Dell AXIM X50 User guide

Models HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U
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Dell™ Axim™ X50
System Information Guide
Průvodce systémovými informacemi
Systeminformationsguide
Systeeminformatie-handleiding
Järjestelmätieto-opas
Οδηγός Πληροφοριών Συστήµατος
Rendszerinformációs útmutató
Veiledning for systeminformasjon
Guia de informações do sistema
Информационное ру оводство по системе
Priročnik z informacijami o sistemu
Systeminformationshandbok
תכרעמ עדימ ךירדמ

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Dell™ Axim™ X50
System Information Guide
Models HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you
make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to
hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property
damage, personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of
Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueMobile, and Axim are
trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows Media, and ActiveSync are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are
registered trademarks of Intel 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. Dell Inc. disclaims
any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Models HC03U, HC03UL, HD04U
August 2004 P/N R6116 Rev. A00

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Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAFETY: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAFETY: Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SAFETY: Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SAFETY: Air Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions . . . . . . . 7
When Using Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY: Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front, Side, and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front and Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing and Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Sync Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4Contents
Checking Built-In Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CompactFlash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Secure Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performing a Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Soft Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hard Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regulatory Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CE Notice (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CE Mark Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice . . . . . . . . 29
Wireless Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Radio Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell™ Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . 34

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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. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed
the ampere rating of the extension cable.
• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your device. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
• Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your device; do not place your device in
a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you
use it to run the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with
papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a
carrying case.
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your device. Use care
when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
• Do not use your device in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or
swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• If your device includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the
modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electric
shock from lightning via the telephone line.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any
cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm. Do not use your device during an electrical storm unless all cables have been
disconnected and the device is operating on battery power.
• If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be
manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an
FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing
PC Cards after their continuous operation.
• Before you clean your device, disconnect the device from the electrical outlet. Clean
your device with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

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SAFETY: Power
• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of
another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
• Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter
voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
• To remove the device from all power sources, turn the device off, disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet, and remove the battery installed in the battery bay.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong
plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove
the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use
the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the
AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to
insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in
permanent damage to your device, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire.
Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground
contact of the power strip.
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.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The
resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result
in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it.
Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is
damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store or leave your device or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator,
fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose
it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures,
battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
• Do not dispose of your device’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste.
Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions.
Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.

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SAFETY: Air Travel
• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions
may apply to the operation of your Dell device while you are on board an aircraft. For
example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic
device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or
other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.
– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable device is
equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device,
please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions
provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.
– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable device, may be prohibited in
aircraft during certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing.
Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft
is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as to
when the use of a PED is allowed.
SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions
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.
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s
electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted
metal surface.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold
with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling the cord.
When Using Your Device
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device:
• When setting up the device for work, place it on a level surface.
• When traveling, do not check the device as baggage. You can put your device through
an X-ray security machine, but never put your device through a metal detector. If you
have the device checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case
you are asked to turn on the device.
• When traveling, do not place the device in overhead storage compartments where it
could slide around. Do not drop your device or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
• Protect your device and battery from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food,
liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

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• 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
device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on
the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending
any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are
correctly oriented and aligned.
• Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its
edges, not its pins.
• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then
stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display
to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry.
Long-term exposure to moisture can damage the display. Do not use a commercial
window cleaner to clean your display.
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.
CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of
time may result in eye strain.
SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s
electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted
metal surface.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to
install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to
discharge static electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor
pads and workbench pads.

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SAFETY: Battery Disposal
Your device uses a lithium-ion battery and a rechargeable NiMH battery. For
instructions about replacing the batteries in your device, see "Using the Battery"
on page 13.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local
waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:
How to set up my device and
information on the connectors and
buttons on my device
The setup diagram and the
Dell™ Owner’s Manual
Information on using my device Dell Owner’s Manual and Pocket
PC Help
To view Help, tap the Start button and
tap Help.
Additional programs that can be
installed on my device
Dell Companion CD
Information on using programs on my
device
Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap
Help within a specific program
Connecting to and synchronizing with
a computer
Dell Owner’s Manual and Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
Help on your computer
To view Help, click Help and click
Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Last-minute updates and detailed
technical information
The readme files, located in the
ActiveSync folder on the computer and
on the Dell Companion CD
Up-to-date information on your
Pocket PC
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile
My Service Tag Label located in the battery slot
(remove the battery)

