Dell Axim X5- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Tap; What if I can’t see the START Icon?; Icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Page 4 – How do I back up my DATA?
- Page 5 – Storage Cards
WHAT’S THIS AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
POCKET PC TIPS
This page is designed to provide basic tips on how to use PDA’s running Pocket PC 2002. These tips are for the
Dell Axim X5 and the HP iPAQ. If you have questions or suggestions for this page please let us know.
The second section lists additional equipment that can be purchased for these devices. Part numbers for
equipment that is mentioned in the first section are provided in the second section of this document.
A TECHNICAL APPROVAL IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE DELL AXIM X5 AND THE IPAQ.
What’s a screen protector and should I use one?
A screen protector is a clear, thin piece of plastic that can be applied over the screen of your PDA. Screen protectors can
provide protection from dust, debris and other material that can scratch your screen. It is advisable to change the screen
protector at least once a month to prevent the adhesive backing from getting stuck to the screen.
How often should I charge the battery?
The batteries in these units should be charged whenever possible. The Pocket PC Operating System does not “turn off”
when you turn the machine off. The unit goes into a suspend mode which will continue to drain the battery at a minimal
level. If the unit is left out of the charger for extended periods of time the battery may fully discharge. This will require a
“hard reset” and all information and user installed applications will be lost.
What battery should I buy?
Dell
offers two batteries, the standard battery is 1220 mAh. It is recommended that you order the optional high capacity
3400 mAh battery. The extra battery can be kept charged in the cradle.
HP
offers several batteries for the iPAQ and the expansion packs as well The 2840mAh battery is recommended for the
iPAQ. Expansion packs are available for the iPAQ. These units contain a battery and an additional slot for a Compact
Flash Storage Card.
The 1840 mAh battery is recommended for the expansion pack. A battery charger is also available for the expansion pack
battery.
How do I stop running programs?
If you have several applications opened at the same time and have not exited out of them they will continue to run and will
be using system resources which could cause your device to run slower. To see which programs are running and/or
terminate these programs:
Tap
Start
; Tap
Settings
; Tap
System
; Tap
Running Programs
, Select the Program you want to Stop; Tap
Stop
: Tap
OK
; Tap
X
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Do I need the cradle to charge my battery? There are chargers and cables available for the Dell and HP so you can charge and sync your data without using the cradle. These items are easier to use when traveling. How do I adjust the screen brightness? Adjusting the brightness level of your screen can...
How do I back up my DATA? If you drop these devices or the battery dies you may lose the data that is on the unit. It is important make backup copies of your data at regular intervals. Both units come with a backup utility. HP iPAQ Tap Start ; Tap Programs ; Tap IPAQ Backup ; Check the items you wan...
Storage Cards You should also save your field data to a storage card. This can be done on the PDA when a storage card is in the unit. It is recommended that you create a My Documents folder on the storage card before saving data to the card. Tap Start ;Tap File explorer ; If necessary, tap the black...
