Dell Axim X5 HC01U User Manual

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Dell™ Axim™ X5

User’s Guide

Model HC01U

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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 "Glossary" on page 163.

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark and XScale and StrataFlash are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a trademark of EMC Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Computer Corporation under license.

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Model HC01U

May 2003 P/N K1971 Rev. A00

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

1 About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front and Side Views Back View

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Using the Batteries

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Installing and Removing the Main Battery

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Installing and Removing the Backup

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Charging the Main Battery

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Cradle

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Using the Sync Cable

Using Cards

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CompactFlash Cards Secure Digital Memory Cards

Performing a Reset

Soft Reset Hard Reset

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2 Using Microsoft® Poc ke t P C

Device Buttons and the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . 28

Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status Icons Programs

Program Buttons Switcher Bar

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Navigation Bar and Command Bar

Pop-Up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data

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3 Entering Information

Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . 40

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Block Recognizer Transcriber Editing Typed Text

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Writing on the Screen

Drawing on the Screen

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Editing Written Text

Creating a Drawing Editing a Drawing

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Recording a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using My Text

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4 Adjusting Settings

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

System Tab Connections Tab

5 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

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

Installing and Using ActiveSync

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6 Scheduling and Communicating

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

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Summary Screen

Creating Meeting Requests . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Contacts

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Finding a Contact

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Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . 67

Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Notes

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Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

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Using the Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Composing Messages Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

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Notifications

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7 Adding and Removing Programs

Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Adding a Program to the Start Menu . . . . . . . 80

Removing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Using File Explorer on the Device

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Using ActiveSync on the Computer . . . . . . . 80

8 Using Companion Programs

Microsoft Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Pocket Excel

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel

MSN Messenger

Setting Up

Working With Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chatting With Contacts

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Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 91

Microsoft Reader

Using the Library Reading a Book Using Reader F eat ures

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Removing a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet

Explorer

Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Conserving Memory Mobile Favorites Folder Favorite Links

Using AvantGo Channels Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

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10 Getting Connected

Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Creating a Modem Connection Creating an Ethernet Connection Creating a VPN Connection Ending a Connection

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Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

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Getting Help on Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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11 Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 121

CE Notice (European Union) CE Mark Notice EN 55022 Compliance

(Czech Republic Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)

NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . 127

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

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

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"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy

(U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded

Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . . . 154

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

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

Glossary

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:

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

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

Additional programs that can be installed on my device

Information on using programs on my device

Connecting to and synchronizing with a computer

Last-minute updates and detailed technical information

Up-to-date information on your P ocket PCwww.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc

Getting Started placemat and the Dell™ User’s Guide

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

Dell Companion CD

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

Dell User’s Guide and Microsoft ActiveSync® Help on your computer. To view Help, click Help and click Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

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

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My service tag Label located in the main battery slot

(remove the main battery)

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10 Finding Information

SECTION 1

About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views Using the Batteries Connecting to a Computer Using Cards Performing a Reset

Front, Side, and Back Views

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this

section, read and follow the safety instruction in the

Information Guide

Front and Side Views

System

infrared sensor (top) Secure Digital card slot

scroll

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dial record

button

reset button

Calendar button

Contacts button

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

device to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

MICROPHONE — Allows you to record audio. 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 corr ectly when you replace it in the slot.

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

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

microphone

navigator button

stylus (extended)

power button

touch screen

Home button

Inbox button speaker

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• 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 main battery is charging, the power button light is solid amber.

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

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

into your device. See "Entering Information" on page39.

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

NBOX BUTTON — Press this button to launch your Inbox or to turn on the

device.

SPEAKER — Tap the speaker icon to adjust the volume. NAVIGATOR BUTTON — Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the navigator

button to move the cursor on the screen.

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

device.

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

device.

RESET BUTTON — See "Performing a Reset" on page24 for information on

using the reset button.

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

using the record button.

SCROLL DIAL

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

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

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

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

page 24 for information on using Secure Digital memory cards.

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Back View

headphone connector (top)

CompactFlash card slot

stylus (secured) backup battery cover

main battery lock

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main battery

AC adapter

cradle/sync cable connector (bottom)

connector (bottom)

COMPACTFLASH CARD SLOT — See "CompactFlash Cards" on page 23 for information on using CompactFlash cards.

MAIN BATTERY — See "Using the Batteries" on page 15 for information on the

main battery.

ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Connect the AC adapter.

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

"Connecting to a Computer" on page 19.

MAIN BATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and remove the main

battery. See "Installing and Removing the Main Battery" on page 16.

BACKUP BATTERY COVER — Secures the backup battery. See "Installing and

Removing the Backup Battery" on page 17.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Attach headphones.

14 About Your Device

Using the Batteries

Your device uses two batteries:

• rechargeable main battery

• lithium coin-cell backup battery

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

for at least 4 hours.

