Wistron HC02U Users Manual
Dell™ Axim™ X3
User’s Guide
Model HC02U
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss
of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on
page 183.
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Model HC02U
August 2003 P/N C2448 Rev. A00
Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 11
General
Power
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . 17
Protecting Against Electrostatic
Discharge
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Finding Information
Battery Disposal
1 About Your Device
Front, Side, and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front and Side Views
Back View
Using the Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Connecting to a Computer
Using the Cradle
Using the Sync Cable
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Contents 3
Using Secure Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . 32
Performing a Reset
Soft Reset
Hard Reset
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2 Using Microsoft® Poc ke t P C
Device Buttons and the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . 36
Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status Icons
Programs
Program Buttons
Switcher Bar
Navigation Bar and Command Bar
Pop-Up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Finding and Organizing Information
Backing Up Data
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3 Entering Information
Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . 48
Typing With the Soft Keyboard
Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Block Recognizer
Transcriber
Editing Typed Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4 Contents
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Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Editing Written Text
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Drawing on the Screen
Creating a Drawing
Editing a Drawing
Recording a Message
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Using My Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4 Adjusting Settings
Personal Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
System Tab
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connections Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync
About ActiveSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing and Using ActiveSync
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6 Scheduling and Communicating
About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook . . . . . . . . 70
Calendar
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Using the Summary Screen
Creating Meeting Requests
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Contents 5
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Finding a Contact
Using the Summary Screen
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Tasks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Notes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Synchronizing E-Mail Messages
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Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server . . . . 79
Using the Message List
Composing Messages
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Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders . . . . 83
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7 Adding and Removing Programs
Adding Programs Using Microsoft®
ActiveSync
Downloading Programs From the Internet
Adding a Program to the Start Menu
Removing Programs
6 Contents
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Using File Explorer on the Device
Using ActiveSync on the Computer
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8 Using Companion Programs
Microsoft Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tips for Working in Pocket Excel
. . . . . . . 96
MSN Messenger
Setting Up
Working With Contacts
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Chatting With Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 99
Microsoft Reader
Using the Library
Reading a Book
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Using Reader F eat ures . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Removing a Book
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9 Using Microsoft® Poc ke t
Internet Explorer
Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Conserving Memory
Mobile Favorites Folder
Favorite Links
Using AvantGo Channels
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Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web
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Contents 7
10 Getting Connected
Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Using Wi-Fi (802.11b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Creating a Modem Connection
Creating an Ethernet Connection
Creating a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Ending a Connection
Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server
Getting Help on Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11 Appendix
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
IC Notice (Canada Only)
CE Notice (European Union)
EN 55022 Compliance
(Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
Polish Center for Testing and
Certification Notice
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) . . . . . . . . . 138
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
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8 Contents
Wireless Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . 140
Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity
Japan Standard
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Canada—Industry Canada (IC) . . . . . . . . 144
FCC Standard
Mexico
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Australia and New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . 146
Singapore—Approved by IDA for use in
Singapore
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Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Radio Approvals
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Contacting Dell
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . 169
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded
Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
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"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy
(U.S. Only)
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Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded
Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . . . 174
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy
(Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Dell Software and Peripherals
(Canada Only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee
(Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
Glossary
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
. . . . 180
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Contents 9
10 Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal
safety and to help protect your device and working environment from
potential damage.
General
• Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a
trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions
closely.
• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure
that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the
extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the
extension cable.
• Do not push objects into openings of your device. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
• Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Avoid
placing loose papers underneath your device; do not place your
device in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or
on the floor, when you use it to run the device or to charge the
battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items
that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a
carrying case.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of
your device. Use care when handling the adapter during or
immediately after operation.
• Do not use your device in a wet environment, for example, near a
bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• If your device includes an integrated or optional modem,
disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching
to avoid the remote risk of electric sho c k f rom lightning via the
telephone line.
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• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not
connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Do not
use your device during an electrical storm unless all cables have
been disconnected and the device is operating on battery power.
• If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem
should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of
26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11
modular plug.
• Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care
when removing cards after their continuous operation.
