Dell X51 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Axim™ X51/X51vOwner’s Manual

10 Before You BeginContacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:•www.dell.com•support.dell.com (support)For sp

100 Getting Connected3Ta p Browse to navigate to a .pfx file you have stored on your device. Select the file, and tap OK.4Type in the RSA-type privat

Getting Connected 101To configure a device with Bluetooth wireless technology in a Pocket PC environment:1Ensure that the two devices are turned on, d

102 Getting Connected4UnderMy ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection.5Enter a name for the connection, such as ISP Connection.6From th

Getting Connected 103Creating an Ethernet ConnectionThe term Ethernet refers to the family of LAN products covered by the IEEE 802.3 standard. It defi

104 Getting Connected3Enter a name for the connection.4In the Host name/IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP address. Your network administrator

Getting Connected 105Connecting Directly to an E-Mail ServerYou can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail me

106 Getting Connected

Adding and Removing Programs 107Adding and Removing ProgramsSome programs are already installed in the ROM when you received your device. You cannot r

108 Adding and Removing Programs3Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide

Adding and Removing Programs 109Adding a Program to the Start Menu1Ta p Start→Settings.2Ta p Menus and then tap the check box for the program.If the

Before You Begin 11Country (City)International Access Code Country CodeCity CodeDepartment Name or Service Area,Website and E-Mail AddressArea Codes,L

110 Adding and Removing Programs

Using Companion Programs 111Using Companion ProgramsCompanion programs include Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Windows Media Player

112 Using Companion ProgramsYou can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are asked to save the first one. You can crea

Using Companion Programs 113If you are opening a Word document created on a computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu, so that you can see the

114 Using Companion ProgramsYou can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second workbook, you are asked to save the first one. You can crea

Using Companion Programs 115Tips for Working in Excel MobileUse the following tips when working with large worksheets in Excel Mobile:• Use Full Scree

116 Using Companion ProgramsTo start a presentation:1Ta p Start→Programs→PowerPoint Mobile.2In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to

Using Companion Programs 117To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a P

118 Using Companion ProgramsTo see who is online without them seeing you, tap Menu → My Status →Appear Offline.If you block a contact, you appear offl

Using Companion Programs 119Using Internet Explorer MobileUse Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages:• During synchronization with your com

12 Before You BeginAustria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail:tech_support_central

120 Using Companion Programs6In the Download tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level

Using Companion Programs 121Favorite LinksDuring synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer is synchronize

122 Using Companion ProgramsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1Tap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites. 2Tap the page you want to

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 123Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintaining the AximTo conduct periodic maintenance of your device, use the Dell Axi

124 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe following table lists some common problems you might face and their probable solutions. To troub

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 125Device gives memory error • Run the device self diagnostics.• Soft reset the device. • Hard reset the device but do

126 Maintenance and TroubleshootingFor more troubleshooting steps, please refer to your soft copy manual in the CD shipped together with your keyboard

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 127File Download Security Warning The following File Download Security Warning message appears when attempting to inst

128 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix 129AppendixSpecificationsSystem InformationProcessorHi Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHzMed Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at

Before You Begin 13Bermuda General Support1-800-342-0671Bolivia General Supporttoll-free: 800-10-0238BrazilInternational Access Code: 00Country Code:

130 AppendixControls and LightsNavigation 5-way navigation buttonButtons: four program buttons: Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Homepower on/offon/off

Appendix 131PhysicalDimensions:Length119.0 mm (4.69 inches)Width73.0 mm (2.87 inches)Height16.9 mm (0.67 inch)WeightNOTE: The weight described refers

132 AppendixWireless Connectivity WLAN (802.11b) Hi 802.11bMed 802.11bLow SDIO card only (CF not supported)Network standardIEEE 802.11bData rate1 Mbps

Appendix 133Power SupplyBattery type:Main1100-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechargeable battery (standard)2200-mAh lithium-ion removable, rechargeable b

134 AppendixAltitude (maximum):operating0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft)storage0 to 12,190 m (0 to 40,000 ft)Maximum shock (measured with a 2 ms half-sine

Glossary 135Glossary802.11 (WI -FI )—A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically

136 GlossaryROM — read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike RAM, retains

Index 137IndexAActiveSyncinstalling, 78appointmentsscheduling, 81audioMedia player, 118notifications, 91Bbatterycharging, 44main, 42using and installi

138 Indexdelete a contact, 60delete a file in Excel, 114delete a file in PowerPoint, 116delete a file in Word, 112device Buttons and the Stylus, 47dis

