Dell Axim X51, Axim X51v User Manual 2

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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 135.

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension,

Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, Pow er Ap p, PowerVault, Pow er Ed ge , PowerConnect, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pe nt iu m, 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.

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Models HCO3U, HC03UL, and HD04U

March 2006 P/N NC341 Rev. A02

Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Related Information

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

Contacting Dell

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

1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unpacking Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Front, Side, and Back Views

Front and Side Views

Back View

Using the Battery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installing and Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Using Your Axim

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Display Mode on Your Device

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . 46

2 Operating the Axim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Stylus

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Contents 3

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Cradle

Using the Sync Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting to a Projector

Using Cards

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

CompactFlash Cards

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Secure Digital Memory Cards

Resetting the Axim

Soft Reset

Hard Reset

Using Microsoft

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

Status Icons

Programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Program Buttons

Switcher Bar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Navigation Bar and Command Bar

Pop-Up Menus

Searching for Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

. . . . . . . . . . . 53

™

. . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Backing Up Data

Backing Up and Synchronization of Data

Manual Back Up By Dragging Files

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

. . . . . . . . 63

. . . . . . . . . . . 63

Confirming Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Entering Text Using the Input Panel

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Letter Recognizer

Block Recognizer

Transcriber

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

. . . . . . . . 65

. . . . . . . . . . . 66

Writing on the Screen

Editing Written Text

Drawing on the Screen

Creating a Drawing

Editing a Drawing

Recording a Message

Using My Text

Adjusting Settings

Personal Tab

System Tab

Connections Tab

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

3 Communicating and Scheduling . . . . . . . 77

About the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Program . . . . . . 77

Installing and Using ActiveSync

About Microsoft

Categories

Pocket Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Creating a Category

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Using the Summary Screen

Creating Meeting Requests

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Contents 5

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Finding a Contact

Using the Summary Screen

Tasks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Notes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

. . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Messaging

Notifications

Beaming an Item

Using File Explorer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages

. . . . . . . . . . 86

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

Using the Message List

Composing Messages

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

. . . . . . 87

. . . . . 89

4 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

. . . . . . . . . . . 94

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Using Cisco

LEAP Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . 98

Using Odyssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using Infrared

Using Bluetooth

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Wireless Technology . . . . . . . 100

. . . . . . . . . . . . 101

. . . . . . . . . . . 103

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

. . . . . . . 105

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

5 Adding and Removing Programs . . . . . . 107

Adding Programs Using Microsoft

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Adding a Program to the Start Menu

ActiveSync

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

. . . . . . 108

. . . . . . . . . 109

Removing Programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

6 Using Companion Programs . . . . . . . . . . 111

Word Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Excel Mobile

Tips for Working in Excel Mobile

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

. . . . . . . . . 115

Contents 7

PowerPoint Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

MSN Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Setting Up

Working With Contacts

Chatting With Contacts

Microsoft Windows Media

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Player for Pocket PC . . . 118

Using Internet Explorer Mobile

Mobile Favorites

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Conserving Memory

Mobile Favorites Folder

Favorite Links

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

. . . . . . . . 121

7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . 123

Maintaining the Axim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Installing the Diagnostic Utility

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

File Download Security Warning

. . . . . . . . . . . 123

. . . . . . . . . . . . 127

8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Glossary

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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 information on the accessories, connectors, and buttons on my device

Information on using my device Dell Owner’s Manual and

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 about your Pocket PC

The placemat setup diagram and the Dell™ Owner’s Manual

Pocket PC Help

NOTE: To view Help, tap the Start button

and tap Help.

Dell Getting Started CD

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

Dell Owner’s Manual and Microsoft ActiveSync

To view Help, launch MS ActiveSync, click Help

Help on your computer

→ Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

NOTE: For more ActiveSync help:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows mobile/help/activesync/default.mspx

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 Code

Product Key Located on the COA (Certificate of

Label located in the battery slot underneath the battery (remove the battery)

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

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 XPS™ 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.

(support)

10 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address Code Country Code City Code

Anguilla General Support

Antigua and Barbuda General Support

Argentina (Buenos Aires)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 54

City Code: 11

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

Aruba General Support

Australia (Sydney)

International Access Code: 0011

Country Code: 61

Website: support.ap.dell.com

E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus

General Support

City Code: 2

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 800-335-0031

1-800-805-5924

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

13DELL-133355

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Austria (Vienna)

International Access Code: 900

Country Code: 43

City Code: 1

Bahamas General Support

Barbados General Support

Belgium (Brussels)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 32

City Code: 2

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

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

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

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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: 1-866-278-

6818

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

12 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Bermuda General Support

Bolivia General Support

Brazil

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 55

City Code: 51

British Virgin Islands General Support

Brunei

Country Code: 673

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: www.dell.com/br

Customer Support, Tech Support

Technical Support Fax

Customer Care Fax

Sales

Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia)

Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia)

Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

1-800-342-0671

toll-free: 800-10-0238

0800 90 3355

51 481 5470

51 481 5480

0800 90 3390

toll-free: 1-866-278-

6820

604 633 4966

604 633 4888

604 633 4955

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Canada (North York, Ontario)

International Access Code: 011

Cayman Islands General Support

Chile (Santiago)

Country Code: 56

City Code: 2

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Online Order Status:

www.dell.ca/ostatus

AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support)

Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business)

Customer Service (med./large business, government)

Customer Service (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless)

Hardware Warranty Support (Home Sales/Small Business)

