Dell™ Axim™ X51/X51v Owner’s Manual w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 135.
Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Related Information Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Unpacking Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Front, Side, and Back Views Front and Side Views Back View .
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Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . 65 . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Entering Text Using the Input Panel Typing With the Soft Keyboard Transcriber Writing on the Screen Editing Written Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Contacts Finding a Contact Using the Summary Screen Tasks Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Messaging Synchronizing E-Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 88 . . .
Using Odyssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority . . . . Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . . . . . . . . . . . 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 . . . . . . . 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before You Begin Related Information The following table guides you to the information you are looking for in the relevant device and computer documentation. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: How to set up my device and The placemat setup diagram and the information on the accessories, Dell™ Owner’s Manual connectors, and buttons on my device Information on using my device Dell Owner’s Manual and Pocket PC Help NOTE: To view Help, tap the Start button and tap Help.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: My Service Tag and/or Express Service Label located in the battery slot Code underneath the battery (remove the battery) Product Key Located on the COA (Certificate of Authenticity) label on the Getting Started CD Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.
Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Anguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924 Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Website: www.dell.com.ar E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.
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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions) 044-556-1469 Global Segment Japan 044-556-3469 Individual User 044-556-1760 Switchboard 044-556-4300 International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 (continued) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Korea (Seoul) E-mail: krsupport@dell.
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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers New Zealand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus Country Code: 64 General Support 0800 441 567 Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006 Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.
Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Portugal Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support Customer Care Country Code: 351 Sales Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 707200149 800 300 413 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 10 21 424 01 12 Puerto Rico General Support 1-800-805-7545 St.
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Before You Begin
Getting Started Dell Axim X51 and Dell Axim X51v are Dell's newest PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant). Axim X51 refers to the low and mid configurations while Axim X51v refers to the high configuration which has VGA support. See the table for "Accessories" on page 37.
Accessories Contents High Mid Low Dell Getting Started CD Standard Standard Standard AC adapter & power cable Standard Standard Standard standard battery (1100 mAH) Standard Standard Standard High capacity battery (2200 mAH) Optional Optional Optional Screen Protector Optional Optional Optional Optional: Needs to be ordered separately. See the following illustration for the standard and optional accessories.
Front, Side, and Back Views CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
P O W E R B U T T O N — Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. Press and hold again to light the display. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely. This saves your battery power. TOUCH SCREEN — Enter information through your touchscreen using the stylus. See "Entering Information" on page 64. S C R E E N P R O T E C T O R — Use screen protectors to protect your device’s touchscreen.
Back View stylus (extended) reset button battery (inside) battery lock in locked position cradle/sync cable connector (bottom) B A T T E R Y L O C K — Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See "Installing and Removing the Battery" on page 42. BATTERY — See "Using the Battery" on page 42 for information on the main battery. CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR — Connect a cradle or sync cable. See "Connecting to a Computer" on page 48.
Using the Battery Your device ships with a standard 1100 mAH (milli-Ampere-Hour) battery with an expected minimum of 5-8 hours of battery life. A higher capacity 2200 mAH can also be purchased. The 2200 mAH battery has an expected minimum battery life of 10-16 hours. NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at least 8 hours for the first charge. Before you use your device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Turn on your device using the power button.
4 Close the battery cover. 5 Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery lock to the right. battery cover battery lock in lock position To remove the battery: 1 Slide the battery lock to the left to unlock the battery cover. 2 Lift the battery cover.
3 Pull the tab to lift the battery out of the slot. pull-tab battery NOTE: Your Service Tag is located underneath the battery in the battery slot. You need your Service Tag to access Dell Support at support.dell.com or to call Dell for customer service or technical support. The Dell Express Service Code is also located here. Charging the Battery You must charge your battery before using it for the first time. Subsequently, recharge the battery every time it runs low (power button light flashes amber).
To recover from a critically low battery: 1 Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a charged battery. 2 Press the power button to turn on the device. By default, the device turns off if the device is left unused for a period of time. This is called the sleep mode. For information on setting the amount of time during which the device can remain idle before it turns off, see "System Tab" on page 75. To save power, you can turn off the power of the Axim without losing any data.
