Droid X: The Missing Manual

Charging Cable and AC Adapter

This cable is how you both charge your Droid X and connect it to your computer, if you wish to transfer files back and forth, as described on Connecting Your Droid X to Your Computer. If you’ve just taken the Droid X out of the box, plug it in now and give it a full charge before using it.

There are two options included for charging. One is a micro USB cable. Plug the cable into your Droid X and a PC or Mac, and you’ll be able to sync and transfer files. When the cable is plugged in, it’s also providing power to the Droid X. Keep in mind, though, that it supplies much less power than an AC adapter, so it takes a very long time to charge your Droid X this way. The AC adapter looks like a stubby, electric plug, except that there’s a small USB port in its side. Insert the charging/syncing USB cable into that port, plug the AC adapter into an electric outlet, and then insert the USB cable into your Droid X. Now it’s charging on AC power.

If you use power-hungry features like video and GPS, you may have to charge the Droid X every night. If you stick to mostly phone calls and text messages, you may be able to get by with two or three times a week.

Tip

You can use the Droid X while it’s charging, unless the battery has run down completely. In that case, it’ll need to build up a charge before you can turn it on.