Index 139Kkeyboardsoft, 66Lletter recognizer, 67MMedia Playerabout, 118meeting requestscreating, 81memoryconserving, 120Messagingabout, 86microphonere

14 Before You BeginCanada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated Hardware and

140 Indexprograms (continued)Pocket Outlook, 79PowerPoint Mobile, 115removing, 109Start menu, 109Switcher Bar, 58Tasks, 83Word Mobile, 111projector, 5

Index 141Using the Power Button, 47Using Your Axim, 45VvideoMedia Player, 118VPN connection, 103WWordabout, 111delete files, 112writingblock recognize

142 Index

Before You Begin 15China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell

16 Before You BeginChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592(continued)Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Educationtoll-free: 800 858 266

Before You Begin 17Denmark(Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45Website: support.euro.dell.comTechnical Support for XPS portable co

18 Before You BeginFrance (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comHome and

Before You Begin 19Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail:tech_support_centr

Notes, Notices, and CautionsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ei

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Before You Begin 21Ireland(Cherrywood)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_direct_supp

22 Before You BeginItaly (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comHome and Small BusinessTechnic

Before You Begin 23Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)t

24 Before You BeginJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44(continued)Public Sales (government agencies, educationa

Before You Begin 25MacaoCountry Code: 853Technical Supporttoll-free: 0800 105Customer Service (Xiamen, China)34 160 910Transaction Sales (Xiamen, Chin

26 Before You BeginNetherlands(Amsterdam)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 31City Code: 20Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support fo

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Contents 3ContentsBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Contacting D

30 Before You BeginSpain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comHome and Small BusinessTechni

Before You Begin 31Switzerland(Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: Tech_support_cen

32 Before You BeginThailandInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 66Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P

Before You Begin 33U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comCustomer Care website: su

34 Before You BeginU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech

Before You Begin 35U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1(continued)Customer Service and Supporttoll-free: 1-800-456-3355

36 Before You Begin

Getting Started 37Getting StartedDell Axim X51 and Dell Axim X51v are Dell's newest PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant). Axim X51 refers to the low

38 Getting StartedOptional: Needs to be ordered separately.See the following illustration for the standard and optional accessories.Dell Getting Start

Getting Started 39Front, Side, and Back ViewsCAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions

4 ContentsConnecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Using the Sync Cable.

40 Getting StartedPOWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to dim the display. Press and ho

Getting Started 41Back ViewBATTERY LOCK — Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See "Installing and Removing the Battery"

42 Getting StartedUsing the BatteryYour device ships with a standard 1100 mAH (milli-Ampere-Hour) battery with an expected minimum of 5-8 hours of bat

Getting Started 434Close the battery cover.5Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery lock to the right.To remove the battery:1Slide the battery l

44 Getting Started3Pull the tab to lift the battery out of the slot.NOTE: Your Service Tag is located underneath the battery in the battery slot. You

Getting Started 45To recover from a critically low battery: 1Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a charged battery. 2Press the pow

46 Getting StartedChanging the Display Mode on Your Device The Axim X51/X51v with Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC Premiu

Operating the Axim 47Operating the AximUsing the Power ButtonPress the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold the power button to d

48 Operating the AximConnecting to a ComputerYou can either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync ca

Operating the Axim 49powercordAC adaptercradle cableUSB connector on the computercradlecradlespare battery status light

Contents 5Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . 65Typing With the Soft Ke

50 Operating the AximWhen the device is docked in the cradle, the power button on the device turns on and the connection status icon appears on the co

Operating the Axim 51Connecting to a ProjectorYou can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable. NOTE:The VGA option is available only with

52 Operating the AximUsing CardsYour device has two slots located on the top of the unit. The larger slot supports CompactFlash Type II cards. The sma

Operating the Axim 53Secure Digital Memory CardsUse Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data.To install a Secure Digital memory card:1If a

54 Operating the AximTo do a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button.Hard ResetNOTICE: When you do a hard reset, you lose all the data st

Operating the Axim 55To do a hard reset:1Press the Power button to turn the Axim unit On.2Press and hold the Power button down while using the Axim st

56 Operating the AximUsing Microsoft® Windows Mobile™Version 5.0 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition Mobile 5.0The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating sys

Operating the Axim 57ProgramsYou can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from the Start menu. To access programs that are not li

58 Operating the AximSwitcher BarYou can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close the open programs. To launch Switcher Bar:1Ta p Start→Settings.2