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Setting Up Your Device
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and
follow the safety instructions on page 5.
NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at
least 8 hours for the first charge.
1
Ensure that the device is turned off.
2 Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery slot, insert
the battery, and lower the battery into the slot until you feel a click.
NOTE: The device starts immediately once you insert the battery and lock the
battery latch. Press the power button to turn off the device, before charging the
battery.
3
Charge the battery (see page 15).
4 After the battery has charged for at least 8 hours, press the power
button to turn on the device.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up the device.

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Front, Side, and Back Views
Front and Side Views
CompactFlash card and
Secure Digital memory card
slots (top)
power button
touch screen
navigator button
Home button
Contacts button
Calendar button
lanyard hook
microphone
Inbox button
audio connector (top)
wireless light
infrared sensor (top)
lock button
on/off button for
WLAN/Bluetooth
wireless
technology
record button

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Back View
battery
reset stylus (extended)
battery lock
cradle/sync cable
connector (bottom)
reset button

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Using the Battery
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and
follow the safety instructions on page 5.
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. Once the battery is charged, use the power properties to monitor the
battery charge. See Pocket PC Help on the device for more information.
Installing and Removing the Battery
To install the battery:
1 Ensure that the device is turned off.
2 Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery slot, insert
the battery, and lower the battery into the slot until you feel a click.
3 Close the battery cover.
4 Lock the battery cover by sliding the battery latch to the right.
NOTE: The device starts immediately once you insert the battery for the first
time and lock the battery latch.
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To remove the battery:
1 Slide the battery latch to the left to unlock the battery cover.
2 Lift the battery cover.
battery cover
battery latch
battery cover
battery latch

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3 Pull the tab to lift the battery out of the slot.
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:
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the charger adapter and then to the
device and to an electrical outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the sync cable and then to the
device and to an electrical outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the
cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 16 for more information.
• Connect the cradle with the device to a computer, which is connected
to an electrical outlet. See "USB Charging" on page 19.
The standard battery pack (1100mAh) completely charges within 5 hours;
the optional battery pack (2200mAh) completely charges within 10 hours.
If the main battery is critically low, the device enters "deep sleep" mode and
turns itself off.
battery
pull-tab

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To recover from a critically low battery:
1 Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a charged
battery.
2 Press the power button to power on.
If you remove the main battery, the internal backup battery can last for up to
30 minutes in "deep sleep" mode. Do not remove the main battery if the
backup battery power is low.
By default, the device turns itself off if it is not used for a set period of time.
See your device
Owner’s Manual for more information about setting the
amount of time for which the device can remain idle before it turns itself off.
Connecting to a Computer
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and
follow the safety instructions on page 5.
You can connect your device to a computer either directly with a cradle or
with a sync cable. When you connect your device to a computer, you can
perform the following tasks:
• Add programs to your device. See your
Owner’s Manual for
more information.
• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.
For information about synchronizing your data, see the following resources:
• "Using Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®"
in your Owner’s Manual
• ActiveSync Help on your computer
•
ActiveSync Help on your device
Using the Cradle
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the cradle is optional.
You can use the cradle to:
• Synchronize the data on your device with the data on your computer.
• Power the device with AC power to conserve battery power.

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• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 13 for
more information.
• Charge a spare battery.
NOTE: Before you connect your device to a computer for the first time, ensure
that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.
NOTE: After the battery is fully charged, complete the initial setup process on
your device. Then use Microsoft®ActiveSync®to synchronize the data on your
device with the data on your computer.
To connect your device to the cradle:
1 Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer.
2 Connect the cradle cable to the USB connector on your computer.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.
power
cord
AC adapter
cradle cable
USB connector on the computer
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4 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.
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 "Power Button" in your Owner’s Manual for more information.
To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out of
the cradle.
cradle