Dell Axim X5 Pocket Pc Users Guide

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Removing Programs
1Ta p  t h e  Start button and tap Settings. 
2Ta p  t h e  System tab and tap Remove Programs.
If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use 
File Explorer on your device to locate the program.
3Tap and hold the name of the program, and tap Delete on the pop-
up menu. 

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SECTION 8
Using Companion 
Programs
Microsoft Pocket Word
Pocket Excel
MSN Messenger
Windows
® Media Player for Pocket PC
Microsoft Reader 

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84Using Companion Programs
The companion programs include Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft 
Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, 
and Microsoft Reader. 
To switch to a companion program on your device, tap the Start button, 
tap Programs, and then tap the program name.
Microsoft Pocket Word
Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you 
easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents 
on your device,...

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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 show up on your device without having to be added.
To see others...