Dell™ Axim™ X51/X51v

Owner’s Manual

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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.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 131.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Models HCO3U, HC03UL, and HD04U

May 2005 P/N NC341

Rev. A00

Contents

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Index 133

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Before You Begin

Related Information

The following table guides you to the information you are looking for in the relevant device and computer documentation.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:

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Contacting Dell

To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:

• www.dell.com
  
• support.dell.com (technical support)
  
• premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, health care, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers)
  

For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the following table.

NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOTE: The limited warranty on all Dell-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. Before your warranty period expires, call us at one of the numbers provided in table on page 11. Have your Dell Service Code or order number ready while making the call. For details see your Product Information Guide.

When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and area codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.

Remember to have your Dell Service Code ready while making the call. To find your service code, remove the battery from its slot.

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina (Buenos Aires)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11

Aruba

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Austria (Vienna)

International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1

Bahamas Barbados

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Belgium (Brussels)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2

Bermuda Bolivia Brazil

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51

British Virgin Islands

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Brunei

Country Code: 673

Canada (North York, Ontario)

International Access Code: 011

Cayman Islands Chile (Santiago)

Country Code: 56 City Code: 2

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China (Xiamen)

Country Code: 86 City Code: 592

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China (Xiamen)

Country Code: 86 City Code: 592

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Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic (Prague)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420

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Denmark (Copenhagen)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45

Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Finland (Helsinki)

International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9

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France (Paris) (Montpellier)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4)

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Germany (Langen)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103

Greece

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30

Grenada Guatemala Guyana

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Ireland (Cherrywood)

International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1

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Italy (Milan)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02

Jamaica

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Japan (Kawasaki)

International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44

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Luxembourg

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352

Macao

Country Code: 853

Malaysia (Penang)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4

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Mexico

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52

Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20

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New Zealand

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64

Nicaragua Norway (Lysaker)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47

Panama Peru

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Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address

     Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers

Poland (Warsaw)

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: pl_support_tech@dell.com Customer Service Phone Customer Care Sales Customer Service Fax Reception Desk Fax Switchboard

57 95 700

57 95 999

57 95 999

57 95 806

57 95 998

57 95 999

Portugal

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 351

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/email dell/

Technical Support Customer Care Sales

     707200149 800 300 413 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or

21 422 07 10

21 424 01 12

Fax

Puerto Rico General Support

1-800-805-7545

St. Kitts and Nevis General Support

toll-free: 1-877-441-4731

St. Lucia

General Support

1-800-882-1521

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

General Support

toll-free: 1-877-270-4609

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Singapore (Singapore)

International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65

Slovakia (Prague)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 421

South Africa (Johannesburg)

International Access Code:

09/091

Country Code: 27 City Code: 11

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Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Spain (Madrid)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91

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Sweden

(Upplands Vasby)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8

Switzerland (Geneva)

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 22

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Taiwan

International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886

Thailand

International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66

Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands

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U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1

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U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1

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U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela

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Getting Started

Dell Axim X51 and Dell Axim X51v are Dell's newest PDAs (Personal 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. The Axim X51/X51v offers:

• built-in wireless (for Mid and High configurations only)
  
• QVGA and VGA screens
  
• Small size and weight
  
• VGA output on Axim X51v
  

Unpacking Your Device

Your Axim PDA comes with standard accessories and some extra items depending on the model you purchased. Your device packaging contains important information such as the product key on the Getting Started CD cover and the order number on the packing slip. Ensure that you note these down for later use.

While unpacking your device for the first time, check for the following list of items. If you find any item missing, contact Dell support. See, "Contacting Dell" on page 10.

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Optional: Needs to be ordered separately.

Front, Side, and Back Views

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

MICROPHONE — Use to record audio.

COMPACTFLASH CARD AND SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOTS — See "Using Cards" on page 52 for information on using CompactFlash cards and Secure Digital memory cards.

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POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. Press and hold again to light the display. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely. This saves your battery power.

