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  • Page 1 Dell™ Axim™ X5 User’s Guide Model HC01U w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. 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;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Finding Information 1 About Your Device Front, Side, and Back Views Using the Batteries Connecting to a Computer Using Cards Performing a Reset ....Front and Side Views .
  • Page 4 2 Using Microsoft Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs Program Buttons Switcher Bar Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data 3 Entering Information Entering Text Using the Input Panel Typing With the Soft Keyboard Letter Recognizer Block Recognizer...
  • Page 5 Recording a Message Using My Text 4 Adjusting Settings Personal Tab System Tab ....Connections Tab 5 Using Microsoft About ActiveSync Installing and Using ActiveSync 6 Scheduling and Communicating About Microsoft...
  • Page 6 Inbox ......Synchronizing E-Mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server Using the Message List Composing Messages Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders Notifications 7 Adding and Removing Programs...
  • Page 7 ® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader Using the Library Reading a Book Using Reader Features Removing a Book 9 Using Microsoft Explorer Mobile Favorites Conserving Memory Mobile Favorites Folder Favorite Links Using AvantGo Channels Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web 10 Getting Connected Using Infrared Creating a Modem Connection...
  • Page 8 Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only) "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

  • Page 9: Finding Information

    My service tag Find It Here: Getting Started placemat and the Dell™ User’s Guide Dell User’s Guide and Pocket PC Help. To view Help, tap the Start button and tap Help. Dell Companion CD Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap Help within a specific program Dell User’s Guide and Microsoft...
  • Page 10 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n...

  • Page 11: About Your Device

    S E C T I O N 1 A b o u t Yo u r D e v i c e Front, Side, and Back Views Using the Batteries Connecting to a Computer Using Cards Performing a Reset...

  • Page 12: Front, Side, And Back Views

    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 infrared sensor (top) Secure Digital card slot scroll dial record button reset button Calendar button...
  • Page 13 • 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. •...

  • Page 14: Back View

    Back View headphone connector (top) stylus (secured) backup battery cover main battery lock cradle/sync cable connector (bottom) O M P A C T L A S H C A R D S L O T information on using CompactFlash cards. —...

  • Page 15: Using The Batteries

    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.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing The Main Battery

    NOTE: Your service tag is located underneath the main battery. You need your service tag if you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or if you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A b ou t Yo u r D ev ic e...

  • Page 17: Installing And Removing The Backup Battery

    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: Ensure that the device is turned off. Insert the stylus into the backup battery release and slide the release to the left to remove the cover.

  • Page 18: Charging The Main Battery

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

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Computer

    • 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. ® " on page 78 for more information. ®...
  • Page 20 To connect your device to the cradle: Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer. 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 power...
  • Page 21 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).

  • Page 22: Using The Sync Cable

    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.

  • Page 23: Using Cards

    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.

  • Page 24: Secure Digital Memory Cards

    Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory card: blank If a card is already installed, press in the card to release it, and then remove it. Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot until you feel a click.

  • Page 25: Hard Reset

    reset button 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. •...
  • Page 26 A b ou t Yo u r D ev ic e...

  • Page 27: Using Microsoft ® Pocket Pc

    S E C T I O N 2 U s i n g M i c r o s o f t P o c k e t P C Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus Finding and Organizing Information...

  • Page 28: Device Buttons And The Stylus

    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.
  • Page 29 connection Start configuration icon button New items menu Using Microsof t volume control icon connection status icon ® Po cke t PC...

  • Page 30: Status Icons

    Status Icons NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notification icons, the notification icon, all notifications. Icon Description Turns sound on and off. Backup battery is low. Main battery is charging. Main battery is low. Main battery is very low. Main battery is full.

  • Page 31: Programs

    Icon Description Synchronization is occurring. New instant message(s). New e-mail message(s). 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 the Start button, tap Programs, and then tap the program name. NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus.

  • Page 32: Switcher Bar

    • Tap Exit Switcher Bar to close the menu. The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. See the Dell™ Companion CD for additional programs that you can install on your device. Icon Program...