Operating the Axim 59Navigation Bar and Command BarThe navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current

6 ContentsContacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Finding a Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Using the Summary S

60 Operating the AximPop-Up MenusWith pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the cont

Operating the Axim 61Searching for InformationThe Search feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. To search for files or other

62 Operating the AximYou can also use File Explorer to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Progr

Operating the Axim 63Backing Up and Synchronization of DataSynchronization compares the data on your Axim with the data on your host computer and upda

64 Operating the AximFor example, create a folder on your desktop called Other Axim Files.Use Other Axim Files to hold files that are not saved automa

Operating the Axim 65Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. For more information, see Active

66 Operating the AximTo change word suggestion options, for example, the number of words suggested:1Ta p Start→Settings→ Personal→Input.2Tap t h e Wo

Operating the Axim 67Letter RecognizerLetter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on paper.

68 Operating the AximTranscriberTranscriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to the way that you would write on pap

Operating the Axim 69Editing Written TextTo edit or format written text:1Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select.2Tap and hold the sel

Contents 7Using Odyssey Client to Get a Certificate of Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Operating the AximIf you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap

Operating the Axim 71Tips for getting good recognition:• Write neatly.• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the

72 Operating the AximDrawing on the ScreenYou can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen. However, selecting and editing drawing

Operating the Axim 73Editing a DrawingTo edit or format a drawing, you must first select it:1Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selectio

74 Operating the AximUsing My TextWhen using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages. To insert a

Operating the Axim 75Personal Tab•Buttons — Assign the programs that launch when you press the device buttons.•Input — Adjust the settings for input m

76 Operating the Axim•Mirror Mode — This is available only in the X51v model. Mirror mode allows users to see the same image on both the PDA screen an

Communicating and Scheduling 77Communicating and SchedulingAbout the Microsoft® ActiveSync® ProgramMicrosoft ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest synchronizat

78 Communicating and SchedulingNOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure that you install ActiveSync on the compute

Communicating and Scheduling 79About Microsoft® Pocket OutlookPocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging, and Notes. You can use the

8 ContentsPowerPoint Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115MSN Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Setting Up . . . .

80 Communicating and Scheduling4For an existing item in Calendar and Task s, tap Edit→ Categories.5For an existing item in Contacts, tap Menu→ Edit →

Communicating and Scheduling 81To create an appointment:1Ta p Start→Calendar.2Ta p Menu→New Appointment.3Enter a name for the appointment, and enter

82 Communicating and SchedulingContactsUse Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly share Contacts information with

Communicating and Scheduling 834To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating not

84 Communicating and SchedulingTo create a task:1Ta p Start→Programs→Tasks.2Ta p New, enter a subject for the task, and fill in information such as

Communicating and Scheduling 85NotesQuickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note

86 Communicating and SchedulingMessagingUse Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages: • Synchronize e-mail messages using Exchange or Outlook on

Communicating and Scheduling 87Connecting Directly to an E-Mail ServerIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your computer, you can send an

88 Communicating and SchedulingYou specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can ch

Communicating and Scheduling 89To compose and send a message:1In the message list, tap Menu→Switch Accounts and select the account.2Ta p New.3Enter t

Before You Begin 9Before You BeginRelated InformationThe following table guides you to the information you are looking for in the relevant device and

90 Communicating and SchedulingFolder Behavior With a Direct Connection to an E-Mail ServerThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether y

Communicating and Scheduling 91NotificationsYou can set your device to remind you when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an ap

92 Communicating and SchedulingUsing File ExplorerFile Explorer lets you browse the folder contents on your device. The root folder is called My Devic

Getting Connected 93Getting ConnectedYou can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the I

94 Getting ConnectedConfigure wireless networking for your device in one of the following scenarios:• Network Card is set up• Wireless Network is broa

Getting Connected 95If the Wireless Network is Not Broadcasting SSIDThe Configure Wireless Networks window only shows wireless networks that broadcast

96 Getting ConnectedUsing Odyssey ClientOdyssey is a wireless LAN access control and security solution that provides strong security over the wireless

Getting Connected 976Enter security settings:•Association Mode allows for open, shared, or WPA association methods.•Encryption Method changes based on

98 Getting ConnectedUsing Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN SecurityYour Dell Axim X51/X51v supports 802.1x network authentication between the client and serve

Getting Connected 9910Ta p OK.11Select the network that you added from the drop-down menu and tap the box beside Connect to. The status displays as c