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Dell™ Axim™ X50
Owner's Manual
Models HC03U, HC03UL, and HD04U
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  • Page 1 Dell™ Axim™ X50 Owner’s Manual Models HC03U, HC03UL, and HD04U w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Windows Media, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks and Windows Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ... . . CAUTION: Safety Instructions ....SAFETY: General ....SAFETY: Power .
  • Page 4 ....Connecting to a Computer ....Using the Cradle ....USB Charging .
  • Page 5 ..Finding and Organizing Information ....Backing Up Data 3 Entering Information ..Entering Text Using the Input Panel .
  • Page 6 ® ® 5 Using the Microsoft ActiveSync Program ....About ActiveSync ... Installing and Using ActiveSync 6 Scheduling and Communicating ®...
  • Page 7 7 Adding and Removing Programs ® ® . . . Adding Programs Using Microsoft ActiveSync ..Downloading Programs From the Internet ..Adding a Program to the Start Menu .
  • Page 8 ® 9 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ....Mobile Favorites ....Conserving Memory .
  • Page 9 ..Dell™ Software License Agreement ....Regulatory Notices ... .
  • Page 10 ....Policy (Canada Only) . . . Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee ..(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) .

  • Page 11: Caution: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your device and working environment from potential damage. SAFETY: General • Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a trained service technician.

  • Page 12: Safety: Power

    SAFETY: Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with this device. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or explosion. •...

  • Page 13: Safety: Air Travel

    Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate electromagnetic compatibility classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com.

  • Page 14: Safety: Ergonomic Computing Habits

    • When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the...

  • Page 15: Safety: Battery Disposal

    Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: How to set up my device and The setup diagram and the Dell™ Owner’s Manual information on the connectors and buttons on my device Dell Owner’s Manual and Pocket PC...
  • Page 16 Caution: Safety Instructions...

  • Page 17: About Your Device

    About Your Device Front, Side, and Back Views CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions on page 11. Front and Side Views infrared sensor (top) CompactFlash card and audio connector (top) Secure Digital memory card microphone slots (top)
  • Page 18 — The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your device to INFRARED SENSOR another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. — Allows you to record audio. MICROPHONE — See "Using Cards" on OMPACT LASH CARD AND ECURE IGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOTS page 29 for information on using CompactFlash cards and Secure Digital memory cards.

  • Page 19: Back View

    Back View reset stylus (extended) reset button battery battery lock cradle/sync cable connector (bottom) Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. BATTERY LOCK — See "Installing and Removing the Battery" on page 20. — See "Using the Battery" on page 20 for information on the main battery. BATTERY CRADLE SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR...

  • Page 20: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at least 8 hours for the first charge. Before you use your device for the first time, you must install and charge the battery.
  • Page 21 Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery latch to the right. NOTE: The device turns on immediately once the battery is inserted and the battery cover latch is locked. battery cover battery latch To remove the battery: Slide the battery latch to the left to unlock the battery cover. Lift the battery cover.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    NOTE: Your Service Tag is located underneath the battery. You need your Service Tag if you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or if you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Charging the Battery Use one of the following options to charge the main battery: •...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Computer

    Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 20 for more information. • Charge a spare battery. NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, install ActiveSync on the computer using the Dell™ Companion CD. About Your Device...
  • Page 24 To connect your device to the cradle: Place the cradle on a level surface near your computer. Connect the cradle cable to the USB connector on your computer. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet. cradle power cord...
  • Page 25 cradle Align 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 connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 36).

  • Page 26: Usb Charging

    USB Charging You can charge your device battery when the cradle with the device is connected to a computer by a USB cable, and the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on. NOTE: USB charging will not take place if the device is turned on. You can charge the battery using a 5V/500mA USB port when the device is turned off.

