DellTM AximTM X51/X51v Owner's Manual w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 135. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 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, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, 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, Windows Media, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks and Windows Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered 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. Models HCO3U, HC03UL, and HD04U March 2006 P/N NC341 Rev. A02 Contents Before You Begin . ..................... .................. 9 9 10 Related Information Contacting Dell . ..................... 1 Getting Started . .................... ................. ............... 37 37 39 39 41 42 42 44 45 46 Unpacking Your Device Front, Side, and Back Views Front and Side Views Back View . ................ ..................... .................... ........ Using the Battery . Installing and Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Using Your Axim ................ ..................... .... Changing the Display Mode on Your Device 2 Operating the Axim Using the Power Button Using the Stylus ................. ................. 47 47 47 ..................... Contents 3 Connecting to a Computer Using the Cradle ................ 48 48 50 51 52 52 53 53 53 54 .................. ............... Using the Sync Cable . Connecting to a Projector Using Cards ................ ....................... ................ ........... CompactFlash Cards Secure Digital Memory Cards Resetting the Axim Soft Reset . Hard Reset ................... ..................... ..................... Using Microsoft® Windows MobileTM Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 . . . . . . Status Icons Programs . ......... 56 56 57 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 63 64 ....................... ........................ .................. Program Buttons Switcher Bar .................... ........... Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus ...................... ................ Searching for Information Backing Up Data . .................... ....... Backing Up and Synchronization of Data . Manual Back Up By Dragging Files . Confirming Backup .......... ................... 4 Contents Entering Information ................... ........ 64 65 66 67 67 68 68 69 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 Entering Text Using the Input Panel Typing With the Soft Keyboard Letter Recognizer Block Recognizer Transcriber ........... .................. .................. ..................... .................. ................. ............... Writing on the Screen Editing Written Text Creating a Drawing Editing a Drawing Using My Text Adjusting Settings Personal Tab System Tab Drawing on the Screen ................. .................. ............... Recording a Message .................... .................... .................... ..................... .................. Connections Tab 3 Communicating and Scheduling ....... ...... 77 77 78 79 79 79 80 81 81 About the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Program Installing and Using ActiveSync . ............ ........... About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook . Categories ........................ ................ Creating a Category . Calendar ......................... ............ ............ Using the Summary Screen . Creating Meeting Requests . Contents 5 Contacts ......................... .................. ............ 82 83 83 83 85 86 86 87 87 88 89 91 91 92 Finding a Contact Using the Summary Screen Tasks ........................... .......................... ........................ ......... ..... Notes . Messaging Synchronizing E-Mail Messages . Using the Message List Composing Messages Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server . .............. ............... ..... Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders Notifications ....................... .................... ................... Beaming an Item . Using File Explorer 4 Getting Connected . Using Wi-Fi (802.11b) ................. 93 93 94 94 95 96 96 98 .................. ........... If the Network Card is Set Up If the Wireless Network is Broadcasting SSID . . . . If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSID . . Using Odyssey Client Adding a Network ............. ............. .................. ................. ...... Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security 6 Contents Using Odyssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority . . . . Using Infrared .............. 99 100 100 101 103 103 104 105 105 ..................... ....... Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 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 .............. 5 Adding and Removing Programs Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® ...... 107 107 108 109 109 ............... ...... Downloading Programs From the Internet Adding a Program to the Start Menu Removing Programs ......... .................. 6 Using Companion Programs . Word Mobile Excel Mobile ......... 111 111 113 115 ...................... ...................... ......... Tips for Working in Excel Mobile Contents 7 PowerPoint Mobile MSN Messenger . Setting Up ................... 115 116 117 117 118 118 119 119 120 120 121 121 .................... ..................... .............. .............. .. Working With Contacts . Chatting With Contacts . Microsoft Windows Media® Player for Pocket PC . Using Internet Explorer Mobile Mobile Favorites . ............. .................... ................ .............. Conserving Memory Favorite Links Mobile Favorites Folder .................... ........ Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining the Axim Installing the Diagnostic Utility . Troubleshooting .... 123 123 123 124 127 .................. .......... ..................... ............ File Download Security Warning 8 Appendix ........................ ...................... 129 129 135 Specifications Glossary ......................... Index .............................. 137 8 Contents 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: How to set up my device and The placemat setup diagram and the information on the accessories, DellTM Owner's Manual connectors, and buttons on my device Information on using my device Dell Owner's Manual and Pocket PC Help NOTE: To view Help, tap the Start button and tap Help. Dell Getting Started CD Additional programs that can be installed on my device Information on using programs on my Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap device Help within a specific program Connecting to and synchronizing with Dell Owner's Manual and Microsoft® a computer ActiveSync® Help on your computer To view Help, launch MS ActiveSync, click Help Microsoft ActiveSync Help. NOTE: For more ActiveSync help: http://www.microsoft.com/windows mobile/help/activesync/default.mspx Last-minute updates and detailed technical information Up-to-date information about your Pocket PC The readme files, located in the ActiveSync folder on the computer and on the Dell Getting Started CD. www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile and support.dell.com Before You Begin 9 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: My Service Tag and/or Express Service Label located in the battery slot Code underneath the battery (remove the battery) Product Key Located on the COA (Certificate of Authenticity) label on the Getting Started CD Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: · · www.dell.com support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell XPSTM portable computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately. When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. 10 Before You Begin Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 General Support Website: www.dell.com.ar E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Antigua and Barbuda General Support toll-free: 0-800-444-0730 toll-free: 0-800-444-0733 toll-free: 0-800-444-0724 0-810-444-3355 toll-free: 800-1578 Aruba Australia (Sydney) International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 City Code: 2 General Support Website: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus General Support 13DELL-133355 Before You Begin 11 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Austria (Vienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@ dell.com Home/Small Business Sales Home/Small Business Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care Support for XPS portable computers only Home/Small Business Support for all other Dell computers Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support Switchboard 0820 240 530 00 0820 240 530 49 0820 240 530 14 0820 240 530 16 0820 240 530 81 0820 240 530 14 0660 8779 0820 240 530 00 toll-free: 1-866-2786818 1-800-534-3066 02 481 92 96 02 481 92 88 02 481 92 95 02 713 15 65 02 481 91 00 02 481 92 99 02 481 91 00 Bahamas Barbados Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Tech Support for XPS portable computers only Tech Support for all other Dell computers Tech Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard 12 Before You Begin Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Bermuda Bolivia Brazil International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-800-342-0671 toll-free: 800-10-0238 General Support General Support Website: www.dell.com/br Customer Support, Tech Support Technical Support Fax Customer Care Fax Sales 0800 90 3355 51 481 5470 51 481 5480 0800 90 3390 toll-free: 1-866-2786820 604 633 4966 604 633 4888 604 633 4955 British Virgin Islands General Support Brunei Country Code: 673 Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Before You Begin 13 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Canada (North York, Online Order Status: Ontario) www.dell.ca/ostatus Internati ...