Hardware Warranty Support (med./large bus., government)

Hardware Warranty Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless)

Sales (Home Sales/Small Business)

Sales (med./large bus., government)

Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales

Sales and Customer Support

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

toll-free: 1-800-847-4096

toll-free: 1-800-326-9463

toll-free: 1-800-847-4096

toll-free: 1-800-906-3355

toll-free: 1-800-387-5757

1-877-335-5767

toll-free: 1-800-387-5752

toll-free: 1-800-387-5755

1 866 440 3355

1-800-805-7541

toll-free: 1230-020-4823

14 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

China (Xiamen)

Country Code: 86

City Code: 592

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Technical Support website:

support.dell.com.cn

Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com

Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com

Technical Support Fax

Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron)

Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™)

Technical Support (servers and storage)

Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, switches, routers, and so on)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

592 818 1350

toll-free: 800 858 2968

toll-free: 800 858 0950

toll-free: 800 858 0960

toll-free: 800 858 2920

Technical Support (printers)

Customer Care

Customer Care Fax

Home and Small Business

Preferred Accounts Division

Large Corporate Accounts GCP

Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts

Large Corporate Accounts North

Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education

Large Corporate Accounts East

toll-free: 800 858 2311

toll-free: 800 858 2060

592 818 1308

toll-free: 800 858 2222

toll-free: 800 858 2557

toll-free: 800 858 2055

toll-free: 800 858 2628

toll-free: 800 858 2999

toll-free: 800 858 2955

toll-free: 800 858 2020

Before You Begin 15

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

China (Xiamen)

Country Code: 86

City Code: 592

(continued)

Colombia General Support

Costa Rica General Support

Czech Republic (Prague)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 420

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education

Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team

Large Corporate Accounts South

Large Corporate Accounts West

Large Corporate Accounts Spare Par ts

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com

Technical Support

Customer Care

Fax

Technical Fax

Switchboard

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 800 858 2669

toll-free: 800 858 2572

toll-free: 800 858 2355

toll-free: 800 858 2811

toll-free: 800 858 2621

980-9-15-3978

0800-012-0435

22537 2727

22537 2707

22537 2714

22537 2728

22537 2711

16 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Denmark (Copenhagen)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 45

Dominica General Support

Dominican Republic General Support

Ecuador General Support

El Salvador General Support

Finland (Helsinki)

International Access Code: 990

Country Code: 358

City Code: 9

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell computers

Customer Care (Relational)

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Switchboard (Relational)

Switchboard Fax (Relational)

Switchboard (Home/Small Business)

Switchboard Fax (Home/Small Business)

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support

Customer Care

Fax

Switchboard

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

7010 0074

7023 0182

7023 0184

3287 5505

3287 1200

3287 1201

3287 5000

3287 5001

toll-free: 1-866-278-

6821

1-800-148-0530

toll-free: 999-119

01-899-753-0777

09 253 313 60

09 253 313 38

09 253 313 99

09 253 313 00

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

France (Paris) (Montpellier)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 33

City Codes: (1) (4)

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Home and Small Business

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell computers

Customer Care

Switchboard

Switchboard (calls from outside of France)

Sales

Fax

Fax (calls from outside of France)

Corporate

Technical Support

Customer Care

Switchboard

Sales

Fax

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

0825 387 129

0825 387 270

0825 823 833

0825 004 700

04 99 75 40 00

0825 004 700

0825 004 701

04 99 75 40 01

0825 004 719

0825 338 339

01 55 94 71 00

01 55 94 71 01

18 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Germany (Langen)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 49

City Code: 6103

Greece

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 30

Grenada General Support

Guatemala General Support

Guyana General Support

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell. com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell computers

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Global Segment Customer Care

Preferred Accounts Customer Care

Large Accounts Customer Care

Public Accounts Customer Care

Switchboard

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support

Gold Service Technical Support

Switchboard

Gold Service Switchboard

Sales

Fax

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

06103 766-7222

06103 766-7200

0180-5-224400

06103 766-9570

06103 766-9420

06103 766-9560

06103 766-9555

06103 766-7000

00800-44 14 95 18

00800-44 14 00 83

2108129810

2108129811

2108129800

2108129812

toll-free: 1-866-540-

3355

1-800-999-0136

toll-free: 1-877-270-4609

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Hong Kong

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 852

India E-mail:

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.ap.dell.com

Technical Support E-mail: HK_support@Dell.com

Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron)

Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)

Technical Support (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™, PowerConnect™, and PowerVault™)

Customer Care

Large Corporate Accounts

Global Customer Programs

Medium Business Division

Home and Small Business Division

india_support_desktop@dell.com india_support_notebook@dell.com india_support_Server@dell.com

Technical Support

Sales (Large Corporate Accounts)

Sales (Home and Small Business)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

2969 3188

2969 3191

2969 3196

3416 0910

3416 0907

3416 0908

3416 0912

2969 3105

1600338045

and 1600448046

1600 33 8044

1600 33 8046

20 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Ireland (Cherrywood)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 353

City Code: 1

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell computers

U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only)

Home User Customer Care

Small Business Customer Care

U.K. Customer Care (dial within U.K. only)

Corporate Customer Care

Corporate Customer Care (dial within U.K. only)

Ireland Sales

U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. only)

Fax/Sales Fax

Switchboard

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

1850 200 722

1850 543 543

0870 908 0800

01 204 4014

0870 906 0010

1850 200 982

0870 907 4499

01 204 4444

0870 907 4000

01 204 0103

01 204 4444

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Italy (Milan)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 39

