detect connection?

Can someone tell me how to detect whether or not a PocketPC device has been placed in it's cradle? I have the app made to transfer files both ways, but I'm not sure how to fire the app whenever the handheld has been placed in the cradle.

I've basically been making sure that it's connecting using ActiveSync, but I need to do more of an automated operation than ActiveSync can handle.

I don't know if there is a way to scan USB ports, or to catch an interrupt or something.

Any ideas appreciated.

Have you tried here?? http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pock...ub/default.asp

Perhaps you can find a faster answer with them.

ahh... I hate those forums... it's rare that you get an answer over there.

I´ve never tried them.... but don't ask how to do it in VB, just how to do it. Once that you know what you need to check (or whatever) you can ask here how to do that. For example... let's say they do tell you "you have to scan the USB port". Ok, then you should ask here or look for information about how to do that on VB. But you will need a "startup" to begin...