Installing The Desktop Software; Connect The Handheld To Your Pc - Blackberry RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Installation & User Manual

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Installing the Desktop Software

You must install the Desktop Software in order to synchronize your
Personal Information Management data, and use the other Desktop
Software tools.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate drive. The Setup
program starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your
screen, using the default paths and names recommended for
the Desktop Software.
2. When Setup is complete, you may choose to open the README
file and run the Desktop Software right away.

Connect the handheld to your PC

Note
1. Ensure that you have properly installed the Desktop Software.
If it is not already open, launch the Desktop Manager by
selecting it from the Start>Programs menu.
2. Insert the end of the cradle cable into a COM port on the back of
your PC. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle cable as shown
below. Plug the AC adapter into an available power outlet.
Installation and User's Guide
When connecting the handheld to the PC, use only the
charging cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited.
When you first receive your handheld, you must insert it into
the cradle (with the AC connector plugged into a power
outlet) and allow the handheld to fully charge to activate it.