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...a trademark of Dell Inc. and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, PowerApp, PowerVault, and DellNet are registered trademarks and Mobile is a trademark of Dell Inc.; is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Other ...SIG, Inc. A02 under license. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2004 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are trademarks of EMC Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
...a trademark of Dell Inc. and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, PowerApp, PowerVault, and DellNet are registered trademarks and Mobile is a trademark of Dell Inc.; is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Other ...SIG, Inc. A02 under license. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2004 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are trademarks of EMC Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
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Using Secure Digital Memory Cards 29 Performing a Reset 29 Soft Reset 29 Hard Reset 30 2 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Device Buttons and the Stylus 32 Today Screen 32 Status Icons 34 Programs 35 Program Buttons 35 Switcher Bar 36 Navigation Bar and Command Bar 37 Pop-Up Menus 38 Finding and Organizing Information 39 Backing Up Data 40 3 Entering Information Entering Text Using the Input Panel 42 Typing With the Soft Keyboard 43 Letter Recognizer 43 Block Recognizer 44 Transcriber 44 Editing Typed Text 45 4 Contents
Using Secure Digital Memory Cards 29 Performing a Reset 29 Soft Reset 29 Hard Reset 30 2 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Device Buttons and the Stylus 32 Today Screen 32 Status Icons 34 Programs 35 Program Buttons 35 Switcher Bar 36 Navigation Bar and Command Bar 37 Pop-Up Menus 38 Finding and Organizing Information 39 Backing Up Data 40 3 Entering Information Entering Text Using the Input Panel 42 Typing With the Soft Keyboard 43 Letter Recognizer 43 Block Recognizer 44 Transcriber 44 Editing Typed Text 45 4 Contents
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8 Using Companion Programs Microsoft Pocket Word 82 Pocket Excel 84 Tips for Working in Pocket Excel 86 MSN Messenger 86 Setting Up 87 Working With Contacts 87 Chatting With Contacts 88 Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 88 Microsoft Reader 88 Using the Library 89 Reading a Book 90 Using Reader Features 90 Removing a Book 91 9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites 94 Conserving Memory 95 Mobile Favorites Folder 95 Favorite Links 95 Using AvantGo Channels 96 Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web . . . . . 96 Contents 7
8 Using Companion Programs Microsoft Pocket Word 82 Pocket Excel 84 Tips for Working in Pocket Excel 86 MSN Messenger 86 Setting Up 87 Working With Contacts 87 Chatting With Contacts 88 Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 88 Microsoft Reader 88 Using the Library 89 Reading a Book 90 Using Reader Features 90 Removing a Book 91 9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites 94 Conserving Memory 95 Mobile Favorites Folder 95 Favorite Links 95 Using AvantGo Channels 96 Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web . . . . . 96 Contents 7
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... water. Remove moisture from your display. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can take the following steps to install the component. If possible, use a commercial window cleaner to clean your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to moisture can do not remove the component from the top of the...
... water. Remove moisture from your display. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can take the following steps to install the component. If possible, use a commercial window cleaner to clean your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to moisture can do not remove the component from the top of the...
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... "Using Secure Digital Memory Cards" on page 29 for information on using cable connections. WIRELESS ANTENNA-Allows you to record audio. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front, Side, and Back Views CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions ...slot (top) wireless antenna (optional) headphone connector scroll dial stylus (extended) power button touch screen record button Calendar button Contacts button wireless/ Windows Media Player on page 11. MICROPHONE-Allows you to transmit data (optional). 20 About Your Device
... "Using Secure Digital Memory Cards" on page 29 for information on using cable connections. WIRELESS ANTENNA-Allows you to record audio. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front, Side, and Back Views CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions ...slot (top) wireless antenna (optional) headphone connector scroll dial stylus (extended) power button touch screen record button Calendar button Contacts button wireless/ Windows Media Player on page 11. MICROPHONE-Allows you to transmit data (optional). 20 About Your Device
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... on the screen. Press and hold the power button to move the cursor on a keyboard. WIRELESS OR MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® MEDIA PLAYER ON/OFF BUTTON-On devices with wireless, this turns Windows Media Player on your device. NAVIGATOR BUTTON-Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the scroll dial within...