(continued)
• Before you clean your device, disconnect the device from the
electrical outlet. Clean your device with a soft cloth dampened
with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may
contain flammable substances.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
(continued)
Power
• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with
this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or
explosion.
• Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the
AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required volt age and
frequency match the available power source.
• To remove the device from all power sources, turn the device off,
remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from
the electrical outlet.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device
power cables into properly grounded power sources. These power
cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to provide an earth
grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power
extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to
mate with the AC adapter power cable.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and
that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or
stepped on. If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use
caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable in to the
power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug
incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in
permanent damage to your device, as well as risk of electric shock
and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is
inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
(continued)
Battery
• Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with
this device. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or
explosion.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other
container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips)
could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive
current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may
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result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do
not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack
with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak
from the cells and may cause personal injury.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store or leave your device or battery pack near a heat
source such as a radiator, fir eplace, stove, electric heater, or other
heat-generating appliance or otherwise e x pose it to temperatur es
in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive
temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of
fire.
• Do not dispose of your device’s battery in a fire or with normal
household waste. Battery cells may explode. Discard a used
battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact
your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions.
Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
(continued)
Air Travel
• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or
airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your
Dell device while you are o n bo ard an aircraft. For example, such
regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal
electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional
transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals
while on an aircraft.
– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell
portable device is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some
other wireless communication device, please disable this
device before you board the aircraft and follow all
instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to
such device.
– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable device,
may be prohibited in aircraft during certain critical phases of
flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some airlines may
further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft
is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s
specific instructions as to when the use of a PED is allowed.
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EMC Instructions
Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate
EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel
printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a
cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com.
• Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your
device. To prevent static damage, discharge stati c electricity from
your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic
components, such as a memory module. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to
your device:
• When setting up the device for work, place it on a level surface.
• You can put your device through an X-ray security machine, but
never put your device through a metal detector. If you have the
device checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery
available in case you are asked to turn on the device.
• Protect your device, battery, and hard drive from environmental
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hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes,
and overexposure to sunlight.
• When you move your device between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may
form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device,
allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using
the device.
NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into
a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before
turning on power.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the
connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector
pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sur e both connectors
are correctly oriented and aligned.
(continued)
• Handle components with care.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the
water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the displ ay in one
direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom.
Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display
dry. Long-term exposure to moisture can damage the display. Do
not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display.
(continued)
Ergonomic Computing Habits
CAUTION: Improper or prolonged use of the devic e may
result in injury.
CAUTION: Viewing the display for extended periods of time
may result in eye strain.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device.
To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your device’s electronic components. You can
do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
You can take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):
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• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping
carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic
packing material until you are ready to install the component.
Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to
discharge static electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an
antistatic container or packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible,
use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
(continued)
Battery Disposal
Your device uses a lithium-ion battery and a rechargeable NiMH
battery. For instructions about replacing the batteries in your device,
see "Using the Battery" on page 25.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact
your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery
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deposit site.
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:
How to set up my device and
information on the connectors and
buttons on my device
Information on using my device. Dell 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
Getting Started placemat and the
Dell™ User’s Guide
To view Help, tap the Start button and
tap Help.
Dell Companion CD
Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap
Help within a specific program
Dell User’s Guide and Microsoft
ActiveSync
To view Help, click Help and click
Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
®
Help on your computer.
®
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:
Last-minute updates and detailed
technical information
The readme files, located in the
ActiveSync folder on the computer and
on the Dell Companion CD.
Up-to-date information on your P ocket PCwww.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc
My service tag Label located in the battery slot
(remove the battery)
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20 Finding Information
1
SECTION 1
About Your Device
Front, Side, and Back Views
Using the Battery
Connecting to a Computer
Using Secure Digital Memory Cards
Performing a Reset
Front, Side, and Back Views
a
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this
section, read and follow the safety instructions on page 11.
Front and Side Views
microphone
infrared sensor (top)
headphone
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connector
scroll
dial
record button
Calendar button
Contacts button
INFRARED SENSOR — The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your
device to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.
MICROPHONE — Allows you to record audio.
