Dell Axim X5 400 Mhz Pocket PC Users Guide

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4Align the connector on the bottom of the device with the connector 
on the cradle, and, keeping the front of the device flush with the 
front of the cradle, lower the device onto the cradle. 
When the device is docked in the cradle, the DELL™ logo on the cradle 
lights up and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see 
page 29).
The spare battery status light on the cradle operates as follows:
• Green: The spare battery is fully charged.
• Amber: The spare battery is charging.
 NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of 
the main battery. See the description of the device status lights on 
page 12 for more information.
To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out 
of the cradle.
front of cradle
stylus holder spare battery 
charger
spare battery 
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Using the Sync Cable
Use the sync cable to connect your device directly to the computer 
without using the cradle.
 NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the sync cable 
is optional.
To connect the sync cable:
1Depending on the type of sync cable that you have, connect one end 
of the cable to either the USB connector or the serial connector on 
your computer.
2Connect the other end of the cable to your device.
USB connector 
on the computerserial connector 
on the computer 
AC adapterdevice 
connector
sync cable
power 
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Using Cards
CompactFlash Cards
Your device supports CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards. Some 
common types of cards include:
• Modem — Connect a telephone line for modem data 
communications.
• Wireless communication — Perform data communications without 
the use of cable connections. You can use cards, such as Bluetooth 
and 802.11b wireless LAN.
• Storage — Save data or install programs on a storage card.
When you do not have a CompactFlash card installed, insert the plastic 
blank to protect the CompactFlash card slot.
To install a CompactFlash card:
1If a blank is installed, remove it.
2Align the tab on the back of the CompactFlash card with the notch 
in the CompactFlash card slot, and slide the card into the slot.
 NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, 
check the orientation, and reinsert it.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on using 
the card.
tab
blank
notch in 
CompactFlash
 
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Secure Digital Memory Cards
Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data.
To install an Secure Digital memory card:
1If a card is already installed, press in the card to release it, and then 
remove it.
2Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot 
until you feel a click.
 NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, 
check the orientation, and reinsert it.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on using 
the card.
Performing a Reset
Soft Reset
When you perform a soft reset, the device deletes any data that has not 
been saved but saves any data that has been stored in memory. Try 
performing a soft reset if the device does not respond when you tap the 
display or press a button.
To perform a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button.
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Hard Reset
 NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored on 
your device.
Perform a hard reset if:
• You want to delete all the data stored on your device.
• You forget your password and need to clear it.
• Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have 
already attempted a soft reset.
 NOTICE: It is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you 
perform a hard reset. See ActiveSync Help on your computer for more 
information.
To perform a hard reset:
1Press and hold the power button.
2With the stylus, hold the reset button for about 2 seconds.
3Follow the instructions on the screen.
reset button
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Using Microsoft® 
Pocket PC
Device Buttons and the Stylus
Today Screen
Status Icons
Programs
Navigation Bar and Command Bar
Pop-Up Menus
Finding and Organizing Information
Backing Up Data 
						

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Device Buttons and the Stylus
Your device has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll 
functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information.
On the device, the stylus replaces the mouse:
• Tap — Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and 
select options.
• Drag — Hold the stylus and drag across the screen to select text and 
images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
• Tap and hold — Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of 
actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, 
tap the action you want to perform.
See Entering Information on page 37 for more information.
Today Screen
When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours 
of inactivity), the To d a y screen appears. You can also view the To d a y 
screen by tapping the Start button and then tapping To d a y. The To d a y 
screen displays the date and information about the device owner, today’s 
calendar, and important tasks. To customize the To d a y screen:
1Ta p  t h e  Start button and tap Settings.
2Ta p  t h e  Pe r s on a l tab and tap To d a y.
Use the Appearance tab to change the background that displays on 
the To d a y screen.
Use the Items tab to change the items that appear on the To d a y 
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Start 
buttonvolume control icon notification messages 
icon
connection 
status icon
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Status Icons
 NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notification icons, 
the notification icon,  , displays. Tap the notification icon to view 
all notifications.
Turns sound on and off.
Backup battery is low.
Main battery is charging.
Main battery is low.
Main battery is very low.
Main battery is full.
Connection is active.
Synchronization is beginning or ending.
Synchronization is occurring.
New instant message(s).
New e-mail message(s).