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

NOTICE: After you install the batteries for the first time, do not remove the

main battery and the backup battery from the device at the same time. Doing so results in the loss of all data stored in SDRAM.

NOTICE: If you need to replace both batteries at the same time, ensure that

you replace the main battery first.

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Installing and Removing the Main Battery

To install the main battery:

1 Ensure that the device is turned off. 2 Ensure that the main battery is oriented correctly and slide the

battery into the slot until you feel a click.

To remove the main battery:

1 Insert the tip of the stylus into the main battery lock. 2 Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position. 3 Slide the battery out of the slot.

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battery slot

main battery lock

main battery

stylus

NOTE: Your ser vice tag is located under neath the main batter y. You

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

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Installing and Removing the Backup Battery

NOTICE: Do not remove the backup battery unless the AC adapter is

connected or the main battery is installed. Otherwise, you might lose data.

To install the backup battery:

1 Ensure that the device is turned off. 2 Insert the stylus into the backup battery release and slide the release

to the left to remove the cover.

backup battery release

backup battery cover

stylus

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3 Wipe off the backup battery with a dry cloth. 4 Insert the backup battery with the positive side (+) facing up. 5 Slide the cover on and ensure that it is flush with the back of the

device.

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To remove the backup battery:

1 Insert the tip of the stylus into the backup battery release. 2 Slide the release to the left and remove the cover. 3 With your finger tip, gently press the right side of the battery to tilt

up the left side of the battery.

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4 Remove the battery.

backup battery

Charging the Main Battery

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

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

• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 19 for more information.

18 About Your Device

Connecting to a Computer

You either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to:

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• Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft

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

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

•"Using Microsoft

• ActiveSync Help on your computer

• ActiveSync Help on your device

ActiveSync®" on page 78 for more information.

ActiveSync®" on page 57

Using the Cradle

NOTE: Depending on the configurat ion of your device, the cradle is

optional.

You can use the cradle to:

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

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

• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Batteries" on page 15 for more information.

• Charge a spare battery.

Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.

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To connect your device to the cradle:

1 Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer . 2 Depending on the type of cradle that you have, connect the cradle

cable to either the USB or serial connector on your computer.

USB connector on the computer

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power cord

serial connector on the computer

cradle cable AC adapter

cradle

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

spare battery charger

front of cradle

stylus holder

spare battery status light

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

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

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When the device is docked in the cradle, the DELL™ logo on the cradle lights up and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 29).

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

• Green — The spare battery is fully charged.

• Amber — The spare battery is charging.

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

the main battery. See the description of the device status lights on page 13 for more infor mation.

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

is optional.

To connect the sync cable:

1 Depending on the type of sync cable that you have, connect one end

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of the cable to either the USB connector or the serial connector on your computer.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to your device.

USB connector on the computer

power cord

AC adapter

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serial connector on the computer

device

sync cable

connector

Using Cards

CompactFlash Cards

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

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

• Wireless communication — Perform data communications without the use of cable connections. You can use cards, such as Bluetooth™ 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 c ard slot.

To install a CompactFlash card:

1 If a blank is installed, remove it.

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CompactFlash card slot

2 Ensure that the CompactFlash card is oriented correctly, and slide

the card into the slot.

NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card,

check the orientation, and reinsert it.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the card.

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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:

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1 If a card is alread y installed, press in the card to release it, and then

remov e it.

2 Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot

until you feel a click.

NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card,

check the orientation, and reinsert it.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the card.

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Performing a Reset

Soft Reset

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

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

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reset button

stylus

Hard Reset

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

your device.

Perform a hard reset if:

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

• You forget your password and need to clear it.

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• Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have already attempted a soft reset.

NOTICE: It is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you

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

To perf orm a hard reset:

1 Press and hold the power button. 2 With the stylus, hold the reset button for about 2 seconds. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.

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26 About Your Device

SECTION 2

Using Microsoft® Pocket PC

Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data

Device Buttons and the Stylus

Your device has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and 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 and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

• Tap and hold — Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of

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actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

See "Entering Information" on page39 for more information.

Today Screen

When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. The Today screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today’s calendar, and important tasks. To customize the Today screen:

1 Tap the Start button and tap Settings. 2 Tap the Personal tab and tap Today.

Use the Appearance tab to change the background that displays on the Today screen.

Use the Items tab to change the items that appear on the Today screen.

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Start button

connection configuration icon

volume control icon

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connection status icon

New items menu

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Status Icons

NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notificatio n icons,

the notification icon, , displays. Tap the notification icon to view all notifications.

Icon Description

Turns sound on and off.

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Backup battery is low.

Main battery is charging.

Main battery is low.

Main battery is very low.

Main battery is full. Connection is active. Tap the icon to configure

connections.

Connection is not detected.

Wirele ss netw ork is detected.

Synchronization is beginning or ending.

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