  • Page 27: Using The Sync Cable

    USB connector on the computer 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: Connect one end of the cable to the USB connector on your computer.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Projector

    power cord device connector sync cable connector USB connector AC adapter on the computer sync cable use this cable end to connect to a computer or a projector Connecting to a Projector You can connect the device to a projector using a VGA cable. NOTE: The VGA option is available only with the VGA model of the device.

  • Page 29: Checking Built-In Storage

    Checking Built-In Storage The amount of on-board flash memory in your device is dependent on the device configuration and the operating-system image size. The memory is non-volatile, so the data saved here is not lost even if the device is totally out of power.
  • Page 30 To install a CompactFlash card: If a blank is installed, remove it. blank notch in CompactFlash card slot Align 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.

  • Page 31: Secure Digital Memory Cards

    Secure Digital Memory Cards Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. To install a Secure Digital memory card: If a card is already installed, press in the card to release it, and then remove it. blank Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot until you feel a click.

  • Page 32: Performing A Reset

    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.

  • Page 33: Hard Reset

    Hard Reset NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored in your device memory, and any programs that you installed on your device. Perform a hard reset if: • You want to delete all the data stored in your device memory. •...
  • Page 34 About Your Device...

  • Page 35: Using Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition

    ® Using Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition Device Buttons and the Reset 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: •...

  • Page 36: Status Icons

    volume control icon Start connection icon button connection status icon for ® Bluetooth wireless technology New items menu 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.
  • Page 37 Icon Description 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. Tap the icon to configure connections. Connection is not detected. Wireless network is detected.

  • Page 38: Programs

    Tap Exit Switcher Bar to close the menu. The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. See the Dell™ Companion CD for additional programs that you can install on your device. Using Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition...
  • Page 39 Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and your computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Messaging Send and receive e-mail messages. Pocket Internet Explorer Browse websites and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet.

  • Page 40: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    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.

  • Page 41: Pop-Up Menus

    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.

  • Page 42: Backing Up Data

    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 File Explorer. sort menu folder location Backing Up Data To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your device.

  • Page 43: Entering Information

    Entering 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. •...

  • Page 44: Typing With The Soft Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 45: Letter Recognizer

    Letter Recognizer Letter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on paper. NOTE: Letter Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Letter Recognizer.

  • Page 46: Editing Typed Text

    NOTE: Transcriber is included with the English, French, and German operating systems. Other versions do not support Transcriber. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap Transcriber. With your stylus, write anywhere on the screen. When you pause, Transcriber converts your written characters to typed characters.

  • Page 47: Editing Written Text

    pen icon Editing Written Text To edit or format written text, you must select it first: Tap the pen icon to deselect it. Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select. Tap and hold the selected text. Tap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu.
  • Page 48 To convert written text to print-style text, tap Tools and tap Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is not converted to print-style text.
  • Page 49 alternate words Tips for getting good recognition: • Write neatly. • Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.

  • Page 50: Drawing On The Screen

    Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen; however, selecting and editing drawings is different than selecting and editing written text. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while written text cannot.

  • Page 51: Editing A Drawing

    Editing a Drawing To edit or format a drawing, you must select it first: Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the pen icon and drag to select the drawings. Tap and hold the selected drawing and tap an editing command on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 52: Using My Text

    To play a recording, tap the name of the recording in the list or tap the speaker icon in the note. Using My Text When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages. To insert a message, tap My Text and tap a message.

  • Page 53: Adjusting Settings

    Adjusting Settings You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap the Start button and tap Settings. NOTE: Depending on the features of your device, you might have additional tabs and additional items on the tabs. See Pocket PC Help on your device for additional information on adjusting settings (tap the Start button and tap Help).

  • Page 54: Connections Tab

    By default, the radio is off. • Connections — Add and configure modem or server connections. • Dell WLAN Utility — Available only on devices with Wi-Fi. • Network Cards — Configure your network adapter settings. Adjusting Settings...

  • Page 55: Using The Microsoft ® Activesync ® Program

    To synchronize your data, you need both the Microsoft Windows Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync on your computer using the Dell™ Companion CD. The Pocket PC version is already installed on your device.

