
How to Do Everything
By:Â Rich Hall, Derek Ball, Barry Shilmover
Paperback | 21 December 2005 | Edition Number 2
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Get the most out of your Dell Axim with this step-by-step guide. How to Do Everything with Your Dell Axim Handheld, Second Edition has been fully revised to cover Microsoft's new operating system for Pocket PCs--Windows Mobile 5.0. Find out how to manage personal information, send and receive e-mail, synchronize with desktop computers, and go wireless. Get details on optimizing memory, conserving battery power, and using the security features to protect your valuable information. Enjoy videos, music, and eBooks, and use your Axim as a digital camera. This handy resource contains all of the expert advice you need to be more productive and have more fun with your Dell Axim.
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Introduction | p. xv |
| Meet Your Dell Axim Pocket PC and the Software that Comes with It | |
| Meet Your Axim Pocket PC | p. 3 |
| History of the Pocket PC | p. 4 |
| The Windows Mobile OS and the Pocket PC | p. 4 |
| Pocket PC 2002 to Windows Mobile 5.0 | p. 5 |
| Overview of Axim Models | p. 6 |
| Dell Axim X5 | p. 6 |
| Dell Axim X3 and X30 | p. 7 |
| Dell Axim X50 and X51 | p. 8 |
| Hardware Accessories for the Axim | p. 9 |
| Variety of User-Installable Software on CD | p. 10 |
| Continued, Rapid Growth of the Pocket PC | p. 11 |
| Getting the Most Out of Your Axim | p. 11 |
| Adopting a Mobile Lifestyle | p. 11 |
| Seven Tips to Help You Adopt a Mobile Lifestyle | p. 12 |
| Keep Your Dell Axim with You Wherever You Go | p. 13 |
| Get Started with Your Axim Pocket PC | p. 15 |
| Unpacking Your Axim | p. 16 |
| Hardware Orientation | p. 17 |
| Turning Your Axim On for the First Time | p. 20 |
| Setting Up the Owner Information | p. 20 |
| Using the Start Menu | p. 21 |
| Customizing the Start Menu | p. 22 |
| What's on the Companion CD? | p. 23 |
| Entering Data by Hand | p. 23 |
| Mastering Handwriting Recognition | p. 23 |
| Using a Keyboard to Enter Data | p. 33 |
| Using the Virtual Keyboard | p. 33 |
| Changing Virtual Keyboard Options | p. 34 |
| Using an External Keyboard | p. 35 |
| Connecting Your Axim to Your PC | p. 36 |
| Setting Up ActiveSync | p. 36 |
| Setting Up an ActiveSync Sync Relationship | p. 37 |
| Resolving Synchronization Conflicts | p. 43 |
| Converting Files Between your Desktop and Pocket PC | p. 43 |
| Scheduling ActiveSync Data Synchronization | p. 44 |
| Beaming Data for Easy Transfer | p. 45 |
| Beaming Between Two Pocket PCs | p. 45 |
| Beaming Between Your Axim and a Palm | p. 45 |
| Connect Wirelessly with Your Axim | p. 47 |
| Connecting to Wireless Networks | p. 48 |
| Selecting the Hardware for Your Wireless Connection | p. 49 |
| Setting Up Your Wireless Modem | p. 52 |
| Setting Up a CF GPRS Card | p. 52 |
| GPRS Utilities | p. 54 |
| Sending and Receiving E-mail Wirelessly | p. 54 |
| Surfing Wirelessly with Pocket Internet Explorer | p. 55 |
| Instant Messaging and Chatting | p. 62 |
| Choosing 802.11b or a Wired Connection | p. 65 |
| Setting Up the X50/X51 Built-in Wireless | p. 66 |
| Setting Up a Socket 802.11b Wireless LAN Card | p. 69 |
