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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the Sync Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting to a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using Cards .
Contents 5 Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Entering T ext Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . 65 T yping With the Soft Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Block Recognizer .
6 Contents Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 T asks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Notes .
Contents 7 Using Ody ssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Using Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology . . . . . . . 100 Creating a Modem Connection .
8 Contents PowerPoint Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 MSN Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 W orking With Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Chatting With Contacts .
Before Y ou Begin 9 Before Y ou Begin Related Information The following table guides you to the information you are looking for in the relevant device and computer documentation.
10 Before Y ou Begin Contacting Dell T o contact Dell electronically , you can access the following websites: • www .dell.com • support.dell.com (support) F or specific web addresses for your country , find the appropriate country section in the table below .
Before Y ou Begin 11 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and T oll-Free Numbers Angui.
12 Before Y ou Begin Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@ dell.
Before Y ou Begin 13 Bermuda General Support 1-800-342-0671 Bolivia General Support toll-free: 800-10-0238 Brazil International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51 W ebsite: www .
14 Before Y ou Begin Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated Hardware and W arranty Support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Service (med.
Before Y ou Begin 15 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.
16 Before Y ou Begin China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 (continued) Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education toll-free: 800 858 2669 Large Corporate Accounts Queue T eam toll.
Before Y ou Begin 17 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 7010 0074 T echnical Suppor.
18 Before Y ou Begin F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support for X.
Before Y ou Begin 19 Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
20 Before Y ou Begin Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support E-mail: HK_support@Dell.
Before Y ou Begin 21 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 1850 200 722 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 1850 543 543 U.
22 Before Y ou Begin Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support 02 577 826 90 Customer Care .
Before Y ou Begin 23 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Suppor.
24 Before Y ou Begin Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 (continued) Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions) 0.
Before Y ou Begin 25 Macao Country Code: 853 T echnical Support toll-free: 0800 105 Customer Service (Xiamen, China) 34 160 910 T ransaction Sales (Xiamen, China) 29 693 115 Malaysia (P enang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 W ebsite: support.
26 Before Y ou Begin Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 020 674 45.
Before Y ou Begin 27 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus General Support 0800 441 567 Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006 Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.
28 Before Y ou Begin P ortugal International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 351 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com T echnical Support 707200149 Customer Care 800 300 413 Sales 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 10 Fa x 21 424 01 12 Puerto Rico General Support 1-800-805-7545 St.
Before Y ou Begin 29 Slovakia (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 421 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 02 5441 5727 Customer Care 420 2.
30 Before Y ou Begin Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 9.
Before Y ou Begin 31 Switzerland (Geneva) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: T ech_support_central_Europe@ dell.
32 Before Y ou Begin Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P recision) toll-free: 1800 0060 07 T echni.
Before Y ou Begin 33 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care website: support.
34 Before Y ou Begin U.S.A. (Austin, Te x a s ) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll.
Before Y ou Begin 35 U.S.A. (Austin, Te x a s ) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 (continued) Customer Service and Support toll-free: 1-800-456-3355 Employee Purchase P rogram (EPP) Custo.
36 Before Y ou Begin.
Getting Started 37 Getting Started Dell Axim X51 and Dell Axim X51v are Dell's newest PD As (P ersonal Digital Assistant). Axim X51 refers to the low and mid configurations while Axim X51v refers to the high configuration which has VGA support. See the table for "Accessories" on page 37.
38 Getting Started Optional: Needs to be ordered separately . See the following illustration for the standard and optional accessories. Dell Getting Started CD Standard Standard Standard AC adapter &a.
Getting Started 39 Front, Side, and Back V iews CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Front and Side Views INFRARED SENSOR — T ransfer files from your device to another infrar ed- compatible device without using any cable connection.
40 Getting Started P OWER B UTTON — P ress the power button to turn the device on or off. P ress and hold the power button to dim the display . Press and hold again to light the display . Use P ower Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely .
Getting Started 41 Back View BATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and r emove the main battery . See "Installing and Removing the Battery" on page 42. BATTERY — See "Using the Battery" on page 42 for information on the main battery .