  • Page 56: Installing And Using Activesync

    Installing and Using ActiveSync To install ActiveSync: Insert the Dell Companion CD. Click Getting Started to access the main menu. Click Start Here. Click Install ActiveSync and follow the instructions on the screen. After the installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you to...

  • Page 57: Scheduling And Communicating

    Scheduling and Communicating ® About Microsoft Pocket Outlook Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging. ®...
  • Page 58 today icon view menu input panel icon NOTE: To customize Calendar, such as changing the first day of the week, tap Tools and tap Options. To create an appointment: In the Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment.

  • Page 59: Using The Summary Screen

    To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 63. When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar. To receive a notification for an appointment, select Remind me in the appointment settings.

  • Page 60: Contacts

    Contacts Use Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly share Contacts information with other device users using the infrared port. category search field NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and tap Options.

  • Page 61: Finding A Contact

    To assign the contact to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. In the contact list, you can display contacts by category. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording.
  • Page 62 sort menu To create a task: Tap the Start button and tap Tasks. Tap New. Enter a description using the input panel. If necessary, enter a start date and due date or other information by first tapping the field. Tap the input panel icon to hide it to see all available fields. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list.

  • Page 63: Notes

    Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon.

  • Page 64: Messaging

    Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages: • Synchronize e-mail messages using Exchange or Outlook on your computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network. Synchronizing E-Mail Messages You can synchronize e-mail messages along with the rest of your data if you enable Messaging synchronization in ActiveSync.

  • Page 65: Using The Message List

    When you connect to the e-mail server: • New messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder. • Messages in the device Outbox folder are sent. • Messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder. Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than to your computer.
  • Page 66 delete icon previous/next message forward icon When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your computer, you receive by default: • Messages from the last 5 days • The first 100 lines of each new message • File attachments of less than 100 KB in size The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your computer.

  • Page 67: Composing Messages

    You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change the settings at any time: • Change options for Messaging synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer. •...

  • Page 68: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    In the To field, enter an e-mail of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. Or tap the Contacts icon to select names from the contact list. NOTE: All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book.

  • Page 69: Notifications

    • If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the e-mail server. The next time you connect, the e-mail server detects that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and deletes them from the server.
  • Page 70 Scheduling and Communicating...

  • Page 71: Adding And Removing Programs

    Adding and Removing Programs Programs that were already installed when you received your device are stored in ROM. You cannot remove these programs, and you never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with the *.xip extension. You can save data to either ROM or RAM. You can install any program created for your device as long as your device has sufficient memory.

  • Page 72: Downloading Programs From The Internet

    Connect your device to your computer. Double-click the *.exe file. If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device.

  • Page 73: Adding A Program To The Start Menu

    Adding a Program to the Start Menu Tap the Start button and tap Settings. Tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and then tap the check box for the program. If the program is not listed, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.

  • Page 74: Error Message When Installing Software

    Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. NOTE: The Dell Axim X50 has the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system installed. Most device software packages currently available were designed for previous versions of Windows Mobile. If you need technical assistance with the software you are trying to install, contact the manufacturer of the software.

  • Page 75: File Download Security Warning

    This occurs regardless of who makes the software you are attempting to install. NOTE: This warning is not indicative of a problem with your Dell system. Removing Programs Tap the Start button and tap Settings.
  • Page 76 Adding and Removing Programs...

  • Page 77: Using Companion Programs

    Using 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. ®...
  • Page 78 formatting toolbar show/hide formatting toolbar 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).

  • Page 79: Pocket Excel

    To change the zoom magnification, tap View, tap Zoom, and then select the percentage that you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower percentage to see more of your document. If you are opening a Word document created on a computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document.
  • Page 80 formatting toolbar show/hide formatting toolbar 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.

  • Page 81: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    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.

  • Page 82: Setting Up

    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 a Microsoft Passport or a Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your account.