| Using a Wired Ethernet Connection | p. 72 |
| Performing Advanced Network Diagnostics | p. 73 |
| Bluetooth | p. 73 |
| Configuring Built-in Bluetooth | p. 73 |
| Adding Bluetooth to Your Axim | p. 77 |
| Get Personal With Your Axim | |
| Have Some Fun with Your Dell Axim | p. 83 |
| Lots of Fun Built into Dell Axim Pocket PCs | p. 84 |
| Windows Media Player: Video and Music on the Axim | p. 84 |
| Microsoft Reader: Curl Up with a Good eBook | p. 86 |
| Let the Games Begin | p. 88 |
| Action, Adventure, and Arcade Games | p. 88 |
| Board Games | p. 94 |
| Card Games | p. 98 |
| Casino Games | p. 102 |
| Game Emulators | p. 102 |
| Puzzle Games | p. 103 |
| Role-Playing Games | p. 107 |
| Simulations | p. 108 |
| Sports | p. 110 |
| Strategy Games | p. 114 |
| Game Web Sites | p. 114 |
| Hobbies, Travel, and More! | p. 115 |
| Digital Photography | p. 115 |
| Hobbies and Activities | p. 116 |
| Making Travel More Fun with Your Pocket PC | p. 119 |
| Mobile Clothing and Accessories | p. 119 |
| Take and Send Pictures with Your Axim | p. 123 |
| Taking Pictures with Your Axim | p. 124 |
| CompactFlash and Secure Digital Expansion Card Slots | p. 124 |
| Adding Storage Memory to Your Dell Axim | p. 125 |
| Camera Hardware | p. 127 |
| Working with Pictures | p. 128 |
| Windows Mobile 2003 | p. 128 |
| Windows Mobile 5.0 | p. 130 |
| Windows Mobile 5.0 | p. 131 |
| Drawing Pictures on Your Axim | p. 133 |
| Sharing Pictures with Friends and Family | p. 136 |
| Manage Your Home Entertainment with Your Axim | p. 139 |
| Turn Your Axim into a Universal Remote Control | p. 140 |
| Making the Software Work with Your TV | p. 141 |
| Features to Watch for | p. 141 |
| The Vendors | p. 142 |
| Managing a Media Center PC | p. 143 |
| Streaming Your Digital Media to Your Axim | p. 146 |
| What Else Can It Do? | p. 148 |
| Manage Your Finances on the Go with Microsoft Money or Quicken | p. 149 |
| What Can You Do with Pocket Money? | p. 150 |
| Downloading and Installing Pocket Money | p. 150 |
| Account Manager | p. 151 |
| Account Register | p. 152 |
| Categories | p. 154 |
| Investments | p. 155 |
| Payees | p. 157 |
| Money Options | p. 158 |
| Setting a Money Password | p. 160 |
| Money ActiveSync Options | p. 160 |
| What about a Pocket Version of Quicken? | p. 161 |
| Account Manager and Register Tabs | p. 162 |
| Navigate with GPS on Your Dell Axim | p. 165 |
| The Global Positioning System | p. 166 |
| Components of a GPS | p. 166 |
| GPS Receivers | p. 167 |
| GPS Solutions for the Axim Pocket PC | p. 169 |
| Destinator Personal Navigation System | p. 170 |
| CoPilot Live [vertical bar] Pocket PC | p. 171 |
| TeleType GPS | p. 173 |
| Mapopolis Navigator | p. 174 |
| Pharos Pocket GPS Navigator | p. 176 |
| TomTom Navigator | p. 176 |
| Space Machine PocketMap Navigator | p. 178 |
| OnCourse Navigator | p. 179 |
| GPS for Work and Play | p. 181 |
| Work with Your Mobile Office | |
| Use Word Mobile to Read and Write Documents | p. 185 |
| What Word Mobile Can Do | p. 186 |
| Opening an Existing Document or Creating a New Document | p. 189 |
| Entering and Editing Text | p. 190 |
| Entering Text | p. 190 |
| Formatting Your Document | p. 191 |
| Text Formatting | p. 191 |
| Paragraph Formatting | p. 192 |