Start button connection icon volume control icon connection status icon for Bluetooth® wireless technology Changing the Display Mode on Your Device The Axim X51/X51v with Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premium Edition can display the screen in both landscape and portrait views. To change the display mode from landscape to portrait: 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 In the Settings window, tap System → Screen. 3 In the Screen window, tap Portrait to select portrait mode.
Operating the Axim Using the Power Button Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. This is the power saver mode. Press and hold again to light the display. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to turn off power completely. This saves your battery power. • When the device is connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the power button light is solid green.
Connecting to a Computer You can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to: • Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 107 for more information. • Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
cradle power cord AC adapter cradle cable USB connector on the computer cradle spare battery status light Operating the Axim 49
When the device is docked in the cradle, the power button on the device turns on and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 56). NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of the main battery. See the description of the power button lights on page 47 for more information. The spare battery status light on the cradle operates as follows: • Green — The spare battery is fully charged. • Amber — The spare battery is charging.
power cord device connector sync cable connector AC adapter USB connector on the computer sync cable Connecting to a Projector You can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable. NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the Axim X51v model. The VGA cable will not ship with your device unless you order it. NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program from the Dell Getting Started CD for the device to detect the projector. To configure the program, see the Help section in the program.
Using Cards Your device has two slots located on the top of the unit. The larger slot supports CompactFlash Type II cards. The smaller slot supports Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards, and the MultiMediaCard (MMC). All three memory card types are available in sizes from 64 MB to 1 GB or 2 GB. CompactFlash Cards Your device supports CompactFlash Type II cards. Some common types of cards include: • Modem — Connect a telephone line for modem data communication.
Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory card: 1 If a card or plastic blank is already installed, press in to release it, and then remove it. blank 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 more information.
To do a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button. stylus reset button Hard Reset NOTICE: When you do a hard reset, you lose all the data stored in your device Flash memory, and any programs that you installed on your device. Do a hard reset if: • You want to restore the device to factory default settings. • You forget your password and need to reset it. • Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have already attempted a soft reset.
To do a hard reset: 1 Press the Power button to turn the Axim unit On. 2 Press and hold the Power button down while using the Axim stylus to press the Reset button at the same time. 3 Release the Power button and the Reset button. The To clear all data in the memory screen appears. 4 Press the Contacts button on the Axim to delete all of the data in the memory of the Axim handheld. 5 Press the Mail button on the Axim to cancel the operation without losing data.
Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system comes with a host of new features and interface improvements. The screen view and touchpad is similar to Windows™ XP for computers. RAM is only used for running applications. Flash ROM is where all application, PIM data, and file storage happens. For details, visit the www.microsoft.com website.
Icon Description Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi data call Help icon Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from the Start menu. To access programs that are not listed in the Start menu, tap Start → Programs, and then tap the program name. NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.
Switcher Bar You can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. To launch Switcher Bar: 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 Tap System → Switcher Bar. The Switcher Bar icon, Tap , appears in the navigation bar. to view a list of all open programs. In the Switcher Bar menu: • Tap Brightness settings or Power settings to configure those settings. • Tap a program name to switch to that program. • Tap Exit current program to close the current program.
Icon Program Description Excel Mobile Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks that you created on your computer. Pocket MSN Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts. Word Mobile Create new documents or view and edit Word documents that you created on your computer. PowerPoint Mobile View PowerPoint presentation slides. Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen.
navigation bar Start menu command bar Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on an item name. When the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform.
Add new task Searching for Information The Search feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. To search for files or other items: 1 Tap Start → Programs → Search. 2 In Search for, enter the file name, word, or other information you want. If you have looked for this item before, tap the Search for arrow to select the item from the list. 3 In Type, select a data type to help narrow your search. 4 Tap Search. The My Documents folder and subfolders are searched.
You can also use File Explorer to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Programs → File Explorer. sort menu folder location Backing Up Data To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your device. Use ActiveSync to synchronize the files on your device with the files on your computer. You can also drag and drop files from your device to your computer using Windows Explorer.