  • Page 33: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    Icon Program Pocket Internet Explorer Notes Tasks Pocket Excel MSN Messenger Pocket Word 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 and close screens.
  • Page 34 navigation bar Start menu command bar ® U s i n g M i c r o s o f t Po cke t P C...

  • Page 35: Pop-Up Menus

    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 of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

  • Page 36: Finding And Organizing Information

    Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. On the Start menu, tap Find. Enter the item that you want to find, select a data type from the drop-down menu, and then tap Go to start the search.

  • Page 37: Backing Up Data

    Backing Up Data NOTICE: If you are upgrading to Pocket PC 2003 from Pocket PC 2002, do not use the Data Backup utility on your device or the Backup/Restore option in ActiveSync to back up your files. You cannot recover your data after you install the upgrade if you do so.
  • Page 38 ® U s i n g M i c r o s o f t Po cke t P C...

  • Page 39: Entering Information

    S E C T I O N 3 E n t e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Entering Text Using the Input Panel Writing on the Screen Drawing on the Screen Recording a Message Using My Text...

  • Page 40: Entering Text Using The Input Panel

    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 with the stylus. • Draw pictures on the screen with the stylus. •...
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Typing With The Soft Keyboard

    Typing With the Soft Keyboard Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap Keyboard. Tap the keys on the soft keyboard with your stylus. Letter Recognizer Letter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on paper.

  • Page 43: Block Recognizer

    Block Recognizer Block Recognizer allows you to use character strokes that are similar to those used on other handheld devices. NOTE: Block Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Block Recognizer. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap Block Recognizer.

  • Page 44: Editing Typed Text

    Editing Typed Text To edit or format typed text, you must select it first: 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 Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands.

  • Page 45: Editing Written Text

    Editing Written Text To edit or format written text, you must select it first: Tap the pen icon to deselect it. 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 Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands.
  • Page 46 To convert written text to print-style text, tap Tools and tap Recognize. 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.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Drawing On The Screen

    • You cannot add written text to a word to change it after the word has been recognized. You must delete the written word and write the new word. 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.

  • Page 49: Editing A Drawing

    Editing a Drawing To edit or format a drawing, you must select it first: Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the pen icon and drag to select the drawings. Tap and hold the selected drawing and tap an editing command on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 50: Recording A Message

    You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu. You can also tap Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands. To resize a drawing, ensure that the Pen icon is not selected, and drag a selection handle.

  • Page 51: Using My Text

    Using My Text When using Inbox 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.
  • Page 52 En te ring I nfo r m ation...

  • Page 53: Adjusting Settings

    S E C T I O N 4 A d j u s t i n g S e t t i n g s Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab...

  • Page 54: Personal Tab

    You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap the Start button and tap Settings. NOTE: Depending on the features of your device, you might have additional tabs and additional items on the tabs. See Pocket PC Help on your device for additional information on adjusting settings (tap the Start button and tap Help).

  • Page 55: Connections Tab

    • Certificates — View or delete certificates stored on your device. Certificates help establish your identity and the identity of other computers to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your data. • Clock — Change the time or set the alarm. •...
  • Page 56 Adjusting Settings...

  • Page 57: Using Microsoft ® Activesync

    S E C T I O N 5 U s i n g M i c r o s o f t A c t i v e S y n c About ActiveSync Installing and Using ActiveSync ® ®...

  • Page 58: About Activesync

    About ActiveSync You can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your device with ActiveSync. Synchronization compares the data on your device with the data on your computer and updates both with the most recent information. For example: •...

  • Page 59: Installing And Using Activesync

    To synchronize your data, you need both the Microsoft Windows Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync on your computer using the Dell™ Companion CD. The Pocket PC version is already installed on your device.
  • Page 60 ® ® Using Microsof t ActiveSync...

  • Page 61: Scheduling And Communicating

    S E C T I O N 6 S c h e d u l i n g a n d C o m m u n i c a t i n g About Microsoft Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes Inbox Notifications ®...