City Code: 02

Jamaica General Support (dial from

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Home and Small Business

Technical Support

Customer Care

Fax

Switchboard

Corporate

Technical Support

Customer Care

Fax

Switchboard

within Jamaica only)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

02 577 826 90

02 696 821 14

02 696 821 13

02 696 821 12

02 577 826 90

02 577 825 55

02 575 035 30

02 577 821

1-800-682-3639

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Japan (Kawasaki)

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 81

City Code: 44

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.jp.dell.com

Technical Support (servers)

Technical Support outside of Japan (servers)

Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron)

Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron)

Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)

Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)

Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers)

Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers)

Faxbox Service

24-Hour Automated Order Service

Customer Care

Business Sales Division (up to 400 employees)

Preferred Accounts Division Sales (over 400 employees)

Large Corporate Accounts Sales (over 3500 employees)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 0120-198-498

81-44-556-4162

toll-free: 0120-198-226

81-44-520-1435

toll-free:0120-198-433

81-44-556-3894

toll-free: 0120-981-690

81-44-556-3468

044-556-3490

044-556-3801

044-556-4240

044-556-1465

044-556-3433

044-556-3430

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Japan (Kawasaki)

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 81

City Code: 44

(continued)

Korea (Seoul)

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 82

City Code: 2

Latin America Customer Technical Support

Luxembourg

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 352

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions)

Global Segment Japan

Individual User

Switchboard

E-mail: krsupport@dell.com

Support

Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Accessories)

Sales

Fax

Switchboard

(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Support

Home/Small Business Sales

Corporate Sales

Customer Care

Fax

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

044-556-1469

044-556-3469

044-556-1760

044-556-4300

toll-free: 080-200-3800

toll-free: 080-200-3801

toll-free: 080-200-3600

2194-6202

2194-6000

512 728-4093

512 728-3619

512 728-3883

512 728-4397

512 728-4600

or 512 728-3772

342 08 08 075

+32 (0)2 713 15 96

26 25 77 81

+32 (0)2 481 91 19

26 25 77 82

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Macao

Country Code: 853

Malaysia (Penang)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 60

City Code: 4

Mexico

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 52

Montserrat General Support

Netherlands Antilles General Support

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Technical Support

Customer Service (Xiamen, China)

Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China)

Website: support.ap.dell.com

Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)

Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories)

Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)

Customer Care

Transaction Sales

Corporate Sales

Customer Technical Support

Sales

Customer Service

Main

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 0800 105

34 160 910

29 693 115

toll-free: 1 800 880 193

toll-free: 1 800 881 306

toll-free: 1800 881 386

toll-free:

toll-free: 1 800 888 202

toll-free: 1 800 888 213

toll-free: 1-866-278-6822

1800 881 306

(option 6)

001-877-384-8979

or 001-877-269-3383

50-81-8800

or 01-800-888-3355

001-877-384-8979

or 001-877-269-3383

50-81-8800

or 01-800-888-3355

001-800-882-1519

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Netherlands (Amsterdam)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 31

City Code: 20

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell computers

Technical Support Fax

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Relational Customer Care

Home/Small Business Sales

Relational Sales

Home/Small Business Sales Fax

Relational Sales Fax

Switchboard

Switchboard Fax

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

020 674 45 94

020 674 45 00

020 674 47 66

020 674 42 00

020 674 4325

020 674 55 00

020 674 50 00

020 674 47 75

020 674 47 50

020 674 50 00

020 674 47 50

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

New Zealand

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 64

Nicaragua General Support

Norway (Lysaker)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 47

Panama General Support

Peru General Support

Poland (Warsaw)

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 48

City Code: 22

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.ap.dell.com

E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus

General Support

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell products

Relational Customer Care

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Switchboard

Fax Switchboard

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

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

0800 441 567

001-800-220-1006

815 35 043

671 16882

671 17575

23162298

671 16800

671 16865

001-800-507-0962

0800-50-669

57 95 700

57 95 999

57 95 806

57 95 998

57 95 999

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Portugal

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 351

Puerto Rico General Support

St. Kitts and Nevis General Support

St. Lucia General Support

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Singapore (Singapore)

International Access Code: 005

Country Code: 65

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support

Customer Care

Sales

Fax

General Support

Website: support.ap.dell.com

Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories)

Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)

Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)

Customer Care

Transaction Sales

Corporate Sales

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

707200149

800 300 413

800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or

21 422 07 10

21 424 01 12

1-800-805-7545

toll-free: 1-877-441-4731

1-800-882-1521

toll-free: 1-877-270-4609

toll-free: 1800 394 7430

toll-free: 1800 394 7488

toll-free: 1800 394 7478

toll-free:

1 800 394 7430

(option 6)

toll-free:

1 800 394 7412

toll-free: 1 800 394 7419

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Slovakia (Prague)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 421

South Africa (Johannesburg)

International Access Code:

09/091

Country Code: 27

City Code: 11

Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com

Technical Support

Customer Care

Fax

Tech Fa x

Switchboard (Sales)

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com

Gold Queue

Technical Support

Customer Care

Sales

Fax

Switchboard

Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

02 5441 5727

420 22537 2707

02 5441 8328

02 5441 7585

011 709 7713

011 709 7710

011 709 7707

011 709 7700

011 706 0495

011 709 7700

604 633 4810

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Spain (Madrid)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 34

