough room on your computer's USB port. To complete installation, select Install again, follow the step-by-step prompts, and click Finish.

After installation, you're free to plug in the phone, but your computer will also ask you to install a driver before it will fully connect to your handset. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver from the software CD. When finished, your computer should detect your phone, and you'll receive a confirmation message. If not, repeat the process. Also, if you happen to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it later, your computer may prompt you to install a new driver. If this happens, insert the CD and choose a driver from the pop-up menu. Do not, however, install the software again.

Now you can open Handset Manager to get it to work. Though the interface is spartan, it's easy to use, and your phone will charge from your computer when connected. It was bothersome, however, that we couldn't have two Handset Manager functions open at the same time.

If the CD doesn't start automatically when inserted in your computer, open your Windows Start menu, click Run, and select d:\install.exe from the pull-down menu. Exit all programs.