TOUCH SCREEN — Enter information through your touchscreen using the stylus. See "Entering Information" on page 62. SCREEN PROTECTOR — Use screen protectors to protect your device’s touchscreen. You must change the protectors with usage to enhance the life of the touchscreen.

ON/OFF BUTTON FOR WLAN/BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY — On wireless devices, the button turns both WLAN and Bluetooth wireless technology on and off. Tap it twice to confirm the turning off or on of WLAN/ Bluetooth. Turn off the wireless devices to conserve power. On Bluetooth devices, the button turns Bluetooth wireless technology on and off.

HOME BUTTON — Press to launch the Home window or to turn on the device. NAVIGATOR BUTTON — Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the Navigator button to move the cursor on the screen. Press the center to enter a selection.

CONTACTS BUTTON — Press to launch Contacts or to turn on the device. CALENDAR BUTTON — Press to launch Calendar or to turn on the device.

RECORD BUTTON — See "Recording a Message" on page 70 for information on using the record button.

LOCK BUTTON — Use this to lock the device and its touchscreen so that the device does not respond to inadvertent pressing of keys.

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BATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and remove 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. CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR — Connect a cradle or sync cable. See "Connecting to a Computer" on page 48.

RESET BUTTON — See "Resetting the Axim" on page 53 for information on using the reset button.

STYLUS — Use the stylus to write or draw on the screen. To remove the stylus, pull it straight up and out of the holder. To avoid losing the stylus, store the stylus in the holder when you are not using it. Ensure that the stylus is oriented correctly when you replace it in the slot.

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Using the Battery

Your device ships with a standard 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.

NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at least 8 hours for the first charge.

Before you use your device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Turn on your device using the power button. Once the battery is charged, you can start your device by following the instructions in the operating system to display the Today screen. Use the power button light to monitor the battery charge. See Pocket PC Help on the device, for more information.

Installing and Removing the Battery

To install the battery:

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To remove the battery:

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3 Pull the tab to lift the battery out of the slot.

NOTE: Your Service Tag is located underneath the battery in the battery slot. You need your Service Tag to access Dell Support at support.dell.com or to call Dell for customer service or technical support.

Charging the Battery

You must charge your battery before using it for the first time. Subsequently, recharge the battery every time it runs low (power button light flashes amber). Use one of the following options to charge the main battery:

• Connect the AC adapter to the charger adapter and then connect the charger adapter to the device.
  
• Connect the AC adapter to the sync cable and then connect the sync cable to the device. See, "Using the Sync Cable" on page 50.
  
• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 48 for more information.
  

The standard battery pack (1100mAh) completely charges within 5 hours; the higher battery pack (2200mAh) completely charges within 10 hours. If the main battery is critically low, the device enters "sleep" mode and the device turns off.

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To recover from a critically low battery:

By default, the device turns off if the device is left unused for a period of time. This is called the sleep mode. For information on setting the amount of time during which the device can remain idle before it turns off, see "System Tab" on page 72. To save power, you can turn off the power of the Axim without losing any data. The data is stored in Flash ROM and hence is not lost when the device is switched off.

Checking Battery Power

You can check the battery power status with the power button light.

Using Your Axim

When you turn on your device, or after four hours of inactivity, the Today screen appears. You can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. The Today screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today’s calendar, and important tasks. To customize the Today screen:

Use the Appearance tab to change the background of the Today screen.

Use the Items tab to change the items that appear on the Today screen.

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The Axim X51/X51v with Microsoft Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premium Edition can display the screen in both landscape and portrait views.

To change the display mode from landscape to portrait:

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Using the Power Button

Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. This is the power saver mode. Press and hold again to light the display. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely. This saves your battery power.

• When the device is connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the power button light is solid green.
  
• When the main battery charge is low, the power button light flashes amber.
  
• When the battery is being charged, the power button light is solid amber.
  
• When the device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes green.
  

NOTE: When the battery is critically low, the date and time settings are retained for 168 hours. Date and time settings can be preserved for 5 minutes in absence of any kind of power (AC adapter or main battery). When the Axim is without power for more than 5 minutes, the date and time settings are lost. However, data stored in flash ROM is safe.