City Code: 91

Sweden (Upplands Va s b y )

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 46

City Code: 8

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Home and Small Business

Technical Support

Customer Care

Sales

Switchboard

Fax

Corporate

Technical Support

Customer Care

Switchboard

Fax

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support for all other Dell products

Relational Customer Care

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support

Technical Support Fax

Sales

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

902 100 130

902 118 540

902 118 541

902 118 539

902 100 130

902 115 236

91 722 92 00

91 722 95 83

0771 340 340

08 590 05 199

08 590 05 642

08 587 70 527

20 140 14 44

08 590 05 594

08 590 05 185

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Switzerland (Geneva)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 41

City Code: 22

Ta i wa n

International Access Code: 002

Country Code: 886

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: Tech_support_central_Europe@ dell.com

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support (Home and Small Business) for all other Dell products

Technical Support (Corporate)

Customer Care (Home and Small Business)

Customer Care (Corporate)

Fax

Switchboard

Website: support.ap.dell.com

E-mail: ap_support@dell.com

Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories)

Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)

Customer Care

Transaction Sales

Corporate Sales

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

0848 33 88 57

0844 811 411

0844 822 844

0848 802 202

0848 821 721

022 799 01 90

022 799 01 01

toll-free: 00801 86 1011

toll-free: 00801 60 1256

toll-free:

toll-free: 00801 65 1228

toll-free: 00801 651 227

00801 60 1250

(option 5)

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Thailand

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 66

Trinidad/Tobago General Support

Turks and Caicos Islands

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.ap.dell.com

Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)

Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)

Customer Care

Corporate Sales

Transaction Sales

General Support

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 1800 0060 07

toll-free: 1800 0600 09

toll-free:

toll-free: 1800 006 009

toll-free: 1800 006 006

toll-free: 1-866-540-3355

1800 006 007

(option 7)

1-800-805-8035

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

U.K. (Bracknell)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 44

City Code: 1344

Uruguay General Support

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Customer Care website:

support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp

E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com

Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees])

Technical Support for XPS portable computers only

Technical Support (direct and general) for all other products

Global Accounts Customer Care

Home and Small Business Customer Care

Corporate Customer Care

Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees) Customer Care

Central Government Customer Care

Local Government & Education Customer Care

Health Customer Care

Home and Small Business Sales

Corporate/Public Sector Sales

Home and Small Business Fax

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

0870 908 0500

0870 366 4180

0870 908 0800

01344 373 186

0870 906 0010

01344 373 185

0870 906 0010

01344 373 193

01344 373 199

01344 373 194

0870 907 4000

01344 860 456

0870 907 4006

toll-free: 000-413-598-

2521

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

U.S.A. (Austin, Te xa s )

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 1

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Automated Order-Status Service

AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)

Hardware and Warranty Support (Dell

TV, Printers, and

Projectors

customers

Americas Consumer XPS support

Consumer (Home and Home Office) Support for all other Dell products

Customer Service

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Financial Services website:

www.dellfinancialservices.com

Financial Services (lease/loans)

Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA])

Business

Customer Service and Support

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Support for printers, projectors, PDAs, and MP3 players

Public (government, education, and healthcare)

) for Relationship

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 1-800-433-9014

toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

toll-free 1-877-459-7298

toll-free: 1-800-232-8544

toll-free: 1-800-624-9896

toll-free: 1-800-624-9897

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

toll-free: 1-877-577-3355

toll-free: 1-800-283-2210

toll-free: 1-800-456-3355

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

toll-free: 1-877-459-7298

Area Codes,

34 Before You Begin

Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

U.S.A. (Austin, Te xa s )

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 1

(continued)

U.S. Virgin Islands General Support

Venezuela General Support

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Customer Service and Support

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Dell Sales

Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)

Software and Peripherals Sales

Spare Parts Sales

Extended Service and Warranty Sales

Fax

Dell Services for the Deaf, Hardof-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 1-800-456-3355

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

toll-free: 1-800-289-3355

or toll-free: 1-800-879-

3355

toll-free: 1-888-798-7561

toll-free: 1-800-671-3355

toll-free: 1-800-357-3355

toll-free: 1-800-247-4618

toll-free: 1-800-727-8320

toll-free: 1-877-

DELLTTY

(1-877-335-5889)

1-877-673-3355

8001-3605

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36 Before You Begin

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.

Accessories

Contents High Mid Low

Axim X51 624 MHz,

Wireless, Bluetooth

Cradle Standard Standard Optional

USB Sync cable Optional Optional Standard

Adapter Connector Standard Standard Standard

standard carrying case Standard Standard Standard

Dell Owner’s Manual Standard Standard Standard

520 MHz, Wireless, Bluetooth

416 MHz, Bluetooth

Getting Started 37

Accessories

Contents High Mid Low

Dell Getting Started CD Standard Standard Standard

AC adapter & power cable Standard Standard Standard

standard battery (1100 mAH) Standard Standard Standard

High capacity battery (2200 mAH)

Screen Protector Optional Optional Optional

Optional: Needs to be ordered separately.

Optional Optional Optional

See the following illustration for the standard and optional accessories.

38 Getting Started

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.

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

ompactFlash card and Secure Digital memory card slots (top)

wireless light

mylar protector tab

power button

touch screen

Navigator button

Home button

Inbox button

INFRARED SENSOR — Transfer files from your device to another infrared-

compatible device without using any cable connection.

MICROPHONE — Use to record audio.

