Dell AXIM X3 User Manual

Dell™ Axim™ X3

User’s Guide

Model HC02U

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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 171.

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Model HC02U

January 2004 P/N C2448 Rev. A02

Contents

CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 11

General

Power

Battery

Air Travel

EMC Instructions

Ergonomic Computing Habits

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Battery Disposal

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Finding Information

1 About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front and Side Views

Back View

Using the Battery

Installing and Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Cradle

Using the Sync Cable

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Using Secure Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . 29

Performing a Reset

Soft Reset

Hard Reset

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2 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003

Software for Pocket PC

Device Buttons and the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . 32

Today Screen

Status Icons

Programs

Program Buttons

Switcher Bar

Navigation Bar and Command Bar

Pop-Up Menus

Finding and Organizing Information

Backing Up Data

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3 Entering Information

Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . 42

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Letter Recognizer

Block Recognizer

Transcriber

Editing Typed Text

4 Contents

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Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing Written Text

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Drawing on the Screen

Creating a Drawing

Editing a Drawing

Recording a Message

Using My Text

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4 Adjusting Settings

Personal Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

System Tab

Connections Tab

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5 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

About ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing and Using ActiveSync

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6 Scheduling and Communicating

About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook . . . . . . . . 62

Calendar

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Using the Summary Screen

Creating Meeting Requests

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Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Finding a Contact

Using the Summary Screen

Tasks

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Notes

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Inbox

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Synchronizing E-Mail Messages

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

Using the Message List

Composing Messages

Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

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Notifications

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7 Adding and Removing Programs

Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Adding a Program to the Start Menu

Removing Programs

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Using File Explorer on the Device

Using ActiveSync on the Computer

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6 Contents

8 Using Companion Programs

Microsoft Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Pocket Excel

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel

MSN Messenger

Setting Up

Working With Contacts

Chatting With Contacts

Windows

Microsoft Reader

Using the Library

Reading a Book

Using Reader Features

Removing a Book

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Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 88

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9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet

Explorer

Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Conserving Memory

Mobile Favorites Folder

Favorite Links

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Using AvantGo Channels

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Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

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10 Getting Connected

Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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

Regulatory Notices

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

IC Notice (Canada Only)

CE Notice (European Union)

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

Australia and New Zealand

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

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BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) . . . . . . . . . . 121

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

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Wireless Regulatory Information

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Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity

Japan Standard

Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

FCC Standard

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Mexico

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Singapore—Approved by IDA for Use in Singapore

Korea

Radio Approvals

Contacting Dell

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)

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"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)

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Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

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1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)

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Glossary

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Battery

• Use only Dell™ 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

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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 temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.

• Do not dispose of your device’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste. Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Air Travel

• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell device while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.

– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable

device is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.

– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable device, may be

prohibited in aircraft during certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as to when the use of a PED is allowed.

EMC Instructions

Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at

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• Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device:

• When setting up the device for work, place it on a level surface.

• You can put your device through an X-ray security machine, but never put your device through a metal detector. If you have the device checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the device.

• Protect your device, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to

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sunlight.

• When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer

environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Handle components with care.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Long-term exposure to moisture can damage the display. your display.

Ergonomic Computing Habits

CAUTION: Improper or prolonged use of the device may result in injury.

CAUTION: Viewing the display for extended periods of time may result in eye

strain.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

You can take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do

not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic

container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use

antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

Do not

use a commercial window cleaner to clean

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Battery Disposal

Your device uses a lithium-ion battery and a rechargeable NiMH battery. For instructions about replacing the batteries in your device, see "Using the Battery" on page 23.

Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

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Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:

How to set up my device and information on the connectors and buttons on my device

Information on using my device. Dell User’s Guide and Pocket PC Help.

Additional programs that can be installed on my device

Information on using programs on my device

Connecting to and synchronizing with a computer

Last-minute updates and detailed technical information

Up-to-date information on your Pocket PC

My service tag Label located in the battery slot

Getting Started placemat and the Dell™ User’s Guide

To view Help, tap the Start button and tap Help.

Dell Companion CD

Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap Help within a specific program

Dell User’s Guide and Microsoft ActiveSync To view Help, click Help and click Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

The readme files, located in the ActiveSync folder on the computer and on the Dell Companion CD.

www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

(remove the battery)

Help on your computer.

18 Finding Information

About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views

Using the Battery

Connecting to a Computer

Using Secure Digital Memory Cards

Performing a Reset

Front, Side, and Back Views

)

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and

follow the safety instructions on page 11.

Front and Side Views

microphone

infrared sensor (top)

headphone

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connector

scroll dial

record button

Calendar button

Contacts button

INFRARED SENSOR—The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your device to

another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

MICROPHONE—Allows you to record audio.

ECURE DIGITAL CARD SLOT—See "Using Secure Digital Memory Cards" on page 29

for information on using Secure Digital memory cards.