Using the Stylus

Your device has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. On the device, the stylus replaces the mouse:

• Tap — Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.
  
• Drag — Hold the stylus on the screen and drag to select text and images. Drag on a list to select multiple items.
  
• Tap and hold — Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
  

See "Entering Information" on page 62 for more information.

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Connecting to a Computer

You can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to:

• Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft ActiveSync®" on page 105 for more information.
  
• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
  

For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources:

• ActiveSync Help on your computer
  
• ActiveSync Help on your device
  

Using the Cradle

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the cradle is optional.

You can use the cradle to:

• Synchronize the data on your device with the data on your computer.
  
• Connect the device to an electrical outlet to conserve battery power.
  
• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 42 for more information.
  
• Charge a spare battery. Please note that the spare battery is optional.
  NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD.
  

To connect your device to the cradle:

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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 55).

NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of the main battery. See the description of the power button lights on page 47 for more information.

The spare battery status light on the cradle operates as follows:

• Green — The spare battery is fully charged.
  
• Amber — The spare battery is charging.
  

To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out of the cradle.

Using the Sync Cable

Use the sync cable to connect your device directly to the computer without using the cradle.

NOTE: The sync cable is optional depending on the configuration of your device.

To connect the sync cable:

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the sync cable connector, press the two buttons on the sides of the connector to release the lock before inserting or pulling out the connector.

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You can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable.

NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the Axim X51v model. The VGA cable will not ship with your device unless you order it.

NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program from the Dell Getting Started CD for the device to detect the projector. To configure the program, see the Help section in the program.

To connect the device to the projector, connect the sync connector on the VGA cable to the device, and then connect the other connector of the VGA cable to the projector cable. Run the Viewer program for the device to detect the projector.

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Using Cards

Your device has two slots located on the top of the unit. The larger slot supports CompactFlash Type II cards. The smaller slot supports Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards, and the MultiMediaCard (MMC). All three memory card types are available in sizes from 64 MB to 1 GB or 2 GB.

CompactFlash Cards

Your device supports CompactFlash Type II cards. Some common types of cards include:

• Modem — Connect a telephone line for modem data communication.
  
• Wireless communication — Data communication without the use of cable connections. You can use cards, such as internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and 802.11b wireless LAN.
  
• Storage — Save data or install programs on a storage card.
  

When you do not have a CompactFlash card installed, insert the plastic blank to protect the CompactFlash card slot.

To install a CompactFlash card:

1 If a blank is installed, remove it.

notch in CompactFlash card slot

NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it.

See the documentation that came with the card for more information.

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Secure Digital Memory Cards

Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory card:

NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it.

See the documentation that came with the card for more information.

Resetting the Axim

Soft Reset

When you do a soft reset, the device deletes any data or active programs that has not been saved in the flash memory. In other words, your saved files and programs are not deleted. Try a soft reset if the device does not respond when you tap the display or press a button. The soft reset is disabled when Axim is in full power off mode.

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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 hard reset if:

• You want to restore the device to factory default settings.
  
• You forget your password and need to reset it.
  
• Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have already attempted a soft reset.
  

NOTICE: It is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you do a hard reset.

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To do a hard reset:

Using Microsoft Windows Mobile Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0

The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system comes with a host of new features and interface improvements. The screen view and touchpad is similar to Windows™ XP for computers. RAM is only used for running applications. Flash ROM is where all application, PIM data, and file storage happens. For details, visit the www.microsoft.com website.

Status Icons

NOTE: If there is not enough space to display all notification icons on the device, tap , icon to view the hidden list of icons.

Icon

Description

New e-mail or text message (SMS)

New instant message Battery level Low battery Battery charging No battery Sync Error

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Description

Volume off Bluetooth Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi data call Help icon

Programs

You can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from the Start menu. To access programs that are not listed in the Start menu, tap Start ® Programs, and then tap the program name.

NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.

Program Buttons

You can also switch to some programs by pressing a program button. Your device has four program buttons located on the front of the device. The icons on the buttons identify the programs which they start. By default, the buttons launch Home, Messaging, Contacts, and Calendar.

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Switcher Bar

You can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. To launch Switcher Bar:

Bar menu:

• Tap Brightness settings or Power settings to configure those settings.
  
• Tap a program name to switch to that program.
  
• Tap Exit current program to close the current program.
  
• Tap Exit all programs to close all open programs.
  
• Tap Exit Switcher Bar to close the menu.
  

The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. See the Dell™ Getting Started CD for additional programs that you can install on your device.

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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. The command bar includes menu names, icons, and the input panel icon. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of an icon, tap and hold the stylus on the icon. Drag the stylus off the icon so that the command is not carried out.

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Pop-Up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For 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. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on an item name. When the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform. To close the menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.

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Add new task

The Search feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. To search for files or other items:

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To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your device. Use ActiveSync to synchronize the files on your device with the files on your computer. You can also drag and drop files from your device to your computer using Windows Explorer. See the ActiveSync Help on your computer for additional information. Also see, "Installing and Using ActiveSync" on page 76.

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Entering Information

You have several options for entering information:

• Use the input panel to enter typed text using the soft keyboard or another input method.
  
• Write directly on the screen using the stylus.
  
• Draw pictures on the screen with the stylus.
  
• Speak into your device microphone to record a message.
  

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

NOTE: Some of the functions mentioned in this section may not be supported by the operating system in some languages.

Entering Text Using the Input Panel

Use the input panel to enter information into any program on your device. You can type using the soft keyboard or write with the stylus using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. The characters appear as typed text on the screen.

To show or hide the input panel, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon to change the input method.

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When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, the word is inserted at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.

To change word suggestion options, for example, the number of words suggested:

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

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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, and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Letter Recognizer.

The letters are converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

NOTE: Tap Demo to learn the character strokes that the device can recognize.

Block Recognizer

Block Recognizer allows you to use character strokes that are similar to those used on other handheld devices.

NOTE: Block Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Block Recognizer.

The character strokes are converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

NOTE: Tap Demo to learn the character strokes that the device can recognize.

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Transcriber

Transcriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to the way that you would write on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more, and then pause to let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.

NOTE: Transcriber is included with the English, French, and German operating systems. Other versions do not support Transcriber.

Writing on the Screen

In any program that accepts written text, such as the Notes program and the Notes tab in some programs, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later time.

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To edit or format written text:

To convert written text to print-style text, tap Menu ® Tools and tap

Recognize.

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If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is not converted to print-style text.

If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternatives or return to the original written text:

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• Write neatly.
  
• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.
  
• For better recognition, try changing the zoom level to 300 percent by tapping Menu ® Zoom.
  
• Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that the device can easily determine where words begin and end.
  
• You cannot convert hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation.
  
• You cannot add written text to a word to change it after the word has been recognized. You must delete the written word and write the new word.
  

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Drawing on the Screen

You can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen. However, selecting and editing drawings is different than selecting and editing written text. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while written text cannot.

Creating a Drawing

NOTE: To zoom in or out on your drawing, tap Menu ® Zoom and tap a zoom level.

Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes that touch or are inside of the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines are treated as written text.

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Editing a Drawing

To edit or format a drawing, you must first select it:

To resize a drawing, drag a selection handle.

Recording a Message

In a program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message.

• In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the
  Notes tab.
  
• In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
  
• In the Messaging program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message.
  

To record a message:

NOTE: You can also make a recording by tapping the Record icon on the Recording toolbar.

To play a recording, tap the name of the recording in the list or tap the speaker icon in the note.

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Using My Text

When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages. To insert a message, tap Menu ® My Text and tap a message.

To edit a My Text message:

Adjusting Settings

You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap Start ® Settings.

NOTE: Depending on the features of your device, you might have additional tabs and additional items on the tabs.