OMPACTFLASH CARD AND SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOTS — See

"Using Cards" on page 52 for information on using CompactFlash cards and Secure Digital memory cards.

Getting Started 39

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 64.

CREEN 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.

Current Wireless Status Switch New Wireless Status

WLAN Bluetooth WLAN Bluetooth

Off Off On On

On Off Off Off

Off On Off Off

On On Off Off

OME 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.

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

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

RECORD BUTTON — See "Recording a Message" on page 73 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.

40 Getting Started

Back View

stylus (extended)

reset button

battery (inside)

battery lock in locked position

cradle/sync cable connector (bottom)

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.

Getting Started 41

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:

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.

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

Installing and Removing the Battery

To install the battery:

Ensure that the device is turned off.

Unlock the battery lock and remove the battery cover.

Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery slot, insert the battery, and lower the battery into the slot.

42 Getting Started

Close the battery cover.

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

battery cover

battery lock in lock position

To remove the battery:

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

Lift the battery cover.

Getting Started 43

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

pull-tab

battery

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. The Dell Express Service Code is also located here.

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.

44 Getting Started

To recover from a critically low battery:

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

Press the power button to turn on the device.

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 75.

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.

Using Your Axim

When you turn on your device, the To da y screen appears. You can also view the To da y screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping To da y. The Tod a y screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today’s calendar, and important tasks. To customize the To da y screen:

Ta p

Start →Settings

Tap t he

Use the

Personal Appearance

tab

→

To da y

tab to change the background of the

To da y

screen.

Use the

Items

tab to change the items that appear on the

To da y

screen.

Getting Started 45

Start button

connection icon

volume control icon

connection status icon for Bluetooth wireless technology

Changing the Display Mode on Your Device

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:

Ta p

Start→Settings

In the

Settings

In the

Screen

window, tap

System→Screen

Portrait

to select portrait mode.

NOTE: To change the display mode from portrait to landscape,

tap Landscape.

Ta p OKand close the window.

46 Getting Started

Operating the Axim

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 charge 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 64 for more information.

Operating the Axim 47

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 107 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:

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

Place the Axim in the docking cradle near your computer.

Connect the USB sync cable to the cradle and the computer.

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power cord

cradle

AC adapter

cradle cable

USB connector on the computer

cradle

spare battery status light

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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 56).

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:

Connect the sync cable connector to your device. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing upwards.

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

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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power cord

device connector

sync cable connector

AC adapter

sync cable

USB connector on the computer

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 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:

If a blank is installed, remove it.

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

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

blank

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

Hard Reset

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:

Press the

Press and hold the press the

Release the

The

Press the

Power

button to turn the Axim unit On.

Power

Reset

button at the same time.

Power

button and the

To clear all data in the memory

Contacts

button on the Axim to delete all of the data in the

memory of the Axim handheld.

Press the

Mail

button on the Axim to cancel the operation without

losing data.

button down while using the Axim stylus to

Reset

button.

screen appears.

Contacts button

reset button

Mail button

power button

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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

Volume off

Bluetooth

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Icon Description

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

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.

→ 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.

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Switcher Bar

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

Ta p

Start→Settings

Ta p

System→Switcher Bar

The Switcher Bar icon, , appears in the navigation bar.

Tap to view a list of all open programs. In the

•Tap

Brightness settings

Power settings

to configure those settings.

Switcher Bar

menu:

• Tap a program name to switch to that program.

•Tap

Exit current program Exit all programs Exit Switcher Bar

to close all open programs.

to close the menu.

to close the current program.

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.

Icon Program Description

ActiveSync Synchronize information between your

device and your computer.

Calendar Keep track of your appointments and

create meeting requests.

Contacts Keep track of your friends and

colleagues.

Messaging Send and receive e-mail messages.

Internet Explorer Mobile Browse websites and WAP sites, and

download new programs and files from the Internet.

Notes Create handwritten or typed notes,

drawings, or recordings.

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

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Icon Program Description

Excel Mobile Create new workbooks or view and

edit Excel workbooks that you created on your computer.

Pocket MSN Send and receive instant messages

with your MSN Messenger contacts.

Word Mobile Create new documents or view and

edit Word documents that you created on your computer.

PowerPoint Mobile View PowerPoint presentation slides.

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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navigation bar

Start menu

command bar

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

Searching for Information

The Search feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information.

To search for files or other items:

Ta p

Start→Programs→Search.

Search for,

If you have looked for this item before, tap the select the item from the list.

Ty p e ,

Ta p

Search.

The

My Documents

In the

enter the file name, word, or other information you want.

Search for

select a data type to help narrow your search.

folder and subfolders are searched.

Results

list, tap the item you want to open.

arrow to

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You can also use File Explorer to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Programs

→ File Explorer.

sort menu

folder location

Backing Up Data

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 78.

Use ActiveSync to create backup files and store the files on your host computer. For more information on the two methods of backing up files, see "Backing Up and Synchronization of Data" on page 63 and "Manual Back Up By Dragging Files" on page 63.

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Backing Up and Synchronization of Data

Synchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and updates both with the most recent data. ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of data. Synchronization only backs up the data types selected in the Options settings. Options are selected first when establishing a standard partnership and can be changed at any time by clicking the Options icon on the Microsoft ActiveSync window. ActiveSync automatically creates a folder on your host computer in the My Documents folder called Pocket_PC My Documents. It also creates a shortcut on the host computer's desktop to hold the synchronized data.