  • Page 83: Chatting With Contacts

    Chatting With Contacts • Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and then tap Send. •...
  • Page 84 Using Companion Programs...

  • Page 85: Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer

    ® Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages: • During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on your computer. •...

  • Page 86: Conserving Memory

    In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite and click Properties. On the Download tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep. Synchronize your device and computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.

  • Page 87: Favorite Links

    Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorites in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device. The computer and the device are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link is downloaded to your device—you need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content.

  • Page 88: Browsing Mobile Favorites And The Web

    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.
  • Page 89 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"...
  • Page 90 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer...

  • Page 91: Getting Connected

    Getting 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.

  • Page 92: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    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. ® Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology To configure a device with Bluetooth wireless technology in a Pocket PC environment: From the lower-right corner of the Today screen, tap the icon for Bluetooth wireless technology,...
  • Page 93 To add, edit, or delete a profile, tap Network Cards. NOTE: If tapping the Network Cards icon does not open up the Configure Wireless Networks screen, enable the wireless radio by pressing the on/off button with WLAN/Bluetooth wireless technology on your device. On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, select one of the available network names.

  • Page 94: Creating A Modem Connection

    Creating a Modem Connection Install a modem card and appropriate adapters to connect an external modem to your device through the serial port. Obtain 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.

  • Page 95: Creating An Ethernet Connection

    When you open Messaging, Pocket Internet Explorer, or MSN Messenger, your device automatically connects. Once you are connected, you can: • Send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging. Before you can use Messaging, you need to provide the information Messaging needs to communicate with the e-mail server.

  • Page 96: Creating A Vpn Connection

    Creating a VPN Connection Tap the Start button Settings Connections tab Connections. Tap Add a new VPN server connection. Enter a name for the connection, such as the name of your company. In the Host name/IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP address. Depending on the type of authentication that you want to use with your device, tap IPSec or PPTP next to VPN type.

  • Page 97: Ending A Connection

    Ending a Connection To disconnect: • 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. •...

  • Page 98: Getting Help On Connecting

    Getting Help on Connecting For more information on getting connected, see the following resources: • "Messaging" on page 64. • Online Help on the device. Tap the Start button and tap Help. Tap Messaging or Connections. • ActiveSync Help on your computer. In ActiveSync, click Help and click Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications System Information ® Processor Intel XScale™ PXA270 processor at up to 624 MHz Memory 64-MB SDRAM ® 64-MB or 128-MB Intel StrataFlash™ ® Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition Display Type QVGA, VGA TFT Color 16-bit, touch-sensitive, transflective display Size 3.5 inches (QVGA)
  • Page 100 Controls and Lights (continued) ® on/off button for WLAN/Bluetooth wireless technology voice record button reset button lock button Lights: synchronization/communication event notification charge status Expansion Slots Secure Digital memory card one Secure Digital memory card slot (3.3v) supports 1-bit and 4-bit SDIO card CompactFlash card one CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.3v) Ports and Connectors...
  • Page 101 Physical (continued) Weight 165 g (0.36 lb) QVGA with standard battery 175 g (0.38 lb) VGA with standard battery NOTE: The weight described refers to the device, not including the CompactFlash card or the Secure Digital memory card. Audio Audio controller WM8750L sound chip Stereo conversion 16-bit stereo;...
  • Page 102 Wireless Connectivity (continued) Software support Wi-Fi certified Lights green (WLAN status) blue (Bluetooth wireless technology status) Switch manual radio on/off (hardware button and software switch) to comply with aviation restrictions Bluetooth wireless technology 2.4-GHz ISM band operation; compatible Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology;...
  • Page 103 Environmental Temperature range: operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Thermal gradient: operating 15°C (59°F) per hour maximum storage 20°C (68°F) per hour maximum Relative humidity (maximum): operating 10% to 90% non-condensing storage 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude (maximum): operating...

