Dell™ Axim™ X50 Owner’s Manual Models HC03U, HC03UL, and HD04U 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 163.
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SAFETY: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SAFETY: Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SAFETY: Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CAUTION: Safety Instructions SAFETY: Air Travel SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . When Using Your Device . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . .
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Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Buttons . Switcher Bar 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Navigation Bar and Command Bar . Pop-Up Menus 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Searching for Information . Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 . . . . . . . .
3 Communicating and Scheduling About Microsoft®ActiveSync® Program Installing and Using ActiveSync . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . 86 About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Categories . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Creating a Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Creating Meeting Requests . . . . . . . . . . . 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Getting Connected Using Wi-Fi (802.11b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . . . . . . . . . . 102 If the Wireless Network is Broadcasting SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 If the Network Card is Set Up Using Odyssey Client Adding a Network Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security . . . . . 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 . . . . . .
5 Adding and Removing Programs Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 . . . . . . 116 . . . . . . . . . 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Downloading Programs From the Internet Adding a Program to the Start Menu Removing Programs 6 Using Companion Programs Word Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Excel Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Tips for Working in Excel Mobile . . . . . . . . . 122 . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining the Axim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . . 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Installing the Diagnostic Utility Troubleshooting File Download Security Warning 8 Appendix Specifications Dell™ Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . 149 Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . 153 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . 154 . . . . . . . . 158 . . . . . . . . . 159 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . . . . . . .
CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your device and working environment from potential damage. SAFETY: General • Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com SAFETY: Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. • Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source.
SAFETY: Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell device while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.
SAFETY: Battery Disposal Your device uses a lithium-ion battery and a rechargeable NiMH battery. For instructions about replacing the batteries in your device, see "Using the Battery" on page 48. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site. Before You Begin Related Information The following table guides you to the information you are looking for in the relevant device and computer documentation.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: Up-to-date information about your Pocket PC www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile and support.dell.com 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 ROM upgrades To upgrade ROM correctly, see support.dell.com. Read the ROM documentation before attempting to upgrade.
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Getting Started Dell Axim X50 and X50v are Dell's relatively new handheld devices (Personal Digital Assistant). Axim X50 refers to the low and mid configurations while Axim X50v refers to the high configuration which has VGA support. See the table for "Accessories" on page 43.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessories Contents High Mid Low Axim X50/X50v Getting Started CD Standard Standard Standard AC adapter & localized power cord Standard Standard Standard standard battery (1100 mAH) Standard Standard Standard High capacity battery∗ (2200 Optional mAH) Optional Optional Screen Protectors Standard Standard Standard 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 on page 11.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. Press and hold again to light the display. TOUCH SCREEN — Enter information through your touchscreen using the stylus. See "Entering Information" on page 72. SCREEN PROTECTOR — Use screen protectors to protect your device’s touchscreen. You must change the protectors with usage to enhance the life of the touchscreen.
Back View stylus (extended) reset button battery (inside) battery lock cradle/sync cable connector (bottom) BATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See "Installing and Removing the Battery" on page 48. BATTERY — See "Using the Battery" on page 48 for information on the main battery. CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR — Connect a cradle or sync cable. See "Connecting to a Computer" on page 56.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
4 Close the battery cover. 5 Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery lock to the right. battery cover battery lock To remove the battery: 1 Slide the battery lock to the left to unlock the battery cover. 2 Lift the battery cover.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. 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).
If the main battery is critically low, the device enters "sleep" mode and the device turns off. NOTE: To prevent data loss, a portion of the main battery will keep data safe for 72 hours if your device enters sleep mode. An additional battery, the internal backup battery, is designed to keep your data safe when you remove the main battery. The internal backup battery will keep data safe for 30 minutes.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Your Axim When you turn on your device, or after four hours of inactivity, the Today screen appears. You can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. The Today screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today’s calendar, and important tasks. To customize the Today screen: 1 Tap Start →Settings. 2 Tap the Personal tab →Today. Use the Appearance tab to change the background of the Today screen.
Changing the Display Mode on Your Device The Axim X50/X50v 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. NOTE: To change the display mode from portrait to landscape, tap Landscape. 4 Tap OK and close the window.
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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. • When the device is connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the power button light is solid green. • When the main battery charge is low, the power button light flashes amber. • When the battery is being charged, the power button light is solid amber.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 115 for more information. • Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
To connect your device to the cradle: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet. 2 Place the Axim in the docking cradle near your computer. 3 Connect the USB sync cable to the cradle and the computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com cradle spare battery status light 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 65). 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 55 for more information. The spare battery status light on the cradle operates as follows: • Green — The spare battery is fully charged.
