Dell AXIM X50 User Manual

Dell™ Axim™ X50

System Information Guide

Průvodce systémovými informacemi

Systeminformationsguide

Systeeminformatie-handleiding

Järjestelmätieto-opas

Οδηγός Πληροφοριών Συστήµατος

Rendszerinformációs útmutató

Veiledning for systeminformasjon

Guia de informações do sistema

Информационное руководство по системе

Priročnik z informacijami o sistemu

Systeminformationshandbok

תכרעמ עדימ ךירדמ

Models HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U

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Dell™ Axim™ X50

System Information Guide

Models HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U

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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.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 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, TrueMobile, and Axim are
trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows Media, and ActiveSync are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are
registered trademarks of Intel 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 HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U

August 2004 P/N R6116 Rev. A00

Contents

CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY: Power
SAFETY: Battery
SAFETY: Air Travel
SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions

When Using Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
SAFETY: Battery Disposal

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting Up Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views

Front and Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Back View

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing and Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Charging the Battery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB Charging
Using the Sync Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents 3

Checking Built-In Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using Cards

CompactFlash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Secure Digital Memory Cards

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Performing a Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Soft Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hard Reset

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Regulatory Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CE Notice (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CE Mark Notice
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . 29

Wireless Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Radio Approvals

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dell™ Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . 34

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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.

SAFETY: 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 air vents or 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. Also, do not block cooling
vents. 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.

• 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 (PC Card) 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.

• PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing
PC 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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SAFETY: 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, disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet, and remove the battery installed in the battery bay.

• 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

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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 into 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.

SAFETY: 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 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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SAFETY: 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.

SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions

Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate electromagnetic
compatibility 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
www.dell.com.

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.

WARNING:

with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling the cord.

Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold

When Using Your Device

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.

• When traveling, do not check the device as baggage. 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.

• When traveling, do not place the device in overhead storage compartments where it
could slide around. Do not drop your device or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

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

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• 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. Hold a component such as a memory module by its

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edges, not its pins.

• 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. Do not use a commercial
window cleaner to clean your display.

SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits

CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.

CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of

time may result in eye strain.

SAFETY: 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, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted
metal surface.

You can also 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.

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SAFETY: 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 13.

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.

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 Owner’s Manual and Pocket

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
Pocke t PC

My Service Tag Label located in the battery slot

The setup diagram and the
Dell™ Owner’s Manual

PC Help

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 Owner’s Manual 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)

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Help on your computer

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Setting Up Your Device

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

follow the safety instructions on page 5.

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

least 8 hours for the first charge.

1

Ensure that the device is turned off.

2

Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery slot, insert
the battery, and lower the battery into the slot until you feel a click.

NOTE: The device starts immediately once you insert the battery and lock the

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battery latch. Press the power button to turn off the device, before charging the
battery.

Charge the battery (see page 15).

3

4

After the battery has charged for at least 8 hours, press the power
button to turn on the device.

5

Follow the instructions on the screen to set up the device.

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Front, Side, and Back Views

Front and Side Views

audio connector (top)

lanyard hook

lock button
on/off button for

WLAN/Bluetooth
wireless
technology

record button

infrared sensor (top)

microphone

Calendar button

Contacts button

CompactFlash card and
Secure Digital memory card
slots (top)

wireless light

power button

touch screen

Home button

Inbox button

navigator button

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Back View

reset stylus (extended)

battery

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cradle/sync cable
connector (bottom)

reset button

battery lock

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Using the Battery

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

follow the safety instructions on page 5.

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 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:

1

Ensure that the device is turned off.

2

Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery slot, insert
the battery, and lower the battery into the slot until you feel a click.

battery

3

Close the battery cover.

4

Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery latch to the right.

NOTE: The device starts immediately once you insert the battery for the first

time and lock the battery latch.

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battery cover

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battery latch

To remove the battery:

1

Slide the battery latch to the left to unlock the battery cover.

2

Lift the battery cover.

battery cover

battery latch

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3

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

pull-tab

battery

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 16 for more information.

• Connect the cradle with the device to a computer, which is connected

to an electrical outlet. See "USB Charging" on page 19.

The standard battery pack (1100mAh) completely charges within 5 hours;
the optional battery pack (2200mAh) completely charges within 10 hours.

If the main battery is critically low, the device enters "deep sleep" mode and
turns itself off.

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To recover from a critically low battery:

1

Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a charged
battery.

2

Press the power button to power on.

If you remove the main battery, the internal backup battery can last for up to
30 minutes in "deep sleep" mode. Do not remove the main battery if the
backup battery power is low.

By default, the device turns itself off if it is not used for a set period of time.
See your device

Owner’s Manual

for more information about setting the

amount of time for which the device can remain idle before it turns itself off.