  • Page 104: U.s. Terms And Conditions Of Sale

    Product, you accept and are bound to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not wish to be bound by this Agreement, you must notify Dell immediately and return your purchase pursuant to Dell's Total Satisfaction Return Policy.
  • Page 105 New and refurbished Product that you purchase directly from Dell (and not a third party) you may return or exchange only in accordance with Dell's return policy in effect on the date of the invoice or acknowledgement. Any returns or exchanges will be made in accordance with Dell's exchange policies in effect on the date of the return or exchange.
  • Page 106 Dell has no obligation to provide service or support until Dell has received full payment for the Product or service/support contract you purchased.

  • Page 107: Dell™ Software License Agreement

    This is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products, L.P ("Dell"). This agreement covers all software that is distributed with the Dell product, for which there is no separate license agreement between you and the manufacturer or owner of the software (collectively the "Software").
  • Page 108 Software and all accompanying materials on a permanent basis as part of a sale or transfer of the Dell product if you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms hereof. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions.
  • Page 109 This agreement is binding on successors and assigns. Dell agrees and you agree to waive, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any right to a jury trial with respect to the Software or this agreement.

  • Page 110: Regulatory Notices

    Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117.

  • Page 111: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)

    Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency.

  • Page 112: Ic Notice (Canada Only)

    (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 113 • Class B is for typical domestic areas. This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

  • Page 114: Ce Mark Notice

    CE Mark Notice This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union Directive 1999/5/EC. Australia and New Zealand Appendix...

  • Page 115: Vcci Notice (Japan Only)

    VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including...

  • Page 116: Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)

    MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
  • Page 117 The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.
  • Page 118 Appendix...

  • Page 119: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    2.41 A Wireless Regulatory Information The Dell™ Axim™ X50 device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Dell Inc. is not responsible for any radio or...

  • Page 120: Europe-Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Hierbij verklaart Dell Inc. dat het toestel HC03U/HCO3UL in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart Dell Inc. dat deze HC03U/HCO3UL voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 121 Greek ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ ΕΚ Italian Con la presente Dell Inc. dichiara che questo HC03U/HCO3UL è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Dell Inc.

  • Page 122: Japan Standard

    France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art- telecom.fr). NOTE: Your Dell Axim X50 transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW. Italia A license is required for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited.

  • Page 123: Canada-Industry Canada (Ic)

    This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The radiated output power of this Dell Axim X50 device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell Axim X50 device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 124: Mexico

    NOTE: This Dell Axim X50 device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 125: Brazil