The two types of synchronization are:

Automatic synchronization — Data is backed up automatically when ActiveSync is activated by docking and at other set intervals.

Manual synchronization — If the automatic syncing feature is turned off, you can back up files at any time by using the Sync button to start the synchronization process.

To start manual synchronization:

Connect the Axim to the host computer.

From the Microsoft ActiveSync screen on your host computer, click the

Sync

button.

Synchronization begins and the status displays at the bottom part of the screen.

Manual Back Up By Dragging Files

NOTICE: You must manually back up files that are not selected in the Options

settings. Manually backed up files are dragged to a separate folder on the desktop of your host computer.

Only data types that have been selected when establishing a partnership, or by changing the Sync Option selections are backed up (synchronized) automatically. You can back up other data by manually dragging files to a separate folder on your host computer.

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For example, create a folder on your desktop called Other Axim Files. Use Other Axim Files to hold files that are not saved automatically.

From the

Device

From the

Select the file or folder and drag it to the your host computer.

Microsoft ActiveSync

window appears.

Mobile Device

screen, click

window, browse to any file or folder.

Explore

Other Axim Files

. The

Mobile

folder on

Confirming Backup

Confirm that all the data you want is backed up on your host computer. Any data not backed up before you upgrade to Windows Mobile Version 5.0 for Pocket PC Premium Edition is lost. Check the following items:

• E-mail inbox in Outlook

• Calendar entries in Outlook

• Contacts in Outlook

• Task entries in Outlook

• Notes in Outlook

• Favorites

• Files that have been synchronized and placed automatically in the

Pocket_PC My Documents

• Files that have been manually dragged to the folder on your host computer

• Previous ROM dragged to the

folder

Other Axim Files

folder

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.

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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.

input panel icon

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.

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.

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suggested words

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

Ta p

Start→Settings→ Personal→Input.

Tap t he

Select the desired settings and tap OK.

Word Completion

tab.

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Tap the input selection arrow and tap

Tap the keys on the soft keyboard with your stylus.

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.

Tap the input selection arrow and tap

Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

Letter Recognizer

• Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.

• Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box.

• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in any area of the box and then writing the desired character.

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: Ta p 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.

Block Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, and

NOTE:

Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Block Recognizer.

Tap the input selection arrow and tap

Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

Block Recognizer

• Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.

• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character.

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: Ta p 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.

Start a program such as Word Mobile.

Tap the Input Panel icon at the bottom center of the screen and tap the input selection arrow to the right of the icon.

Ta p

Tr an scriber.

The Transcriber introductory screen appears.

With your stylus, write anywhere on the screen.

When you pause, Transcriber converts your written characters to typed characters. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

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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Editing Written Text

To edit or format written text:

Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select.

Tap and hold the selected text.

Tap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu.

You can also tap editing commands.

To convert written text to print-style text, tap Menu → Too l s and tap Recognize.

Menu→Edit

at the bottom of the screen to select

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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:

Tap and hold the incorrect word.

On the pop-up menu, tap

A menu with a list of alternative words appears.

Tap the correct word, or tap the written text at the top of the menu to return to the original written text.

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Alternates

Tips for getting good recognition:

• 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

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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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drawing box

Editing a Drawing

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

Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handles appear.

To select multiple drawings, drag to select the drawings.

You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawings and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu.

You can also tap editing commands.

To resize a drawing, drag a selection handle.

Menu→ Edit

at the bottom of the screen to select

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,Ta s ks

Notes

tab.

•In the

To record a message:

Notes

include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.

Messaging

message.

Hold the microphone near your mouth or other source of sound.

Press and hold the

While holding down the

To stop recording, release the

The device beeps twice. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

, and

Contacts

program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or

program, you can add a recording to an e-mail

Record

button on the side of your device until it beeps.

Record

, you can include a recording in the

button, make your recording.

Record

button.

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

→ My Text and tap a message.

NOTE:

You can add text to a My Text message after you insert the message.

To edit a My Text message:

Ta p

Menu→ My Text→ Edit My Text Messages.

Make the changes and tap OK.

Adjusting Settings

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

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

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→ Help).

→ Settings.

Personal Tab

•

Buttons

device buttons.

•

Input

other options.

•

Menus

•

Owner Information Password

•

Sounds & Notification

See "Notifications" on page 91 for more information.

•

To da y

the Today screen.

MSN Options

• MSN experience.

— Assign the programs that launch when you press the

— Adjust the settings for input method, word completion, and

— Add or remove items from the

— Enter your contact information.

— Set a password to protect the data stored on your device.

— Adjust the volume and set notifications.

— Customize the look and the information that is displayed on

— Settings you can use to create a custom Pocket

Start

menu.

System Tab

•

About

— Find information about Windows Mobile 5.0 and your device.

•

Brightness

•

Certificates

Certificates help establish your identity and the identity of other computers to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your data.

•

Clock & Alarms Memory

• and used memory, storage card memory, and running programs.

Error Reporting

• groups to diagnose a program error for a device running Windows Mobile software. For this your device must be connected to the Internet.

•

GPS

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.

— Adjust the brightness settings to conserve power.

— View or delete certificates stored on your device.

— Change the time and set the alarm.

— Allocate memory for data and program storage. View free

— Send information needed by technical support

— Configure the settings when you have a GPS device connected

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•

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

•

Power

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

settings such as currency, time, and date.

Remove Programs

• information, see "Adding and Removing Programs" on page 107.

•

Screen

to taps, and select the screen orientation that you want to use.

