| Foreword | xvii |
| Acknowledgments | xix |
| Introduction | xxi |
Part I | Meet Your Dell Axim Pocket PC and Its Software | |
Chapter 1 | Meet Your Axim Pocket PC | 3 |
| History of the Pocket PC | 4 |
| Overview of Axim Models | 6 |
| Pocket PC vs. Palm OS Handhelds | 10 |
| Getting the Most out of Your Axim | 15 |
Chapter 2 | Get Started with Your Axim Pocket PC | 19 |
| Unpacking Your Axim | 20 |
| Hardware Orientation | 21 |
| Turning Your Axim On for the First Time | 24 |
| Setting Up the Owner Information | 24 |
| Using the Start Menu | 25 |
| Using the New Menu | 26 |
| Customizing the Start and New Menus | 26 |
| What's on the Companion CD? | 27 |
| Entering Data by Hand | 30 |
| Using a Keyboard to Enter Data | 39 |
| Setting Options for Word Completion and Recording | 41 |
| Connecting Your Axim to Your PC | 42 |
| Setting Up ActiveSync | 43 |
| Beaming Data for Easy Transfer | 57 |
Chapter 3 | Use Pocket Word to Read and Write Documents | 59 |
| What Pocket Word Can Do | 60 |
| Opening an Existing Document or Creating a New Document | 62 |
| Entering and Editing Text and Drawings | 63 |
| Formatting Your Document | 70 |
| Saving Your Document | 72 |
| Beaming and E-mailing Your Document | 73 |
| Zoom | 75 |
| Undo/Redo | 75 |
| Spell Check | 75 |
| Word Count | 76 |
| Setting Your Options | 76 |
| Synchronizing with Your Desktop | 78 |
| An Alternative to Pocket Word | 78 |
| Writing Resources | 79 |
Chapter 4 | Use Pocket Excel to Work with Numbers | 81 |
| What Pocket Excel Can Do | 82 |
| Opening an Existing Spreadsheet or Creating a New Spreadsheet | 84 |
| Entering Data and Formulas into Cells | 85 |
| Tapping and Holding a Cell | 89 |
| Formatting Cells | 90 |
| Formatting Rows and Columns | 93 |
| Working with Sheets | 93 |
| Using the AutoCalculate Feature | 95 |
| Using AutoFilter | 95 |
| Sorting | 97 |
| Inserting Symbols | 98 |
| Defining Names | 100 |
| Using the Fill Feature | 101 |
| Zoom and Full Screen View | 103 |
| Panes/Splitting | 104 |
| The Toolbar | 106 |
| Undo/Redo | 106 |
| Find and Replace | 106 |
| Saving Your Workbook | 107 |
| Beaming and E-mailing Your Workbook | 109 |
| Protecting Your Workbook with a Password | 110 |
| Synchronizing with Your Desktop | 110 |
Chapter 5 | Use Pocket Outlook to Take Control of Your Mobile Life | 111 |
| What Is Pocket Outlook? | 112 |
| See What's Up with the Today Page | 113 |
| Keeping Your Appointments with the Calendar | 116 |
| Managing Your Contacts | 128 |
| Keeping in Touch | 134 |
| Keeping on Top of Your Tasks | 148 |
| Keeping Track of Your Notes | 153 |
| Syncing with Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, or Other PIMs | 154 |
| Getting Hotmail on Your Axim | 156 |
Chapter 6 | Manage Your Finances with Pocket Money or Quicken | 157 |
| What Can You Do with Pocket Money? | 158 |
| What About a Pocket Version of Quicken? | 168 |
Part II | Optimize Your Axim for Maximum Productivity | |
Chapter 7 | Optimize Your Pocket PC--Better, Faster, and Longer | 175 |
| Controlling Running Applications | 177 |
| Optimizing Memory | 179 |
| Installing Applications on the Axim | 185 |
| Maximizing Your Axim's Battery Power | 186 |
| Modifying the Processor Speed | 191 |
Chapter 8 | Secure Your Axim Pocket PC | 193 |
| Using the Built-in Security Tools | 194 |
| Extending the Built-in Security | 198 |
| Browsing the Internet Securely | 200 |
| Securing Your Personal Data | 202 |
| Encrypting Your Personal Data | 205 |
Chapter 9 | Connect Wirelessly with Your Axim | 207 |
| Connecting to Wireless Networks | 208 |
| Selecting the Hardware for Your Wireless Connection | 209 |
| Setting Up Your Wireless Modem | 212 |
| GPRS Utilities | 214 |
| Sending and Receiving E-mail Wirelessly | 214 |
| Surfing Wirelessly with Pocket Internet Explorer | 215 |
| Instant Messaging and Chatting | 218 |
| Choosing 802.11 or a Wired Connection | 221 |
| Performing Advanced Network Diagnostics | 227 |
| Bluetooth | 228 |
Chapter 10 | Take Your Presentations on the Road with Your Axim Porket PC | 231 |
| Presentation Hardware | 232 |
| Presentation Software | 235 |
| Remote Desktop Software | 247 |
Chapter 11 | Navigate with GPS on Your Dell Axim | 253 |
| The Global Positioning System | 254 |
| GPS Solutions for the Axim Pocket PC | 257 |
| GPS for Work and Play | 268 |
Chapter 12 | Have Some Fun with Your Dell Axim | 269 |
| Lots of Fun Built Into Dell Axim Porcket PCs | 270 |
| Let the Games Begin | 274 |
| Hobbies, Travel, and More! | 303 |
Part III | Selecting Hardward Accessories for Your Dell Axim | |
Chapter 13 | Go Further with CompactFlash and Secure Digital | 313 |
| Importance of Expansion | 314 |
| CompactFlash and Secure Digital Expansion Card Slots | 314 |
| Adding File Storage Memory to Your Dell Axim | 316 |
| Using Storage Cards to Swap Files | 318 |
| Using CF and SD Cards to Add Hardware Features to Your Axim | 319 |
Chapter 14 | Store Important Information Externally on Your Axim | 325 |
| Storage Cards | 326 |
| Hard Drives | 330 |
| Storage Peripherals | 334 |
Chapter 15 | Use Your Axim Pocket PC in Your Enterprise | 337 |
| Windows Mobile 2003 for the Enterprise | 338 |
| Deploying Axims in a Corporate Environment | 339 |
| Enterprise Solutions | 343 |
| Other Resources | 354 |
Part IV | Appendixes | |
Appendix A | Using Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 | 359 |
| Some Background | 360 |
| The Solution | 361 |
Appendix B | Where to Go for More Information | 369 |
| Web Sites | 370 |
| Index | 377 |