  • Page 62: About Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook

    ® About Microsoft Pocket Outlook Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, 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 Inbox. ® Using Microsoft ActiveSync , you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your device.
  • Page 63 NOTE: To customize Calendar, such as changing the first day of the week, tap Tools and tap Options. To create an appointment: In the Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. Tap New. Tap a field to select it, and enter a description and a location using the input panel.

  • Page 64: Using The Summary Screen

    To see all available fields, tap the input panel icon to hide it. Enter the remaining information, if necessary. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 68. When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar.

  • Page 65: Contacts

    For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, tap the Start button, tap Help, and then tap Calendar or Inbox. Contacts Use Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly share Contacts information with other device users using the infrared port.

  • Page 66: Finding A Contact

    To create a contact: Tap the Start button and tap Contacts. Tap New. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all available fields. To assign the contact to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list.

  • Page 67: Using The Summary Screen

    Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit. Tasks NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and tap Options. Use Tasks to keep a list of things that you need to do.

  • Page 68: Notes

    To create a task: Tap the Start button and tap Tasks. Tap New. Enter a description using the input panel. If necessary, enter a start date and due date or other information by first tapping the field. Tap the input panel icon to hide it to see all available fields.
  • Page 69 input panel icon record icon pen icon To create a note: Tap the Start menu and tap Notes. Tap 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"...

  • Page 70: Inbox

    Inbox Use Inbox 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. Synchronizing E-Mail Messages You can synchronize e-mail messages along with the rest of your data if you enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync.

  • Page 71: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    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.
  • Page 72 delete icon forward icon When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your computer, you receive by default: • Messages from the last 5 days • The first 100 lines of each new message • File attachments of less than 100 KB in size S c h e d u l i n g a n d C om m un i c a t i n g previous/next message...

  • Page 73: Composing Messages

    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.
  • Page 74 Contacts icon record icon In the To field, enter an e-mail of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. Or tap the Contacts icon to select names from the contact list. NOTE: All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book.

  • Page 75: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    Tap Send when you have finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and sent the next time you connect. Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, or Sent Items.

  • Page 76: Notifications

    • 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.

  • Page 77: Adding And Removing Programs

    S E C T I O N 7 A d d i n g a n d R e m o v i n g P r o g r a m s Adding Programs Using Microsoft Downloading Programs From the Internet Adding a Program to the Start Menu Removing Programs ®...

  • Page 78: Adding Programs Using Microsoft ® Activesync

    Programs that were already installed when you received your device are stored in ROM. You cannot remove these programs, and you never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with the *.xip extension. You can save data to either ROM or RAM.

  • Page 79: Downloading Programs From The Internet

    Double-click the *.exe file. If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device. If the file is not an installer file, you receive an error message stating that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different type of computer.

  • Page 80: Adding A Program To The Start Menu

    Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Adding a Program to the Start Menu Tap the Start button and tap Settings. Tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and then tap the check box for the program.

  • Page 81: Removing Programs

    Removing Programs Tap the Start button and tap Settings. Tap the System tab and tap Remove Programs. If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your device to locate the program. Tap and hold the name of the program, and tap Delete on the pop- up menu.
  • Page 82 Adding and Removing Programs...

  • Page 83: Using Companion Programs

    S E C T I O N 8 U s i n g C o m p a n i o n P r o g r a m s Microsoft Pocket Word Pocket Excel MSN Messenger ® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader...

  • Page 84: Microsoft Pocket Word

    The companion programs include Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft Reader. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap the Start button, tap Programs, and then tap the program name. Microsoft Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
  • Page 85 You can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit a document in a variety of formats, including Word (.doc), Pocket Word (.psw), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Plain Text (.txt).

  • Page 86: Pocket Excel

    You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes: typing, writing, drawing, or recording. These modes are displayed on the View menu. Each mode has its own toolbar, which you can show and hide by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar icon on the command bar. To change the zoom magnification, tap View, tap Zoom, and then select the percentage that you want.
  • Page 87 You can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second workbook, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit a workbook in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls).

  • Page 88: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To set a password, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then tap Password. Every time you open the workbook, you need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.

  • Page 89: Msn Messenger

    MSN Messenger With the MSN Messenger instant message program, you can: • See who is online. • Send and receive instant messages. • Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.