    To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.
  • Page 126 Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Anguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924 Argentina (Buenos Website: www.dell.com.ar Aires) E-mail: International Access us_latin_services@dell.com Code: 00 E-mail for desktop and Country Code: 54 portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com...
  • Page 127 International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business 1-300-655-533 City Code: 2...
  • Page 128 International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe Country Code: 43 @dell.com City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Sales 0820 240 530 00...
  • Page 129 E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Bermuda General Support 1-800-342-0671 Bolivia General Support toll-free: 800-10-0238 Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Customer Support, 0800 90 3355 Code: 00 Technical Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax 51 481 5470 City Code: 51...
  • Page 130 Country Code: 56 Technical Support E-mail: City Code: 2 cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax 818 1350 Technical Support toll-free: 800 858 2969 (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, toll-free: 800 858 0950 Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Appendix...
  • Page 131 818 1350 Technical Support toll-free: 800 858 2969 (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, toll-free: 800 858 0950 Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers toll-free: 800 858 0960 and storage) Technical Support (projectors, toll-free: 800 858 2920 PDAs, printers, switches,...
  • Page 132 Colombia General Support 980-9-15-3978 Costa Rica General Support 0800-012-0435 Czech Republic Website: (Prague) support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Code: 00 Technical Support 22537 2727 Country Code: 420 Customer Care 22537 2707 22537 2714 Tech Fax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711...
  • Page 133 International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Denmark Website: (Copenhagen) support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 00 http://support.euro.dell.com/dk /da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support 7023 0182 Customer Care (Relational) 7023 0184...
  • Page 134 Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code France (Paris) Website: (Montpellier) support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 00 support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/ema ildell/ Country Code: 33 Home and Small Business City Codes: (1) (4) Technical Support...
  • Page 135 Area Codes, International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Germany (Langen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe Country Code: 49 @dell.com City Code: 6103 Technical Support 06103 766-7200...
  • Page 136 Technical Support E-mail: Code: 001 apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension 2969 3188 and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, 2969 3191 Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support 2969 3196 (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™, PowerConnect™, and PowerVault™) Customer Care 3416 0910 Large Corporate Accounts...
  • Page 137 Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Ireland Website: (Cherrywood) support.euro.dell.com International Access E-mail: Code: 16 dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Technical Support 1850 543 543 City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial 0870 908 0800 within U.K.
  • Page 138 02 575 035 30 Switchboard 02 577 821 Jamaica General Support (dial from 1-800-682-3639 within Jamaica only) Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Technical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 Code: 001 Technical Support outside of 81-44-556-4162 Country Code: 81 Japan (servers)
  • Page 139 Area Codes, International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Japan (Kawasaki) Technical Support (Dell toll-free:0120-198-433 Precision, OptiPlex, and International Access Latitude) Code: 001 Technical Support outside of 81-44-556-3894 Country Code: 81...
  • Page 140 Country (City) Department Name or Service Area Codes, International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Korea (Seoul) Technical Support toll-free: 080-200-3800 International Access Sales toll-free: 080-200-3600 Code: 001 Customer Service (Penang, 604 633 4949 Country Code: 82 Malaysia)
  • Page 141 Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Luxembourg Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Country Code: 352 Technical Support (Brussels, 3420808075 Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales toll-free: 080016884 (Brussels, Belgium) Corporate Sales (Brussels, 02 481 91 00...
  • Page 142 Malaysia (Penang) Website: support.ap.dell.com toll-free: 1 800 88 0193 International Access Technical Support toll-free: 1 800 88 1306 Code: 00 (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Country Code: 60 Technical Support City Code: 4 (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp,...
  • Page 143 Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Netherlands Website: (Amsterdam) support.euro.dell.com International Access Technical Support 020 674 45 00 Code: 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Country Code: 31 Home/Small Business...
  • Page 144 Area Codes, International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: http://support.euro.dell.com/no Country Code: 47 /no/emaildell/ Technical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care...
  • Page 145 International Access (Dimension, Inspiron, and Code: 005 Electronics and Accessories) Country Code: 65 Technical Support (OptiPlex, toll-free: 1800 394 7488 Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, toll-free: 1800 394 7478 PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, 604 633 4949...
  • Page 146 Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Slovakia (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Country Code: 421 Technical Support 02 5441 5727 Customer Care 420 22537 2707 02 5441 8328 Tech Fax 02 5441 8328...
  • Page 147 International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/ Country Code: 34 emaildell/ City Code: 91 Home and Small Business Technical Support...
  • Page 148 0848 802 202 Small Business) Customer Care (Corporate) 0848 821 721 022 799 01 90 Switchboard 022 799 01 01 Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Code: 002 Technical Support (OptiPlex, toll-free: 00801 86 1011 Country Code: 886 Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension,...
  • Page 149 City Code Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Technical Support (OptiPlex, toll-free: 1800 0060 07 Code: 001 Latitude, and Dell Precision) Country Code: 66 Technical Support (PowerApp, toll-free: 1800 0600 09 PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, 604 633 4949...
  • Page 150 Area Codes, International Access Area, Website and Local Numbers, and Code Country Code E-Mail Address Toll-Free Numbers City Code U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support...
  • Page 151 1-877-Dellnet (1-877-335-5638) Employee Purchase Program toll-free: 1-800-695-8133 (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) toll-free: 1-877-577-3355 Financial Services (Dell toll-free: 1-800-283-2210 Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and toll-free: 1-800-822-8965 Technical Support Employee Purchase Program toll-free: 1-800-695-8133...
  • Page 152 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY Hard-of-Hearing, or (1-877-335-5889) Speech-Impaired U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela...