| Saving Your Document | p. 193 |
| Beaming and E-mailing Your Document | p. 194 |
| Zoom | p. 195 |
| Undo/Redo | p. 195 |
| Spell Check | p. 197 |
| Word Count | p. 197 |
| Setting Your Options | p. 197 |
| Default Template | p. 197 |
| Save To | p. 199 |
| Display In List View | p. 199 |
| An Alternative to Word Mobile | p. 199 |
| Writing Resources | p. 200 |
| Tomeraider | p. 200 |
| Lextionary | p. 200 |
| Microsoft Reader References | p. 201 |
| Use Excel Mobile to Work with Numbers | p. 203 |
| What Excel Mobile Can Do | p. 204 |
| Opening an Existing Spreadsheet or Creating a New Spreadsheet | p. 207 |
| Entering Data and Formulas into Cells | p. 208 |
| Selecting Cells | p. 208 |
| Entering Data into a Cell | p. 209 |
| Entering a Formula | p. 210 |
| Tapping and Holding a Cell | p. 212 |
| Formatting Cells | p. 213 |
| Size | p. 213 |
| Number | p. 214 |
| Align | p. 214 |
| Font | p. 216 |
| Borders | p. 216 |
| Formatting Rows and Columns | p. 216 |
| Working with Sheets | p. 217 |
| Using the AutoCalculate Feature | p. 218 |
| Using AutoFilter | p. 219 |
| Sorting | p. 221 |
| Inserting Symbols | p. 222 |
| Defining Names | p. 223 |
| Using the Fill Feature | p. 225 |
| Zoom and Full Screen View | p. 228 |
| Panes/Splitting | p. 229 |
| The Toolbar | p. 230 |
| Undo/Redo | p. 230 |
| Find and Replace | p. 230 |
| Saving Your Workbook | p. 231 |
| Beaming and E-mailing Your Workbook | p. 234 |
| Protecting Your Workbook with a Password | p. 235 |
| Synchronizing with Your Desktop | p. 235 |
| Use Outlook Mobile to Take Control of Your Mobile Life | p. 237 |
| What Is Outlook Mobile? | p. 238 |
| See What's Up with the Today Page | p. 239 |
| Keeping Your Appointments with the Calendar | p. 242 |
| Starting the Calendar Application | p. 243 |
| Viewing the Calendar | p. 243 |
| Entering a New Appointment | p. 249 |
| Adding Notes | p. 254 |
| Beaming an Appointment | p. 254 |
| ActiveSync Settings for the Calendar | p. 255 |
| Managing Your Contacts | p. 255 |
| Navigating Your Contacts | p. 255 |
| Entering a New Contact | p. 259 |
| Customizing the Contacts Manager | p. 261 |
| Keeping in Touch | p. 261 |
| Setting Up Your Inbox and Services | p. 262 |
| Navigating Your Inbox | p. 268 |
| Reading a Message | p. 269 |
| Handling Attachments | p. 270 |
| Composing a Message | p. 271 |
| Using My Text Messages | p. 273 |
| Customizing Your Inbox | p. 275 |
| Keeping on Top of Your Tasks | p. 277 |
| Navigating Your Tasks | p. 278 |
| Creating a New Task | p. 279 |
| Keeping Track of Your Notes | p. 280 |
| Navigating Your Notes | p. 280 |
| Creating a New Note | p. 281 |
| Syncing with Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, or Other PIMs | p. 282 |
| Getting Hotmail on Your Axim | p. 282 |
| Take Your Presentations on the Road with Your Axim Pocket PC | p. 283 |
| Presentation Hardware | p. 284 |
| Mobility Electronic's iGo Pitch Duo | p. 285 |
| ColorGraphic's Voyager VGA Adapter | p. 285 |
| I-O Data's CFXGA | p. 286 |
| infraBLUE's IRMA Bluetooth/IR Presenter | p. 287 |
| Presenter-to-Go Hardware | p. 287 |
| Presentation Software | p. 288 |
| Presenter-to-Go Software | p. 289 |
| Pocket Slides | p. 292 |
| Pocket SlideShow | p. 294 |