  • Page 90: Working With Contacts

    Working With Contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.

  • Page 91: Windows ® Media Player For Pocket Pc

    ® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Media Player for Pocket PC, tap the Start button→ Programs→ Windows Media.

  • Page 92: Using The Library

    Using the Library The Library displays a list of all books stored on your device or storage card. To open the Library: • On the Reader command bar, tap Library. • On a book page, tap the book title, and then tap Library on the pop- up menu.

  • Page 93: Using Reader Features

    The first time you open a book, you might want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if available. Subsequently, whenever you open the book, you are automatically taken to the last page read. In addition to text, each book page includes a page number and book title. You can also page through a book by using the up/down control on your device.
  • Page 94 Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then tap an option on the pop-up menu: • Add Bookmark — When you add a bookmark to a book, a color- coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. You can add multiple bookmarks to a book.

  • Page 95: Removing A Book

    Removing a Book When you finish reading a book, you can delete it to conserve space on your device. If a copy of the book is stored on your computer, you can download it again at any time. To remove a book from your device, tap and hold the title in the Library list, and tap Delete on the pop-up menu.
  • Page 96 Using Companion Pr ograms...

  • Page 97: Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer

    S E C T I O N 9 U s i n g M i c r o s o f t P o c k e t I n t e r n e t E x p l o r e r Mobile Favorites Using AvantGo Channels Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web...

  • Page 98: Mobile Favorites

    Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages: • During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on your computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web.

  • Page 99: Conserving Memory

    In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite and click Properties. On the Download tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep. Synchronize your device and computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.

  • Page 100: Mobile Favorites Folder

    Mobile Favorites Folder Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder (in the Favorites folder) in Internet Explorer on your computer are synchronized with your device. The folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync. Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device.

  • Page 101: Browsing Mobile Favorites And The Web

    Follow the directions on the screen. You need to synchronize your device with your computer and then tap the My Channels to complete the AvantGo setup. When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels, tap the Add or Remove link.
  • Page 102 back icon refresh icon home icon favorites icon ® Using Microsof t Po cke t I nt e r net E x p lo re r...
  • Page 103 To view mobile favorites and channels: Tap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites. Tap the page you want to view. The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer appears. If the page is not on your device, the favorite is dimmed.
  • Page 104 ® Using Microsof t Po cke t I nt e r net E x p lo re r...

  • Page 105: Getting Connected

    S E C T I O N 1 0 G e t t i n g C o n n e c t e d Using Infrared 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...

  • Page 106: Using Infrared

    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.

  • Page 107: Creating A Modem Connection

    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. Creating a Modem Connection Obtain the following information from your ISP: – ISP dial-up access telephone number –...

  • Page 108: Creating An Ethernet Connection

    Tap Next. Select other appropriate options and tap Finish. When you open Inbox, Pocket Internet Explorer, or MSN Messenger, your device automatically connects. Once you are connected, you can: • Send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox. Before you can use Inbox, you need to provide the information Inbox needs to communicate with the e-mail server.

  • Page 109: Creating A Vpn Connection

    Tap the Wireless Ethernet icon. On the Wireless tab, tap New Settings. Enter the SSID next to Network Name, and select whether the network connects to the Internet or work. Tap the Authentication tab to enable or disable WEP settings, depending on your network type.

  • Page 110: Ending A Connection

    • If a network with a broadcast SSID is not detected, skip to step 11. Tap The Internet. NOTE: If multiple networks are detected, tap the network to which you want to connect, tap The Internet, and tap Connect. Tap the Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections. Tap the Wireless Ethernet icon.