42 Getting Started Using the Battery Y our device ships with a standar d 1100 mAH (milli-Ampere-Hour) battery with an expected minimum of 5-8 hours of battery life. A higher capacity 2200 mAH can also be purchased. The 2200 mAH battery has an expected minimum battery life of 10-16 hours.
Getting Started 43 4 Close the battery cover . 5 Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery lock to the right. T o remove the battery : 1 Slide the battery lock to the left to unlock the battery cover .
44 Getting Started 3 P ull the tab to lift the battery out of the slot. NOTE: Y our Service T ag is located underneath the battery in the battery slot. Y ou need your Service T ag to access Dell Support at support.dell.com or to call Dell for customer service or technical support.
Getting Started 45 T o r ecover from a critically low battery : 1 Plug in the AC adapter or r eplace the main battery with a charged battery . 2 P ress the power button to turn on the device. By default, the device turns off if the device is left unused for a period of time.
46 Getting Started Changing the Display Mode on Y our Device The Axim X51/X51v with Microsoft ® W indows Mobile™ V ersion 5.0 software for P ocket PC P remium Edition can display the scr een in both landscape and portrait views. T o change the display mode from landscape to portrait: 1 Ta p Start → Settings .
Operating the Axim 47 Operating the Axim Using the Power Button P ress the power button to turn the device on or off. Pr ess and hold the power button to dim the display . This is the power saver mode. Pr ess and hold again to light the display . Use P ower Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely .
48 Operating the Axim Connecting to a Computer Y ou can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or dir ectly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to: • Add programs to your device. See "Adding P rograms Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 107 for more information.
Operating the Axim 49 power cord AC adapter cradle cable USB connector on the computer cradle cradle spare battery status light.
50 Operating the Axim When the device is docked in the cradle, the power button on the device turns on and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 56). NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of the main battery .
Operating the Axim 51 Connecting to a Projector Y ou can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable. NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the Axim X51v model.
52 Operating the Axim Using Cards Y our device has two slots located on the top of the unit. The lar ger slot supports CompactFlash T ype II cards. The smaller slot supports Secure Digital (SD) memory car ds, Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards, and the MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Operating the Axim 53 Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory car ds to save or back up data. T o install a Secur e Digital memory card: 1 If a card or plastic blank is alr eady installed, press in to release it, and then remove it. 2 Ensure that the car d is oriented correctly , and slide it into the slot until you feel a click.
54 Operating the Axim T o do a soft reset, use the stylus to press the r eset button. Hard Reset NOTICE: When you do a hard reset, you lose all the data stored in your device Flash memory , and any programs that you installed on your device. Do a h ard re set if : • Y ou want to restor e the device to factory default settings.
Operating the Axim 55 T o do a har d reset: 1 P ress the Po w e r button to turn the Axim unit On . 2 P ress and hold the Po w e r button down while using the Axim stylus to press the Res et button at the same time. 3 Release the Po w e r button and the Res et button.
56 Operating the Axim Using Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ™ V ersion 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 The W indows Mobile 5.0 operating system comes with a host of new features and interface improvements. The scr een view and touchpad is similar to W indows™ XP for computers.
Operating the Axim 57 Programs Y ou can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from the Start menu. T o access programs that are not listed in the Start menu, tap Start → P rograms , and then tap the program name. NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus.
58 Operating the Axim Switcher Bar Y ou can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. T o launch Switcher Bar: 1 Ta p Start → Settings . 2 Ta p System → Switcher Bar . The Switcher Bar icon, , appears in the navigation bar . T ap to view a list of all open programs.
Operating the Axim 59 Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to other programs or close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs.
60 Operating the Axim Pop-Up Menus W ith pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. F or example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy , or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.
Operating the Axim 61 Searching for Information The Search feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. T o search for files or other items: 1 Ta p Start → P rograms → Search. 2 In Search for , enter the file name, word, or other information you want.
62 Operating the Axim Y ou can also use F ile Explorer to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Pr o gr a m s → F i le Explorer . Backing Up Data T o prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your device.