You can charge the battery using a 5V/500 mA USB port when the device is turned off. NOTE: Using an external USB hub with 5V/100 mA ports to charge the device battery may cause a temporary voltage drop in the hub, and other USB devices connected to the ports on the hub may not work normally until the device is removed. NOTE: Charging the battery through a USB port takes more time than direct AC adapter charging. The device charger stops the charging process after seven hours.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the Sync Cable Use the sync cable to connect your device directly to the computer without using the cradle. NOTE: The sync cable is optional depending on the configuration of your device. To connect the sync cable: 1 Connect the sync cable connector to your device. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing upwards. 2 Connect the USB connector of the cable to the USB connector on your computer.
Connecting to a Projector You can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable. NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the VGA model of the device. The VGA cable will not ship with your device unless you order it. NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program from the CD for the device to detect the projector. To configure the program, see the Help section in the program.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When you do not have a CompactFlash card installed, insert the plastic blank to protect the CompactFlash card slot. To install a CompactFlash card: 1 If a blank is installed, remove it. blank notch in CompactFlash card slot 2 Align the tab on the back of the CompactFlash card with the notch in the CompactFlash card slot, and slide the card into the slot. NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 and hold the power button. 2 Using the stylus, hold down the reset button for about 2 seconds. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premium Edition 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Icon Description Bluetooth 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Entering Information You have several options for entering information: • Use the input panel to enter typed text using the soft keyboard or another input method. • Write directly on the screen using the stylus. • Draw pictures on the screen with the stylus. • Speak into your device microphone to record a message. Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device.
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. 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
• Mirror Mode — This is available only in the X50v 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. .
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Communicating and Scheduling About Microsoft®ActiveSync® Program Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 syncronize, 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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. 4 Tap OK to return to the calendar. Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 93. 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: 4 • Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tasks NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Menu →Options. Use Tasks to list things that you need to do. 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.
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.
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When you connect to the e-mail server: • New messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder. • Messages in the device Outbox folder are sent. • Messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder. Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than to your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Composing Messages 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.
Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders By default, messages are displayed in one of the five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, or Sent Items. The Deleted Items folder contains messages that have been deleted on the device. The behavior of the Deleted Items and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have selected. To change the options, tap Menu →Tools in the message list and tap Options. On the Message tab, select your options.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
Using File Explorer File Explorer lets you browse the folders 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.
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Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information. • Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 X50/X50v 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security Your Dell Axim X50 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 X50.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
5 In the Passkey field, if you want to use a passkey (recommended for enhanced security), enter a alphanumeric passkey between 1 and 16 characters, and tap Next. Otherwise, leave Passkey blank, and tap Next. NOTE: The Passkey for a remote Bluetooth device is usually found in the user manual for that device. The default Passkey for any Dell Axim is 1234. 6 Enter the same passkey for the other device. 7 Tap Finish.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter the phone number just the way you would dial it. If you need an area code, be sure to include it. Tap Next. 8 Enter your user name, password, and, if applicable, your domain. This information is provided by your ISP or network administrator. NOTE: You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a dynamically assigned address.
3 The Network Settings window appears automatically the first time you insert the network card, so that you can configure the network card. To change settings later, tap Start →Settings →Connections tab → Connections. 4 If you need to enter specific server information, tap the appropriate adapter, and then tap Properties. You may need to enter proxy server and VPN connection settings. For more information, see your network administrator.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Tap Finish. 9 To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect. NOTE: A VPN connection requires physical connection to a network. Ensure the unit is linked to a wire or wireless network before you manually start a VPN connection. Ending a Connection To disconnect: • To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete.
To set up an e-mail service: 1 In Messaging on your device, tap Accounts →New Account. 2 Follow the directions in the E-mail Setup wizard. For more information, tap Start →Help. To connect to your e-mail server, tap Account →Connect. For more information on using the Messaging program, see "Messaging" on page 94. Getting Help on Connecting For more information on getting connected, see the following resources: • "Messaging" on page 94. • Online Help on the device. Tap Start →Help.
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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 either ROM or RAM. 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. 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.
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. Word Mobile Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your device, or you can copy documents from your computer to your device.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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. Use Excel Mobile to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs. To create a new file: 1 Tap Start →Programs →Excel Mobile. 2 Tap New.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
will play back on the device. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, one slide will advance to the next automatically. Links to URLs are also supported. PowerPoint features not supported on the device include: • Notes: Notes written for slides will not be visible. • Rearranging or editing slides: PowerPoint Mobile is a viewer only. To start a presentation: 1 Tap Start →Programs →PowerPoint Mobile. 2 In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 101.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
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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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. Problem Solution System not responding to screen taps • Soft reset the device. • Check the button lock on left side of system. • Clean the touchscreen. System not responding to button commands • Check the button lock on left side of system.
