Dell Axim X5 400 Mhz Pocket PC Users Guide

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You can open only one document at a time. If you open a second 
document, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit 
a document in a variety of formats, including Word (.doc), Pocket Word 
(.psw), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Plain Text (.txt). 
Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in 
the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, or send files, tap and hold a 
file in the list....

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You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes: typing, 
writing, drawing, or recording. These modes are displayed on the Vi e w 
menu. Each mode has its own toolbar, which you can show and hide by 
tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar icon on the command bar.
To change the zoom magnification, tap Vi e w, tap Zoom, and then select 
the percentage that you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and 
a lower percentage to see more...

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You can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second 
workbook, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit 
a workbook in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel 
(.xls).
Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in 
the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, or send files, tap and hold a 
file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the...

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If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a 
password. To set a password, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then tap 
Password. Every time you open the workbook, you need to enter the 
password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but difficult for 
others to guess.
Tips for Working in Pocket Excel
Use the following tips when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel:
•Tap Vi e w and tap Full Screen to...

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MSN Messenger
With the MSN Messenger instant message program, you can:
•See who is online.
• Send and receive instant messages.
• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts.
To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a 
Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN 
Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already 
have a Passport. Once you have obtained either...

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Working With Contacts
The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a 
glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, 
while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from 
chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up 
menu.
 NOTE: If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your 
contacts will show up on your device without having to be added.
To see...

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Windows® Media Player for 
Pocket PC
Use Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video 
files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Media 
Player for Pocket PC, tap the Start button, tap Programs, and then tap 
Windows Media.
Use Windows Media Player on your computer to copy digital audio and 
video files to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files 
on your Pocket PC.
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Using the Library
The Library displays a list of all books stored on your device or storage 
card. To open the Library:
• On the Reader command bar, tap Library. 
• On a book page, tap the book title, and then tap Library on the pop-
up menu.
Reading a Book
Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the 
pages of the book. Navigation options are listed at the bottom of the cover 
page. 
book list scroll through list 

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The first time you open a book, you might want to go to the first page or 
to the table of contents, if there is one. Subsequently, whenever you open 
the book, you will be automatically taken to the last page read.
In addition to text, each book page includes a page number and book title. 
You can also page through a book by using the up/down control on your 
device.
Using Reader Features
Reading a book electronically gives you several options...

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Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then tap an option on 
the pop-up menu:
•Search for Text — Tap Find on the pop-up menu to find text in a 
book. Enter the word that you want to search for and tap a Fin d 
option. Reader highlights text found on the page. To close Find, tap 
outside the box. To return to your original page, tap the title and tap 
Return on the pop-up menu.
•Copy Text — You can copy text from books that support...