See your device Help for additional information on adjusting settings (tap Start ® Help).

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Personal Tab

• 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.
  
• Owner Information — Enter your contact information.
  
• Password — Set a password to protect the data stored on your device.
  
• Sounds & Notification — Adjust the volume and set notifications. See "Notifications" on page 88 for more information.
  
• Today — Customize the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen.
  
• MSN Options — Settings you can use to create a custom Pocket MSN experience.
  

System Tab

• About — Find information about Windows Mobile 5.0 and your device.
  
• Brightness — Adjust the brightness settings to conserve power.
  
• Certificates — View or delete certificates stored on your device. Certificates help establish your identity and the identity of other computers to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your data.
  
• Clock & Alarms — Change the time and set the alarm.
  
• Memory — Allocate memory for data and program storage. View free and used memory, storage card memory, and running programs.
  
• Error Reporting — Send information needed by technical support groups to diagnose a program error for a device running Windows Mobile software. For this your device must be connected to the Internet.
  
• GPS — Configure the settings when you have a GPS device connected to understand the exact location you are in, with the help of the maps. Note that your Axim does not have a built-in GPS device.
  

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• Mirror Mode — This is available only in the X51v model. Mirror mode allows users to see the same image on both the PDA screen and on an external display using a VGA cable. When enabled, an icon will be displayed on the command bar. To disable mirror mode, click on the icon or clear the checkbox.
  
• Microphone — Adjust the microphone volume.
  
• Power — Check the battery or charge status. Use the Advanced tab to set the amount of time that the device can remain idle before it turns off. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely. This saves your battery power.
  
• Regional Settings — View and change the formatting for regional settings such as currency, time, and date.
  
• Remove Programs — Remove programs from your device. For more information, see "Adding and Removing Programs" on page 105.
  
• Screen — Adjust the screen if your device is not responding accurately to taps, and select the screen orientation that you want to use.
  
• Switcher Bar — Adjust the settings of the Switcher Bar program launcher utility.
  
• System Information — View technical information about your device.
  

Connections Tab

• Beam — Receive infrared beams from other devices.
  
• Bluetooth — Turn on and off the radio with Bluetooth® wireless technology, and create and edit bonded devices. By default, the radio is off.
  
• Connections — Add and configure modem and server connections.
  
• Dell WLAN Utility — Available only on devices with internal Wi-Fi. Use the WLAN utility to connect to the wireless network using EAP/TTLS.
  
• Network Cards — Configure your network adapter settings.
  
• Odyssey Client — Provides secure authentication and connection of wireless LAN (WLAN). Note that this is available only for the Mid and Hi end Axim versions.
  

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About the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Program

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 is the latest synchronization software for the Axim. ActiveSync transfers files and data between your device and a computer. It can upload drivers and programs to the device. ActiveSync should be installed before connecting the device to a computer. You can find the ActiveSync installation program on the Dell Getting Started CD.

You can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your device using ActiveSync. This compares the data on your device with the data on your computer and updates both with the most recent information. For example:

• Keep Microsoft Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.
  
• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and your computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format.
  

NOTE: By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. You can change ActiveSync options to synchronize specific types of information.

With ActiveSync, you can also:

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and your computer.
  
• Control when synchronization occurs. For example, you can synchronize continuously or only when you select the synchronize command.
  
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.
  

To synchronize your data, you need both the Microsoft Windows and Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync on your computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. The Pocket PC version is already installed on your device.

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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 syncronize, check your computer security software to see if you have any firewall running. Firewalls may block the communication from your computer to your Axim.

Installing and Using ActiveSync

To install ActiveSync:

After the installation is complete, connect your device to your computer. The ActiveSync Setup Wizard enables you to:

• Set up a partnership so that you can synchronize information between your device and your computer
  
• Customize your synchronization settings
  

Your first synchronization process automatically begins when you complete the wizard.

NOTE: The device must be powered on for the synchronization process to occur.