... on the screen. Press and hold the power button to move the cursor on a keyboard. WIRELESS OR MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® MEDIA PLAYER ON/OFF BUTTON-On devices with wireless, this turns Windows Media Player on your device. NAVIGATOR BUTTON-Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the scroll dial within...
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Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data 31
Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Device Buttons and the Stylus Today Screen Status Icons Programs Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-Up Menus Finding and Organizing Information Backing Up Data 31
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... want to select text and images. You can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Device Buttons and the Stylus Your device has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for the first time...and select options. • Drag - Touch the screen once with the stylus to change the items that displays on the Today screen. 32 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC The Today screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today's calendar, and important tasks. ...
... want to select text and images. You can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Device Buttons and the Stylus Your device has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for the first time...and select options. • Drag - Touch the screen once with the stylus to change the items that displays on the Today screen. 32 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC The Today screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today's calendar, and important tasks. ...
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Start button connection configuration icon volume control icon New items menu connection status icon Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 33
Start button connection configuration icon volume control icon New items menu connection status icon Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 33
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...is low. Tap the notification icon to configure connections. Main battery is full. Main battery is very low. Connection is occurring. 34 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Synchronization is not detected. Synchronization is charging. Main battery is beginning or ending. Icon Description Turns... network is low. Tap the icon to view all notification icons, the notification icon, , displays. Backup battery is detected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Status Icons NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notifications.
...is low. Tap the notification icon to configure connections. Main battery is full. Main battery is very low. Connection is occurring. 34 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Synchronization is not detected. Synchronization is charging. Main battery is beginning or ending. Icon Description Turns... network is low. Tap the icon to view all notification icons, the notification icon, , displays. Backup battery is detected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Status Icons NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notifications.
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... icons on the front of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. To see the full spelling of the device. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for check boxes and dropdown menus. Icon Description New instant message(s). New e-mail message(s). Drag the stylus off the label...
... icons on the front of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. To see the full spelling of the device. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for check boxes and dropdown menus. Icon Description New instant message(s). New e-mail message(s). Drag the stylus off the label...
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... list of your appointments and create meeting requests. Browse websites and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. 36 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for additional programs that program. • Tap Exit current program to close the current program. • Tap Exit ...programs. • Tap Exit Switcher Bar to or close the menu. The Switcher Bar icon, , appears in the navigation bar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Switcher Bar You can also use Switcher Bar to switch to close open programs. In the Switcher Bar menu: • Tap ...
... list of your appointments and create meeting requests. Browse websites and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. 36 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for additional programs that program. • Tap Exit current program to close the current program. • Tap Exit ...programs. • Tap Exit Switcher Bar to or close the menu. The Switcher Bar icon, , appears in the navigation bar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Switcher Bar You can also use Switcher Bar to switch to close open programs. In the Switcher Bar menu: • Tap ...
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... and hold the stylus on your tasks. It displays the active program and current time and allows you created on your MSN Messenger contacts. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 37 Icon Program Notes Description Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, or recordings. Send and receive instant...
... and hold the stylus on your tasks. It displays the active program and current time and allows you created on your MSN Messenger contacts. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 37 Icon Program Notes Description Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, or recordings. Send and receive instant...
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To close the menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu. 38 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for an item. For example, you can quickly select an action for Pocket PC When the menu appears, lift the stylus ...and tap the action you want to a contact. To access a pop-up menus vary from program to program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com navigation bar Start menu command bar Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can use the pop-up menu in the pop...
To close the menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu. 38 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for an item. For example, you can quickly select an action for Pocket PC When the menu appears, lift the stylus ...and tap the action you want to a contact. To access a pop-up menus vary from program to program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com navigation bar Start menu command bar Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can use the pop-up menu in the pop...