  • Page 111: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail messages by using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your device. NOTE: The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway.
  • Page 112 G e t t i n g C on n e c t e d...
  • Page 113 S E C T I O N 1 1 A p p e n d i x Specifications Regulatory Notices Contacting Dell...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications System Information Processor Memory Operating System Display Type Size Resolution Controls and Lights Navigation Scroll Dial Buttons: Lights: Appendix ® Intel XScale™ processor at 400 or 300 MHz 64- or 32-MB SDRAM ® 48- or 32-MB Intel StrataFlash™ ROM ®...
  • Page 115 Expansion Slots CompactFlash Secure Digital Ports and Connectors Infrared Power Cradle/synchronization connector Audio Physical Dimensions: Length Width Height Weight Audio Audio controller Stereo conversion Record Microphone/speaker Headphone one Type II CompactFlash card slot (3.3v) one Secure Digital card slot (3.3v) standard v1.2 (115 kbps) DC power in 40-pin connector...
  • Page 116 Power Supply Battery type: Main Backup AC adapter: Supply voltage Frequency Current consumption Output voltage Output current Environmental Temperature range: operating storage Thermal gradient: operating storage Relative humidity (maximum): operating storage Altitude (maximum): operating storage Appendix 1440-mAh Lithium-ion removable, rechargeable battery (standard) 3400-mAh Lithium-ion removable, rechargeable battery (optional) CR2032 lithium battery...

  • Page 117: Regulatory Notices

    (continued) Environmental Maximum shock: operating storage Maximum vibration: operating storage Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service.
  • Page 118 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 on the World Wide Web at accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117. Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.

  • Page 119: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)

    Once you have determined your computer’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 120 FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: HC01U • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Appendix...

  • Page 121: Ic Notice (Canada Only)

    Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).

  • Page 122: Ce Notice (European Union)

    Class A is for typical commercial areas. • Class B is for typical domestic areas. This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
  • Page 123 Appendix...

  • Page 124: En 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

    MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
  • Page 125 Class A Device Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device. MIC Class A Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class A product: Class B Device...
  • Page 126 Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class B product. Appendix...

  • Page 127: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    Current Consumption: Output voltage: Output current: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A.

  • Page 128: Contacting Dell

    NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. 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.
  • Page 129 Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): [email protected] International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business City Code: 2 Government and Business...
  • Page 130 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 900 tech_support_central_europe@d ell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Sales City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Fax...
  • Page 131 Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Czech Republic Website: support.euro.dell.com (Prague) E-mail: [email protected] International Access Technical Support Code: 00 Customer Care Country Code: 420 City Code: 2...
  • Page 132 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Denmark Website: support.euro.dell.com (Copenhagen) E-mail Support (portable International Access computers): Code: 00 [email protected] Country Code: 45 E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (servers): [email protected]...
  • Page 133 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: [email protected] Code: 990 E-mail Support (servers): Country Code: 358 [email protected] City Code: 9 Technical Support Technical Support Fax...
  • Page 134 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code France (Paris) Website: support.euro.dell.com (Montpellier) E-mail: International Access support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/email Code: 00 dell/ Country Code: 33 Home and Small Business City Codes: (1) (4)
  • Page 135 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Germany (Langen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 00 tech_support_central_europe@d ell.com Country Code: 49 Technical Support City Code: 6103 Home/Small Business Customer Care...
  • Page 136 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 16 [email protected] Country Code: 353 Ireland Technical Support City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K.
  • Page 137 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Italy (Milan) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 00 support.euro.dell.com/it/it/email dell/ Country Code: 39 Home and Small Business City Code: 02 Technical Support...
  • Page 138 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) Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business Sales Division (up to 400...
  • Page 139 Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Switchboard Luxembourg Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: [email protected] Code: 00 Technical Support (Brussels, Country Code: 352 Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels,...
  • Page 140 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Mexico Customer Technical Support International Access Code: 00 Sales Country Code: 52 Customer Service Main Netherlands Antilles General Support Appendix Area, Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383...
  • Page 141 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Netherlands Website: support.euro.dell.com (Amsterdam) E-mail (Technical Support): International Access (Enterprise): Code: 00 [email protected] Country Code: 31 (Latitude): City Code: 20 [email protected] (Inspiron): [email protected] (Dimension): [email protected]...
  • Page 142 International Access Code: 00 E-mail (Australia): [email protected] Country Code: 64 Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail Support (portable Code: 00 computers): Country Code: 47 [email protected] E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (servers): [email protected]...
  • Page 143 Technical Support International Access Code: 005 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 65 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 00 support.euro.dell.com/es/es/email dell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support...
  • Page 144 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Sweden (Upplands Website: support.euro.dell.com Vasby) E-mail: [email protected] International Access E-mail Support for Latitude and Code: 00 Inspiron: Country Code: 46 [email protected] City Code: 8 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: [email protected]...
  • Page 145 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: [email protected] Code: 00 E-mail for French-speaking HSB Country Code: 41 and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/email City Code: 22...
  • Page 146 Country (City) Department Name or Service International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Country Code City Code U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Customer Care website: Code: 00 support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...
  • Page 147 Technical Support Customer Service DellNet™ Service and Support 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 Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Projectors Technical Support...
  • Page 148 (EPP) Customers Dell Sales Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard- of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Appendix Area, Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1-800-456- toll-free: 1-800-234-...

