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This qquick start guide helps you to get your SX45 up and running.
The following user guides can be found on the Siemens CD:
• PPocket PC hardware manual: General description of the SX45 hardware 
and how to use it.
• PPocket PC user guide : The Windows CE basics.
• CCommunications user guide: Description of the communications and 
data services (hardware and software).
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Check to make sure that all the items listed below are included.
Stylus (inserted inside SX45)
• Rechargeable battery pack
• Backup battery (CR2032)
• AC adapter
• AC cable
• Protection bag
• Headset
• SX45 USB cable
• Microsoft® ActiveSync® CD-ROM
• Pocket PC applications CD-ROM
• Precautions manual
SX45
Hardware manual, Pocket PC user guide, and other documentation are in-
cluded in digital form as PDF files on the bundled CD-ROM. Make sure that 
you read the separate CD-ROM and hardware manual first.
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Slide to the ON position 
to enable the mobile 
module and to OFF to 
disable.
Use the stylus to 
operate the switch.
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Turns power on and off.
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Lights red when the battery pack is charging 
and turns green when full charge is achieved.
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Alerts you to alarms and 
warning.
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Perform operations and input 
data by tapping and writing 
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Operations can be performed by pressing and rotating the [Action] control 
button.
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button performs an operation 
similar to the Enter key of a 
computer keyboard.
Rotating the [Action] control 
button performs operations 
similar to the up and down ar-
row keys of a computer key-
board.
See SX45 online help for information about using the [Action] control button 
with each application. The text in the online help indicates an [Action] control 
press operation as “Action,” and an [Action] control rotate operation as “Up/
Down control.”
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If the inserted card has a lock, this 
switch locks the card in place so it 
does not come out accidentally.
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Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.
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images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
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Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that 
item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
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Make sure that you use the AC adapter to charge the battery pack before do-
ing anything else. Your device will not operate correctly if you load the back-
up battery before charging the battery pack.
 Slide the main battery lock 
 Position the battery pack as shown in 
key to the )5(( position.
• Insert the tip of the stylus 
into the lower depression, 
and slide up.
• Insert the tip of the stylus 
into the upper depression, 
and slide up again.
the illustration below, insert it into the 
battery compartment.
• Make sure you insert the flat end of the 
battery pack first, and then lower the 
terminal end into place.
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 to slide the main battery lock to 
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• Connect the AC adapter to the SX45 as shown in the illustration.
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Your SX45 must have a SIM card loaded before you can use it for data commu-
nication and telecommunication. Use the following procedure to load a SIM 
card into your SX45.
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• Charging starts automatically as soon as you connect the AC adapter to the 
SX45.
• The charge indicator is red while charging is in progress, and turns green 
when charging is complete.
• It takes about seven hours to reach full charge.
• The time required to reach full charge may be longer the first time you 
charge the battery pack after purchasing it.
Remove the AC adapter from the SX45 after charging is complete.
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 Insert the tip of the stylus 
under the backup tray, and 
pull the tray out.
 After wiping both 
sides of a new lithium 
battery (CR2032) with a 
dry cloth, place it into the 
backup battery tray with 
the positive side facing 
up (see picture).
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the SX45.
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• After a few moments the Welcome screen appears.
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• See “Pocket PC basics” at the back of this quick start guide for information 
about the Today screen and other Pocket PC basics.
• You also need to install ActiveSync before you can communicate with a 
desktop computer.
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• If the touch panel does not respond when you tap it or if nothing appears 
on the display, try performing a full reset. If this does not restore proper op-
eration, remove the main battery and the backup battery and wait for about 
five minutes. Reload the main battery first and then the backup battery, and 
perform the above procedure again from step 4.
• If the message “A problem with memory contents has been found...” ap-
pears on the display, perform a full reset.
• See the hardware manual for information on performing a full reset.
• See the hardware manual for important information about replacing batter-
ies.
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Make contrast darker
Make contrast lighter
Increase brightness
Decrease brightness
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• Gently press the SIM card in until you hear it click into place.
• Never apply too much force when sliding a SIM card into the slot.
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• In response to the message that appears on the display, enter the correct 
PIN code.
• See “Input methods” at the back of this document for information about 
inputting text.
• Note that you must re-input your PIN code following to a full reset of the 
SX45.
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Information about this can be found in the communications user guide and the 
WAP browser description (on the Siemens CD).