WIRELESS ANTENNA—Allows you to transmit data (optional).

Secure Digital card slot (top

wireless antenna (optional)

stylus (extended)

power button

touch screen

wireless/ Windows Media Player on/off button

Home button

Inbox button

navigator button

20 About Your Device

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.

POWER BUTTON—Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold

the power button to dim the display. Repeat to light the display.

• 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 device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes green.

TOUCH SCREEN—Use the touch screen and the stylus to enter information into your

device. See "Entering Information" on page 41.

WIRELESS OR MICROSOFT

WINDOWS® MEDIA PLAYER ON/OFF BUTTON—On devices with

wireless, this turns the wireless antenna on and off. Turn off the antenna to conserve power. On non-wireless devices, this turns Windows Media Player on and off.

OME BUTTON—Press this button to launch Home or to turn on the device.

NBOX BUTTON—Press this button to launch your Inbox 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.

ONTACTS BUTTON—Press this button to launch Contacts or to turn on the device.

ALENDAR BUTTON—Press this button to launch Calendar or to turn on the device.

RECORD BUTTON—See "Recording a Message" on page 50 for information on using

the record button.

SCROLL DIAL

• Press the scroll dial to perform actions similar to pressing <Enter> on a keyboard.

• Rotate the scroll dial up or down to perform actions similar to using the up- and down-arrow keys on a keyboard.

For information on the functionality of the scroll dial within programs, see Pocket PC Help on your device.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR—Attach headphones.

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Back View

stylus (secured)

battery lock

battery

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speaker

cradle/sync cable

reset button

connector (bottom)

BATTERY LOCK—

Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See "Installing

and Removing the Battery" on page 23.

BATTERY—See "Using the Battery" on page 23 for information on the main battery.

SPEAKER—Tap the speaker icon to adjust the volume.

CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR—Connect a cradle or sync cable. See "Connecting to

a Computer" on page 25.

RESET BUTTON—See "Performing a Reset" on page 29 for information on using the

reset button.

22 About Your Device

Using the Battery

NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at

least 4 hours.

Before you use your device for the first time, you must install and charge the battery. Once the battery is charged, use the power properties to monitor the battery charge. See Pocket PC Help on the device for more information.

Installing and Removing the Battery

To install the battery:

Ensure that the device is turned off.

Insert the left side of the battery into the battery slot at an angle, and lower the right side into the slot until it clicks.

battery

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To remove the battery:

Insert the tip of the stylus into the battery lock.

Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position.

Lift the battery out of the slot.

stylus

battery

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battery lock

NOTE: Your service tag is located underneath the battery. You need your

service tag if you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or if you call Dell for customer service or technical support.

Charging the Battery

Use one of the following options to charge the main battery:

• Connect the AC adapter directly to the charger adapter and then to the device and to an electrical outlet.

• Connect the AC adapter directly to the sync cable and then to the device and to an electrical outlet.

• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 25 for more information.

24 About Your Device

Connecting to a Computer

You 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

• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.

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

• "Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 57

• 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.

• Power the device with AC power to conserve battery power.

• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 23 for more information.

• Charge a spare battery.

NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure

that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.

" on page 76 for more information.

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To connect your device to the cradle:

Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer.

Connect the cradle cable to the USB connector on your computer.

power cord

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AC adapter

cradle cable

cradle

USB connection to the computer

26 About Your Device

Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.

spare battery charger

stylus holder (2)

front of cradle

Align the connector on the bottom of the device with the connector on the cradle, and, keeping the front of the device flush with the front of the cradle, lower the device onto the cradle.

When the device is docked in the cradle, the DELL™ logo on the cradle lights up and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 35).

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

• Green — The spare battery is fully charged.

• Amber — The spare battery is charging.

NOTE: While charging your device for the first time, you must press the power

button to charge the spare battery.

NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of the main

battery. See the description of the device status lights on page 21 for more information.

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

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Using the Sync Cable

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

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the sync cable is

optional.

To connect the sync cable:

Connect one end of the cable to the USB connector on your computer.

Connect the other end of the cable to your device.

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power cord

device connector

sync cable connector

AC adapter

sync cable

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USB connection to the computer

Using Secure Digital Memory Cards

Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data.

To install a Secure Digital memory card:

If a card is already installed, press in the card to release it, and then remove it.

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Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot until you feel a click.

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 information on using the card.

Performing a Reset

Soft Reset

When you perform a soft reset, the device deletes any data that has not been saved but saves any data that has been stored in memory. Try performing a soft reset if the device does not respond when you tap the display or press a button.

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To perform a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button.

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reset button

Hard Reset

NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored and any

program you installed on your device.

Perform a hard reset if:

• You want to delete all the data stored on your device.

• You forget your password and need to clear 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

perform a hard reset. See ActiveSync Help on your computer for more information.

To perform a hard reset:

Press and hold the power button.

With the stylus, hold the reset button for about 2 seconds.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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