  • Page 149: Limited Warranties And Return Policy

    Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty. To determine which warranty came with your hardware product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warranties and return policy for the U.S., the limited warranties and return policy...
  • Page 150 The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
  • Page 151 During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.
  • Page 152 We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

  • Page 153: Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.s. Only)

    You must ship the products to Dell within 5 days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original...

  • Page 154: Limited Warranty Terms For Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)

    – Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance – Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which Dell has not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
  • Page 155 The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).
  • Page 156 During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.
  • Page 157 What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service contracts can be found online at www.dell.ca or by calling Customer Care at 1-800-...

  • Page 158: Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

    If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from Dell, you may return them to Dell within 14 days after the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price.

  • Page 159: Dell Software And Peripherals (Canada Only)

    Dell company, you may return Dell Software and Peripherals products that are in as- new condition to Dell up to 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your packing slip or invoice;...

  • Page 160: 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America And The Caribbean Only)

    Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating...
  • Page 161 Dell World Trade LP One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, USA Dell Computadores do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 72.381.189/0001-10)/ Dell Commercial do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 822/0001-40) Avenida Industrial Belgraf, 400 92990-000 - Eldorado do Sul – RS - Brasil Dell Computer de Chile Ltda Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302,...
  • Page 162 Limited Wa r ranties and Re tu r n Po licy...

  • Page 163: Glossary

    Glossary ™ — A wireless technology standard for short-range (10 m [30 ft]) L U E T O O T H networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. O M P A C T L A S H C A R D capabilities of a device.
  • Page 164 R OM — read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its contents after you perform a reset. Some programs essential to the operation of your device reside in ROM.

  • Page 165: Index

    I n d e x ActiveSync about 57 installing 59 appointments scheduling 63 audio Media player 91 notifications 76 AvantGo about 100 battery backup 17 charging 18 main 16 using and installing 15 block recognizer 43 Bluetooth cards 23 settings 55 books library 92 Reader 91...
  • Page 166 12 Secure Digital card slot 24 files backing up 37 File Explorer 80 finding 80 finding and organizing 36 synchronizing 57 finding information 9 contacting Dell 128 help ActiveSync Help 111 contacting Dell 128 finding 111 Pocket PC Help 9...
  • Page 167 icons program 32 status 30 Inbox about 70 infrared using 106 input panel 40 Internet connecting to 105 Internet Explorer about 97 browsing the web 101 favorite links 100 mobile favorites 98 keyboard soft 42 letter recognizer 42 Media Player about 91 meeting requests creating 64...
  • Page 168 pop-up menus 35 print-style text converting written text to 42 programs accessing 31 ActiveSync 57 adding and removing 77 adding programs using ActiveSync 78 AvantGo 100 Calendar 62 Contacts 65 downloading 79 Inbox 70 Media Player 91 MSN Messenger 89 Notes 68 Pocket Excel 86 Pocket Internet Explorer 97...
  • Page 169 synchronizing with your computer 19 Tasks about 67 creating 67 text converting written text to print-style text 42 editing 44 input panel 40 typing 42 written 42 Today screen 28 transcriber 43 video Media Player 91 VPN connection 109 warranty 149 Word about 84 writing...
  • Page 170 Index...

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