I have not used the axim in awhile but it has been in the cradle, hooked to my PC and syncs with Outlook all the time. I have the second battery and it is fully charged in the cradle. It worked when I first got the gadget.
When I turn the axim off - open the battery cover switch - remove the battery cover - take the smaller battery out - put in the bigger one - lock the battery cover switch - the axim will not turn on. But, if I place the axim in the cradle active sync will wake it up. I can take the axim out of the cradle and use it. But, if I turn it off, it will not turn back on.
All works well with the regular battery with the battery cover on and locke.
I recently upgraded the software to VGA - ROM version A05.
I am going on a trip and need to be able to turn it on - as if it were a stand alone device- when using the extended battery.
Any help for me?
Thanks!
I did not remember that I had a special cover for the second battery. DUH!!!!
Found it, placed it on the axim and it worked!!!I figured out my problem.
I did not remember that I had a special cover for the second battery. DUH!!!!
Found it, placed it on the axim and it worked!!!
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Dell made an entry into the market of Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
with Axim X5. The Dell Axim comprises of families of X5, X3, X30, X50
and X51. The Dell Axim PDA can be connected to the computer either by
using a cradle or a sync cable. The sync cable connects the device to
the computer directly. Here are the steps for connecting a Dell Axim to
a computer using a sync cable.
p 1
The
Microsoft ActiveSync software must be installed in order to connect the
PDA to the computer. This software is found in the Dell Axim Pocket PC Companion CD.
Step 2
The Axim X51 PDA has a 36-pin connector, while the X3 has a 22-pin docking connector.
Step 3
Connect the USB connector found at the end of the sync cable to the computer.
Step 4
Check
the PDA. If the PDA is not properly cabled to the computer, you will
get the following message: “Connect your device to a computer using a
sync cable or cradle before running the system update. Ensure that
ActiveSync is installed on the computer and that the ActiveSync
connection is successful.”
Step 5
Ensure that the Dell logo faces upward.
Step 6
Use the sync cable to set up a partnership, which can be done multiple times when you sign in as a guest.
all you havce to do is hook up the cradle to the USB port, and you MIGHT have to and i stress this because it will usually open on its own, you may have to open windows mobile device center, its in your programs menu, activesync is no longer used in VISTA, so any attempt to put it on will probably be stopped , once oyu plug in th ePDA check for updates, this will ensure that you have all the drivers for the Dell X30 (i)
windows vista uses its own sync software, which is available on the windows marketplace
if your vista is original you can upgrade to this software
if you use xp version, just keep using the usual active sync
I may be wrong but each PDA (assuming you are connecting different brands) have different drivers. I connected a Toshiba and Dell PDA and each required their respective install disk with their respective drivers. Then I configured each pda using the Active Sync Connection Wizard. Everything ran smoothly after that.
The backup utility included on your Dell Handheld will backup your data to a storage card. You can restore on your replacement handheld from that storage card.
From your Host PC, you can go to Tools | Backup/Restore and do a backup to the Host PC, and you can then restore after syncing the replacement handheld for the first time.
I've noticed that mine will power itself on as well. But is usually goes like this...
1. Sync with computer
2. Unplug cable
3. Turn off Axim
4. ~1min later...Axim is on and at the password screen
Does your system detect the handheld? After you connect the cradle or cable to the computer, then you should be prompted to install drivers for the handheld. Make sure that Dell Pocket PC appears in the Device Manager.
Companion CD.
I figured out my problem.
I did not remember that I had a special cover for the second battery. DUH!!!!
Found it, placed it on the axim and it worked!!!
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