Operating the Axim 63 Backing Up and Synchronization of Data Synchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and updates both with the most recent data. ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of data.
64 Operating the Axim F or example, cr eate a folder on your desktop called Other Axim F i les . Use Other Axim F iles to hold files that are not saved automatically . 1 Fr o m t h e Microsoft ActiveSync screen, click Explore . The Mobile Device window appears.
Operating the Axim 65 Use Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. F or more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer . NOTE: Some of the functions mentioned in this section may not be supported by the operating sy stem in some languages.
66 Operating the Axim T o change word suggestion options, for example, the number of words suggested: 1 Ta p Start → Settings → Pe r s o n a l → Input. 2 Ta p t h e W ord Completion tab. 3 Select the desired settings and tap OK . T yping With the Soft Keyboard 1 T ap the input selection arrow and tap Ke yb oa r d .
Operating the Axim 67 Letter Recognizer Letter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on paper . NOTE: Letter Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, a nd Spanish operating sy stems.
68 Operating the Axim T ranscriber T ranscriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to the way that you would write on paper . Unlik e L etter Recognizer and Block Recognizer , you can write a sentence or mor e, and then pause to let T ranscriber change the written characters to typed characters.
Operating the Axim 69 Editing Written T ext T o edit or format written te xt: 1 Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select. 2 T ap and hold the selected text. 3 T ap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu. Y ou can also tap Menu → Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands.
70 Operating the Axim If you want to convert only certain words, select them befor e tapping Rec ogn ize (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Rec ogni ze on the pop-up menu). If a word is not r ecognized, it is not converted to print-style text.
Operating the Axim 71 Tips for getting good r ecognition: • W rite neatly . • W rite on the lines and draw descenders below the line. W rite the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above.
72 Operating the Axim Drawing on the Screen Y ou can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the scr een. However , selecting and editing drawings is differ ent than selecting and editing written text. F or e xample, selected drawings can be resized, while written text cannot.
Operating the Axim 73 Editing a Drawing T o edit or format a drawing, you must first select it: 1 T ap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handles appear .
74 Operating the Axim Using My T ext When using Messaging or MSN Messenger , use My T ext to quickly insert preset or fr equently used messages. T o insert a message, tap Menu → My T ext and tap a message. NOTE: Y ou can add text to a My T ext message after you insert the message.
Operating the Axim 75 Personal T ab • Buttons — Assign the programs that launch when you press the device buttons. • Input — Adjust the settings for input method, word completion, and other options. • Menus — Add or remove items from the Start menu.
76 Operating the Axim • Mirror Mode — This is available only in the X51v model. Mirror mode allows users to see the same image on both the PDA scr een and on an external display using a VGA cable. When enabled, an icon will be displayed on the command bar .
Communicating and Scheduling 77 Communicating and Scheduling About the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® Program Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest synchronization software for the Axim. ActiveSync transfers files and data between your device and a computer .
78 Communicating and Scheduling NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure that you install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. NOTE: If your Axim fails to synchronize, check your computer security software to see if you have any firewall running.
Communicating and Scheduling 79 About Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook P ocket Outlook includes Calendar , Contacts, T asks, Messaging, and Notes. Y ou can use these programs individually or together . F or example, e-mail addresses stor ed in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging.
80 Communicating and Scheduling 4 F or an existing item in Calendar and Ta s k s , tap Edit → Categories. 5 F or an existing item in Contacts , tap Menu → Edit → Categories. 6 Ta p OK to return to the appointment, contact, or task. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
Communicating and Scheduling 81 T o cr eate an appointment: 1 Ta p Start → Calendar . 2 Ta p Menu → New Appointment. 3 Enter a name for the appointment, and enter information such as start and end times. 4 T o schedule an all-day event, in the All Day box, tap Ye s .
82 Communicating and Scheduling Contacts Use Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. Y ou can quickly share Contacts information with other device users using the infrared port. NOTE: T o change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Menu → Options .