During your first synchronization, information that was stored in Outlook on your computer is copied to Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. After you set up ActiveSync and complete the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device. To switch to ActiveSync on your device, tap Start ® ActiveSync. To find information on using ActiveSync on your device, open ActiveSync on your device and tap Start ® Help.

To find information on using ActiveSync on your computer, click

Help ® Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

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About Microsoft Pocket Outlook

Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging.

NOTE: Pocket Outlook is pre-installed on your device. If not already installed, your Dell Getting Started CD has a copy of the Pocket Outlook installation program. Ensure that you install Pocket Outlook and not Outlook Express. Note that you can only install Pocket Outlook once from the program, as it is a licensed version.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync , you can synchronize information on your computer in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange. You can also synchronize this information directly with an Exchange server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your device and computer or server and updates both with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. You can switch to any of the following programs through the Start menu.

NOTE: For detailed information about Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging, and Notes, among other things, see Help on your device.

Categories

Use categories to group related contacts, tasks, and appointments. For example, you can assign work-related contacts to the Business category and personal contacts to the Personal category so that you can quickly find contact information. You can also create your own categories, such as Family, to group your relatives' contact information.

Creating a Category

To create a category:

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6 Tap OK to return to the appointment, contact, or task.

Calendar

Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu. Tap the Today icon to view the current date.

NOTE: To customize Calendar, such as changing the first day of the week, tap Menu and tap Options.

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To create an appointment:

To receive a reminder for an appointment:

Using the Summary Screen

When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit.

Creating Meeting Requests

You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request is automatically created when you synchronize Messaging or when you connect to your e-mail server. To set how you want meeting requests sent, tap Menu and tap Options. To schedule a meeting:

The meeting request will be sent to the attendees the next time you synchronize your device with your PC.

For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, tap

Start ® Help ® Calendar or Messaging.

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Contacts

Use Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly share Contacts information with other device users using the infrared port.

NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Menu ® Options.

To create a contact:

In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.

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Finding a Contact

To find a contact:

contacts again, select All Contacts.

Using the Summary Screen

When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen appears. To change the contact information, tap Edit.

Tasks

NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap

Menu ® Options.

Use Tasks to list things that you need to do.

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To create a task:

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Notes

Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If a note is not open, the recording is saved as a stand-alone recording.

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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 directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network.
  

NOTE: To create an e-mail account for your device, contact your internet service provider. Dell does not provide this service.

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages

You can synchronize e-mail messages along with the rest of your data if you enable Messaging synchronization in ActiveSync. For information on enabling Messaging synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

NOTE: You can also synchronize e-mail messages with your computer from a remote location. For more information, see "Getting Connected" on page 91.

During synchronization:

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. You need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see "Getting Connected" on page 91.

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When you connect to the e-mail server:

• New messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder.
  
• Messages in the device Outbox folder are sent.
  
• Messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder.
  

Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than to your computer. When you delete a message on your device, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect, depending on the settings you selected in ActiveSync.

When you are working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your device.

After you have downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and then decide which messages to download completely. The next time you connect, Messaging downloads the messages you have marked for retrieval and sends the messages you have composed.

Using the Message List

Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list.

When you receive a message, tap to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold.

The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message that you want to retrieve. On the pop-up menu, tap Mark for Download. The icons in the Inbox message list indicate message status. You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change the settings at any time:

• Change options for Messaging synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
  
• Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Messaging on your device. Tap Menu ® Options. On the Account tab, tap the
  

service that you want to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove a service.

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Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

By default, messages are displayed in one of the five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, or Sent Items. The Deleted Items folder contains messages that have been deleted on the device. The behavior of the Deleted Items and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have selected. To change the options, tap Menu ® Tools in the message list and tap Options. On the Message tab, select your options. To create, rename, or delete a folder, tap Menu ® Tools ® Manage Folders. To move a message to another folder, tap and hold the message in the message list and tap Move to on the pop-up menu.

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. You can synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The folders you create and the messages you move are then mirrored on the server. For example, if you move messages from the Inbox folder to a folder named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into that folder. You can then read the messages while away from your computer.
  
