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...Corporation; under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, PowerApp, PowerVault, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and DellNet are trademarks of your computer. Notes...Mobile is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark owned by Dell...
...Corporation; under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Axim, TrueMobile, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell Precision, PowerApp, PowerVault, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and DellNet are trademarks of your computer. Notes...Mobile is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark owned by Dell...
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Contents Before You Begin 9 Related Information 9 Contacting Dell 10 1 Getting Started 37 Unpacking Your Device 37 Front, Side, and Back Views 39 Front and Side Views 39 Back View 41 Using the Battery 42 Installing and Removing the Battery 42 Charging the Battery 44 Using Your Axim 45 Changing the Display Mode on Your Device . . . . 46 2 Operating the Axim 47 Using the Power Button 47 Using the Stylus 47 Contents 3
Contents Before You Begin 9 Related Information 9 Contacting Dell 10 1 Getting Started 37 Unpacking Your Device 37 Front, Side, and Back Views 39 Front and Side Views 39 Back View 41 Using the Battery 42 Installing and Removing the Battery 42 Charging the Battery 44 Using Your Axim 45 Changing the Display Mode on Your Device . . . . 46 2 Operating the Axim 47 Using the Power Button 47 Using the Stylus 47 Contents 3
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... to a Projector 51 Using Cards 52 CompactFlash Cards 52 Secure Digital Memory Cards 53 Resetting the Axim 53 Soft Reset 53 Hard Reset 54 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 56 Status Icons 56 Programs 57 Program Buttons 57 Switcher Bar 58 Navigation Bar and...
... to a Projector 51 Using Cards 52 CompactFlash Cards 52 Secure Digital Memory Cards 53 Resetting the Axim 53 Soft Reset 53 Hard Reset 54 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 56 Status Icons 56 Programs 57 Program Buttons 57 Switcher Bar 58 Navigation Bar and...
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PowerPoint Mobile 115 MSN Messenger 116 Setting Up 117 Working With Contacts 117 Chatting With Contacts 118 Microsoft Windows Media® Player for Pocket PC . . . 118 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 119 Mobile Favorites 119 Conserving Memory 120 Mobile Favorites Folder 120 Favorite Links 121 Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web 121 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . 123 Maintaining the Axim 123 Installing the Diagnostic Utility 123 Troubleshooting 124 File Download Security Warning 127 8 Appendix 129 Specifications 129 Glossary 135 Index 137 8 Contents
PowerPoint Mobile 115 MSN Messenger 116 Setting Up 117 Working With Contacts 117 Chatting With Contacts 118 Microsoft Windows Media® Player for Pocket PC . . . 118 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 119 Mobile Favorites 119 Conserving Memory 120 Mobile Favorites Folder 120 Favorite Links 121 Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web 121 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . 123 Maintaining the Axim 123 Installing the Diagnostic Utility 123 Troubleshooting 124 File Download Security Warning 127 8 Appendix 129 Specifications 129 Glossary 135 Index 137 8 Contents
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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, "Contacting Dell" on the packing slip. The Axim X51/X51v offers: .... Contents Axim X51 Cradle USB Sync cable Adapter Connector standard carrying case Dell Owner's Manual Accessories High 624 MHz, Wireless, Bluetooth Standard Optional Standard Standard Standard Mid 520 MHz, Wireless, Bluetooth Standard Optional Standard Standard Standard Low 416 MHz, Bluetooth ...
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, "Contacting Dell" on the packing slip. The Axim X51/X51v offers: .... Contents Axim X51 Cradle USB Sync cable Adapter Connector standard carrying case Dell Owner's Manual Accessories High 624 MHz, Wireless, Bluetooth Standard Optional Standard Standard Standard Mid 520 MHz, Wireless, Bluetooth Standard Optional Standard Standard Standard Low 416 MHz, Bluetooth ...
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... the stylus is oriented correctly when you are not using the reset button. Use this switch to a Computer" on the main battery. See "Resetting the Axim" on page 53 for information on page 48. Use the stylus to write or draw on page 42.
... the stylus is oriented correctly when you are not using the reset button. Use this switch to a Computer" on the main battery. See "Resetting the Axim" on page 53 for information on page 48. Use the stylus to write or draw on page 42.
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..., and important tasks. Use the Items tab to change the items that appear on the Today screen. This is called the sleep mode. Using Your Axim When you can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. To customize the Today screen: 1 Tap Start →... idle before it turns off, see "System Tab" on your device, the Today screen appears. Use the Appearance tab to change the background of the Axim without losing any data. You can turn off . To save power, you turn on setting the amount of time. To recover from a critically low battery...
..., and important tasks. Use the Items tab to change the items that appear on the Today screen. This is called the sleep mode. Using Your Axim When you can also view the Today screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping Today. To customize the Today screen: 1 Tap Start →... idle before it turns off, see "System Tab" on your device, the Today screen appears. Use the Appearance tab to change the background of the Axim without losing any data. You can turn off . To save power, you turn on setting the amount of time. To recover from a critically low battery...
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.... 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...
.... 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...
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... button to dim the display. On the device, the stylus replaces the mouse: • Tap - Tap and hold - This is safe. When the Axim is solid amber. • When the device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes green. Hold the stylus on or off power completely.... Operating the Axim 47 Press and hold again to light the display. On the pop-up menu that item. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to...
... button to dim the display. On the device, the stylus replaces the mouse: • Tap - Tap and hold - This is safe. When the Axim is solid amber. • When the device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes green. Hold the stylus on or off power completely.... Operating the Axim 47 Press and hold again to light the display. On the pop-up menu that item. Use Power Button tab to configure power button to...