Communicating and Scheduling 83 4 T o add notes, tap the Notes tab. Y ou can enter text, draw , or create a recor ding. F or more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 85. 5 When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar .
84 Communicating and Scheduling T o create a task: 1 Ta p Start → P rograms → T asks. 2 Ta p New , enter a subject for the task, and fill in information such as start and due dates. 3 When finished, tap OK. 4 T o copy an existing task from the task list, select the task you want to copy .
Communicating and Scheduling 85 Notes Quickly capture thoughts, r eminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. Y ou can create a written note or a r ecording. Y ou can also include a recor ding in a note. If a note is open when you create the recor ding, it is included in the note as an icon.
86 Communicating and Scheduling Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages: • Synchronize e-mail messages using Exchange or Outlook on your computer . • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting dir ectly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network.
Communicating and Scheduling 87 Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your computer , you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device.
88 Communicating and Scheduling Y ou specify your downloading prefer ences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. Y ou can change the settings at any time: • Change options for Messaging synchronization using ActiveSync options.
Communicating and Scheduling 89 T o compose and send a message: 1 In the message list, tap Menu → Switch Accounts and select the account. 2 Ta p New . 3 Enter the e-mail address of one or mor e recipients, separating them with a semicolon. T o access addr esses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To .
90 Communicating and Scheduling Folder Behavior With a Direct Connection to an E-Mail Server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you use ActiveSync, POP3, or IMAP4. • If you use ActiveSync , e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook are automatically synchronized with your device.
Communicating and Scheduling 91 Notifications Y ou can set your device to remind you when you have something to do . F or example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar , a task with a due dat.
92 Communicating and Scheduling Using File Explorer F ile Explorer lets you browse the folder contents on your device. The root folder is called My Device. My Device is similar to My Computer on the computer and contains My Documents, P rogram Files, T emp, Storage Card, and W indows folders, among others.
Getting Connected 93 Getting Connected Y ou can use your device to ex change information with other mobile devices or with a computer , a network, or the Internet. Y ou can use any of the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices.
94 Getting Connected Configure wir eless networking for your device in one of the following scenarios: • Network Card is set up • W ireless Network is broadcasting SSID • W ireless Network is not broadcasting SSID If the Network Card is Set Up Normally the internal wireless car d is already set up.
Getting Connected 95 If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSID The Configure Wireless Networks window only shows wir eless networks that broadcast a Network Name (SSID) and those that have been added.
96 Getting Connected Using Ody ssey Client Odyssey is a wireless LAN access control and security solution that provides strong security over the wireless link. It secur es authentication and connection of wireless LAN (WLAN) users, ensuring that only authorized users can connect.
Getting Connected 97 6 Enter security settings: • Association Mode allows for open, shared, or WP A association methods. • Encryption Method changes based on what mode is chosen. Options include none, WEP , and TKIP . • If 802.1x is used, check the box Authenticate using 802.
98 Getting Connected Using Cisco ® LEAP Wireless LAN Security Y our Dell Axim X51/X51v supports 802.1x network authentication between the client and server with a logon password using Cisco LEAP . Cisco LEAP can be configured using the Odyssey Client application.
Getting Connected 99 10 Ta p OK. 11 Select the network that you added from the drop-down menu and tap the box beside Connect to . The status displays as connected (authenticated) when this process is complete. NOTE: For further details, please refer to the Ody ssey Client help file included in your device.
100 Getting Connected 3 Ta p Browse to navigate to a .pfx file you have stored on your device. Select the file, and tap OK. 4 T ype in the RSA-type private key password for this certificate under P rivate key password. Y ou can optionally click Unmask to make this password visible while you type it.
Getting Connected 101 T o configure a device with Bluetooth wireless technology in a P ocket PC environment: 1 Ensure that the two devices ar e turned on, discoverable, and within close range. 2 Ta p Start → Settings → Connections tab. 3 Ta p Bluetooth → Devices tab → New P artnership.
