Dell Axim X5 Pocket Pc Users Guide

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5Follow the directions on the screen. 
You need to synchronize your device with your computer and then 
tap the My Channels to complete the AvantGo setup.
When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in 
your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or 
remove channels, tap the Add or Remove link.
Browsing Mobile Favorites and the 
Web
You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and 
channels that you have downloaded to your device without connecting to 
the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a 
network connection and browse the Web. 
						

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To view mobile favorites and channels:
1Tap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites. 
2Tap the page you want to view. 
The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your 
computer appears. If the page is not on your device, the favorite is 
dimmed. You need to synchronize with your computer again to download 
the page to your device, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
To browse the Internet, set up a connection to your ISP or corporate 
network using Connections, as described in Getting Connected on 
page 105.
 NOTE: To add a favorite link, go to the page that you want to add, 
tap and hold the page, and then tap Add to Favorites.
To connect and browse the Internet:
• Tap the favorites icon and tap the favorite you want to view.
•Tap Vi e w and tap Address Bar. In the address bar that appears at the 
top of the screen, enter the Web address that you want to see and tap 
Go. Tap the arrow to select previously entered addresses. 
						

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SECTION 10
Getting Connected
Using Infrared
Creating a Modem Connection
Creating an Ethernet Connection
Creating a VPN Connection
Ending a Connection
Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server
Getting Help on Connecting 
						

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106Getting Connected
You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile 
devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of 
the following connection options:
• Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files 
between two devices. See the following section, Using Infrared, for 
more information.
• Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP). Once you are 
connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox, 
and view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft
® Pocket Internet 
Explorer. The communication software for creating an ISP 
connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider 
provides software needed to install other services, such as paging and 
fax services.
• Connect to the network at your company or organization where you 
work. Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail 
messages by using Inbox, view Web or WAP pages by using Pocket 
Internet Explorer, and synchronize with your computer. 
• Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are 
connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket 
Outlook information. See Microsoft ActiveSync
® Help on your 
computer or Connections Help on the device for more information.
Using Infrared
Using infrared, you can send and receive information, such as contacts 
and appointments, between two devices.
To send information:
1Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send 
and locate the item in the list.
2Align the infrared sensors so that they are unobstructed and within a 
close range.
3Tap and hold the item, and tap Beam Item on the pop-up menu. 
						

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You can also send items (excluding folders) from File Explorer. Tap and 
hold the item you want to send, and tap Beam File on the pop-up menu.
Creating a Modem Connection
1Obtain the following information from your ISP: 
– ISP dial-up access telephone number
– Username and password
– TCP/IP settings
Some ISPs require information in front of the username, such as 
MSN/username.
2Install a modem card, or use a null modem cable and appropriate 
adapters to connect an external modem to your device through the 
serial port.
3Ta p  t h e  Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections.
4Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem 
connection.
5Enter a name for the connection, such as ISP Connection.
6From the Select a modem list, select your modem type, and tap 
Next.
If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card. 
If you are using an external modem that is connected to your device 
with a cable, select Hayes Compatible on COM1.
7Enter the access phone number and tap Next.
8Enter your user name, password, and, if applicable, your domain.
 NOTE: You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. 
Most ISPs now use a dynamically assigned address.
9
If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically assigned 
address, tap Advanced, tap the TCP/IP tab, and then enter the 
address.  
						

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10Ta p  Next.
11Select other appropriate options and tap Finish.
When you open Inbox, Pocket Internet Explorer, or MSN Messenger, your 
device automatically connects. Once you are connected, you can:
• Send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox. Before you can use 
Inbox, you need to provide the information Inbox needs to 
communicate with the e-mail server. See Connecting Directly to an 
E-Mail Server on page 111 for more information.
• See Web and WAP pages using Pocket Internet Explorer. For more 
information, see Using Microsoft
® Pocket Internet Explorer on 
page 97.
• Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more 
information, see MSN Messenger on page 89.
Creating an Ethernet Connection
1Install the network card driver, if required. 
See the documentation that came with your network card.
2Insert the network card into your device.
• If a network with a broadcast SSID is detected, the wireless 
network icon, 
, and the New Network Detected bubble 
appear in the navigation bar. Go to step 3.
• If a network with a broadcast SSID is not detected, skip to 
step 4.
3Ta p  The Internet or Wo r k, depending to which type of network you 
are connecting. Your device automatically connects to the network.
 NOTE: If multiple networks are detected, tap the network to which 
you want to connect, tap The Internet or Wo r k, and tap Connect.
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Ta p  t h e  Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections. 
						

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5Ta p  t h e  Wireless Ethernet icon.
6On the Wireless tab, tap New Settings.
7Enter the SSID next to Network Name, and select whether the 
network connects to the Internet or work.
8Ta p  t h e  Authentication tab to enable or disable WEP settings, 
depending on your network type.
9Ta p  OK.
When your device successfully connects to the network, your 
connection status appears under Wireless Networks.
Creating a VPN Connection
1Ta p  t h e  Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections.
2Ta p  Add a new VPN server connection.
3Enter a name for the connection, such as your companys name.
4In the Host name/IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP address.
5Next to VPN type, tap IPSec or PPTP, depending on the type of 
authentication that you want to use with your device. 
If you are unsure about which option to select, ask your network 
administrator.
6Ta p  Next.
7Enter your username, password, and, if required, domain.
8Install the network card driver, if required. 
See the documentation that came with your network card.
9Insert the network card into your device.
• If a network with a broadcast SSID is detected, the wireless 
network icon, 
, and the New Network Detected bubble 
appear in the navigation bar. Go to step 10. 
						

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• If a network with a broadcast SSID is not detected, skip to 
step 11.
10Ta p  The Internet.
 NOTE: If multiple networks are detected, tap the network to which 
you want to connect, tap The Internet, and tap Connect.
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Ta p  t h e  Start button→ Settings→ Connections tab→ Connections.
12Ta p  t h e  Wireless Ethernet icon.
13On the Wireless tab, tap New Settings.
14Enter the SSID next to Network Name, and tap The Internet.
15Ta p  t h e  Authentication tab to enable or disable WEP settings, 
depending on your network type.
16Ta p  OK.
17Tap the connection icon, , that appears in the navigation bar.
18Tap the name of your VPN connection to enable it.
Ending a Connection
To  d i s c o n n e c t :
• When connected through dial-up or VPN, tap the Connection icon 
on your navigation bar and tap End. 
• When connected through a cable or cradle, detach your device from 
the cable or cradle. 
• When connected through the infrared sensor, move the device away 
from the computer. 
• When connected through a network (Ethernet) card, remove the 
card from your device.