Dell AXIM X30 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Axim™ X30Owner’s ManualPLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY! IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIG

10 ContentsWireless Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 127Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity . . . 127Japan Standard . . . . . . . . . . . .

www.dell.com | support.dell.com100 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet ExplorerBrowsing Mobile Favorites and the WebYou can use Pocket Internet Explorer t

Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 101The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer appears. If the page is not

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Getting Connected 103Getting ConnectedYou can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the

www.dell.com | support.dell.com104 Getting ConnectedUsing InfraredUsing infrared, you can send and receive information, such as contacts and appointme

Getting Connected 105 NOTE: You need to get the passkey from the remote device with Bluetooth wireless technology.An active connection with Bluetooth

www.dell.com | support.dell.com106 Getting Connected• If you are using Network Authentication (Shared mode), tap Authentication drop-down menu, select

Getting Connected 107To start using LEAP, perform the following steps.1Obtain the following information from your network administrator:• Network name

www.dell.com | support.dell.com108 Getting ConnectedCreating a Modem Connection1Install a modem card and appropriate adapters to connect an external m

Getting Connected 109When you open Messaging, Pocket Internet Explorer, or MSN Messenger, your device automatically connects. Once you are connected,

Important Information 11U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale These terms and conditions ("Agreement") apply to your purchase of computer system

www.dell.com | support.dell.com110 Getting ConnectedCreating a VPN Connection1Tap th e Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections.2Ta p Add

Getting Connected 111Ending a ConnectionTo disconnect:• When connected through dial-up or VPN, tap the Connection icon on your navigation bar and tap

www.dell.com | support.dell.com112 Getting ConnectedGetting Help on ConnectingFor more information on getting connected, see the following resources:•

Appendix 113AppendixSpecificationsSystem InformationProcessor Intel® XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHzMemoryRAM64- or 32-MB SDRAMROM64- or 32-

www.dell.com | support.dell.com114 Appendixreset buttonLights: synchronization/communicationevent notificationcharge statusExpansion SlotsSecure Digit

Appendix 115Microphone/speaker integratedHeadphone stereo connectorWireless ConnectivityDell™ 1210 WLAN Module (802.11b)Host interfaceCF+Network stand

www.dell.com | support.dell.com116 AppendixBluetooth 2.4-GHz ISM band operation; compatible Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology; includes manager for Bl

Appendix 117Regulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal

www.dell.com | support.dell.com118 AppendixIf necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician

Appendix 119Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule

www.dell.com | support.dell.com12 Important InformationDOCUMENTATION DELL PROVIDES WITH THE PRODUCT. DELL MAKES NO WARRANTIES FOR SERVICE, SOFTWARE, O

www.dell.com | support.dell.com120 AppendixCE Notice (European Union)Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the Electro

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com122 AppendixVCCI Notice (Japan Only)Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interferenc

Appendix 123Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeThe equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-p

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Appendix 125BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)If you find a or mark on the regulatorylabel on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the followin

www.dell.com | support.dell.com126 AppendixNOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this docum

Appendix 127Wireless Regulatory InformationThe Dell™ Axim™ X30 device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as d

www.dell.com | support.dell.com128 AppendixFrench Par la présente Dell Inc. déclare que l'appareil HC02U est conforme aux exigences essentielles

Appendix 129FranceSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is:10 mW for the entire 2.4 G

Important Information 138Service and Support. Service offerings may vary from Product to Product. If you purchase optional services and support from D

www.dell.com | support.dell.com130 AppendixThis requirement is likely to change over time, allowing to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within

Appendix 131interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try

www.dell.com | support.dell.com132 AppendixBrazilEste equipamento opera em caráter secundario, isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência

Appendix 133Country (City)International Access Code Country CodeCity CodeDepartment Name or Service Area,Website and E-Mail AddressArea Codes,Local Nu

www.dell.com | support.dell.com134 AppendixAustralia (Sydney)International Access Code: 0011Country Code: 61City Code: 2E-mail (Australia): au_tech_su

Appendix 135Austria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_europ

www.dell.com | support.dell.com136 AppendixBolivia General Supporttoll-free: 800-10-0238BrazilInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 55City Code:

Appendix 137Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated technical support)to

www.dell.com | support.dell.com138 AppendixChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support

Appendix 139China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Large Corporate Accounts East toll-free: 800 858 2020Large Corporate Accounts East Government

www.dell.com | support.dell.com14 Important Information12Headings. The section headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and do not f

www.dell.com | support.dell.com140 AppendixDenmark (Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: htt

Appendix 141France (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.

www.dell.com | support.dell.com142 AppendixGermany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE

Appendix 143Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Support E-mail: [email protected]

www.dell.com | support.dell.com144 AppendixIreland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.co

Appendix 145Italy (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/e

www.dell.com | support.dell.com146 AppendixJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Technical Support (Dell Precisio

Appendix 147Korea (Seoul)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 82City Code: 2Technical Supporttoll-free: 080-200-3800Salestoll-free: 080-200-360

www.dell.com | support.dell.com148 AppendixLuxembourgInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 352Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_be@dell.