  • Page 153: Limited Warranties

    Limited Warranties Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty, depending on the product purchased. To determine which warranty came with your hardware product(s), see your packing slip or invoice.
  • Page 154 Other add-on hardware carries the longer of either a 1-year limited warranty for new parts and a 90-day limited warranty for reconditioned parts or, for both new and reconditioned parts, the reminder of the warranty for the Dell computer on which such parts are installed.
  • Page 155 The limited warranty on all Dell-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
  • Page 156 We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

  • Page 157: Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.s. Only)

    Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable return fees as follows:...

  • Page 158: Limited Warranty Terms For Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)

    (or www.dell.com/us/en/gen/contact.htm) to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance. You must ship the products to Dell within 5 days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original...
  • Page 159 What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories •...
  • Page 160 The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).
  • Page 161 We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

  • Page 162: Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

    If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from Dell, you may return them to Dell within 14 days after the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price.

  • Page 163: Dell Software And Peripherals (Canada Only)

    Dell company, you may return Dell Software and Peripherals products that are in as-new condition to Dell up to 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your packing slip or invoice;...

  • Page 164: 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America And The Caribbean Only)

    Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating...
  • Page 165 Dell World Trade LP One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, USA Dell Computadores do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 72.381.189/0001-10) Avenida Industrial Belgraf, 400 92990-000 - Eldorado do Sul – RS - Brasil Dell Computer de Chile Ltda Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302,...
  • Page 166 Appendix...

  • Page 167: Glossary

    Glossary ) — A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking 8 0 2 . 1 1 ( W devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. ® — A wireless technology standard for L U E T O O T H WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY short-range (10 m [30 ft]) networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other.
  • Page 168 R O M — read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its contents after you perform a reset. Some programs essential to the operation of your device reside in ROM.

  • Page 169: Index

    Index buttons about, 35 ActiveSync Calendar, 18 about, 55 Contacts, 18 installing, 56 Home, 18 appointments locations, 17 scheduling, 58 navigator, 18 power, 18 audio program buttons, 38 Media player, 83 record, 18 notifications, 69 reset, 19 AvantGo about, 87 Calendar about, 57 battery...
  • Page 170 97 finding and organizing, 41 from a cable or cradle, 97 synchronizing, 55 from a network, 97 finding information, 15 infrared sensor, 97 contacting Dell, 125 drawing creating, 50 help ActiveSync Help, 98 editing contacting Dell, 125 written text, 47...
  • Page 171 infrared microphone using, 91 recording a message, 51 input panel, 43 modem connection, 94 Internet MSN Messenger connecting to, 91 about, 81 setting up, 82 Internet Explorer working with contacts, 82 about, 85 browsing the web, 88 My Text favorite links, 87 inserting, 52 mobile favorites, 85-86 navigation bar, 40...
  • Page 172 programs reset accessing, 38 button, 19 ActiveSync, 55 performing, 32 adding and removing, 71 resources adding programs using finding, 15 ActiveSync, 71 AvantGo, 87 Calendar, 57 Contacts, 60 safety instructions, 11 downloading, 72 Media Player, 83 Secure Digital card slot Messaging, 64 installing cards, 31 MSN Messenger, 81...
  • Page 173 Tasks warranty, 109, 153 about, 61 Word creating, 61 about, 77 text writing converting written text to block recognizer, 45 print-style text, 45 converting written text to editing, 46-47 print-style text, 45 input panel, 43 drawing, 50 typing, 44 editing, 46 written, 45-46 letter recognizer, 45 Today screen, 35...
  • Page 174 Index...

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