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Installing ActiveSync makes it possible for your SX45 to communicate with a 
desktop computer and perform the following tasks.
• Data synchronisation for Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, Channels, etc.
• Backup of SX45 data
• Copying of files between the SX45 and a desktop computer
See the ActiveSync online help for detailed information about how to perform 
these operations.
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• The cable should not be connected to the SX45 at this time.
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When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after four hours of 
inactivity), you’ll see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping 
 
and then 7RGD\. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance the information 
you need for the day.
Tap to switch to a programme.
Tap to change the date and time.
Tap to customize this screen.
Tap to open an item.
Your day at a glance
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Tap and hold to display the 
pop-up menu.
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tion you want.
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it without performing an ac-
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You can enter information in any programme on your SX45 by typing with the 
soft keyboard or writing using the Character recognizer.
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Programmes on your SX45
Additional programmes that can be installed on your 
SX45
Connecting to and synchronising with a desktop 
computer
Last-minute updates and detailed technical informa-
tion
Up-to-date information on Windows-powered devic-
es
Pocket PC Hardware information
SMS, the WAP Browser, and telephone headset
Problems and their solutions
Information on SX45
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• Pocket PC user guide 
• Device Help. To view Help, tap 
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 and then 
• Manuals on the CD-ROM
The extras folder, located on the ActiveSync CD
The ActiveSync booklet or ActiveSync Help on your 
desktop computer. To view Help, click +HOS and 
then 0LFURVRIW$FWLYH6\QF+HOS.
The Readme files, located in the Microsoft Active-
Sync folder on the desktop computer and on the Ac-
tiveSync CD.
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Hardware manual 
Manuals on the CD-ROM
Troubleshooting information in the hardware manual 
and the Pocket PC user guide
http://www.my-siemens.com/sx45
• Siemens AG assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting 
from the use of this manual.
• Siemens AG assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third par-
ties which may arise through the use of this product.
• Siemens AG assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by 
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. 
Make sure that you back up all important data on other media to protect 
against its loss.
• Data can be uploaded from this unit to a personal computer for storage on 
a hard disk, disk, or other storage medium. Make sure that you make mul-
tiple copies of all important data to protect against its accidental loss.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the express 
written consent of the manufacturer.
• Sample displays shown in this manual may differ somewhat from the dis-
plays actually produced by the product.
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All rights reserved.
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• Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Expedia, AutoRoute Ex-
press, MapPoint, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by 
Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
• CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trade-
marks of their respective owners.
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active pro-
gram and current time, and allows you to switch to programmes and close 
screens. The command bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use the 
menus and buttons to perform tasks in programmes.
Tap to close the screen.
Starting up an application from the 
 menu causes its icon to appear 
here. Up to six applications can be 
displayed. You can make an applica-
tion active by tapping its icon.
Tap to select a programme.
Tap to see additional programmes.
Tap to customize the device.
New button 
Input panel button
Buttons
Menu names
Tap to select an input method 
or change options.
The letter you write is convert-
ed to typed text that appears 
on the screen.
Tap to show or hide the input 
panel.
Tap to see how to write letters.
The Character Recognizer input panel is divided into three writing areas. Let-
ters written in the left area (labelled $%&) will create uppercase letters and let-
ters written in the middle area (labelled DEF) will create lowercase letters. The 
right area (labelled ) is for writing numbers, symbols, special characters, 
and punctuation.
The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while in 
lowercase mode (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). 
For more information on using Character Recognizer and for demos of all char-
acters, tap 
 on the Character Recognizer input panel.
Letter area
Number/punctuation area
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What happens next depends on whether your computer already has Win-
dows CE Services installed.
• In most cases, the “Get Connected” dialogue appears after ActiveSync is 
installed.
• The “Get Connected” dialogue does not appear if your computer already 
has Windows CE Services installed. Click [Finish] and advance to the next 
step.
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• Slide the SX45’s 
serial connector 
cover to open it.
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• Depending on how the SX45 is connected to your computer, you may be 
required to click the [Next] button before ActiveSync starts the above step. 
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.
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• At this point, if you want to continue working with your SX45, see the Pock-
et PC user guide and online help for guidance. Otherwise, turn off the SX45 
power and disconnect it from the cable.
• For more information on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompany-
ing the ActiveSync CD.
• For information on how to transfer Palm-size PC data, see the Pocket PC 
user guide.
• Certain computer hardware and/or software configurations may not allow 
ActiveSync to run properly.
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