Backing Up and Synchronization of Data Synchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and updates both with the most recent data. ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of data. Synchronization only backs up the data types selected in the Options settings. Options are selected first when establishing a standard partnership and can be changed at any time by clicking the Options icon on the Microsoft ActiveSync window.
For example, create a folder on your desktop called Other Axim Files. Use Other Axim Files to hold files that are not saved automatically. 1 From the Microsoft ActiveSync screen, click Explore. The Mobile Device window appears. 2 From the Mobile Device window, browse to any file or folder. 3 Select the file or folder and drag it to the Other Axim Files folder on your host computer. Confirming Backup Confirm that all the data you want is backed up on your host computer.
Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. NOTE: Some of the functions mentioned in this section may not be supported by the operating system in some languages. Entering Text Using the Input Panel Use the input panel to enter information into any program on your device. You can type using the soft keyboard or write with the stylus using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber.
suggested words To change word suggestion options, for example, the number of words suggested: 1 Tap Start → Settings → Personal → Input. 2 Tap the Word Completion tab. 3 Select the desired settings and tap OK. Typing With the Soft Keyboard 1 Tap the input selection arrow and tap Keyboard. 2 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. NOTE: Letter Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Letter Recognizer. 1 Tap the input selection arrow and tap Letter Recognizer. 2 Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. • Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.
Transcriber Transcriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to the way that you would write on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more, and then pause to let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters. NOTE: Transcriber is included with the English, French, and German operating systems. Other versions do not support Transcriber. 1 Start a program such as Word Mobile.
Editing Written Text To edit or format written text: 1 Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select. 2 Tap and hold the selected text. 3 Tap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu. You can also tap Menu → Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands. To convert written text to print-style text, tap Menu → 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. If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternatives or return to the original written text: 1 Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2 On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates. A menu with a list of alternative words appears.
alternate words Tips for getting good recognition: • Write neatly. • Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. • For better recognition, try changing the zoom level to 300 percent by tapping Menu → Zoom.
Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen. However, selecting and editing drawings is different than selecting and editing written text. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while written text cannot. Creating a Drawing NOTE: To zoom in or out on your drawing, tap Menu → Zoom and tap a zoom level. Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears.
Editing a Drawing To edit or format a drawing, you must first select it: 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handles appear. To select multiple drawings, drag to select the drawings. 2 You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawings and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu. You can also tap Menu → Edit at the bottom of the screen to select editing commands. To resize a drawing, drag a selection handle.
Using My Text When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages. To insert a message, tap Menu → My Text and tap a message. NOTE: You can add text to a My Text message after you insert the message. To edit a My Text message: 1 Tap Menu → My Text → Edit My Text Messages. 2 Make the changes and tap OK. Adjusting Settings You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap Start → Settings.
Personal Tab • Buttons — Assign the programs that launch when you press the device buttons. • Input — Adjust the settings for input method, word completion, and other options. • Menus — Add or remove items from the Start menu. • Owner Information — Enter your contact information. • Password — Set a password to protect the data stored on your device. • Sounds & Notification — Adjust the volume and set notifications. See "Notifications" on page 91 for more information.
• Mirror Mode — This is available only in the X51v model. Mirror mode allows users to see the same image on both the PDA screen and on an external display using a VGA cable. When enabled, an icon will be displayed on the command bar. To disable mirror mode, click on the icon or clear the checkbox. • Microphone — Adjust the microphone volume. • Power — Check the battery or charge status. Use the Advanced tab to set the amount of time that the device can remain idle before it turns off.
Communicating and Scheduling About the Microsoft® ActiveSync® Program Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest synchronization software for the Axim. ActiveSync transfers files and data between your device and a computer. It can upload drivers and programs to the device. ActiveSync should be installed before connecting the device to a computer. You can find the ActiveSync installation program on the Dell Getting Started CD.
NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure that you install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. NOTE: If your Axim fails to synchronize, check your computer security software to see if you have any firewall running. Firewalls may block the communication from your computer to your Axim. Installing and Using ActiveSync To install ActiveSync: 1 Insert the Dell Getting Started CD. 2 Click Getting Started to access the main menu. 3 Click Start Here.
