Dell Axim X5 400 Mhz Pocket PC Users Guide

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Programs
You can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from 
the Start menu. To access programs that are not listed in the Start menu, 
tap the Start button, tap Programs, and then tap the program name.
 NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and 
drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, 
tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so 
that the command is...

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Icon Program Description
ActiveSyncSynchronize information 
between your device and 
your computer.
CalendarKeep track of your 
appointments and create 
meeting requests.
ContactsKeep track of your friends 
and colleagues.
InboxSend and receive e-mail 
messages.
Pocket Internet ExplorerBrowse websites and WAP 
sites, and download new 
programs and files from the 
Internet.
NotesCreate handwritten or 
typed notes, drawings, or 
recordings.
Tasks...

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Navigation Bar and Command Bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active 
program and current time and allows you to switch to other programs and 
close screens. 
Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in 
programs. The command bar includes menu names, icons, and the input 
panel icon. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see 
the name of an icon, tap and hold...

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Pop-Up Menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For 
example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a 
contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. 
The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To 
access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on an item name. When 
the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform. 
To close...

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Finding and Organizing Information
The Find feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information. 
On the Start menu, tap Fin d. Enter the item that you want to find, select 
a data type from the drop-down menu, and then tap Go to start the 
search.
You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your device and to 
organize your files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Programs and tap 
Fi le Expl or er.
sort menu
folder location 

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Backing Up Data
To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data 
stored on your device. Use ActiveSync to create a backup file and store the 
file on your computer. See the ActiveSync Help on your computer for 
additional information.
Use the Data Backup program on your device to back up your data to an 
external CompactFlash or Secure Digital storage card. You can back up all 
your files or one or more of your...

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Entering 
Information
Entering Text Using the Input Panel
Writing on the Screen
Drawing on the Screen
Recording a Message
Using My Text 

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38Entering Information
You have several options for entering information:
• Use the input panel to enter typed text using the soft keyboard or 
another input method.
• Write directly on the screen with the stylus.
• Draw pictures on the screen with the stylus.
• Speak into your device microphone to record a message. 
Use Microsoft
® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from 
your computer to your device. For more information on ActiveSync, see 
ActiveSync Help on...

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When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are 
typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the 
displayed word, the word is inserted at the insertion point. The more you 
use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.
To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words 
suggested:
1Ta p  t h e  Start button and tap Settings.
2Ta p  t h e  Pe r s o n a l tab, tap Input, and then...

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Typing With the Soft Keyboard
1Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap Keyboard.
2Tap the keys on the soft keyboard with your stylus.
Letter Recognizer
Letter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the 
screen as you would write them on paper.
1Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap Letter 
Recognizer.
2With your stylus, write a letter between the lines that appear on the 
bottom of the screen. 
The...