102 Getting Connected 4 Under My ISP or My W ork Network , tap Add a new modem connection . 5 Enter a name for the connection, such as ISP Connection . 6 Fr o m t h e Select a modem list, select your modem type, and tap Next . If your modem type does not appear , try r einserting the modem card.
Getting Connected 103 Creating an Ethernet Connection The term Ethernet refers to the family of LAN products cover ed by the IEEE 802.3 standard. It defines what is commonly known as the CSMA/CD protocol. T o cr eate an ethernet connection: 1 Contact your network administrator to obtain a user name, password, and domain name.
104 Getting Connected 3 Enter a name for the connection. 4 In the Host name/IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP address. Y our network administrator provides you this information. 5 Depending on the type of authentication that you want to use with your device, tap IPSec or PPTP next to VPN type .
Getting Connected 105 Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server Y ou can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail messages using a modem or network connection and Messaging on your device. NOTE: The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway .
106 Getting Connected.
Adding and Removing Programs 107 Adding and Removing Programs Some programs are alr eady installed in the ROM when you received your dev ice. Y ou cannot remove these programs or accidentally lose the ROM contents. Y ou can update ROM programs using installation programs with the *.
108 Adding and Removing Programs 3 Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 4 Connect your device to your computer . 5 Double-click the *.exe file.
Adding and Removing Programs 109 Adding a Program to the Start Menu 1 Ta p Start → Settings . 2 Ta p Menus and then tap the check box for the program.
110 Adding and Removing Programs.
Using Companion Programs 111 Using Companion Programs Companion programs include W or d Mobile, Ex cel Mobile, P owerP oint Mobile, and W indows Media Player for P ocket PC. T o use a companion program on your device, tap Start → Pro g r am s , and then tap the program name.
112 Using Companion Programs Y ou can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are ask ed to save the first one. Y ou can create, save, or edit a document in a variety of formats, including W or d ( .doc ), W ord template ( .
Using Companion Programs 113 If you are opening a W ord document created on a computer , select W rap to Window on the Vi e w menu, so that you can see the entire document. Excel Mobile Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Ex cel on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks.
114 Using Companion Programs Y ou can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second workbook, you are ask ed to save the first one. Y ou can create, save, or edit a workbook in a variety of formats, including Excel template ( .xlt ) and Excel ( .
Using Companion Programs 115 T ips for W orking in Excel Mobile Use the following tips when working with large worksheets in Ex cel Mobile: • Use F u ll Scr een: T ap Vi e w → F ull Screen to see as much of your worksheet as possible. T o exit full-screen mode, tap Res tor e .
116 Using Companion Programs T o start a presentation: 1 Ta p Start → P rograms → P owerP oint Mobile. 2 In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view . 3 T ap the current slide to advance to the ne xt slide. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show , slides will advance automatically .
Using Companion Programs 117 T o use MSN Messenger , you must have a Microsoft P assport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. Y ou must have a P assport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a P assport.
118 Using Companion Programs T o see who is online without them seeing you, tap Menu → My Status → Appear Offline . If you block a contact, you appear offline but remain on the block ed contact's list. T o unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, and then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu.
Using Companion Programs 119 Using Internet Explorer Mobile Use Internet Explorer Mobile to view W eb or W AP pages: • During synchronization with your computer , download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stor ed in the Mobile F avorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on your computer .
120 Using Companion Programs 6 In the Download tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to download. T o conserve device memory , go only one level deep. 7 Synchronize your device and computer . Mobile favorites stored in the Mobile F avorites folder in Internet Explorer ar e downloaded to your device.
Using Companion Programs 121 Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile F avorites folder on your computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile on your device. The computer and the device are updated, with changes made to either list, each time you synchronize.
122 Using Companion Programs T o view mobile favorites and channels: 1 T ap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites. 2 T ap the page you want to view . The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer appears.
Maintenance and T roubleshooting 123 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Maintaining the Axim T o conduct periodic maintenance of yo ur device, use the Dell Axim Self Diagnostic Utility available on the Getting Started CD.
124 Maintenance and T roubleshooting T roubleshooting The following table lists some common problems you might face and their probable solutions. T o troubleshoot, use a single solution from the bullet list or a combination of solutions in the given order .