About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging. NOTE: Pocket Outlook is pre-installed on your device. If not already installed, your Dell Getting Started CD has a copy of the Pocket Outlook installation program. Ensure that you install Pocket Outlook and not Outlook Express.
4 For an existing item in Calendar and Tasks, tap Edit → Categories. 5 For an existing item in Contacts, tap Menu → Edit → Categories. 6 Tap OK to return to the appointment, contact, or task. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu. Tap the Today icon to view the current date.
To create an appointment: 1 Tap Start → Calendar. 2 Tap Menu → New Appointment. 3 Enter a name for the appointment, and enter information such as start and end times. 4 To schedule an all-day event, in the All Day box, tap Yes. 5 When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar. To receive a reminder for an appointment: 1 Tap Start → Calendar → Menu → Options → Appointments tab. 2 Select the Set reminders for new items check box. 3 Set the time when you want the reminder to alert you.
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. category search field NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Menu → Options. To create a contact: 1 Tap Start → Contacts → New. 2 Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all available fields.
4 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 85. 5 When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar. Finding a Contact To find a contact: 1 Tap Start → Contacts. 2 If you are not in Name view, tap Menu → View By → Name. 3 Do one of the following: • Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed.
sort menu To create a task: 1 Tap Start → Programs → Tasks. 2 Tap New, enter a subject for the task, and fill in information such as start and due dates. 3 When finished, tap OK. 4 To copy an existing task from the task list, select the task you want to copy. Tap Menu → Edit → Copy, and then tap Menu → Edit → Paste. 5 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 85.
Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If a note is not open, the recording is saved as a stand-alone recording. To create a note: 1 Tap Start → Programs → Notes → New. 2 Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording.
Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages: • Synchronize e-mail messages using Exchange or Outlook on your computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network. NOTE: To create an e-mail account for your device, contact your internet service provider. Dell does not provide this service.
Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device. You need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see "Getting Connected" on page 93. When you connect to the e-mail server: • New messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder.
You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change the settings at any time: • Change options for Messaging synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. • Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Messaging on your device. Tap Menu → Options. On the Account tab, tap the service that you want to change.
To compose and send a message: 1 In the message list, tap Menu → Switch Accounts and select the account. 2 Tap New. 3 Enter the e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 4 Enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu → My Text and tap a desired message. 5 To check the spelling, tap Menu → Spell Check. 6 Tap Send.
Folder Behavior With a Direct Connection to an E-Mail Server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you use ActiveSync, POP3, or IMAP4. • If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook are automatically synchronized with your device. You can synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The folders you create and the messages you move are then mirrored on the server.
Notifications You can set your device to remind you when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you are notified in one of the following ways: • A message box appears on the screen • A sound, which you can specify, plays • A light flashes on your device To configure the reminders and sounds for your device: 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 On the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications.
Using File Explorer File Explorer lets you browse the folder contents on your device. The root folder is called My Device. My Device is similar to My Computer on the computer and contains My Documents, Program Files, Temp, Storage Card, and Windows folders, among others. To find an item: 1 Tap Programs → File Explorer. The My Documents folder and its subfolders appear. 2 Tap the folder list (labeled My Documents by default) and tap the folder you want to explore. 3 To open an item, tap it.
Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information. • Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Configure wireless networking for your device in one of the following scenarios: • Network Card is set up • Wireless Network is broadcasting SSID • Wireless Network is not broadcasting SSID If the Network Card is Set Up Normally the internal wireless card is already set up. There are times when you must choose the network card. On the Axim X51/X51v configurations that have built-in wireless, the network card is associated with the enabled wireless.
If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSID The Configure Wireless Networks window only shows wireless networks that broadcast a Network Name (SSID) and those that have been added. Add the network if it is not listed.
Using Odyssey Client Odyssey is a wireless LAN access control and security solution that provides strong security over the wireless link. It secures authentication and connection of wireless LAN (WLAN) users, ensuring that only authorized users can connect. Odyssey is mostly used in place of a manufacturer’s wireless networking client such as the Dell WLAN utility, Intel ProSET, or Windows XP’s Zero Config Service. To use Odyssey: • Tap Start → Settings → Connections Tab → Odyssey Client.