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... for more information. • Charge a spare battery. You can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources: • ActiveSync Help on your computer • ActiveSync Help on your... device. 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. 48 Operating the...
... for more information. • Charge a spare battery. You can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using the Dell™ Getting Started CD. For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources: • ActiveSync Help on your computer • ActiveSync Help on your... device. 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. 48 Operating the...
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power cord cradle AC adapter cradle cable USB connector on the computer cradle spare battery status light Operating the Axim 49
power cord cradle AC adapter cradle cable USB connector on the computer cradle spare battery status light Operating the Axim 49
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... the connection status icon appears on the sides of the connector to release the lock before inserting or pulling out the connector. 50 Operating the Axim To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out of the cable to the USB connector on your device. See... sync cable connector to your device directly to connect your device. The spare battery status light on page 47 for more information. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing upwards. 2 Connect the USB connector of the cradle. The spare battery is fully charged. • Amber -
... the connection status icon appears on the sides of the connector to release the lock before inserting or pulling out the connector. 50 Operating the Axim To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out of the cable to the USB connector on your device. See... sync cable connector to your device directly to connect your device. The spare battery status light on page 47 for more information. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing upwards. 2 Connect the USB connector of the cradle. The spare battery is fully charged. • Amber -
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... to a projector using a VGA cable. Run the Viewer program for the device to detect the projector. Operating the Axim 51 The VGA cable will not ship with the Axim X51v model. power cord device connector sync cable connector AC adapter sync cable USB connector on the VGA cable to the device..., and then connect the other connector of the VGA cable to the projector cable. NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program from the Dell Getting ...
... to a projector using a VGA cable. Run the Viewer program for the device to detect the projector. Operating the Axim 51 The VGA cable will not ship with the Axim X51v model. power cord device connector sync cable connector AC adapter sync cable USB connector on the VGA cable to the device..., and then connect the other connector of the VGA cable to the projector cable. NOTE: You need to install the Viewer program from the Dell Getting ...
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... card types are available in the CompactFlash card slot, and slide the card into the slot. Connect a telephone line for more information. 52 Operating the Axim The smaller slot supports Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards, and the MultiMediaCard (MMC). Using Cards Your device has two slots located...
... card types are available in the CompactFlash card slot, and slide the card into the slot. Connect a telephone line for more information. 52 Operating the Axim The smaller slot supports Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards, and the MultiMediaCard (MMC). Using Cards Your device has two slots located...
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... Try a soft reset if the device does not respond when you feel a click. Operating the Axim 53 blank 2 Ensure that came with the card for more information. The soft reset is disabled when Axim is already installed, press in to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory... off mode. In other words, your saved files and programs are not deleted. If you tap the display or press a button. Resetting the Axim Soft Reset When you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it. Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory cards ...
... Try a soft reset if the device does not respond when you feel a click. Operating the Axim 53 blank 2 Ensure that came with the card for more information. The soft reset is disabled when Axim is already installed, press in to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory... off mode. In other words, your saved files and programs are not deleted. If you tap the display or press a button. Resetting the Axim Soft Reset When you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it. Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory cards ...
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... the device to factory default settings. • You forget your device. reset button stylus Hard Reset NOTICE: When you do a hard reset. 54 Operating the Axim To do a soft reset, use the stylus to reset it. • Your device is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you do...
... the device to factory default settings. • You forget your device. reset button stylus Hard Reset NOTICE: When you do a hard reset. 54 Operating the Axim To do a soft reset, use the stylus to reset it. • Your device is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you do...
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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 press the Reset button at the same time. 3 Release the Power button and the Reset button. reset button power button Contacts button Mail button Operating the Axim 55 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 cancel the operation without losing data.
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 press the Reset button at the same time. 3 Release the Power button and the Reset button. reset button power button Contacts button Mail button Operating the Axim 55 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 cancel the operation without losing data.
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..., visit the www.microsoft.com website. Status Icons NOTE: If there is only used for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system comes with a host of icons. Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Software for running applications. The screen view and touchpad is where all notification icons on the... New e-mail or text message (SMS) New instant message Battery level Low battery Battery charging No battery Sync Error Volume off Bluetooth 56 Operating the Axim
..., visit the www.microsoft.com website. Status Icons NOTE: If there is only used for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0 The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system comes with a host of icons. Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Software for running applications. The screen view and touchpad is where all notification icons on the... New e-mail or text message (SMS) New instant message Battery level Low battery Battery charging No battery Sync Error Volume off Bluetooth 56 Operating the Axim
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NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. Operating the Axim 57 Your device has four program buttons located on the label. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus ...
NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. Operating the Axim 57 Your device has four program buttons located on the label. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus ...
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...Dell™ Getting Started CD for additional programs that you can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. • Tap Exit Switcher Bar to close all open programs. To launch Switcher Bar: 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 Tap System → Switcher Bar. Internet Explorer Mobile... computer. Tap to view a list of all programs to that are on your device. Keep track of your tasks. 58 Operating the Axim Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. The following table contains a partial list of your friends and colleagues. Switcher Bar You...
...Dell™ Getting Started CD for additional programs that you can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. • Tap Exit Switcher Bar to close all open programs. To launch Switcher Bar: 1 Tap Start → Settings. 2 Tap System → Switcher Bar. Internet Explorer Mobile... computer. Tap to view a list of all programs to that are on your device. Keep track of your tasks. 58 Operating the Axim Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. The following table contains a partial list of your friends and colleagues. Switcher Bar You...