•

Switcher Bar

launcher utility.

•

System Information

— This is available only in the X51v model. Mirror mode

— Adjust the microphone volume.

— Check the battery or charge status. Use the

— View and change the formatting for regional

— Remove programs from your device. For more

— Adjust the screen if your device is not responding accurately

— Adjust the settings of the Switcher Bar program

— View technical information about your device.

Advanced

Connections Tab

•

Beam

— Receive infrared beams from other devices.

•

Bluetooth

technology, and create and edit bonded devices. By default, the radio is off.

•

Connections

•

Dell WLAN Utility

Use the WLAN utility to connect to the wireless network using EAP/TTLS.

•

Network Cards

•

Odyssey Client

wireless LAN (WLAN). Note that this is available only for the Mid and Hi end Axim versions.

— Turn on and off the radio with Bluetooth® wireless

— Add and configure modem and server connections.

— Available only on devices with internal Wi-Fi.

— Configure your network adapter settings.

— Provides secure authentication and connection of

tab to

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Communicating and Scheduling

About the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Program

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 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 synchronize, 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:

Insert the

Click

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:

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

To find information on using ActiveSync on your device, open ActiveSync on your device and tap Start

To find information on using ActiveSync on your computer, click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

Dell Getting Started

Getting Started Start Here Install ActiveSync

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

to access the main menu.

CD.

and follow the instructions on the screen.

→ ActiveSync.

→ Help.

NOTE:

For more ActiveSync help,

visit:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx

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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

and select a category

To add notes, tap the recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 85.

When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar.

Notes

tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a

Finding a Contact

To find a contact:

Ta p

Start→Contacts.

If you are not in Name view, tap

Do one of the following:

• Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box

until the contact you want is displayed. To show all contacts again, tap the text box and clear the text, or tap the arrow to the right of the text box.

• Use the alphabetical index displayed at the top of the contact list.

• Filter the list by categories. In the contact list, tap

Then tap a category you have assigned to a contact. To show all contacts again, select

To view the names of companies your contacts work for, tap the contact list and tap work for that company is displayed to the right of the company name.

By Company

Menu→View By→Name.

Menu→Filter.

All Contacts.

. The number of contacts that

View

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

→ Options.

Use Tasks to list things that you need to do.

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To create a task:

Ta p

Start→Programs→Tasks.

Ta p

New,

enter a subject for the task, and fill in information such as

start and due dates.

When finished, tap

To copy an existing task from the task list, select the task you want to copy. Ta p

Menu→Edit→Copy,

To add notes, tap the

OK.

Notes

and then tap

Menu→Edit→Past e.

tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a

recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 85.

NOTE: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Menu → Tool →

Options →

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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.

To create a note:

Ta p

Start→Programs→Notes→New

Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information on using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see "Entering Information" on page 64.

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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 93.

During synchronization:

• Messages are copied from the e-mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your computer to the ActiveSync folder in Messaging on your device. By default, you receive:

– Messages from the past 3 days

– The first 100 lines of each message

– File attachments of less than 100 KB in size

• E-mail messages in the Exchange or Outlook on your computer, and then sent from those programs.

• E-mail messages in subfolders on your computer must be selected in ActiveSync to be transferred.

Outbox

folder on your device are transferred to

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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 93.

When you connect to the e-mail server:

• New messages are downloaded to the device

• Messages in the device

• Messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device

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.

Inbox

folder.

Outbox

folder are sent.

Inbox

folder.

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.

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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

• Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Messaging on your device. Tap service that you want to change. Tap and hold the service and select

Delete

to remove a service.

Menu→Options

ActiveSync Help

. On the

on your computer.

Account

tab, tap the

Composing Messages

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To compose and send a message:

In the message list, tap

Ta p

New.

Enter the e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap

Enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap

Menu→My Text

To check the spelling, tap

Ta p

Send.

If you are working offline, the message is moved to the and sent the next time you connect to the network.

To.

Menu→Switch Accounts

and tap a desired message.

Menu→Spell Check.

and select the account.

Outbox

folder

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 tab, select your options.

To create, rename, or delete a folder, tap Menu 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.

→ Tools in the message list and tap Options. On the Message

→ Tools → Manage

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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 named the server creates a copy of the

Family

, and you have designated

Family

Inbox

folder to a folder

Family

for synchronization,

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:

Ta p

Start→Settings

On the

•

Personal Sounds Notifications

tab — Adjust the volume and enable sounds

tab, tap

Sounds & Notifications

tab — Set notifications for specific events

Beaming an Item

In the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Ta s ks , Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Pictures programs, you can beam files and

information to other devices using Bluetooth or infrared.

From the program, select the item you want to beam, such as an appointment in or a file in

Ta p

Menu→Beam

Do one of the following:

• If using Bluetooth, tap the device to which you want to send the item.

• If using infrared, align the infrared (IR) ports at close range until the target device name appears, and then tap the device to which you want to send the item.

Calendar

File Manager

[type of item].

, a task in

Ta s ks

, a contact card in

Contacts

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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:

Ta p

Programs → File Explorer.

The

My Documents

Tap the folder list (labeled folder you want to explore.

To open an item, tap it.

To quickly delete, rename, or copy an item, tap and hold the item.

To select multiple items, tap and drag. Then, tap and hold the selected items, and tap a command.

folder and its subfolders appear.

My Documents

by default) and tap the

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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 Connections Help on the device for more information.