Appendix 149Malaysia (Penang)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 60City Code: 4Website: support.ap.dell.comtoll-free: 1 800 88 0193Technical Su

Important Information 15Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)What is covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty

www.dell.com | support.dell.com150 AppendixNetherlands (Amsterdam)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 31City Code: 20Website: support.euro.dell

Appendix 151Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: http://support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emai

www.dell.com | support.dell.com152 AppendixPortugalInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 351Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.de

Appendix 153Slovakia (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 421Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected] Support0

www.dell.com | support.dell.com154 AppendixSpain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mai

Appendix 155Switzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: Tech_support_central_E

www.dell.com | support.dell.com156 AppendixThailandInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 66Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Support (OptiPl

Appendix 157U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comCustomer Care website: support.e

www.dell.com | support.dell.com158 AppendixU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free:

Appendix 159Public (government, education, and healthcare)Customer Service and Technical Supporttoll-free: 1-800-456-3355Employee Purchase Program (EP

www.dell.com | support.dell.com16 Important InformationWE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR CON

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Appendix 161Glossary802.11 (WI -FI )— A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically

www.dell.com | support.dell.com162 AppendixRAS — remote access server — A type of server that allows users to access a network from a remote location.

Index 163IndexAActiveSyncabout, 67installing, 68appointmentsscheduling, 70audioMedia player, 95notifications, 82AvantGoabout, 99Bbatterycharging, 39ma

164 IndexDdatabacking up, 54disconnectingdial-up connection, 111from a cable or cradle, 111from a network, 111infrared sensor, 111drawingcreating, 62E

Index 165Kkeyboardsoft, 56Lletter recognizer, 57MMedia Playerabout, 95meeting requestscreating, 71memoryconserving, 98Messagingabout, 76microphonereco

166 Indexprograms (continued)Media Player, 95Messaging, 76MSN Messenger, 93Notes, 75Pocket Excel, 91Pocket Internet Explorer, 97Pocket Outlook, 69Pock

Index 167VvideoMedia Player, 95VPN connection, 110Wwarranty, 14, 29Wordabout, 89writingblock recognizer, 57converting written text to print-style text

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Important Information 17What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the foll

www.dell.com | support.dell.com18 Important InformationDuring the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited warranty, we will replace a

Important Information 19All requests to transfer ownership are at Dell's sole discretion. All such transfers will be subject to the terms and con

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

www.dell.com | support.dell.com20 Important InformationHow to Return — To return products, e-mail or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Re

Important Information 21THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. DELL&a

www.dell.com | support.dell.com22 Important InformationWhat do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the rel

Important Information 23During the remaining years following the first year of all limited warranties: We will replace any defective part with new or

www.dell.com | support.dell.com24 Important InformationIf you do not have Internet access, call Dell at 1-800-847-4096 (Home Consumer customers) or 1-

Important Information 25Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsSimilar to other resellers of software

www.dell.com | support.dell.com26 Important InformationMaking a ClaimClaims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell poin

Important Information 27Dell™ Software License AgreementThis is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products, L.P ("Dell"). Th

www.dell.com | support.dell.com28 Important InformationLimited WarrantyDell warrants that the Software disks will be free from defects in materials an

Important Information 29severable. If a provision is found to be unenforceable, this finding does not affect the enforceability of the remaining provi

Contents 3ContentsU.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale . . . . . . . . 11Limited Warranties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Limited Warranty for Del

www.dell.com | support.dell.com30 Important Information• If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a

Important Information 31• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack

www.dell.com | support.dell.com32 Important InformationWhen Using Your DeviceObserve the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your

Important Information 33SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeStatic electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To pre

www.dell.com | support.dell.com34 Important InformationFinding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here:How to set up my device and informati

About Your Device 35About Your DeviceFront, Side, and Back Views CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow th

www.dell.com | support.dell.com36 About Your DeviceINFRARED SENSOR—The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your device to another infrared-co

About Your Device 37SCROLL DIAL• Press the scroll dial to perform actions similar to pressing <Enter> on a keyboard.• Rotate the scroll dial up

www.dell.com | support.dell.com38 About Your DeviceUsing the Battery NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at le

About Your Device 39To remove the battery:1Insert the tip of the stylus into the battery lock.2Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position.3Lift th

4 ContentsWhen Using Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . 32SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic

www.dell.com | support.dell.com40 About Your DeviceIf the main battery is critically low, the device enters "deep sleep" mode and the device

About Your Device 41• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 38 for more information.• Charge a spare battery. NOTE: Befo

www.dell.com | support.dell.com42 About Your Device3Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.4Align the connector on the botto

About Your Device 43Using the Sync CableUse the sync cable to connect your device directly to the computer without using the cradle. NOTE: Depending

www.dell.com | support.dell.com44 About Your DeviceChecking Built-In StorageThe amount of on-board flash memory in your device is dependent on the dev

About Your Device 45 NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it.See the documenta

www.dell.com | support.dell.com46 About Your DeviceHard Reset NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored and any programs yo

Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition 47Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionDevice Buttons and the StylusYour device ha

www.dell.com | support.dell.com48 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionStatus Icons NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all n

Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition 49Backup battery is low.Main battery is charging.Main battery is low.Main battery is very low.Mai

Contents 52 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionDevice Buttons and the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . 47Today Screen . . . . . . . . . .

www.dell.com | support.dell.com50 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionProgramsYou can switch from one program to another by selecting

Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition 51The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. See the Dell™

www.dell.com | support.dell.com52 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionNavigation Bar and Command BarThe navigation bar is located at t

Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition 53Pop-Up MenusWith pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For example, you c

www.dell.com | support.dell.com54 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second EditionFinding and Organizing InformationThe Find feature on your devic

Entering Information 55Entering InformationYou have several options for entering information:• Use the input panel to enter typed text using the soft

www.dell.com | support.dell.com56 Entering InformationWhen you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and dis

Entering Information 57Letter RecognizerLetter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on pape

www.dell.com | support.dell.com58 Entering InformationTranscriberTranscriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to th

Entering Information 59Editing Written TextTo edit or format written text, you must select it first:1Tap the pen icon to deselect it.2Drag the stylus

6 ContentsDrawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Creating a Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Editing a Drawing. . . . . . . . . .

www.dell.com | support.dell.com60 Entering InformationIf you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize (or tap and hold

Entering Information 61Tips for getting good recognition:• Write neatly.• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of th

www.dell.com | support.dell.com62 Entering InformationDrawing on the ScreenYou can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen; howev

Entering Information 63Editing a DrawingTo edit or format a drawing, you must select it first:1Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the select

www.dell.com | support.dell.com64 Entering Information NOTE: You can also make a recording by tapping the Record icon on the Recording toolbar.To pla

Adjusting Settings 65Adjusting SettingsYou can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap the Start button and

www.dell.com | support.dell.com66 Adjusting Settings•Memory — Allocate memory for data and program storage. View free and used memory, storage card me

Using Microsoft ActiveSync 67Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®About ActiveSyncYou can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on

www.dell.com | support.dell.com68 Using Microsoft ActiveSyncInstalling and Using ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync:1Insert the Dell Companion CD.2Click

Scheduling and Communicating 69Scheduling and CommunicatingAbout Microsoft® Pocket OutlookPocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging

Contents 7Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Finding a Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Using the Summary Screen. . . . .

www.dell.com | support.dell.com70 Scheduling and Communicating NOTE: To customize Calendar, such as changing the first day of the week, tap Tools and

Scheduling and Communicating 716To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating not

www.dell.com | support.dell.com72 Scheduling and CommunicatingContactsUse Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly

Scheduling and Communicating 734To assign the contact to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. In the contact list, you can

www.dell.com | support.dell.com74 Scheduling and CommunicatingTasks NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and tap O

Scheduling and Communicating 756To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating not

www.dell.com | support.dell.com76 Scheduling and CommunicatingTo create a note:1Tap th e Start menu, tap Programs, and then tap Notes.2Ta p New.3Crea

Scheduling and Communicating 77Connecting Directly to an E-Mail ServerIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your computer, you can send an

www.dell.com | support.dell.com78 Scheduling and CommunicatingUsing the Message ListMessages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default

Scheduling and Communicating 79When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your computer, you receive by default:• Messages from the la

8 Contents8 Using Companion ProgramsMicrosoft® Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Pocket Excel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Tips f

www.dell.com | support.dell.com80 Scheduling and Communicating3In the To field, enter an e-mail of one or more recipients, separating them with a semi

Scheduling and Communicating 81Managing E-Mail Messages and FoldersBy default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have

www.dell.com | support.dell.com82 Scheduling and CommunicatingNotificationsYou can set your device to remind you when you have something to do. For ex

Adding and Removing Programs 83Adding and Removing ProgramsPrograms that were already installed when you received your device are stored in ROM. You c

www.dell.com | support.dell.com84 Adding and Removing ProgramsIf the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions

Adding and Removing Programs 85Adding a Program to the Start Menu1Tap th e Start button and tap Settings.2Ta p Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and th

www.dell.com | support.dell.com86 Adding and Removing ProgramsError when Installing SoftwareWhen installing software on your Dell Axim™ X30, you may r

Adding and Removing Programs 87Removing Programs1Tap th e Start button and tap Settings. 2Tap th e System tab and tap Remove Programs.If the program

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Using Companion Programs 89Using Companion ProgramsThe companion programs include Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, Wind

Contents 9Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security . . . 106Creating a Modem Connection. . . . . . . . . . 108Creating an Ethernet Connection . . .

www.dell.com | support.dell.com90 Using Companion ProgramsYou can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are asked to sa

Using Companion Programs 91To change the zoom magnification, tap View, tap Zoom, and then select the percentage that you want. Select a higher percent

www.dell.com | support.dell.com92 Using Companion ProgramsYou can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second workbook, you are asked to sa

Using Companion Programs 93If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To set a password, open the workbook,

www.dell.com | support.dell.com94 Using Companion ProgramsTo use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-m

Using Companion Programs 95Chatting With Contacts• Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom o

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Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 97Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet ExplorerUse Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages:• During syn

www.dell.com | support.dell.com98 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer5In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite and c

Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 99Favorite LinksDuring synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer