Dell Axim X5 - Manual (Page 106)

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106 Getting Connected
You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile
devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of
the following connection options:
• Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files
between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for
more information.
• Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP). Once you are
connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox,
and view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet
Explorer. The communication software for creating an ISP
connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider
provides software needed to install other services, such as paging and
fax services.
• Connect to the network at your company or organization where you
work. Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail
messages by using Inbox, view Web or WAP pages by using Pocket
Internet Explorer, and synchronize with your computer.
• Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are
connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket
Outlook information. See Microsoft ActiveSync
®
Help on your
computer or Connections Help on the device for more information.
Using Infrared
Using infrared, you can send and receive information, such as contacts
and appointments, between two devices.
To send information:
1 Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send
and locate the item in the list.
2 Align the infrared sensors so that they are unobstructed and within a
close range.
3 Tap and hold the item, and tap Beam Item on the pop-up menu.