6 Enter security settings: • Association Mode allows for open, shared, or WPA association methods. • Encryption Method changes based on what mode is chosen. Options include none, WEP, and TKIP. • If 802.1x is used, check the box Authenticate using 802.1X. • For WPA-PSK, enter your Passphrase (key). 7 Depending on your selections, the next page appears. You could be asked to enter a WEP key or username and password. 8 Tap Next. 9 Here you can select EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) methods.
Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security Your Dell Axim X51/X51v supports 802.1x network authentication between the client and server with a logon password using Cisco LEAP. Cisco LEAP can be configured using the Odyssey Client application. NOTE: Before starting, ensure that the Wireless power is enabled using the Wireless On/Off button. NOTE: LEAP is not supported on a peer-to-peer network. LEAP is not supported on a low configuration Axim X51.
10 Tap OK. 11 Select the network that you added from the drop-down menu and tap the box beside Connect to. The status displays as connected (authenticated) when this process is complete. NOTE: For further details, please refer to the Odyssey Client help file included in your device. You can access the help file at Start → Help → Odyssey Client for Pocket PC or tap Help from the Odyssey Client main screen.
3 Tap Browse to navigate to a .pfx file you have stored on your device. Select the file, and tap OK. 4 Type in the RSA-type private key password for this certificate under Private key password. You can optionally click Unmask to make this password visible while you type it. 5 Tap Install Certificate when you are done. Using Infrared Infrared is used to send and receive information remotely, such as contacts and appointments, between two devices.
To configure a device with Bluetooth wireless technology in a Pocket PC environment: 1 Ensure that the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and within close range. 2 Tap Start → Settings → Connections tab. 3 Tap Bluetooth → Devices tab → New Partnership. Your device searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list. 4 Tap the name of the other device, and tap Next.
4 Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection. 5 Enter a name for the connection, such as ISP Connection. 6 From the Select a modem list, select your modem type, and tap Next. If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card. If you are using an external modem connected to your device with a cable, select Hayes Compatible on COM1. See the modem user guide for details. 7 Enter the phone number just the way you would dial it.
Creating an Ethernet Connection The term Ethernet refers to the family of LAN products covered by the IEEE 802.3 standard. It defines what is commonly known as the CSMA/CD protocol. To create an ethernet connection: 1 Contact your network administrator to obtain a user name, password, and domain name. 2 Install the network card driver, if required. For more information, see the documentation that came with your network card.
3 Enter a name for the connection. 4 In the Host name/IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP address. Your network administrator provides you this information. 5 Depending on the type of authentication that you want to use with your device, tap IPSec or PPTP next to VPN type. If you are unsure about which option to select, contact your network administrator. 6 Tap Next and enter your username, password, and, if required, domain. 7 Install the network card driver, if required.
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 using a modem or network connection and Messaging on your device. NOTE: The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway. You can use multiple e-mail services to receive your messages. For each e-mail service you intend to use, you must first set up and name the e-mail service.
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Adding and Removing Programs Some programs are already installed in the ROM when you received your device. You cannot remove these programs or accidentally lose the ROM contents. You can update ROM programs using installation programs with the *.pku extension. You can save data to Flash ROM. You can install any program created for your device, as long as your device has sufficient memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.
3 Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 4 Connect your device to your computer. 5 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 is installed on your computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device.
Adding a Program to the Start Menu 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 Tap Menus and then tap the check box for the program. If the program is not listed, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the computer to create a shortcut to the program using the following steps: a Use Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your device files and locate the program. b Right-click the program and click Create Shortcut.
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Using Companion Programs Companion programs include Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Windows Media Player for Pocket PC. To use a companion program on your device, tap Start → Programs, and then tap the program name. NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. Word Mobile Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
formatting toolbar input panel icon 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), Word template (.dot), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Plain Text (.txt). Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete files, make copies, or send files, tap and hold a file in the list.
If you are opening a Word document created on a computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu, so that you can see the entire document. Excel Mobile Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your computer and your device, to have up-to-date content in both locations.
formatting toolbar 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 Excel template (.xlt) and Excel (.xls). Excel Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete files, make copies, or send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the pop-up menu.
Tips for Working in Excel Mobile Use the following tips when working with large worksheets in Excel Mobile: • Use Full Screen: Tap View → Full Screen to see as much of your worksheet as possible. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. • Show and hide window elements: Tap View and then tap the elements you want to show or hide. • Freeze panes on a worksheet: Select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View → Freeze Panes.
To start a presentation: 1 Tap Start → Programs → PowerPoint Mobile. 2 In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view. 3 Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, slides will advance automatically. You can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are asked to save and close the first one. You can view a document in a variety of formats, including PowerPoint (.ppt) and PowerPoint Mobile (.pps).
To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or a Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your account. NOTE: Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at www.passport.com. Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at www.hotmail.com.
To see who is online without them seeing you, tap Menu → My Status → Appear Offline. If you block a contact, you appear offline but remain on the blocked contact's list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, and then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu. Chatting With Contacts • Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and then tap Send.
Using Internet Explorer Mobile Use Internet Explorer Mobile 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. For more information on connecting to the Internet, see "Getting Connected" on page 93.
6 In the Download tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep. 7 Synchronize your device and computer. Mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device. If you did not specify an update schedule in step 3, you need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your computer and device.
Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile on your device. The computer and the device are updated, with changes made to either list, each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link is downloaded to your device—you need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content.
To view mobile favorites and channels: 1 Tap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites. 2 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. You need to synchronize with your computer again to download the page to your device, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining the Axim To conduct periodic maintenance of your device, use the Dell Axim Self Diagnostic Utility available on the Getting Started CD. This diagnostic utility tests many features of your device: buttons, operating system version, battery status, video play, LED, driver, mirror mode, Bluetooth, Wireless, and USB Link Test. Installing the Diagnostic Utility To install the utility: 1 Create an ActiveSync connection between the device and a computer.
Troubleshooting The following table lists some common problems you might face and their probable solutions. To troubleshoot, use a single solution from the bullet list or a combination of solutions in the given order. For soft or hard reset, please refer to "Resetting the Axim" on page 53. Problem Solution Accessory with form factor as Compact • Remove the card from the slot and soft reset the device. Flash II or Secure Digital Card has not been detected by the device.
Problem Solution Device gives memory error • Run the device self diagnostics. • Soft reset the device. • Hard reset the device but do not clear data. • Hard reset the device and clear data. Bluetooth Keyboard not working • Hold Left CTRL, Left FN, Right FN for 3-5 seconds. • Soft reset the device, then: • Tap Start → Settings → Dell Axim Executive Keyboard • Tap Enable and try to setup the keyboard again • Replace the batteries in the keyboard. • Hard reset the device, then reinstall keyboard driver.
Problem Solution Waiting for GPS signal or no GPS Info • Turn off and then turn on the GPS in GPS Status Window unit. • Check Bluetooth Manager for serial port connection. • Use Auto Detect in Navigation software to find correct COM port and Baud Rate. • Check GPS unit location - Top of unit must be able to "see" the sky.
File Download Security Warning The following File Download Security Warning message appears when attempting to install software programs on your Dell system running Microsoft® Window® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). As a safety precaution, the File Download Security Warning appears whenever you attempt to install a software program on your system. This occurs regardless of who makes the software you are attempting to install. NOTE: This warning does not indicate a problem with your Dell system.
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Appendix Specifications System Information Processor Memory Hi Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHz Med Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 520 MHz Low Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 416 MHz Hi 64 MB/256 MB NAND Flash ROM Med 64 MB/128 MB NAND Flash ROM Low 64 MB/128 MB NAND Flash ROM Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.
Controls and Lights Navigation 5-way navigation button Buttons: four program buttons: Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Home power on/off on/off button for WLAN/Bluetooth® wireless technology voice record button reset button lock button Lights: synchronization/communication event notification charge status Expansion Slots Secure Digital memory card one Secure Digital memory card slot (3.3v) supports 1-bit and 4-bit SDIO card CompactFlash card one CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.