• If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the e-mail server. The next time you connect, the e-mail server detects that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and deletes them from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message. However, you can access these folder contents from the device only.
  
• If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you any time you connect to your e-mail server, whether it is from your device or computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to the server, create new folders, rename, or delete folders when connected.
  

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Notifications

You can set your device to remind you when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you are notified in one of the following ways:

• A message box appears on the screen
  
• A sound, which you can specify, plays
  
• A light flashes on your device
  

To configure the reminders and sounds for your device:

Beaming an Item

In the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Tasks, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Pictures programs, you can beam files and information to other devices using Bluetooth or infrared.

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Using File Explorer

File 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, Program Files, Temp, Storage Card, and Windows folders, among others.

To find an item:

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Getting Connected

You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the following connection options:

• Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information.
  
• Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging, and view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile.
  The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider provides the software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services.
  
• Connect to the network at the company or organization where you work. Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging, view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile, and synchronize with your computer.
  
• Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket Outlook information. See Microsoft ActiveSync® Help on your computer or Connections Help on the device for more information.
  

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)

Wi-Fi provides your device access to WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network.) Short for wireless fidelity, Wi-Fi refers to any type of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, or dual-band. Wi-Fi certified products from different manufacturers are interoperable.

NOTE: Mid and High configurations of the Axim have Wi-Fi 802.11b built in and the drivers factory installed. For a Low configuration device, you must purchase the 802.11b SD card, insert it in your device, and load the drivers.

NOTE: The default Wireless Networking Client utility for your device is the Dell WLAN utility. The following configuration steps are for the Dell WLAN utility.

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Configure wireless networking for your device in one of the following scenarios:

• Network Card is set up
  
• Wireless Network is broadcasting SSID
  
• Wireless Network is not broadcasting SSID
  

If the Network Card is Set Up

Normally the internal wireless card is already set up. There are times when you must choose the network card. On the Axim X51/X51v configurations that have built-in wireless, the network card is associated with the enabled wireless. If wireless is not enabled or you are using a socket card for wireless connection, then choose the network card:

If the Wireless Network is Broadcasting SSID

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If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSID

The Configure Wireless Networks window only shows wireless networks that broadcast a Network Name (SSID) and those that have been added. Add the network if it is not listed. Contact your network administrator for the following information:

• SSID (network name)
  
• Authentication
  
• Data Encryption
  
• Keys (if the key is not provided automatically)
  
• Log in if necessary
  

To configure the wireless network:

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Using Odyssey Client

Odyssey is a wireless LAN access control and security solution that provides strong security over the wireless link. It secures authentication and connection of wireless LAN (WLAN) users, ensuring that only authorized users can connect.

Odyssey is mostly used in place of a manufacturer’s wireless networking client such as the Dell WLAN utility, Intel ProSET, or Windows XP’s Zero Config Service.

To use Odyssey:

• Tap Start ® Settings ® Connections Tab ® Odyssey Client.
  The main page appears with the following information:
  
• Status of Odyssey
  
• Network Name (SSID)
  
• Access Point MAC
  
• Packet information
  
• To enable the Odyssey Client tap Settings ® Enable Odyssey.
  
• To configure a wireless profile, tap Settings ® Configure. This
  

provides you a list of existing profiles and allows you to add, edit, or delete profiles.

Adding a Network

To add a new profile:

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Using Cisco LEAP Wireless LAN Security

Your 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.

NOTE: Before starting, ensure that the Wireless power is enabled using the Wireless On/Off button.

NOTE: LEAP is not supported on a peer-to-peer network. LEAP is not supported on a low configuration Axim X51.

To start Odyssey Client:

To start using LEAP:

Unless you have an authentication certificate to use TTLS and have configured your system to support it, remove EAP/TTLS.

NOTE: Failure to remove EAP/TTLS when it is not properly set up may prevent your wireless security system from functioning.

