Spanish Version

thereaper101 · 12-18-03, 11:23 AM

Hi all

This is my 1st post here, so be gentle :)

I have just purchased an axim from Dell [UK], I am one of many who have had a Spanish version. They told me that they would be sending me a disk which I could change the language of the OS [ which would flash the ROM ]

Can this be done? I know there may be a problem of answering this, due to rules of this forum, but I would appreciate an answer - maybe by e-mail?

Thanks

Nick

Raynne413 · 12-18-03, 11:41 AM

To be honest, I have no idea if it can be done. You could always call Dell and ask if it is possible. Although, I am not sure how much that will help you. :)

12-18-03, 11:59 AM

Strange ..... 2 threads about Spanish on the Axim. SMEG has a simple solution!http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...threadid=30271

markabuckley · 12-18-03, 02:02 PM

It's because all or a majority of the UK DEll Outlet Axims shipped this week have Spanish firmware and software installed by mistake.

Guy on ebay has obviously palmed it off to someone un-suspecting.

Dell quote that they are sending an upgrade CD that will change the Axim to English - but some other people have been quoted that this is impossible.

Any ideas ?

Are Dell always this bad ?

Mark.

Raynne413 · 12-18-03, 02:02 PM

Except it doesn't work. Smeg's solution for changing regional settings only changes the way dates and numbers are displayed, not changing the language itself.

markabuckley · 12-18-03, 02:04 PM

True I tried this last night and it doesn't change the "core" language.

Presumably as space is to a premium on PDAs the OSs are lanugage specific.

Mark.

smeg36 · 12-18-03, 02:20 PM

Sorry it doesn't work. Like I said in the other thread, I have never actually tried it, so I didn't know what would happen. I am going to make an assumption that you have 2003 on it, right? If so, I have no other ideas.

markabuckley · 12-18-03, 03:30 PM

No problems SMEG - it was worth a try - so thanks.

A quickie- don't want to install the Spanish software on my PC - is there any way I can put MP3s onto a compact flash card in a way thant the Axim will recongise it without having to use Activesync ?

I copied the MP3s onto the C. Flash card using my card reader - but even when put in a directory called Music the Axim can't sem to find it - does it have to be done via Activesync ?Or am I just selecting the wrong option in Media plyer ?

Thanks for any help - Mediaplayer is actually OK in Spanish !

Mark.

Raynne413 · 12-18-03, 05:02 PM

Try putting it into a My Documents folder. If that doesn't work, try finding out what My Documents is is Spanish.

markabuckley · 12-18-03, 05:10 PM

Thanks Moderator - but I worked out what I was doing wrong ! I hadn't inserted the Compact Flash in far enough - now all working- videos and all -excellent.

Just one thing - sometimes when I take out the compact flash card the Axim turns on and says Compact Flash card removed or something (its in Spanish) is that normal ?

Mark.

Raynne413 · 12-18-03, 06:05 PM

Yes, the Axim turns on when memory cards are removed, or inserted.

Elmstone · 12-19-03, 06:12 AM

I just got had same done to me !
Supplied with Spanish PPC 2003 on the Dell
Dell told me that you can upgrade the ROM if you buy PPC2003 'English' But how I was not told...

Also told it has not warranty as I am the 3rd party even though it's brand spankin new out of the box

Does anybody know if I can download PPC 2003 and use the existing product key i have ?!?

smeg36 · 12-19-03, 10:00 AM

Nope, it can't be downloaded. It has to be purchased on CD from Dell. Sorry.

markabuckley · 12-26-03, 06:23 PM

I've been provided the official PPC2003 upgrade from Dell (English) to apparently allow my Axim to change to English - and guess what - the installer comes up with "cannot upgrade - incorrect language" Do Dell know what they are doing ? In one phonecall they told me both that a new Axim is arriving for me in January (when I don't know) and that the upgrade CD they sent me should work ? So why send the new Axim then ? I'm getting rather annoyed by Dell now - I tried the I request a next day replacement for a working unit from them - like their service/warranty allows for - and they came back with- sorry we don't have any in stock so can't do that !

Is there anyway to circumvent the "language" checker. I was checking the setup.ini file etc - and I'm wondering if I ran one of the other executables on the CD that it would bypass the language check ?

I'm really surprised at this from Dell - I'm seriously considering calling my Credit Card and stating that I haven't received the goods I've ordered and take it from there .. Bit grey I suppose - but could I argue that the Spanish Axim I received is Unsolicited goods - as its definately not what I ordered (order quotes PPC2003 UK) ?

Any tips ?

Thanks for any help,

Mark.

goingcrazy · 01-06-04, 06:42 AM

My first post too!

Bought an X5 from Dell Outlet store (UK) - they delivered an Italian one. Have been given the runaround described above.

Was promised a NEW X5 yesterday delivered in 5 working days. Today got a phone call saying there will be no new X5's for 3 to 4 months and there are no refurb ones they can send!

Have spent sooo long on the phone to them I think the time has come to give up and take their offer of a refund.

My opinion of Dell could not be any lower however this is a great site and has been very helpful in the past couple of weeks.

I hope the above sorry tales have happier endings than mine.