Dell Axim X5 400 Mhz Pocket PC Users Guide

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SECTION 1
About Your Device
Front, Side, and Back Views
Using the Batteries
Connecting to a Computer
Using Cards
Performing a Reset 

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Front, Side, and Back Views
Front and Side Views
INFRARED SENSOR—The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your 
device to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.
MICROPHONE—Allows you to record audio.
STYLUS—Use the stylus to write or draw on the screen. To remove the stylus, 
pull it straight up and out of the holder. To avoid losing the stylus, store the stylus 
in the holder when you are not using it. Ensure that...

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• When the main battery is charging, the power button light is solid amber.
• When the device relays a notification, the power button light flashes green.
TOUCH SCREEN—Use the touch screen and the stylus to enter information 
into your device. See Entering Information on page 37.
H
OME BUTTON—Press this button to launch Home or to turn on the device.
I
NBOX BUTTON—Press this button to launch your Inbox or to turn on the 
device.
SPEAKER—Tap the speaker...

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Back View
COMPACTFLASH CARD SLOT—See CompactFlash Cards on page 23 for 
information on using CompactFlash cards.
MAIN BATTERY—See Using the Batteries on page 15 for information on the 
main battery.
AC 
ADAPTER CONNECTOR—Connect the AC adapter.
CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR—Connect a cradle or sync cable. See 
Connecting to a Computer on page 19.
MAIN BATTERY LOCK—Use this switch to release and remove the main 
battery. See Installing and Removing the...

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Using the Batteries
Your device uses two batteries:
• rechargeable main battery
• lithium coin-cell backup battery
 NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery 
for at least 4 hours.
Before you use your device for the first time, you must install both 
batteries and completely charge the main battery. Once the main battery 
is charged, use the power properties to monitor the battery charge. See 
Pocket PC Help on the device...

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Installing and Removing the Main Battery
To install the main battery:
1Ensure that the device is turned off.
2Ensure that the main battery is oriented correctly and slide the 
battery into the slot until you feel a click.
To remove the main battery:
1Insert the tip of the stylus into the main battery lock.
2Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position.
3Slide the battery out of the slot.
main batterystylus main battery lock
battery slot 

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Installing and Removing the Backup Battery
 NOTICE: Do not remove the backup battery unless the AC adapter is 
connected or the main battery is installed. Otherwise, you might lose data.
To install the backup battery:
1Ensure that the device is turned off.
2Insert the stylus into the backup battery release and slide the release 
to the left to remove the cover.
3Wipe off the backup battery with a dry cloth.
4Insert the backup battery with the positive...

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To remove the backup battery:
1Insert the tip of the stylus into the backup battery release.
2Slide the release to the left and remove the cover.
3With your finger tip, gently press the right side of the battery to tilt 
up the left side of the battery.
4Remove the battery.
Charging the Main Battery
Use one of the following options to charge the main battery:
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the device and to an electrical 
outlet.
• Connect the AC...

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Connecting to a Computer
You 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 74 for more information.
• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources:
•Using Microsoft
® ActiveSync® on...

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3Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.
USB connector 
on the computerserial connector 
on the computer 
AC adapter
cradle
cradle cable
power 
cord