Problem Solution GPS Unit not showing in Bluetooth Manager after new search Click New Partnership to start a fresh search for devices. No GPS signal when placed on the dashboard Many new cars from VW, BMW and Mercedes have a metal UV filter in the front window preventing GPS signals. Try placing the GPS unit near the rear window. Waiting for GPS signal or no GPS Info in GPS Status Window • Turn off and then turn on the GPS unit. • Check Bluetooth Manager for serial port connection.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
Appendix Specifications System Information Processor Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHz Memory RAM 64-MB SDRAM ROM 64-MB or 128-MB Intel® StrataFlash™ ROM Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Display Type QVGA, VGA TFT Color 16-bit, touch-sensitive, transflective display Size 3.5 inches (QVGA) 3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
Physical (continued) Height 16.9 mm (0.67 inch) Weight 165 g (0.36 lb) QVGA with standard battery 175 g (0.38 lb) VGA with standard battery NOTE: The weight 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Wireless Connectivity (continued) Client utility automatic location profile, site survey, diagnostics, current link status, ping Software support Wi-Fi certified Lights green (WLAN status) blue (Bluetooth wireless technology status) Switch Bluetooth wireless technology manual radio on/off (hardware button and software switch) to comply with aviation restrictions 2.4-GHz ISM band operation; compatible Bluetooth 1.
Environmental Temperature range: operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Thermal gradient: operating 15°C (59°F) per hour maximum storage 20°C (68°F) per hour maximum Relative humidity (maximum): operating 10% to 90% non-condensing storage 5% to 95% non-condensing 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 vibra
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The limited warranty on all Dell-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. 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. What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table.
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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.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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, 86 Calendar about, 88 appointments, 88 meeting requests, 89 appointments scheduling, 88 audio Media player, 126 notifications, 98 B battery charging, 50 main, 48 using and installing, 48 block recognizer, 74 Bluetooth settings, 83 buttons about, 55 Calendar, 46 Contacts, 46 Home, 46 locations, 45 navigator, 46 program buttons, 66 record, 46 reset, 47 command bar, 68 communicating with other devices, 101 CompactFlash about, 61 installing, 62 slot, 45 computer connecting
D Excel Mobile, 121 data backing up, 71 expansion slots CompactFlash, 61 locations, 45 delete pop-up menus, 69 delete a file in Excel, 122 delete a file in PowerPoint, 124 delete a file in Word, 120 F File Download Security Warning, 133 disconnecting dial-up connection, 111 from a cable or cradle, 111 from a network, 111 infrared sensor, 111 files backing up, 71 finding and organizing, 70 drawing creating, 79 H Hard Reset, 64 help ActiveSync Help, 112 finding, 112 E editing written text, 76 e-mail
Internet Explorer about, 126 browsing the web, 128 favorite links, 128 mobile favorites, 127-128 MSN Messenger setting up, 125 working with contacts, 125 My Text inserting, 81 Internet Explorer Mobile, 126 K keyboard soft, 73 L letter recognizer, 74 M N navigation bar, 68 network connecting to, 101 Notes creating, 93 notifications about, 98 P Media Player about, 126 Pocket MSN about, 124 meeting requests creating, 89 Pocket Outlook about, 87 memory conserving, 128 pop-up menus, 69 Messaging ab
programs accessing, 66 adding and removing, 115 adding programs using ActiveSync, 115 Calendar, 88 Contacts, 90 downloading, 116 Excel Mobile, 121 Media Player, 126 Messaging, 93 Notes, 93 Pocket Internet Explorer, 126 Pocket MSN, 124 Pocket Outlook, 87 PowerPoint Mobile, 123 removing, 117 Start menu, 117 Switcher Bar, 67 Tasks, 91 Word Mobile, 119 Secure Digital card slot installing cards, 63 location, 45 Service Tag, 16, 50 settings Connections tab, 83 Personal tab, 82 System tab, 82 Soft Reset, 63 softw
U Unpacking Your Device, 43 Using Your Axim, 52 V video Media Player, 126 VPN connection, 111 W warranty, 141, 149 Windows Media Player, 126 Word about, 119 delete files, 120 Word Mobile, 119 writing block recognizer, 74 converting written text to print-style text, 74-75 drawing, 79 letter recognizer, 74 on the screen, 75 transcriber, 75 Index 169
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