It doesn't take long to realise that most modern mobile phones are capable of far more than simply making calls.

One way to get the most from a phone is to connect it to a computer to syncronise contacts or transfer media.

The Nokia PC Suite covers all of these tasks. It may have been supplied with the phone but it is worth checking whether a new version has been made available since.

A full list of all the phones compatible with PC Suite can be found on the Nokia website.

The phone can be connected if one is available or with Bluetooth or Infrared. The latter two are more likely as the cables are not always supplied and have the convenience of wireless.

Once installed the PC Suite can be used to backup all of the information on the phone in case of accidents and to install new software. Downloading software to a computer and then installing with PC Suite avoids data charges for the transfer.

Contacts and calendar items can be syncronise with Outlook as well as emails. You can even send text messages from the computer if the phone is connected.

It's not all work as the Suite can also be used to transfer images and music between the computer and the phone. The Nokia Lifeblog helps to keep photos and music up to date on both devices.