Maintenance and T roubleshooting 125 Device gives memory error • R un the device self diagnostics. • Soft r eset the device. • Har d reset the device but do not clear data. • Har d reset the device and clear data. Bluetooth Keyboar d not working •H o l d Left CTRL, L eft FN, Right FN for 3-5 seconds.
126 Maintenance and T roubleshooting F or more troubleshooting steps, please r efer to your soft copy manual in the CD shipped together with your keyboar d. W aiting for GPS signal or no GPS Info in GPS Status W indow • T urn off and then turn on the GPS unit.
Maintenance and T roubleshooting 127 File Download Security W arning The following F ile Download Security W arning message appears when attempting to install software programs on your Dell system running Microsoft ® Wi n d o w ® XP Service P ack 2 (SP2).
128 Maintenance and T roubleshooting.
Appendix 129 Appendix Specifications Sy stem Information P rocessor Hi Intel ® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHz Med Intel ® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 520 MHz Low Intel ® XScale.
130 Appendix Controls and Lights Navigation 5-way navigation button Buttons: four program buttons: Calendar , Contacts, Messaging, Home power on/off on/off button for WLAN/Bluetooth ® wireless techno.
Appendix 131 Phy sical Dimensions: Len gth 119.0 mm (4.69 inches) Wi d t h 73.0 mm (2.87 inches) Height 16.9 mm (0.67 inch) We i g h t NOTE: The weight described refers to the device, not including the CompactFlash card or the Secure Digital memory card.
132 Appendix Wireless Connectivity WLAN (802.11b) Hi 802.11b Med 802.11b Low SDIO card only (CF not supported) Network standard IEEE 802.11b Data rate 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps Modulation CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps); DQPSK (2 Mbps); DBSPK (1 Mbps) Network architecture ad-hoc and infrastructure Operating frequencies 2.
Appendix 133 Power Supply Battery type: Main 1100-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechar geable battery (standard) 2200-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechar geable battery (optional) Backup Capacitor to preserve R TC data AC adapter : Supply voltage 100–240 V AC F requency 50–60 Hz Current consumption 0.
134 Appendix Altitude (maximum): operating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft) storage 0 to 12,190 m (0 to 40,000 ft) Maximum shock (measured with a 2 ms half -sine pulse): operating 200 G storage 400 G Maximum vibration (using a random- vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): operating 2.
Glossary 135 Glossary 802.11 (W I -F I )— A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other .
136 Glossary ROM — r ead-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike R AM, retains its contents after you perform a reset. Some programs essential to the operation of your device reside in ROM.
Index 137 Index A ActiveSync installing, 7 8 appointments scheduling, 8 1 audio Media player , 1 1 8 notifications, 9 1 B battery charging, 4 4 main, 4 2 using and installing, 4 2 block recognizer , 6.
138 Index delete a contact, 60 delete a file in Excel, 114 delete a file in P owerP oint, 116 delete a file in W or d, 112 device Buttons and the Stylus, 47 disconnecting dial-up connection, 1 0 4 fro.
Index 139 K key bo ard soft, 6 6 L letter recognizer , 67 M Media Player a b o u t , 118 meeting requests creating, 8 1 memory conserving, 1 2 0 Messaging about, 8 6 microphone recor ding a message, 7 3 Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® ,7 7 Microsoft ® W indows Mobile™ V ersion 5.
140 Index programs (continued) P ock et Outlook, 7 9 P owerP oint Mobile, 1 1 5 r e m o v i n g , 109 Start menu, 1 0 9 Switcher Bar , 5 8 T asks, 8 3 W or d Mobile, 1 1 1 projector , 51 R rec ord ing voice messages, 7 3 reminders.
Index 141 Using the P ower Button, 47 Using Y our Axim, 45 V video Media Player , 1 1 8 VPN connection, 103 W Wo r d a b o u t , 111 delete files, 1 1 2 writing block recognizer , 6 7 converting writt.
142 Index.
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