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Connecting to a Computer, Using the Cradle

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the main battery is critically low, the device enters "deep sleep" mode and the device is powered off. To recover from a critically low battery: 1 Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a non-empty 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. With normal use, the device will power off if the device is left unused for a user-defined period of time. See "System Tab" on page 65 for information about Power to set the amount of time that the device can remain idle before it turns off. Connecting to a Computer You either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to: • Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 83 for more information. • Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer. For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources: • "Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 67 • 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. 40 About Your Device

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Contents	3
1 About Your Device	4
2 Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition	5
3 Entering Information	5
4 Adjusting Settings	6
5 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®	6
6 Scheduling and Communicating	6
7 Adding and Removing Programs	7
8 Using Companion Programs	8
9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer	8
10 Getting Connected	8
11 Appendix	9
Index 163	10
U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale	11
Limited Warranties	14
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)	15
Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only)	19
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)	20
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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)	25
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)	25
Dell™ Software License Agreement	27
CAUTION: Safety Instructions	29
SAFETY: General	29
SAFETY: Power	30
SAFETY: Battery	30
SAFETY: Air Travel	31
SAFETY: Electromagnetic Compatibility Instructions	31
When Using Your Device	32
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits	32
SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	33
SAFETY: Battery Disposal	33
SAFETY: Battery Statement (Taiwan)	33
Finding Information	34
About Your Device	35
Front, Side, and Back Views	35
Front and Side Views	35
Back View	37
Using the Battery	38
Installing and Removing the Battery	38
Charging the Battery	39
Connecting to a Computer	40
Using the Cradle	40
Using the Sync Cable	43
Checking Built-In Storage	44
Using Secure Digital Memory Cards	44
Performing a Reset	45
Soft Reset	45
Hard Reset	46
Using Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition	47
Device Buttons and the Stylus	47
Today Screen	47
Status Icons	48
Programs	50
Program Buttons	50
Switcher Bar	50
Navigation Bar and Command Bar	52
Pop-Up Menus	53
Finding and Organizing Information	54
Backing Up Data	54
Entering Information	55
Entering Text Using the Input Panel	55
Typing With the Soft Keyboard	56
Letter Recognizer	57
Block Recognizer	57
Transcriber	58
Editing Typed Text	58
Writing on the Screen	58
Editing Written Text	59
Drawing on the Screen	62
Creating a Drawing	62
Editing a Drawing	63
Recording a Message	63
Using My Text	64
Adjusting Settings	65
Personal Tab	65
System Tab	65
Connections Tab	66
Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®	67
About ActiveSync	67
Installing and Using ActiveSync	68
Scheduling and Communicating	69
About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook	69
Calendar	69
Using the Summary Screen	71
Creating Meeting Requests	71
Contacts	72
Finding a Contact	73
Using the Summary Screen	73
Tasks	74
Notes	75
Messaging	76
Synchronizing E-Mail Messages	76
Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server	77
Using the Message List	78
Composing Messages	79
Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders	81
Notifications	82
Adding and Removing Programs	83
Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®	83
Downloading Programs From the Internet	84
Adding a Program to the Start Menu	85
Using File Explorer on the Device	85
Using ActiveSync on the Computer	85
Error when Installing Software	86
Changing the Display Mode on Your Device	86
Removing Programs	87
Using Companion Programs	89
Microsoft® Pocket Word	89
Pocket Excel	91
Tips for Working in Pocket Excel	93
MSN Messenger	93
Setting Up	94
Working With Contacts	94
Chatting With Contacts	95
Microsoft Windows Media® Player for Pocket PC	95
Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer	97
Mobile Favorites	97
Conserving Memory	98
Mobile Favorites Folder	98
Favorite Links	99
Using AvantGo Channels	99
Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web	100
Getting Connected	103
Using Infrared	104
Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	104
Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)	105
Using Cisco® LEAP Wireless LAN Security	106
Creating a Modem Connection	108
Creating an Ethernet Connection	109
Creating a VPN Connection	110
Ending a Connection	111
Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server	111
Getting Help on Connecting	112
Appendix	113
Specifications	113
Regulatory Notices	117
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	118
IC Notice (Canada Only)	119
CE Notice (European Union)	120
Australia and New Zealand	121
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)	122
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice	123
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)	125
NOM Information (Mexico Only)	126
Wireless Regulatory Information	127
Europe-CE Declaration of Conformity	127
Japan Standard	130
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)	130
FCC Standard	130
Mexico	131
Singapore-Approved by IDA for Use in Singapore	131
Brazil	132
Radio Approvals	132
Contacting Dell	132