Physical Dimensions: Length 119.0 mm (4.69 inches) Width 73.0 mm (2.87 inches) Height 16.9 mm (0.67 inch) Weight Hi 175 g (6.2 oz) VGA with standard battery NOTE: The weight Med 167 g (5.9 oz) VGA with standard battery Low 167 g (5.9 oz) VGA with standard battery described refers to the device, not including the CompactFlash card or the Secure Digital memory card. Audio Audio controller WM8750L sound chip Stereo conversion 16-bit stereo; 8.0-, 11.025-, 22.05-, and 44.
Wireless Connectivity WLAN (802.11b) Hi 802.11b Med 802.11b Low SDIO card only (CF not supported) Network standard IEEE 802.11b Data rate 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps Modulation CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps); DQPSK (2 Mbps); DBSPK (1 Mbps) Network architecture ad-hoc and infrastructure Operating frequencies 2.4–2.497 GHz Operating channels 1–11 (North America); 1–13 (Europe and Japan) RF output power 13.0 dBm maximum Range indoor — up to 10 m (120 ft) at 5 Mbps and 75 m at 0.
Power Supply Battery type: Main 1100-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechargeable battery (standard) 2200-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechargeable battery (optional) Backup Capacitor to preserve RTC data AC adapter: Supply voltage 100–240 VAC Frequency 50–60 Hz Current consumption 0.4 A Output voltage 5.4 VDC Output current 2.
Environmental (continued) Altitude (maximum): operating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft) storage 0 to 12,190 m (0 to 40,000 ft) Maximum shock (measured with a 2 ms half-sine pulse): operating 200 G storage 400 G Maximum vibration (using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates user environment): operating 2.6 GRMS storage 3.
Glossary 8 0 2 . 1 1 ( W I -F I ) — A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. B L U E T O O T H ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY — A wireless technology standard for short-range (10 m [30 ft]) networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D — A removable card that is used to expand the capabilities of a device.
R O M — 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. S D R A M — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the microprocessor.
Index A C ActiveSync installing, 78 Calendar about, 80 appointments, 81 meeting requests, 81 appointments scheduling, 81 audio Media player, 118 notifications, 91 Categories, 79 B CompactFlash about, 52 installing, 52 slot, 39 battery charging, 44 main, 42 using and installing, 42 block recognizer, 67 Bluetooth settings, 76 buttons about, 47 Calendar, 40 Contacts, 40 Home, 40 locations, 39 navigator, 40 program buttons, 57 record, 40 reset, 41 command bar, 59 communicating with other devices, 93 c
delete a contact, 60 delete a file in Excel, 114 delete a file in PowerPoint, 116 expansion slots CompactFlash, 52 locations, 39 delete a file in Word, 112 device Buttons and the Stylus, 47 disconnecting dial-up connection, 104 from a cable or cradle, 104 from a network, 104 infrared sensor, 104 drawing creating, 72 drawing on the Screen, 72 E editing written text, 69 e-mail composing messages, 88 connecting to a server, 87, 105 message list, 87 Messaging, 86 organizing, 89 synchronizing, 86 ethernet con
K N keyboard soft, 66 navigation bar, 59 L Notes creating, 85 letter recognizer, 67 network connecting to, 93 notifications about, 91 M Media Player about, 118 meeting requests creating, 81 memory conserving, 120 Messaging about, 86 microphone recording a message, 73 Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® , 77 Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.
programs (continued) Pocket Outlook, 79 PowerPoint Mobile, 115 removing, 109 Start menu, 109 Switcher Bar, 58 Tasks, 83 Word Mobile, 111 software. See programs projector, 51 synchronizing with your computer, 48 specifications, 129 stylus using, 47 Switcher Bar, 58 sync cable connecting to a computer, 50 R recording voice messages, 73 reminders.
Using the Power Button, 47 Using Your Axim, 45 V video Media Player, 118 VPN connection, 103 W Word about, 111 delete files, 112 writing block recognizer, 67 converting written text to print-style text, 67-68 drawing, 72 letter recognizer, 67 on the screen, 68 transcriber, 68 Index 141
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