So...you got an awesome new phone decked out with a MP3 player. Now what?

Just because you have the capability to use your phone as a music player doesn't mean it actually comes with music or the accessories you need to get the best audio experience.

Here are the 6 accessories you may need to turn your new phone into a makeshift Zune or iPod.

3.5 mm headphone adapter

It is a travesty that so many so-called music phones get released with 2.5 mm headphone jacks. Some of these phones do come with a pair or headphones in the box, but they aren't always the most comfortable pair. Sometimes it's just nicer to be able use a pair you've already broken in. Since the universal standard for regular headphone plugs is the 3.5 mm, this just means another accessory you have to buy.

Fortunately most 3.5 mm adapters are pretty inexpensive, running anywhere between $5-10.

Stereo Bluetooth headset

One alternative to purchasing a separate adapter is to go wireless. Most new music-capable phones come equipped with A2DP support. A2DP in English is ability to use stereo bluetooth. This is great if you want to simply buy a wireless headphone set because not only can you listen to your music, you can also answer the phone and use it as a hands-free earpiece.

Memory Chip

Most phones don't have a lot of internal memory. PDAs typically come preloaded with 128 or 256 MB of internal space but that's not reserved just for music -- it's also reserved for applications, pictures, videos, and any documents you may need. Non-PDA phones usually only come with less than 50 MB. That's not a whole lot of space to put music on.

Thus there is a need for external memory cards. Most phones can handle MicroSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and some higher-end models can handle special Micro SDHC cards that currently go up to 8 GB.

A 1 GB card can hold around 150-200 songs at the most; an 8 GB card can hold 1200-1600. It all depends on the file size of each song.

Also, while most phones have MicroSD ports, you may want to check the stats of the phone to make sure you have the right type of card. For instance, Sony Ericsson Walkman phones require a proprietary Sony Memory Stick (Pro Duo or M2).

Memory cards can be found online for pretty cheap; 1-2 GB will cost between $10 and $20, while 8 GB will be around $60-80. Sony Memory Sticks can also be more expensive.

Data Cable/Card Reader

Now that you have a memory card to put your music on, you need a way to transfer the music from your computer to that card. There are few different ways to do this.

The first way is to purchase a data cable that can connect your phone to your computer. When your phone is plugged into your computer it generally shows up as an external hard drive, making it easy for you to click, drag and drop files directly into the phone.

The second way is to purchase a USB card reader. With these, simply insert the memory card into the reader and plug the reader into the computer. Similar to the data cable, this will allow you to click, drag and drop your files into the card itself.

Another method involves having a port for the card directly in the laptop or desktop. Many computers have a media card port that acts as the card reader, and you just insert your card into the computer that way.

Finally, the last method involves transferring files via Bluetooth. Which brings me to the next accessory:

Bluetooth USB Dongle

A common misconception is that Bluetooth is just a headset, and only used for chatting it up as a hands-free device. Actually, Bluetooth is capable of so much more. One such thing it can do is transfer files wirelessly, just as you would with Infrared ports. Many computers don't have Bluetooth, so one idea is to purchase a Bluetooth dongle that, when inserted into a USB port, will act as a Bluetooth port for that computer.

Thus when you have Bluetooth enabled on the computer with the dongle, simply transfer the music over wirelessly.

Data cables, card readers or Bluetooth dongles can range from $20-40.

Software

The last but not least accessory you may need to transfer music is software. I mention that you may need this because not all manufacturers require it with their phones. The phones that do require it will not transfer music unless special software is installed on your computer.

If you plug your phone into the computer and it still won't transfer music, you know this software is required. Sadly the software doesn't usually come included in the phone box, so you will need to find the website of the manufacturer. On the website, locate the specific model number and it should help you find what you need. Fortunately, the software is usually free.

Get to it!

Still awake? Is your head spinning with all the stuff you'll need? It can be a little overwhelming, but you'll definitely be glad you made the effort when you put those headphones on and out comes the beautiful sound of your favorite song....on your phone!