| PowerPoint Mobile | p. 295 |
| AlbatrosSlides | p. 297 |
| ClearVue Presentation | p. 299 |
| Periscope | p. 299 |
| Remote Desktop Software | p. 300 |
| Virtual CE and Virtual CE Pro | p. 301 |
| Pocket Controller/Pocket Controller Enterprise | p. 302 |
| Periscope | p. 303 |
| Use Your Axim Pocket PC in Your Enterprise | p. 305 |
| Windows Mobile 5.0 and 2003 for the Enterprise | p. 306 |
| Application Development for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PCs | p. 307 |
| Sample Listing of New APIs | p. 308 |
| Deploying Axims in a Corporate Environment | p. 308 |
| Accessing Corporate E-mail | p. 309 |
| Encrypting Data | p. 310 |
| Tracking, Managing, and Supporting Axims in the Enterprise | p. 311 |
| Enterprise Solutions | p. 312 |
| Horizontal Solutions | p. 313 |
| Vertical Solutions | p. 319 |
| Other Resources | p. 322 |
| Microsoft's Windows Mobile Business Solutions Web Page | p. 322 |
| Pocket PC Magazine Enterprise Solutions Section | p. 322 |
| Books about Developing for the Enterprise | p. 323 |
| Online Resources for Enterprise Developers | p. 323 |
| Optimize Your Pocket PC-Better, Faster, and Longer | p. 325 |
| Controlling Running Applications | p. 327 |
| Optimizing Memory | p. 329 |
| The Main Tab | p. 330 |
| The Storage Card Tab | p. 331 |
| The Running Programs Tab | p. 332 |
| Installing Applications on the Axim | p. 336 |
| Installing to Main Memory | p. 336 |
| Installing to a Storage Card | p. 337 |
| Maximizing Your Axim's Battery Power | p. 338 |
| Conserving Battery Power | p. 338 |
| Emergency Power | p. 342 |
| Secure Your Axim | p. 345 |
| Using the Built-in Security Tools | p. 346 |
| Extending the Built-in Security | p. 350 |
| Sign-Gate | p. 350 |
| PDALok | p. 351 |
| visKey PPC | p. 351 |
| Browsing the Internet Securely | p. 353 |
| Securing Your Personal Data | p. 355 |
| Encrypting Your Personal Data | p. 358 |
| Troubleshooting Your Axim | p. 359 |
| Troubleshooting | p. 360 |
| Hardware | p. 360 |
| ActiveSync | p. 361 |
| Windows Mobile | p. 361 |
| Screen | p. 362 |
| Software/Applications | p. 364 |
| Miscellaneous | p. 364 |
| Hard Resetting Your Axim | p. 367 |
| Where to Go for More Information | p. 369 |
| Web Sites | p. 370 |
| Axim-Specific Web Sites | p. 370 |
| General Pocket PC Web Sites | p. 370 |
| News Sites | p. 371 |
| Commercial Software Sites | p. 372 |
| Download Sites | p. 372 |
| Freeware Sites | p. 373 |
| Media Sites | p. 373 |
| Accessories Sites | p. 374 |
| Support Forums | p. 374 |
| Price Comparison/Online Auction Sites | p. 374 |
| Sites Formatted for the Smaller Pocket PC Screens | p. 375 |
| RSS Feeds | p. 375 |
| Publications | p. 375 |
| Conferences | p. 375 |
| User Groups | p. 376 |
| Index | p. 377 |
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ISBN: 9780072262858
ISBN-10: 0072262850
Series: How to Do Everything
Published: 21st December 2005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 389
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: OSBORNE
Country of Publication: US
Edition Number: 2
Edition Type: Revised
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 18.42 x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.7
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