Turning on the Dell for the first time

[Atomicornpuffs]

When you first get the Axim out of the box in the beginning, it says to let the battery charge for 8 hours before using the product. Is it possible to use the Axim in the beginning if it is in the charger while you are doing everything?

-Greg

[Mahstah]

You can use it, just make sure you allow it to fully charge (and then some) before removing it from the cradle on its first charge.

[Atomicornpuffs]

As well as can you use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi right out of the box with a connection of the like, or do you need to buy a card first in order for them to work? Also, do I need to change anything on the system besides possibly buying a Pocket Informant? As well as, in the Compact Flash port, for buying a GPS receiver to use, what would you recomment. A TomTom? I'm not sure how it works, if it is just you put the card piece in and then you need a program or something to make it work. Thanks for your time.

-Greg

[Drifter]

If you have a x51, the Bluetooth will work straight out of the box. Only the X51 -520 or x51v have WiFi built in . If you have one of these, no additional hardware or cards are needed. If you have a x50/x51 - 416mHz, then you will need to buy a WiFi card.

Otherwize they will work immediately.

TomTom do not sell a compact flash GPS system. I would recommend a Bluetooth one for your use. These you can get for good prices of Ebay. OR as you suggest, you can buy a kit from TomTom which includes a BT GPS receiver and the needed software. In this case, you get everything you need in the box to be up and running.

[Bugman]

You might want to seriously take a look at the dedicated GPS devices now. Garmin Nuvi 350 is what I'm using - fits in my pocket. Just incredibly easy to use - far more simple than trying to make your Axim function as a GPS. Prices keep falling. And a dedicated GPS device like Garmin has all touchscreen controls that you can press with your finger - not requiring you to use a stylus while driving.