ECURE DIGITAL CARD SLOT — See "Using Secure Digital Memory Cards"
S
on page 32 for information on using Secure Digital memory cards.
WIRELESS ANTENNA — Allows you to transmit data (optional).
Secure Digital card slot (top)
wireless antenna (optional)
stylus
(extended)
power button
touch screen
wireless/
Windows Medi
Player on/off
button
Home button
Inbox button
navigator button
22 About Your Device
STYLUS — Use the stylus to write or draw on the screen. To remove the stylus,
pull it straight up and out of the holder. To avoid losing the stylus, store the stylus
in the holder when you are not using it. Ensure that the stylus is oriented 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.
• When the device is connected to external power and the main battery is fully
charged, the power button light is solid green.
• When the main battery charge is low, the power button light flashes amber.
• When the device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes
amber.
TOUCH SCREEN — Use the touch screen and the stylus to enter information
into your device. See "Entering Information" on page47.
WIRELESS OR MICROSOFT
®
WINDOWS® MEDIA PLAYER ON/OFF BUTTON — On
devices with wireless, this turns the wireless antenna on and off. Turn off the
antenna to conserve power. On non-wireless devices, this t ur ns Windows Media
Player on and off.
OME BUTTON — Press this button to launch Home or to turn on the device.
H
NBOX BUTTON — Press this button to launch your Inbox or to turn on the
I
device.
NAVIGATOR BUTTON — Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the navigator
button to move the cursor on the screen. Press the center to enter a selection.
ONTACTS BUTTON — Press this button to launch Contacts or to turn on the device.
C
ALENDAR BUTTON — Pr ess this button to launch Calendar or to turn on the device.
C
RECORD BUTTON — See "Recording a Message" on page58 for information on
using the record button.
SCROLL DIAL
• Press the scroll dial to perform actions similar to pressing <Enter> on a
keyboard.
• Rotate the scroll dial up or down to perform actions similar to using the up- and
down-arrow keys on a keyboard.
For information on the functionality of the scroll dial within programs, see Pocket
PC Help on your device.
HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Attach headphones.
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About Your Device 23
Back View
stylus (secured)
battery lock
battery
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speaker
cradle/sync cable
reset button
connector (bottom)
BATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See
"Installing and Removing the Battery" on page 25.
BATTERY — See "Using the Battery" on page 25 for information on the main
battery.
SPEAKER — Tap the speaker icon to adjust the volume.
CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR — Connect a cradle or sync cable. See
"Connecting to a Computer" on page 27.
RESET BUTTON — See "Performing a Reset" on page33 for information on
using the reset button.
24 About Your Device
Using the Battery
NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery
for at least 4 hours.
Before you use your device for the first time, you must install and charge
the battery. Once the battery is charged, use the power properties to
monitor the battery charge. See Pocket PC Help on the device for more
information.
Installing and Removing the Battery
To install the battery:
1 Ensure that the device is turned off.
2 Insert the left side of the battery into the battery slot at an angle, and
lower the right side into the slot until it clicks.
battery
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About Your Device 25
To remove the battery:
1 Insert the tip of the stylus into the battery lock.
2 Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position.
3 Lift the battery out of the slot.
stylus
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battery
battery lock
NOTE: Your service tag is located underneath th e 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.
Charging the Battery
Use one of the following options to charge the main battery:
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the charger adapter and then to
the device and to an electrical outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the sync cable and then to the
device and to an electrical outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the
cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 27 for more information.
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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
®
ActiveSync®" on page 86 for more information.
• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources:
•"Using Microsoft
®
ActiveSync®" on page 65
• ActiveSync Help on your computer
• ActiveSync Help on your device
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 Batter y" on page25 for more
information.
• Charge a spare battery.
NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first
time, ensure that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the
Dell™ Companion CD.
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To connect your device to the cradle:
1 Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer .
2 Connect the cradle cable to the USB connector on your computer.
power
cord
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AC adapter
cradle cable
cradle
USB connection
to the computer
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3 Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.
spare battery
charger
stylus holder (2)
front of
cradle
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 37).
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 23 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.
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