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)

Help on your computer or

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.

Mid and High configurations of the Axim have Wi-Fi 802.11b built in and the

NOTE:

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:

Ta p

Start→ Settings→ Connections.

Ta p

Network Cards.

Choose either

Choose the network card to connect to the network. For the Axim X51/X51v with built-in wireless, choose

WLAN Wireless Adapter.

Choose whether the network card assigns an IP address or receives an IP address automatically.

Enter the Server IP addresses if required and tap

Internet

Work

from the menu.

Dell Axim X51/X51v

OK.

If the Wireless Network is Broadcasting SSID

Press the wireless button to enable wireless capability. The green LED in the right top corner of the device indicates that the wireless is functional.

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Start→ Settings→ Connections.

To add, edit, or delete a profile, select the corresponding action and tap

Network Cards.

In the

Configure Wireless Networks

network names and tap

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OK.

window, select one of the available

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:

From the

Provide the Network Name (SSID).

Select either

• Selecting

• If you are having trouble connecting to your network, change the

Tap t he

Enter the required, enter the network key.

Select the

The Authentication and Data Encryption chosen on the previous screen determines whether this screen is available. If available choose the

Ta p

If more than one network is listed, tap and hold the stylus on the network name you want to connect to. A pop-up menu appears. Ta p the wireless network you selected.

Configure Wireless Networks

Internet

will have to manually start a VPN connection, if needed.

Work

you connect to the network.

Connects To

Network Key

Authentication

802.1x

EAP type

OK.

Connect.

used on the network.

After a few seconds you should see

Work

in the

allows you to connect to your network but you

automatically starts a VPN connection any time

box to

Internet.

tab.

and

Data Encryption

tab.

window, tap

Connects To

information. If a key is

Add New.

box.

Connected

next to

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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

• To enable the Odyssey Client tap

• To configure a wireless profile, tap

Adding a Network

To add a new profile:

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

Settings→ Enable Odyssey.

Settings→Configure.

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

Ta p

Settings→Configure→Add.

The

Add Network Wizard

Enter the network name, or select the box connect to any available network.

Ta p

Scan

to view all available broadcasted networks.

Enter a description if necessary.

Select between an ad-hoc or infrastructure network.

Ta p

when ready.

window appears.

Any

if you want the client to

This

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Enter security settings:

•

Association Mode

allows for open, shared, or WPA association

methods.

•

Encryption Method

changes based on what mode is chosen.

Options include none, WEP, and TKIP.

• If 802.1x is used, check the box

• For WPA-PSK, enter your

Depending on your selections, the next page appears. You could be

Authenticate using 802.1X.

Passphrase

(key).

asked to enter a WEP key or username and password.

Ta p

Next.

Here you can select EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) methods. Default settings only include EAP / TTLS.

If you need other EAP methods, tap

After adding other EAP methods, tap

Ta p

Next.

Enter an anonymous name to keep your login name private. This name will be used for outer visible authentication. Tap

Depending on the EAP method you chose, select an inner authentication protocol. Tap

Enter username and password and tap

Ta p

Finish.

When done, the new profile is added to the networks to choose from.

To select a profile to connect to, tap

When you return to the

To da y

page, there will be a new icon in the

Add.

OK.

Next.

in the upper right corner.

systems tray for Odyssey.

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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:

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Start→ Settings→ Connections→ Odyssey Client

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Settings→ Enable Odyssey.

To start using LEAP:

Obtain the following information from your network administrator:

• Network name

• Association mode

• Encryption method

From the

Enter the network name (SSID) if known, or tap available Access Points. Tap

LEAP will only support an infrastructure network, so do not change the default settings in the drop-down menu. Tap

Fill in the

EAP/TTLS

the window that opens up.

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

Odyssey Client

Association Mode and Encryption

is the default EAP type. Tap

window, tap

Settings→ Configure→ Add

Add

Scan

method. Tap

and select

EAP/TTLS.

icon.

to search for

Next.

EAP/LEAP

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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Next.

Enter your user name and password. Tap

Ta p

Finish

to complete LEAP configuration.

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Next.

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OK.

Select the network that you added from the drop-down menu and tap the box beside (authenticated) when this process is complete.

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.

Connect to

. The status displays as connected

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:

Using the Odyssey client, connect to a non 802.1x enabled wireless network on which the certificate server is located.

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Start→Settings→Connections→Odyssey Client.

Ta p

Tools→Certificate Enroller.

Enter the IP address of the certificate server in the

Enter the user name and the domain name in the using the following rule:

Domain-name\User-name

Ta p

Request.

To use the Import User Certificate:

Server

field.

User name

field

NOTE:

password.

Ta p

Before you install a certificate, you must know its RSA-type private key

Start→Settings→Connections→Odyssey Client. Tools→Import User Certificate.

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xxxx

Ta p

Browse

to navigate to a

Select the file, and tap

Type in the RSA-type private key password for this certificate under

Private key password.

password visible while you type it.

Ta p

Install Certificate

.pfx

file you have stored on your device.

OK.

You can optionally click

when you are done.

Unmask

to make this

Using Infrared

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

To send information:

Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.

Align the infrared sensors so that they are unobstructed and within close range.

Tap and hold the item, and tap where

xxxx

is the item you want to beam.

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.

Beam

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.

Supported Bluetooth Profiles:

• Generic Access

• Service Discovery Application

• Serial Port

• Generic Object Exchange Dial-up Networking

• Object PUSH

•HID

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