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NOTE: For further details, please refer to the Odyssey Client help file included in your device. You can access the help file at Start ® Help ® Odyssey Client for Pocket PC or tap Help from the Odyssey Client main screen.

Using Odyssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority

There are two ways to get certification in Odyssey client.

• Certificate Enroller
  
• Import User Certificate
  

Use the Certificate Enroller to install a user certificate using Microsoft Certificate Services. Use Import User Certificate to install the .pfx certificate file stored in the device. To decide the certificate type, ask your network administrator.

To use the Certificate Enroller:

To use the Import User Certificate:

NOTE: Before you install a certificate, you must know its RSA-type private key password.

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Using Infrared

Infrared is used to send and receive information remotely, such as contacts and appointments, between two devices.

To send information:

You can also send items (excluding folders) from File Explorer. Tap and hold the item you want to send, and tap Beam File on the pop-up menu.

Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Bluetooth is a wireless technology aimed at simplifying communications between devices and the Internet. It is an open specification for short-range communication of data and voice. For example, it can synchronize data between hand-held devices and other computers.

To configure a device with Bluetooth wireless technology in a Pocket PC environment:

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NOTE: The Passkey for a remote Bluetooth device is usually found in the user manual for that device. The default Passkey for any Dell Axim is 1234.

NOTE: For more information about using Bluetooth wireless technology, tap

Start ® Help ® Setting Up Connections.

Creating a Modem Connection

To create a modem connection:

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NOTE: You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a dynamically assigned address.

When you open Messaging, Internet Explorer Mobile, or MSN Messenger, your device automatically connects. Once you are connected, you can:

• Send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging. Before you can use Messaging, you need to provide the information that Messaging needs to communicate with the e-mail server. See "Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server" on page 102 for more information.
  
• See Web and WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile. For more information, see "Using Internet Explorer Mobile" on page 116.
  
• Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more information, see "MSN Messenger" on page 114.
  

Creating an Ethernet Connection

The term Ethernet refers to the family of LAN products covered by the IEEE 802.3 standard. It defines what is commonly known as the CSMA/CD protocol.

To create an ethernet connection:

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NOTE: Most networks use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), so you do not need to change the connection settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so.

Creating a VPN Connection

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is constructed using public wires to connect nodes. These systems use encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that data cannot be intercepted.

If you are unsure about which option to select, contact your network administrator.

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NOTE: A VPN connection requires physical connection to a network. Ensure the unit is linked to a wire or wireless network before you manually start a VPN connection.

Ending a Connection

To disconnect:

• To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete.
  
• When connected through a cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle.
  
• When connected through the infrared sensor, move the device away from the computer.
  
• When connected through a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your device.
  

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

You 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.

You can use multiple e-mail services to receive your messages. For each e-mail service you intend to use, you must first set up and name the e-mail service. If you want to use the same service to connect to different mailboxes, set up and name each mailbox connection.

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To set up an e-mail service:

For more information, tap Start ® Help.

To connect to your e-mail server, tap Account ® Connect. For more information on using the Messaging program, see "Messaging" on page 84.

Getting Help on Connecting

For more information on getting connected, see the following resources:

• "Messaging" on page 84.
  
• Online Help on the device. Tap Start ® Help. Tap Messaging or
  Connections.
  
• ActiveSync Help on your computer. In ActiveSync, click Help ®
  Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
  

• See www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile for troubleshooting information.

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Adding and Removing Programs

Some programs are already installed in the ROM when you received your device. You cannot remove these programs or accidentally lose the ROM contents. You can update ROM programs using installation programs with the *.pku extension. You can save data to Flash ROM.

You can install any program created for your device, as long as your device has sufficient memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premium Edition website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile.

Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®

Before installing software on your device, you need to install ActiveSync on your computer. See ActiveSync Help on your computer for more information.

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If the file is not an installer file, you receive an error message stating that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different type of computer. You need to move this file to your device. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the readme file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

To open a program after the installation is complete, tap Start ® Programs and then tap the program icon.

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Adding a Program to the Start Menu

a Use Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your device files and locate the program.