DellTM AximTM X3 User's Guide Model HC02U www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 171. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003­2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, PowerApp, PowerVault, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and XScale and StrataFlash are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks and Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a trademark of EMC Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model HC02U January 2004 P/N C2448 Rev. A02 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions General Power Battery .......... 11 11 13 14 15 15 17 17 18 18 .................... ..................... .................... ................... ............... ......... ....... Air Travel EMC Instructions Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Disposal Finding Information ............... ............... 1 About Your Device Front, Side, and Back Views Front and Side Views Back View ........... 20 20 22 23 23 24 25 25 28 ............. .................. ................ ..... Using the Battery . Installing and Removing the Battery Charging the Battery ............. ............ Connecting to a Computer Using the Cradle Using the Sync Cable ............... ............. Contents 3 Using Secure Digital Memory Cards Performing a Reset Soft Reset Hard Reset . ....... 29 29 29 30 ................ ................... .................. 2 Using Windows Mobile TM 2003 Software for Pocket PC Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs .......... 32 32 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 ................... .................... ..................... ............... Program Buttons . Switcher Bar . ................. ........ Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus ................... ....... Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data . ................. 3 Entering Information Entering Text Using the Input Panel Typing With the Soft Keyboard . Letter Recognizer Block Recognizer Transcriber Editing Typed Text ....... 42 43 43 44 44 45 ........ ............... ............... .................. ............... 4 Contents Writing on the Screen Editing Written Text Drawing on the Screen Creating a Drawing Editing a Drawing . Recording a Message Using My Text . .............. ............. .............. .............. .............. 45 46 49 49 50 50 51 ............... .................. 4 Adjusting Settings Personal Tab System Tab ................... .................... ................. 54 54 55 Connections Tab 5 Using Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® About ActiveSync . ................ ......... 58 59 Installing and Using ActiveSync 6 Scheduling and Communicating About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Calendar ........ 62 62 64 64 ..................... .......... .......... Using the Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests Contents 5 Contacts ...................... ............... .......... 65 66 66 66 68 69 69 70 70 72 73 74 Finding a Contact Using the Summary Screen Tasks ........................ ....................... ....................... ........ .... Notes . Inbox . Synchronizing E-Mail Messages Using the Message List Composing Messages . Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server ............ ............. .... Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders Notifications .................... 7 Adding and Removing Programs Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .... 76 77 78 78 78 79 Downloading Programs From the Internet Adding a Program to the Start Menu Using File Explorer on the Device Using ActiveSync on the Computer Removing Programs ....... ....... ....... ................ 6 Contents 8 Using Companion Programs Microsoft Pocket Word Pocket Excel .............. 82 84 86 86 87 87 88 88 88 89 90 90 91 ................... ....... Tips for Working in Pocket Excel MSN Messenger Setting Up ................. .................. ............ ............ ..... Working With Contacts Chatting With Contacts Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader ................. ............... Using the Library Reading a Book ................ ............ Using Reader Features Removing a Book ............... 9 Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites ................. .............. ............ 94 95 95 95 96 96 Conserving Memory Favorite Links . Mobile Favorites Folder ................ ............. ..... Using AvantGo Channels Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web Contents 7 10 Getting Connected Using Infrared .................. ................. .............. ......... ........ 100 101 101 102 103 104 105 106 106 Using Bluetooth Using Wi-Fi (802.11b) Creating a Modem Connection Creating an Ethernet Connection Creating a VPN Connection Ending a Connection ........... .............. .... Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server Getting Help on Connecting . .......... 11 Appendix Specifications .................. ............... ........... ........... ......... 108 111 112 114 114 115 116 116 117 118 Regulatory Notices FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only) EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) . CE Notice (European Union) ........... ......... .......... .... Australia and New Zealand VCCI Notice (Japan Only) MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) . Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice . . . . ......... 8 Contents BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) .......... ....... 121 123 123 124 127 127 127 128 128 129 129 129 157 157 161 162 166 167 168 171 NOM Information (Mexico Only) Wireless Regulatory Information . Japan Standard FCC Standard . Mexico ........ .... Europe--CE Declaration of Conformity Canada--Industry Canada (IC) ................ ........ ................ .................... ..... Singapore--Approved by IDA for Use in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . Korea Radio Approvals Contacting Dell ..................... ............... .................. ...... ...... Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .. Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . ....... ........ .. 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . Glossary ...................... Index .......................... 173 Contents 9 10 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your device and working environment from potential damage. General · · Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely. If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. Do not push objects into openings of your device. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your device; do not place your device in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. · · · CAUTION: Safety Instr uctions 11 www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) · · · The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your device. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation. Do not use your device in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement. If your device includes an integrated or optional modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line. To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Do not use your device during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and the device is operating on battery power. If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing cards after their continuous operation. Before you clean your device, disconnect the device from the electrical outlet. Clean your device with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. · · · · 12 CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Power · · Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. To remove the device from all power sources, turn the device off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable. Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on. If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable in to the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your device, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip. · · · CAUTION: Safety Instr uctions 13 www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Battery · · Use only DellTM battery modules that are approved for use with this device. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns. The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury. Keep the battery away from children. Do not store or leave your device or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive tempera ...