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You can also use the File Explorer to find , select a data type from the drop-down menu, and then tap Go to start the search. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 39 On the Start menu, tap Programs and tap File Explorer. Enter the item that you to quickly locate information. Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your device helps you want to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Find.
You can also use the File Explorer to find , select a data type from the drop-down menu, and then tap Go to start the search. Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Sof tware for Pocket PC 39 On the Start menu, tap Programs and tap File Explorer. Enter the item that you to quickly locate information. Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your device helps you want to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Find.
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You can also drag and drop files from your device to synchronize the files on your device with the files on your device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com sort menu folder location Backing Up Data To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your computer. Use ActiveSync to your computer for additional information. 40 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC See the ActiveSync Help on your computer using Windows Explorer.
You can also drag and drop files from your device to synchronize the files on your device with the files on your device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com sort menu folder location Backing Up Data To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your computer. Use ActiveSync to your computer for additional information. 40 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC See the ActiveSync Help on your computer using Windows Explorer.
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... and your data. • Clock - Change the time or set notifications. Adjust the microphone gain. 54 Adjusting Settings www.dell.com | support.dell.com You can adjust the device settings to conserve power. • Certificates - See Pocket PC Help on page 74 for input...settings to suit the way you to protect the data stored on your device. • Sounds & Notification - Find information about Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for additional information on a keyboard. • Owner Information - NOTE: Depending on the features of the navigator button...
... and your data. • Clock - Change the time or set notifications. Adjust the microphone gain. 54 Adjusting Settings www.dell.com | support.dell.com You can adjust the device settings to conserve power. • Certificates - See Pocket PC Help on page 74 for input...settings to suit the way you to protect the data stored on your device. • Sounds & Notification - Find information about Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for additional information on a keyboard. • Owner Information - NOTE: Depending on the features of the navigator button...
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... the information on your computer with the information on your computer and updates both the Microsoft Windows® and Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD. 58 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® Your files are synchronized and...default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of past appointments you need both with the most recent information. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync. The Pocket PC version is synchronized. To synchronize your data, you want synchronized. For example, you select the ...
... the information on your computer with the information on your computer and updates both the Microsoft Windows® and Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD. 58 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® Your files are synchronized and...default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of past appointments you need both with the most recent information. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync. The Pocket PC version is synchronized. To synchronize your data, you want synchronized. For example, you select the ...
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...your computer). You cannot remove these programs, and you never accidentally lose ROM contents. Once the software has been installed on the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for different device types and processors. b On the System tab, tap About. Many programs provide special installation instructions.... processor type. 3 Read any program created for your device on your computer before installing software on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Programs that were already installed when you received your computer. 5 Double-click the *.exe file.
...your computer). You cannot remove these programs, and you never accidentally lose ROM contents. Once the software has been installed on the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for different device types and processors. b On the System tab, tap About. Many programs provide special installation instructions.... processor type. 3 Read any program created for your device on your computer before installing software on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Programs that were already installed when you received your computer. 5 Double-click the *.exe file.
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...shortcut to see a list of all folders on the device. 3 Tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste on the pop-up menu. Tap the folder list (labeled My Documents by default) and... Shortcut. For more information on using File Explorer, see ActiveSync Help on the Computer Use Explorer in the Windows folder. Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in ActiveSync to the Start Menu 1 Tap the Start... on the Start menu. Using File Explorer on page 39. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding a Program to explore your computer. 78 Adding and Removing Programs
...shortcut to see a list of all folders on the device. 3 Tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste on the pop-up menu. Tap the folder list (labeled My Documents by default) and... Shortcut. For more information on using File Explorer, see ActiveSync Help on the Computer Use Explorer in the Windows folder. Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in ActiveSync to the Start Menu 1 Tap the Start... on the Start menu. Using File Explorer on page 39. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding a Program to explore your computer. 78 Adding and Removing Programs