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Connecting to a Computer

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

follow the safety instructions on page 5.

You can connect your device to a computer either directly with a cradle or
with a sync cable. When you connect your device to a computer, you can
perform the following tasks:

• Add programs to your device. See your
more information.

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

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

®

• "Using Microsoft

•

ActiveSync Help

ActiveSync Help

•

ActiveSync®" in your

on your computer

on your device

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

for

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.

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• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 13 for
more information.

• Charge a spare battery.

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

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

NOTE: After the battery is fully charged, complete the initial setup process on

your device. Then use Microsoft
device with the data on your computer.

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ActiveSync® to synchronize the data on your

To connect your device to the cradle:

1

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

2

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

3

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

cradle

power
cord

AC adapter

cradle cable

USB connector on the computer

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4

Align the connector on the bottom of the device with the connector on

cradle

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 connection status icon appears
on the command bar.

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

battery. See "Power Button" in your Owner’s Manual for more information.

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

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USB Charging

You can charge your device battery when the cradle with the device is
connected to a computer by a USB cable, and the computer is plugged into
an electrical outlet and turned on.

NOTE: USB charging will not take place if the device is turned on.

You can charge the battery using a 5V/500mA USB port when the device is
turned off.

NOTE: Using an external USB hub with 5V/100mA ports to charge the device

battery may cause a temporary voltage drop in the hub, and other USB devices
connected to the ports on the hub may not work normally until the device is
removed.

NOTE: Charging the battery through a USB port takes more time than direct AC

adapter charging.

The device charger stops the charging process after 7 hours. If you need
more than 7 hours to charge the device battery, disconnect and reconnect
the USB cable to restart the charging process.

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USB connector on the computer

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.

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

1

2

Connect the other end of the cable to your device.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the sync cable connector, press the two buttons

on the sides of the sync cable connector to release the self-lock structure
before you pull the connector out of the device.

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power
cord

device connector

sync cable connector

AC adapter

sync cable

USB connector
on the computer

use this cable end to
connect to a computer
or a projector

Connecting to a Projector

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

NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the VGA model of the device.

NOTE: The VGA cable will not ship with your device unless you ordered it.

NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program 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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Checking Built-In Storage

The amount of on-board flash memory in your device is dependent on the
device configuration and the operating-system image size. The memory is
non-volatile, so the data saved here is not lost even if the device is out of
power.

To check the available non-volatile memory space on your device:

1

Tap th e

2

Tap th e

3

Tap th e

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drop-down menu to display the available space.

Start

button and tap

System

tab and tap

Storage Card

Settings

Memory

tab, and then select

.

.

Built-in Storage

from the

Using Cards

CompactFlash Cards

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

• Modem — Connect a telephone line for modem data
communications.

• Wireless communication — Perform data communications without
the use of cable connections. You can use cards, such as internal
cards with Bluetooth
wireless LAN.

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wireless technology and cards with 802.11b

• 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.

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To install a CompactFlash card:

1 If a blank is installed, remove it.

blank

2 Align the tab on the back of the CompactFlash card with the notch

tab

notch in
CompactFlash
card slot

in the CompactFlash card slot, and slide the card into the 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 information on using the
card.

Secure Digital Memory Cards

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

To install a Secure Digital memory card:

1

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

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blank

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2

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.

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

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stylus

reset button

Hard Reset

NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored on your

device memory (RAM), and any programs that you have installed on your
device.

Perform a hard reset if:

• You want to delete all the data stored in your device memory (RAM).

• 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.

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To perform a hard reset:

1

Press and hold the power button.

2

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

3

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Regulatory Notices

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or
conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation
or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed
radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to
AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager,

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and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with
unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computers, contribute to the
electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function
properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer has been designed and
determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.

• Move the computer away from the receiver.

• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Dell™ computers are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic
environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the
following harmonized definitions:

• Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.

• Class B is typically for residential environments.

Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including devices, expansion cards, printers,
input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the
computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer.

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A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting devices to
any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications
services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is
available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web
at accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117.

Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of
certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine the
electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the following sections specific
for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific Electromagnetic
Compatibility/EMI or product safety information.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the
European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following
technical standards:

• EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance
Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement."

• EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics ­Limits and Methods of Measurement."

• EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Part 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits
for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input Current Up to and Including
16 A Per Phase)."

• EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Part 3: Limits - Section 3:
Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low-Voltage Supply Systems for
Equipment With Rated Current Up to and Including 16 A."

• EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment."

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

• Class A is for typical commercial areas.

• Class B is for typical domestic areas.

This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment.
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has
been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

CE Mark Notice

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union Directive
1999/5/EC.

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